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Introduction 2. FAQ 3. Basics 3A. Controls 3B. Menus/Displays 3C. How to Dance 3D. Dancing Tips for the Beginner 3E. Dancing Tips for the Intermediate 3F. Dancing Tips for the Advanced 4. Default Songs 4A. .59 4B. ABSOLUTE (Cuff-N-Stuff it Mix) 4C. AFTER THE GAME OF LOVE 4D. BALLAD FOR YOU 4E. CAN'T STOP FALLIN' IN LOVE (SPEED MIX) 4F. CANDY <3 4G. Castles In The Sky 4H. DIVE 4I. Do That Thang (M*A*S*H Radio Edit) 4J. DROP THE BOMB (SySF Mix) 4K. DXY! 4L. Electro Tuned (the SubS mix) 4M. exotic ethnic 4N. Healing Vision 4O. HYPNØTIC CRISIS 4P. HYSTERIA 4Q. INFINITE PRAYER 4R. INSERTiON (Machine Gun Kelly Mix) 4S. KEEP ON MOVIN' (DMX Mix) 4T. Keep Ya Body Movin' 4U. Kind Lady 4V. La Señorita Virtual 4W. Let the beat hit em! (CLASSIC R&B STYLE) 4X. Let's talk it over 4Y. Look To The Sky (True Color Mix) 4Z. LUV TO ME (disco mix) 4AA. ON THE JAZZ 4BB. OVERBLAST!! 4CC. PARANOiA ETERNAL 4DD. Quickening 4EE. Ready Steady Go 4FF. Sana Mollete Ne Ente 4GG. Secret Rendez-vous 4HH. SEXY PLANET 4II. Shiny Disco Balls 4JJ. SO IN LOVE 4KK. SUPER STAR 4LL. Sweet Sweet <3 Magic 4MM. THE EARTH LIGHT 4NN. There 4 You 4OO. TRIP MACHINE (luv mix) 4PP. TSUGARU 5. Unlockable Songs 5A. Colors (for EXTREME) 5B. GRADIUSIC CYBER 5C. Healing Vision (Angelic mix) 5D. MAX 300 5E. MGS2 mission R 5F. ORION .78 (civilization mix) 5G. PARANOiA Rebirth 5H. PUT YOUR FAITH IN ME (Saturday Night Mix) 5I. Sana Mollete Ne Ente (BLT Style) 6. Song Pack Songs 6A. SP1 - Abyss 6B. SP1 - BURNIN' THE FLOOR 6C. SP1 - Burning Heat! (3 Option Mix) 6D. SP1 - In My Eyes 6E. SP1 - Mind Parasite -- 6F. SP2 - AFRONOVA PRIMEVAL 6G. SP2 - FIRE DUB 6H. SP2 - Midnite Blaze 6I. SP2 - OUTER LIMITS 6J. SP2 - SOMETHING WONDERFUL -- 6K. SP3 - ANALYZE 6L. SP3 - BABY BABY GIMME YOUR LOVE 2002 6M. SP3 - BATTLE BREAKS 6N. SP3 - DYNAMITE RAVE 6O. SP3 - NEMESIS -- 6P. SP4 - AM-3P (303 BASS MIX) 6Q. SP4 - MATSURI (J-SUMMER MIX) 6R. SP4 - MATSURI JAPAN 6S. SP4 - MOBO*MOGA 6T. SP4 - What is Love? -- 6U. SP5 - GET IT ALL 6V. SP5 - Heaven is a '57 metallic gray (gimmix) 6W. SP5 - JANEJANA 6X. SP5 - KAKUMEI 6Y. SP5 - MEANING OF LIFE -- 6Z. SP6 - BAILA! BAILA! 6AA. SP6 - BROKEN MY HEART 6BB. SP6 - GORGEOUS 2012 6CC. SP6 - INFINITE PRAYER (floating flock style) 6DD. SP6 - MAD BLAST 7. Challenge Mode 7A. Practice 7B. Light 7C. Standard 7D. Heavy 7E. Extra 8. Other Modes 8A. Battle Mode 8B. Workout Mode 8C. Training Mode 8D. Edit Mode 9. Secrets 10. X-BOX LIVE 11. Standard Guide Stuff 11A. Legal 11B. E-mail Guidelines 11C. Credits 11D. Version Updates 11E. The Final Word ****************************************************************************** 1. INTRODUCTION ****************************************************************************** Hi and Konnichi wa! Welcome to my FAQ for DDR Ultramix for the X-BOX! I refer to this as a "FAQ/Walkthrough", but there's very little "walking through" to be done with this game. Anyone familiar with Konami's most famous member of the BEMANI series will know that there are few written tips that can be given for the Dance Dance Revolution series. You have to trust your own feet and your burning soul. However, I will, in this FAQ, give you the heads-up on what the songs are, where they come from, and a few tips to get you ready for tackling them... ****************************************************************************** 2. FAQ ****************************************************************************** Q: What is Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix? A: DDR Ultramix is Konami of Hawaii's adaptation of the DDR series for the X-BOX. Q: How does one play Dance Dance Revolution games? A: It's actually pretty simple. Your "controller" has four directions: left, down, up, and right, which are shown at the top of your play screen. You select a song. As the song plays, arrows will start scrolling up to your top line. When an arrow scrolling up reaches the line of arrows at the top, you must "step" on the direction matching that arrow's direction. If two arrows come up at once, you must press both at once. If a green "freeze" arrow appears, you must hold that step at the beginning until the freeze arrow ends. Q: How many songs in this mix? A: 51, standard. Add an extra 30 if you plan to download song packs. Q: Is this game X-BOX LIVE capable? A: Yes. By going online, you're able to play Battle Mode with other people on LIVE, as well as download additional content for a small fee. Q: Can I use Song Packs from Ultramix 1 in Ultramix 2? A: Yes, but to be able to use the song packs in both games, you must download them through Ultramix 1. If you did so already, no problem, but if you first download Song Packs 1 through 6 in DDR Ultramix 2, you won't be able to use them in this game. Q: Does this game support Song Packs 7 and up? A: No. You can only use Song Pack 1 through 6 in this game. 7 and up are only available in DDR Ultramix 2. Q: Is this just like any DDR in the arcades? A: Not really. For licensing reasons, the fact that this is the very first X-BOX DDR, and the introduction of brand new songs for the American audience, we're given a hodgepodge of DDR material in this mix from several different mixes. Furthermore, the game isn't entirely set up like in the arcades. For instance, in Game Mode, there is no "stages". Q: Why isn't (insert song here) in this mix or any others? A: Usually, it's directly related to the fact that, despite Konami's usage of these songs for DDR, the songs are still owned by the songs' artists. This means that the contract the artists have with Konami only refers to the games they specify, which is generally the arcade mix, and (most of the time) the corresponding Japanese Playstation console port. Getting the songs over here is a whole other story, and I feel that we're lucky to get the songs that we do. Of course, if your beef is why we don't get certain Konami Originals, then I dunno what to tell you. Q: What does this mix have for special modes? A: Well, they have the standard Training, Workout and Edit Modes, as well as a Challenge Mode that hasn't been seen on these shores yet, which sets up specific DDR tasks for you to complete. Q: Just who is NAOKI? A: Naoki Maeda has been with Konami for many years. He is the leader of Konami AM Internal Sound Team, who are in charge of coming up with songs for each new DDR release. He's responsible for many songs throughout DDR-dom, under lots of artist names. He also has the support of other artists and vocalists, such as Paula Terry, Thomas Howard, and Aaron G. His artist names include, but are not limited to: Omega (the symbol), 1479, 180, 190, 190', 200, 270, 290, 8 bit, B3-PROJECT, BIG-O, BLUE DESTROYERS, Crystal Aliens, DANDY MINIERO, d-complex, DJ KAZU, DE-SIRE, DIVAS, DR. VIBE, FACTOR-X, FIXX, KTz, Luv UNLIMITED, mitsu-O!, MR. DOG, MUSTACHE MEN, N&S, N.M.R, NAOKI, NAOKI 190, NAOKI underground, NM, NO.9, NW260, RE-VENGE, RevenG, Stone Bros., TailBros, THE FINAL BAND, THE SURRENDERS, UZI-LAY, Z, ZZ. Some of these are not actually names for Naoki, but sometimes artists he's used for vocals in the songs. Q: What is beatmania? A: Developed almost concurrently with DDR, BM is a series of games where you use your fingers instead of your feet. You have a set of keys, like a piano, and you have to tap those to create the music (each key tap adds music to the playing score). Also, you have a turntable to "scratch", which also adds sound. The original beatmania had 5 keys, beatmania IIDX has 7 keys (and is the only one of the series still coming out with new mixes), and beatmania III has 5 keys and a foot pedal. Q: What is Dance ManiaX? A: This is a short-lived series that was made to showcase more Dancemania tunes, as well as a bunch of Konami Originals. It's played with light beams, and blocking them in time with the music. Q: Hey, did you know that (insert song here) was in (insert game here) first? A: Well, please, if I've made mistakes, let me know. I pride myself on a healthy knowledge of BEMANI, but no one's perfect. If something's wrong, tell me. Q: I think a genre you have listed is incorrect. A: Tell me what you think it should be, but present a good case, because I've asked a lot of people about this subject. However, if you're disputing a genre that has a star (*) after it, then I won't bother, because those are the official genres as Konami states. Q: Who are those goofy people dancing? A: Why, that's Afro and Lady, two of the original DDR characters, graphically retooled to look like more normal humans. Personally, I prefer the originals. ****************************************************************************** 3. BASICS ****************************************************************************** ========================================= 3A. Controls ========================================= Directional Buttons: Moves your selection on all the menus or steps in that direction. A: Confirm selection B: Cancel selection Start: Start game Back: Hold during gameplay to automatically fail the song. NOTE: If using a controller, then A, B, X, and Y will step in their relative direction on the controller's face. ========================================= 3B. Menus/Displays ========================================= Main Menu Game Mode: Select this to access the main game (see How To Dance for more info). Battle Mode: Challenge other players to see who's the better dancer. Workout Mode: A more fitness-oriented way to play. Challenge Mode: Play special challenges set for you by the game. See the pertinent section for more info. Training Mode: Practice any open song in any kind of situation. Edit Mode: Create your own step patterns for any open song. Records: View your high scores for Game Mode and Workout Mode. Options: Basic option stuff. Check below for more info. --- Options Menu Sound Options: Voice: Select no voice, male and female, male, or female for the announcers. Timing: Changes the sync between the steps and music. Effect: Turn it on to have access to the below settings: Reverb: Set the reverb for different settings. Equalizer: Adjust the output for low, mid, and high frequency sounds. Volume: Adjust the volume of the SFX, voices, and music. Control Settings: Double Mode Settings: Allows you to adjust the controls for Double Play if you use a controller. Vibration: Allows you to set vibration to occur whenever you step, whenever you miss, or not at all. Game Options: Game Level: If set to a harder difficulty, the Dance Gauge will decrease more if you miss. Over During Song: You can set the game to kick you off if your Dance Gauge depletes, or you can set it so that you only fail at the end of a song. Back To: If you fail, the game can kick you back to the Song List, Select Difficulty, or Select Style screen. Default Difficulty: Allows you to set where the cursor will be at the "Select Difficulty" screen. Useful if you're impatient. Graphic Options: BG Effects: Set this to have either the background movie, the dancing characters, both, or neither, playing during the song. BG Brightness: Set how bright the background is if it's distracting you. Danger Display: "Blink" will flash the Danger Display during the song. "Still" will just have a constant Danger Display. "Off" will have none. Step Mark Colors: Type1 is the default. Type2 has solid different colors to tell between 1/4 notes, 1/8 notes, etc. Arrow Shape: If you're into aesthetics, you can change how the arrows look. There are ten options. One option is turtles. ^_^ Workout Options: Measurement: If set on "Free", all steps will add to your Calorie Count. If set on "Regulation", only proper steps will be added. Weight Unit: Toggle between pounds and kilograms. ========================================= 3C. How to Dance ========================================= Select Game Mode on the menu screen to get underway. --- Select Your Style Single Mode: This is a 1-player mode using the pad you used to start the game. Versus Mode: This is a 2-player mode where each player uses a pad. Double Mode: This is a 1-player mode where the player uses both pads. Every song has different steps for Double Mode than Single. --- Select Difficulty Light (LGT): Most songs range from 1 to 5 feet. This is pretty simple if you're getting used to DDR. Standard (STD): Most songs range from 4 to 7 feet. Largely, you'll find that steps reflect how the music goes, as opposed to just being on the beat. Heavy (HVY): Most songs range from 6 to 10 feet. These are the tough ones where they focus on two things: matching the song's notes exactly, and/or kicking up the difficulty to give you pains. --- Select Music Use Left and Right to switch songs. Double tap Up or Down to change the difficulty. Press A to select. Press B to go back a screen. Press Start to change the sorting from the standard setup to alphabetical, by BPM from slowest to fastest, and your "best", which is measured by the total score from all your plays of the song divided by the number of feet of the difficulty each time you played. Press Back to access Edit Data you've thrown together for that song. While your selection's on a song, you'll see a little graphic for the name. Above the picture, you'll see the BPM for the song (which may be dynamic). Below the graphic are the foot rating for the song (the higher # of feet, the harder the song) and the Groove Radar. Groove Radar: This is a graphical representation of the difficulty of the song. It's broken down into five attributes: - Stream: More or less the overall number of steps. - Voltage: How many steps are sandwiched into how much time. Higher voltage means more steps in less time. - Air: The overall number of double steps (time spent in the air). - Freeze: The overall number and length of freeze arrows. - Chaos: The number of weird steps (not straight 1/4 and 1/8, or steps that force you turn as you step). If you can't figure out what song you want, you can select ROULETTE. This will start the song list rolling. Press A to stop it. It's tough to get it to stop on a song you want, though. Once your song's picked, you can still adjust the difficulty. If you haven't unlocked MAX 300 yet, it will appear at random on the list. Also, in this mix, you can select RANDOM. This will automatically pick a random song at the current difficulty. You will not be able to adjust anything once you hit the RANDOM button. --- Select Options Hold down A as you select your songs to bring up the Song Options menu: Speed: This is the speed of the arrows on the screen. It doesn't affect the speed of the song, just the arrows. Boost: If turned on, the arrows will gradually speed up as they move on the game screen. Appearance: "Visible" is the normal setting. If "Hidden" is on, the arrows will vanish about half-way. If "Sudden" is on, the arrows will appear about half-way. If "Stealth" is on, you won't see the arrows at all. Turn: "Off" is normal. "Mirror" rotates all arrows 180 degrees. "Left" rotates them 90 degrees to the left. "Right" in the other direction. "Shuffle" randomizes the steps. Other: "Off" changes nothing. "Little" will eliminate several steps to make it easier. "Flat" makes all arrows the same color, as opposed to the grading colors used to distinguish beats. "Solo" will change colors so that you can distinguish beats more easily. "Help Arrow" throws gold arrows into play. If you step on them, you get a big boost to your Dance Gauge. Scroll: "Standard" is normal bottom to top scrolling. "Reverse" is, oddly enough, scrolling from top to bottom. Freeze Arrow: You can turn the Freeze Arrows off. Step: Yet another chance to change the difficulty of your song. --- Are You Ready? The main field consists of the arrows and the Step Zone, which is a line of arrows on the screen. As the song plays, arrows will begin scrolling along the screen. As the arrows reach the Step Zone, you need to step on those arrows. If you see a green Freeze Arrow, you need to step on that arrow and hold it until the Freeze Arrow ends (you don't need to remove your foot when it ends, just stay on it until it ends, and move your foot at your leisure). On the top of the screen is the Dance Gauge. It starts about half full. As you step properly, it'll fill more. If you misstep, your Dance Gauge will start emptying. If it empties completely, game over. On the bottom of the screen is the difficulty (in case you forgot), and your score as it tallies up. Also in the middle of the screen, you'll see words pop up as you step: PERFECT: You stepped more or less precisely on the arrow. Combo continues, the Dance Gauge increases, and you get the maximum possible score from that step. GREAT: You just about stepped on the arrow. Combo continues, the Dance Gauge increases, but you don't get the full score for the step. GOOD: You're off on the step by a bit. Combo stops, but the Dance Gauge doesn't change. ALMOST: You're off on the step by quite a bit. Combo stops, and your dance meter decreases. BOO: You completely missed the step. Combo stops, and your Dance Gauge decreases. OK!: You stepped on the whole Freeze Arrow. NG: You stepped off the Freeze Arrow before it ended. Combo continues, but your Dance Gauge will decrease. Also marked on the screen is your combo, which is how many PERFECTS and GREATS you have in a row. The announcer will tell you when you hit 100 combo, 200, etc. --- Evaluation Once you complete the song, you'll see an Evaluation Screen. You'll receive a letter grade, a tally on how many of each step you got, a meter on how much of the Groove Radar you filled, your maximum combo, and your score. The letters are AAA, AA, A, B, C, D, and E. E is a failing grade. D through AA are given depending on your dancing abilities. Important aspects are your combos and your step quality: a large number of PERFECTs will drastically increase your score, while even a few BOOs will lower it considerably. AAA is given for all PERFECTs and OKs on Freeze Arrows. Press A on the Evaluation screen to return to the song list. =================================== 3D. Dancing Tips for the Beginner = =================================== KEEP PRACTICING! So, you've just got into DDR, eh? Good for you! You've become a part of a cult sensation that still holds tons of respect in arcades across the country! This game will probably seem quite overwhelming to you at first, especially if you watch people play it and watch them do 9-footers. Don't sweat it. You CAN be as good as them with the proper practice and effort. If you really want to get into this, definitely use the Official DDR Pad. There's no X-BOX controller to use in the arcades, so learn the pad nice and early. Most game stores have a few of these tucked away (possibly more, if Konami's hyping this game like they should). If you're truly a beginner, you may just want to start with a nice cheap pad. That way, if you find it's not for you, you're not out a huge investment. So, to begin, use the Training Mode the game provides you. You can adjust the game to your style. It's no Lesson Mode, but it's all you have in this game. Despite the Training Mode, here are some tips I can give you as a beginner: 1. Get a good feeling for the beat. People who have performed with music have an advantage. People in marching band have a serious advantage. ~_^ You'll be stepping to the beat in these early stages, so get used to it now. 2. Now that you have the beat, you must "find the arrows". Yeah, sure. I know they're right there in front of you, to your sides, and behind you, but can you hit them without looking? Early on, you'll find that's your biggest problem: taking a step and not landing on the arrow. If you have to look, look, but that tactic won't last forever, so before a song takes off, take some cursory steps to make sure you're hitting arrows. 3. Keep your center. Especially on cheap pads with no definition, you'll find yourself often taking leave of the center of the pad as you continue stepping. If there's a break in the song, look down to make sure you're in the center. 4. Use the balls of your feet. You may notice, after some days of a lot of playing, that your ankles will start hurting. That's normal, and it's happened to most everyone I know that DDRs. This is your feet telling you to not step with your heels, but with the front of the foot. Get into that habit. 5. Now that you have these basics, head into Light Mode and start tackling songs. In particular, get used to the speed of the songs, as well as the speeding-up, slowing-down, and stopping some songs do. Try to keep your songs at three feet or below, but don't be afraid to venture out into the great unknown. ======================================= 3E. Dancing Tips for the Intermediate = ======================================= KEEP PRACTICING! Well, you're definitely not a n00b anymore (pardon my French). You're at the point where you wouldn't completely humiliate yourself at the arcades, but you probably won't impress many people there. In fact, you may just bore them with your simple steps. It's time to go to the next level. So, first tip is to KNOW THE SONGS. You don't necessarily need to memorize the steps, but have a basic understanding of the song before you go into it. Even memorize the music itself, the lyrics, etc. so you can whistle along. Know where the tempo changes may occur, where stops are. Most importantly, know where the songs musical notes occur in the melody, because these will be mostly what you step. Now that we're heading into dangerous territory, there is one big rule that I have to stress right away: Remember how in the last part I told you to "find your center"? Well, you've found it by now, so now it's time to GET OFF IT. That's a crutch that's let you into the game, but it will hold you back later on. What you have to learn is to return your feet to the center as rarely as possible, if at all. Move your feet from one arrow to the next, and don't move them unless you have an arrow to go to. This is probably the hardest thing you'll ever have to learn as a DDR player. Once you've relinquished your grip on the center, you only stand to improve up to the highest reaches of DDR-dom. This actually leads to the other major point of going intermediate: Eighth notes. Those are those off-colored ones. You'll have to deal with a lot of them, so learn to love them now. This is actually a good first step to leaving the center, because you are absolutely required to step three or more arrows in succession, and you'll have no time to return to the center at all. Use groups of three eighth notes to figure how to properly move between arrows; combinations such as up-left-down, where your right foot goes on up, left foot goes on left, and your right foot is already carrying back towards the down arrow, for example. Once you get strings of three down, you'll be ready to tackle longer strings, of four, five, seven, even nine if they're not too tangly... So, for this end, you'll want to go for songs of four to six feet in difficulty, as well as treading into the blue blue waters of Standard Mode. Just about all songs of this difficulty have at least several eighth notes to give you practice. Take these opportunities to develop your step combinations for your own style, so you'll be ready to use them when they appear again in harder songs. Also, it may behoove you to get into Workout Mode and repeatedly hammer some songs, particularly those of a brisk pace. This is a good first step to building up all-important stamina. =================================== 3F. Dancing Tips for the Advanced = =================================== KEEP PRACTICING! All right. You're through messing around, and through getting condescending looks from your peers at the arcade. It's time to show them what you can really do and kick it up a notch or three. If you're really serious now, it's once again time for a new pad. Although 7, 8, and even some 9-footers are possible on a soft, flimsy pad, you just won't get the high scores you cherish. For this, I turned to RedOctane's Ignition 2.0. It's also a soft pad, but the thick foam insert, soft gripping bottom, and raised step platforms make it a good pad for aspiring champions, all for a paltry 100 clams. Of course, if you have the money to blow (approximately $300), you may want to take it even further and buy the Cobalt Flux pad, which is a custom-made hard metal pad. It's VERY resilient, and much like pads you'll see in the arcades. Anyway, pads aside, it's time to get down to business: First, you better have mastered the stuff from the previous sections. I want to be able to yell out a song title and for you to hum it right there so you know what it sounds like. I don't wanna see your feet touch that center, soldier, or you'll drop and give me fifty. At this point, you should also have quick enough eye-foot coordination so that matching arrows on the screen with proper steps is second-nature. Now, for some new tactics: Chaos. You'll soon find as you reach the higher levels, that not all arrows are quarter notes and eighth notes. You'll find sixteenths, twelfths, and thirty-second notes thrown in to mess you up. Very rarely will they be in random. Almost always, they'll match up with how the song goes, so you'll at least have that going for you. So, a thorough knowledge of the songs will allow you to surmount this hurdle with little difficulty. Taps. This is the name I like to give eighth notes all on the same arrow. These are always a pain, because you have to train your foot to tap rapidly on the same arrow for a possibly long time, and it can really wear you out. There's no easy way to get around this, you just have to learn it as you go. Gallops. This is the popular name for a series of steps that has two sixteenth note steps together, then two sixteen notes of dead space, then two note steps together, and so on. When you step these notes, you'll feel like a horse gallopping, which derives the name. Oftentimes, these notes will be strung so that the last note in one gallop is the first note of the next gallop. To properly step these, leave your last-stepping foot in place, so it'll be ready to step the next gallop while your other foot moves to the next note. This leads to the final tactic. Axis of Rotation or "crossovers". Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to have your upper body directly facing the screen at all times. A very important tactic for the toughest songs is turning your body so that making truly difficult steps becomes easier. Using alternating feet on long series' of eighth notes is far less taxing than taking two or more eighth notes with one foot. The best way to start turning your body is with left-down-right eighth note combos. Left foot on the left arrow, right foot on the down, and turn so that your left foot hits the right arrow. It'll be very disorienting at first, but the hard songs will really take it out of you if you don't learn. After learning a basic turn, learn to maintain your body at a 90 degree angle to the screen for extended periods of time, and then taking it further by rotating 180 degrees, or even 270 and 360, if you're brave enough to take your eyes off the screen. Finally, it's important to be in relatively good shape for this. You have to have the proper stamina and leg strength to pull off the toughest ones, because rather dexterous and tiring feats will be required of you, so keep pounding at it, do hard songs repeatedly to build up strength, and push yourself harder and harder to go all the way up to the great green Heavy Mode. And lastly, never tackle 10-footers without a good insurance plan backing you up... ^_^ ****************************************************************************** 4. DEFAULT SONGS ****************************************************************************** The way the song list has the normal set up is to arrange the licenses first, then the Konami Originals first by order of their Light difficulty, then alphabetically after that. Well, that's all well and good, but it makes for lousy FAQ ordering, so, for simplicity's sake, we'll go alphabetically. ========= 4A. .59 = ========= Artist: dj TAKA Genre: Chill Out* BPM: 135 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 4 4 STD: 6 6 HVY: 7 7 Play Notes: The song carries at a steady pace, until the end, where it slows down ever so slightly. Heavy Notes: Prepare for lengthy streams during the main melody, with a couple of gallops thrown in to match the piano hits. The streams are fairly straightforward, though. Also, during the bridge, you'll find some streams of sixteenths, but they stay on the same two arrows. --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 2nd Style DDR Debut: DDR 4th Mix (Arcade) American Appearances: DDR Konamix, DDR Extreme USA Artist Notes: dj TAKA should be no stranger to Bemani fans. Often considered to be just as popular (if not moreso) than Naoki, Takayuki Ishikawa has been with Konami since Beatmania IIDX. He's done many DDR and Beatmania tunes. Misc. Notes: So, what's the significance of ".59"? Well, "point five nine" in Japanese is "ten-go-kyu". This is very similar to "tengoku", which is Japanese for "heaven" or "paradise". ==================================== 4B. ABSOLUTE (Cuff-N-Stuff it Mix) = ==================================== Artist: Thuggie D. Genre: Epic Trance BPM: 146 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 3 4 STD: 6 7 HVY: 6 7 Heavy Notes: Definitely not as tough as the original. It's mostly small streams. The thing that might throw you is the large number of freezes, and a few odd tricks they try do with them. --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: BRAND NEW American Appearances: DDR Extreme 2 Artist Notes: Thuggie D. is a psuedonym for "Gamebeat", a sound group that Konami of Hawaii hired to create new songs for Ultramix. They're headed by Darryl S. Duncan, most probably where the "D" came from. This is a remix of the classic tune of the same name by dj TAKA, featured in DDR Konamix and DDR Extreme USA. ============================ 4C. AFTER THE GAME OF LOVE = ============================ Artist: NPD3 Genre: Jazz BPM: 105 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 1 2 STD: 4 4 HVY: 5 6 Heavy Notes: Small streams, and some double steps inserted into the streams, but very little. With the nice easy tempo, you'll find that this is probably the easiest Heavy in the game. --- Lyrics: Let me sing it to you Why are we here like this? I don't know, too many drinks and a kiss? Male and female, what is there to do? That's right, the beasty rendezvous You wanna go Greco-Roman style? To meet your needs I'll even run a mile Be prepared, we're gonna have some fun And the time has come Round one (Yeah) (Come on) (Here we go, here we go) (4,3,2,1) After the game of love baby All I wanna do is be lazy Stay in bed like we don't care What's up outside After the game of love baby You know you're drivin' me crazy Between the sheets Just you and me Hey baby, what did ya think of that? What?! You want some more? Man! Hey ref, if there is one, that is Ring that bell for us Round Two! --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: DDR 3rd Mix (JP PS1) American Appearances: DDR Konamix (as AFTER THE GAME, lyrics removed) Artist Notes: NPD3 is an alias for U1-ASAMI, a Konami Original artist who's had his hands in several DDR tunes for home mixes. ==================== 4D. BALLAD FOR YOU = ==================== Artist: NM feat. THOMAS HOWARD Genre: Ballad* BPM: 64 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 2 2 STD: 5 5 HVY: 7 7 Heavy Notes: The biggest issue is the incredibly slow tempo. The song's in triplets. Other than that, the steps are pretty easy. --- Lyrics: I was the happiest guy That's what everyone said (everyone said) But, inside I was lonely then Still I played my part so well No one could ever tell Just a smiling face On an empty shell And then Look what you did when you came along (Look what you did) Made me see I was wrong (What you did) I felt so thick I'm losing my mind But, I don't really care cause I'm satisfied Look what you did to me now (Look what you did) My resistance is all breaking down (My resistances) Now it's up to you I'm in love with you, anyhow (When I dream of you) Oh, won't you look (what you did) Look what you did to me now Turned my universe upside down I don't recognize who I was any more I guess I was just playing a clown I thank heaven above (heaven above) For showing me what it's made of (it's made of) Look what you did to me now (Look what you did) I'm in love --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 6th Style DDR Debut: BRAND NEW Artist Notes: NM is short for Naoki Maeda (info in FAQ). Thomas Howard Lichtenstein is best known for the song "Silent Hill", but has also done a lot of work for BEMANI's Guitar Freaks and Drummania series. Misc. Notes: This song ousts "bag" as the second slowest song in DDR history, the first being "Be in my paradise". ============================================ 4E. CAN'T STOP FALLIN' IN LOVE (SPEED MIX) = ============================================ Artist: NAOKI Genre: Speed Rave BPM: 170 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 4 4 STD: 6 6 HVY: 9 9 Heavy Notes: Welcome to Flavor Country, ladies and germs. There are a few gallops to contend with at the main chorus, and at the bridge, but the majority of the entire song is massive waves of streams with crossovers and multiple taps, all coming at a nice crisp 170 BPM. This is a very good song for practicing your stamina and crossovers. --- Lyrics: My life meant nothing to me then a guy like you came along Everything is moving so fast, I gotta get my feet on the ground Unhappy days are over 'cause I can always be with you Lying in your arms day by day, makes me feel Ohh... so brand new Can't stop fallin' in love Tell me you will be true (forever baby) I just can't stop dreaming of you everyday (every way) Say you love me baby Say you will always be mine You'll never break my heart I just can't stop fallin' in love Baby you became Makin' love with you is all I wanna do (wanna do) Can't stop fallin' in love Give your heart and soul Stay with me this time and we'll make history (you and me) --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: DDR 5th Mix (Arcade) American Appearances: DDR Extreme USA Artist Notes: Info on Naoki is in the FAQ. Misc Notes: The original CAN'T STOP FALLIN' IN LOVE is in DDR Konamix and DDRMAX2 USA. ============== 4F. CANDY <3 = ============== Artist: Riyu Kosaka Genre: Candy Pop BPM: 180 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 3 3 STD: 5 5 HVY: 7 7 Heavy Notes: Not too bad a seven-footer. The biggest problem is a whole bunch of crossovers and quite a few freezes, and the pace is a bit quick, too. --- Lyrics (English words are capitalized): Sweet Lover... yeah, yeah, yay Doo-doo-doodoo-doo-doo-doodoo-doo Lalala Forever Dream kitto mousugu hora miete nakatta mono ni deaeru hazu Love Song kitto ima kara sou anata dake ni omoi o koe ni shite... Everyday Everywhere kokoro ni niji kakete nana-iro no Melody doko made mo sora takaku Everyday Everytime kokoro ni hibikasete yasashii Harmony itsu made mo ai o komete La la lala... la la lala... la la la la... Oooohh... yeah Everyday Everywhere Make Sure Of Love Again sono tabi kimochi tsukaete kono uta de Everyday Everytime anata e todokeru yo koisuru Rhythm itsu made mo nari tsudzukete English Translation: Sweet lover... yeah yeah yeah... Doo-doo-doodoo doo doo doodoo do La la la, forever... Like a dream, soon things like I've only imagined before will come to me. This love song marks the beginning because now you're the only one who can turn my feelings to love. Everyday and everywhere a rainbow spreads across our hearts All seven colors of that melody flow into the sky as far as we can see. Everyday and every time, echoing in our hearts Is a sweet harmony that will encompass our love as long as we are here. La la lala... Oooohh, yeah! Everyday and everywhere, make sure of the love again As we go, this feeling keeps on going, just like this song! Everyday and every time, I'll always bring you The rhythm that'll make you love me forever! --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: DDRMAX2: DDR 7th Mix (Arcade) American Appearances: DDR Extreme 2 Artist Notes: Riyu Kosaka is the most recognizable member of Konami's own J-pop group: Be For U. Check DIVE for more info on them. Misc. Notes: KCEH is caught holding the ball on this one: the steps are not the actual steps for CANDY <3. Instead, for some reason, they used the steps for CANDY * (featured in DDRMAX USA and DDR Ultramix 3). The proper steps are in DDR Extreme 2. ======================== 4G. Castles In The Sky = ======================== Artist: Ian Van Dahl feat. Marsha Genre: Trance BPM: 140 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 3 3 STD: 6 7 HVY: 8 9 Heavy Notes: There are streams of decent length here, but nothing too difficult. The hard part comes when you have to throw sixteenths in the mess, including the long bunch just before the main melody. Also, careful on the verse, because the steps don't quite follow the lyrics. --- Lyrics: Do you ever question your life? Do you ever wonder why? Do you ever see in your dreams All the castles in the sky? Oh tell me why Do we build castles in the sky? Oh tell me why All the castles way up high Please tell me why Do we build castles in the sky? Oh tell me why All the castles way up high --- Song Type: License First Appearance: BRAND NEW Artist Notes: Ian Van Dahl is not exactly a person, but an act. The producers of the act are Cristophe Chantzis and Erik Vanspauwen. ========== 4H. DIVE = ========== Artist: Be For U Genre: J-Pop BPM: 155 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 4 4 STD: 5 6 HVY: 8 7 Heavy Notes: Well, the good news is that there's very little turning. The bad news is that about every other hard element is in this song. Double steps at the beginning of streams, gallops in the beginning, middle, and end, and a chaotic ending, following the music. Also, there are several double and triple taps on single arrows throughout. --- Lyrics: (English words are capitalized) sekai o tomete... o tomete... tomete... Dive kakushi kirenai afureru kono omoi mou himitsu ni ha dekinai hitomi sorasenai dakishimeru omoi no Tension anata e to Reflect suhada o terasu Passion mo sono mama Evolution sekai o tomete mou watashi ga tomaranai kono yoru ni tobikonde yuku Dive To The Night jikan o tomete dakedo ai ha tomaranai kono umi ni tobikonde yuku takaku anata ni ima Keep On Lovin'. Can't Stop My Heart mou watashi ga tomaranai kono ai ni tobikonde yuku Dive To The Night Dive To The Night English Translation: Stop the World.... Every city is overflowing with these feelings A secret can't be kept by unwavering eyes Embracing this feeling of tension..you reflect Naked, shining passion just as we are...evolution stop the world again I won't stop This night is jumping....Dive to the night Time stops but love won't stop This jumping ocean is now fighting with you Keep on Lovin..Can't stop my heart, I won't stop This love is jumping...Dive to the night Dive to the night --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: DDR 5th Mix (Arcade) American Appearances: DDR Konamix, DDR Extreme 2 Artist Notes: Be For U is Noria Shiraishi, Riyu Kosaka, Yoma Komatsu, and Shiyuna Maehara. Since DDR 5th Mix, this J-Pop band has put together a whole bunch of songs for DDR and other Konami rhythm games. They're most well-known, in addition to this series, for "Firefly", "BREAK DOWN!", and "GRADUATION". Also, Riyu Kosaka and Yoma Komatsu have done their own solo acts for certain songs, such as "true..." and "ever snow". Misc. Notes: The remix of this song "more deep & deeper style" is featured in DDRMAX2 USA. ======================================== 4I. Do That Thang (M*A*S*H Radio Edit) = ======================================== Artist: MASAI Genre: Dance Pop BPM: 123 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 4 4 STD: 7 7 HVY: 8 8 Heavy Notes: On the "livin' it up" parts, you'll have four sixteenths. Every time. Guaranteed. Outside of that, there are streams of decent length, with doubles thrown in, as well as a few freezes, and some gallops. --- Lyrics: I love the way you work it, show me what you got You me baby wild goin one on one I love the way you work it, show me what you got Uh oh Livin' it up, livin' it up Let me do my thang, do my thang Givin' it up, givin' it up Let me do my thang, do my thang Standin' it up, takin' it up Let me do my thang, do my thang Givin' it up, givin' it up See, I been thinking it over almost everyday I gotta admit but that is just a little too much I see you moving your torso An' you also making me wanna go Dancing makin' it move Feeling the grooves (Get you hot) Tell baby what's your name An' get in the game Tell me if your feelin the same Cause I know that He's got a vibe thing Be the best and then your gonna be a man So move a little closer (closer, closer) We can work it undercover (covert cover) Gimme what you got Kinda hot So baby dont stop, I want you So baby let me do that thing (Uh oh) Livin' it up, livin' it up Let me do my thang, do my thang Giving it up, giving it up Let me do my thang, do my thang (Ooo, ooo, do it!) Standin' it up, takin' it up Let me do my thang, do my thang Giving It Up, Giving It up So baby let me do that thang (Livin' it up, livin' it up) Let me do my thang, do my thang So baby let me do that thang (Giving it up, giving it up) Let me do my thang, do my thang Standin' it up, takin' it up Let me do my thang, do my thang (Baby let me do that thing) Livin' it up, livin' it up Lovin you baby, when you do that thang... I love the way you work it, show me what you got Lovin you baby, when you do that thang... --- Song Type: License First Appearance: BRAND NEW Artist Notes: MASAI is a British rock/folk duo. They are Sharon Amos and Anna Crane. This song was released in late January of 2003. Misc. Notes: This song has a full music video, instead of the standard mess in the background with Afro and Lady. ============================== 4J. DROP THE BOMB (SySF Mix) = ============================== Artist: Scotty D. Genre: Euro Trance BPM: 150 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 3 3 STD: 5 5 HVY: 7 8 Heavy Notes: Medium-length streams with freezes for the most part. There are a few that require you to turn. Once you get to the second chorus, you'll find gallops thrown into the mix, as well as a three-note string of sixteenths. --- Lyrics: Sorry, but could I have the music louder? Yeah drop the bomb! Just drop the bomb! I'm kinda dizzy, 'cause of my dreams... Yeah drop the bomb! 1, 2, 3, 4! Getting sick and tired of the fossil-like system Now or never it's the time to resist 'em It's easy to blast them all away Pull a trigger, push a button, say adios to today Don't get me wrong, I'm a pacifist The mind can do more than the fist Explosives are not what it takes (You know, terrorists always make these mistakes) What we gotta do is build momentum If you need the right tools invent 'em Ride the wave of time, come feel the rhythm The march to the future has begun, get with 'em The brain is the generator of almighty power Either do it now or your master plan goes sour Yeah! Are you ready to take that fall? It's up to you to make that call to drop the bomb! Yeah, drop the bomb! Just drop the bomb! Let me see that bomb! Just... What we gotta do is build momentum If you need the right tools invent 'em Ride the wave of time, come feel the rhythm The march to the future has begun, get with 'em The brain is the generator of almighty power Either do it now or your master plan goes sour Yeah! Are you ready to take that fall? It's up to you to make that call! 1, 2, 3, 4! So, drop the bomb! Yeah, drop the bomb! Just drop the bomb! Let me see you drop that bomb! --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: DDRMAX USA Artist Notes: Scott Dolph is the American relations guy for KCET. This remix was put together by Sota Fujimori, composer of Look To The Sky. Misc. Notes: The original DROP THE BOMB appears in DDR USA, DDR Konamix, and DDR Extreme USA. ========== 4K. DXY! = ========== Artist: TaQ Genre: Techno* BPM: 148 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 4 4 STD: 6 6 HVY: 8 8 Heavy Notes: Looks pretty simple from the beginning, with small streams, then it breaks into three-note streams with a double at the end for a while. Then it goes into a soft part with a few steps to match the percussion. Then, it breaks into seven-note streams with a double at the end, then a long stream, then another stream, with doubles thrown in every four steps. --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 4th Style DDR Debut: DDR 5th Mix (Arcade) American Appearances: DDR Konamix Artist Notes: TaQ Sakihabara is a popular Konami Original artist, who's done many beatmania tunes. ================================== 4L. Electro Tuned (the SubS mix) = ================================== Artist: TaQ Genre: Big Beat* BPM: 125 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 5 4 STD: 6 6 HVY: 9 8 Heavy Notes: The relatively slow pace is just an invitation for complicated rhythms. The good news is that there's pretty much no turning to do, but you have plenty of gallops to deal with, as well as several double taps in sixteenth notes. The rhythm you'll settle into is pretty steady, though. --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 2nd Style DDR Debut: DDR 5th Mix (Arcade) American Appearances: DDRMAX USA Artist Notes: See DXY!. =================== 4M. exotic ethnic = =================== Artist: RevenG Genre: Spiritual BPM: 190 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 4 4 STD: 5 6 HVY: 9 9 Heavy Notes: Ugh, what a pain. exotic ethnic has two claims to fame. Long streams and LOTS of turning around. Hold off on this one if you haven't been practicing your turning. Other than that, no problem... >_> --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: DDRMAX: DDR 6th Mix (Arcade) American Appearances: DDRMAX USA Artist Notes: RevenG is a psuedonym for Naoki dedicated to song styles from all over the world. ==================== 4N. Healing Vision = ==================== Artist: DE-SIRE Genre: Drum'N'Bass BPM: 49-196 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 3 3 STD: 6 6 HVY: 8 9 Play Notes: The songs starts at 98 BPM for eight measures, then speeds up to the standard 196 for much of the song. A little after halfway through, you'll come upon the super slowdown, which will lower the BPM to 49 as you hear heartbeats, then a speed up back to 196 until the end, which drops back down to 98. Heavy Notes: The opener is hard, requiring you to follow the opening percussion, which includes sixteenth notes, and it's not a steady pattern, either. Once the song gets going, you'll face several streams, short at first, then getting longer as you get into the song. At the major slowdown, you'll be tapping the heartbeats, which aren't all spaced apart the same way. Then, you'll go back up to speed, where you'll find it's relatively easy to the end. --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: DDR 5th Mix (Arcade) American Appearances: DDR Konamix, DDRMAX USA Artist Notes: DE-SIRE is Naoki's psuedonym for Healing Vision and the TRIP MACHINE series. ===================== 4O. HYPNØTIC CRISIS = ===================== Artist: BLUE DESTROYERS Genre: Breakbeats BPM: 134 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 5 5 STD: 6 7 HVY: 9 9 Heavy Notes: Not a particularly difficulty nine-footer. There are several gallops that match the main guitar melody, and some small streams with turns. --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: DDR 4th Mix (Arcade) Artist Notes: BLUE DESTROYERS is a Naoki alias. ============== 4P. HYSTERIA = ============== Artist: NAOKI 190 Genre: R&B BPM: 190 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 4 3 STD: 6 5 HVY: 8 7 Heavy Notes: The tempo is definitely your biggest enemy. Besides the great speed, there isn't much to point out, besides the common occurence of the step pattern "left-right, up, down, left-right", which you'll learn to do quite well. --- Lyrics: I was the teacher and I made you learn I was the flame, and you just got burnt By me the one and only, Chaos is here To preach havoc and destruction and to strike fear Demolishin' my foes just like that I see the fools and they want to combat So I pull out the same rhyme, don't waste no time Brushin' them off with the freshest of lines So we could see who is the better of the best Well I've won but they've flunked the test Stoppin' for no one just like the shogun My blade is my rhymes, usin' it, then I'm done Picture me, I'm on top of my world now Picture me, I'm ahead of my game Never stop, not for anyone, not now Gonna take you up all the same (ah, on top of, ahhh I'm on top, oh on top of the world oh world) Picture me, I'm on top of my world now Picture me, I'm ahead of my game Never stop, not for anyone, not now Gonna take you up all the same Picture me, I'm on top of my world now Picture me, I'm ahead of my game Never stop, not for anyone, not now Gonna take you up all the same all the same all the same --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: DDR Solo Bass Mix (Arcade) American Appearances: DDR Konamix, DDRMAX2 USA Artist Notes: See the FAQ for info on Naoki Maeda. The 190 is simply a reference to the BPM this song clips along at. ===================== 4Q. INFINITE PRAYER = ===================== Artist: L.E.D. LIGHT feat. Goro Genre: Oceanian Tribal Trance* BPM: 137 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 2 2 STD: 6 6 HVY: 7 7 Heavy Notes: The greatest difficulty is the song's length, nearly two minutes. However, the steps aren't particularly difficult. Just some lengthy streams and delayed chaos steps. --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania Append GOTTAMIX2 (JP PS1) DDR Debut: BRAND NEW American Appearances: DDR Extreme 2 Artist Notes: Toshiyuki Kakuta is L.E.D., and started his Konami career in beatmania. He's written many songs for Konami's rhythm games, several of which appear on this game in unlocks and song packs. ======================================= 4R. INSERTiON (Machine Gun Kelly Mix) = ======================================= Artist: Thuggie D. Genre: Euro Trance BPM: 69-139 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 3 3 STD: 5 6 HVY: 7 7 Play Notes: About halfway through the song, the tempo drops to 69. It will speed back up once the percussion kicks back in. Heavy Notes: The slowdown can complicate matters, but mostly you'll have easy streams and some gallops. --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: BRAND NEW American Appearances: DDR Extreme 2 Artist Notes: See ABSOLUTE Misc. Notes: This is a remix of the song by NAOKI underground, which appears in DDRMAX USA. ============================== 4S. KEEP ON MOVIN' (DMX Mix) = ============================== Artist: N.M.R-typeG Genre: Dance Pop BPM: 132 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 3 4 STD: 5 5 HVY: 7 7 Heavy Notes: Simple streams abound, for the most part. Later in the song, you'll have some double steps ending the streams. Also, you'll have to step the synth brass hits, which aren't too difficult at all once you know them. --- Lyrics: Doin' it, doin' it I-i-it, all new happy, happy, happy Doin' it, d-d-doin' it I-i-i-it Keep on, keep on, keep on, keep on doin' it (doin' it) Do, do, d-d-doin' it, i-i-i-it All new happy, happy, happy Keep on, keep on doin' it (doin' it) Do, do, d-d-doin' it, i-i-i-it Keep on, keep on, keep on, keep on doin' it All new happy on your own (keep on, keep on, keep on, oh) Keep on, keep on, keep on, keep on doin' it (What about my love) Hope you feel good, hope you feel better, ooh! Oh yeah, that's right, you'll be alone Why don't you get out, won't you feel the need You got so much of what you like You better looks at life, cause I've got this for you Yeah, we want you to savor day, for you to get away Now if you don't care about what I say, then you gotta think about the time Because it's on your mind, it got your body goin' In the motion, as I'm going through this flowing groove, it's funky Keep on, keep on, keep on, keep on doin' it All new happy on your own (keep on, keep on, keep on, oh) Keep on, keep on, keep on, keep on doin' it (What about my love) Hope you feel good, hope you feel better, ooh! Keep on, keep on, keep on, keep on doin' it (Doin' it, doin' it, doin' it) --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: Dance ManiaX DDR Debut: BRAND NEW American Appearances: DDR Extreme 2 Artist Notes: N.M.R is an alias for Naoki. Misc. Notes: "DMX Mix" does not at all refer to the rapper/actor of the same name. It's an abbreviation for Dance ManiaX. The original version of this song is in DDR USA and DDR Extreme USA. ========================= 4T. Keep Ya Body Movin' = ========================= Artist: Thuggie D. Genre: R&B BPM: 95 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 2 2 STD: 4 4 HVY: 5 6 Heavy Notes: A nice, slow, and easy Heavy. The only possible trip-ups would be the double steps within the streams. --- Lyrics: (Keep ya body movin') (Keep ya body movin') (Keep ya) Dance, dance revolution Keep your body movin' Keep ya body movin' left to right Keep ya body movin' front to back Now first things first Ain't no time to rehearse Now put your front foot forward Now switch your tail in reverse Slide to the side But you gots to do it right I see you thinking that you all that (eh, you a'ight...) Wigglin' and twigglin' Keep your bottom jigglin' Work it, twirk it Exercise adrenaline Thuggie D ya see forgot the solution Dance revolution Dance, dance revolution Keep your body movin' Keep ya body movin' left to right Keep ya body movin' front to back Dance, dance revolution Keep your body movin' Keep ya body movin' left to right Keep ya body movin' front to back Now pop for me I just wanna you hip-hop for me Take it to the to top now stop for me Rock for me, now drop for me Don't get scared Everybody's watching you but we don't care You know what you gotta do Up'n hit it, take that chance And get your step on dance dance revolution Dance, dance revolution Keep your body movin' Keep ya body movin' left to right Keep ya body movin' front to back Dance, dance revolution Keep your body movin' Keep ya body movin' left to right Keep ya body movin' front to back --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: BRAND NEW Artist Notes: See ABSOLUTE =============== 4U. Kind Lady = =============== Artist: OKUYATOS Genre: Disco House BPM: 135 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 4 4 STD: 6 5 HVY: 7 8 Heavy Notes: This is a pretty standard seven-footer. There are very few turns, not-too-long streams, and some rhythm following near the beginning and in the vocals. --- Lyrics: A fool for love He knew that his heart was healing He'd been hurt too much to try again But when she caught his eye Ain't no man could fight the feeling He knew he had to try to let love in Smile to let her know She was in the mood for talking So then he began to play the game Before he knew it He had told her how much he'd been hurting How he was hoping she was not the same Could you be The kind of lady that I'm seeking? After all of this time Could this be true love? And she said, Boy you don't have to look no more I'll give the love you need 'til you holler enough, guaranteed Not like the rest, boy, I'm a kind lady You've been hurt but be sure boy I am the cure And when you wake up late thinking it's a dream Just touch me boy you know, you can count on me Believe me Baby This lady You know what you've found in me Is a lady Kind o'lady That can give you what you need Baby A kind lady That will never leave you lonely and Just maybe This lady Finally you've found me, oh Kind lady --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: DDRMAX: DDR 6th Mix (JP PS2) American Appearances: DDRMAX USA, DDRMAX2 USA Artist Notes: OKUYATOS is Sota Fujimori, a Konami Original artist who's done a TON of work, recently, with DDR home mixes. Misc. Notes: The "interlude" portion of this song is a Challenge Remix in DDRMAX2 USA and a normal song in DDR Ultramix 2 (SP8) ========================= 4V. La Señorita Virtual = ========================= Artist: 2MB Genre: Speed Latin BPM: 182 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 7 6 STD: 8 7 HVY: 8 8 Heavy Notes: Well, this song is hard on all difficulties, so knowing the notes here can pretty much help you across the board. First, ouch. There are a lot of short streams, some that follow the music, others that don't. There are a few points in the song that throw doubles in the streams, but they aren't too frequent. However, there are a LOT of turning spots here. In some cases, you're better off stepping two arrows with one foot as opposed to just turning. This one's a big stamina drainer. --- Lyrics: Oooo, la senorita! (repeated) Wanna kiss you all over (repeated) Sitting in the corner with a coffee cup Reading the newspaper, not looking up She smiles as she finds something funny there, The sunlight shining in her hair You know she has a mind, she has an attitude And she likes her space and her solitude She'll tease you or please you, if she's feeling good Or burn you like you knew she would --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: DDR 3rd Mix (JP PS1) American Appearances: DDR Konamix Artist Notes: 2MB is an alias for U1-ASAMI (see AFTER THE GAME OF LOVE). The lyrics in this song are by Thomas Howard Lichtenstein. Misc. Notes: The original version of this song is in DDR USA, DDR Extreme USA, and in Song Pack 7, which you can only download from Ultramix 2. ============================================== 4W. Let the beat hit em! (CLASSIC R&B STYLE) = ============================================== Artist: STONE BROS. Genre: R&B BPM: 102 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 3 3 STD: 5 5 HVY: 6 6 Heavy Notes: This song would be pretty hard if it were any faster. Lots of turning and double steps in the streams. Fortunately, it's pretty slow, so if you want to practice these techniques, here's the place. --- Lyrics: Turn me on Let's see who's better (let's see) If you wanna play a tune I wanna groove with you So turn me on Hey yo, I'm like this, so watch the moves that I make How I take over the floor, throw the grooves that I shake I'm number one, how'd you figure that I'm losing my place If you're the joker, player, then who's the ace Hey, yo, it's me, the player to beat, I'm playin' for keeps I got some special moves, so homey don't sleep You learn and I teach controllin' the game You can brag all you want, but you kids don't be rollin' the same I'm bringin' the pain... The game is done, you might as well run My time is come and I'm gonna shine like the sun No surprise, I'll bust a flip on you guys The dance moves I do, I'm keepin' it live Keepin' the vibe, fly-guy style express Competition is none, player, and I jam like death I'm the best, can't be beat, you know it's me, keep up the pace and you'll advance with me, c'mon Let's see who's better You wanna play a tune I wanna groove with you So turn me on --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: DDR Extra Mix (JP PS1) American Appearances: DDR Konamix, DDRMAX USA Artist Notes: Stone Bros. is a Naoki psuedonym (see the FAQ for info) Misc. Notes: The original Let the beat hit em! was featured in DDR Disney Mix, and there's a IIDX Version featured in DDRMAX USA. ======================== 4X. Let's talk it over = ======================== Artist: SHIN Murayama feat. Argie Phine Genre: Soul* BPM: 100 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 2 2 STD: 5 4 HVY: 6 7 Heavy Notes: There are moments in the song where you'll hit an arrow that's delayed slightly. Beyond that, the streams are pretty simple. Few turns, so this should be an easy song to pick up, in theory. --- Lyrics: I think you love me Because your eyes, they tell me so Cause every time I look They burst on fire My friends think I'm crazy For wanting you so much But I don't really care when it comes to us I just want to work it out Even if it's gonna take all night All I want is to be with you Every morning noon and night A-just with you So let's talk it over Communication's so much better For you and me You gotta come on over Cause I just want to make things better For you and me --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 3rd Style DDR Debut: DDR 4th Mix American Appearances: DDRMAX USA Artist Notes: Shinichiro Murayama is the artist, and Argie Phine is the vocalist for this song. ====================================== 4Y. Look To The Sky (True Color Mix) = ====================================== Artist: SySF feat. Anna Genre: Trance BPM: 140 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 4 3 STD: 5 5 HVY: 7 7 Heavy Notes: This isn't too hard at all. Really, it could be seen as just an excuse to throw freeze arrows into LTTS. Anyway, there's very little turning, streams are quite simple, and there's no chaos whatsoever. Should be a relatively easy seven-footer to AA. --- Lyrics: S.O.T.A. Feeling sad and lonely Cause I can't find you Call your telephone And there's never no answer Said you love me Kissed me We were in heaven Said I'm sorry Love you, want you forever Every night I look at the sky Call your name And wonder where you are Every night I look at the sky Baby, miss you Won't you come back S.O.T.A. --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: DDRMAX USA American Appearances: DDR Extreme 2 Artist Notes: See Kind Lady for info on SySF, aka Sota Fujimori. Anna Quinn is the vocalist for this song. Misc. Notes: The original version of this song is in DDR Konamix and DDRMAX USA. The "Trance Mix" of this song is in DDR Extreme 2. =========================== 4Z. LUV TO ME (disco mix) = =========================== Artist: tiger YAMATO Genre: Euro Beat* BPM: 154 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 4 4 STD: 7 8 HVY: 9 8 Heavy Notes: A pretty tough nine-footer. There are lots of streams, but only a few that require turning. There are some sixteenths thrown in, and a little bit of chaos. --- Lyrics: Neon signs were shining bright And in the street lights you turned away I saw your shadow was fading away Well, I lost you all of a sudden Good-bye my love, I love you too so Before you went away, I didn't know Memories awake, only in my dream When I think I lost them, they all come back to me You said that you love me Looked at me softly You kissed me and held me all night so tight I know what you're feeling I know what you're dreaming All that you feel and everything in your mind The memories are so clear So many good years Sweet ones I hold dear Can't hold back the tears I need you by my side These feelings I can't hide So don't walk away, boy Baby won't you bring back Love me... --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX DDR Debut: DDR Club Mix Artist Notes: tiger YAMATO is Reo Nagumo, better known as "dj nagureo". He's one of the pioneers of beatmania music. Misc. Notes: The AMD Mix of this tune is in DDR Konamix. The "UCCHIE'S EDITON" of this song is in DDR Ultramix 2. ================== 4AA. ON THE JAZZ = ================== Artist: Jonny Dynamite! Genre: Jazz BPM: 130 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 2 3 STD: 4 5 HVY: 7 7 Heavy Notes: For half of the song, you'll deal with the organ hits, in a psuedo-triplet style. For the other half, you'll have lengthy streams with a little turning, and in between, you'll have a little bit of chaos as you match Jonny's lyrics. --- Lyrics: Jazz Jazz Jazz When I step onto the dance floor I gotta pause and thank the Lord Thank him for the gifts he gave me An addiction to the rhythm and jammin' feet Anytime that I hear the jazz play I gotta tell them half-steppers "Get out my way" Trix are for kids and I'm playin' for keeps I can buy you and sell you, you can keep the receipt 'Cause can't nobody move the crowd the way I do I feel for any fool that might try to Heard the boom boom baby girl never you fear I'm Jonny Dynamite let 'em know I'm up in here The jazz is on the one, and the music's bumpin' DJ's got the whole crowd jumpin' Door to door we go for yours All we want is more, more jazz (Can y'all handle more jazz? Yeah all we want is more jazz Feel me Break it down for me now, yo) Aight now, swing it Like they used to do Put the house beat to it and before I'm through You might learn a thing or two you can show your peeps And you can catch me on Soul Train late next week Don't you know I'm all that and a bucket of wings? I'm on the jazz, when I feel the need to shake my groove thing When you see me comin' sit back, relax Tell your boys, look out step back And feel that jazz (hot, sexual) (here I come again, here I come again Yet again... Dynamite's blowin' up the show Save my soul) --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: DDR 5th Mix (JP PS1) American Appearances: DDR Konamix, DDR Extreme USA Artist Notes: Jonny Dynamite! is most probably the vocalist. This song was put together by U1-ASAMI (see AFTER THE GAME OF LOVE). ================== 4BB. OVERBLAST!! = ================== Artist: L.E.D. LIGHT Genre: Warp House* BPM: 147 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 3 3 STD: 6 5 HVY: 7 8 Heavy Notes: Several small streams. No big crossovers. There are several freeze arrows, and quite a few gallops, but none that require acrobatic feats. Also, there are several chaotic steps that follow the music. --- 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) DDR Debut: DDRMAX USA Artist Notes: See INFINITE PRAYER ======================= 4CC. PARANOiA ETERNAL = ======================= Artist: STM 200 Genre: Jungle BPM: 200 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 5 5 STD: 6 6 HVY: 9 9 Heavy Notes: Worthy of the name PARANOiA, even if it wasn't done by Naoki. The steps tend to follow the music, and the streams don't get too long, which it good because they make you turn and crossover something fierce. Also, the end has some freezes mixed in with the streams. --- Lyrics: Sound! (repeated) --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: DDR 5th Mix (Arcade) American Appearances: DDR Extreme USA Artist Notes: While most PARANOiAs are composed by Naoki, this is a mix created by a fan as part of a contest, or so I'm told. Misc. Notes: In addition to those in this game, we also have: - PARANOiA on DDR USA, DDR Konamix, and DDR Extreme 2 - PARANOiA MAX (DIRTY MIX) on DDR USA and DDR Extreme USA - PARANOiA MAX (DIRTY MIX) (Club Version Another) on DDRMAX USA - PARANOiA KCET (clean mix) on DDR USA and DDRMAX2 USA - PARANOIA EVOLUTION on DDRMAX USA - PARANOIA survivor on DDR Extreme 2 - PARANOIA survivor MAX on DDR Extreme 2 ================= 4DD. Quickening = ================= Artist: dj TAKA Genre: Psychadelic* BPM: 150 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 3 3 STD: 5 5 HVY: 6 7 Heavy Notes: This song's mostly pretty easy streams, with some freezes thrown in. It picks up in difficulty near the end, but not all that much. --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: Dance ManiaX 2nd Mix DDR Debut: BRAND NEW American Apperances: DDR Extreme 2 Artist Notes: See .59 ====================== 4EE. Ready Steady Go = ====================== Artist: Paul Oakenfold Genre: Euro Trance BPM: 64-256 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 7 6 STD: 8 8 HVY: 9 9 Play Notes: The song begins at 128 bpm. Then, cuts down to 64 once the rhythm drops, then back to 128. It goes to 256 for a percussion riff, then comes back to 128 once again for the main melody. Heavy Notes: Not too bad for a nine-footer. The transition to 256 should be easy to spot, as it's at the end of a long sixteenth run, so you won't be changing rhythms for those steps. Beyond that, there are several gallops and chaotic steps, but they'll flow well with the music. --- Lyrics: Ready, steady, go! Ready, steady, go! Ready, steady, go! Lyrical style in my flow yo Yo Ready Ready Lyrical style in my flow yo Ready, steady, go! Strictly the mother f- Strictly the mother f- Ready, steady, go! Ready, steady, go! --- Song Type: License First Appearance: BRAND NEW Artist Notes: Paul Oakenfold is a wildly popular English DJ who's been in the club scene since 1984. This is the first track on his 2002 album, Bunkka. =========================== 4FF. Sana Mollete Ne Ente = =========================== Artist: Togo Project feat. Sana Genre: Cuban Groove* BPM: 90 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 2 2 STD: 5 5 HVY: 8 8 Heavy Notes: First time out, you'll probably have a tough time with this song. Lots of sixteenths are sandwiched into it. The good news that they either follow the song, or at least flow with the music style. There aren't any large streams of sixteenths, and there's only a little turning. --- Lyrics: (English words are capitalized) watashi no kare wa Double Play suki isshoni Append de asonde itai no ni jikochuu~ jikoman~ jikochuu~ jikoman~ Beat Synchronize de kono mama doukishite Beat Shock de soko o furuwasete ne kaikan~ daikan~ kaikan~ daikan~ Ahh... taka naru mune (Hi-speed de) Ahh, Mmm... koi ha Hidden Mode ...soshite Survival... SANA MORETTE NE ENTE E YEN GAYA SANA MORETTE NE SANA MORETTE NE ENTE E YEN GAYA SANA MORETTE NE watashi no kare wa Double Play suki watashi no kare wa hidari kiki ja nai... English Translation: My boyfriend loves double play, He only wants to play Append. Inside himself~ He's full of pride~ Inside himself~ He's full of pride~ He synchronized the beat sync like this, He shook it with the beat shock. Cheerful Pleasure~ Substantial Pleasure~ Cheerful Pleasure~ Substantial Pleasure~ Ahh...High-beating heart(Of High-Speed), Ahh, Mmm... Love is Hidden Mode, ...And Survival... Sana mollete ne ente e yen gaya, Sana mollete ne ente, Sana mollete ne ente e yen gaya, Sana mollete ne ente, My boyfriend likes double play, He is not left-handed. --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania APPEND GOTTAMIX 2 -Going Global- (JP PS1) DDR Debut: DDR 5th Mix (Arcade) American Appearances: DDRMAX USA Artist Notes: Hiroyuki Togo is another Konami Original artist. Most of his projects are with the vocalist Sanae Shintani. Misc. Notes: Well, we're assuming that "Sana Mollete Ne Ente" is Spanish. I played around with Babelfish, and it seems that it roughly translates (with some fiddling around with the Japanese structure) to "The grind heals the being". Make what you will of that... Oh, and in case you're unaware, the song itself is some girl complaining about how much her boyfriend plays beatmania... :-P ========================= 4GG. Secret Rendez-vous = ========================= Artist: DIVAS Genre: R&B BPM: 98 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 2 2 STD: 5 5 HVY: 7 7 Heavy Notes: Yucky, partially because it's so slow, but mostly because you expect the steps to follow the music, and they don't, all the time. Look very carefully at the positioning of the arrows, because what you may think is a group of eight sixteenth notes could be two groups of four sixteenth notes separated by an eighth note or something. --- Lyrics: (Baby, you know what? I've been waiting a loooooooong time....) Late at night when you're all alone (all alone) Heart would say, pick up the phone (pick up the phone) But he belongs to someone else You wanna keep his number for yourself You keep your feelings deep inside (deep inside) The kind of love that's so hard to find (so hard to find) Gotta keep it all for myself Don't wanna share it with somebody else Nobody knows what goes on when we are all alone I know what I feel, it's oh so real We are secret lovers Hope no one discovers (no one discovers) See you every day Secret hideaway Just around the way (Don't you know....) Feels so good to me 'cause (...feels so good) No one's ever seen us What we have, taboo A secret rendez-vous (I'm in love, you feel good to me Baby don'tcha know I need you Don'tcha know I need your love so....) Sneakin' with my baby (come to me baby) Weekend, don't say maybe (please him day or night) We throw away the key It's our fantasy Only you and me (I know you want me here) I hope no one discovers That we are undercover lovers What we have, taboo A secret rendez-vous, yeah (Ohh ohh ohh ohh.....) --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: DDRMAX2: DDR 7th Mix (Arcade) American Appearances: DDRMAX USA, DDRMAX2 USA Artist Notes: DIVAS is a Naoki alias for R&B tunes. The lead vocalist for this tune is Aundrea Hopkins. ================== 4HH. SEXY PLANET = ================== Artist: Crystal Aliens Genre: Drum'N'Bass BPM: 180 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 5 4 STD: 6 5 HVY: 7 7 Heavy Notes: Short streams mostly, but there's quite a bit of turning, and quite a few taps. This song would be easier if it were slower. Fast speeds means turns and taps are tough. --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: Dancing Stage feat. True Kiss Destination (Arcade) American Appearances: DDR Extreme 2 Artist Notes: Crystal Aliens is a Naoki psuedonym. Misc. Notes: The "FROM NONSTOP MEGAMIX" version of this song is in DDR Extreme 2. ======================== 4II. Shiny Disco Balls = ======================== Artist: Who Da Funk Genre: Trance BPM: 132 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 4 5 STD: 6 7 HVY: 7 8 Heavy Notes: Really simple for a seven-footer. Simple streams, and only the barest few of sixteenth notes. --- Lyrics: Shiny disco, disco, disco, disco... (etc.) Shiny disco balls! (repeated) --- Song Type: License First Appearance: BRAND NEW Artist Notes: Who Da Funk are Jorge Jaramillo and Alex Alicia. They're recently made electro artists. This is one of their two biggest hits, released in 2002. ================= 4JJ. SO IN LOVE = ================= Artist: Caramel.S Genre: House BPM: 112 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 3 4 STD: 6 6 HVY: 7 7 Heavy Notes: Some turns and streams aren't very long. There are several freeze arrows with eighth note steps sandwiched around them. There are also a few chaotic steps, such as a few gallops sprinkled here and there, as well as an interesting triplet run near the end. --- Lyrics: I wake at night and I start reaching for you Every single time I wish you lived a little closer There's nothing else can make me feel the way you do And phone calls don't provide The warm I need when nights are colder Missing you is more than I can stand I need you here with me, so baby take my hand Let's get close again I'm So In Love You may be far away, but I need you here today now To hold me. Boy, I'll never get enough You're the only one for me. Come on over and you'll see You and Me, we are So In Love --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: DDRMAX: DDR 6th Mix (JP PS2) American Appearances: DDRMAX USA, DDR Extreme USA Artist Notes: Caramel.S is Atsushi Sato, yet another Konami Original artist. ================= 4KK. SUPER STAR = ================= Artist: D.J.RICH feat. TailBros. Genre: Rap BPM: 128 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 5 4 STD: 6 6 HVY: 8 8 Play Notes: It's probably worth mentioning that ALL difficulties have eighth note steps on the record scratches. Heavy Notes: I love doing this one on Heavy. It's not all that fast, so you can pick it up pretty well. There are a few small streams with double steps in the early parts, then the record scratches, then a really large 79 step stream in the middle which leads into the second scratch section. At the end of that section are 18 sixteenth notes sandwiched together (but they're just alternating up and left). In the last area are some more long streams and three clusters of five sixteenth notes. --- Lyrics: DDR Bass! (Revolution) DDR Bass! DDR Bass! (Revolution) DDR Bass! I am here, and my name is Chaos Rap is to me like music is to Amadeus Wolfgang, the famous composer When I stepped in I told him to move over I am the new kid on the block And the mission - to make your body rock And to all the fools that think they're tough You'll never beat me, cuz I'm just too rough For my nature, my habitat, and even my environment Don't try me now, just go into retirement And think about what you have done You got beat, cuz you tried to move on You meet your fate when your lines ain't straight They're in your lyrical debatin' when your styles ain't great You got boogie-old rhymes to the point of no return You switch, you discern, but when will you learn That my rhymes burn, my brain waves melt Who gives a damn how you fall, overturned black belts I show you no remorse, I break off, I get divorced Could I be the source of this regenerative force Rejuvinated, I escalate it, you're underrated Now you're underrated cuz your homeboys played it Your weak appearances are only doing me the favor While I'm kickin' butt and flavor showin' off on your behavior Brother be beefing like a source that's protecting all people Put your hands up in the pulpit, coz it is drippin' like water From a leaky faucet Hand me the mic and I would rock it To you, sometimes you got to stop it - To make it rhyme It will earn full work and yo the final jam Is the freakin' bad bone, man take much and stand it And, yo, to beat us right now is the chance So everybody, yo, get on the floor I wanna see your dance --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: DDR Solo Bass Mix (Arcade) American Appearances: DDR Konamix Artist Notes: DJ Rich provides the vocals for this tune, and Tailbros is an alias for Naoki Maeda (see the FAQ for more info on him). Misc. Notes: The "FROM NONSTOP MEGAMIX" version of this song is in DDR Extreme 2. =========================== 4LL. Sweet Sweet <3 Magic = =========================== Artist: jun Genre: Happy Hardcore* BPM: 180 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 3 3 STD: 6 6 HVY: 9 9 Play Notes: There's a tiny stop just after the verse and before the last chorus. It lasts about a beat. Heavy Notes: This is a pretty tough nine-footer. I base that around the fact that there are plenty of odd steps: triplets, sixteenth gallops, plenty of freezes with steps in them. The fact that it's pretty fast doesn't help either. --- Lyrics: Let's go! Ooh... Ooh... Magical Love, Magical Kiss! You've shined a light On my whole world my friend Love is in the Air Beauty's everywhere The magic of your love lasts forever (Sweet sweet love magic) Magical Love, Magical Kiss! You've opened up my heart to love again (ooh) Never ever go away Promise you will stay And feel my life With your sweet song C'mon! (Sweet sweet love magic) Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (Sweet sweet love magic) Never to see you go (Sweet sweet love magic) You give me more (Sweet sweet love magic) Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah My skies they used to be gray And I Never could see the sun above me Until you appeared (you appeared) And you brought your joy, peace and happiness Like a princess (go) Revived again (go) Because of your sacred kiss (yeah) Hope was gone (go) You came along (go) And cast your spell Cast your spell Magical Love, Magical Kiss! You've shined a light On my whole world my friend (yeah) Love is in the Air Beauty's everywhere The magic of your love lasts forever Magical Love, Magical Kiss! You've opened up my heart to love again (ooh) Never ever go away Promise you will stay And feel my life With your sweet song --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: DDRMAX2: DDR 7th Mix (Arcade) American Appearances: DDR Extreme 2 Artist Notes: Junko Karashima is one of those wildcard Konami Original artists whose song appeared new in a DDR arcade mix and isn't Naoki. The vocals are done by Ebony Fay. ====================== 4MM. THE EARTH LIGHT = ====================== Artist: L.E.D. LIGHT Genre: Trance* BPM: 145 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 5 5 STD: 6 6 HVY: 8 7 Heavy Notes: Smooth sailing for the first half of the song, with small to medium streams and double steps with some turning, which leads into the halfway point, which has triplet steps to match the percussion (and what should be voice), and then one long stream with lots of turns, which shows how this song got its rating... --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX DDR Debut: DDR Club Mix American Appearances: DDR Konamix Artist Notes: Toshiyuki Kakuta is L.E.D., a Konami Original artist who does a lot of beatmania. Misc. Notes: In the original version, there were some orgasmic female voices over the track. That didn't sit well with Konami of America at the time, so they decided to remove them for Konamix, and it wasn't changed back for Ultramix. Also, the original background art had some sketches of (clothed) ladies around the planet. ================== 4NN. There 4 You = ================== Artist: Thuggie D. Genre: R&B BPM: 112 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 3 3 STD: 5 5 HVY: 6 7 Heavy Notes: The slow pace makes the streams pretty easy, even when they get pretty long, but they never get too long. And, like all UMix originals, they play with the freezes, but not too much. There are a few sixteenths to contend with, as well. --- Lyrics: There for you Any time When your in need I do what I can I will run to you Where ever I am Right by your side When you call on me Anything you need I will be right there For you Anytime you need me I'll be there for you Anytime you want me I'll be there for you Anytime you call me I'll be there for you Anytime, anytime Anytime When you need a friend You can count on me I am the one who will Listen to you officially, yeah I'll give you anything you ask of me We can talk a while, and share a smile Anytime of day I will be there for you Anytime you need me I'll be Anytime you want me There For You Anytime, Anytime I will be there for you --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: BRAND NEW Artist Notes: See ABSOLUTE ============================= 4OO. TRIP MACHINE (luv mix) = ============================= Artist: 2MB Genre: Drum'N'Bass BPM: 160 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 6 7 STD: 7 8 HVY: 8 9 Heavy Notes: Short streams that follow the song, for the most part. There's some turning to worry about. The hardest part is probably the end, which is a long stream that requires a lot of turning and/or jumping around. --- Lyrics: Mammy... Will you sing Trip Machine? --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: DDR 2nd Mix (JP PS1) American Appearances: DDR Konamix Artist Notes: See La Señorita Virtual Misc. Notes: You can find the original TRIP MACHINE in DDR USA and DDR Extreme USA, SP-TRIP MACHINE (JUNGLE MIX) in DDR USA and DDRMAX2 USA, TRIP MACHINE CLIMAX in DDRMAX USA, and TRIP MACHINE Survivor in DDR Extreme USA. ============== 4PP. TSUGARU = ============== Artist: RevenG vs. DE-SIRE Genre: Oedo Techno BPM: 70-165 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 3 4 STD: 6 7 HVY: 9 9 Play Notes: Just before the steps begin is a stop in the music. Once you get to the end, the music will slow down gradually, so be sure to watch for it. Heavy Notes: In the beginning, you'll be stepping the strings, then a long freeze, then a whole bunch of gallops. After the gallops, you'll think you're hitting a gallop, then a double step, but YOU'RE NOT. What looks like a double step is two THIRTY-SECOND notes, matching up to the music, so stay sharp there. In the section with background synthesizers, you'll be facing eighths with double steps in the streams, and one long stream that goes more than four measures, and which will require you to turn several times. After that, more gallops and eighth notes, then, finally, the slowdown, which follows the music exactly. A good easy-to-moderate nine-footer. --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: DDRMAX2: DDR 7th Mix (Arcade) American Appearances: DDRMAX2 USA, DDR Ultramix Artist Notes: It's kinda weird to be "vs" yourself, but both of these artists are Naoki psuedonyms. RevenG (formerly known as RE-VENGE) is the name Naoki uses for his traditional ethnic style music for tunes such as "AFRONOVA", "ORION.78", and "exotic ethnic". DE-SIRE is the name Naoki uses for the "TRIP MACHINE" and "Healing Vision" series. Misc. Notes: The Challenge Remix of this song (APPLE MIX) is in DDR Extreme USA. ****************************************************************************** 5. UNLOCKABLE SONGS ****************************************************************************** These songs have to be unlocked in one way or another. They appear yellow or red on the song list. ========================== 5A. Colors (for EXTREME) = ========================== UNLOCK: Play approximately 90-100 songs. It's not entirely understood how to unlock this one. Be sure to unlock this before beating Challenge Mode, or you'll have to use the Konami Code to unlock it. Artist: dj TAKA Genre: Trance* BPM: 150 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 3 3 STD: 5 5 HVY: 7 7 Heavy Notes: This song is mostly small streams with just a few crossovers. There's a little bit of chaos in the beginning to match the song. Also, there's a series of tough freeze steps in the middle. --- Lyrics: Feelin' blue I'm thinking of you And I was a fool to 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 walk away Tears in my eyes today Make my world The color of blue Feelin' blue I'm thinking of you And I was a fool to walk away Tears in my eyes today Make my world The color of blue --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 6th Style DDR Debut: DDR Extreme (Arcade) American Appearances: DDR Extreme 2 Artist Notes: See .59 for info on TAKA. The vocalist is listed as Chiyoko, a psuedonym for Sunny James, vocalist of HIGHER. Misc. Notes: Yes, in DDR Extreme, there were Challenge steps for this song. Ultramix doesn't have a Challenge difficulty, so if you want to play them, you'll have to Edit them in. The (for EXTREME) tag denotes that it's a shortened version of the original Colors (Radio Edit). ===================== 5B. GRADIUSIC CYBER = ===================== UNLOCK: Score a "AA" on any song. Artist: TAKA Genre: Digi-Rock* BPM: 160 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 7 7 STD: 8 9 HVY: 9 10 Heavy Notes: A mid-range nine-footer. There are several streams, a few gallops, and quite a few crossovers. There are also several double steps in streams. Also, at the beginning is a double stream, and at the end are a series of triplets closing the song. --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX DDR Debut: DDR Club Mix Artist Notes: See .59 for info on dj TAKA. Misc. Notes: Much of this song takes sound samples from the old Gradius games. In actuality, the banner, background, and tune are from the "Another" version of GRADIUSIC CYBER, but the steps are from the original. ================================== 5C. Healing Vision (Angelic mix) = ================================== UNLOCK: Pass Healing Vision on all three difficulties. Artist: 2MB Genre: Drum'N'Bass BPM: 46-196 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 5 5 STD: 7 7 HVY: 9 9 Play Notes: It starts super slow, but goes right to the 196 as soon as you hit the very first step. You'll continue through most of the song as normal until you reach a very short hold. Only practice and experience will allow you to pick up where it shows up. Lastly, it will get very slow for the last couple of notes. Heavy Notes: To quote ET: "Oouuuuuch". The high speeds of HV:AM and the long, long streams, with plenty of turns throwing you around the pad make this a song for the ages. I consider this to be the hardest nine-footer in this mix. Some won't agree, but who cares. Oh, note that, while LGT and STD have you going from the hold to a quarter note. HVY has you going to a pickup eighth note, so you have even less time for that little rest as you enter the 130-step stream straight to the end. --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: DDR 5th Mix (JP PS1) American Appearances: DDRMAX USA Artist Notes: 2MB is a psuedonym for U1. See AFTER THE GAME OF LOVE. ============= 5D. MAX 300 = ============= UNLOCK: Either AAA any song on any difficulty or hit ROULETTE, land on the MAX 300 that appears, and pass it, any difficulty. Artist: Omega Genre: Hardcore Techno* BPM: 300 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 6 6 STD: 8 8 HVY:10 10 Play Notes: There is one stop in this song. You'll land on a freeze arrow and slow down to a stop. Count to four after you stop and that's when you start back up again. Standard Notes: It's mostly quarter notes on Standard, except for about three places during the song (two during the first half, one during the end) that are eighth note streams that will hurt your feet. If it's not quarter notes or streams, then the steps follow the music. You'll really get to know this song... Heavy Notes: Ah, the piece de resistance, for this mix, anyway. You'll actually find that the steps follow the music relatively well, especially at the beginning. Once you get going, you'll find more and more lengthy streams thrown in (of course, at this speed, seven-note streams are lengthy). Once you pass the stop, you'll find more streams in odd configurations. The song actually doesn't require you to turn much at all. So, I guess you've got that going for you. Just build up your leg stamina as much as you can, try to use as little energy as possible when stepping, and memorize as much of the steps as you can. It can be done. It's been done. It's been AAA'd, for crying out loud, 300 times by one guy... --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: DDRMAX: DDR 6th Mix (Arcade) American Appearances: DDRMAX USA Artist Notes: Omega is a psuedonym for Naoki. Misc. Notes: Other MAX songs include MAXX UNLIMITED in DDRMAX2 USA and DDR Ultramix 2, The legend of MAX in DDR Extreme USA and DDR Ultramix 3, MAXIMIZER in DDR Extreme USA, and MAX 300 (Super-Max-Me Mix) in DDR Ultramix 2. ==================== 5E. MGS2 mission R = ==================== UNLOCK: Pass any song with a score of "A". Artist: L.E.D. Genre: Konamix* BPM: 150 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 4 4 STD: 5 6 HVY: 7 8 Heavy Notes: For the *majority*, this song is quarter notes and short streams, with a few gallops. The minority is the killer, though, which is long clusters of sixteenths following the percussion (even though they're just alternating steps). --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania 6th Mix + CORE REMIX (JP PS1) DDR Debut: BRAND NEW Artist Notes: See INFINITE PRAYER Misc. Notes: Yes, this song uses tunes from Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, score originally composed by Norihiko Hibino. I notice an "EVASION" tune in there, plus some others. ================================== 5F. ORION .78 (civilization mix) = ================================== UNLOCK: Play 300 songs OR complete all Challenge Mode challenges. WARNING! Make sure you unlock Colors before unlocking this through Challenge Mode, or else you'll only be able unlock Colors through the Konami Code. Artist: 2MB Genre: Spiritual Hardcore BPM: 200 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 6 6 STD: 8 8 HVY: 9 9 Heavy Notes: Contends with HV:AM for the hardest nine-footer. The problems here aren't really long streams (except for the last one at the end, but it's not nearly as long as HV:AM's), but they're double steps figured into the streams, as well as some awkward stepping rhythms. Also, when the driving percussion cuts out, you'll find that you won't be facing straight eighth notes, but an almost psuedo-gallop. --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: DDR 4th Mix (JP PS1) American Appearances: DDRMAX USA Artist Notes: 2MB is U1-ASAMI. See AFTER THE GAME OF LOVE. ====================== 5G. PARANOiA Rebirth = ====================== UNLOCK: Pass PARANOiA ETERNAL on all three difficulties. Artist: 190' Genre: Jungle BPM: 190 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 6 6 STD: 7 8 HVY: 9 9 Heavy Notes: Well, right away, they start throwing long streams at you, and they won't let up for the remainder of the song. About the only thing that changes throughout this whole song is that the streams will start requiring you to turn and/or keep one foot on one arrow. Couple this with the standard PARANOiA tendency to go with weird rhythms, and you'll have a great time... --- Lyrics: Re-re-rebirth (repeated) Fee-Fee-Fee-feels so good... Hey, baby... Feels good! --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: DDR 3rd Mix (Arcade) American Appearances: DDR Konamix Artist Notes: 190' is a Naoki psuedonym, denoting the BPM. Misc. Notes: See PARANOiA ETERNAL. =============================================== 5H. PUT YOUR FAITH IN ME (Saturday Night Mix) = =============================================== UNLOCK: Fail any song. Artist: UZI-LAY Genre: Jazz Funk BPM: 120 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 3 3 STD: 5 5 HVY: 6 6 Heavy Notes: Simple, for the most part. There are some streams which lead to double steps, and freezes, of course, but it's a pretty sweatless song. --- Lyrics: Put your faith-faith-faith-faith-faith... F-F-F-Faith...faith...faith... Put your faith in me and I'll show ya (Listen to my heart, it's cryin' out for...) You bring the reason to doubt it all Put your faith in me and I'll show ya (I just wanna drive you crazy) You bring the reason to doubt it all Causin' much mayhem, droppin' drama Radical rebel with a need to bomb-a Fake MC dare not hang 'em higher The mic is mine, time to pay the piper Crime an' rhyme goin' on as I kick them You an' the beat hold trait as the victim Maniac, as I cut the balances Supreme, with the war and challenges Graceful Put your faith-faith-faith-faith... Put your - Put your faith-faith-faith-faith... Born an' raised in Chicago, Cook County Mic is the omen raisin' hell like Damien Push through your chest like the creature in Alien Prey, like a phantom on the loose Hold still while I get the noose I got your brain in my scope The plan that I hold is so dope you can't cope Deadly Put your faith in me and I'll show ya (Listen to my heart, it's cryin' out for...) You bring the reason to doubt it all Put your faith in me and I'll show ya (I just wanna drive you crazy) You bring the reason to doubt it all (Give us Naoki!) Put your faith-faith-faith-faith... --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: Dance ManiaX DDR Debut: BRAND NEW Artist Notes: UZI-LAY is a Naoki psuedonym for PYFIM and its remixes. Misc. Notes: The original PUT YOUR FAITH IN ME is in DDR USA and DDRMAX2 USA, and the "Jazzy Groove" version is in DDR USA. ====================================== 5I. Sana Mollete Ne Ente (BLT Style) = ====================================== UNLOCK: Pass Sana Mollete Ne Ente on all three difficulties. Artist: Togo Project feat. Sana Genre: Mondo-Cuban* BPM: 88-180 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 2 2 STD: 5 5 HVY: 7 8 Play Notes: The song begins at 88, until the big orchestra hits, then kicks up to 180 for the rest of the song. Heavy Notes: Once you get truly underway, the biggest problem comes from lengthy, but easy, streams at the fast tempo. No real surprises. --- Lyrics: Sana Mollete Ne Ente Sana Mollete Ne Sana Mollete Ne Ente Sana Mollete Ne watashi no kare wa Double Play suki watashi no kare wa... Survival! Survival! Sana Mollete Ne Ente Sana Mollete Ne Survival! Sana Mollete Ne Ente Sana Mollete Ne (Umm... help) Rapido! Montuno! Rapido! Montuno! Sana Mollete Ne Ente Sana Mollete Ne Sana Mollete Ne Ente Sana Mollete Ne (I'm working on this...) kare minna isshona mae finger technique kaikan~ daikan~ kaikan~ daikan~ kaikan~ Ahhhh... Rapido! Montuno! Rapido! Montuno! Sana Mollete Ne Ente Sana Mollete Ne --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania Append ClubMix (JP PS1) DDR Debut: BRAND NEW American Appearances: DDR Extreme 2 Artist Notes: See Sana Mollete Ne Ente Misc. Notes: See Sana Mollete Ne Ente ****************************************************************************** 6. SONG PACK SONGS ****************************************************************************** Once you download the song packs (through the "Download Content" option on XBL), these songs will appear on your list in green letters. ================= 6A. SP1 - Abyss = ================= Artist: dj TAKA Genre: Intelligence* BPM: 142 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 2 3 STD: 5 5 HVY: 7 7 Play Notes: About halfway through this song is a stop that lasts two measures. Heavy Notes: There are plenty of long streams in this song, and there are also lots of gallops, although the gallops are pretty standalone. Make sure you're watching to see what's a gallop and what's a straight eighth. There's only one spot that requires turning, and that's a medium-length stream near the end. --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 5th Style DDR Debut: DDR 5th Mix (Arcade) American Appearances: DDRMAX USA Artist Notes: See .59 ============================= 6B. SP1 - BURNIN' THE FLOOR = ============================= Artist: NAOKI Genre: Euro Groove* BPM: 155 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 4 4 STD: 6 6 HVY: 7 8 Heavy Notes: The streams don't get very long, and there's no turning involved. Probably the only tricky part is the bridge, where the steps follow the synthesizer hits. --- Lyrics: (Look out on the dancefloor) (It's waiting for you) It's time to burn Burn, burn, burn's the fix And tell me, do you really wanna roll with this The heat is on, it's time to move So where you know just what to do The temperatures rising, no way out Going too far, can't stop now So let me know if you feel it, too When the fire gets inside of you Where have, you been all of my life I've been, looking for you I wanna dance through, dark into the daylight with you I wanna burn! Burn, burn burn, the world right The rhythm's hard to ignore Set up a big fire I just don't care anymore! Let's make it special, on a dance floor I can read the signs, but I can't use the lore Let's get it up, 'cause now's the time I really wanna make you mine tonight Let's put in the fight You and me, on a fantasy And if you really wanna learn, I'm gonna show you how to burn Burn, burn, burn, you burn me You body's talking to mine (you burn me) Sizzling sensation, our bodies like it in time (oh yeah!) You know we gonna burn, burn, burn the fire, they don't make it anymore (talk to me) Fire in big waves, yeah. I've got you burning the floor Burnin' the floor! Burnin' the floor! --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: DDR 4th Mix (Arcade) American Appearances: DDR Konamix, DDR Extreme 2 Artist Notes: See the FAQ for info on Naoki. Vocals are by Robbie Danzie and Aaron G. Misc. Notes: There is a "BLUE FIRE mix" of this song in DDR Extreme 2. ======================================== 6C. SP1 - Burning Heat! (3 Option Mix) = ======================================== Artist: Mr. T with Motoaki.F Genre: 12 Beat* (Konamix) BPM: 166 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 2 2 STD: 5 6 HVY: 9 9 Play Notes: Two stops here; at the beginning after several steps, and at the end, just before the last two notes. Heavy Notes: Definitely a hard nine-footer. First off, there are almost no eighth notes in this song, per se. Almost every time you see streams, they'll be too off to be eighth notes, but they're not quite gallops, either. They're actually triplets, with one note in the tri-puh-let series removed. Also, once the main melody begins, you'll find that the steps follow it very closely, and all the notes are triplets. It's basically the same throughout the whole song. If you know how the song sounds, you'll find it easier, but there are still some nasty turns that the song throws at you to keep you honest. --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 7th Style DDR Debut: DDRMAX2: DDR 7th Mix (Arcade) American Appearances: DDRMAX2 USA Artist Notes: Mr. T is Tomoyuki Uchida, a Konami Original artist, and Motoaki Furukawa is the original composer of this, which is a classic tune from Gradius II, from the level of the same name. ====================== 6D. SP1 - In My Eyes = ====================== Artist: ric Genre: Trance* BPM: 142 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 3 4 STD: 5 5 HVY: 6 6 Heavy Notes: This song likes its freeze arrows, but it won't try to trip you up like some of these other freeze-happy songs. Beyond that, you'll find mostly simple streams. --- 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 DDR Debut: BRAND NEW Artist Notes: ric is Akira Yamaoka, the song composer for Konami's Silent Hill game series. He's also done plenty of work for beatmania. Misc. Notes: The "Midihead Remix" of this song appears in DDR Ultramix 2. The "Neuromix" of this song appears in DDR Ultramix 2 (SP8). ========================= 6E. SP1 - Mind Parasite = ========================= Artist: TOMOSUKE Genre: Goa Trance BPM: 145 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 3 3 STD: 6 6 HVY: 7 8 Heavy Notes: This song is mostly simple streams from beginning to end. The end third or so has streams that end in double steps. --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: Dance ManiaX 2nd Mix DDR Debut: BRAND NEW Artist Notes: Tomosuke Funaki is a BEMANI artist with his roots in beatmania. ============================= 6F. SP2 - AFRONOVA PRIMEVAL = ============================= Artist: 8bit Genre: Tribal* BPM: 200 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 4 4 STD: 6 6 HVY: 9 9 Heavy Notes: One pain of a nine-footer. The streams can get pretty long (up to sixteen notes long), and they'll include turning regularly, including full spins. Nothing truly special, just a lot of it, and at a fast tempo, too... --- Lyrics: (Hai aleelokuwala beeyaka Haiaiaiai) (Jawa bala Jawa bala) (Hai aleelokuwala beeyaka Haiaiaiai) LupalupalupalupalupaLAAAA! Jambalay! Jeeerah! Jambalay! Hey, vibe! Hey, hey, vibe! Ha! Brrrrah! Hey, vibe! (Heyleypolay!) Hey, hey, vibe! Ha! Brr... Jawa obalabala shomoba HEY! Jawa obalabala shomoba HEY! Jawa obalabala shomoba HEY! Jawa obalabala shomoba HEY! Hey, vibe! Da! Daaaah! Eylay, ohlay, ohlay, ohlay LupalupalupalupalupaLAAAA! Jeeerah! Ha! Brrrrah! Heyleypolay! --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: Dance ManiaX DDR Debut: DDR 5th Mix (Arcade) American Appearances: DDR Konamix, DDR Extreme 2 Artist Notes: 8bit is a psuedonym for Naoki (info in the FAQ). Misc. Notes: The original to this remix, "AFRONOVA", is in DDR USA and DDRMAX2 USA. The "FROM NONSTOP MEGAMIX" version of this song is in DDR Extreme 2. ==================== 6G. SP2 - FIRE DUB = ==================== Artist: ASLETICS Genre: Dub* BPM: 85 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 3 4 STD: 5 5 HVY: 6 7 Heavy Notes: Lots of freezes and sixteenth notes in this slow song. Be very careful. You'll need some practice runs to follow the song properly. --- Lyrics: Push the tempest by Wh Wh w,wh Wh Wh Why? Why? Wh wh Wh Wh Why? 1, 2, 3 Why? 1, 1 1, 2, 3 You...... wh wh wh, wh Why? Why? Why? Why? I don't want no ice cream love Girl can't you Don't want no ice cream love Girl can't you, I Don't want no ice cream love Girl can't you see Don't wan, don't wan, don't I don't want no ice cream love Girl can't you Don't want no ice cream love Girl can't you I Don't want no ice cream love Girl can't you Don't want no Don't want no Don't want no Why? why? Don't want no Why? why? See see Why? See see Why? --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania 7th Mix DDR Debut: BRAND NEW Artist Notes: ASLETICS is Isao Saito, another beatmania artist from BEMANI. ========================= 6H. SP2 - Midnite Blaze = ========================= Artist: U1 Jewel Style Genre: Euro Beat BPM: 150 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 4 4 STD: 5 5 HVY: 8 8 Heavy Notes: Whenever they play the euro-synth keyboard notes, you'll find yourself stepping to those notes. The rest is just streams, some pretty long. There are several points that would suggest you turn, but I don't think you should, because this will put you in a lousy position to tackle the rest of the streams. --- Lyrics: Stole my heart on the dance floor No way, can't leave no more What am I supposed to do without you Make you mine is all I wanna do Step by step as I approach I say to myself I need a coach I know you can read my mind You're the best that a man can find I'll be your midnite blaze Brighter than the moon and stars Guide you thru the cave of love I'm gonna dance till the morning Takes my place to shine the way When you see the light is not from me You know it's too late All nite long you take the lead Stay with me you're all I need Please make this moment last Time is running really fast Something tells me you must go Why? I need to know Do you think we will meet again? If not my future'll never begin I'll be your midnite blaze Brighter than the moon and stars Guide you thru the cave of love I'm gonna dance till the morning sunbeam Takes my place to shine the way When you see the light is not from me Told you it's too late Baby it's too late Baby it's too late Baby it's too late --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: DDR 4th Mix (JP PS1) American Appearances: DDR Disney Mix, DDRMAX USA Artist Notes: See AFTER THE GAME OF LOVE for info on U1. ======================== 6I. SP2 - OUTER LIMITS = ======================== Artist: L.E.D.-G Genre: Hardcore Breakbeats* BPM: 85-342 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 5 5 STD: 7 8 HVY:10 10 Play Notes: It starts out at the 85 bpm, then it jams up to 342. About halfway through, it slows back down, then speeds back up. Heavy Notes: Well, what's to say. It's a ten-footer. I will say that the streams are pretty easy, compared to MAX 300, but the sheer speed of the song can tire you out quickly. --- Lyrics: And torture And destroy! Just feel alright yeah.... It's callin' out.... Just feel alright yeah.... Just feel alright yeah.... And torture And destroy! --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 6th Style (JP PS2) DDR Debut: BRAND NEW Artist Notes: See INFINITE PRAYER =============================== 6J. SP2 - SOMETHING WONDERFUL = =============================== Artist: L.E.D. Genre: Epic Trance* BPM: 150 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 4 4 STD: 6 5 HVY: 7 8 Heavy Notes: Ugh. Such a great song, and they give it such whacked-out steps. You really need to see it to understand it. I'll just say that there are tons of oddly placed freezes, several sixteenths leading to freezes, and steps that don't follow the melody. --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 5th Style (JP PS2) DDR Debut: BRAND NEW Artist Notes: See INFINITE PRAYER =================== 6K. SP3 - ANALYZE = =================== Artist: B.BANDJ Genre: Hip Hop* BPM: 93 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 4 4 STD: 5 5 HVY: 7 7 Heavy Notes: This song will play lots of tricks on you with freeze arrows. One of the favorites is two sixteenths into a freeze, then jumping off immediately into two sixteenths. You'll have to do this song several times to get all the quirks down. --- Lyrics: Analyze... Analyze... 1998 Autumn I saw the phantom It had the venom Got it from Saturn This car burns Then I felt It was like a miniature sun Makin' my home melt I can't describe the pain I felt So I went face to face With this gigantic demon I tried to see him I tried to hear him I tried to smell him The closer I got The less I could see Illusions ya see Breaks make him become reality Blinded by the coal dust My ex girl had the Gold rush Ya can't trust So long as you didn't Go through the flames With ma man Biff I've 20 carrots And donkey went after the carrots Women be like that sometimes Going after what they want (Analyze...) Not what they need (Analyze...) It's the greed at the root of the tree (Analyze...) That make the fruit less juicy The girl has less taste (Analyze) An' she'll know when she's 15 Keep breakin' barriers We break barriers Across water Like a aircraft carrier We break barriers Be full speedorama To make the beat heavier Keep breakin' barriers We break barriers Across water Like a aircraft carrier We break barriers Be full speedorama To make the beat heavier Keep breakin' barriers --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania CORE REMIX DDR Debut: BRAND NEW Artist Notes: B.BANDJ is a vocalist who's only composed this and one other song for beatmania, although he's done the vocals for several others. ========================================== 6L. SP3 - BABY BABY GIMME YOUR LOVE 2002 = ========================================== Artist: DIVAS Genre: R&B* BPM: 96 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 3 3 STD: 5 5 HVY: 6 7 Heavy Notes: Wow. Lotsa freeze arrows. Who woulda guessed? For the most part, you'll find this song follows the lyrics and music with the steps, and that includes sixteenths. The tricks with freezes aren't as severe, however, as ANALYZE. --- Lyrics: Gimme your love, give it to me Give me that good love Baby, gimme your love I'm the one you should give your love to Take a look into this bedroom, my love Can't you clearly see, I'd give you more than time You call me friend, but you can best believe I want to reveal, there is more to me When late at night, you phone, I need, to groan, about someone else Done you wrong, and left you low I said, don't worry love (don't you worry, baby) I'm here, for you (Don't you fret) But what I'm gonna say is I'm the one you should pursue Baby, gimme your love, give it to me, give me that good love Baby, gimme your love, I'm the one you should give your love to Baby, gimme your love, give me your love, give me your love Sweet, sweet love Gimme your love, I'm the one you should give your love to Why is it you can't see, what is right here, right here in front of you I'm the one, and this is where you should be I'm the one you should give your love to Baby, baby, give me your lovin' I'm the one who ought to get your good love Gimme your love, gimme you love Baby, baby, give me your love (Give me love) --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania 7th Mix DDR Debut: BRAND NEW Artist Notes: This is the same DIVAS as Secret Rendez-vous, a Naoki alias. Robbie Danzie does the vocals. ========================= 6M. SP3 - BATTLE BREAKS = ========================= Artist: DJ TAKAWO Genre: V.R.D.J Skills* BPM: 112 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 3 3 STD: 5 5 HVY: 7 7 Heavy Notes: The steps follow the lyrics mostly, not that it helps you, since the lyrics are pretty nuts. Once again, you'll find more than plenty of freeze arrows, so pay close attention to the setup. --- 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 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 5th Mix (JP PS1) DDR Debut: BRAND NEW Artist Notes: TAKAWO is a BEMANI artist who's done a lot for the more odd beatmania versions. ========================= 6N. SP3 - DYNAMITE RAVE = ========================= Artist: NAOKI Genre: Speed Rave* BPM: 150 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 5 5 STD: 7 6 HVY: 9 8 Heavy Notes: This song will definitely wear you down if you're not used to catas. It has everything a good cata should, though: long streams, sixteenths thrown in, double steps on some of the shorter streams, and chaos. At the beginning, you'll have to deal with some syncopation, as the first four notes are on the eighth-note beat, the next three are off, and the last two aren't, and that keeps up for several measures. Once the verse starts, you'll have eighths with groups of three sixteenths regularly thrown in. You'll get a bit of a respite from sixteenths once you get to the chorus, but those are replaced with doubles-in-streams, and long streams, then back to the second verse for more sixteenths, and then back to the chorus for more long streams and doubles. Good luck to you. --- Lyrics: 1, 2, 3, 4 Dynamite Rave! Come on everybody! (go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go) And get on the floor, yeah Techno, rave It's time to make a stand and pave the way Some might say Let it go Stay with the flow Stay on beat Move your feet On concrete Or on the dance floor You want more Then I'll give you more If it's too hardcore Let me know I'll stop the show Then bring it back To be exact At 12 o'clock Rock the spot It's too damn hot They told me so Dynamite rave It's on the down low Use your inner glow To make a move Show and prove The man with the lisp Sounds so crisp When you can see me On TV On the radio Here me blow I don't wanna give up We're gonna have a party Have a really great time Yeah Yeah! Just feel the heat Listen to the music and feel that beat C'mon, get up C'mon, c'mon Let me hear ya Let me hear ya C'mon, get up C'mon, c'mon Let me hear ya Let me hear ya Jump jump Do your thing This be the bomb Try to sing Narrator king Spread your wings Make your head ring To this song All night long Jack your body To this party Feel the pain When you strain Don't refrain Please don't stop Until you drop I don't wanna give up We're gonna have a party Have a really great time Yeah Yeah! Just feel the heat Listen to the music and feel that beat, yeah! --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: DDR 3rd Mix (Arcade) American Appearances: DDR USA, DDR Konamix, DDR Extreme 2 Artist Notes: Information on NAOKI is in the FAQ. Misc. Notes: You can find the "Down Bird SOTA Mix" of this song on DDRMAX USA, and the "B4 ZA BEAT MIX" of this song in DDR Extreme 2. =================== 6O. SP3 - NEMESIS = =================== Artist: DJ SETUP Genre: Techno* BPM: 164 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 4 4 STD: 6 6 HVY: 7 8 Play Notes: This is a particularly long song (over two minutes), but it's made up for by the fact that you have about fifteen seconds of near dead time (only a freeze or a double step) Heavy Notes: The first half is particularly difficult, with lots of gallops and sixteenths. Once you pass the dead time, it's pretty easy, just gallops and streams. --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 6th Style DDR Debut: BRAND NEW Artist Notes: DJ SETUP is an alias for dj TAKA (see .59) ================================ 6P. SP4 - AM-3P (303 BASS MIX) = ================================ Artist: KTz (remixed by U1) Genre: Techno Bass BPM: 130 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 3 4 STD: 5 6 HVY: 7 7 Heavy Notes: Much of the beginning of this song, and some of the end, has you following the rhythm with triplets followed by two eighths. Near the middle, you'll take on seven-note-long streams, and later the same streams, only with double steps in the beginning of them. Watch carefully near the end for some lousy off-beats thrown into the streams. --- Lyrics: Start the revolution! Kansai steppu! Kansai steppu! Nagoya steppu! Nagoya steppu! Nagoya steppu! Nagoya steppu! Nagoya steppu! Kyushu steppu! The revolution! Oh, baby! The revolution! Nagoya steppu! Nagoya steppu! Nagoya steppu! Nagoya steppu! Nagoya steppu! Nagoya steppu! --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: DDR Konamix Artist Notes: KTz is a Naoki psuedonym specifically used for AM-3P. See "AFTER THE GAME" for info on U1. Misc. Notes: The original AM-3P is featured in DDR USA, DDRMAX USA, and DDRMAX2 USA, and the "AM EAST" Challenge Remix is in DDRMAX2 USA. ================================== 6Q. SP4 - MATSURI (J-SUMMER MIX) = ================================== Artist: RE-VENGE Genre: Festival BPM: 180 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 4 4 STD: 5 6 HVY: 7 8 Heavy Notes: Basically a stripped-down version of MATSURI JAPAN (see below). It somewhat alternates between eighth notes and gallops. In the middle, you'll find double steps in the streams which can complicate matters. --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: Dance ManiaX 2nd Mix DDR Debut: BRAND NEW Artist Notes: RE-VENGE is the same as RevenG. See exotic ethnic. Misc. Notes: It should be noted that this song technially preceded the MATSURI JAPAN that we all know and love. ========================= 6R. SP4 - MATSURI JAPAN = ========================= Artist: RE-VENGE Genre: Festival BPM: 180 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 4 4 STD: 5 5 HVY: 9 8 Heavy Notes: Here's an old favorite. It's definitely a challenging nine- footer if you don't have stamina or the concept of gallops down. There are a LOT of gallops in this song. The whole first several measures is all gallops. Once the music gets going, you have normal streams followed by a couple of gallops, and that goes on for a while. Once the whistling picks up, then you'll have eight-note streams followed by six-note streams for a long time, then more gallops, then the break (huff, huff), then pretty much gallops followed by a long stream repeatedly for the remainder of the song. --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: DDR 5th Mix (Arcade) American Appearances: DDR Konamix, DDRMAX USA Artist Notes: RE-VENGE is the same as RevenG. See exotic ethnic. Misc. Notes: The normal way to write this song is with the kanji for "matsuri", which a generic word meaning "festival". ===================== 6S. SP4 - MOBO*MOGA = ===================== Artist: Orange Lounge Genre: French Pop* BPM: 172 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 3 3 STD: 6 6 HVY: 7 7 Heavy Notes: Several small streams. Some of them require you to crossover. Mostly the steps follow the music, with eighth notes coming in off the beat. --- 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... Credit for the lyrics goes to the DDRMX forums. I'm told these are not entirely correct, so any French-speaking people out there who wish to lend a hand, please do so. --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: Dance ManiaX DDR Debut: DDR Extreme (Arcade) American Appearances: 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. ========================= 6T. SP4 - What is Love? = ========================= Artist: TOMOSUKE Genre: House* BPM: 130 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 3 3 STD: 5 5 HVY: 6 7 Heavy Notes: Quite simple, really. The hardest part is the sometimes lengthy streams, with no crossovers, and some steps with freezes mixed in. --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania 7th Mix DDR Debut: BRAND NEW Artist Notes: See MIND PARASITE for info on TOMOSUKE. ====================== 6U. SP5 - GET IT ALL = ====================== Artist: BRASS TRICKS Genre: Big Band BPM: 140 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 4 4 STD: 5 5 HVY: 8 8 Heavy Notes: Kinda painful. This song likes to follow the mostly unpredictable nature of big band music. Other times, you'll find double steps in streams, and leading out of freeze arrows. Of particular note also are double taps on sixteenth notes (which follows the music, so you can see them coming). --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: Dance ManiaX DDR Debut: BRAND NEW Artist Notes: This is Kazuhiro Senoo, an artist who's done several DMX tunes, and a bunch of Guitar Freaks and drummania tunes as well. ================================================== 6V. SP5 - Heaven is a '57 metallic gray (gimmix) = ================================================== Artist: Hiro feat. Sweet little 30's Genre: Swing BPM: 63-190 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 4 4 STD: 6 6 HVY: 8 8 Play Notes: About halfway through the second verse, the songs slows down on "Lightning streak!" At the final chorus, the song slows down again just after "Nobody get in my way!" Heavy Notes: This song's a swing song, and almost all the steps are triplets. The steps aren't all that difficult, but the fast tempo can trip you up. --- Lyrics: I'm a cool cat making waves all over town When they see me coming everybody's heads turn 'round With my twin cam, dual exhaust, and my ragtop down I'm a ladies' man, just a terrible lousy freak I'll call your daughter, any day of the week With attention to the chrome, I'm a LIGHTNING STREAK! Heaven is a '57 metallic gray! Nobody get in my way! Heaven is a '57 metallic gray --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: Dance ManiaX DDR Debut: DDR Extreme (Arcade) American Appearances: DDR Extreme 2 Artist Notes: Hiro is Kazuhiro Senoo (see GET IT ALL). Also working on this tune is Hideyuki Ono. Vocals are by Thomas Howard Lichtenstein. ==================== 6W. SP5 - JANEJANA = ==================== Artist: T.E.M.P.O. feat. Mohammed & Emi Genre: Bolly House BPM: 125 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 3 3 STD: 5 5 HVY: 7 7 Heavy Notes: The main feature of this tune are the long streams that carry along with the driving music. There are also a few gallops, and the end of the song follows the odd beat. --- Lyrics: Haven't got a clue. Help! --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: Dance ManiaX DDR Debut: DDR Extreme (Arcade) American Appearances: DDR Extreme USA Artist Notes: T.E.M.P.O. is Tomosuke Funaki, a BEMANI artist who composes for many different series. Mohammed and Emi are the vocalists. =================== 6X. SP5 - KAKUMEI = =================== Artist: dj TAKA with NAOKI Genre: Orchestral* BPM: 148 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 4 3 STD: 6 5 HVY: 9 9 Play Notes: Although I put the tempo as static, it actually slows down at the beginning before getting back up to speed. The only place this is really an issue is on Heavy. Heavy Notes: Plenty of gallops that follow the piano hits. That'd be easy if it weren't for the fact that eighth notes are regularly mixed in with them, making it tough to read. There are also a few sixteenth clusters thrown in, as well as a long stream shortly after the middle (with gallops thrown in). --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania IIDX 7th Style DDR Debut: DDRMAX2: DDR 7th Mix (Arcade) American Appearances: DDRMAX2 USA Artist Notes: See the FAQ for info on Naoki, and .59 for info on dj TAKA. Misc. Notes: This song is based off Frederic Chopin's work entitled "Revolutionary Etude", which is his tenth opus, number 12. Kakumei is taken from the kanji "kaku" and "mei", which together make the word "revolution". No, there are no Challenge steps. Ultramix doesn't have them. =========================== 6Y. SP5 - MEANING OF LIFE = =========================== Artist: K.Wit feat. Gary Genre: Hip Hop BPM: 112 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 3 3 STD: 4 4 HVY: 6 6 Heavy Notes: Difficult for a six-footer. The streams tend to have double- steps in them (common among the later song packs), as well as a few odd gallops. --- Lyrics: So what's the meaning of life? (I don't know, whatcha think about it) So what's the meaning of life? (I don't know, whatcha think about it) So what's the meaning of life? (I don't know, whatcha think about it) So what' the meaning of, meaning of, meaning of life? Many people living life Like they just don't know where to go Ask the mass and get there fast To be sure you'll reach your goal Smiling faces, ancient places All a mountain made to one In this life you get one show And your rehearsal's almost done So what's the meaning of life? I don't know, whatcha think about it I try hard to contemplate the revelations Hard times persist While the rich are getting richer He has got your game Till the time to pay the fiddler Pick up the revolution Where we last left off Armageddon, it is written So you know who lost Enemies, trippin' thieves Try to steal the night All the while, keep your smile Don't give up the fight (Live life slow) Live it one day at a time (It's your show) It's your show (Take your time) Take your time and do it right (Keep your smile) Ah-ha-ha-ha Many people living life Like they just don't know where to go Ask the mass and get there fast To be sure you'll reach your goal Smiling faces, ancient places All a mountain made to one In this life you get one show And your rehearsal's almost done So what's the meaning of life? (I don't know, whatcha think about it) So what's the meaning of life? (I don't know, whatcha think about it) Dig deep So what's the meaning of life? (I don't know, whatcha think about it) Dig deep So what's the meaning of life? (I don't know, whatcha think about it) So what's the meaning of life? (I don't know, whatcha think about it) So what's the meaning of life? (I don't know, whatcha think about it) So you wanna be the king, huh --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: Dance ManiaX DDR Debut: BRAND NEW Artist Notes: K.Wit is Kazuhiro Senoo (see GET IT ALL). Gary Adkins is the vocalist. ========================= 6Z. SP6 - BAILA! BAILA! = ========================= Artist: DANDY MINIERO Genre: Latin Pop* BPM: 124 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 3 3 STD: 5 5 HVY: 7 8 Heavy Notes: Once again, you'll find double steps inserted into the streams, but not too extremely. Also, there are points where double steps follow the music. --- Lyrics: (coming eventually) --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: Dance ManiaX DDR Debut: BRAND NEW Artist Notes: DANDY MINIERO is a Naoki alias. ============================ 6AA. SP6 - BROKEN MY HEART = ============================ Artist: NAOKI feat. PAULA TERRY Genre: Hyper Euro Beat* BPM: 160 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 4 4 STD: 5 6 HVY: 9 9 Heavy Notes: There are a lot of notes in this relatively long song. You'll start with some sixteenths thrown in, but that's just the beginning. Once you reach the lyrics, you'll find long streams with turns, and streams with doubles thrown in. Nothing more difficult than that, but there are a lot of them. --- Lyrics: You've broken my heart Boy, you've torn my live apart Oh, right from the very start Now, I've got to get this guy out of my head Before I lose control, you were The only, man to feel my love (feel my love) Now, it's changed, and you know That you cut me like a knife You've broken my heart (broken my heart) This can't be right (no, no, not right) I'm teling you I know it's true, That I'd die for you (die for you) Baby, broken my heart.. Oh, no, no (oh no) Baby, you were everything (everything) Now you say it's over, I know - that you won't be coming back You've broken my heart Torn me apart It can't be right Maybe I was wrong to see The evil in you (evil in you) Broken my heart (broken my heart) Right from the start (yeah, from the start) I just can't believe it's true You throw me away (throw me away) Baby, broke my heart.. --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: Dance ManiaX DDR Debut: DDR 5th Mix (Arcade) American Appearances: DDRMAX USA Artist Notes: See FAQ for info on Naoki. Paula Terry is the vocalist that Naoki generally favors to use for his eurobeat songs. ========================== 6BB. SP6 - GORGEOUS 2012 = ========================== Artist: THE SURRENDERS Genre: Latin Trance BPM: 135 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 3 3 STD: 5 5 HVY: 7 7 Heavy Notes: Streams don't involve turning, but have double steps in them, and there are a few streams that consist of only doubles. There are a few 16th step clusters, gallops, and a few tricks with freeze arrows (like jumping to double steps). --- Lyrics: (coming eventually) --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: Dance ManiaX DDR Debut: BRAND NEW Artist Notes: THE SURRENDERS is a Naoki alias. =================================================== 6CC. SP6 - INFINITE PRAYER (floating flock style) = =================================================== Artist: L.E.D. feat. GORO Genre: Ambient* BPM: 120 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 3 3 STD: 6 6 HVY: 7 8 Heavy Notes: A slower INFINITE PRAYER, but the steps are more complicated. Double steps in streams (surprised?), plenty of 16th-note clusters, and eighth note taps which are off the beat. --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: beatmania Append ClubMix (JP PS1) DDR Debut: BRAND NEW Artist Notes: See INFINITE PRAYER for info on L.E.D. ====================== 6DD. SP6 - MAD BLAST = ====================== Artist: THE INFECTION Genre: Hardcore Metal BPM: 180 Difficulty: Sgl Dbl LGT: 4 4 STD: 6 7 HVY: 8 9 Heavy Notes: A painful eight-footer, mostly due to the complication of the steps, which include double steps in streams, and lots of chaos that tends to follow the music. Oh, and the speed doesn't help either. --- Song Type: Konami Original First Appearance: Dance ManiaX DDR Debut: BRAND NEW Artist Notes: THE INFECTION is Kazuhiro Senoo (see GET IT ALL). ****************************************************************************** 7. CHALLENGE MODE ****************************************************************************** Introduced in the Japanese console versions of 4th Mix and Extra Mix, this setup gives you specific conditions to beat. There are five generic difficulties, and six challenges in each difficulty. They don't mention it on the specific challenges, but it almost goes without saying: you'll automatically fail a challenge if your Dance Gauge empties, just like in normal play. ============== 7A. Practice = ============== Challenge 1: Song: Sana Mollete Ne Ente Difficulty: Light Bars: ALL Challenge: Play through the song and score no BOOs. --- Challenge 2: Song: THE EARTH LIGHT Difficulty: Light Bars: 5-12 Challenge: Full combo this section, meaning, get nothing but PERFECTs and GREATs. --- Challenge 3: Song: LUV TO ME (disco mix) Difficulty: Light Bars: 17-33 Options: Sudden Challenge: Full combo this section. --- Challenge 4: Song: CAN'T STOP FALLIN' IN LOVE (SPEED MIX) Difficulty: Light Bars: ALL Challenge: Finish this song and have a full Dance Gauge. Your Gauge will start at only 1/4 full. Remember, PERFECTs fill the Gauge more than GREATs. --- Challenge 5: Song: Let's talk it over Difficulty: Light Bars: ALL Challenge: During the course of playing this song, your number of GREATs, GOODs, and ALMOSTs may not exceed your number of PERFECTs at any time. You can get as many BOOs as you want, as long as you don't fail the song. --- Challenge 6: Song: SUPER STAR Difficulty: Light Bars: 1-23 Options: Sudden Challenge: Full combo this section. =========== 7B. Light = =========== Challenge 1: Song: Sweet Sweet <3 Magic Difficulty: Light Bars: ALL Challenge: Two criteria: 1. Do not step ANY double steps at all, or you'll immediately fail (missing them will not decrease your Dance Gauge). 2. All other arrows must be stepped at GOOD, GREAT, or PERFECT. Any BOO or ALMOST is an immediate fail. --- Challenge 2: Song: INFINITE PRAYER Difficulty: Heavy Bars: 47-50 Options: Sudden Challenge: Full combo this section. --- Challenge 3: Song: KEEP ON MOVIN' (DMX Mix) Difficulty: Light Bars: ALL Challenge: Your combo must not ever exceed 9. Additionally, your Dance Meter will not increase. Get as many GOODs as possible. --- Challenge 4: Song: Sweet Sweet <3 Magic Difficulty: Standard Bars: 1-56 Challenge: The music will not match the steps, so go ahead and mute your TV. You must not get more than one GOOD or worse. Getting your second misstep is an immediate fail. --- Challenge 5: Song: OVERBLAST!! Difficulty: Standard Bars: ALL Challenge: Your Dance Gauge must NEVER during the course of the song exceed 1/2 full. --- Challenge 6: Song: exotic ethnic Difficulty: Standard Bars: 7-30 Challenge: At the end of this section, you must have no more than 15% of your Dance Gauge full (about two bars). ============== 7C. Standard = ============== Challenge 1: Song: GRADIUSIC CYBER Difficulty: Standard Bars: ALL Options: Dark (the Step Zone is invisible) Challenge: Two criteria: 1. Do not step ANY double steps at all, or you'll immediately fail (missing them will not decrease your Dance Gauge). 2. All other arrows must be stepped at GOOD, GREAT, or PERFECT. Any BOO or ALMOST is an immediate fail. --- Challenge 2: Song: There 4 You Difficulty: Standard Bars: ALL Options: Hidden Challenge: Two criteria: 1. Do not step ANY single steps at all, or you'll immediately fail (missing them will not decrease your Dance Gauge). 2. All double steps must be stepped at GOOD, GREAT, or PERFECT. Any BOO or ALMOST is an immediate fail. --- Challenge 3: Song: TSUGARU Difficulty: Heavy Bars: 1-11 Challenge: Full combo this section. --- Challenge 4: Song: Colors (for EXTREME) Difficulty: Heavy Bars: 57-67 Options: Dark (the Step Zone is invisible) Challenge: Full combo this section. --- Challenge 5: Song: Secret Rendez-vous Difficulty: Light Bars: 15-23 Challenge: Get all PERFECTs on this section. --- Challenge 6: Song: Secret Rendez-vous Difficulty: Light Bars: 15-23 Options: Stealth Challenge: Full combo this section. Just keep playing the previous challenge until the steps are gouged into your skull... =========== 7D. Heavy = =========== Challenge 1: Song: Kind Lady Difficulty: Heavy Bars: ALL Challenge: Pass this song. Your Dance Gauge will only start at 1/4 full and will not increase at all. --- Challenge 2: Song: Electro Tuned (the SubS Mix) Difficulty: Heavy Bars: 11-19 Challenge: Full combo this section. --- Challenge 3: Song: Look To The Sky (True Color Mix) Difficulty: Light Bars: ALL Challenge: Your combo must not ever exceed 9. Additionally, your Dance Meter will not increase. Get as many GOODs as possible. --- Challenge 4: Song: DIVE Difficulty: Heavy Bars: 4-12 Challenge: Full combo this section. The song will be slowed down as if the speed were decreased in Training Mode. --- Challenge 5: Song: ORION.78 (civilization mix) Difficulty: Heavy Bars: ALL Challenge: Two criteria: 1. Do not step any up or down arrows at all, or you'll immediately fail (missing them will not decrease your Dance Gauge). 2. All other steps must be stepped at GOOD, GREAT, or PERFECT. Any BOO or ALMOST is an immediate fail. --- Challenge 6: Song: Colors (for EXTREME) Difficulty: Heavy Bars: ALL Challenge: Do not step any two of the same arrow consecutively (such as two left arrows in a row), only one or the other. Going from a single step to a double step is okay, though (ie. left arrow to a left-right double is okay). =========== 7E. Extra = =========== Challenge 1: Song: Sweet Sweet <3 Magic Difficulty: Heavy Bars: 54-68 Options: Hidden Challenge: Full combo this section. --- Challenge 2: Song: SO IN LOVE Difficulty: Heavy Bars: 20-40 Challenge: You must not get any points at all. You only get points when you get a GREAT or a PERFECT, so get as many GOODs as possible. --- Challenge 3: Song: ON THE JAZZ Difficulty: Heavy Bars: ALL Challenge: When you finish this song, you must have at least 60 GOODs, 60 GREATs, and 60 PERFECTs. --- Challenge 4: Song: exotic ethnic Difficulty: Heavy Bars: 64-67 Options: Sudden Challenge: Full combo this section. --- Challenge 5: Song: TRIP MACHINE (luv mix) Difficulty: Heavy Bars: ALL Challenge: Full combo the entire song AND you must have 90% of the steps as PERFECTs. --- Challenge 6: Song: Healing Vision (Angelic mix) Difficulty: Heavy Bars: 63-67 Options: Sudden Challenge: Get all PERFECTs on this section. ****************************************************************************** 8. OTHER MODES ****************************************************************************** Here are the other modes besides the standard Game Mode and Challenge Mode. ================= 8A. Battle Mode = ================= This mode is similar to Game Mode, only you can only play Single, and grades will not be recorded. However, you can have as many as four people playing. There are two types of play in Battle Mode: Score Battle - Play as you normally would in Game Mode. The person with the highest score wins. Point Battle - This mode is only for two players. Each player begins with sixteen points. Whenever a player registers a worse step than the other player (for instance, Player 1 hits a step at PERFECT! and Player 2 at GREAT) the lower stepping player loses a point. When one player loses all his points, the game's over. If both players make it to the end of the song, then the person with more points remaining is the winner. ================== 8B. Workout Mode = ================== This mode allows you to observe the calories melting away as you dance. --- Workout Setting Weight: Set this and the amount of calories burned will be slightly changed to reflect your weight. Menu: Set to "Play Time" to play a specific amount of time. Set to "Calories Burned" and you'll play until you reach that number of calories. "No Setting" will let you have no restrictions. Goal: Set to minutes if "Play Time" is on Menu, and to a calorie amount if "Calories Burned is on Menu. Workout Step: With one star, you'll have a very easy mode. With two stars, the steps will be "Little". With three stars, you'll play the songs as normal. --- Workout Results After every song, you'll see a Workout Results screen where you can see your calorie-related results. Press Start to see them charted in relation to other day's workouts. =================== 8C. Training Mode = =================== Select this to pick songs and tackle them on your own terms. You may select the song, the mode (Single, Versus, Double), its difficulty, any song options you want (as detailed in the How To Dance section far above), and you may put in any Edit Data you wish. In addition (unlike other modes of gameplay), you can set Assist, which allows you to play with any combination of the music, a metronome (which marks standard quarter note beats), and a handclap (which claps whenever there's an arrow). Also, you can set the song's speed. Unlike the song option called Speed, this actually changes how fast the song goes. It's good for taking fast songs at speeds you can manage. Finally, you can set what measure the song begins and ends. The "Start" function below it will allow you to quickly change between the measures you select and the whole song. =============== 8D. Edit Mode = =============== Well, I'm not gonna go through all the possibilities that Edit Mode offers here. Honestly, if you're serious about Editing, you'll probably know to read the instructions on this one. Seriously, there's too much info about it for me to justify making a section for it. ****************************************************************************** 9. SECRETS ****************************************************************************** Unlockable Songs: Colors (for EXTREME) by dj TAKA Unlock: Complete approximately 90-100 songs. Make sure you unlock this before completing Challenge Mode. GRADIUSIC CYBER by TAKA Unlock: Get a score of "AA" on any song. Healing Vision (Angelic mix) by 2MB Unlock: Pass Healing Vision on all three difficulties. MAX 300 by Omega Unlock: Get a score of "AAA" on any song OR turn on ROULETTE, stop it on the MAX 300 that pops up, and pass it on any difficulty. MGS2 mission R by L.E.D. Unlock: Get a score of "A" on any song. ORION .78 (civilization mix) by 2MB Unlock: Complete 300 songs OR complete Challenge Mode. PARANOiA Rebirth by 190' Unlock: Pass PARANOiA ETERNAL on all three difficulties. PUT YOUR FAITH IN ME (Saturday Night Mix) by UZI-LAY Unlock: Fail any song. Sana Mollete Ne Ente (BLT Style) by Togo Project feat. Sana Unlock: Pass Sana Mollete Ne Ente on all three difficulties. --- The Konami Code And finally, if you're impatient to unlock everything, just go to Options, and then Credits. During the credits, press Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A. If you hear a tone, you've entered the code correctly, and all Unlockable Songs are unlocked, automatically. Also, Challenge Mode will be fully completed. ****************************************************************************** 10. X-BOX LIVE ****************************************************************************** Select this to play online on LIVE. Select your account and you'll be sent to the Ultramix online room. --- Quickmatch: Select this to randomly be thrust into a created game. Optimatch: Select criteria, and then you'll get a list of games that fit: Type: Score Battles, Point Battles, or Any Difficulty: Light, Standard, Heavy, or Any Song: Select a specific song to see if anyone's playing it. I suggest not using it unless the room's VERY populated. Create: Make your own game. Make sure that if you want others to play that you open up slots for them. Friends List: The people you have picked as your friends. Player Rankings: The nation-wide Ultramix rankings online. Player Options: Set your options for gameplay. Download New Content: Hit it and download song packs! Do it now! Only five bucks a pack! ****************************************************************************** 11. STANDARD GUIDE STUFF ****************************************************************************** ============ 11A. Legal = ============ This FAQ was made 100% by me, and is Copyright © 2004 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. DDR is Copyright © 1998-2004 Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo. DDR Ultramix is Copyright © 2003 Komani Computer Entertainment Hawaii. Currently, the following sites have permission to post my FAQ: www.gamefaqs.com www.gamewinners.com www.ign.com www.cheatcc.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 DDRMAX2 guides, but, trying to keep updates, well, updated, I'll only allow large committed sites that I trust. ======================== 11B. 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 DDR Ultramix. I don't want spam, chain letters, offers for friendship. Don't bother me with info on other DDR 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 "DDR Ultramix" at one point in your e-mail. I have more than one 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. There really are no tips to offer for DDR'ing besides what I have in my section. It has to come from your own skill and desire to pass. - Spell correctly and use proper grammar, please. If I can't understand your e-mail, it'll go to the junk pile... ============== 11C. Credits = ============== CJayC and Al Amaloo for having this on their sites. www.animelyrics.com, for compiling, catalouging, and translating tons of lyrics, including those in the DDR games. The GameFAQs B&RA board, for their help with genres. Konami and the Bemani studio, for their effort in bringing a superb game to the States, and KCEH for their localizing the game for the X-BOX. ====================== 11D. Version Updates = ====================== Version 1.0 - 8/28/04 - All the normal stuff and three song packs up. As soon as the place I visit gets their LIVE account set up, I'll have the other three packs. Version 1.1 - 9/19/04 - All righty. Got the other three song packs done. I'll soon have updates with genres. Version 1.2 - 9/24/04 - Added genres. Version 1.3 - 12/5/04 - Ultramix 2 info added. ===================== 11E. The Final Word = ===================== Well, KCEH did an okay job for themselves of transplanting this game to the X-BOX. A bit rough around the edges, to be sure, but hey, that's what sequels are for.