Dance in the Rain (Kumi Koda song)
| "Dance in the Rain" | ||||
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| Single by Koda Kumi | ||||
| from the album Walk of My Life | ||||
| Released | November 5, 2014 | |||
| Format | Digital Single, CD+DVD (Fanclub only) | |||
| Recorded | 2014 | |||
| Genre | R&B, dance | |||
| Length | 6:37 | |||
| Label | Rhythm Zone | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Koda Kumi, her0ism • Ziggy • Melanie Fontana | |||
| Producer(s) | Masaki Yokobe | |||
| Koda Kumi singles chronology | ||||
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"Dance In The Rain" is an R&B/pop single by Japanese singer-songwriter Kumi Koda. It received a worldwide release as a digital single and only received a physical release to her official fan club.[1][2]
The music video became the very first 360º VR music video to be compatible with the Oculus Rift.[3]
Information
Dance In The Rain is Japanese R&B-turned-pop artist Kumi Koda's fifty-eighth single. While the single was given a worldwide digital release, it was only released physically to her fan club.[4][5] The physical single release carried the making-of for Dance In The Rain, which was not released publically. Due to the limited release, it did not chart on Oricon.
The single became the first single with its music video released for the Oculus Rift, utilizing 360º virtual reality. The music video was released coupled with the release of the Oculus Rift during the live promotional event in London. The production of Dance In The Rain was revealed in Tent London, an art festival held in London in 2014. The virtual reality music video was highly appreciated by the Londoners, with the music video climax standing out at the art festival.[6]
The music video utilized three-dimensional sound effects, along with complete immersion.[7][8]
Charting
Dance In The Rain became Koda Kumi's first single since the creation of the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart not to chart; however, it peaked at #54 on the Adult Contemporary Airplay chart.[9]
Music video
The music video for Dance In The Rain was directed by Masaki Yokobe a.k.a. YKBX, styled by Misha Janette, and was the first music video to be filmed for 360º virtual reality, compatible with the Oculus Rift.[10]
On avex's official YouTube, a preview of the music video compatible with the Oculus Rift was uploaded. In the video, viewers could use the 360º view to rotate the camera and look at the video and set. At the end of the preview, Kumi walked out to promote the Oculus Rift and it's 360º compatibility.[11]
Track List
Fan Club CD+DVDCD
DVD
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Digital Single
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External links
References
- ↑ "Dance In The Rain on iTunes". Rhythm Zone. Archived from the original on December 24, 2014. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
- ↑ "話題沸騰の新曲『Dance In The Rain』デジタル•シングルとしてリリース決定！" [Talked about new song "Dance in the Rain" to be released as a digital single!] (in Japanese). Rhythm Zone. October 22, 2014. Archived from the original on October 22, 2014. Retrieved October 22, 2014.
- ↑ "Koda Kumi, the story since debut! 15 years". Oricon. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
- ↑ "Dance In The Rain - Single by Koda Kumi on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
- ↑ "Topic of hot new song "Dance In The Rain" digital single, 11/5 (Wed.) released on iTunes in 110 countries around the world! For Japan, a special price for a limited time!!". Rhythm Zone News. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
- ↑ "A Super Bizarre Music Video by Koda Kumi On Oculus Rift". Virtual Reality Times. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
- ↑ "New Koda Kumi video to utilize 360-degree Oculus Rift technology". ARAMA! Japan. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
- ↑ "Kumi Koda introduces a 360º full-body experience music video featuring the latest technology!!". SYNC MUSIC JAPAN. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
- ↑ "Adult Contemporary Airplay". Billboard (in Japanese). November 12, 2014. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
- ↑ "Dance In The Rain Event in London". AramaTheyDidn't. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
- ↑ "Dance In The Rain -360°music video- (from New Album 「WINTER of LOVE」)". avex. Retrieved February 16, 2017.