Evolution (song)
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| Single by Ayumi Hamasaki | ||||
| from the album I Am... | ||||
| Released | January 31, 2001 | |||
| Format | JPN CD Single USA Digital Single [1] |
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| Genre | Electrorock Power-Pop J-Pop |
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| Length | 1:02:02 | |||
| Label | Avex Trax | |||
| Writer(s) | Ayumi Hamasaki (lyrics) Crea (music) |
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| Producer | Max Matsuura | |||
| Ayumi Hamasaki singles chronology | ||||
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"Evolution" is the 20th single released by Ayumi Hamasaki. It was released January 31, 2001. Her second single to be composed by herself (under the name Crea), it sold over 500,000 copies in its first week at debuted at #1 on the charts. "Evolution" is Hamasaki's highest selling single until 2002's "H" in the 21st century. Overall, "Evolution" sold over 950,000 copies and is certified Million by the RIAJ.
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[edit] Commercial tie-in
Evolution was used in a TV ad for a Kose Visee mascara featuring Ayumi herself.[2]
[edit] Music video
This PV starts off with Ayu being driven to the music video shoot for "Evolution". Upon arrival, she is helped out of the limo by her body guard. Throughout the PV, both filming and music production equipment can be seen. In various points, Ayu can been seen dancing while singing into a wireless microphone; there are also points in the video where she is seen as a hologram. There are also places in the PV where she is seen being directed by the on-set director and given touch-ups throughout filming. There are also parts in the video where various staff members, such as film crew, other staff members—including a band used for the video.
[edit] Track listing
- Evolution "Original Mix" - 4:42
- Evolution "Dub's Floor Remix Transport 004" - 7:38
- Evolution "DJ Remo-Con Remix" - 8:44
- End of the World "Laugh & Peace Mix" - 6:54
- Evolution "Boom Bass Ayumix" - 4:06
- Evolution "Oriental Hot Spa" - 7:18
- Surreal "Nicely Nice Electron '00 remix" - 5:02
- Evolution "Huge Terrestrial Birth Mix" - 5:22
- Evolution "Law Is Q mix" - 7:33
- Evolution "Original Mix: Instrumental" - 4:41
[edit] Live performances
- February 2, 2001 - Music Station
- February 3, 2001 - Count Down TV
- February 5, 2001 - Hey! Hey! Hey!
- October 6, 2001 - Pop Jam
- November 17, 2001 - All Japan Request Awards
- December 2, 2001 - Digital Dream Live
- December 23, 2008 - Happy Xmas Show!! (with Days)
[edit] Charts
Oricon Sales Chart (Japan)
| Release | Chart | Peak Position | First Week Sales | Sales Total | Chart Run |
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| 31 January 2001 | Oricon Daily Singles Chart | 1 | |||
| Oricon Weekly Singles Chart | 1 | 503,020 | 955,250 | 17 | |
| Oricon Yearly Singles Chart | 7 |
- RIAJ certification: 3x Platinum (sold), Million (shipped)
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Evolution information at Avex Network.
- Evolution information at Oricon.
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