Unison:
Song History, Info & Lyrics
Playstation2 FAQ
January 13th 2001, Revision 0.7

Written By :  Crono
E-mail     :  crono@animeondvd.com
Real Name  :  Justin Strauss
Home Page  :  www.tows.org



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Table of Contents:
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0.0 Revision History

0.5 FAQ Introduction

1.0 "Y.M.C.A." (Young Man)

2.0 "Neraiuchi"

3.0 "First Love"

4.0 "Love Machine"

5.0 "Seraa Fuku o Nu ga Sanaide"

6.0 "Yosaku"

7.0 "Boys & Girls"

8.0 "Night Of Fire"

9.0 "Genghis Khan"

10.0 "Hajimete no Chuu"

11.0 "U.F.O." (Unidentified Flying Object)

12.0 "Synchronized Love Millenium"

13.0 Contributions and Thank-You's



0.0 Revision History
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V0.5 - 12/20/00 - Pre-Release! Expect typos or grammar problems from it.
                - Contains full song list.
                - Contains both language names, confirmed.
                - Contains names of original artist for all songs.
                - Contains first history paragraph for artists.

V0.6 - 01/01/01 - Added original albums/disc information.
                - Added single release date information.
                - Added lyrics segments to songs.
                - More detail in history of artists paragraphs.

V0.7 - 01/13/01 - First uploaded release of file.
                - More original album titles added.
                - More release dates for original singles added.
                - More detail in history of artist paragraphs.

V1.0 - 02/??/01 - Coming Soon. See what's expected, below.

Coming Soon:

    -lyrics for onyanko club and pink lady songs.
    -fuller bios, multiple paragraphs for each song.
    -whatever might be left out.

Wanted Info:

    -linda yamamoto album title.
    -info on genghis khan's artist



0.5 FAQ Introduction
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    This document was created to be a secondary source of information, for use 
alongside my own Unison FAQ (which can be found at this same site). This game 
has such a terrific assortment of songs within, and each one of them has their 
own rich and varied history which must be explained. The first song, Y.M.C.A., 
is a title which American audiences will definitely be familiar with. But aside 
from that, every single song in this game is actually an enormous hit song from 
Japan's history. Some are from newer Jpop stars in the 1990s, while others date 
back to Japan's disco days... back near 1970. There's even a wonderful modern 
variation of a classic "Enka" song (a style which is rooted in very classical 
Japan, and remains popular today).

    There is one section dedicated to each song below. The game has a total of 
twelve songs to play, and the songs below are listed in their official order 
from "Club Afro." The title of the song is listed first in both languages 
(although the "official title" for each song will be the one which is used for 
the name of that section). Also, you will find the name of the "original artist" 
below, which is the person or group of singers who released the original song. 
And since every song in the game is taken from an outside artist, there is both 
interesting information and biographic history to learn about each. The singer's 
"album" and the "year that the single was released" will also be included in 
these sections...

    To top it off, the "lyrics" for each song are included last, for your 
enjoyment. The lyrics included here will be the ones which are used in the 
game's shortened versions of the songs. The use the same words as the original 
songs (obviously), but only certain segments of the original lyrics are found in 
the game versions. Each song in this game is around the one and a half minute 
length that most dance games use nowadays. There are also lengthier instumentals 
to keep the songs long enough in the game. These lyrics are taken from the 
original artist's compact disc sleeves (and are trimmed down by me, according to 
the length the game uses). Any english words which fall in the middle of 
japanese lines of dialogue (on the lyric sheets) will be surrounded by quotation 
marks in the lines below. And lines which are fully english will be shown as 
usual, and are obvious anyhow. Otherwise, all lyrics are standard Japanese in 
"Romaji."

    So, as you proceed, please enjoy the information that has been gathered. 
This author has spent countless hours and late nights on the internet, in my old 
album collections, and searching through books to find the most information 
that's out there. This FAQ will constantly be updated with new tidbits of info, 
once they are confirmed and verified in full. So even as you read this, the next 
bits of info are already being mulled over and typed up. Also, if you have any 
more obscure or quirkier info to share on these terrific musical stars, please 
send it in (and you will receive full credit). And although i'll say it all too 
often, please do not steal any information from this file without asking first, 
please. Anyhoo, on with the show...



1.0 "Y.M.C.A." (Young Man)
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  Nihongo: "Y.M.C.A." (Young Man)
  English: "Y.M.C.A." (Young Man)
  Original Artist: The Village People
  From Album/Disc: Dunno
  Single Released: 197? (America)

    The Village People will be forever known as one of the biggest groups in all 
of disco music. This hit song is their best known of all, and almost any dance 
club in the country has played it thousands of times. This song also has the 
distinct chorus in which your hands mimic the four letters (which also 
contributes to its interactive and fun nature). This version of the song is done 
with Japanese lyrics (and has not had a major release for this version in japan, 
as far as i know). I'm going to post the release date and album title for the 
American one in the next update (i've yet to unpack my old "45" record single of 
mine that has the date on it, but i will soon enough).



2.0 "Neraiuchi"
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  Nihongo: "Neraiuchi"
  English: "Take Aim and Shoot"
  Original Artist: Linda Yamamoto
  From Album/Disc: Dunno
  Single Released: 1973.02 (Japan)

    Linda Yamamoto was a pretty big name in the disco days of Japan. This song 
is probably her biggest hit single, and some folks even took the song's chorus 
to heart when giving her a nickname. Some called her the "oohlala lady" because 
of the portion in this song that repeats that phrase over and over. She has also 
apparently done the music for "Shin Tenchi Muyo," which was the middle 1990's 
second coming of the popular television series (the series was renamed "Tenchi 
in Tokyo" for its American release). In more recent years, she has been seen in 
less conventional spots to make a name for herself. She even posed nude for 
pictures in one publication, showing that you're only as young as you think.



3.0 "First Love"
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  Nihongo: "First Love"
  English: "First Love"
  Original Artist: Utada Hikaru
  From Album/Disc: First Love
  Single Released: 1999.04 (Japan)

    Utada Hikaru is one of the big names in modern Japan-Pop music. This song is 
the title track to her debut album, and the mega hit song propelled her to 
stardom. And in fact, she is carrying on the legacy of her very musical family. 
For one thing, her mother was a famous Enka singer, who is still renowned today. 
Her first hit single was achieved at the young age of sixteen, an amazing feat 
for any artist (the only 1990's American female artist to have a hit single to 
be released by age sixteen was Christina Aguilera with "Reflection"). This 
particular song is also used as the theme song for the Japanese television drama 
"Majonojouken."


  Lyrics:  saigou no kisu wa
           tabako no "flavor" ga shita
           nigakute setsunai kaori

           ashita no imagoro ni wa
           anata wa doko ni iru n darou
           dare wo omotteru n darou

           you are always gonna be my love
           ima wa mada kanashii "love song"
           atarashi uta utaeru made

           you are always gonna be the one...



4.0 "Love Machine"
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  Nihongo: "Love Mashiin"
  English: "Love Machine"
  Original Artist: Morning Musume
  From Album/Disc: 3rd-Love Paradise
  Single Released: 1999.09 (Japan)

    Morning Musume is a modern super-group in Japan. They are composed of female 
members with very lovely singing voices, and their membership has actually 
changed quite a few times. The various group members have also done small 
projects in other singing troups, most of which are directed by "Tsunku," the 
big name in this project. This song is from their third album, and it was a 
major hit for them (another smash success after many previous hit titles). Since 
then, they have gone on to make more albums and terrific songs to go with them. 
The group has even starred in a couple of motion pictures in Japan, the first of 
which was "Pinch Runner" in 1999. And, to no surprise, they composed the songs 
for the movie's soundtrack.


  Lyrics:  anta nya mottainai (fuu, fuu)
           atasha hontou "nice body" (body, body)
           dare ni mo wakaranai (fuu, fuu)
           renai tte itsu hi ga tsuku no ka
           "dynamite," koi wa "dynamite"

           donna ni fukeiki datte, koi wa infure-shon
           konna ni yasashiku sarecha, midara
           akarui mirai ni shuushoku kibou dawa (wow, wow, wow)

           nippon no mirai wa (wow, wow, wow, wow)
           sekai ga urayamu (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
           koi wo shiyou janai ka! (wow, wow, wow, wow)
           dance! dancin' all of the night...

           love machine!



5.0 "Seraa Fuku o Nu ga Sanaide"
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  Nihongo: "Seraa Fuku o Nu ga Sanaide"
  English: "Don't Make It Take Off Sailors"
  Original Artist: Onyanko Club
  From Album/Disc: Dunno
  Single Released: 198? (Japan)

    Onyanko Club has been called the most successful Japanese girl group of the 
1980's. This song is often seen as their biggest hit single, and is included in 
their future greatest hits albums and remixes. It is also, to no surprise, a big 
hit in "ParaPara Dancing." The members have since gone on to release many 
successful songs as solo projects (and there has even been a greatest hits disc 
made for those "after" songs). I've finally managed to snag another copy of this 
song recently (with lyrics and release date for the single)... so that is coming 
soon.



6.0 "Yosaku"
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  Nihongo: "Yosaku"
  English: "Honor and Virtue"
  Original Artist: (classic enka song)
  From Album/Disc: (classic enka song)
  Single Released: (classic enka song)

    Yosaku is one of the best known classic Enka songs. It has been performed by 
many famous Enka stars, and even today it is a familiar tune. The lyrics are 
very smooth and lovely, and instantly attractive as both a song of simplicity 
and a song of enjoyment. The distinct and resonating vocals that are distinct to 
Enka style can make this song shine. The version which is used for this game is 
done with a more pop-song sort of music and background. It makes it sound more 
like a Jpop song, especially with the chorus having the digitized effect to the 
voice.


  Lyrics:  yowaku wa ki wo kiru
           hei-hei hoh, hei-hei hoh
           kodama wa kaeru yo
           hei-hei hoh, hei-hei hoh

           yosaku, yosaku. mou hi ga kureru
           yosaku, yosaku. nyobo ga younde iru

           hoh-hoh, hoh-hoh



7.0 "Boys & Girls"
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  Nihongo: "Boys & Girls"
  English: "Boys & Girls"
  Original Artist: Hamasaki Ayumi
  From Album/Disc: LOVEppears
  Single Released: 1999 (Japan)

    Hamasaki Ayumi is a rising star in Japan pop music. She has actually been to 
vocal lessons in New York many times, which adds to her crisp and distinct voice 
talent. This song has had great success, and was her ninth single to be 
released. There have been many albums released for her, aside from her couple of 
standard ones (this song is from her second). Multiple and extensive dance mix 
albums called "AyuMIX" make up the other discs, along with many maxi-singles. 
It's a natural dance song, which suits this game quite well.


  Lyrics:  la la la, la la la la...
           la la la, la la la la...

           yoku kuchi ni shiteiru
           yoku yume ni miteiru
           yoku futari katattari shiteiru
           shiawase ni naritai tte
           mou nandome ni narun darou

           senaka osu shunkan ni wasurenai de ite
           kono natsu koso wa to kawashita yakusoku wo

           kagayakidashita watashitachi nara
           itsuka ashita wo tsukamu darou
           habatakidashita kanojotachi nara
           hikaru ashita wo mitsukeru darou



8.0 "Night Of Fire"
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  Nihongo: "Night Of Fire"
  English: "Night Of Fire"
  Original Artist: Niko
  From Album/Disc: Night of Fire, Single
  Single Released: 1999 (Italy)

    Niko's performance of this song has been much beloved in the modern dance 
world. It is originally released for the record label and compilation series of 
Italy's "Eurobeat," which has been a big hit in Japan as well. More recently, a 
group in Japan named "Dream" has done a Japanese language version of it for the 
Eurodance series. However, the version in this game is sung with the English 
lyrics (like the original). This song has also been a big hit in the world of 
"Para Para Dancing," which has seen a lot fo exposure in dance albums lately. 
There have been many remixes of the song, from the group itself and from outside 
mixers. This song was even incorporated into one of Konami's music games titled 
"Para Para Paradise," which is one of the two other games that this song appears 
in.


  Lyrics:  welcome to the broken low
           welcome to the famous disco live
           come on lady come and go
           come on lady get me once and right

           not the danger, not the blacky stranger
           rock it - rock it - knock to my door I'll open
           speak my name now, speak it if you know how
           fly to me, get ready for the

           night of fire, you'd better better stay
           you'd better better begin the prayer to play
           night of fire, come over over me
           come over over the top you've never been here

           night of fire, you'd better better stay
           you'd better better begin the prayer to play
           night of fire, come over over me
           come over over the top you'll have a night of fire



9.0 "Genghis Kahn"
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  Nihongo: "Jingisukan"
  English: "Genghis Khan"
  Original Artist: Dunno
  From Album/Disc: Dunno
  Single Released: 19?? (Japan)

    This is the only song that i've not heard of before the game came out. There 
is a group that is called Genghis Khan, and perhaps this is by them (since they 
were apparently a dance troupe). But if not, i'm not sure. I'd appreciate any 
info that someone could contribute on this. It's strange, too, because i'd 
already known a lot about the rest of these artists beforehand, even though i've 
never lived in Japan (mainly because each song/series was such a huge name in 
Japan pop culture at some point, aside from one or two). But this is the one 
song that doesn't seem to have any easy info to find (online or otherwise).



10.0 "Hajimete no Chuu"
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  Nihongo: "Hajimete no Chuu"
  English: "First Kiss"
  Original Artist: Tenshin Papa
  From Album/Disc: Kiteretsu Daihyakka, OST
  Single Released: 1990.05 (Japan)

    Kiteretsu Daihyakka is one of the more famous anime series from Japan. It 
was originally a manga series, and it was created by the same team that brought 
us the legendary "Doraemon" anime. This song was the Opening Theme for the 
series, and was released on both the soundtrack album and multiple single discs. 
The series itself ran from 1988 until 1996, quite a long run indeed. One of the 
directors and creators of both series, Fujiko F. Fujio, recently passed away 
(and was a major loss to all of the anime world).



11.0 "U.F.O." (Unidentified Flying Object)
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  Nihongo: "U.F.O." (Unidentified Flying Object)
  English: "U.F.O." (Unidentified Flying Object)
  Original Artist: Pink Lady
  From Album/Disc: UFO, Single
  Single Released: 1977.12 (Japan)

    Pink Lady was, at one time, the biggest selling act in all of Japan. During 
their peak in the disco days, no one sold more vinyl records than them. The two 
women who make up the group are "Kei" (Masuda Keiko) and "Mie" (Nemoto Mitsuyo). 
This song was one of their greatest hits, and is perfectly suited for a dance 
game. In fact, the duo of Pink Lady enjoyed a brief stint of success in America 
as well! They released albums in america during the same time period, though 
their big american single didn't reach much higher than the top thirty. In fact, 
for a very short time, they were even given their own television Variety Show in 
this country. The show, called "Pink Lady and Jeff" also starred Jeff Altman, a 
comedian. It was brought to television by Jim and Marty Krofft, the team who 
created shows such as "H.R. Pufnstuf" and had also created "Donnie and Marie" as 
their first Variety Show in the 1970's. The show tanked after on six episodes, 
however, and it was released near the end of their reign in Japan as well. 
Either way, they are one of the most memorable acts in history.



12.0 "Synchronized Love Millenium"
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  Nihongo: "Shinkuronaizudo Rabu Mireniamu"
  English: "Synchronized Love Millenium"
  Original Artist: Joe Rinoie
  From Album/Disc: Synchronized Love - Millenium Mix
  Single Released: 2000.05 (Japan)

    Joe Rinoie had originally released this song in the 1980's. The new 
"Millenium Mix" of the song was recently released, and versions of it are now 
appearing in a few major dance games. However, this is the only game to contain 
the normal millenium version of the song (although it is only the full chorus 
vocals, which makes it the shortest clip in Unison). However, this is also the 
only track on Unison which is fully in correct English. So in that way, it's a 
very cool bonus.


  Lyrics:  nuh uh, it's different this time
           let's go! ...

           won't you take my hand, and I will be your man
           so tonight we're gonna dance the night away
           one and one is two, don't you be so cruel
           synchronize this love is what we've got to do

           hold on tight, we'll be together
           cause it's yours and mine
           forever we're in this love thing


 
13.0 Contributions and Thank-You's
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    I've worked hard as hell on this file, so please please do not steal any of 
the information from it. I know that FAQ writers are always willing to help each 
other out, and that part is always true. However, I have spent countless hours 
with the game powered on, running between rooms to type up all of the specific 
info straight from the game. I would be mortified if anyone were to simply cut 
and paste my information (or even "slightly paraphrase it") instead of working 
hard to find their own info. I know we all agree on this. However, if you have 
anything to contribute or such, please send me an Email, and i will give you 
credit in this FAQ. Note, however, if it is just a small change or new option in 
the game... i have likely discovered it by the next update. Corrections to wrong 
information are even more appreciated ^_^; Anyhow, on with the thanks...

    This is probably the first time that one of my FAQ's has received outside 
information from so many sources online (usually it's just my own obsessed self 
typing up D.D.R. info from here, with little or no outside help). But either 
way, i'm going to include a full list of my sources and their web addresses in 
version 1.0 of the FAQ. Aside from the below sources, any other information is 
from my own records and discs, and hours of toil, so definitely read the above 
paragraph in relation to that (^_^). For now, here are some of the major 
contributors (by name) that helped a bunch:

        -Famous Japanese
        -Enka Database
        -Doraemon

    GameFAQs (www.gamefaqs.com) for hosting this FAQ, along with more great 
gaming info than most any site out there. Keep up the good work, man. Without 
GameFAQs... where would we all go for detailed game help? Sure, lotsa places 
have great code archives, and some TRY to keep all the best FAQs. But who 
succeeds? Only one, my friend ^_^ Jeff "CJayC" Veasey does an astounding, daily 
job of organizing these entries (and he writes his own wonderful FAQs). I must 
also give a hearty thanks to Al Amaloo, the maintainer of Videogame Strategies 
(vgstrategies.about.com). He has completed perhaps the best and most extensive 
archive of codes and tricks (www.gamewinners.com) and written extensive guides 
for games that would go otherwise un-covered. And what makes these two men (Jeff 
Veasey and Al Amaloo) so special... is that they provide an invaluable service 
to the gaming community out of the goodness of their heart. They work hard, 
every day, without the help of any major affiliate. Bravo to both of you!

    The patrons of my own message board, the OtherWorlds Shrine (www.tows.org) 
which is sometimes the only refuge for the true gamer. Along with my friend 
SineSwiper, we keep the shrine alive as a place for gamers to respectfully speak 
and get together while online. The friends that I have made there have meant the 
world to me, despite how my "real life" sometimes drags me offline for days at a 
time. Either way, here's to ya'll... and I won't mention any names (as there are 
too many of you to possibly remember them all now. And you'll kill me if I miss 
any, hehe). The place has been around for years, and I guarantee that it will 
always exist as long as there is an Internet.

    The select few of my OFF-line friends who love gaming almost as much as 
myself, and keep me inspired to keep on playing. Tacchi, you're as obsessed over 
games as me. We've been gaming for well near two decades. We're getting old, 
dude. And Crystal, well you can kick most of our sorry arses ^_^ Steffannee... 
you introduced me to Will in Rival Schools! Scott, you've been a pal through it 
all, despite how you suck at games ^_^ Kathryn, your love and understanding will 
always be cherished (yes, call me sappy). And Alex, you've been there since we 
were infants, when the NES was only a dream in the semi-near future. Chris, 
you're one of my dearest friends (as well as one of the most eerily unique). 
Your love for the Butterfly song and the goofy dance you do... will always bring 
a smile to my face.

    And of course, thanks go out to Lynn and Donna! You two are a few of the 
only people who love Pop 'n Music (and Bust a Move of course) as much as I do. 
Every time we meet is a cherished moment. And, speaking of music games, I owe a 
world of thanks to Malcolm. His friendship has meant a ton to me, and he's one 
of those few folks who plays and works hard at ALL the music game series just 
like I do (Beatmania, Dance Dance Revolution, Pop 'n Music, Bust a Move, and the 
countless other Bemani titles as well). And to the fans of music games, 
worldwide, i offer the greatest thanks of all. Our demand is what keeps this 
amazing genre of games coming back to us every month.

    Konami, Sony, Sega, and all the great companies and people who made the game 
possible. Without them, we'd never have been introduced to this wonderous world, 
beautiful characters, and a style of gaming that changed our lives. These 
musical rhythm games, like Unison, are perhaps my favorite genre out there right 
now. It gives those folks with a "rhythmical sense" a way to convey that sense 
through gaming. And besides, it beats having another cookie-cutter RPG or 
fighter to deal with.



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