Just Communication
"Just Communication" is the first single released by J-pop duo Two-Mix. It was released on April 29, 1995. Composed by the duo of Shiina Nagano and Minami Takayama, the song was used as the first opening theme of the anime series Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, and marked the band's breakthrough into mainstream.[1]
"Just Communication" | ||||
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Single by Two-Mix | ||||
Released | April 29, 1995 | |||
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Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Shina Nagano | |||
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The song was originally co-written by Kōji Makaino, but he was uncredited due to a "Virtual Artist" (ヴァーチャルアーティスト, Vācharu Ātisuto) policy imposed by ISM Artist (株式会社イズム・アーティスト, Kabushiki-gaisha Izumu Ātisuto), Two-Mix's management at the time.[2]
Track listing
All lyrics by Shiina Nagano. All arrangement by Two-Mix.
No. | Title | Music | Length |
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1. | "Just Communication" | Kōji Makaino | 4:18 |
2. | "Second Impression" | Minami Takayama | 4:51 |
3. | "Just Communication (Original Karaoke)" | Makaino | 4:18 |
4. | "Second Impression (Original Karaoke)" | Takayama | 4:51 |
Chart position
Charts (1995) | Peak position |
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Japanese Oricon Singles Chart | 23[3] |
Cover versions
"Just Communication" has been covered by different artists for cover/tribute albums celebrating the anniversary of the Gundam franchise. Minami Kuribayashi covered the song for the 2009 album Gundam Tribute from Lantis. It was then covered by Nami Tamaki in her 2014 album NT Gundam Cover. Hiroko Moriguchi covered the song in her 2019 album Gundam Song Covers.
References
- "Just Communication". The Two-Mix Electronic Library. Retrieved 2019-10-30.
- ja:JUST COMMUNICATION
- "Just Communication | TWO-MIX". Oricon. Retrieved 2020-03-23.