"In Motion" is a song by Japanese musician hide released as a single on July 10, 2002. Notable for being released four years after his death, it reached number 4 on the Oricon Singles Chart.[1] It was certified gold by the RIAJ in February 2020 for sales over 100,000.[2]
| "In Motion" | ||||
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| Single by hide | ||||
| Released | July 10, 2002 | |||
| Recorded | Hitokuchizaka Studio, One Voice Komazawa Studio | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Label | Universal J | |||
| Songwriter(s) | hide | |||
| Producer(s) | hide | |||
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Overview edit
The demo track for "In Motion" was originally recorded during sessions for hide's second album Psyence, as was "Junk Story". I.N.A. completed it with contributions by other Spread Beaver members and Pata. Both "In Motion" and "Junk Story" were included on the Singles ~ Junk Story compilation a few days after this single.[3]
The single's B-sides are remixes of two songs from Psyence, done by I.N.A, and an instrumental version of "In Motion".
Track listing edit
All songs written by hide.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "In Motion" | 4:58 |
| 2. | "Flame (Psyence Faction Version)" (Remixed by I.N.A.) | 6:59 |
| 3. | "Pose (Mixed LEMONed Jelly Mix Ver.9)" (Remixed by I.N.A.) | 6:19 |
| 4. | "In Motion (Voiceless Version)" | 4:57 |
Personnel edit
- hide – vocals
- I.N.A. – co-producer, programming
- Pata – guitar
- Kiyoshi – guitar
- Chirolyn – bass
- D.I.E. – keyboard
- Joe – drums
- Eric Westfall – mixing engineer, recording engineer
- Personnel for "In Motion" only, per the single's liner notes.[4]
Cover versions edit
The title track was covered by Fest Vainqueur for the Tribute III -Visual Spirits- tribute album, which was released on July 3, 2013.[5] Mini recorded a version for Tribute VI -Female Spirits-, released December 18, 2013.[6]
References edit
- ^ "hideのシングル売り上げランキング" (in Japanese). oricon.co.jp. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
- ^ "Japanese album certifications" (Enter Hide into the アーティスト then select 検索) (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved 2021-05-30.
- ^ "hide SINGLES - Junk Story". cdjapan.co.jp. Retrieved 2014-04-17.
- ^ "In Motion" liner notes, 2002-07-10. Retrieved 2013-01-27
- ^ "Two hide Tribute Albums to be Released Simultaneously!". musicjapanplus.jp. Archived from the original on 2013-10-22. Retrieved 2013-05-05.
- ^ "hide Tribute VI -Female SPIRITS-". cdjapan.jp. Retrieved 2013-12-15.