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| − | '''Ai no Chikara''' (愛の力; ''Power of Love'') is [[Heike Michiyo]]'s eighth single. The A-side appears on |
+ | '''Ai no Chikara''' (愛の力; ''Power of Love'') is [[Heike Michiyo]]'s eighth single, released a short month before her [[For ourself ~Single History~|second album]]. The A-side appears on forementioned album [[For ourself ~Single History~]].[[File:Heike Michiyo - Ai no Chikara (MV)|thumb|right|240px|Ai no Chikara]] |
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#Tokai no Yoru (都会の夜; ''City Night'') |
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'''Total Reported Sales:''' 11,250 |
'''Total Reported Sales:''' 11,250 |
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| + | * First press: when buying the single you would get 1 of 3 different trading cards. |
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| + | '''Heike said in an interview a few weeks before the release date:''' |
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| + | '''Heike''': "As for my latest single, "Ai no Chikara", I couldn't believe it was produced for me because it was such a different genre from what I was used to. I like listening to this type of music on a daily basis, but I never imagined I would be singing something like this." |
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| + | '''Interviewer''': "R&B has been a popular genre nowadays and many have been landing on the top of music chart. This song has got some R&B flavor ("Tokai no Yoru" has a stronger R&B flavor in comparison). It's got the rhythm of hip-hop and definitely a new sound for Michiyo Heike. But this is, in exchange, a whole new challenge for her and it must be a rewarding experience. The rhythm is quite unique, but after I listened to the whole song, I could clearly tell that it was made especially for her, for it required a solid vocal skill to pull it off." |
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| + | '''Heike''': "I was told by [[Tsunku]], my producer, that this song was supposed to emphasize my vocal skills. So rather than paying too much attention to the rhythm, I was asked to improve my vocal technique. So that's my new strategy and my new goal."<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20051215123759/http://www1.interq.or.jp/naoya-t/michiyo/magazine.htm]</ref> |
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| + | '''Heike said in an interview on the release date of the single:''' |
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| + | "For those who are reading CD data, hello! I'm releasing my 8th single "Ai No Chikara". Same as last time, Tsunku was the producer for this single. When I listened to it for the first time, I was quite surprised because it was an entirely different genre from what I was used to [note: she used to have the rock musician [[Hatake]] as a producer before Tsunku. I was nervous because I wasn't sure if I could pull it off. But I gave it a try with my usual "determined willpower". Both my last single, “[[One Room Natsu no Koi Monogatari]]” and this single, you can discover my entirely different aspect in a refreshing way. Hope you enjoy!"<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20051217231936/http://www1.interq.or.jp/naoya-t/michiyo/magazine/cddt1214.htm]</ref> |
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| + | '''Interviewer''': "Now, about the coupling song "Tokai No Yoru", the lyrics are about a daily life of a woman, which is a typical theme for her songs lately." |
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| + | '''Heike''': "It's a mentally stimulating song. It's about a single girl living on her own, feeling a little lonely. As for me, I've been living in Tokyo on my own for 3 years, so I'm used to it. But 3 years ago, I was definitely feeling this way sometimes so I really understand the main character’s feeling. It’s like I'm singing about my past, when I was younger. Lol."<sup><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20051215123759/http://www1.interq.or.jp/naoya-t/michiyo/magazine.htm]</ref></sup> |
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==External Links== |
==External Links== |
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| − | *Discography: [https://web.archive.org/web/20090717082651/http://www.helloproject.com/discography/heike/s_008.html Hello! Project], [http://www.tsunku.net/producework.php?Music_ArtistID=88&@DB_ID@=96#01 Tsunku.net] |
+ | *Discography: [https://web.archive.org/web/20090717082651/http://www.helloproject.com/discography/heike/s_008.html Hello! Project], [http://www.tsunku.net/producework.php?Music_ArtistID=88&@DB_ID@=96#01 Tsunku.net], [https://wmg.jp/heike/discography/2028/ Warner Music] |
*Wikipedia: [http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/愛の力_(平家みちよの曲) Japanese] |
*Wikipedia: [http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/愛の力_(平家みちよの曲) Japanese] |
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*Lyrics: [http://www.projecthello.com/heike/chikara.html Ai no Chikara], [http://www.projecthello.com/heike/tokai.html Tokai no Yoru] |
*Lyrics: [http://www.projecthello.com/heike/chikara.html Ai no Chikara], [http://www.projecthello.com/heike/tokai.html Tokai no Yoru] |
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Revision as of 04:14, 5 November 2019
Ai no Chikara (愛の力; Power of Love) is Heike Michiyo's eighth single, released a short month before her second album. The A-side appears on forementioned album For ourself ~Single History~.
Heike Michiyo - Ai no Chikara (MV)
Ai no Chikara
Tracklist
- Ai no Chikara
- Tokai no Yoru (都会の夜; City Night)
- Ai no Chikara (Instrumental)
Single Information
- Ai no Chikara
- Lyrics, Composition, and Chorus: Tsunku
- Arrangement, Instrumental, and Voice: AKIRA
- Engineer: Wakizaka Ryo
- Tokai no Yoru
- Lyrics and Composition: Tsunku
- Arrangement: Suzuki Shunsuke
TV Performances
- [2000.08.13] Hello! Morning (Episode #19)
Concert Performances
- Ai no Chikara
- Hello! Project 2000 Atsumare! Summer Party
- Hello! Project 2001 Sugoizo! 21seiki
- Heike Michiyo "Sotsugyou Memorial Live"
Oricon Chart Positions
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Week Rank | Sales |
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| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7,640 |
Total Reported Sales: 11,250
Trivia
- First press: when buying the single you would get 1 of 3 different trading cards.
Interviews
Heike said in an interview a few weeks before the release date:
Heike: "As for my latest single, "Ai no Chikara", I couldn't believe it was produced for me because it was such a different genre from what I was used to. I like listening to this type of music on a daily basis, but I never imagined I would be singing something like this."
Interviewer: "R&B has been a popular genre nowadays and many have been landing on the top of music chart. This song has got some R&B flavor ("Tokai no Yoru" has a stronger R&B flavor in comparison). It's got the rhythm of hip-hop and definitely a new sound for Michiyo Heike. But this is, in exchange, a whole new challenge for her and it must be a rewarding experience. The rhythm is quite unique, but after I listened to the whole song, I could clearly tell that it was made especially for her, for it required a solid vocal skill to pull it off."
Heike: "I was told by Tsunku, my producer, that this song was supposed to emphasize my vocal skills. So rather than paying too much attention to the rhythm, I was asked to improve my vocal technique. So that's my new strategy and my new goal."[1]
Heike said in an interview on the release date of the single:
"For those who are reading CD data, hello! I'm releasing my 8th single "Ai No Chikara". Same as last time, Tsunku was the producer for this single. When I listened to it for the first time, I was quite surprised because it was an entirely different genre from what I was used to [note: she used to have the rock musician Hatake as a producer before Tsunku. I was nervous because I wasn't sure if I could pull it off. But I gave it a try with my usual "determined willpower". Both my last single, “One Room Natsu no Koi Monogatari” and this single, you can discover my entirely different aspect in a refreshing way. Hope you enjoy!"[2]
Heike said in an interview:
Interviewer: "Now, about the coupling song "Tokai No Yoru", the lyrics are about a daily life of a woman, which is a typical theme for her songs lately."
Heike: "It's a mentally stimulating song. It's about a single girl living on her own, feeling a little lonely. As for me, I've been living in Tokyo on my own for 3 years, so I'm used to it. But 3 years ago, I was definitely feeling this way sometimes so I really understand the main character’s feeling. It’s like I'm singing about my past, when I was younger. Lol."[3]
References
External Links
- Discography: Hello! Project, Tsunku.net, Warner Music
- Wikipedia: Japanese
- Lyrics: Ai no Chikara, Tokai no Yoru
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