Polyrhythm

Perfume

About Polyrhythm

"Polyrhythm" (ポリリズム, Poririzumu) is a song by Perfume, released as the second single from their second album Game and 10th overall, as well as the first track on their third compilation album Love the World. Appropriately, the song's bridge is polyrhythmic, incorporating 5/8, 6/8 in the vocals, common time (4/4) and 3/2 in the drums. Tokuma Japan Communications originally requested for the bridge of the song to be removed for its atypical nature; a concession was reached by including a radio edit known as the "Extra Short Edit" on the single, which removes the bridge while the vocoded backing vocal on the near-end of the song (at 3:02) is half-distorted. The song was used for the Kankyō Recycle Campaign by NHK. The single has 2 editions: a CD only version and CD+DVD version. The only difference between the CD and CD+DVD version is that the CD+DVD version has the music video of Polyrhythm. "Polyrhythm" appears in Konami's Dance Dance Revolution and pop'n music arcade music games (covered by Pink Lemonade), as well as Namco's Taiko no Tatsujin. Former Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman also released his own version of the song on his album Tokyo Jukebox. The song appeared in the film and soundtrack for the Pixar film Cars 2. The director, John Lasseter, was happy to see the girls there and said "The moment I listened to Polyrhythm, I loved it, it was like falling in love." 


Year:
2012
4:10
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とても大事な キミの想いは
無駄にならない 世界は廻る
ほんの少しの 僕の気持ちも
巡り巡るよ

くり返す このポリリズム
あの衝動は まるで恋だね
くり返す いつかみたいな
あの光景が 甦るの
くり返す このポリリズム
あの反動が うそみたいだね
くり返す このポリループ
ああプラスチック みたいな恋だ

またくり返す このポリリズム
このポリリズム このポリリズム 

ポリリズム ポリリズム ポリリズム ポリリズム 
ポリリズム ポリリズム ポリリズム ポリリズム 
ポリリズム リズム リズム リズム リズム リズム リズム
ポリループ ポリループ ポリループ ポリループ
ポリループ ポリループ ループ ループ ループ ループ ループ

ほんの少しの 僕の気持ちが
キミに伝わる そう信じてる
とても大事な キミの想いは
無駄にならない 世界は廻る
ほんの少しの 僕の気持ちも
巡り巡るよ

くり返す このポリリズム
あの行動は まるで恋だね
くり返す いつかみたいな
あの感動が 甦るの
くり返す このポリリズム
あの反動が うそみたいだね
くり返す このポリループ
ああプラスチック みたいな恋だ
またくり返す 

ポリリズム ポリリズム ポリリズム ポリリズム 
ポリリズム ポリリズム ポリリズム ポリリズム 
ポリリズム リズム リズム リズム リズム リズム リズム ポリリズム

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Perfume

Perfume (パフューム?) is a Japanese pop girl group from Hiroshima, Japan, consisting of Ayano Ōmoto, Yuka Kashino, and Ayaka Nishiwaki. They debuted locally in 2001 and made their transition to a major label in 2005. As of January 2012, the group has released fourteen major label singles on the Tokuma Japan Communications label. In 2012 the group announced that they had signed a global contract with Universal Music Group Japan, and that they expected to expand their horizons and "go global". Their sixteenth major label single "Spending All My Time", released on August 15, 2012, was seen as a dedication to fans overseas. Their fourth studio album Level3 was released on October 2, 2013, and was soon followed by the single "Sweet Refrain" a month after. Their 20th … more »

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Written by: Yasutaka Nakata

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15 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Polyrhythm" is classified as a J-Pop song. J-Pop, short for Japanese Pop, refers to popular musical genres in Japan, deriving from western pop culture.
Album Association
It was featured in Perfume's second studio album titled "Game". The album was launched in 2008.
Record Label
The song "Polyrhythm" is produced and released under the Japanese record label known as "Amuse, Inc.".
Chart Performance
The single reached number 7 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, a strong performance which highlighted the popularity of the track.
Unique Music Style
The song is unique for its emphasis on complex rhythms and its electronic dance music influences.
Composer
The song was composed by Yasutaka Nakata, who is noted for his contributions to J-Pop and his work on other Perfume hits.
Release Date
"Polyrhythm" was released in September 2007 and quickly caught the attention of J-Pop fans around the world.
Environmental Theme
The song's lyrics focus on environmental issues, making it a unique contribution to J-Pop, demonstrating the band's dedication to raising awareness on global issues.
International Appearance
The track appeared in a globally popular animation movie "Cars 2," making the song internationally recognized.
Choreography
With its music video, Perfume is recognized for their intricate and synchronized group choreography that accompanies "Polyrhythm", setting a high standard in J-pop music videos.
Sustainability Message
In 2011, Perfume performed "Polyrhythm" at the MTV Japan awards and utilized recycled materials for their outfits and stage set, reinforcing the song's underlying message about the environment.
Phonographic Copyright
The Phonographic Copyright (P) of the song is held by the relevant record label, "Amuse Inc.".
Digital Sound
The song employs certain audio effects that give it a 'digital sound' vibe associated with electronic music.
Sound Mixing
Perfume's "Polyrhythm" is an example of superb sound mixing, exemplifying Nakata's production skills.
High Rotation
"Polyrhythm," upon release, received heavy rotation on multiple radio stations, boosting its popularity and chart performance.

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