__ | | / /\ | | / | \/ | |____ _____ ____ / |_ ___ _ ____ __ ___ __ ____ | _ \ / __ \ / _ \/|/_ _|| \/ \ / _ \/|| / \| | / _ \/| | / \ || /__\ || / \ | | | | || / \ || || || / \ | | | | || _____|| | | | | | | || || || | | || || || || | | | | \_/ || \____ | \_/ | | \ | || || || \_/ || || || || \_/ | |_/\____/ \_____/ \____/\| \_/ |_||_||_| \____/\||__||__||__| \____/\| ****************************************************************************** beatmania (USA Version) A FAQ/Song List by CyricZ Version 1.1 E-mail cyricz42 at yahoo.com ****************************************************************************** Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. FAQ 3. Basics 3A. Controls 3B. Menus/Displays 3C. Basic Gameplay 3D. Play Tips 4. Global Music (both versions) 4A. Celebration 4B. e-motion 4C. First Day 4D. Funkytown 4E. GENOM SCREAMS 4F. Lift Me Up 4G. PARANOiA MAX (DIRTY MIX) 4H. The Way You Move 4I. Toxic 4J. Virtual Insanity 4K. You Really Got Me 5. beatmania Music (5 Key) 5A. 20, November (single mix)/(radio edit) 5B. 321 STARS 5C. Attack the music 5D. BATTLE BREAKS 5E. Do you love me? 5F. HUNTING FOR YOU 5G. jam jam reggae 5H. La Bossanova de Fabienne 5I. LOVE SO GROOVY 5J. Manmachine plays Jazz ~MIO2~ 5K. METAL GEAR SOLID Main Theme 5L. OVERBLAST!! 5M. s.d.z. 5N. SKA a go go 5O. Stop Violence! 5P. tribe groove 5Q. u gotta groove 6. beatmania IIDX Music (7 Key) 6A. 5.1.1. 6B. Attitude 6C. BAD BOY BASS!! (dj Remo-con MIX) 6D. Colors (radio edit) 6E. Dancin' Into The Night 6F. Digital MinD (A/T Libra mix) 6G. era (nostalmix) 6H. fly through the night 6I. g.m.d. 6J. Hitch Hiker 6K. Holic 6L. I Was The One 6M. in my eyes 6N. jelly kiss 6O. LOVE IS DREAMINESS 6P. M-02stp.ver1.01 6Q. Mobo*Moga 6R. Mr. T (take me higher) 6S. MUSIC TO YOUR HEAD 6T. NEMESIS 6U. Nothing Ain't Stoppin' Us 6V. OUTER LIMITS 6W. Presto 6X. SNOW 6Y. Spin the disc 6Z. Summer Vacation (CU mix) 6AA. THE CUBE 6BB. THE SHINING POLARIS 6CC. V 6DD. Voltage (feat. Hidemaru) 7. Expert Mode 8. Unlockables 9. Standard Guide Stuff 9A. Legal 9B. E-mail Guidelines 9C. Credits 9D. Version Updates 9E. The Final Word ****************************************************************************** 1. INTRODUCTION ****************************************************************************** Hi hi hi! ^_^ Welcome to my FAQ/Song List for the American version of beatmania. Finally, finally, FINALLY, this game has come to American shores in a proper format, and has been released with the fans of the game in mind. In this FAQ, you'll find info on the music in the game. ****************************************************************************** 2. FAQ ****************************************************************************** Q: What is beatmania? A: Well, THEY will tell you that beatmania is a "DJ simulator", but the ultimate truth is that beatmania is the most interactive Konami music experience, on a level vastly beyond any other rhythm game. Q: Where did beatmania come from? A: beatmania was originally conceived back in 1997 in Konami's arcade division as a music game where, instead of simply responding to the game's music, the player adds music to the playing track. Thus, a perfect play would result in the complete and proper music track. It was actually pretty small-scale, since there were only eight songs in the entire game, and three remixes. Following mixes added exponentially to the music list. Also, in the beginning, the player mostly supplied "accent" and rhythm to the music, but later versions would incorporate melody and vocals into the notecharts, making the songs more difficult and enjoyable. Q: So, what's beatmania IIDX? A: The literal sequel to the beatmania series. Whereas the original beatmania used 5 keys and the turntable, beatmania IIDX uses 7 keys and the turntable. Adding two keys may not seem like much, but it actually makes the game a lot more difficult. Also, in the arcade versions, the custom cabinet comes equipped with a subwoofer that pumps bass into the floor panel, and the 16:9 widescreen display allows for detailed action, not to mention the full-motion videos that play on many tracks. Q: Do I have to use the special controller? A: No, but it's a lot less fun using a PS controller, believe me. Q: How can I get a second controller? A: There are currently three options: buy an import controller at a rather large price, wait until domestic third-party controllers start cropping up, or just buy a second bundle of beatmania. I'd go for option #3, as you'll be getting the best quality, for the best price, right away. Q: How many tunes in this game? A: There are 58 tunes in this game. To the best of our knowledge, there are no hidden songs, so what you see is what there is. Q: So, what's the music list like? A: The music mainly pulls from earlier beatmania mixes and IIDX styles. However, there are a few tunes from 8th and 9th. There are also a few new licenses and some covers pulled out of the WaveGroup studio (stuff they did for Karaoke Revolution). You can find a full list just above in the Table of Contents. Q: How can I get a full music wheel? Where's "X" song? A: In Game Mode, you're given a reduced music wheel for your first stage, then a larger one for your second stage, then a complete one for your last stage. To be able to play any song at any time, you have to play it once in Game Mode, then you can play it in Free Mode whenever. Q: What about modifiers? A: Hi-Speed 1-4, Easy, Hard (renamed Challenge), 5 Key (which is an actual modifier), Auto Scratch, Hidden, Sudden, Random, and Mirror. Q: What about the timing, scoring, and grading? Has it been dumbed down? A: Timing is unchanged, except that "flashing Greats" are now "Perfects", which does make sense. The only thing that signficantly changed is the letter grading, which is now far more lenient (only need a 75% for a AAA). However, you can still determine your "true" grade by knowing the old IIDX EX scoring formula. Q: What about Anothers? A: There are no 5 Key Anothers. 7 Key Anothers must be unlocked by opening up every song in Free Mode. Q: I'm getting bored of watching the Credits every time I play. How can I bypass them? A: Just hold down START and you'll bypass them. Q: Who is dj nagureo? A: Reo Nagumo is one of the founding composers of beatmania since its very inception. His style of music tends to be mostly slightly electronic and more house, R&B, and hip hop than other BEMANI artists, except when he uses his "tiger YAMATO" moniker, which is when his style is heavily rave or eurobeat. Q: Who is dj TAKA? A: Takayuki Ishikawa is the super star of betamania IIDX. His genres are varied and his music tends to be some of the highest rated and most often played. He has at least three new songs (most often more) in every new IIDX release. His aliases include D.J. SETUP, Lion MUSASHI, D.J. Amuro, and Risk Junk. Q: Who is TaQ? A: Taku Sakakibara is an outside artist who has worked very closely with the beatmania IIDX crew over the years, having been friends with dj TAKA since middle school. He was born in Maryland, but was raised in West Germany, and is currently living in Japan. His style is mainly of a percussive nature; drum'n'bass, techno, and the like. Q: Who is good-cool? A: Tatsuya Furukawa is another prolific BEMANI artist, mainly for IIDX. His styles revolve mainly around disco and house, but he's been known to dabble in other styles. Q: Who is L.E.D.? A: Toshiyuki Kakuta, while not the most active contributor to IIDX, does get special mention for being particularly supportive of the home versions of IIDX, and for having several selections on this game. He's best known for being heavily electronic, chiefly trance and straight techno. ****************************************************************************** 3. BASICS ****************************************************************************** ============== 3A. Controls = ============== Konami Official Controller: Menus: Turntable: Move selection Any White Key: Confirm selection Any Black Key: Cancel selection START Button: Access modifiers when in Music List SELECT Button: Change difficulty when in Music List Gameplay: Keys and Turntable: This should be obvious ^_^ START Button: Hold to drop out of song SELECT Button: Change sound effectors --- Dualshock Controller: Menus: Directional Pad: Move selection X Button: Confirm selection Triangle Button: Cancel selection START Button: Access modifiers when in Music List SELECT Button: Change difficulty when in Music List Gameplay: Directional Pad: KEY 1 (1st white key) L1 Button: KEY 2 (1st black key) Square Button: KEY 3 (2nd white key) R1 Button: KEY 4 (2nd black key) X Button: KEY 5 (3rd white key) Triangle Button: KEY 6 (3rd black key) O Button: KEY 7 (4th white key) L2 or R2 Buttons: Spin turntable START Button: Hold to drop out of song SELECT Button: Change sound effectors ==================== 3B. Menus/Displays = ==================== Main Menu Game: Starts the arcade mode style of play. See Basic Gameplay below. Practice: Gives you tutorials on how to play in three lessons. Free: Starts the free mode style of play. See Basic Gameplay below. Training: Allows you to play songs and parts of them as you like and modify stuff. See the Training Menu section. Expert: Access the Expert Course mode. See the Expert Mode section. Records: Allows you to view your scores. Replay: Allows you to replay song run-throughs that you've saved from Free Mode. Options: Takes you to the Options Menu. Save/Load: Allows you to save data to the Memory Card and load it manually, and turn on the autosave feature. Credits: The guys who made this thing. --- Options Menu Sound Settings - Sound Mode: Change between Stereo and Mono BGM Volume: Adjust the volume of the background tune. SE Volume: Adjust the volume of the effects you play. Controller Set Up - Allows you to pick whether you're using a beatmania controller or a Dualshock controller. If you pick a Dualshock, this option allows you to remap what buttons you wish to use for which keys. Vibration Settings - Allows you to turn on vibration for the Dualshock if using it. You can set it not to vibrate, to vibrate whenever you push a button, or only to vibrate if you get a BAD/POOR. Display Settings - Single Mode Setting: Type A is the "console" set up, placing the notechart on the left and the movie on the right (regardless of which port your controller is in). Type B is the "arcade" set up, where both rhythm gauges are displayed on the left and right, and you play on the side you picked. Double Mode Setting: Type A puts the notecharts in the middle and the movie in the four corners. Type B puts the notecharts on the left side of the screen, and a full size movie on the right. Judgment Display Position: Allows you to adjust the vertical positioning of the Judgment Display, or remove it entirely. Turntable Position: Type A has the turntable displayed on the left. Type B on the right. You can change it for either side, and if you do, I suggest making the adjustments to your controller as well. Adjustment Display: Allows you to orient the screen's position on your TV. Movie Settings - Movie Bright: Allows you to adjust the brightness of the movie. Cut Miss Movie: If turned on, then getting a BAD or POOR will fuzz out the movie momentarily. It's off by default. Movie Aspect: Allows you to adjust the aspect of the movie in Single Mode Type A. Extra Settings - Internet Ranking: Turn off if you don't wish your name and password to be displayed after completing an Expert Course. It's default is on. Hi-Speed Setting: If turned on, then the game will remember what you used for Hi-Speed the last time you played the song in Free Mode. It's on by default. --- Training Menu Start: Begin your training session Music Select: Pick your music Mode: Pick beatmania or IIDX Style: Select Single, Double, or Hum-Com, which will allow you to play the left side of a Double chart while the computer plays the other half. Difficulty: If playing IIDX, select Beginner, Normal, Hyper, or Another (if available). Select Options: You're given the standard selection of options to choose from. 1st Measure/Last Measure: Pick where you begin and end your training session. Repeat: If turned on, you'll start the session over immediately after finishing. Play Speed: 5 is normal speed. Select lower numbers to slow down the track. Exit: Return to the Main Menu ==================== 3C. Basic Gameplay = ==================== This section is relevant if you've selected Game Mode or Free Mode. --- Your first choice will be "beatmania" or "beatmania IIDX". Each mode has a different music list. beatmania: This mode of play is a five key mode, using the first five keys from the left (or right if your turntable's on the right side). It's generally easier than IIDX, but there are some tricky songs. Every song only has one difficulty: 5 Key, and that's it. beatmania IIDX: This mode of play uses all seven keys. It has four difficulties (which I'll get to) and is generally a lot harder than the five key mode. --- Your second choice will be your play style: SINGLE: A one player mode where you use one controller. BATTLE: A two player mode where each player plays the Single Mode. DOUBLE: A one player mode where you use two controllers. You can also do a sort of "couples" mode with two people, if you wish. --- After that, you'll select your music. The list is arranged by difficulty first, then alphabetically. As you highlight a song, you'll see it in the center of the screen: name, artist, genre, BPM, and difficulty, represented by a number of stars. Press SELECT and you can change the difficulty when on the beatmania IIDX music list: BEGINNER: All songs are between 1 and 3 stars. For the most part, you'll be playing one key at a time, and will be playing "prominent" sounds in the track. NORMAL: This is a basic set up for the track, made to be relatively easy. Although it can get pretty complicated, after a few plays, it won't be much trouble. This difficulty is also known as "LIGHT 7". HYPER: This is the "proper" way to play IIDX. This is the notechart and track the way the composer envisioned it. It can get pretty hard, depending on the music, of course. It's also known as "7 KEYS". ANOTHER: This is a difficult reinterpretation of the song. Most often, this takes as many sounds as possible to put on the keys. Sometimes, extra sounds will be added to the track that wasn't in the Hyper chart. Rarely, the entire song will be rearranged or even extended. Press START and you can select your modifiers: KEY 2: RANDOM/MIRROR: Activate Random and the notechart will be rearranged with all of one key in another's spot. Activate Mirror and the notechart will be flipped. Activating both is relatively useless, but gives the chance for one key to not be changed. KEY 3: 5 KEYS: Activate this and the 6th and 7th Keys will be deactivated for the track. Naturally, this is only available on IIDX mode. KEY 4: EASY/CHALLENGE: If Easy is turned on, the gauge will drop far more slowly when you miss, and rise far more quickly if you hit. If Challenge is on, the gauge will refill as normally, but if you miss the gauge will drop A LOT, and if it empties, you fail automatically. However, all you need to pass the song is not to fail. KEY 5: HIDDEN/SUDDEN: Turn Hidden on and the bars will disappear about halfway down the screen. Turn Sudden on and they'll appear about halfway down the screen. Activate both and the bars will only be visible for a short time in the middle. KEY 6: AUTO-SCRATCH: Turn on and you won't have to worry about using the turntable. You can turn it on just for 1P, just for 2P, or for both. KEY 7: HI-SPEED: Use this to speed up the notechart as it falls. It spaces out the notes and generally makes them easier to read. There are four degrees to Hi-Speed, the higher ones speeding up more. --- Once you select your music, play will begin. As the track plays, gray, blue, and red tabs will drop from the top of the screen to the bottom. As the bars cross the bottom line, hit the corresponding key (or scratch the turntable). Gray bars refer to the white keys, blue bars refer to the black keys, and the red bar refers to the turntable. Also available on certain songs is a yellow free-scratch zone, where you can scratch as much as you want. As you hit keys, you're graded on how well you can hit the bars. PERFECT: You hit the bar precisely and get full score. Your combo increases by one, and your Groove Gauge increases. This is a "flashing GREAT" in JP versions of beatmania. GREAT: You juuuuust about hit the bar and get partial score. Your combo increases by one, and your Groove Gauge increases. GOOD: You more or less hit the bar and get a small amount of score. Your combo increases by one, but your Groove Gauge doesn't. BAD: You missed the bar by a bit, get no score, and your combo ends. Also your Groove Gauge will drop. POOR: You hit a key where there wasn't one, or hit the wrong key, or you completely missed the bar. You get no score, and your Groove Gauge drops. Often, your combo will end, as well. As for the rest of the screen, there's your "money score" at the bottom, as well as your max combo, and the Groove Gauge, which increases as you do well, and decreases as you do poorly. To pass the song (except on Challenge), you must finish the song with the Groove Gauge in the red (past 80%). --- After finishing the song, you'll get a results screen, showing (from top to bottom) how your Groove Gauge held up over the course of the song, your money score, your max combo and total notes, and how many you got of each judgment. You'll also get a letter grade based on your performance. The letter grade is determined by your "EX Score", which is different from your Money Score. To determine EX Score, every PERFECT counts as 2 points, and every GREAT counts as 1 point. Everything else counts as nothing. The result is your EX Score, which is referenced against the maximum EX Score (twice the Total Note Count) to determine your letter grade. 77.77% of max EX Score = AAA 66.66% = AA 55.55% = A 44.44% = B 33.33% = C 22.22% = D 11.11% = E Anything less = F This is the major part that has been changed from the Japanese versions of beatmania. In the Japanese versions, you need 88.88% to get a AAA, and so on every 11.11% down. If on Game Mode, and you pass the song, you'll continue to your next song, and repeat. If on Free Mode, you'll have the option of saving your Replay, trying again, going back to the Mode Select, Music Select, or Main Menu. =============== 3D. Play Tips = =============== USE HI-SPEED. It makes clustered and slow songs a lot easier to read. To start with, your first task will be to learn where the keys are. Begin with the 5 Key stuff first to get the feel for the game, then move on to 7 Key Beginner stuff so you learn the concept of all seven keys. Don't settle into such a crutch with 5 Key that you lose it all once the extra two keys are thrown in. Don't think too much about scratching. After some amount of time playing, you'll need to learn to develop a "pinky scratch" method, whereby you strike out with your pinky to hit the turntable, then immediately go back to the keys in a swift motion. This is especially essential when you play songs that have key notes that appear right next to a scratch note, and you'll have to learn to hit both with one hand (either the 1 key or the 7 key, depending on which side you play). People make a big deal out of finger position, but I've never adhered by any strict rules regarding it. Use your left hand for the left half of the keys, and your right hand for the right half, as a basic guideline. You'll find yourself switching and crossing hands as you improve in order to hit complicated rhythms, chords, scales, and scratching. Besides reading notes more quickly and accurately, there are two big hurdles to cross when switching from Normal over to Hyper: 1. Chords. This is when you hit more than one note at the exact same time. Sure, it seems easy for stuff like 1+3, or 5+7, or 2+4, or even 1+3+5, but what about 2+3? Or 3+6? You'll have to train your brain for a certain finger positioning as these complicated chords come up, because missing them as a whole will really hurt you. 2. Multiple parts. This is far harder than chords, I feel, unless you've had a lot of piano work. This is where you start playing two separate parts of the track at once: usually the rhythm (drums) and the melody (synth). There really is no trick to this; you have to practice these sections thoroughly to get the concept down, or else you'll never survive tougher charts. Beyond this point is pretty much where I can't help you, as I'm here myself (yeah, I know I suck). Your eyes and fingers will progressively have to get faster on their own. You can do it. Lastly, I suggest never using the 5 Key mod, nor Easy, nor AutoScratch. They'll only make improving that much harder later on when you have to actually go without them. Some people like using Random, though, for tracks that give complicated chords or single-note runs. I personally refuse to use them myself, though. ****************************************************************************** 4. GLOBAL MUSIC ****************************************************************************** These are musical selections that appear both on the 5-Key beatmania list and the 7-Key beatmania IIDX list. Hey, I had to separate them all somehow. >_> ================= 4A. Celebration = ================= Genre: Soul Mix Artist: WaveGroup/DJ TK-ST BPM: 121 Difficulty: 5 Key | 10 Key 5KY: 4* (298)| 4* (390) 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 1* (177)| NML: 3* (220)| 3* (329) HYP: 4* (352)| 4* (431) --- Lyrics: Party with you... Everyone around the world, come on! Celebrate good times, come on! Celebrate good times, come on! There's a party going on right here A celebration to last throughout the years So bring your good times and your laughter, too We're gonna celebrate your party with you Come on now Celebration Let's all celebrate and have a good time Celebration We gonna celebrate and have a good time It's time to come together It's up to you What's your pleasure Everyone around the world, come on! Party with you... Pa-party with you... --- Song Type: Licensed Cover First Appearance: Karaoke Revolution beatmania Debut: BRAND NEW Artist Notes: WaveGroup is the sound firm behind the Karaoke Revolution series. Dunno who DJ TK-ST is. Misc. Notes: This is a cover of the original song by Kool & The Gang, first released in 1981. ============== 4B. e-motion = ============== Genre: Rave Artist: e.o.s BPM: 145 Difficulty: 5 Key | 10 Key 5KY: 2* (96)| 2* (124) 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 1* (58)| NML: 2* (96)| 2* (123) HYP: 3* (96)| 3* (123) ANO: 4* (192)| 4* (246) Notes: The timing is famously difficult on this song on 5 Key, Hyper, and Another, for reasons unknown. --- Lyrics: Move your... Move your... Move your, move y-y-your... Move your body (Move your...) M-Move your body, move your body... (your body...) M-Move your body... Everybody! Ge-Get! Ge-Get! Ge-Get! (Break it up!) Move your body... M-Move your body... M-Move your body... M-Move your body... Move your... (move your...move your...move your...) ...body, move in the groove... --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania American Appearances: DDR Ultramix 3 Artist Notes: Tomomi Ohta is one of the very first artists for beatmania, but hasn't done much, all told. =============== 4C. First Day = =============== Genre: Electronica Artist: Timo Maas BPM: 125 Difficulty: 5 Key | 10 Key 5KY: 2* (284)| 2* (373) 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 1* (147)| NML: 2* (197)| 2* (332) HYP: 3* (326)| 3* (456) --- Lyrics: I see you've found my underground So help yourself to guns and ammo Nothing here has ever seen the light of day I leave it in my head It's the first day of the rest of your life It's the first day of the rest of your life It's the first day of the rest of your life It's the first day of the rest of your life You'll remember me, for the rest of your life You'll remember me, for the rest of your life It's the first day of the rest of your life It's the first day of the rest of your life It's the first day of the rest of your life It's the first day of the rest of your life It's the first day of the rest of your life It's the first day of the rest of your life It's the first day of the rest of your life It's the first day of the rest of your life --- Song Type: License First Appearance: BRAND NEW Artist Notes: Timo Maas is a German DJ/producer. This song is part of his latest album, "Pictures", released in August of 2005. =============== 4D. Funkytown = =============== Genre: 80's Revival Artist: Lipps Inc. BPM: 122 Difficulty: 5 Key | 10 Key 5KY: 2* (278)| 2* (278) 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 1* (168)| NML: 2* (168)| 2* (168) HYP: 3* (278)| 3* (278) --- Lyrics: Gotta make a move to a Town that's right for me Town to keep me movin' Keep me groovin' with some energy Well, I talk about it Talk about it Talk about it Talk about it Talk about, talk about, talk about movin' Gotta move on Gotta move on Gotta move on Won't you take me to Funkytown Won't you take me to Funkytown Won't you take me to Funkytown Won't you take me to Funkytown --- Song Type: License First Appearance: BRAND NEW Artist Notes: Lipps Inc., formed by Steven Greenberg with Cynthia Johnson on vocals, really had no other significant hits besides this song. However, this song is by far very important in history of music, as it was one of the last disco hits to hit #1, and really sparked the move proper towards electronic music as a viable genre. =================== 4E. GENOM SCREAMS = =================== Genre: Psychedelic Trance Artist: L.E.D. BPM: 149 Difficulty: 5 Key | 10 Key 5KY: 7* (582)| 7* (745) 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 1* (122)| NML: 3* (211)| 3* (211) HYP: 5* (417)| 6* (417) ANO: 9* (536)| 8* (538) --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania 4th Mix American Appearances: DDR Konamix Artist Notes: See the FAQ for info on Toshiyuki Kakuta. ================ 4F. Lift Me Up = ================ Genre: Electronica Artist: Moby BPM: 121 Difficulty: 5 Key | 10 Key 5KY: 3* (258)| 3* (290) 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 1* (93)| NML: 3* (210)| 3* (286) HYP: 4* (388)| 4* (384) --- Lyrics: Plain talking (Plain talking) Served us so well (served us so well) Travelled through hell (travelled trough hell) We know how it felt (we know how it felt) Lift me up, lift me up Higher ama Lift me up, lift me up Higher ama Lift me up, lift me up Higher ama Lift me up, lift me up Higher ama Plain talking (Plain talking) Has ruined us now (has ruined us now) You never know how (you never know how) Sweeter than doubt (sweeter than doubt) Lift me up, lift me up Higher ama Lift me up, lift me up Higher ama Lift me up, lift me up Higher ama Lift me up, lift me up Higher ama Lift me up, lift me up Ohla la la la Lift me up, lift me up Ohla la la la Lift me up, lift me up Ohla la la la Lift me up, lift me up Ohla la la la... --- Song Type: License First Appearance: BRAND NEW Artist Notes: Moby (born Richard Melville Hall on September 11, 1965 in Harlem, New York City) is an American electronic musician. Moby takes his performing name from his relative Herman Melville, author of Moby Dick. Source: wikipedia ============================== 4G. PARANOiA MAX (DIRTY MIX) = ============================== Genre: Jungle Artist: 190 BPM: 190 Difficulty: 5 Key | 10 Key 5KY: 3* (144)| 3* (200) 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 2* (138)| NML: 3* (280)| 3* (280) HYP: 4* (376)| 5* (406) ANO: 6* (562)| 6* (581) --- Lyrics: Fee-fee-fee-feels so good... Feels good! --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: Dance Dance Revolution 2nd Mix beatmania Debut: beatmania 4th Mix American Appearances: DDR USA, DDRMAX USA (Another version), DDR Extreme USA Artist Notes: 190 is Naoki Maeda, the most prolific artist for the Dance Dance Revolution series. A large number of his DDR tunes made it to beatmania, and he also made a few specifically for IIDX. ====================== 4H. The Way You Move = ====================== Genre: Dance Artist: Paul Grogan Featuring Natalie Martin BPM: 128 Difficulty: 5 Key | 10 Key 5KY: 3* (250)| 3* (258) 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 1* (163)| NML: 2* (191)| 2* (192) HYP: 3* (250)| 3* (258) --- Lyrics: (I like the way you move...) (etc.) Workin' as hard as we do Day and night just tryin' to get through It's our life, we gotta take it in For the moment Just spend a moment It's up to you to make up your mind Don't waste your time, standing in line Go out and seek the key to your destiny Keep your body movin' Keep that body movin' Keep that body movin' Keep that body movin' Keep movin' Keep your body movin' Keep that body movin' Keep that body movin' Keep that body movin' Keep your body movin' (I like the way you move...) Keep that body movin' (I like the way you move...) Keep that body movin' (I like the way you move...) Keep that body movin' (I like the way you move...) Keep movin' Keep that body movin' --- Song Type: License First Appearance: BRAND NEW Artist Notes: Paul Grogan is a DJ originally from Scotland, currently living in LA, and the creator of Rampant Records. As far as I can tell, this song was created for this game, as it doesn't appear on any of his current releases. Natalie Martin is a vocalist from California. =========== 4I. Toxic = =========== Genre: Garage Mix Artist: WaveGroup/Shoichiro Hirata BPM: 143 Difficulty: 5 Key | 10 Key 5KY: 3* (371)| 3* (371) 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 1* (242)| NML: 3* (260)| 3* (260) HYP: 4* (371)| 4* (371) --- Lyrics: Baby, can't you see, I'm calling A guy like you should wear a warning It's dangerous, I'm falling There's no escape, I can't wait I need a hit, baby give me it You're dangerous, I'm lovin' it Too high, can't come down Losing my head Spinning round and round Do you feel me now? With a taste of your lips, I'm on a ride You're toxic, I'm slippin' under With the taste of a poison paradise I'm addicted to you Don't you know that you're toxic? And I love what you do Don't you know that you're toxic? --- Song Type: Licensed Cover First Appearance: Karaoke Revolution Vol. 2 beatmania Debut: BRAND NEW Artist Notes: WaveGroup is the sound firm behind the Karaoke Revolution series. Shoichiro Hirata is one of BEMANI's own Konami Original artists, who specializes in house music, among other types. Misc. Notes: This is a cover of the original song as performed by Britney Spears, composed by Bloodshy and Avant in 2004. ====================== 4J. Virtual Insanity = ====================== Genre: R&B Mix Artist: WaveGroup/DJ TK-ST BPM: 100 Difficulty: 5 Key | 10 Key 5KY: 3* (209)| 3* (209) 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 1* (157)| NML: 2* (185)| 3* (185) HYP: 3* (218)| 4* (218) --- Lyrics: (Virtual... virtual...) It's a wonder man can eat at all When things are big That should be small Who can tell what magic spells we'll be doing for us. And I'm giving all my love to this world Only to be told I can't see, I can't breathe No more will we be And nothing's gonna change the way we live 'Cause we can always take and never give And now that things are changing for the worse See, it's a crazy world we're living in And I just can't see that half of us immersed in sin Is all we have to give these Futures made of virtual insanity Now always seem to be governed by this love we have For useless, twisting of our new technology Oh, now there is no sound for we all live underground Whoaaa it's so insane to synthesize another strain There's something in these futures that we have to be told. Futures made of virtual insanity Now always seem to be governed by this love we have For useless, twisting of our new technology Oh, now there is no sound for we all live underground (Virtual... virtual... insanity) --- Song Type: Licensed Cover First Appearance: Karaoke Revolution Vol. 2 beatmania Debut: BRAND NEW Artist Notes: WaveGroup is the sound firm behind the Karaoke Revolution series. Dunno who DJ TK-ST is. Misc. Notes: This is a cover of Jamiroquai's song, released in 1996. ======================= 4K. You Really Got Me = ======================= Genre: Breakbeats Mix Artist: WaveGroup/Shoichiro Hirata BPM: 138 Difficulty: 5 Key | 10 Key 5KY: 4* (321)| 4* (321) 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 1* (212)| NML: 3* (228)| 3* (228) HYP: 4* (321)| 4* (321) --- Lyrics: You really got me (You got me so I can’t sleep at night) You really got me (You got me so I can’t sleep at night) You really got me (You got me so I can’t sleep at night) You really got me (You got me so I can’t sleep at night) Girl, you really got me now You got me so I don’t know what I’m doin’ Girl, you really got me now You got me so I can’t sleep at night Girl, you really got me now You got me so I don’t know where I'm goin' Oh yeah, you really got me now You got me so I can’t sleep at night You really got me You really got me You really got me You really got me (You got me so I can’t sleep at night) You really got me (You got me so I can’t sleep at night) You really got me (You got me so I can’t sleep at night) You really got me (You got me so I can’t sleep at night) --- Song Type: Licensed Cover First Appearance: Karaoke Revolution Vol. 2 beatmania Debut: BRAND NEW Artist Notes: WaveGroup is the sound firm behind the Karaoke Revolution series. See Toxic for info on Shoichiro Hirata. Misc. Notes: This is a cover of the original song by Ray Davies and his band, The Kinks, released in 1964. ****************************************************************************** 5. BEATMANIA MUSIC ****************************************************************************** These are the musical selections only available on the 5 Key beatmania mode. ============================================ 5A. 20, November (single mix)/(radio edit) = ============================================ Genre: House Artist: dj nagureo BPM: 130 Difficulty: 5 Key | 10 Key 5KY: 5* (301)| 4* (352) Notes: Playing on Single will give you Single Mix. Playing on Double will give you the slightly modified Radio Edit. --- Lyrics: Come on down! Come on, shake your body! You can Dancing and grooving all night long Let get everybody dancing, now Can you feel? I just wanna hear good beat On a roll DJ moves me You can... --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania (Arcade) American Appearances: DDR USA (as "DDR Version") Artist Notes: See the FAQ for info on Reo Nagumo. Misc. Notes: The 20th of November is Nagumo's birthday. Hilarious, eh? =============== 5B. 321 STARS = =============== Genre: Techno Pop Artist: DJ SIMON BPM: 192 Difficulty: 5 Key | 10 Key 5KY: 7* (413)| 7* (436) --- Lyrics: 1! 2! 3, 2, 1, *burp!* 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2, 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3, 2, 1, uh! 1! 2! 3, 2, 1, uh! 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2, 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3-2-1, the stars 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2, 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3, 2, 1, Hi!!! --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania complete MIX 2 American Appearances: DDR Extreme USA, DDR Ultramix 2 Artist Notes: DJ SIMON is Kiyotaka Sugimoto, a BEMANI artist with a healthy amount of beatmania and pop'n music tunes. ====================== 5C. Attack the music = ====================== Genre: Hard Techno Artist: DJ FX BPM: 140 Difficulty: 5 Key | 10 Key 5KY: 6* (323)| 6* (378) --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania 3rd Mix Artist Notes: DJ FX is Hiroshi Watanabe, also known as Quadra, or nite system. He did a lot of early beatmania work, but took off after 3rd Style. =================== 5D. BATTLE BREAKS = =================== Genre: V.R.D.J. Skills Artist: DJ TAKAWO BPM: 112 Difficulty: 5 Key | 10 Key 5KY: 5* (298)| 5* (299) --- Lyrics: Baddest DJ on 2 turntables Word up Baddest DJ on 2 turntables Baddest D... DJ Baddest D... J... 2 turntables Say turn it up Lemme hear you say Say turn it up Say turn it up Say turn it up Baddest D... J... Hey Hey Hey, hey, hey, hey Baddest DJ Baddest DJ Baddest... D... J... J... On... On 2 turntables Thank you, thank you... --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania Append Yebisu Mix (JP PS1) American Appearances: DDR Ultramix (SP3) Artist Notes: TAKAWO is a BEMANI artist who's done a bit for the more odd beatmania versions. ===================== 5E. Do you love me? = ===================== Genre: Ballad Artist: reo-nagumo BPM: 100 Difficulty: 5 Key | 10 Key 5KY: 2* (133)| 2* (229) --- Lyrics: (Can't really tell what the male says here, sorry. -_-) I can't wait around no more I wanna know what do you think about me? So I came to you tonight I wanna know do you love me, baby? (Let me tell you what I want you to do) (Tell me how this going to be) I'm ready for us to be more than just friends --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania 2nd Mix Artist Notes: See the FAQ for info on Reo Nagumo. ===================== 5F. HUNTING FOR YOU = ===================== Genre: R&B Artist: Togo project feat. Megu & Scotty D BPM: 105 Difficulty: 5 Key | 10 Key 5KY: 3* (216)| 3* (338) --- Lyrics: No more will I wait I've got to make my move You'd never treat me wrong If you knew how I'm feelin' Baby can't you see? To make you mine, oh mine I'll turn things upside down (upside down) Hunting for you Why don't you love me? (Oh oh oh) I want some kissin' cuz you know what I'm missin' (Yeah) The earth goes quakin' when you're keepin' me shakin' (Oh) Gonna start my chasing now I wanna catch you and make you meow You're the sweetest How can I win your heart? In a moment I'll crash Nothing will calm me down 'Til you really love me Darlin', hold me tight No more will I wait I've got to make my move You'd never treat me wrong If you knew how I'm feelin' Baby can't you see? To make you mine, oh mine I'll turn things upside down (upside down) Hunting for you Why don't you love me? --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania 4th Mix Artist Notes: Togo Project is Hiroyuki Togo, a guitarist and composer who's done a fair number of beatmania tunes. Megumi Oka is a vocalist who has done the lyrics for a few BEMANI tunes, and Scott Dolph is best known for his lyrics in DROP THE BOMB. ==================== 5G. jam jam reggae = ==================== Genre: Reggae Artist: jam master '73 BPM: 90 Difficulty: 5 Key | 10 Key 5KY: 1* (60)| 1* (76) --- Lyrics: Jam Jam Reggae come from Jamaica Feel the future in all over, hey! Jam Jam Reggae come from Jamaica Feel the future in all over, so! Beauty beauty jam, bucky bucky jam Reggae music guide the positive vibes Go around go around jam, wow wow jam 'Nuff niceness dis wickedest jam Cuz make me happy and make me high Me little taste and feel all right Like the natural herb, make me feel eire One chest a raggamaffin rude boy stayly Granny make a jam every day and night She said "Jamaica is da best Everythings everythings" Hey boy, are you ready? All right! First jam is on Saturday. Are you ready now? Jam Jam Reggae come from Jamaica Feel the future in all over, hey! Jam Jam Reggae come from Jamaica Feel the future in all over, so... --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania (Arcade) Artist Notes: jam master '73 is Reo Nagumo. See the FAQ for info on him. ============================== 5H. La Bossanova de Fabienne = ============================== Genre: Bossa Groove Artist: staccato two-F BPM: 143 Difficulty: 5 Key | 10 Key 5KY: 3* (213)| 3* (341) --- Lyrics: Un, deux, trois, c'est un amour groovy Personne ne peut me le prendre C'est comme une toute petite mélodie Comme une Bossa Nova Imposante, triste et belle Un peintre pleure dans le brouillard de la nuit Comme une insomnie Corazón C'est à toi que je pense Et dans mes rêves, Je suis en transes tu sais Avec toi English Translation: One, two, three, it's a groovy love No one can take it away It's like a really tiny melody Like a Bossa Nova Imposing, sad and beautiful A painter cries in the fog of night Like an insomnia My love, I think about you And in my dreams I am in fright you know With you --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania Append Yebisu Mix (JP PS1) Artist Notes: staccato two-F is Hiroyuki Togo (see HUNTING FOR YOU). The vocals are done by Fabienne Harber, who did this song and a pop'n music song. ==================== 5I. LOVE SO GROOVY = ==================== Genre: Soul Artist: LOVEMINTS BPM: 141 Difficulty: 5 Key | 10 Key 5KY: 2* (169)| 2* (227) --- Lyrics: Yeah, yeah, yeah! You are everything, my love for you Everyday I'm watching you You are everything I think about You make me feel so dream Love so groovy Always I wanna be with you You know I fall in love with you You know always I wanna be with you You know always I wanna be with you I wanna be with you I wanna be with you I wanna be... --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania (Arcade) Artist Notes: LOVEMINTS is Hiroshi Takeyasu is a beatmania and pop'n music artist with a healthy amount of tunes to his name. ================================== 5J. Manmachine plays Jazz ~MIO2~ = ================================== Genre: Jazz Electro Artist: Mikio Endo BPM: 114 Difficulty: 5 Key | 10 Key 5KY: 6* (377)| 6* (492) Notes: The timing is rather strict in this tune, so be very careful. --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania Append GOTTAMIX (JP PS1) Artist Notes: Mikio Endo is an artist who wrote a mere three songs for Playstation beatmania games. This is one of them. ================================= 5K. METAL GEAR SOLID Main Theme = ================================= Genre: Bigbeat Mix Artist: ESPACIO BROTHERS BPM: 140 Difficulty: 5 Key | 10 Key 5KY: 4* (170)| 4* (173) --- Lyrics: Remix Re-remix Re-re-remix Remix Solid Snake Solid Snake Solid Snake Can you hear what I'm saying? All this time to kick 'em at it, watch your back I'm gonna kick your ass, beat 'em, kill 'em all Don't know what I'm gonna do, Don't-don't know what I'm gonna do, Don't know what I'm gonna do, Don't-don't Ah! I didn't think it'd be like this Metal Gear --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania Append Yebisu Mix (JP PS1) Artist Notes: The original soundtrack for Metal Gear Solid was composed by "Tappy" Iwase. This remix for beatmania was mixed by Hiroyuki Togo (see HUNTING FOR YOU). Misc. Notes: This "Main Theme" of MGS appears several times throughout the series. It was, of course, first present in MGS1, and this remix was based mainly off it. ================= 5L. OVERBLAST!! = ================= Genre: Warp House Artist: L.E.D. BPM: 147 Difficulty: 5 Key | 10 Key 5KY: 1* (99)| 1* (285) --- Lyrics: It's all alive! It's all alive! It's all alive! I mean... It's all alive! I mean... It's all alive! It's all alive! More than that... I believe, yeah! I believe, yeah! I believe, yeah! I believe, woo! I believe, yeah! I believe, yeah! I believe, yeah! I believe, woo! I believe! I believe! I believe! I believe, yeah! I believe, woo! I believe, yeah! I believe, woo! I believe, yeah! I believe! --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania Append 5th Mix (JP PS1) American Appearances: DDRMAX USA, DDR Ultramix Artist Notes: See the FAQ for info on Toshiyuki Kakuta. ============ 5M. s.d.z. = ============ Genre: Hip Hop Artist: DJ mazinger featuring Muhammad BPM: 100 Difficulty: 5 Key | 10 Key 5KY: 3* (168)| 3* (175) --- Lyrics: Sound wave! Comin' wreckin' it rough You would never give it enough my style was untouched When I got the microphone in my hand I'm changin' with your range to the cybernetic Do you understand my rhymes on the beats? Come-comer'll spit to the underground streets We've got treats like cookies and cakes Open mad fat tracks this all that I makes Hip'n'hop will extend across the land Like in Africa, Asia, UK, Japan! America! You know you've got free verse! All around the world is the beatmania... mania... Konami, Konami, mania Konami, mania Don't! Don't, Don't, Don't say! That's complicated like trigonometry!! Ha, ha! Seen you runnin' home to your mommy! (mania) Way over your head like a tsunami! (Ah) Bringin' a mad batch (yeah) Hiroshi, sound waves Konami, beatmania... Yeah... Come on! --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania 3rd Mix Artist Notes: DJ mazinger is Hiroshi Watanabe (see Attack the music). Muhammad is the vocalist for this song. ================= 5N. SKA a go go = ================= Genre: Ska Artist: THE BALD HEADS BPM: 144-160 Difficulty: 5 Key | 10 Key 5KY: 7* (356)| 7* (507) --- Lyrics: Get down to the sound of the moving beats Straight from the heart! (No idea what they say after that) --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania 2nd Mix Artist Notes: Hiroshi Takeyasu makes another appearance (see LOVE SO GROOVY). ==================== 5O. Stop Violence! = ==================== Genre: Funky Jazz Groove Artist: Herbie Hammock & His Band BPM: 113 Difficulty: 5 Key | 10 Key 5KY: 3* (105)| 3* (173) Notes: To say the chart is tough on timing is a GROSS understatement. I'd be impressed to see someone AAA this, and that's WITH the lenient grading. --- Lyrics: Funky, funky Shake it up please Funky, funky Shake it up please Increase the peace Build the rest Increase the peace (yeah) Build, build the rest (yeah) Everybody get up Off your own time Off your own time Stop-stop-stop-stop-stop the violence Yeah, yeah, yeah Everybody get up Yeah, yeah Funky, funky Oh my god (yeah) Yeah, yeah Stop-stop-stop-stop-stop the violence --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania Append Yebisu Mix (JP PS1) Artist Notes: This is another Hiroyuki Togo song (see HUNTING FOR YOU). ================== 5P. tribe groove = ================== Genre: World Groove Artist: nite system BPM: 126 Difficulty: 5 Key | 10 Key 5KY: 6* (275)| 6* (259) --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania 3rd Mix Artist Notes: This is another tune by Hiroshi Watanabe. See "Attack the music". ==================== 5Q. u gotta groove = ==================== Genre: Hip Hop Artist: dj nagureo BPM: 94-100 Difficulty: 5 Key | 10 Key 5KY: 1* (79)| 1* (93) --- Lyrics: --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania (Arcade) Artist Notes: See the FAQ for info on Reo Nagumo. ****************************************************************************** 6. BEATMANIA IIDX MUSIC ****************************************************************************** These are the musical selections only available on the 7 Key beatmania IIDX mode. ============ 6A. 5.1.1. = ============ Genre: Piano Ambient Artist: dj nagureo BPM: 101 Difficulty: 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 1* (70)| NML: 1* (83)| 1* (83) HYP: 1* (99)| 1* (99) ANO: 9* (786)| 9* (796) --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX Artist Notes: See the FAQ for info on Reo Nagumo. Misc. Notes: Being the standard 1 star song, this selection has been on every IIDX version ever. Seriously. It only gained the Another chart, though, in 7th Style. ============== 6B. Attitude = ============== Genre: Trance Artist: Y&Co. BPM: 145 Difficulty: 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 1* (182)| NML: 5* (527)| 5* (578) HYP: 8* (721)| 6* (707) ANO: 8* (881)| 8* (881) --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 8th Style Artist Notes: Y&Co. is composed of Akira Yokota and Tetsuya Tamura, DJ/producers who came to beatmania during 8th Style and produce songs for varied genres. ====================================== 6C. BAD BOY BASS!! (dj Remo-con MIX) = ====================================== Genre: NRG Artist: Y&Co. BPM: 148 Difficulty: 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 2* (279)| NML: 4* (468)| 4* (468) HYP: 7* (714)| 7* (708) ANO: 8* (908)| --- Lyrics: One more time with the bad boy bass! (etc.) --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 9th Style Artist Notes: See Attitude for info on Y&Co. DJ Remo-con is specifically Tetsuya Tamura. ========================= 6D. Colors (radio edit) = ========================= Genre: Trance Artist: dj TAKA BPM: 150 Difficulty: 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 3* (428)| NML: 6* (751)| 6* (714) HYP: 8*(1011)| 8*(1099) ANO:10*(1258)|10*(1255) --- Lyrics: Feelin' blue I'm thinking of you And I was a fool to let you walk away (walk away) Tears in my eyes today Make my world The color of blue Red with a twist Orange of fire Green of tourmaline Yellow, mellow, hello, hello Paint me a smile I am covered and colored with one, only one 'Cause baby I'm alone Alone without you What am I supposed to do? I'm alone Alone without you I'm the color of blue Feelin' blue I'm thinking of you And I was a fool to let you walk away Tears in my eyes today Make my world The color of blue Feelin' blue I'm thinking of you... --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 6th Style American Appearances: DDR Ultramix, DDR Extreme 2 (as "for EXTREME" version). Artist Notes: See the FAQ for info on Takayuki Ishikawa. ============================ 6E. Dancin' Into The Night = ============================ Genre: Disco Artist: good-cool BPM: 140 Difficulty: 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 2* (121)| NML: 2* (216)| 2* (224) HYP: 3* (235)| 3* (237) --- Lyrics: Night's comin' Time to go dancin' Night's comin' And I want to dance with you I'll dance forever Through the night I feel much better In the night Better watch out! I'm just fire in your face, you know Here I come Better watch out! I'm gonna dance gonna dance the night away Better watch out! Here I come Better watch out! Bring on the night I wanna go dancin' I'm packing up And I'm heading home Change into clothes Perfect to go dancin' I'm dancin' all night long! (scatting) Dancin' into the night! Dancin' into the night! I'm dancin' into the night! Yeah! Dancin' into the night! I'm dancin' into the night! --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 2nd Style Artist Notes: See the FAQ for info on Tatsuya Furukawa. ================================== 6F. Digital MinD (A/T Libra mix) = ================================== Genre: Minimal Artist: TaQ BPM: 155 Difficulty: 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 2* (218)| NML: 3* (374)| 4* (374) HYP: 5* (542)| 6* (597) ANO: 7* (573)| --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 2nd Style Artist Notes: See the FAQ for info on Taku Sakakibara. Misc. Notes: This was actually TaQ's first song to appear in a BEMANI game. The capital letters "DMD" in the title refer to an old band of TaQ's. The "A/T" refer to a girl TaQ used to work with and dj TAKA, respectively. The "Libra" refers to an Osamu Kubota song, "Libra Negra". ===================== 6G. era (nostalmix) = ===================== Genre: Drum'N'Bass Artist: TaQ BPM: 90-180 Difficulty: 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 3* (355)| NML: 5* (437)| 5* (437) HYP: 7* (555)|10* (952) ANO: 8* (786)|10*(1226) Play Notes: This tune is 180 BPM for most of it, until the midpoint where the music pretty much gets quiet, and just at the end. --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 3rd Style American Appearances: DDR Konamix, DDRMAX USA, DDR Ultramix 2 (SP7) Artist Notes: See the FAQ for info on Taku Sakakibara. =========================== 6H. fly through the night = =========================== Genre: Trance Artist: Mr.T BPM: 140 Difficulty: 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 2* (211)| NML: 4* (452)| 4* (452) HYP: 6* (688)| 7* (688) ANO: 7* (863)| 8* (981) --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 6th Style American Appearances: DDR Ultramix 2 Artist Notes: Tomoyuki Uchida is a IIDX artist whose styles are heavily electronic (more so than L.E.D.). He's popular in the "electroshock" genre. ============ 6I. g.m.d. = ============ Genre: Hip Hop Artist: DJ mazinger featuring Muhammad BPM: 100 Difficulty: 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 1* (138)| NML: 1* (159)| 1* (186) HYP: 2* (176)| 4* (211) ANO: 4* (184)| --- Lyrics: Konami, Konami, mania Konami, mania Don't! Don't, Don't, Don't say! That's complicated like trigonometry!! Ha, ha! Seen you runnin' home to your mommy! (mania) Way over your head like a tsunami! (Ah) Bringin' a mad batch (yeah) Hiroshi, sound waves Konami, beatmania... Yeah... Come on! Sound wave! Comin' wreckin' it rough You would never give it enough my style was untouched When I got the microphone in my hand I'm changin' with your range to the cybernetic Do you understand my rhymes on the beats? Come-comer'll spit to the underground streets We've got treats like cookies and cakes Open mad fat tracks this all that I makes Hip'n'hop will extend across the land Like in Africa, Asia, UK, Japan! America! You know you've got free verse! All around the world is the beatmania... mania... --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX Artist Notes: See s.d.z. This is a literal remix of s.d.z. ================= 6J. Hitch Hiker = ================= Genre: Warp House Artist: good-cool BPM: 137 Difficulty: 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 2* (198)| NML: 3* (329)| 4* (372) HYP: 4* (414)| 6* (469) ANO: 6* (469)| --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 2nd Style Artist Notes: See the FAQ for info on Tatsuya Furukawa. =========== 6K. Holic = =========== Genre: Hard Techno Artist: TaQ BPM: 155 Difficulty: 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 3* (324)| NML: 4* (395)| 7* (680) HYP: 7* (624)| 9* (875) ANO:10* (880)|10*(1136) --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 3rd Style American Appearances: DDR Konamix, DDRMAX USA Artist Notes: See the FAQ for info on Taku Sakakibara. =================== 6L. I Was The One = =================== Genre: House Artist: good-cool BPM: 125 Difficulty: 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 2* (174)| NML: 2* (221)| 2* (205) HYP: 3* (326)| 3* (270) ANO: 5* (348)| --- Lyrics: Who said that you should walk out Who said that love was over Who said that you could walk out Who said that love was gone Who said that you should walk out Who said that love was over Who said that you could walk out Who said that love was gone Hold on, and wait one minute Think you need reminding I was the one who Never let you be without all you needed Love was me About what you'll me missing, you know You should make, a permanent dream Together we can fix it, forever long love is worth saving I was the one who helped you, to find your place in life (I was the one) And when nobody loved you, my heart kept you warm at night (I was the one) I was the warm September, each day and every night (I was the one) And when you needed someone, I held your hand in mine I was the one (yeah..) I was the one (One baby, I was the one) I was the one I was the one (I was the one) --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 2nd Style American Appearances: DDRMAX USA, DDRMAX2 USA Artist Notes: See the FAQ for info on Tatsuya Furukawa. ================ 6M. in my eyes = ================ Genre: Trance Artist: ric BPM: 142 Difficulty: 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 2* (369)| NML: 5* (484)| 5* (484) HYP: 6* (739)| 7* (842) ANO: 7* (798)| 7*(1051) --- Lyrics: Your eyes make me free Tenshi no sei mitsumete Your eyes make me free Me o tojikashita In my eyes Kidzuite yo fukai yami no naka de In your eyes Hate shinai towa no yumemisete yo In my eyes Kidzuite yo fukai yami no naka de In your eyes Hate shinai towa no yumemisete yo In my eyes... In my eyes... --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 5th Style American Appearances: DDR Ultramix (SP1) Artist Notes: ric is Akira Yamaoka, sound director for Konami's Silent Hill series and a very prolific contributor to the world of BEMANI as well. ================ 6N. jelly kiss = ================ Genre: A.O.R. (Adult Oriented Rock) Artist: Togo project feat. Sana BPM: 135 Difficulty: 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 2* (202)| NML: 4* (373)| 5* (503) HYP: 5* (552)| 7* (682) --- Lyrics: (English words are capitalized) Staying Up All Night Long nijuunanaji no roji ura Don't Say It Won't Be Long nanda demo ii kara Give It To Me Keep On Shaking Me Babe dare mo shiranai yane ura Swallowed Up By Your Waves tsumeato wo kakushite tsubuyaku Jelly Kiss kinshirareta You And Me himitsu no Jelly Kiss naraku e One More Kiss ochiru made oshi korosu My Voice kuchi fusagare mi wo uranau Dice asu wa nakutemo Eden no hate ni tadoritsukeru sakenda Jelly Kiss kinshirareta You And Me himitsu no Jelly Kiss naraku he One More Kiss ochiru made English Translation: Staying up all night long Twenty-seven hours in back alleys Don't say it won't be long Because anything will be fine Give it to me Keep on shaking me, babe The attic that no one knows Swallowed up by your waves Making scratch marks Murmur "Jelly Kiss" "You and me" was not allowed A secret "Jelly Kiss" One more kiss before we fall into hell Forcing down my voice Shut my mouth Cast my eyes like dice If tomorrow never comes We can still grope our way To Eden in the end Shouted out "Jelly Kiss" "You and me" was not allowed A secret "Jelly Kiss" One more kiss before we fall into hell --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 6th Style (JP PS2) American Appearances: DDR Ultramix 2 (SP9) Artist Notes: See HUNTING FOR YOU for info on Hiroyuki Togo. Sanae Shintani is the vocalist for this tune, and many other BEMANI tunes calling for a light, yet very sexy Japanese voice. Misc. Notes: Yes, that's really them in the video. ======================== 6O. LOVE IS DREAMINESS = ======================== Genre: Happy Hardcore Artist: L.E.D.-G vs. GUHROOVY fw/ Asuka BPM: 178 Difficulty: 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 3* (350)| NML: 5* (657)| 6* (827) HYP: 6* (854)| 7* (901) --- Lyrics: Just close your eyes and take my hands come in the fantasy You've never seen before I'll take you to little princess world When I wake you up you can feel my heartbeat in the sky Fly with me around the world Can you feel this harmony Take you away Take you away Take you away I believe in only your love, I hear you call my name You've never seen before I'll take you to little princess world When I wake you up you can feel my heartbeat in the sky Show you my way in to the light I take you paradise! Close to me and dream with me, darling, dream with me Close to me and dream with me darling --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 5th Style (JP PS2) American Appearances: DDR Ultramix 2 Artist Notes: See the FAQ for info on Toshiyuki Kakuta. GUHROOVY is Akira Uchibori, who backs up L.E.D. on some of his tunes. I don't know much about Asuka, the vocalist, though. ===================== 6P. M-02stp.ver1.01 = ===================== Genre: 2 Step Artist: Shoichiro Hirata BPM: 132 Difficulty: 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 2* (233)| NML: 4* (524)| 4* (458) HYP: 6* (573)| 7* (768) ANO: 7* (709)| 7*(1159) --- Lyrics: Goin' one, goin' two... Goin' three, four... Feel the rhythm, get it started! (etc.) Get off the floor! (etc.) Goin' one, goin' two, goin' three, four... Goin' down, goin' down, yeah! I'm gonna take you to another dimension, yeah! --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 6th Style Artist Notes: See Toxic for info on Shoichiro Hirata. =============== 6Q. Mobo*Moga = =============== Genre: French Pop Artist: Orange Lounge BPM: 172 Difficulty: 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 2* (227)| NML: 5* (363)| 4* (364) HYP: 6* (512)| 5* (501) ANO: 7* (592)| 7* (645) --- Lyrics: par la fenetre de ta fiat 500 tu me regardius et je t'ai vu tes gout semblanit parfait on s'est compris tout de suite a fond et des rendez-vous de la nuit parfois on s'attend sous la pluie et tout, c'etait miracle la musique! les yeux dans les yeux nos histoires romantiques on commence tous les deux pres de moi? English Translation: From the window of your fiat 500 You were looking at me and I saw you Your taste seems perfect We understood each other right away completely And night-time rendez-vous/meets. Sometimes they wait for each other under the rain And all of it, it was a miracle. The music! Gazing into each other's eyes Our romantic stories It starts with both of us Close to me... --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: Dance ManiaX beatmania Debut: beatmania IIDX 6th Style American Appearances: DDR Ultramix (SP4), DDR Extreme USA Artist Notes: Tomosuke Funaki is a Konami Original artist from beatmania. Shizue Tokui is the vocalist in this song, and the two of them together are Orange Lounge. ============================ 6R. Mr. T (take me higher) = ============================ Genre: Dance Pop Artist: Risky Men feat. Asuka M. BPM: 128 Difficulty: 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 1* (176)| NML: 3* (428)| 4* (428) HYP: 4* (510)| 5* (510) ANO: 8* (889)| 8* (885) --- Lyrics: (Asuka's broken English really doesn't help much at all, here. >_>) --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 4th Style Artist Notes: Risky Men features Keiichi Ueno, also known as DJ Swan, who's done a few beatmania tunes early in the series. Misc. Notes: Y'know, I'm pretty sure that this song has nothing to do with either the real "Mr. T" nor Tomoyuki Uchida. ======================== 6S. MUSIC TO YOUR HEAD = ======================== Genre: Techno Artist: SLAKE BPM: 144 Difficulty: 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 2* (250)| NML: 4* (415)| 6* (628) HYP: 7* (743)| 7* (769) ANO: 9* (849)| 9* (849) --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 8th Style American Appearances: DDR Ultramix 3 Artist Notes: SLAKE is Takehiko Fujii, a Konami Original artist who works mostly in beatmania. Trance and techno are his specialities. ============= 6T. NEMESIS = ============= Genre: Techno Artist: D.J. SETUP BPM: 164 Difficulty: 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 2* (298)| NML: 5* (524)| 6* (667) HYP: 8* (839)| 9* (977) ANO: 9* (973)|10*(1367) --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 6th Style American Appearances: DDR Ultramix (SP3) Artist Notes: D.J. SETUP is an alias for Takayuki Ishikawa. See the FAQ for more info. =============================== 6U. Nothing Ain't Stoppin' Us = =============================== Genre: Disco Artist: Shoichiro Hirata BPM: 128 Difficulty: 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 1* (156)| NML: 2* (196)| 1* (247) HYP: 3* (256)| 2* (257) --- Lyrics: Noooooo Nothin' ain't stoppin' us Nothin' ain't stoppin' us Baby, nothin' ain't stoppin' us I'm gonna make it through the night You and me, crusing in the moonlight Groovin' with you, every night Stay in my life forever, just be in my life Why- don't- you- stay in my arms forever Hold me tight, do me right, now begin this lovin' Nothin' ain't stoppin' us Just feels all right Shake your body Baby, do it so right Nothin' ain't stoppin' us Take me to the sky Nothin' ain't stoppin' us Just stay with me Say you love me Baby, you can be mine Nothin' ain't stoppin' us Take me to your heart Ohhhh Nothin' ain't stoppin' us Nothing's gonna stop, I know Noooo Noooo Nothin' Nothing's gonna stop, I know, I know No, nothing, nothing, yeah baby No, no, no... --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 4th Style Artist Notes: See Toxic for info on Shoichiro Hirata. ================== 6V. OUTER LIMITS = ================== Genre: Hardcore Breakbeats Artist: L.E.D.-G BPM: 171 Difficulty: 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 1* (279)| NML: 3* (334)| 4* (442) HYP: 5* (670)| 7* (572) --- Lyrics: And torture, and destroy! Just feels right! And torture, and destroy! --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 6th Style (JP PS2) American Appearances: DDR Ultramix (SP2) Artist Notes: See the FAQ for info on L.E.D. ============ 6W. Presto = ============ Genre: Piano Ambient Artist: Osamu Kubota BPM: 136 Difficulty: 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 2* (222)| NML: 3* (273)| 3* (274) HYP: 7* (498)| 7* (508) ANO: 7* (508)| --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 3rd Style Artist Notes: Osamu Kubota is a beatmania artist who deals heavily in the classics, piano, opera, and the like. ========== 6X. SNOW = ========== Genre: Drum'N'Bass Artist: RAM BPM: 180 Difficulty: 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 3* (423)| NML: 5* (534)| 5* (598) HYP: 7* (704)| 8* (762) ANO: 8* (877)| 8* (778) --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 9th Style Artist Notes: RAM is Kouichi Yamazaki, a beatmania artist that specializes in techno and rave. =================== 6Y. Spin the disc = =================== Genre: House Artist: good-cool BPM: 130 Difficulty: 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 3* (271)| NML: 5* (409)| 6* (618) HYP: 7* (659)| 8* (900) ANO: 7* (674)| --- Lyrics: Someday, somehow, somewhere We're gonna have magic in the air Someday, somehow, somewhere We're gonna have magic in the a-a-a-air --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 5th Style American Appearances: DDRMAX USA, DDRMAX2 USA, DDR Ultramix (SP13) Artist Notes: See the FAQ for info on Tatsuya Furukawa. ============================== 6Z. Summer Vacation (CU mix) = ============================== Genre: Trip Hop Artist: OutPhase BPM: 135 Difficulty: 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 3* (379)| NML: 5* (667)| 8* (984) HYP: 8* (949)| 9*(1328) --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 6th Style Artist Notes: OutPhase is a dj TAKA / TaQ collaboration. See the FAQ for info on both of them. =============== 6AA. THE CUBE = =============== Genre: Drum'N'Bass Artist: DJ SUWAMI BPM: 178 Difficulty: 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 2* (272)| NML: 4* (374)| 4* (374) HYP: 6* (664)| 6* (645) ANO: 7* (682)| 6*(1113) --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 5th Style American Appearances: DDRMAX USA Artist Notes: DJ SUWAMI is Keiichi Ueno, who has done a few beatmania tunes under several aliases. ========================== 6BB. THE SHINING POLARIS = ========================== Genre: Epic Trance Artist: L.E.D. feat. Sana BPM: 147 Difficulty: 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 3* (343)| NML: 4* (276)| 4* (487) HYP: 6* (666)| 7* (665) ANO: 8* (799)| --- Lyrics: I lost my way in the dark I seek it, but I see it nowhere Then I just see the shining polarstar I'll never lose my own way If you are shining like the star in my eyes Lead me by your brilliant light The shining star light (shining star light) I lost my way in the dark I seek it, but I see it nowhere Then I just see the shining polarstar I'll never lose my own way If you are shining like the star in my eyes Lead me by your brilliant light --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 4th Style (JP PS2) American Appearances: DDRMAX USA, DDRMAX2 USA Artist Notes: See the FAQ for info on L.E.D., and see jelly kiss for info on Sana. ======== 6CC. V = ======== Genre: Progressive Artist: TAKA BPM: 150 Difficulty: 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 3* (453)| NML: 5* (646)| 6* (757) HYP: 8*(1272)| 8*(1385) ANO:10*(1519)| --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 5th Style American Appearances: DDR Extreme USA, DDR Ultramix 2 ("for EXTREME" version) Artist Notes: See the FAQ for info on Takayuki Ishikawa. Misc. Notes: Ever since its inception, this tune has been on every IIDX edition. V is short for Vivaldi, as in, the famous baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi. The original piece this work is based on is from The Four Seasons, Concerto No.4 in F Minor, revision 297, "Winter". =============================== 6DD. Voltage (feat. Hidemaru) = =============================== Genre: Big Beat Artist: TaQ BPM: 125 Difficulty: 7 Key | 14 Key BEG: 2* (223)| NML: 5* (480)| 5* (480) HYP: 7* (630)| 9* (964) ANO: 7* (670)| Play Notes: There are several severe slowdowns in this track, which occur only between two sets of notes. You'll know they're coming when you have several notes in one beat. --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 4th Style Artist Notes: See the FAQ for info on Taku Sakakibara. ****************************************************************************** 7. EXPERT MODE ****************************************************************************** The concept behind Expert Mode is basically playing five songs straight, one after another. You select your game, style, and modifiers as normal. There are five beatmania courses and ten IIDX courses, but the latter five you have to unlock by unlocking all songs in Free Mode. Also, in the case of the IIDX courses, there are three difficulties, Light, Standard, and Heavy. Light (LGT) - For the first five courses on Single, all songs are on Beginner difficulty. For the second five courses and for all on Doubles, all songs are on Normal difficulty. Standard (STD) - For the first five courses on Single, all songs are on Normal difficulty. For the second five courses and for all Doubles, all songs are on Hyper difficulty. Heavy (HVY) - For the first five courses on Single, all songs are on Hyper difficulty. For the second five courses and for all Doubles, all songs are on Another difficulty, unless they don't have an Another, in which case they'll be Hyper. The Groove Gauge in this mode is altered. You begin at 100%. It's tougher to increase the bar, and I think it goes down a little easier, too. To pass the songs, all you have to do is avoid having your Groove Gauge run out completely. If it runs out at any time, you immediately fail the course. Scoring for this mode uses the traditional IIDX "EX Score", where you get 2 points for every Perfect, 1 point for every Great, and nothing for anything else. Once you finish the course, you'll log your name and be given an Internet Ranking password, which you can use to track your score against others online. In addition to the listed courses, you can also compile your own set using the "Original Course" setting. --- Courses: beatmania 01 5 Key | 10 Key 5KY: 15 | 15 1. La Bossanova de Fabienne 2. jam jam reggae 3. Do you love me? 4. Stop Violence! 5. Manmachine plays Jazz ~MIO2~ beatmania 02 5 Key | 10 Key 5KY: 18 | 17 1. OVERBLAST!! 2. The Way You Move 3. 20, November (single mix)/(radio edit) 4. e-motion 5. 321 STARS beatmania 03 5 Key | 10 Key 5KY: 16 | 16 1. u gotta groove 2. s.d.z. 3. Virtual Insanity 4. Celebration 5. BATTLE BREAKS beatmania 04 5 Key | 10 Key 5KY: 23 | 23 1. Funkytown 2. First Day 3. Attack the music 4. tribe groove 5. GENOM SCREAMS beatmania 05 5 Key | 10 Key 5KY: 21 | 21 1. Toxic 2. You Really Got Me 3. Lift Me Up 4. METAL GEAR SOLID Main Theme 5. SKA a go go IIDX 01 7 Key | 14 Key LGT: 10 | 26 STD: 19 | 32 HVY: 32 | 37 1. Digital MinD (A/T Libra mix) 2. GENOM SCREAMS 3. MUSIC TO YOUR HEAD 4. Holic 5. NEMESIS IIDX 02 7 Key | 14 Key LGT: 9 | 16 STD: 16 | 19 HVY: 23 | 24 1. Toxic 2. Nothing Ain't Stoppin' Us 3. I Was The One 4. M-02stp.ver1.01 5. Spin the disc IIDX 03 7 Key | 14 Key LGT: 11 | 24 STD: 24 | 30 HVY: 33 | 35 1. fly through the night 2. THE SHINING POLARIS 3. in my eyes 4. Attitude 5. Colors (radio edit) IIDX 04 7 Key | 14 Key LGT: 8 | 17 STD: 17 | 21 HVY: 24 | 25 1. Hitch Hiker 2. The Way You Move 3. You Really Got Me 4. Mobo*Moga 5. BAD BOY BASS!! (dj Remo-con MIX) IIDX 05 7 Key | 14 Key LGT: 12 | 23 STD: 21 | 27 HVY: 29 | 37 1. PARANOiA MAX (DIRTY MIX) 2. OUTER LIMITS 3. SNOW 4. LOVE IS DREAMINESS 5. era (nostalmix) IIDX 06 7 Key | 14 Key LGT: 19 | 21 STD: 26 | 30 HVY: 34 | 35 1. Digital MinD (A/T Libra mix) 2. Mr. T (take me higher) 3. OUTER LIMITS 4. Mobo*Moga 5. in my eyes IIDX 07 7 Key | 14 Key LGT: 21 | 23 STD: 29 | 34 HVY: 32 | 35 1. jelly kiss 2. THE CUBE 3. LOVE IS DREAMINESS 4. M-02stp.ver1.01 5. fly through the night IIDX 08 7 Key | 14 Key LGT: 21 | 21 STD: 32 | 37 HVY: 40 | 39 1. GENOM SCREAMS 2. SNOW 3. BAD BOY BASS!! (dj Remo-con MIX) 4. THE SHINING POLARIS 5. Voltage (feat. Hidemaru) IIDX 09 7 Key | 14 Key LGT: 22 | 25 STD: 35 | 38 HVY: 39 | 42 1. Attitude 2. Spin the disc 3. Presto 4. MUSIC TO YOUR HEAD 5. era (nostalmix) IIDX 10 7 Key | 14 Key LGT: 25 | 33 STD: 39 | 43 HVY: 47 | 47 1. Summer Vacation (CU mix) 2. NEMESIS 3. Holic 4. V 5. Colors (radio edit) ****************************************************************************** 8. UNLOCKABLES ****************************************************************************** Unlocking music in Free Mode: Play any song in Game Mode to unlock it in Free Mode. You do not have to pass the song, just play it. --- Unlocking Another difficulty and IIDX Courses 6-10: Unlock all songs in Free Mode and you will have access to the Another difficulty for certain songs in IIDX mode, as well as the 6th through 10th Courses in Expert Mode for IIDX. ****************************************************************************** 9. STANDARD GUIDE STUFF ****************************************************************************** =========== 9A. Legal = =========== This FAQ was made 100% by me, and is Copyright © 2006 Scott "CyricZ" Zdankiewicz. You may not take it in whole or in part and claim it as your own. You may not alter it in any way, even if you ask me first, and that includes putting it in HTML format. Please don’t post this on your site unless you have express consent by me. I’ve put a lot of time into this. Give me some credit. All songs and their lyrics are copyright their respective owners. beatmania is Copyright © 1997-2006 Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo. Currently, the following sites have permission to post my FAQ: www.gamefaqs.com www.gamewinners.com www.ign.com www.cheatcc.com www.cheatplanet.com www.neoseeker.com I'm not going to allow people with small personal sites to post this FAQ. They may post the link on GameFAQs with all the beatmania guides, but, trying to keep updates, well, updated, I'll only allow large committed sites that I trust. ======================= 9B. E-mail Guidelines = ======================= If you wish to e-mail me, be sure to follow these guidelines: - Make ABSOLUTELY sure I haven't already answered your question in the guide. - Make sure it has something to do with beatmania. I don't want spam, chain letters, offers for friendship. Don't bother me with info on other music games, really. I keep my ear pretty close to the ground about such things, and I'll probably know about it before you. Compliment me on the FAQ all you want, though. - Make sure you say "beatmania" at one point in your e-mail. I have more than one music game FAQ, and I can't always figure the question out without specifying what game you're asking about. - Asking how to beat a song will result in a deletion. Sadly, it's impossible to provide tips on beatmania outside of the general ones. You have to build up your skills on your own. - Spell correctly and use proper grammar, please. If I can't understand your e-mail, it'll go to the junk pile. ============= 9C. Credits = ============= CJayC, Al Amaloo, and all other webmasters for having this on their sites. Konami and the BEMANI studio, for their effort in bringing a superb game to the States. ===================== 9D. Version Updates = ===================== Version 1.0 - 4/2/06 - Please let me know if I have some notechart counts wrong. There have been changes made in some charts, and I try to fix them whenever I come upon them, but I'm bound to miss a few. Version 1.1 - 5/4/06 - A month later, I'm cleaning up and adding tips. ==================== 9E. The Final Word = ==================== You have no idea how happy I am to see this finally reach us Stateside. If you enjoy any kind of music game, you owe it to yourself to give this game a try, to experience the best that the BEMANI music studio has to offer.