Seasons (Ayumi Hamasaki song)

"Seasons" is the sixteenth single by Japanese singer Ayumi Hamasaki, released on June 7, 2000.^[1] One of Hamasaki's most successful singles, this became her third million-selling single with over 1.3 million copies purchased as well as her second best-selling single to date.

"Seasons" was used as the drama Tenkiyohō no Koibito's theme song. It was used as part of the soundtrack of the video game Daigasso! Band Brothers.^[2] It was also used as one of the soundtracks of a play produced by AVEX called "Kokoro no Kakera".^[3]

Track listing

All lyrics written by Ayumi Hamasaki, all music composed by D·A·I.

No.	Title	Arranger/Remixer	Length
1.	"Seasons (Original Mix)"	Naoto Suzuki	4:21
2.	"Seasons (Acoustic Orchestra Version)"	Atsushi Hattori	3:34
3.	"To Be (Acoustic Orchestra Version)"	Akimitsu Honma	5:23
4.	"Seasons (So Happy So Sad Mix)"	Ram Doubler	6:56
5.	"Seasons (Jonathan Peters' Radio Mix)"	Jonathan Peters	3:54
6.	"Seasons (Rays of Light Mix)"	Shuichi Ikebuchi	6:34
7.	"Seasons (Neutralize: Final Attack Mix)"	Hirokei	4:44
8.	"Seasons (D-Z Blue Sunbeam Mix)"	D-Z	6:18
9.	"Seasons (Dub's Rain of Duv Remix)"	Izumi "D.M.X" Miyazaki	4:35
10.	"Seasons (Original Mix - Instrumental)"	Naoto Suzuki	4:21
11.	"Ever Free (HΛL's Mix 2000)"	HΛL	4:18

Music video

The music video for SEASONS was directed by Wataru Takeishi. It's the final part of the "vogue/Far away/SEASONS" trilogy PV. The SEASONS part shows drawings in the sketchbook of the world around them before it was destroyed, and Hamasaki is singing in black funeral garb.

Charts

Oricon Sales Chart (Japan)

Release	Chart	Peak Position	First Week Sales	Sales Total	Chart Run
June 7, 2000	Oricon Daily Singles Chart	1
	Oricon Weekly Singles Chart	1	552,730	1,367,400	20
	Oricon Yearly Singles Chart	5

Total Sales : 1,367,400 (Japan)
RIAJ certification: Million
"Seasons" is Hamasaki's second highest-selling single.
"Seasons" sold over 550,000 copies in its first week, making it Hamasaki's fastest-selling single in terms of first week sales.
"Seasons" is Hamasaki's only single other than "LOVE ~ Destiny~ to spend a total of 14 weeks within the Top 30, making it the longest Ayumi single to do so.

Live performances

June 9, 2000 - Music Station - Seasons
June 10, 2000 - Countdown TV - Seasons
June 12, 2000 - Hey! Hey! Hey! - Seasons
June 16, 2000 - Music Station - Seasons
June 28, 2000 - Super Dream Live - Seasons
August 26, 2000 - Love Love Aishiteru - Seasons
August 31, 2000 - Avex Summer Paradise - Seasons
October 14, 2000 - Pop Jam - Seasons
November 18, 2000 - All Japan Request Awards - Seasons
December 2, 2000 - Digital Dream Live - Seasons
December 15, 2000 - Japan Cable Awards - Seasons
December 29, 2000 - Music Station - Seasons
December 31, 2000 - Kohaku - Seasons
December 31, 2000 - Japan Record Awards - Seasons
March 14, 2001 - Japan Gold Disc Awards - Seasons
September 27, 2004 - Hey! Hey! Hey! - Seasons
December 3, 2008 - FNS - Seasons

H-H Remix

"Seasons (H-H Remix)"

Remix Track by Ayumi Hamasaki from the album Never Ever (Single)

Released

December 18, 2001

Recorded

2000-2001

Genre

J-pop

Length

March 7, 2001

Never Ever (Single) track listing

-1."Never Ever" (Original Mix)
-2."Never Ever" (Yuta's Prayer Mix)
-3."SEASONS (H-H Remix)"
-4."Never Ever" (Project O.T. Mix)
-5."Never Ever" (Laugh & Peace Mix)
-6."Never Ever" (Empty Pot Shuttlecock Wood)
-7."Evolution" (Ayu Can Hear U Mix)
-8."Never Ever" (Nicely Nice Hot Stab Remix)
-9."Never Ever" (Tears of Aquarius Mix)

-10."Never Ever" (Original Mix -Instrumental-)

Never Ever (Single) track listing

"Never Ever" (Yuta's prayer mix)
(2)

"Seasons (H-H Remix)"
(3)

"Never Ever" (Project O.T. mix)
(4)

"Seasons (H-H Remix)" is a song from Hamasaki's 2001 single "Never Ever". This song is often used in her concerts, before the encore. It is played while the "A" (her symbol) dances on the screen.

Lyrical content

The song opens with a males voice saying "Ayu Ready" and other variations of that, like saying "Ayu Ready to Rock" and others. The lyrics are the same as the original version of Seasons, except that it starts with the first chorus. Throughout the song, a males voice comes in saying the "Ayu Ready?" lines and other things, as well.

Musical content

The song has a strong dance feel with a happy hardcore overtone. As Ayumi first starts singing the mix turns to a piano, and slowly back into a fast beat, following a similar pattern throughout.

Charts

mu-mo download charts peak position = #3 (October 12, 2007) ^[4]

References

External links

Preceded by "Aa, Seishun no Hibi" by Yuzu	Oricon Weekly number one single June 19, 2000 - June 26, 2000	Succeeded by "Natsu no Ōsama/Mou Kimi Igai Aisenai" by KinKi Kids

Ayumi Hamasaki songs

Discography

A Song for ××	"Depend on You" "For My Dear..." "Poker Face" "Trust" "You"

Loveppears	"Appears" "Boys & Girls" "End Roll" "Fly High" "Kanariya" "Love (Destiny)" "Monochrome" "To Be" "Too Late" "Trauma" "Whatever"

Duty	"Audience" "Far Away" "Seasons" "Surreal" "Vogue"

I Am...	"A Song Is Born" "Connected" "Daybreak" "Dearest" "Endless Sorrow" "Evolution" "M" "Never Ever" "Unite!"

Rainbow	"Free & Easy" "Hanabi" "Independent" "July 1st" "Voyage"

Memorial Address	"Forgiveness" "Greatful Days" "Hanabi (Episode II)" "No Way to Say" "Ourselves"

My Story	"Carols" "Inspire" "Moments"

(Miss)understood	"Bold & Delicious" "Fairyland" "Heaven" "Is This Love?" "Pride" "Step You"

Secret	"Blue Bird" "Born to Be..." "Startin'"

Guilty	"Glitter" "Fated" "Mirror" "Talkin' 2 Myself" "Together When..."

A Complete	"Mirrorcle World"

Next Level	"Days" "Green" "Next Level" "Rule" "Sparkle"

Rock 'n' Roll Circus	"Ballad" "Sunrise (Love Is All)" "Sunset (Love Is All)" "You Were..."

Love Songs	"Blossom" "Crossroad" "Last Angel" "Moon" "Sweet Season" "Virgin Road"

Five	"Progress"

Party Queen	"How Beautiful You Are"

Love Again	"You & Me"

Colours	"Feel the Love" "Merry-Go-Round" "Terminal"

A One	"Last Minute" "Movin' On Without You" "Walk" "Zutto..."

Other songs	"Dream On" "Happening Here"

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