"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]
| "Dance in the Rain" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Koda Kumi | ||||
| from the album Walk of My Life | ||||
| Released | November 5, 2014 | |||
| 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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| Music video | ||||
| "Dance in the Rain" on YouTube | ||||
The music video became the first 360° VR music video to be compatible with the Oculus Rift.[3]
Information
editDance 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 publicly. 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, using 360° 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 used three-dimensional sound effects, along with complete immersion.[7][8]
Charting
editDance 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 No. 54 on the Adult Contemporary Airplay chart.[9]
Music video
editThe 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 360° 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 360° 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 360° compatibility.[11]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dance in the Rain" | Koda Kumi | her0ism • Sigurd Rosnes • Melanie Fontana | 3:18 |
| 2. | "Dance in the Rain" (Instrumental) | her0ism • Sigurd Rosnes • Melanie Fontana | 3:19 | |
| Total length: | 6:37 | |||
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dance in the Rain" (Music Video) | 3:53 |
| 2. | "Dance in the Rain" (Making Video) | 6:31 |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dance in the Rain" | Koda Kumi | her0ism • Sigurd Rosnes • Melanie Fontana | 3:18 |
Alternate versions
editDance in the Rain
- Dance in the Rain: found on the single, the corresponding album Walk of My Life (2015) and compilation album Winter of Love (2016)
- Dance in the Rain (Instrumental): found on the single
- Dance in the Rain [TEXTOR Remix]: found on Koda Kumi Driving Hit's 7 (2017)
Chart
edit| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Billboard Japan Adult Contemporary Airplay[9] | 54 |
References
edit- ^ "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. November 12, 2014. 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. September 16, 2014. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
- ^ "Kumi Koda introduces a 360° full-body experience music video featuring the latest technology!!". SYNC MUSIC JAPAN. Retrieved September 11, 2016.
- ^ a b "Adult Contemporary Airplay". Billboard (in Japanese). November 12, 2014. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
- ^ "Dance In The Rain Event in London". AramaTheyDidn't. September 16, 2014. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
- ^ "Dance In The Rain −360°music video- (from New Album 「WINTER of LOVE」)". avex. Retrieved February 16, 2017.