DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION, DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION USA, AND DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION
4TH MIX FOR ARCADES FAQ v2.6

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the bottom of this FAQ.  But don't just scroll down.  Read the FAQ, please!

You can find this FAQ at:

Gamefaqs.com
Gameadvice.com
Neoseeker.com
Cheating.de (?) (they didn't tell me which FAQ they were going to use)

"Mammy, would you sing, 'Trip Machine'?" --_Trip Machine (Luv Mix), first
screen (hope your eyes are as fast as your feet)

"Can you catch me?" --_Butterfly_, first screen

"Under the raven's wings"--_Boom Boom Dollar_, chorus (I don't know what this
is supposed to mean)

"Show me your moves" --_Put Your Faith In Me_, parting shots

"No real, no idea" --_End of the Century_, various shots

"She is Atomic!" --_Dub I Dub_, various shots

Contents:
I. Really, really basic introduction
II. Version info...I think
III. I'm supposed to play this game with my WHAT?
IV. Music terms and other terms
V. I wanna dance NOW! (or The Commandments, for short)
VI. The songs
VII. SOME secrets
VIII. My PERSONAL Hall of Fame
IX. The Ultimate Streak
X. Name That Tune
XI. NOT recommended
XII. Credits

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I. Really, really basic introduction

Left, right, left, right, hit both pads at once.  Welcome to the world of Dance
Dance Revolution.  For the duration of the game, you are a dancer.  You will be
performing for a live audience within the game, and some spectators waiting for
their turn to show off their moves.  There will also be a very annoying MC who
will make some extremely dimwitted comments.  Now, onto the basics...

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II. Version info...I think

1.0-While this FAQ has been around much longer than the date of this version
(started 1/26/00), I needed to make some MAJOR changes to certain vital parts
of this FAQ (like the songs section).  Finally got around to releasing it.
(3/15/00)

1.1-Oops, forgot my e-mail address (cherriebomber@yahoo.com).  Updated songs
section and streak.  Ah, well. (3/16/00)

1.2-Someone brought a Playstation, a Dance Pad, and a copy of _Dance Dance
Revolution-2nd Mix_ to a nice little party.  I will include strategies to what
songs I remember seeing.  Uptated song and streak section. . .again.  (3/19/00)

1.3-After reviewing the previous version, I found a HUGE error.  I forgot to
fill in my thought for the Playstation cheat!  Note to self: Don't use Save As
command unless absolutely necessary.  Did a bit of tweaking (Commandments,
songs, streak), and added the quotes in the beginning. (3/20/00)

1.35-Not a real update (well, at least not the one I was planning for).  Put in
a note about injuries.  After all, it's hard to dance when. . .read for
yourself.  I stuck it in the Commandments section (geez, the number of
commandments just keeps rising). (3/28/00)

1.4-Sheesh. . .trying to copy text off an e-mail is a major pain in the rear. 
Fortunately, Nickel's e-mail (deloura@halcycon.net) wasn't ridiculously long. 
He gave me advice on just about everything.  Someone was nice enough to sell me
a CD containing the songs from _Dance Dance Revolution: 3rd Mix Nonstop
Megamix_, so I've just included the few titles I could decipher from that. 
Feel free to add or correct me if I'm wrong.  Updated the Commandments section.
. .again. (3/29/00)

1.41-The only reason why I'm commenting on such a minor update is because I got
a 44 streak for _Trip Machine_ Trick Mode.  You'll see why this is important in
the streak section.  This not an April Fool's joke! (4/1/00)

1.47-Added a new section.  I hope you like it!  Also added another commandment.
 Did some Nonstop nonsense.  About the e-mails: I may not be able to get back
to you for a few days, especially if you mail me on a Friday.  Sorry! (4/6/00)

1.5-One of my friends happens to have the legal copy of _Dance Dance
Revolution: 3rd Mix Nonstop Megamix_, so I bummed off some song titles and
groups from him.  Since he also has a copy of the lyrics, I'll be using what I
remember to screen the songs (geez. . .a group called E-rotic. . .wonder what
kind of music they play).  In the credits section, I credit two people because
someone borrowed the CD from someone, and I don't know who did what.  Added
some tempos.  I'm adding the tempos to give you, the reader, an idea on just
how much difference there is between songs like _My Fire_ and _Butterfly_. 
This is for those who want to try a more difficult song with a similar tempo. 
It's easier to make the transition from _Boom Boom Dollar_ to _Brilliant 2 U_
than from _Make It Better_ to _Paranoia_.  Are your eyes tired yet?  (4/9/00)

1.6-Oops, forgot to change the version number!  Since that nice friend of mine
was nice enough to let me see the song titles, groups, and lyrics, I was able
to update a good portion of the 3rd Mix section.  Sorry, but I haven't danced
since the last update :(.  (4/10/00)

1.7-Hi, good to see you all back again.  My life, being dormant for a while,
woke up all of a sudden.  Now that I have a bit more time, I can fix a really
major error.  Skywalker (one of my friends) told me that the Nonstop Megamix is
a combination of two different mixes, and that IT'S FOR LISTENING PLEASURE
ONLY!!!  Therefore, I will take the ratings off some of the songs in that
section.  Meanwhile, Jonath8436@aol.com gave me a few ULTIMATE streaks (some
which I never would have gotten on my own).  Updated the strategy,
Commandments, both streak sections, and the credits. (5/4/00)

1.8-I wish I could access the Internet on my personal computer.  Since I can't,
I haven't been able to update for a LONG time (there is a use for school).  Now
I'm dancing in Maniac Mode.  I've updated the songs section (that section that
I have been neglecting).  Added a few more general rules, a.k.a. commandment,
and updated my personal streak section (laugh away, experts). (7/26/00)

1.81-Deathlok the Demolisher was, ahem, nice enough to point out some lyrical
errors.  Props to him!! (9/2000)

1.9-Dance Dance Revolution USA has hit our shores!!!  I'll try my best to put
everything I know about this song into this FAQ!!!  This means an update in the
song list section and songs strategy sections (and maybe, just maybe, something
more in the introduction!!!)  BTW, I never got around to releasing this
version.  (11/12/00)

2.0-Added a lot of tidbits to just about every song.  Check it out!  Still
writing strategy (this may take a long time. . .)  WARNING: THIS VERSION WILL
LOOK VERY STRANGE.  OH, WELL!!  (11/19/00)

2.1-More DDR USA stuff-including Flat Mode, a few more strategies, and various
streaks (and one mynah bird in one papaya tree!).  (12/8/00)

2.11-I want my brain back NOW!!  Forgot to change version number. . .added a
bit more info (guess where).  (12/13/00)

2.2-Mele Kalikimaka!!  Did some corrections (what was a Marvelous song doing in
the Superior section?).  Again added info in the usual areas, and put in an
IMPORTANT note about cheats.  More scenery added, too. (12/22/00)

2.3-After all sorts of nasty things from school have been somewhat resolved, I
have time to update (sort of).  Added quite a bit of stuff (next section,
commandments, song info, streaks, and cheats, of all places).  (1/12/01)

2.4-Another update. . .almost.  This time, double ratings (only ratings) were
added.  Ugh.  Driver's ed is doing bad things to me schedules!  For the very
first time. . .I shall be participating in a tournament.  Check out the credits
section for more info.  (3/5/01)

2.41-Highly minor, but still warrants another update.  While surfing the web, I
found something very interesting.  It's in the credits section.  Oh, yes, and
this FAQ can now be viewed at neoseeker.com.  Excuse me while I recover from my
second cold in as many months.  (3/10/01)

2.5-Man, that tournament gave me a lot of info!  My results are in the credits
section. . .look if you dare (but I didn't win first. . .sorry!).   So many AAA
grades!  Most were on Beginner mode.  Anyway, song section, and various streaks
updated!!  (4/8/01)

2.6-Back from Narshe. . .anyway, to honor the fact that DDR 4th Mix is out in
arcades (well, at least in my area), I shall enter in the 4th Mix info for
Playstation (and we can all thank Growlie for that).  Unfortunately, I was
sick, so I got to see 4th Mix for arcades for about two weeks.  So a few
reviews are stuck in.  Missing a couple songs for 4th Mix arcade. . .but
otherwise done with that song list (compile type: One Day Tourney Jam!).  Added
a section on stuff NOT to do.  Oh, yes, and I finally passed all the
Catastrophic songs in DDR USA.  On to _End of the Century_!  And Alex was nice
enough to explain the 3rd Mix and 4th Mix system to me (it made perfect sense).
 Also redid the top part and the copyright (um, please read).  P.S. Happy
Belated Birthday Growlie!!  (6/27/01)
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III. I'm supposed to play this game with my WHAT?

Welcome, O Newbie Dancer.  If you know the answer to the question above, skip
this section.  For those of you who don't know. . .you play this game with your
feet.  There's no joystick.  At the beginning of every song, you will notice
four arrows at the top of the screen.  Arrows will be rising from the bottom of
the screen.  As soon as they match up to one of the arrows on the top of the
screen (the gray ones), step on the appropriate direction pad.  There will be
times when two arrows will need to be stepped on.  Jump on both correct pads. 
For the more difficult songs, you will be stepping on the arrows between beats.

When you sucessfully step on four or more arrows correctly (get a Perfect!!! or
Great!! message), a Combo will start.  The more arrows you combo, the more
points you'll get, and the higher your overall grade will be.  Above the arrows
is a gauge.  To clear a round, there must be at least one bar left in that
gauge.  Miss the arrows repeatedly, and your gauge will decrease.  A "DANGER"
message will flash across the screen.  You know you have utterly failed when
the background turns orange, and stays that way.  Don't be embarassed; try
again when you feel rested.  Regardless of whether you pass or fail a round,
you will be graded.  The grade ranges from from SS (meaning that we all bow
down to you...for now) to E (meaning that there is room for improvement,
because you'll only see this rating when you fail a stage).

The messages in Dance Dance Revolution USA (or whatever it's called elsewhere)
are almost the same.  The "Perfect", "Great", and "Good" messages remain. 
"Almost" replaces "Boo!", and "Boo" replaces "Miss" (which means "Almost" is in
purple and "Boo" is in red).  This time around, it's fairly easy to get an A. 
I've also managed to get an AAA-with nothing by "Perfect" and "Great" messages
(and a really long streak).  Do mediocre on a song (don't streak too much) and
you'll get a B.  If you somehow manage to get nothing but "Great" and "Good"
(and don't streak that much) messages, you'll probably get a C.  Get nothing
but "Good" messages (well, a lot) and keep your streak to below 5, and you'll
probably end up with a D.  Fail a stage completely and you'll receive an E. 
There is another downside to failing.  You stop earning points the instant you
fail (junk, isn't it?).

If you somehow make it through all three stages, you'll see your score and a
nice long string of numbers below it.  To brag to the world, follow the
on-screen instructions (don't bother with the prize, because the high score at
last check was 98 million).  The machine will also keep high scores (only the
top 5, and it's really hard to get in!!).  If you do manage to get in, watch
the scrolling letters.  Press the left arrow when you want to stop the leftmost
letter, the down arrow to stop the middle letter, and the up arrow to stop the
right letter.  The right arrow is just to slow the scrolling letters down. 
Press the start button to end it all, or just wait for the timer to stop.

Thank Alex154527 for the next two sections of info (it's pretty much him
speaking, with a few comments by me).  3rd Mix is harder than 2nd Mix. 
Consider it the Japanese version of DDR USA. . .except that there is a mode
where you can't fail.  In the DDR USA version, it IS possible to fail Beginner.
 Difficulties on 3rd Mix are Soft, Medium, and SSR. In Soft, all songs are 3
feet or less. But there is a Trick Mode within which makes the songs 3 or 4 (?)
(maybe 5 max) feet. In Medium, songs are 1 to 5 feet. In the trick mode within
that, songs are, I believe, 5 to 7 feet. Then there is the SSR mode, where all
songs are 7 to 9 feet. 3rd Mix also is very strict about letting you pass
songs. It takes like 3 bars per miss on the last stage! Plus, it is HARD to get
an A. One or two mistakes max. B is several mistakes, C is a step below, D is
near-fail, E is fail. Plus the announcer is MEAN!!! He says, "You need to push
yourself harder" when you get a B!  Now compare him to the nice, nice DDR USA
announcer. . .

Now for my 4th mix info. . .  When ya start playing, you choose the mode
(single, versus, double), then the set of songs you want to play (they are
sorted into groups, and you cannot change the group when you start playing.
However, there is an All Music mode on 4th mix PLUS that lets you access every
song). Each set has its own characters (for example, the Pops, Side A features
Rage and Emi).  There is a roulette of them if you choose All Music. Anyway,
after that, you choose your song. Your difficulty is chosen after the song, but
it lists the number of feet (in yellow, red, and green all seperately) at the
top. Of course, this game uses Basic/Trick/Maniac difficulty, according to the
color of the feet. There is a DDR USA-style dance meter, and combo numbers that
are also like DDR USA. The only things that arent are the stage number and the
score counter. Plus, the grading is different. An AA is completely perfect. An
A is all perfect/great. B is great, C is decent, and you have to screw up a lot
to get a D. An E of course is a fail.  Wait. . .me again. . .those that I saw
failing got a D!  Huh?  I'll check this out.

A few more interesting things I found out. . .in Versus Mode, it is possible to
regain your meter.  I do this ALL the time in _Ninzaburo_.  The first stage is
the easiest to pass.  Some songs are more forgiving than others.  _Gradiusic
Cyber_ is the ONLY Catastrophic I know of where I can get 21 Boo! judgements
and 17 Miss. . . judgements and still pass.  Oh, Battle?  Arrows start from the
center.  Each side has a different color (red or blue, but I can't quite
remember which is which).  The arrows migrate over to the appropriate side
about two beats before they should be stepped on.  Green arrows are arrows that
both players must step on.  Good luck!

Although it's a bit early, I recommend dancing to something like _Boom Boom
Dollar_ with a friend (Dance Dance Revolution people) or _Silent Hill_ on
Beginner (DDR USA people).  Not all Beginner songs are equal.  I DO NOT
recommend dancing to _Afronova_ on beginner.
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IV. Music terms and other terms

Since this game deals with music, I will be spewing out quite a bit of musical
terms, as well as a few of my own made-up ones (for the arrows).  To help sort
out the confusion, this section will deal primarily with various words and
phrases that will appear in Section VI.  For this, I am assuming that you know
NOTHING about music.  If you already know some of these terms, don't feel
insulted.

DOWN BEAT/UP BEAT-To figure out what this means, tap your foot in time to
_AM-3P_ or _Butterfly_.  You'll notice that you foot hits the ground with the
beat.  There will also be times when your foot is in the air.  The time when
your foot hits the ground is called the down beat.  When your foot is in the
air, it's called the up beat (I may refer to an up beat as an eighth note).

MEASURE-In all the songs (with the exception of _Paranoia_ and maybe _Brilliant
2 U_), four beats.  The exception songs are two beats per measure.

SIXTEENTH NOTE-I know you're trying to dance, but I can't think of any other
way to express this.  Divide every beat into four parts (yes, this will be
fast).  Each part is a sixteenth note.

TRIPLET-For every beat, cram in three even notes.  Not featured in any songs.

QUARTER NOTE TRIPLET-For every two beats, step three times evenly.  I'll
mention the songs that have this weird rhythm.

HALF NOTE TRIPLET-For every four beats, sluggishly stomp three times evenly. 
If you can do this, congratulations.  You'll notice that the stomps will have
an interval longer than one beat.  Will only appear in the _Make It Better_
series.

PAD-Now, now, let's all be mature.  This refers to the pink/blue arrow you step
on whenever an arrow scrolls up on the screen.

DOUBLE JUMP-Press up on the joystick twice.  Only kidding.  Jump on two pads at
once.

VERSE/CHORUS-The easiest way to illustrate these terms is to use _Boom Boom
Dollar_.  In this case, the verse starts after the music starts.  The chours
starts when the artist starts singing the title of the selection.  This may not
be true for all songs.

FOOT ROLL-Imagine, for a moment, five arrows.  They can be in any two
directions (I'll use up and down for this example).  Now arrange it so that the
first arrow is in Direction 1 (in my case, up), the second arrow is one-fourth
of a beat after arrow 1 and is in Direction 2.  Put the third arrow one-fourth
of a beat after arrow 2 in Direction 1.  Put the fourth arrow one-foruth of a
beat after arrow 3 in Direction 2.  Put the fifth arrow one-fourth of a beat
after arrow 4 in Direction 1.  So you'll end up with a count of 1 ^ * ^ 2
(numbers being the beats, * being the up-beat, and ^ being somewhere
in-between) with arrows alternating directions.  Foot rolls don't necessarily
have to be five arrows long; they can be anywhere from three arrows to four
measure's worth (but are usually between five and seven arrows long).
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V. I wanna dance NOW!!! (or The Commandments, for short)

So you don't have the patience to read through the whole FAQ?  Well, hothead,
here are a few general tips before you make a complete idiot of yourself (or
you can call this the Twenty and a Half Commandments of Dancing).

0.5. Make sure that the shoes you're wearing have treads on them and are
comfortable.  I've already slipped twice because I wore non-tread shoes.  Also,
you're not supposed to have blisters by the time you're done dancing.
Nickel also sent this note in about socks: "Make sure you wear socks that
aren't wearing thin on the bottoms or sides, as they may give you blister
problems."  Girls, if you really want to be good at this game, wear regular
running shoes with treads on them.  Platform sneakers don't count, as it takes
more effort to lift than a regular sneaker (and yes, I wear running shoes when
I dance).  But if it comes down to a choice between slippers/high
heels/slippery shoes or sandals or bare feet, use your bare feet (it's better
to bruise your foot than to slip).  At least bruised feet aren't an automatic
failure).

1. Watch what others do.  It's a great way to learn how to feel the beat.  I
could ramble on and on about why it's important to watch others.  But for your
sake, I won't.

2. If there is any room behind you, dance along to the songs while someone else
is playing.  People may give you funny looks, but don't worry.  Life's too
short to worry about such things.

3. Drag a friend along.  Couple (two player) mode is easier than one player
mode.  Or, if your friend happens to be good, Versus mode can give you some
valuable practice (because Versus mode has both players dancing to the same set
of arrows as the one player game).  Just remember that ONE of you has to have
something left in the dance meter.  On the same token, if you really want to
prove that you're good, dance alone.

4. Start off simple.  Trying to show off will only make you look like a fool
when you fail the round.

5. Dance to your personal favorite songs.  I always do best on the songs I
like.  Dancing to songs you really dislike is a good way to fail (which is why
I'll never pass _My Fire_).  Just don't fall in love with _Paranoia_ right
away, okay?

6. Keep your left foot on the left arrow.  Use your right foot to step on the
other three arrows.  Don't forget to shift your weight whenever a left arrow
scrolls onscreen.  Do this for songs you're not too familiar with.  For the
songs you're fairly familiar with, use your left foot for whatever arrows show
up (but don't lose your balance).  Oh, yes, and you can just leave your foot at
whatever arrow you last stepped on.  It makes life so much easier on _Boom Boom
Dollar_.  Keeping your feet in neutral will make dancing to any song higher
than two feet downright impossible (someone tried this).  Either that, or
you'll end up stepping on your own foot.

7. Step to the beat.  Very simple concept, yet very hard to do.  If you know
how to march, you have an advantage.  If you're in a marching band, you have a
bigger advantage, because you'll also know the fundamentals of music (which is
extremely important in harder songs).

8. Always look at your final grade, along with the graph at the top.  You'll
either feel extremely depressed or surprised.  And if you're angry, no kicking
the machine!

9. Remember that NOT ALL SONGS ARE EQUAL.  If you can dance to a song with a
Superior rating, you may not be able to dance to ALL songs with a Superior
rating.  Some songs really should have gotten half-ratings (like three and a
half feet).

10. If thou art tired, thou shalt take a long rest.  This means that if you've
just played Maniac Mode 5 times in a row, take a nice long break.  The machine
isn't going anywhere (at least I don't think it's going anywhere).  As an
add-on, if you suffer from any health problems that are triggered by exertion
(like asthma), make sure you're rested before you dance.  Remember, THIS IS
ONLY A GAME!!!!!  If you start to feel strange (I got a stomach cramp after
dancing to _Paranoia Rebirth_), rest, drink lots of fluids (water or some
sports drink is best), eat something small (like a char siu bao, manapua, or
meat bun, whatever you call it, 'cause it all describes the same thing), and,
if possible, get some sleep.  And whatever you do, DON'T EVER, EVER DANCE WHEN
YOU'VE SKIPPED A MEAL OR MORE!!!  I got VERY sick when I did this (I nearly
ended up with a bad case of dry heaves).

11. I sincerely hope this commandment doesn't apply to you.  If you're
recovering from some type of leg injury (sprained ankle, newly-healed broken
leg, etc.), don't dance for long periods of time.  You may end up injuring
yourself again.  For that matter, if you have back problems (slipped disc,
etc.), don't dance for too long.  DDR requires some odd back movements
(especially the harder songs), and such twisting/jarring is not good for a bad
back (trust me).

12. Unless you are in grave danger of falling down, don't lean on the back bar
as you dance.  First, it messes up your balance (it does nasty things to my
balance).  Second, someone else may be leaning on it.  Third, you may slip and
fall down.  Fourth, it looks more impressive when you do _Paranoia_ without
gripping the back bar.  Lastly, the bar may be missing its black covering, and
if you happen to grab the gray stuffing, you may slip anyway.  Oh, yes, and if
you're, um, heavy, and you're dancing with another heavy friend (no insult
intended), and both of you lean on the back bar while you jump, the stage might
move (always bad).

13. Sheesh, I thought I wouldn't need to include this, but here it is.  WAIT
YOUR TURN!  In one day alone, five different people cut in front of me (and I
can't stay at the arcades for very long).  Ask before you challenge.  If you
are better than the person who challenged you (this shouldn't happen too
often), don't be a show off.  In short, be courteous to others.

14. Dancing style: Whatever feels comfortable to you.  Some people play like
they're sleepwalking, others stomp on the arrows and occasionally jump (me),
some spin around (experts and related show-offs only), some lurch around trying
to get to the next arrow (me again), some actually have a shuffle-step they've
perfected (another expert trick, one which I usually use to make my shoes look
scruffier), and a few will be constantly jumping.  Do the last one only if you
think you can handle the strain.

15. If someone else is dancing, don't step on their arrows to mess them up. 
You may hurt that other person, and just maybe yourself.  If someone does this
to you (and you lose because of this), my opinion is that you have the right to
ask the offending person to pay you a dollar (or however much a game of DDR
costs).

16. Girls, don't be afraid to improve.  Who cares if a guy can dance really
well on Maniac/Expert Mode?  With practice, you should be able to challenge any
guy!  I don't want to be the only girl who can dance ALONE in any mode other
than normal (and as I found out, I wasn't).

17. If there's a DDR USA in your favorite arcade, and you don't think you're
all that good, play Beginner (the one with the blue feet).  You'll have to miss
a LOT of arrows to fail (but please, don't start off with a Paranoia mix).

18. Don't be afraid to show off a little (but make sure you know the song well.
 I accidentally did this while dancing to _Brilliant 2 U (Orchestral Groov)_). 
Just a little.  Too much and you'll start missing arrows/getting dizzy/falling
down, etc.  Yes, I know it sounds a bit contradictory, but if you actually show
off, make sure you know where the fine line is between showing off and being
silly.

19. Watch out for walking dance stages.  Nearly got a foot squashed because the
stage MOVES!  It's worse if the stage is on a waxed floor!!  Please refer to
#12 for a specific situation.

20. Stuck with asthma?  Don't exert yourself too much.  Lying on the ground and
gasping for air is not good.  Especially in a smoky arcade.  And while dancing,
remember to BREATHE (this applies to everyone).

21. If you fall off, jump back on.  Standing there and giggling like you're on
laughing gas is a sure way to fail.  Yes, I fell off the machine more than
once, and getting back on is essential to passing.  Difficulty does not matter.
 I once slipped off in the middle of _Afronova_ (the Catastrophic one). 
Somehow, I passed.

22. Show-offs only.  If you use your knees/elbows/hands/butt/face to hit
arrows, wait until they heal before re-attempting that stunt.  Rebruising
yourself is painful, and it ain't all that pretty, either.

23. Last of all, HAVE FUN!

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VI. The songs

This is a listing of all the songs you will find in the arcades (I live
somewhere in that country called America). . .with the exception of 4th Mix. 
These ratings are for normal mode only.

A not-so-quick note about the ratings: The songs listed here are in order of
difficulty, from simplest (one foot) to hardest (in this case, six feet).  The
ratings can go as high as eight feet (Exorbitant).  To find the Trick Mode
ratings, add one to the number of feet shown here (unless I make some other
note in the strategy section).  For Maniac Mode ratings, add two feet (again, I
may make some comment about the rating in the strategy section).

Title: Artist  RATING

One foot:
_Have You Never Been Mellow_: The Olivia Project  SIMPLE
Two feet:
_Boom Boom Dollar_: King Kong and D Jungle Girls  MODERATE
Three feet:
_Butterfly_: Smile-dk  ORDINARY
_Put Your Faith In Me_: Uzi-Lay  ORDINARY (first stage only)
Four feet:
_Put Your Faith In Me (Jazz Groov)_: Uzi-Lay  SUPERIOR
_Brilliant 2 U_: Naoki  SUPERIOR
_Make It Better_: Mitsu-o  SUPERIOR
_My Fire_: X-treme  SUPERIOR
Five feet:
_AM-3P_: kTz  MAREVELOUS
_Brilliant 2 U (Orchestral Groov)_: Naoki  MARVELOUS (last stage only)
_Make It Better (So Real Mix)_: Mitsu-o Summer  MARVELOUS (last stage only)
Six feet:
_Trip Machine_: De-Sire  GENUINE
_Paranoia_: 180  GENUINE (last stage only)

2nd Mix songs (those that I remember) (I don't think this was released in
America):

_20, November: (if this is the same song that appears in Hip Hop Mania,
n.a.r.d.)  SIMPLE (may replace _Have You Never Been Mellow_)
_Boys_: Smile-dk  ORDINARY (replaces _Butterfly_)
_El Ritmo Tropical_: Dixie's Gang  ORDINARY
_Tubthumpin'_: Chumbawumba  SUPERIOR
_Hero_: Papaya  SUPERIOR (probably replaces _My Fire_)
_Dub I Dub_: Me & My  SUPERIOR
_Stomp to my Beat_: JS16  MARVELOUS
_If You Were Here_: Jennifer  MARVELOUS
_Love This Feeling_: Chang Ma  MAREVELOUS
_Paranoia (Dirty Mix)_: 190  GENUINE!
_Paranoia MAX (Dirty Mix)_: KCET  GENUINE
_Paranoia (Clean Mix)_: 2MB (?)  GENUINE (enough with the Paranoia mixes!)
_SP Trip Machine (Jungle Mix)_: De-Sire (?)  GENUINE (?)
_Trip Machine (Luv Mix)_: 2MB  GENUINE (secret song!)
_Bad Girls_: (?)  (not ridiculously hard)
_think ya better D_: sAmi  (?) (someone has a shift key problem)
_In The Navy_: Captain Jack  PRACTICE MODE ONLY (appears in 3rd Mix as a
playable song)
_The Race_: Captain Jack  PRACTICE MODE ONLY (appears in 3rd Mix as a playable
song)

Those arcade songs that weren't replaced are in this mix, too.  A little bit on
replacements: I used this term because those songs that "replaced" an arcade
song have similar step patterns or (in the case of _Boys_), were done by the
same artist.  If there is a question mark next to anything, that means I'm
relying on what I remember, and I may be wrong.

THESE SONGS APPEAR IN _DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION: 3RD MIX_ (NONSTOP) ONLY:

I am in desperate need of ratings.  There is supposed to be a rating of
Catastrophic (nine feet!) in this mix.  The ratings are pure guesswork!  The
songs without an underscore are songs that do not appear in this mix.  As far
as I know, this mix wasn't released in America (but then, I live in a place
where we get "new" releases six months after the initial release).

_Afronova_: Re-Venge (I could get to like these guys)  MARVELOUS
_The Race (Formula One Mix)_: Captain Jack  ORDINARY (?)
_Dam Dariram_: Joga  SUPERIOR (?)
_Mr. Wonderful_: Smile-dk (them again)  SUPERIOR (?)
_Operator_: Papaya  ORDINARY (?) (good for annoying people)
_El Ritmo Tropical (El Bimbo) (!)_: Dixie's Gang  ORDINARY (Oh dear. . .)
_In The Navy '99 (XXL Disaster Remix)_: Captain Jack  ORDINARY (?)
_Do it all Night_: E-rotic (um. . .no)  MODERATE (?)
_Dynamite Rave_: Naoki (whoopie!)  MARVELOUS
_Rock Beat_: Loud Force  MARVELOUS (?)
_Gradiusic Cyber (AMD G5 Mix)_: Big-O featuring DJ Taka (here we go with the DJ
thing) GENUINE (?)
_Captain Jack (Grandale Mix)_: Captain Jack  MARVELOUS (?)
_Boom Boom Dollar (K.O.G. G3 Mix)_: King Kong and D Jungle Girls  SUPERIOR (?)
_End of the Century_: No. 9  SUPERIOR (Beethoven's 9th, techno style)
_Gentle Stress (AMD Sexual Mix)_: Mr. Dog featuring DJ Swan  GENUINE (?)
(before I get tons of hate mail, THIS IS AN INSTRUMENTAL!)
_Jam Jam Reggae (AMD Swing Mix)_: Rice C. featuring jam master '73  MODERATE
_Tubthumpin'_: Chumbawumba  SUPERIOR (?) (*burp*)
_Get Up And Dance_: Freedom  SIMPLE (?)
_So Many Men_: Me & My  MODERATE (?) (someone is in desperate need of a life)
Make A Jam!: U1 (not U2)
_It Only Takes A Minute (Extended Remix)_: Tavares  MODERATE (?) (so why is the
time listed as 2:19?)
_Get Up (Before The Night Is Over)_: Technotronic featuring Ya Kid K  SUPERIOR
(?)
_Upside Down_: Coo Coo  MODERATE (?)
_Silent Hill_: Thomas Howard  MODERATE (I call it the Christmas song.  WTH?)
_Xanadu_: The Olivia Project  SIMPLE (?) (Another Olivia Newtown-John song. 
Are these guys bent on remaking every single one of her songs?  I hope they
didn't remake that song called _Physical_!)
Love: Sonic Dream
_Holiday_: Who's That Girl! (why me, of course)  ORDINARY (?)
_Wonderland (UKS Mix)_: X-treme (not them again!)  SUPERIOR (?)
_Oh Nick Please Not So Quick_: E-rotic (There goes my lunch)  ORDINARY (?)
_If You Can Say Goodbye_: Kate Project (huh?)  ORDNIARY (?)
Luv To Me (AMD Mix): DJ Kazu featuring tiger Yamato  SUPERIOR
_Flashdance (What a Feeling)_: M.A.G.I.K.A featuring Stixman  MARVELOUS (?)
_Volume 4_: Raver's Choice  MARVELOUS (?)
_Follow the Sun (90 Degrees in the Shade Remix)_: Triple J  SUPERIOR
_Turn Me On (Heavenly Mix)_: E-rotic (what do I look like, a light switch?) 
MARVELOUS (?)
_Butterfly (Upswing remix)_: Smile-dk  SUPERIOR (?) (about time!)
__Paranoia Rebirth__: 190' (hmm. . .does this remind you of any SNK characters
you happen to know of?)  GENUINE
__Paranoia KCET-Clean Mix__-2MB  GENUINE
_La Senorita_: Captain.T  SUPERIOR (really bad Ricky Martin wannabe.  Or is it
the other way around?)
_Dead End_: N & S  MARVELOUS

Oh, yes, and   pointed out that most of these songs are from 3rd Mix, but some
are from 2nd Mix (like _Tubthimpin'_).

I'm missing a lot of information, in the form of ratings.  HELP!

As for the song censor, you figure it out (really big hint: look at my comments
about the songs and/or the name of the group that performed the song.  If I
make sarcastic/otherwise stupid comments, that song isn't meant for the younger
generation (the really, really, younger generation), with the exception of the
Paranoia remix).

THESE ARE THE SONGS FOR DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION USA:

_El Ritmo Tropical (El Bimbo) (!)_: Dixie's Gang  MODERATE (Oh dear. . .)
_Jam Jam Reggae (AMD Swing Mix)_: Rice C. featuring jam master '73  MODERATE
_Silent Hill_: Thomas Howard  MODERATE (I call it the Christmas song.  WTH?)
_20, November (DDR version)_: N.M.R. featuring DJ nagureo  ORDINARY
_Boys_: Smile-dk  ORDINARY
_Let Them Move_: N.M.R.  ORDINARY
_Make A Jam!_: U1 (not U2)  ORDINARY
_Put Your Faith in Me_: Uzi-Lay  ORDINARY
_So Many Men_: Me & My  ORDINARY (someone is in desperate need of a life)
_Brilliant 2 U_: Naoki  SUPERIOR (all right!)
_Dub I Dub_: Me & My  SUPERIOR
_End of the Century_: No. 9  SUPERIOR (Beethoven's 9th, techno style)
_Keep On Movin'_: N.M.R.  SUPERIOR (HHM 2 song!!)
_La Senorita_: Captain.T  SUPERIOR
_Luv To Me (AMD Mix)_: DJ Kazu featuring tiger Yamato  SUPERIOR
_Make It Better_: Mitsu-o  SUPERIOR
_Afronova_: Re-Venge (I could get to like these guys)  MARVELOUS
_Dead End_: N & S  MARVELOUS
_Dynamite Rave_: Naoki (whoopie!)  MARVELOUS
_I Believe in Miracles_: Hi-Rise  MARVELOUS
_Love This Feeling_: Chang Ma  MAREVELOUS
_Stomp to my Beat_: JS16  MARVELOUS
_Paranoia (KCET Clean Mix)_: 2MB  GENUINE (enough with the Paranoia mixes!)
_Paranoia Rebirth_: 190' GENUINE
_Trip Machine_: De-sire  GENUINE
_Trip Machine (Luv Mix)_: 2MB  GENUINE

These are only the ratings for the songs on Double Mode.  Convince me, and I
might just start playing Double.

_Song title_: Standard; Difficult; Expert

_El Ritmo Tropical_: 4; (?); (?)
_Jam Jam Reggae_: 3; 5; 8
_Boys_: 4; 6; 7
_Brilliant 2 U_: 5; 6; 7
_Dub I Dub_: 4; 6; 7 (yes, this is correct)
_End of the Century_: 5 (?); 7 (?); 9
_La Senorita_: 6(?); (?); 9
_Luv To Me_: 5; 6; (?)
_Afronova: 6; (?); 9
_Dynamite Rave_: 5 (?); 7 (?); 8
_Love This Feelin'_: (?); (?); 8 (?)
_Stomp to my Beat_: 5; 6; 7 (?)
_Paranoia (KCET Clean Mix)_: 6; 7; 9
_Paranoia Rebirth_: 6; 8 ; 9
_Trip Machine_: 7; 8; (?)
_Trip Machine (Luv Mix)_: 7; 8; 9

I know this list is incomplete.  More if I ever learn of it.

And one more thing. . .

THIS IS THE SONG LIST AND RATING LIST FOR DDR 4TH MIX FOR PLAYSTATION.  WHY
DOES MY STYLE KEEP CHANGING?  'CAUSE I KEEP CHANGING!!

_Song title_ (stupid comment)-Artist (artist comment); Standard; Trick; Maniac

_.59_-dj Taka; 4; 6; 7
_1.2.3.4.007_-Ni-Ni; 1; 3; 6
_B4U_-Naoki; 4; 5; 8
_Baby Baby Gimmie Your Love_-Divas; 1; 3; 6
_Boys (Euro Mix)_-Smile.dk; 4; 6; 8
_Bumble Bee_-bambee; 3; 5; 7
_Burnin' the Floor_-Naoki; 4; 6; 7
_Dam Dariram (KCP Mix)_-Joga; 4; 6; 7
_Dancing All Alone_-Smile.dk; 2; 1; 1 (this is correct.  I promise)
_Don't Stop (AMD 2nd Mix)_-Dr. Vibe feat. JP miles; 3; 5; 7
_Dream a Dream_-Captain Jack; 4; 6; 7
_Eat You Up_ (no you won't)-Angie Gold; 2; 5; 6
_Era (Nostal Mix)_-TaQ (bow down to the mighty TaQ); 3; 6; 8
_Follow the Sun_-Triple J; 4; 6; 8
_Furuhata's Theme_ (a.k.a. Ninzaburo)-CJ crew feat. Sedge; 4; 7; 9
_Get Me In Your Sight (AMD Cancun Mix)_-Symphonic Defoggers with 1479; 6; 8; 9
_Gimmie-Gimmie-Gimmie_ (some duct tape)-E-rotic; 2; 4; 6
_Gotcha (Theme from Starsky and Hutch)_-Andy G's Magic Disco Machine; 2; 5; 7
_Groove_-Sho-T feat. Blearda
_Have You Never Been Mellow (MM Groovin Mix)_-The Olivia Project; 3; 5; 7
_Hero (Happy Grandale Mix)_ (the fast one)-Papaya; 4; 6; 7
_Hero (HCP Discotique Mix)_ (the slow one)-Papaya; 3; 4; 6
_Higher_-NM feat. Sunny; 3; 5; 6
_Holic_-TaQ; 4; 6; 8
_Hypnotic Crisis_ (zzzzz)-Blue Destroyers; 5; 6; 9
_If You Were Here With Me (B4 ZA Mix)_-Jennifer; 4; 6; 8
_In The Heat Of The Night_ (I sweat)-E-rotic; 3; 5; 7
_It Only Takes A Minute (Extended Remix)_ (3rd Mix!)-Tavares; 3; 5; 6
_Kick The Can_ (all right!!)-Bus Stop; 3; 6; 7
_Leading Cyber_ (WHAT?  No Logical Dash?)-dj Taka; 5; 7; 9
_Let's Talk It Over_-SHIN Murayama feat. Argie Phine; 2; 5; 6
_Love Again Tonight (For Melissa Mix)_-Naoki feat. Paula Terry; 4; 6; 7
_Make Your Move_-Good Cool feat. JP miles; 3; 5; 7
_Midnight Blaze_-U1 Jewel style; 4; 5; 7
_Music_-Habe Gale; 4; 6; 7
_My Summer Love_-Mitsu-o! with Geila; 3; 6; 9
_Never Gonna Make (Factory Dance Team Mix)_-Morgana (I think); 3; 4; 7
_Never Let You Down_-(stupid me forgot the artist); 3; 5; 7
_Night In Motion_-Cubic 22; 3; 6; 7
_One Two (Little Bitch)_ (*thwock*)-Bus Stop (bad Bus Stop); 4; 6; 7
_Only You_ (get your earplugs ready)-Captain Jack; 2; 4; 7
_Orion.78 (AMeuro-Mix)_-Re-venge; 3; 5; 9
_Orion.78 (Civilization Mix)_ (hai!  yai!)-2MB; 6; 8; 9
_Pink Dinosaur_-Papaya; 4; 5; 7
_Saints Go Marching (Remix)_-The Saint; 3; 5; 9
_Shake Your Booty_-KC and the Sunshine Band (sunshine. . .indeed); 3; 4; 7
_Share My Love_-Julie Frost; 3; 4; 5
_Shooting Star_ (compare with a pop song and. . .)-BANG; 4; 5; 7
_Synchornized Love (Red Monster Mix)_ (this can get dirty)-Joe Rinoie; 4; 5; 8
_The 7 Jump_-Ken D; 2; 4; 6
_Trip Machine Climax_-De-Sire; 5; 7; 9
_Walkie Talkie_-King Kong and D Jungle Girls; 3; 5; 7
_Xanadu_-The Olivia Project; 1; 4; 8
_Young Forever_-Rebecca; 3; 4; 7

Now excuse me while I collapse.

Want the 4th Mix Arcade list?  Here's most of it.  I'm missing a few songs in
just about everything except for Pops Side B and Covers & Classics.  As for
ratings. . .if the song is listed in another mix, I will not bother with a
rating (use the Find feature for Internet Explorer.  I think Netscape has
something similar.  For that matter, most browsers have it).  If this is the
FIRST time I list the song (for example, _Drop Out_), I shall put a rating
down.

Konami Originals, Side A. . .Songs missing: 1 or 2
_Afronova_-Re-Venge
_After The Game Of Love_-(?)
_Baby Baby Gimmie Your Love_-Divas
_Burnin' The Floor_-Naoki
_Can't Stop Falling In Love_-Naoki; (?); (?); 7
_Don't Stop (AMD 2nd Mix)_-Dr. Vibe feat. JP miles
_Drop The Bomb_-(um. . .) Scotty D; 3, (?), 7
_Dynamite Rave_-Naoki
_End of the Century_-No. 9
_Higher_-NM feat. Sunny
_Hysteria_-Naoki 190; (?); (?); (?)
_Jam Jam Reggae (AMD Swing Mix)_-Rice C. featuring jam master '73
_Keep On Movin'_-N.M.R.
_La Senorita_-Captain.T
_La Senorita Virtual_-2MB (?); 7; 8; 8
_Let Them Move_-N.M.R. (I think. . .)
_Let's Talk It Over_-SHIN Maruyama feat. Argie Phine
_Love Again Tonight (For Melissa Mix)_-Naoki feat. Paula Terry
_Luv To Me (AMD Mix)_-DJ Kazu feat. tiger Yamato
_Make A Jam!_-U1
_Make It Better_-Mitsu-O!
_Make It Better (So Real Mix)_-Mitsu-O! Summer
_Make Your Move_-Good Cool feat. JP miles
_My Summer Love_-Mitsu-O! with Geila
_Only You_-Captain Jack
_Orion.78 (AMeuro Mix)_-Re-Venge
_Put Your Faith In Me_-Uzi-Lay
_Put Your Faith In Me (Jazz Groov)_-Uzi-Lay
_think ya better D_-sAmi

Konami Originals, Side B. . .Songs missing: 1
_.59_-dj Taka
_20, November (DDR version)_-N.M.R.
_AM-3P_-kTz
_Brilliant 2 U_-Naoki
_Brilliant 2 U (Orchestral Groov)_-Naoki
_B4U_-(it's Brilliant 4 U, in case you're wondering) Naoki
_Cutie Chaser_-(?); 3 (?); 5 (?); 7
_Dead End_-N & S
_Drop Out_-NW 260; 5; 7; 8
_Era (Nostal Mix)_-TaQ
_Get Me In Your Sight (AMD Cancun Mix)_-Symphonic Defoggers with 1479
_Gentle Stress (AMD Sexual Mix)_: Mr. Dog featuring DJ Swan; 5; 6 (?); 8
_Gradiusic Cyber_-dj Taka
_Holic_-TaQ
_Hypnotic Crisis_-Blue Destroyers
_Leading Cyber_-dj Taka
_Paranoia_-180
_Paranoia (Clean Mix)_-2MB
_Paranoia (Dirty Mix)_-190
_Paranoia Evolution_-200; 6; 7; 8
_Paranoia MAX (Dirty Mix)_-KCET (?)
_Paranoia Rebirth_-190'
_SP Trip Machine (Jungle Mix)_-De-Sire
_Super Star_-(?); 5 (?); 6 (?); 8
_Trip Machine_-De-Sire
_Trip Machine (Luv Mix)_-2MB
_Trip Machine Climax_-De-Sire
_Wild Rush_-Factor-X; 4; 5; 6

Euro & Rave & Speed. . .Songs missing: 1
_Boom Boom Dollar (K.O.G. G3 Mix)_-King Kong and D Jungle Girls; 5; 7; 8
_Boys (Euro Mix)_-Smile.dk
_Burnin' The Floor_-Naoki
_Butterfly (Upswing Mix)_-Smile.dk; (?); (?); 8
_Can't Stop Falling In Love_-Naoki
_Captain Jack (Grandale Mix)_-Captain Jack; 5; 7; 9
_Dam Dariram_-Joga; (?); (?); 8
_Dam Dariram (KCP Mix)_-Joga
_Do it all Night_-E-rotic
_Dynamite Rave_-Naoki
_Follow the Sun (90 Degrees in the Shade Remix)_-Triple J
_Have You Never Been Mellow (MM Groovin Mix)_-The Olivia Project
_Hero (Happy Grandale Mix)_ (the fast one)-Papaya
_If You Were Here With Me (B4 ZA Beat Mix)_-Jennifer
_In The Navy '99 (XXL Disaster Remix)_-Captain Jack; (?); (?); 8
_Music_-Habe Gale
_Night In Motion_-Cubic 22
_Ninzaburo_-CJ Crew feat. Sedge (this is the same as _Furuhata's Theme_)
_Oh Nick Please Not So Quick_-E-rotic
_Saints Go Marching (Remix)_-The Saint
_Shooting Star_-BANG
_The Race (Formula One Mix)_-Captain Jack; (?); (?); 7
_Turn Me On (Heavenly Mix)_-E-rotic
_Wonderland (UKS Mix)_-X-treme

Pops, Side A. . .Songs missing: possibly 2
_1.2.3.4.007_-Ni-Ni
_Boys_-Smile.dk
_Bu Dam_-(?); (?); (?); (?)
_Bumble Bee_-Bambee
_Butterfly_-Smile.dk
_Dub-I-Dub_-Me & My
_Gimmie-Gimmie-Gimmie_-E-rotic
_Have You Never Been Mellow_-The Olivia Project
_Hero_-Papaya
_Higher_-NM feat. Sunny
_In The Heat Of The Night_-E-rotic
_Love_-Sonic Dream; (?); (?); (?)
_Luv To Me (AMD Mix)_-DJ Kazu feat. tiger Yamato
_Mr. Wonderful_-Smile.dk; 4; 6; 7
_My Summer Love_-Mitsu-O! with Geila
_Never Gonna Make (Factory Dance Team Mix)_-Morgana
_Operator_-Papaya; (?); (?); (?)
_Pink Dinosaur_-Papaya
_Sung Suk_-Space A; (?); (?); (?)
_Tell Me_-S#arp; (?); (?); 8
_Xanadu_-The Olivia Project
_Young Forever_-Rebecca

Pops, Side B. . .Songs missing: As far as I can tell, none
_Ba Kkwo_-Lee Jung Hyu (?); (?); (?); 7
_Baby Baby Gimmie Your Love_-Divas
_Burnin' The Floor_-Naoki
_Byul_-(?); 3; (?); (?)
_Can't Stop Falling In Love_-Naoki
_Dam Dariram_-Joga
_Don't Stop (AMD 2nd Mix)_-Dr. Vibe feat. JP miles
_Dream a Dream_-Captain Jack
_Face_-(?); (?); (?); (?)
_Get Me In Your Sight (AMD Cancun Mix)_-Symphonic Defoggers with 1479
_Get Up And Move_-(?); (?); (?); (?)
_Hypnotic Crisis_-Blue Destroyers
_If You Were Here With Me (B4 ZA Beat Mix)_-Jennifer
_Keep On Movin'_-N.M.R.
_La Senorita_-Captain.T
_La Senorita Virtual_-2MB (?)
_Love Again Tonight (For Melissa Mix)_-Naoki feat. Paula Terry
_Rock Beat_-Loud Force
_Silent Hill_-Thomas Howard
_Stomp To My Beat_-JS16
_Tubthumpin'_-Chumbawumba
_Wa_-(?); (?); (?); (?)

Covers & Classics. . .Songs missing: If I did this right, none

_Bad Girls_-(?)
_Boom Boom Dollar_-King Kong and D Jungle Girls
_Eat You Up_-Angie Gold
_El Ritmo Tropical (El Bimbo)_-Dixie's Gang
_Flashdance (What a Feeling)_: M.A.G.I.K.A featuring Stixman
_Get Up (Before The Night Is Over)_: Technotronic featuring Ya Kid K; (?)
_Get Up And Dance_-Freedom; (?); (?); (?)
_Gotcha (Theme from Starsky and Hutch)_-Andy G's Magic Disco Machine
_Hero (HCP Discotique Mix)_ (the slow one)-Papaya
_Holiday_-Who's That Girl!
_I Believe in Miracles_-Hi-Rise
_It Only Takes A Minute (Extended Remix)_-Tavares; (?); (?); (?)
_Kick The Can_-Bus Stop
_Kung Fu Fighting_-Bus Stop (?); 1; 2; 4
_Let's Get Down_-(?); (?); (?); (?)
_Little Bitch_-(?); (?); (?); (?)
_My Fire_-X-Treme
_Ninzaburo_-CJ Crew feat. Sedge
_One Two (Little Bitch)_ (*thwock*)-Bus Stop
_Only You_-Captain Jack
_Saints Go Marching (Remix)_-The Saint
_Shake Your Booty_-KC and the Sunshine Band
_Smoke_-(?); (?); (?); (?)
_That's The Way_-KC and the Sunshine Band (?); (?); (?); (?)
_The 7 Jump_-Ken D
_Upside Down_-Coo Coo; 3; (?); (?)
_Vol. 4_-Raver's Choice; (?); (?); 8
_Walkie Talkie_-King Kong and D Jungle Girls

Special Selection. . .Songs missing: 4
_AM-3P_-kTz
_Boom Boom Dollar_-King Kong and D Jungle Girls
_Boys (Euro Mix)_-Smile.dk
_Brilliant 2 U (Orchestral Groov)_-Naoki
_Dream a Dream_-Captain Jack
_El Ritmo Tropical (El Bimbo)_-Dixie's Gang
_Gentle Stress (AMD Sexual Mix)_: Mr. Dog featuring DJ Swan
_Get Up (Before The Night Is Over)_: Technotronic featuring Ya Kid K (I think)
_Gotcha (Theme from Starsky and Hutch)_-Andy G's Magic Disco Machine
_Higher_-NM feat. Sunny
_Holiday_-Who's That Girl!
_I Believe in Miracles_-Hi-Rise
_In The Heat Of The Night_-E-rotic
_Kick The Can_-Bus Stop
_Let's Get Down_-(?)
_Love Again Tonight (For Melissa Mix)_-Naoki feat. Paula Terry
_Make A Jam!_-U1
_Music_-Habe Gale
_My Summer Love_-Mitsu-O! with Geila
_Only You_-Captain Jack
_Operator_-Papaya
_Stomp To My Beat_-JS16
_The 7 Jump_-Ken D
_Tubthumpin'_-Chumbawumba
_Walkie Talkie_-King Kong and D Jungle Girls
_Young Forever_-Rebecca

Player's Best
Whatever's popular

STRATEGY, SORT OF

Where to find stuff. . .I have my opinions stuck in wherever the song is listed
in the song listing section (except for DDR 3rd Nonstop Mix).  So if you wanted
to find. . .oh, _La Senorita_, check out the USA section (since Nonstop is
non-playable).  If you can't find the song in either the original (short) OR
USA (seems to be 3rd Mix in Japan) section, chances are it's in the 4th Mix
section.  Still can't find it?  I probably didn't write anything for it.

(Before you decide that I'm a control freak, I'm putting in my comments about
the lyrics as a service to those who have younger siblings to watch.  Some
parents may not appreciate their children being exposed to some of the subject
matter that is sung about)

Here are the songs-with my opinions:

_Have You Never Been Mellow_-Originaly by Olivia Newton-John.  This song is
only for those who can't take the speed of _Boom Boom Dollar_.  The biggest
problem in the song is the speed-up in the chorus.  The steps go from one step
per measure to two steps per measure to one step per beat.  There will be a
long break right before the chorus kicks in.  During the chorus, one section
will go left/right/up/down.  Remember that there is no break between the first
two arrows.  Watch your balance.  Tempo: too slow (112)
BEST FOR: Beginners.  It's slow and fairly hard to fail.
HARDEST PART: Lack of speed.

TRICK MODE-Still easy.  However, the arrows now come once every two beats in
the verse, and will come once every beat sooner than you'd like to think.

MANIAC MODE-The only time I saw someone dance to this was when his "friend"
accidentally hit the song select buttons, thus selecting _Have You Never Been
Mellow_.  If you can dance to AM-3P in single player mode and clear that stage
easily, passing this song should be fairly easy.  Yes, there are eighth notes
thrown in (a whole string of 'em, in fact).  The rating goes up to Superior for
some odd reason. . .oh yeah, this is Maniac Mode.
BEST FOR: Those who want a small taste of what Maniac Mode is supposed to be
like.  Not too hard for a Maniac Mode song.
HARDEST PART: Lack of speed, again.

_Boom Boom Dollar_-Some people might object to the lyrics.  IMHO, this should
have been the beginning song.  The step rate is pretty constant.  The chorus
stepping is also fairly easy to figure out.  When dancing to this song, do not
put your feet back at neutral.  Tempo: 124
BEST FOR: Those who think the previous song is too slow (and still can't get
the arrow thing down).
HARDEST PART: Getting from arrow to arrow.

TRICK MODE-The rating goes up to Marvelous.  It's not as bad as it looks.  Just
keep a clear head (and remember that most of those bunched-up arrows are UP
BEATS).  Somewhere in the verse, a string of eighth notes (seven of them,
according to Nickel) will appear.  Memorize this string, as it will be repeated
in Maniac Mode.
BEST FOR: Those who think that _Make it Better_ is too slow and _Brilliant 2 U_
is too easy.
HARDEST PART: Seven-note sequence.

MANIAC MODE-What did they do to this song?  The Genuine rating should be taken
very seriously, especially when the singer starts to hold out his words. 
Sixteen arrows will race up to the top of the screen (did you memorize the
string of arrows in Trick Mode?  The sequence is the same, but the timing is
not).  If you can pull this stunt off while the aforementioned arrow string is
going, it's impressive (from Nickel).  Practice this slowly, because there is a
very good possibility that you'll trip.  Use your right foot for the up and
down arrows.  Use your left foot for the left and right arrows.  The sequence
goes up/left/down/right/down/left, and will repeat itself until sixteen arrows
are stepped on.  The chorus is also a pain in the rear, but the last time the
chorus is sung is really nasty.  If you don't believe me, try it yourself.
BEST FOR: Those who think _My Fire_ on Maniac Mode is too easy, but _Put Your
Faith In Me_ is too slow.
HARDEST PART: All those double-jumps!

_Butterfly_-Many people like this song.  Again, the beat is fairly constant,
but the concept of double jumping is what messes people up.  In the one player
game, the two pads will always be left and right.  In the Couple game (normal),
the double jump on the up and down pads will show up.  Moral of the story: try
this song out in one player mode or Versus mode first.  Tempo: 127.
BEST FOR: Most dancers.  The double jumps may throw some people.
HARDEST PART: Double-jumps.

TRICK MODE-Easier than the original, the only real change is the up-down double
jump before the left-right double jump, and a surprise in the chorus.  Sort of
reminds me of hopscotch.
BEST FOR: Dancers who are familiar with double jump patterns and the original
_Butterfly_.
HARDEST PART: Not getting it mixed up with the original.

MANIAC MODE-Although it's supposed to be easier than _Boom Boom Dollar_ on
Maniac Mode, I find it harder.  The up beat steps are very hard to predict. 
The beginning is, well, shifted (try this to find out what I mean).  The ending
is the same, though.
BEST FOR: Whoever thinks that _Boom Boom Dollar_ is too tiring and are too
proud to play _Have You Never Been Mellow?_.
HARDEST PART: Strange eighth notes.

_Put Your Faith In Me_-The trick to this song is timing.  Since this is one of
the slower songs, make sure that you step exactly on the beat.  There will be
times where the arrows come on the up beat, but they are rare.  Not too many
people dance to this song on normal mode. Tempo: 121 (?) (my metronome is doing
some odd things. . .)
BEST FOR: Those who think _Butterfly_ is annoying.
HARDEST PART: Getting the eighth notes squared away.

TRICK MODE-If you can pass the normal mode without difficulty, then you should
be able to pass this mode (with a little bit of difficulty).  When the verse is
being sung, the extra arrows show up.
BEST FOR: _Make it Better (So Real Mix optional)_ fans.
HARDEST PART: Four-string eighth note bunch.

MANIAC MODE-About a third of the arrows in this song are stepped on the up
beat.  There's a pattern to the verse of the song (with the exception of the
seven-arrow string that shows up here and there).  Have fun with the chorus! 
This is a typical, slow Genuine piece.
BEST FOR: People who can assimilate eighth notes that go slowly.  It also helps
if they can tell where the arrows break.
HARDEST PART: All the groups!!

_Put Your Faith In Me (Jazz Groov)_-DON'T DO THIS SONG ON THE LAST STAGE,
UNLESS YOU HAVE LOTS OF ENDURANCE!  This time, the up beats aren't in nice sets
of three.  One in particular comes in a set of two.  If you're not dead on your
feet when doing this song, you have a chance of passing. Tempo: forget it (jazz
and my metronome don't like each other).
BEST FOR: People who think _My Fire_ is lame and the original version of this
song boring.
HARDEST PART: Keeping awake (for me).

TRICK MODE-The beginning is confusing.  If the verse is no problem for you,
then the rest of this song should be a breeze.  Please note that you'll be
dancing to a few too many up-beats.
BEST FOR: Whoever thinks _Make it Better (So Real Mix)_ is boring (but the
speed is fine).
HARDEST PART: The "jazz".

MANIAC MODE-There's a reason why this is the Jazz Mix.  The rhythm may feel
weird, but that's the essence of jazz (up beats).  Hence, some of those weird
strings start on the up beat.
BEST FOR: Those who forgot to play _Put Your Faith In Me_ Maniac Mode.
HARDEST PART: Rhythm.

_Brilliant 2 U_-My personal favorite song.  This song will only show up in the
first two stages.  The beat is fast if you're new to this song.  If you find
Butterfly too slow, try this song.  The double jump pattern is again used, but
this time, the arrows are up and down (along with the left and right arrows). 
The ending requires some very fast stepping.  Some eighth notes will pop up in
the beginning.  Learn to recognize them, as songs with the Superior rating and
higher will incorporate them (in some cases, way too often).  Are you up to it?
 Tempo: 147, or about five beats every two seconds.
BEST FOR: People who think _Butterfly_ is too slow, and _Make it Better_ has
too many up-beats.
HARDEST PART: Speed.

TRICK MODE-Prepare for a lot of jumping.  Much more double jumping than in the
original.  During the middle double-jumps, there is a pattern to the jumps. 
The first two have the left arrow in common.  The second group has the up
arrow.  The third is the right arrow, and the last two have the down arrow. The
ending is jazzed up a little (but the rhythm is the same).
BEST FOR: Those who are familiar with double-jumping and just LOVE this song.
HARDEST PART: Double-jumps.

MANIAC MODE-The thing that makes this song a pain on Maniac mode is the fast
stepping during the synthesizer melody (because you are literally stepping to
the melody).  Just note that some patterns are used more than once (okay, okay,
it's two patterns used seven times).  For these patterns, don't be afraid to
shift your feet around (start off the first string with your right foot on the
up arrow, and your left foot on the down arrow.  Once you step on the up arrow,
step on the up arrow with your rightt foot again.  After stepping on the up
arrow, quickly stomp on the left arrow with your left foot.  Immediately after
the previous step, step on the right arrow with your right foot, and the down
arrow with your left foot.  Figure out the rest on your own).  You may find
just a trace of the Normal Mode steps...
BEST FOR: Those who can figure out the middle (or those who think they can pass
the Orchestral Groov).
HARDEST PART: "Melody".

_Make It Better_-The programmers put in every double jump pattern in this song.
 After the annoying double jump section, the song will go into various eighth
note patterns of monumental annoyance.  The half note triplet is introduced,
and it is SLOW (you know, those steps that just don't feel right?  Those are
the half note triplets)!  Do this song as a bridge between the Superior and
Marvelous ratings (only because _AM-3P_ is slightly faster than this).  Don't
be heartbroken if you can't pass this song on your first try.  Tempo: 117, or a
little slower than two beats per second.
BEST FOR: Hardcore fans of the song (and who like slow songs).
HARDEST PART: Lack of speed (again).

TRICK MODE-There was only one really hard spot, and that was at the end. 
Besides the obligatory extra steps, the timing has been changed ever so
slightly.  You'll know what I mean when you play this.  Some slightly
sleep-deprived programmer put a certain something in the beginning, and if you
find THAT hard, you'll find the rest of the song extremely difficult.  If you
find that you can't dance to this, don't even consider Maniac Mode.
BEST FOR: People who think _AM-3P_ is an easy song.
HARDEST PART: The end.

MANIAC MODE-Before you play this, make sure you are familiar with Trick Mode. 
Life will be much easier if you are.  If you aren't, you're in for a nightmare
(unless your reactions are FAST).  Most of those eighth note strings end in a
double jump.  One string of six arrows is in a pattern of one, two, one, two
(the numbers represent how many arrows you have to step on at once).  IMHO,
there is WAY too much up-beat stepping.  Before you try the remixed version,
try this first.  If you can clear the ending to this song without scrambling,
you have a chance of doing the So Real Mix.  The ending requires either careful
dissection or three feet.  This song wasn't rated Paramount for nothing.  It is
possible!!
BEST FOR: People who fall asleep during _Put Your Faith In Me (Jazz Groov)_
Maniac Mode.
HARDEST PART: The end of every eighth note string.

_My Fire_-No offense to all of you who like this song, but I find it to be a
_Put Your Faith in Me_ wannabe with _Butterfly_ dance steps and more
questionable lyrics (you can prove me wrong by e-mailing me the lyrics to this
song).  Not too many people dance to this song.  The beginning is easy enough. 
Use the relatively simplistic down arrows to build a streak.  The bunched-up
arrows call for three very fast steps on the same arrow.  You will know the
song has ended by the last two down arrows, very close together.  Pace
yourself.  This song really feels like a hop-scotch game.
BEST FOR: Those who want to go one step past _Butterfly_, but can't quite get
past _Brilliant 2 U_.
HARDEST PART: Eighth notes, again.

TRICK MODE-More arrows.  That is all I remember.

MANIAC MODE-It's not the up-beats that make this song hard.  It's where the
up-beats are placed.  Hmm. . .maybe Konami should have retitled this _My Fire
(Trip Machine Mix)_ :P.
BEST FOR: Those who can't quite get past _Put Your Faith In Me_ Maniac Mode.
HARDEST PART: Figuring out WHICH group of eighth notes it is now.

_AM-3P_-I have no idea what the title is supposed to mean.  I do know that this
song is much harder than it seems.  The beginning has a nice hopscotch pattern.
 When you hear the "melody" to this song, get ready for a musician's nightmare.
 I call it a musician's nightmare because it's very hard to play a quarter note
triplet correctly (especially at the speed of this song).  Step carefully, and
don't fall over.  Tempo: 130.
BEST FOR: That in-between stage between the Superior songs and _Paranoia_.
HARDEST PART: Eighth notes and triplets.

TRICK MODE-This is what AM-3P will be like in Maniac Mode-sort of.  The hardest
part is trying to figure out the rhythm.  If you don't flunk out on the
beginning, you may make it through the whole song.  Oh, yes, and a note about
the beginning.  The programmers put some strange things in the beginning of
this song (like a bunch of eighth notes where they don't belong). . .
BEST FOR: People who can pass BOTH _Make it Better_ and _Brilliant 2 U_ in
Trick Mode.
HARDEST PART: Double jumps and eighth notes too close together.

MANIAC MODE-This is the second-most popular song on Maniac Mode (next to Trip
Machine).  In the beginning, there will be a constant stream of down arrows,
with arrows in other directions on the up beat (although many people, like me,
leave one foot on the down arrow, I've seen someone do it with one foot on the
left arrow.  I'm not quite sure how, but he passed with an S rating).  Next
will be a string of right arrows, with more annoying arrows on the up beat. 
After that, you'll have to deal with a string of left arrows.  Streak here if
possible.  When the "melody" plays for a second time, there will be two notes
that look very close together.  Welcome to the sixteenth note.  For more info
on how to deal with these things, please refer to the _Brilliant 2 U
(Orchestral Groov)_ Maniac Mode section.  After the second long eighth note
string (the one where it's easy to get a 16 combo), there will be a very
confusing mass of eighth notes (show-off alert, show-off alert!).  If you
really want to dance to this song, do so before you use the bathroom.:)  For a
real challenge, do this song on either Hidden or Shuffle mode.
BEST FOR: Whoever is attempting their first Exorbitant song.
HARDEST PART: The beginning, if you don't know what you're doing, or the
sixteenth notes, if you've got the beginning down.

_Brilliant 2 U (Orchestral Groov)_-There's no melody in this mix.:(  There are
more eighth notes thrown in (with one eighth note in a really weird spot),
along with a frustrating number of double jump patterns.  Some demented
programmer put a surprise in the beginning.  Do not try _Trip Machine_ before
this song.
BEST FOR: People too shy to play _AM-3P_ or _Paranoia_ (but could probably pass
the former).
HARDEST PART: Speed.

TRICK MODE: Want to know the meaning of syncopation?  Play this song.  It ain't
easy, though.  You'll know when the syncopation hits (the part where you're
lurching, trying your best not to fall over).  At one point, the arrows will
look a bit weird.  When this happens, stomp to the beat of the music
(literally).  This is passable (and if you think this one is hard. . .)
BEST FOR: Those who can't quite pass _Make it Better (So Real Mix)_ on Trick
Mode.
HARDEST PART: Speed and rhythm (two odd eighth note clusters).

MANIAC MODE-Don't take this rating lightly.  There are sixteenth notes galore
in this song.  If the arrows look close together (and are in the middle of a
"melody"), those arrows are probably sixteenth notes.  Don't even attempt to
step on the sixteenth notes with the same foot.  You'll NEVER make it in time
(or you may, but you'll have a nasty leg cramp).  Something that Nickel
suggested (and I am guilty of it too) is to jump in the air and land in such a
way that you land on the first arrow with one foot, and your other foot lands
on the second arrow as fast as you can (but not at the same time).  However,
this rule doens't always apply.
BEST FOR: Original people who think _Paranoia_ is played too often.
HARDEST PART: Speed and rhythm (the eighth notes!!!).

_Make It Better (So Real Mix)_-Not very popular.  More annoying than the
original.  Still the double jump patterns like crazy.  Go figure.  This
wouldn't be a _Make it Better_ song without it.  Tempo: too slow!
BEST FOR: Those who REALLY want to practice their double jumps.
HARDEST PART: Double jumps.

TRICK MODE-Don't EVER dance this song right after playing something like _Trip
Machine_ or _Brilliant 2 U_.  This song goes very slowly, and the timing is
something else.  If you don't believe me, try it for yourself.
BEST FOR: People who think _Paranoia_ is passable, but too fast.
HARDEST PART: Double jumps, again.

MANIAC MODE-This is the hardest song to do on Maniac Mode, hands down (the
Exorbitant rating should tell you something).  If you see a nice, on-the-beat
step, your eyes are deceiving you.  Those steps are probably half note
triplets!  All the double jump patterns are there, but they are dispersed
through the song.  Some parts are going to feel strange, because you won't be
stepping in time to anything (the background music or the singer).  The ending
requires careful dissection or three feet (for best results, leave left foot on
left arrow, and use right foot to stomp on other arrows, until the last two or
three beats, when you're on your own).  If you're confident you can pass it,
this is a great finisher.
BEST FOR: Those who don't believe that this song is the most tiring song.
HARDEST PART: The end!!

_Trip Machine_-Take the title of this song literally.  Make sure that your shoe
laces are tied tight, unless you really like tripping in front of many people
(especially after the "singer" says something about "returning to the show"). 
The rhythm is synchopated (you'll know what I mean after you try to dance to
some of the oddly-placed eighth notes).  This song is very popular in Maniac
Mode.  I'm not sure why.  Tempo: 160!
BEST FOR: People between _AM-3P_ and _Paranoia_.
HARDEST PART: Surprisingly, speed.

TRICK MODE-The middle is so very different from Maniac Mode.  The ending is
also a bit different. . .thank goodness the beginning is fairly easy. 
Otherwise, I'd never have lasted through this song!
BEST FOR: Those preparing for. . .
HARDEST PART: Speed and rhythm (eighth notes).

MANIAC MODE-VERY tiring (yes, I've tried it).  A note about the beginning-you
can position yourself so that one foot is on the down arrow.  It makes the
beginning easier. . .until a left-up-right pattern shows up.  After that
pattern shows up, go back to your regular position.  Don't ask me how to do the
nine-arrows-in-four-and-a-half-beats section, because I ususally miss a few
arrows in that section.  There is a three-beat break in the middle of the song.
 After the three-beat break, things start getting very weird (like eighth notes
where they don't belong).  For all of you who like to show off, try to turn
around in the middle of the song (the easiest part of this song besides the
beginning).  One word best describes the middle and end of this song: cycle
(this will make sense to those who have seen/danced to this song often).  If
you thought normal mode was hard. . .
BEST FOR: Whoever can decipher the beginning.
HARDEST PART: Timing and related eighth notes.

_Paranoia_-Finally, the grand daddy of all songs (in speed, not necessarily
timing).  Missed steps will result in having plenty of your dance meter taken
away.  The song will slow down in the middle (for the whole of three measures).
 After that, there will be plenty of arrows for you to step on.  If you're
going for score, get the streak in the beginning.  Tempo: 180, or three beats
per second!!
BEST FOR: Show-offs.
HARDEST PART: Speed, of course!

TRICK MODE-Not as bad as certain other songs that are played in Trick Mode
(like _AM-3P_).  Remember to keep stomping on the bunched-up arrows until all
arrows are gone.  If you really want to know the secret of passing this finale
song, your reactions must be up to par. . .
BEST FOR: Show-offs with endurance.
HARDEST PART: Double-jump ending.

MANIAC MODE-The nightmare never ends.  There are an alarming amount of people
who dance to this song in Maniac Mode.  Trust me, this song goes twice as fast
on Maniac Mode (especially the beginning).  The timing is also strange (if each
down beat had a number, and each up beat is represented by *, then the
beginning would look like: one, two, three, *, four, five, six, *, seven, *,
eight, etc.).  This pattern will repeat in the middle (sort of).
BEST FOR: Show-offs with lots of endurance.
HARDEST PART: Keeping on your feet.

NOTE: THE SONGS LISTED BELOW ARE FOUND ONLY ON _DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION: 2ND
MIX_.

_Boys_-Much like _Butterfly_.  If there's been any changes, I haven't noticed
(except the lyrics change, which now makes this song sound something like a bad
cross between _Butterfly_ and _Boom Boom Dollar_).
BEST FOR: Read the DDR USA section.
HARDEST PART: Read the DDR USA section.

_El Ritmo Tropical_-Lousy rhyming, tricky timing (this is why I'm writing an
FAQ and not a song).  This is what triplets are all about.  They're bound to
feel weird, but it's correct.  Just be glad that there are no old English
marches included in these games (as everyone who tried to dance to them would
DIE!).
BEST FOR: Read the DDR USA section.
HARDEST PART: Read the DDR USA section.

_Tubthumpin'_-The only thing I remember is that this song is SLOW! (This song
is about drinking.  And drinking.  And drinking.  Some people may not like this
subject).
BEST FOR: _Make it Better_ fans.
HARDEST PART: Not turning this song into a drinking game.

_Hero_-Much like _My Fire_.  Unfortunately, I don't remember anything
significant about this song (other than the ugly green background, and a few
eighth notes).
BEST FOR: _My Fire_ fans.
HARDEST PART: Said eighth notes.

_Stomp to my Beat_-Take the song title literally.  That is, stomp to the
artist's beat.  Here's a Deathlok-corrects-Tracy-on-lyrics song.
BEST FOR: Read the DDR USA section.
HARDEST PART: Read the DDR USA section.

MANIAC MODE-Instead of stomping only to the artist's beat, stomp to the
drummer's beat, too.  Don't slip on the extremely fast section in the middle.

_Love That Feeling_-This is the only song with a tempo change.  It starts out
very, very, very slow.  To give you an idea how slow it goes, look at a watch
with a second hand.  For every two seconds that go by, evenly tap three times. 
Go slightly faster (and I do mean slightly) and you have the tempo for the
beginning (which, for all of you who know how to read a metronome, is 95). 
Somewhere in the middle, this song will speed up past _Paranoia_ speed (to 190,
while _Paranoia_ speed is 180.  To give you an idea on how fast the latter is,
evenly tap three times in one second).  The step pattern, however, is the same
(which isn't saying much).
BEST FOR: Read the DDR USA section.
HARDEST PART: Read the DDR USA section.

MANIAC MODE-Well, all I can say is have fun on the fast section!

_Paranoia (Dirty Mix)_-Consider it a faster version of Paranoia (and if the
group name has anything to do with tempo, then the tempo is probably 190).
BEST FOR: Show-offs who miss the original _Paranoia_.
HARDEST PART: Not slipping on the dance mat.

MANIAC MODE-Same steps as original _Paranoia_.

_Paranoia MAX (Dirty Mix)_-Not too sure about this song, since my slightly
insane friends played it on Maniac Mode.

MANIAC MODE-Gulp.  Too many arrows.  I have yet to see anyone go more than
halfway through this song.  To give you an idea of the arrow format, combine
the significant feature of _Make It Better_ with the beginning of Maniac Mode
_Paranoia_, and set it to this song's speed (which is about as fast as you'll
fail this song on the first try.  I'm not insulting you.  I'm being a realist. 
Think you can pass it on the first try?).
BEST FOR: People who can get insane streaks in the beginning of any song.
HARDEST PART: Eighth notes on the dance mat.

_Paranoia (Clean Mix)_-My friends played this song on Maniac Mode.  Crazy, huh?
BEST FOR: Read the DDR USA section.
HARDEST PART: Read the DDR USA section.

MANIAC MODE-Just like the previous song.  Count yourself a champion if you can
pass this song without panting.

_SP Trip Machine (Jungle Mix)_-The faster version of _Trip Machine_.  That's
all I remember.

_Trip Machine (Luv Mix)_-Imagine someone playing _Trip Machine_ backwards.  Now
imagine the timing is trickier.  Welcome to the remix.
BEST FOR: Read the DDR USA section.
HARDEST PART: Read the DDR USA section.

MANIAC MODE-How many superlatives can I cram into this FAQ?  Another pain to
dance to (literally).  This time, there's more rest (and some nasty little
things between rests).

_Dub I Dub_-I only played this song in Maniac Mode.

*Tracy sticks her tongue out at Leviathan, who just HAD to try this song on
Maniac Mode*

MANIAC MODE-Hey, who put the dance steps to _Trip Machine_ and _Butterfly_ in
here?  Like _Trip Machine_, the beginning is easy (for a Maniac Mode song). 
The chorus is another matter entirely.
BEST FOR: Read the DDR USA section.
HARDEST PART: Read the DDR USA section.

I am not going to bother with _Bad Girls_ and _20, November_.  I seem to have a
case of amnesia concerning those two songs.

_In The Navy_-This is a practice mode song.  Find out yourself.  Just remember
that when the Village People sang this song, some people were offended (it had
to do with the Navy and a sensitive issue that is usually associated with
another branch of the military.  If you can't figure out what this is supposed
to mean, fine by me.  Don't e-mail me about this).

_The Race_-Okay, Deathlok, here's a tribute to you.  The lyrics aren't TOO bad
(but I still think they're junk).  Find out yourself, as this is a practice
mode song.

THESE ARE THE DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION USA STRATEGIES
For _Brilliant 2 U_, _Make It Better_, _Put Your Faith in Me_, and _Trip
Machine_, just look at the original Dance Dance Revolution synopsis ('cause I'm
lazy).  It's the same.  For other mixes, I'll elaborate a bit more.
A note about difficulty ratings: See the next section for details.

_El Ritmo Tropical_-Why is this song in this game?  Not too bad for a Moderate
song.  The notes in the beginning come once every two beats.  Then it speeds up
to one note per beat.  There are double jumps, so be prepared.  Not the easiest
song (IMHO, it's _Silent Hill_).  It's party time on the ship whose name I will
not mention, because it's not right!!
BEST FOR: _Silent Hill_ graduates.
HARDEST PART: Notes every beat.

DIFFICULT MODE-Follow the singer.  Or, figure out the rhythm on your own (it's
strange) and dance along.  Survive that and you should get past everything
else.  A Genuine pain.
BEST FOR: Those who actually like this song (otherwise you will be on the
floor, screaming in pain) and can take the weird timing.
HARDEST PART: Starts with, "We're going to have a party. . ."

EXPERT MODE-Paramount, and that rhythm thing is now a nightmare.  The small
section in Difficult Mode now makes up the whole song.  The beginning is eighth
notes.  Left-right double jumps thrown in all over the place.  The rest. .
.good luck!

_Jam Jam Reggae_-Slow, slow, slow!!  So slow that someone decided to put in a
few eighth notes to throw off the unwary beginner.  The best way to view these
notes is to listen to something like _Put Your Faith In Me_ or _Make It Better_
(I think _Silent Hill_ works).  Note how fast each quarter note in above songs
take.  Now imagine the scary eighth notes as those quarter notes.  See, that
wasn't so bad.  Other than that, count to yourself, because the slow speed will
throw you.
BEST FOR: People who have good rhythm and a sketchy idea on where Konami put
the dance pads.
HARDEST PART: Slow, slow, slow speed.

DIFFICULT MODE-Genuine.  Imagine Expert Mode with half of the eighth
note-double jump strings and no sixteenth notes.  Welcome to this mode.  Try
getting the remaining strings down.  The only truly confusing part is the
eighth note string which consists of left-up and left-down double jumps.  It
repeats itself, but this time, the string is right-up and right-down double
jumps.  It's great preparation for this song on Expert Mode.  The rest is
either eighth notes or overly slow quarter notes.
BEST FOR: People who *almost* have all the double jumps down and can pass at
least half the songs on Difficult Mode (okay, a little less, but said person
had better be familiar with the mechanics of this mode).
HARDEST PART: The strings, if you're unprepared, or resisting the temptation to
jump on two arrows all through the strings (you'll probably get tired).

EXPERT MODE-It's just safer to jump on two pads for the beginning.  There will
be a part right after the beginning where you'll need to step on alternating
arrows (the up/down arrows, to be exact).  The really, really bunched up arrows
are to be stepped on twice as fast as you've been stomping up until now
(they're sixteenth notes).  From then on, good luck!!  This song is divided
into two parts: the eighth-note double jumps, and the footrolls.  Step to
whatever the singer sings in the end, and you should pass (if you're still
alive, that is).  I can pass this (on Versus Mode).  Exorbitant, indeed!
BEST FOR: Show-offs who know that speed isn't everything.  Timing is!
HARDEST PART: Distinguishing a double-jump from a footroll.

_Silent Hill_-My friends think it's sappy.  I think it's sweet.  Regardless of
anyone's opinion of this song, it's slow (everyone can agree on this one).  The
notes start out as being one note every four beats (slow enough for ya?).
Unfortunately, said notes come on the fourth beat of every measure (which is
sure to throw a few).  Then the notes come once every two beats.  One section
(I think it's the chours) features notes once a beat (with a couple of other
short exceptions).
BEST FOR: The very first song a newbie dancer plays.
HARDEST PART: Timing the once-every-four-beats notes.

DIFFICULT MODE-Marvelous, just marvelous.  This song looks deceptively easy in
the beginning.  However, things start getting ugly when a picture of a jewelry
box appears.  It looks like a left-up-right-up-left-down-right-down-left. .
.pattern.  Your best bet would be to alternate feet (use left foot for left
arrow, right foot for up arrow, left foot for right arrow (your back will be to
the screen, but dont' freak out), right foot for up arrow, left foot for left
arrow, etc.).  Some of the eighth note groups will lead into a double jump. 
There are at least two parts that have an up-down double jump expressed as
eighth notes.  Don't fall.
BEST FOR: Anyone who wishes to attempt _Stomp to my Beat_, Expert.
HARDEST PART: Starts with a jewelry box.

EXPERT MODE-Watch first.  Memorize the arrows in the beginning.  From there,
let your reflexes take over.  Chances are, you'll pass (yes, there is a part
where there is a string of three notes that end with a double jump.  Your eyes
work just fine!).  Don't lose it on the long string of eighth notes that you'll
have to step on with the same foot!  Paramount!!
BEST FOR: People who can interpret eighth notes and double jumps as they come
(because as far as I can tell, there's no pattern!!!).
HARDEST PART: The beginning.

_20, November_-Eighth note alert!  Now that I've got your attention, this song
goes fairly slow (except for said eighth notes).  Don't get mixed up on the
three measures (yes-three measures, or twelve counts) of up arrows.  Other than
the eighth notes and the occasional double jump (exactly one left-right double
jump at the end), shouldn't be too hard.  Steps should come once a beat (or
something close to it).
BEST FOR: Those who really want to play _Make a Jam!_, but can't.
HARDEST PART: The illusion of notes scrolling up at Mach 3.

DIFFICULT MODE-Mostly on-the-beat stepping-except for one part, where it's
follow the melody (almost).  Don't be scared by the eighth notes in the end. 
It's possible to alternate feet (left foot on left arrow, right foot on down
arrow, left foot on up arrow, right foot on right arrow, etc.).  Other than
that and a bunch of double-jumps, fairly easy.  Marvelous.
BEST FOR: Those who have trouble with _Stomp to my Beat_, Difficult Mode.
HARDEST PART: The ending sequence, where the eighth notes really come out.

EXPERT MODE-First, go to your favorite Hip Hop Mania 2 machine and play this
song on Hard Mode.  Now go and play this song on Expert Mode.  The stepping is
just like the buttons!!  Paramount, I think.
BEST FOR: Those who are familiar with this song on Hip Hop Mania, AND can dance
slowly.
HARDEST PART: Rhythm.

_Boys_-No, not another _Butterfly_ wannabe!  Oh, well.  This song feels like
_Butterfly_, and it's a good deal more forgiving than _Butterfly_.  The only
problem is that there are more double jumps (the left-right one).  I suggest
you find your own way to have a "little fun".  Theirs is, well. . .
BEST FOR: _Butterfly_ mourners.
HARDEST PART: Double jumps.

DIFFICULT MODE-Now comes a slightly tricky timing part.  Just follow the singer
on those weird-looking arrows.  Few more double jumps mixed in, some which
deviate from the left-right and up-down double jumps that normally appear in
the song.  Steps just about every beat.  Still feels like _Butterfly_ (same
rating too, superior).
BEST FOR: _Butterfly_ mourners with fairly good rhythm.
HARDEST PART: Comes in three arrows.

EXPERT MODE-It's a double-jump into something.  General rule of thumb, even
with the eighth notes.  Don't know why.  It's possible.  Reminds me of the end
of _Dub I Dub_, Difficult mode.  Paramount.
BEST FOR: _Butterfly_ mourners who think _Dub I Dub_ looks like fun.
HARDEST PART: Eighth notes that contain at least one double jump.

_Let Them Move_-. . .right past this song.

DIFFICULT MODE-Marvelous.  Regular steps, with some eighth notes.  The only
section that stuck out in my mind was composed of a group of three eighth
notes.  One of those groups started off with an up arrow, had another up arrow,
and ended with an up-down double jump.  For those sections, just jump on both
arrows until all three go away.  Other than that, not too bad.
BEST FOR: _So Many Men_, Difficult Mode dancers.
HARDEST PART: Eight notes groups that end in a double-jumpluff, er, jump.

EXPERT MODE-Those bells are going to throw you!  The ugly bunches of notes that
appear (they look like two or three double jumps close together) are actually
footrolls.  Follow the bells.  Sometimes, they may come together, in which
case, follow the bells.  When the lady starts singing, the sequence is left,
right, up, down (I think), and is repeated for quite a while.  Then the bells
interfere.  Get past these two problems, and you've got yourself another
Paramount song.  In short, this is the result of combining _Stomp to my Beat_,
Expert, and _Luv To Me_, Expert.
BEST FOR: _Stomp to my Beat_ Expert people who are thinking of trying _Luv To
Me_ on Expert.
HARDEST PART: The footrolls!

_Make A Jam!_-Eighth note alert!  There are eighth notes AND double-jumps here.
 Those parts that look like they're double jumps are actually an alternating
sequence of left and right arrows.  Sort of tricky.
BEST FOR: Those not quite ready for Superior songs.
HARDEST PART: Left-right alternating eighth notes.

DIFFICULT MODE-Marvelous.

EXPERT MODE-Not as bad as I thought.  Bells aside, this song goes at a speed
slow enough for me to assimilate, but fast enough for me to keep awake. 
Alternates between double jumps and eighth notes.  There's even a tribute to
Boom Boom Dollar in the middle (just kidding!!).  Some eighth note strings end
on a double jump.  Go figure.  Paramount.
BEST FOR: Whoever can take the bells, the bells, the bells, and doesn't mind a
slow song, and can pass _Luv To Me_ on Difficult Mode with no problems.
HARDEST PART: Eighth notes that end with double jump.

_So Many Men_-Double jumps and steps every beat.  Almost.  The only thing that
may cause problems is the up-down double jump seen a couple of times. Other
than that, it shouldn't be too difficult.  Please don't do one of the double
jumps and return your feet to neutral.  It does bad things to your meter.
BEST FOR: Alternative to _Boys_.
HARDEST PART: The flash in the beginning (it blinded me).

DIFFICULT MODE-Marvelous.  The chorus is bound to throw some people off
(up-down-up-double jump).  Just keep doing the up-down double jump until all
the nasty arrows are gone.  Then you can resume normal steps.
BEST FOR: _Let Them Move_ dancers (I love circular reasoning).
HARDEST PART: Chours.

EXPERT MODE-Genuine.  Eighth notes not necessarily in groups of three.  Same
problem as Difficult.  More when I learn it!

_Dub I Dub_-A step and a half above _Boys_.  There are a couple of eighth notes
(literally).  If this song is failed, it's because of all the double umps
(which threw my mom for a loop).  The combos that seem to appear the most are
the left-up and right-down ones (the ones that have a space between them). 
Memorize them well.  The left-down and right-up also appear, but not as much. 
Other than that, it's just stepping to the surprisingly slow beat.
BEST FOR: All of you who are above _Boys_.
HARDEST PART: Lack of speed and the double jumps.

DIFFICULT MODE-A Genuine pain in the rear.  Please don't get the eighth notes
and the double jumps mixed up.  That section in the middle is a string of
EIGHTH NOTES (so many people mess that part up).  If you're really having
trouble with the bridge, look for the odd-colored arrow, and let your reflexes
take over.  While it is possible to spin in that section, I wouldn't recommend
it (I got dizzy).
BEST FOR: Anyone that can get through this song without going insane (being
able to pass both Naoki songs may prove helpful), or those who used to play
_AM-3P_ on Maniac Mode (just kidding!).
HARDEST PART: Telling the double jumps and the eighth notes apart.

EXPERT MODE-Definintely exorbitant.  First, note that the nice familiar groups
of three may have a double jump or three mixed in.  This happens quite often in
the verse and chorus.  Use the arrow colors to help you figure out whether it's
a double jump or eighth notes (sometimes they're mixed together), especially in
the chorus.  During the bridge (the "I. . .don't. . .need. . .your. . .love",
sung in the background), the notes turn into something other than eighth notes.
 Watch this to see what I mean.  I'll try to figure out the ending (it's
weird). . .
BEST FOR: Those who can't take the next song on Expert Mode, and who played
_AM-3P_ on Maniac Mode a lot.
HARDEST PART: Bridge sixteenth notes.

_End of the Century_-Okay, so it didn't happen like they said it would. 
Instead, all they have are an annoying amount of left-right double jumps (like
towards the end, where you're better off just doing the left-right double jump
until the arrows aren't left or right).  Other than that, it's just good old
on-the-beat stepping (I convinced my mother to play this and she passed!!) 
This song goes pretty fast, so be careful!
BEST FOR: Those who can pass _Luv to Me_, but HATE that song!
HARDEST PART: Speed, again.

DIFFICULT MODE-Now the chorus is a double jump festival.  Eighth notes are
added in.  Don't get confused on the right-left-right sequence followed
immediately by a left-right double jump.  Most of them are the familiar groups
of three (with the first of every group on the very first and third beats of
every measure, with a few exceptions), except for a few (which are either a
group of two or a group of five).  The last six arrows are up-beats (except for
the very last one).  Quite a few people seem to have trouble with this
particular song.  Paramount.
BEST FOR: Expert Mode prep (just about any song).
HARDEST PART: The very, very fast eighth notes.

EXPERT MODE-Someone tried this and couldn't pass.  At two points, there were
double jumps mixed in with the eighth notes (and it was mighty confusing), one
halfway through the middle of the first verse and the second halfway through
the second verse (it's really sudden).  All I remember was that the chorus
became next to impossible, and there were a long strings of eighth notes for
the verse.  Tiring like I couldn't believe!  The bridge is also a long string
of eighth notes with ONE double-jump thrown in there to confuse you (ignore
it).  Exorbitant, but many think it should have been Catastrophic.
BEST FOR: Masochists, and people that can follow the eighth notes.
HARDEST PART: Staying alive through the song.

_Keep on Movin'_-On-the-beat steps with some double jumps.  Not that bad (at
least that's what the little voice in my he-, er, my memory is telling me). 
More when I learn it!

DIFFICULT MODE-Marvelously full of double jumps (the second-to-the-last time
the chorus is repeated).  There is a pattern to the eighth notes (a very lame
pattern, but a pattern nonetheless).
BEST FOR-People who think _Dynamite Rave_ is just too fast, and _Make it
Better_ is too easy.
HARDEST PART: Double-jump festival.

EXPERT MODE-Genuine, and a timing song.  Eighth notes may start on the up-beat
(which is always fun).  Follow the singer in the end.  Groups shouldn't be too
long (as in, less than 15, I think).  Don't be thrown by the string of up
arrows that have a few eighth note down arrows mixed in.  It follows the music.
 The speed is extremely slow, and this song isn't quite as easy as it appears
(still trying to figure it out).
BEST FOR: Those who found that _Put Your Faith In Me_ Expert Mode was boring.
HARDEST PART: Rhythm.

_La Senorita_-Fast, on-the-beat steps.  Sometime before the chorus is sung
(first time only), there will be a nice long section where you can get away
with doing the left-right double-jump until all the left and right arrows are
gone.  Patterns usually repeat themselves (a set of four notes will scroll, and
the exact same four notes will scroll on right after the first set).  About the
only place that breaks this rule is the second chorus (only a few measures).
BEST FOR: People who love speed.
HARDEST PART: Not collapsing in a heap.

DIFFICULT MODE-Geniune.  Mostly on-the-beat stepping, with two eighth notes
that appear in the chorus.  The chorus and the second verse follow the bass. 
The bass rhythm starts on the first beat of every measure, then goes to the
up-beat of the second beat, and on to the third beat.  Double jumps quite
rampant.  If anything kills you, it will be the speed.
BEST FOR: _Paranoia Rebirth_ graduates.
HARDEST PART: The speed, of course.

EXPERT MODE-Some Konami programmer carelessly put eighth notes all over the
song.  Eighth notes will come in various groups (from two to eleven, if my
memory serves me right).  Only one part actually follows the trumpet.  If I
recollect correctly, the pattern repeats itself.  Between the chorus and the
second verse, the longest string of eighth notes in this song will appear. 
Stay sharp!  It is stuck in the middle of a flash.  No fair!  It starts and
ends with a left-right double jump.  It also alternates between the up arrow
and the right arrow.  Good luck!
BEST FOR: Those who think _Trip Machine (Luv Mix)_, Difficult Mode is too slow.
HARDEST PART: Double jumps and eighth notes getting mixed up in your head.

_Luv To Me_-Finally, a song which people dance to!  This time, the left-right
double jump is repeated-four times in a row, at one point.  All steps are on
the beat, you lucky person you!  That double jump shouldn't be to much of a
problem.  Personally, I'd just dump that guy and get over it.  FYI, this is a
song about some girl who's remembering all of the "good times" she had with her
boyfriend.  Major sappy alert!
BEST FOR: The we-think-_Boys_-is-too-easy-but-_End of the
Century_-is-a-lame-song group
HARDEST PART: Speed, double jumps, and background.

DIFFICULT MODE-First song I played, first song I passed, first time I felt like
actually killing my dancing partner (next time, Skywalker).  The rating has
been bumped up to Paramount.  The beginning is a string of eighth notes that
should be slow enough to follow (it's a 7-4-4 pattern).  Follow the singer
through the chorus.  The bridge may be difficult (it switches from duple to
triple and back, if you know what I mean), but it's possible.
BEST FOR: Whoever can get past _Trip Machine (Luv Mix)_ on Difficult Mode.
HARDEST PART: Timing those eighth notes.

EXPERT MODE-This song goes from a speed song to a timing song.  First, some of
those arrow strings in the verse start on up-beats (like the up-right string).
A good deal of this song isn't straight eighth notes.  Those arrows that look
like double-jumps in the chorus aren't.  It's a drumroll done with the feet
(alternate your feet, or else. . .).  If you've played the Disco Mix on Hip Hop
Mania 2, the rolls will feel familiar.  The bridge is just there to frustrate
you (I'm trying to figure out the timing).  The final footroll follows the
music.  The rest are something else altogether.  Right before the chorus is
repeated a second time (as in, a measure or so before the chours is repeated),
the "footroll" is actually two left-right double jumps and a few too many
down-right double jumps.  Only the very last strings are straight eighth notes.
 Don't ask how, but I can make it through all those dang sixteenth notes and
fail HERE, of all places.  It's now Exorbitant, whatever it is.
BEST FOR: Those dissapointed by _20, November_ on Expert Mode.
HARDEST PART: Eighth and sixteenth notes and varioius footrolls.

_Afronova_-Don't let that bald man scare you (younger kids may find him scary. 
I do).  Basic on-the-beat steps.  The beginning has quite a few double jumps. 
Lots of double jumps.  Show off during the chorus, if you want.  Follow the
drum beats in the end, and you'll be just fine.
BEST FOR: People with fast reaction time and a familiarity with double jumps
(fast reaction time=the group that can nail _Paranoia_'s quarter notes, but not
the eighth notes).
HARDEST PART: Speed!!

DIFFICULT MODE-Strange paramount song.  More double-jumps, more fun to show off
during the chorus.  Eighth notes added during one part.  They're kind of fast,
so be careful (hint: ALTERNATE FEET!!).  If you really want to show off (and
have no qualms about a broken ankle), try getting in at least 5 half-turns in
the "chorus", a.k.a. seven beats of double-jumping).  Show offs, there are at
least four distinct sections where you can show off, and look good.  Find them
on your own.  I abuse one.  Again, follow that drum.
BEST FOR: The group that got tired of _Paranoia_ (and could pass any mix on
Difficult Mode).
HARDEST PART: Transition from on-the-beat stepping to eighth notes.

EXPERT MODE-Now there's eighth notes all over the place.  The very first
pattern (after the AM-3P tribute, don't rush) is a combination of the
left-up-right eighth note string and the left-down-right string (all stuck
together).  This little pattern will go on for eight beats.  Alternate feet, if
you're coordinated enough (hint: Use left foot for left arrow, right foot for
down arrow, etc.).  If not, look down, and don't forget to look back up in
eight beats.  After that comes the chorus (if you can't figure that out, just
watch).  Once the chourus is out of the way (and you have a 28+ streak going),
the song will give you two eighth note patterns, then squish them together, and
add in an extra note (so it's a 3-3-7 pattern).  Meanwhile, you'll have to
contend with an up-left-up-down-up-right-up pattern that always sneaks its way
into the ruckus (six times).  I find it easiest to use my right foot for the up
arrows).  At one point, the song will shift to an up-left-up, up-right-up
pattern (in groups of three).  Use that time to switch feet (so the foot
pattern would be right-left-right, followed by left-right-left).  Really fun to
show off, really hard to pass.  The ending is the same-it's just all
double-jumps, that's all (yep, that's all, indeed), starting with an up-down
double-jump, a left-right double-jump, a left-down double-jump, and going
counterclockwise (that means that the next double-jump is going to be a
donw-right double-jump), and a final left-right double-jump (so you can face
the audience).  This song is extremely tiring-play at your own risk (I got two
nasty cramps from this song, AND I had to rest, which is a rarity for me). 
Catastrophic, and deserving it!
BEST FOR: People with endurance from here to the Middle of Nowhere.
HARDEST PART: The ending double jumps.

_Dead End_-Slightly slower than _Afronova_, but it compensates with timing. 
The beginning should be self-explanatory.  After that, notes should come every
beat.  The arrows will take a short break (one and a half beats), and two
up-beat arrows will show up (so the rhythm is something like 1, * (up-beat of
2), * (up-beat of 3), 4 or 1, depending on where in the song you are). 
Everything else is either one step per beat, or that strange pattern I
mentioned earlier.  That is, until the siren goes off (maybe a bit earlier). 
Don't panic at the group of three eighth notes.  They're just like steps on the
beat-twice as fast.  The ending requires knowledge of double-jumps.  It is
nearly impossible to pass this song if your feet always find their way onto the
little silver island in the middle of the arrows after you step on every beat.
BEST FOR: One step below _Afronova_.
HARDEST PART: Strange rhythm mentioned earlier.

DIFFICULT MODE-Timing, timing!!  The speed won't kill you, but the timing will.
 Try to ignore the odd things that are happening in the music, 'cause it will
throw you off!  No!!!  Bad upbeats!!!  Threw me for a loop!!!  After the fairly
easy beginning (as in, all those nice easy notes), the song will break into
groups of three eighth notes.  These follow the music.  The occasional group of
five may sneak in.  After that, a section featuring the left arrow will appear.
 Follow the music.  Then, two on-the-beat steps will come, followed by a group
of three eighth notes that will come on the same foot.  A "breather" section
will come next.  The three eighth note groups will restart.  When the music
starts sounding funky, be prepared for a fairly repetitive group of five eighth
notes.  Once the siren goes off, the eighth notes will be in groups of two. 
The ending chords will come in the form of three double jumps with strange
timing.  The same group will repeat itself, and then the song will finish! 
This song is best played as a last stage, because it is TIRING!!
BEST FOR: Timing buffs who are familiar with double jumps and weird patterns.
HARDEST PART: Lasting through the song.

EXPERT MODE-Now there's eighth notes with breaks in strange places.  The
beginning is once again simple.  The next part will look something like
Difficult Mode.  Somewhere in the middle, the arrows will become groups of 15. 
Yes, 15.  If I were to take each group in eight counts, the rhythm would look
something like this: * 2 * 3 * 4 * 5 * 6 * 7 * 8 * * 2 . . . etc. (where the *
are the up-beats).  The next section pretty much follows the Difficult Mode
format (except the arrows with the strange rhythm are now dispersed throughout
the arrows).  The next part reverts to the groups of 15 thing.  Can't quite
remember what happens in the next section, but after that's over, the eighth
notes come in groups of 4.  The ending is almost the same (with a few notes
added in).  Miss the breaks mentioned earlier and you may be on your way to
failing this song!  This seems to be the ultimate timing song (well, maybe one
other can beat it).  The rhythm gets weird in the double-jump section.  Wish
yourself luck, and you may just pass (I did.  Once.  I'm still not sure how I
walked out of the arcade).  Again, catastrophic.
BEST FOR: The elite group of timing buffs mentioned above (but they must be
able to last through the song!).
HARDEST PART: Stopping the eighth note strings.

_Dynamite Rave_-Nice on-the-beat stepping with double jumps all over the place.
 I'm beginning to sound very repetitive.  Goes kinda slow.  Follow the singer
again.
BEST FOR: Those familiar with double-jumps and fast songs.
HARDEST PART: Double jumps.

DIFFICULT MODE: Sort of like _Put Your Faith In Me_, Expert Mode.  The
beginning is just there to throw you.  The first eight counts of arrows are
double jumps.  What occurs after that is a group of three eighth notes followed
by a group of seven (I hope my counting is correct!).  From there, it breaks
down into the familiar groups of three with strange stuff in the middle.  Final
group of eighth notes end with a left-right double jump.  The eighth notes come
in groups of three.  Follow the singer during the chorus (sound familiar?). 
Familiarity with double jumps extrememly helpful.  Paramount.
BEST FOR: _Luv To Me_ haters (who can pass Difficult Mode).
HARDES PART: For now, the groups of eighth notes.

EXPERT MODE-Yep, notes that are made to make you think that they are eighth
notes and a Catastrophic rating.  Said weird notes occur sometime after the
third beat of every measure (so the rhythm looks something like 1, *, 2, *, 3,
^, *, 4, *, repeat, with * being up-beats and ^ being the lone sixteenth note,
I think).  Don't rush it (my biggest problem).  That is, after the first little
pattern, wait for the first beat of the next measure (if you listen closely
enough, you should hear it).  The beginning sets the pace for the rest of the
song (rhythm-wise).  During the verses, there are NO double-jumps.  If it looks
like a double-jump, it's a group of sixteenth notes.  The double jumps occur
about two beats into the chorus.  The double-jumps are also seen throughout the
chorus.  Good luck on the bridge-didn't quite catch everything there.  The
ending isn't as hard as it seems.  Some think it's the easiest Catastrophic
song.  I disagree, 'cause it was the last one I passed.
BEST FOR: Timing experts who are NOT freaked out by a mess of notes scrolling
up a bit too fast for my tastes.
HARDEST PART: Rhythm, followed closely by not panicking.

_I Believe in Miracles_-Mostly stepping to the beat.  I say mostly because
there is ONE part that requires intelligence to figure out (that trumpet thing.
 Follow that trumpet).  Get past that (which becomes repetitive in the end) and
you should be able to get past this song.
BEST FOR: Those who think _Boys_ on Difficult Mode is too easy (but just love
that rhythm part).
HARDEST PART: Trumpet rhythm.

DIFFICULT MODE-Every four measures, an eighth note pattern will pop up.  The
ending becomes a double jump thing (twelve of 'em, to be exact).  Trumpet
melody is once again present (and the same, thank whatever).  Other than that,
notes every beat or so.  Genuine.
BEST FOR: Those who loved _Keep on Movin'_, Difficult mode, but found it too
easy (not enough eighth notes), and who can bear this song.
HARDEST PART: Double jump ending and that blasting trumpet!

EXPERT MODE-Every four measures, some weird sixteenth note thing will come into
play.  Other than that and the continuning chorus, it is passable.  Exorbitant.
BEST FOR: People who love a rhythm and endurance challenge (that rhythm will
throw you!), and those who can't decide which Exorbitant song to play.
HARDEST PART: Rhythm, again.

_Love This Feeling_-For details on what happens in the middle, go check out the
DDR 2nd Mix stratey on this same song.  It's fun.  Follow the singer as she
sings, "Love this-feeling".
BEST FOR: Those who can't decide whether they like slow songs or fast songs.
HARDEST PART: Speed-up.

DIFFICULT MODE-The slow part, not the fast part, will kill you.  The six notes
in the slow section that look like three left-right double jumps are actually a
nice little group of sixteenth notes that started with the right side.  I was
barely hanging on when the song sped up.  Be light on your feet at the end. 
Them double jumps come FAST.  Not quite as tiring as Expert Mode.
BEST FOR: _Jam Jam Reggae_ and _Paranoia_ people who can't quite pass the
latter.
HARDEST PART: Rhythm, in the slow part.

EXPERT MODE-The beginning isn't quite what it seems.  Follow the bass guitar to
catch my drift.  Don't let the bunched-up arrows in the beginning scare you. 
Find the very first arrow and step from there (for the first group, it should
be an up arrow.  Use the infamous right foot to step on it).  Those arrows are
probably sixteenth notes.  If you somehow survive all the way to the fast part,
you just might make it through the rest of this song.  The largest group of
eighth notes in this song ends with a left-right double jump.  You'll know it's
the end when you step on arrows that resemble a _Stomp to my Beat_ Expert Mode
pattern.  Exorbitant.
BEST FOR: Those who want to show the world that schizophrenic tempos rule (oh,
yes, and they must be able to get past the beginning, which is actually
composed of three groups of two eighth notes)!
HARDEST PART: Beginning bunches of I-don't-know-what.

_Stomp to my Beat_-Great if there are bugs on the dance pads.  Nice, tame,
on-the-beat stepping that scares the heck out of people.  Some eighth notes. 
Double jumps all over the place.  Kinda slow.  Don't worry.
BEST FOR: An alternative to _Dynamite Rave_ (it goes a lot slower).
HARDEST PART: Eighth notes.

DIFFICULT MODE-Still not that bad for a Genuine piece.  More double-jumps. 
Though I have seen this piece countless times, I still can't think up of
anything outstanding.  Sheesh.

EXPERT MODE-YES, I CAN PASS THIS!!!!  The drum part may throw you.  There are
also two eighth-note strings that end in double-jumps.  Let your feet do the
middle, not your mind.  I suspect one part in the middle (right before the two
eighth notes that need to be stomped on with the same foot) isn't straight
eighth notes.  Probably some strange variant on the sixteenth note.  There are
two ridiculously long strings-the first is the easiest to figure out.  The
second is a left-right-up-down pattern repeated for two measures (four times). 
In my opinion, the ending is the hardest part (because of all the eighth note
strings that end in double jumps).  Paramount.
BEST FOR: Those who can take a timing joke, and can get past those two long
strings of eighth notes.
HARDEST PART: Constant strings of eighth notes.

_Paranoia (Clean Mix)_-You'll know this song by the fact that it won't feel
like it's over (it ends abruptly).  This is the song with the eighth notes in
the beginning.  But I remember this much-those clumps of three in the middle
are EIGHTH NOTES.  The one-beat rests are bound to throw all but the most
skilled of Paranoia addicts.  IMHO, harder than the next song.
BEST FOR: Those who passed the original _Paranoia_ with an A or higher (eighth
notes will throw you!)
HARDEST PART: Figuring out the ending.

DIFFICULT MODE: Paramount, same eighth note spin-thingy in the middle (it
appears in all modes of this song), can't remember anything overly special.

EXPERT MODE: ALMOST like the next song (except that it doesn't seem to go quite
as fast.  Might be an illusion).  The very beginning is an up-right-down,
up-left-down, up-down-right, right-down-left pattern (the rhythm is 1 * 2, 3 *
4, repeat, with the * standing for up-beats).  Sometime after that, an
on-the-beat arrow, followed by a group of five eighth notes (now the rhythm
looks like 1 2 * 3 * 4) will appear.  The rest shouldn't be too difficult (if
you're lost, just watch someone else play this).  The only difference is
timing, and the fact that you don't need to be wheeled off on a stretcher after
you're done (most groups are 3-7 eight notes).  Exorbitant.
BEST FOR: Dance addicts that can't get past the next song on Expert Mode.
HARDEST PART: Getting all the eighth notes.

_Paranoia Rebirth_-Double jumps like crazy at the end.  Like the original
_Paranoia_, keep stomping on those eighth notes until they all disappear.  Not
as hard as it seems.
BEST FOR: Those who can think on their feet (in terms of double jumps) (sorry
about the bad joke).
HARDEST PART: Double-jump ending.

DIFFICULT MODE-Combine this song on Standard mode with _AM-3P_ on Maniac Mode,
and you have some idea on what this song is like.  The string that always gives
me trouble is the down-left-down-right-down-left-down-right-. . .  Don't trip
up on the ending (which is just a mild taste of what Expert Mode is like), and
you should be able to pass.  Paramount.
BEST FOR: People who can't get enough eighth notes out of _Afronova_, Difficult
Mode.
HARDEST PART: The _AM-3P_ tribute in the middle.

EXPERT MODE-Tons of eighth notes, and someone passed this with a FULL METER!! 
If that wasn't enough, there are at least two people I know who can pass this
song with AAA!!!  Props to you, whoever you are!  Tiring as heck (I got tired
by just watching them arrows).  There are strings of 35 eighth notes (and
probably more) punctuated by a few breaks.  If you make it past the halfway
point (right before the easy part), congratulate yourself.  Be wary of up-beats
and simple groups of three that will throw you.  Get past one more tricky part
(requires some torso-twisting) and you should be able to make it through the
rest.  Catastrophic.
BEST FOR: Whoever can make it past _Afronova_ Expert Mode without being winded.
HARDEST PART: Keeping on your feet.

_Trip Machine (Luv Mix)-The grand daddy of all timing songs.  The rhythm is
weird (it doesn't follow anything in particular).  Most of those eighth notes
consist of only a down beat and an up beat.  Can be passed.
BEST FOR: Timing people who want to show off (one of the trickiest timing songs
around).
HARDEST PART: Timing.

DIFFICULT MODE-More eighth notes.  Trickier timing.  Nearly fell down.  Don't
let the little sixteenth note section throw you.  My challenge to all dancers:
Play this song on Expert.  Now play this.  Confusing?  Paramount.
BEST FOR: Timing show-offs who think _Luv to Me_ Difficult Mode is boring.
HARDEST PART: Rhythm.

EXPERT MODE-Exorbitant.  The beginning is deceptively easy.  As the song goes
on, it gets harder.  The ending looks like an _AM-3P_ reject.  At one point,
the arrows will follow the melody.  Meanwhile, the eighth note strings will end
in a double jump (always fun).  The eighth notes turn into a constant stream at
the end (67 total, I think).  I highly recommend that you DO NOT leave the left
foot on the left pad and use the right foot to stomp on everything else,
because the right leg will get extremely sore (I speak from experience). 
Instead, use the right foot for the up arrow and the left foot for the left
arrow for the first four arrows (up-left-up-left).  Then get the left foot to
the up arrow in a hurry, because the next string is up-right-up-right.  Figure
out the rest for yourself.  The whole string is one long pattern of notes used
twice (or maybe three times).  Don't get turned around.  Good luck trying to
follow the beat!!
BEST FOR: Those who can't stand _El Ritmo Tropical_, but have the ability to
beat it.
HARDEST PART: The ending, as it has lots of notes.

Do I feel like putting in a bit of 4th Mix strategy?  Of course.  Just a
reminder that a song strategy will appear in the first group I see it in.  For
example, _Era (Nostal Mix)_ is in the Konami Originals Side B, Euro & Rave &
Speed, and Player's Best.  Therefore, the strategy for _Era_ shall appear in
the Konami Originals Side B section.

_Captain Jack_-What is this song. . .oh, well.  I don't know where this goes.

MANIAC MODE: Feels like _Ninzaburo_ to me.  It's probably different for you.

_Only You_-Slow, slow, slow.  The biggest problem I see is rushing.  That, and
the rests are bound to be confusing.   I'm not sure where this one goes.

Konami Originals, Side A

_Orion.78 (AMeuro Mix)_-Nice on-the-ridiculously-slow-beat notes.  Not to bad. 
Just don't stomp on the same pad a lot, trying to figure out why you didn't hit
THAT note!  Count quitely to yourself, and this little problem should go away. 
Oh, and most steps are single steps.
BEST FOR: People not quite sure where to put their feet.
HARDEST PART: The fact that it's trying to be slower than _Jam Jam Reggae_.

TRICK MODE-The eighth notes make it a bit more interesting.  Still slow. 
Marvelous, ain't it?

MANIAC MODE-Aargh!  The beginning is a sixteenth note mess, and immediately
following that are two sets of double jumps (as eighth notes).  Then it's off
to the sixteenth-note-with-one-double-jump-hidden-somewhere deal.  After that,
there are several eighth notes on the left side for your streaking convenience,
followed by 16 eighth notes on the down arrow (again, for your streaking
convenience).  After that. . .I'm not going to think about that.  Once the
Unthinkable section is over, two foot rolls follow (a la _Luv To Me_, Expert). 
It ends with a left-right double jump.  Catastrophic.
BEST FOR: People who can take ALL the arrows scrolling up at approxamately the
same time.
HARDEST PART: The part right before the two foot rolls.

Konami Originals, Side B

_Drop Out_-This song has THE fastest arrow-scrolling speed I've ever seen.  It
makes _Afronova_ look like it's on permanent pause.  Although most of the notes
are a beat or two apart, the fast scrolling speed makes you feel like you're
dancing to some nasty Paranoia remix.  DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS SONG UNLESS YOU ARE
FULLY RESTED AND HEALTHY, OR YOU WILL REGRET IT!  Marvelous, but I think it
should be Paramount.
BEST FOR: Whoever has FAST reflexes and a lot of stamina.
HARDEST PART: Ridiculously fast scrolling speed.

TRICK MODE-The arrows are closer together (1-2 beats apart) with a few more
eighth notes stuck in.  More tiring.  Paramount.

MANIAC MODE-Ouch.  If the two sections of double jumps don't kill you, the
eighth notes at the end will.  During the second section of aforementioned
double jumps, keep one foot on the down arrow and use the other foot to hit
everything else.  Don't get too dizzy.  Once the eighth notes start (and more
than just a scattered group of five), keep at it, as it is a sign that the song
will end shortly.  Again, be fully rested, or you will regret it (and I don't
want see anyone on the floor, with a fit of dry heaves).
BEST FOR: All those with STAMINA!!
HARDEST PART: Eighth notes at the end.

_Era (Nostal Mix)_-Hard to believe, but this song is actually a timing song. 
The notes before the first slow part are no less than one beat apart.  There
are quite a few times where the notes are one and a half beats apart.  Some are
even two and a half. . .maybe not.  Then the arrows slow down a lot.  Don't
rush this part, and be ready for the arrows to return to their former speed in
about four measures (I need to verify this).  The second fast section is pretty
much like the first.  Don't forget the lone left arrow at the end.
BEST FOR: People tired of on-the-beat steps.
HARDEST PART: The speed-up.

TRICK MODE: Genuine, and not much to say.

MANIAC MODE: The beginning starts off a bit strange (a group of six, if I'm not
mistaken).  Then, eighth notes will come in groups of three for a bit.  A whole
lotta arrows, _Dead End_-style will attempt to mess you up (but it's not as
long as _Dead End_).  By the time that section is over, you'll have to deal
with the slowdown.  Imagine the eighth notes as regular on-the-beat arrows and
the sixteenth notes as eighth notes.  I'll see if I can get more.  Don't be
caught by the speed-up.  The strings get longer in this section.  The fourth
time you hit two up arrows, be prepared for the longest string in the game. 
Once you get past that, do anything you want for that down arrow at the end.
BEST FOR: Show-offs (I'm not kidding).
HARDEST PART: The two arrows after the speed-up.

_Gradiusic Cyber_-This song is kewl.  Marvelous.

TRICK MODE-Now Paramount.

MANIAC MODE-The first Catastrophic I beat the first time I tried (and I was
alone).  But it wasn't all that pretty.  If anything, this song is a timing
song.  The notes can be spaced three-quarters of a beat apart (it's really
awkward).  Eighth notes appear in pairs.  There are several spots where you'll
have to do footrolls.  Such rolls always contain five notes.  That's all I
remember, because I was too busy trying to pass!
BEST FOR: Timing buffs!
HARDEST PART: Streaking.

_Holic_-Limited info here.  The beginning looks nice and tame. . .for the first
four arrows.  Get the beat.  Get it fast.  After arrow #4, you'll have to step
on that left arrow twice as fast as you did for the first four arrows (I think
the left arrows are up-beats).  After arrow #8, get back to the down beat on
the down arrow (so the rhythm for the first 12 arrows is 1, 2, 3, 4, *, *, *,
*, 1, 2, 3, 4, with the * representing the up-beats).  The right arrows should
be on the up-beat.  From there, I'm not sure, because the person that was
playing failed.

MANIAC MODE: Ooh, fun!  The rhythm isn't the easiest to figure out in the
beginning.  The beginning consists of three to five eighth notes that end with
a DOUBLE JUMP!  At one point, it's two groups of two eighth notes.  Then things
get stranger.  The strings get longer.  It will begin to feel like a slow _Era
(Nostal Mix)_.  Then a few double jumps with odd timing will show up (they're
about one and a half beats apart).  The strings will start again.  The ending
will feel like _Dead End_.  This song ends abruptly (with a left-down-up-double
jump ending).  This is my favorite song!!
BEST FOR: Those who can handle the melody and a certain Catastrophic song
mentioned earlier.
HARDEST PART: Maintaining a streak!

_Super Star_-Sheesh, and I'm not too sure about the rating!

MANIAC MODE-This song goes fairly slow.  To compensate, eighth notes are thrown
in all over the place.  The beginning isn't all that hard. . .until the eighth
note string that starts and ends with a left-right double jump is seen.  Then
things start getting interesting.  The LONG section of eighth notes are
actually a pattern (two different patterns repeated three times).  Sometime
after that, a nice long string of sixteenth notes appear.  Don't be
intimidated; many people choose this time to streak.  You'll know when this
song ends when a second set of sixteenth notes appear.
BEST FOR: Those who are just "getting into the groove" of Exorbitant songs.
HARDEST PART: Footrolls, if you're paying attention, LONG eighth note string if
you're not.

Covers & Classics

_Saints Go Marching (Remix)_-Umm. . .

MANIAC MODE-Argh!  Make it to the slow part, and maybe you'll make it through
the song.  Maybe.  Too. . .many. . .arrows. . .

_Ninzaburo_ or _Furuhata's Theme_-Why two song titles?  'Cause they both
describe the same song.  This little blurb is just here to clear that up.

MANIAC MODE-First, you get lots of hard rhythms (and that's only the
beginning).  Get past the _Saints Go Marching (Remix)_ part, and you get lots
of eighth notes that always make you hit two or three on the same foot.  From
there. . .I was too tired to register much of anything!
BEST FOR: _AM-3P_ people who want a REAL challenge.
HARDEST PART: Lots, but for me, the eighth notes during the words.

Special Selection

_Boys (Euro Mix)_-Faster.  That's all I remember.

MANIAC MODE-If passing the original wasn't too bad, this might be a bit
difficult (again, due to speed).  More when I see it.

_Young Forever_-In order to play it, you gotta be able to stand it.  Can't pass
if you're in a ball on the ground!

MANIAC MODE-Now it involves sixteenth notes.  Follow the music for that.  Don't
remember much else.
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VII. SOME Secrets

Alternate Characters

Stand on either the left or right arrow when you hit START, and keep standing
on it until the Song Select screen pops up.

Trick Mode

At Song Select screen, down, down, down, left, left, right, right.  Ratings
will appear in red.  Works on the first stage only.

Maniac Mode

At Song Select screen, down, down, down, right, up, up, left.  Ratings will
appear in green.  For true maniacs only.  Works on the first stage only.

Mirror Mode

This mode scrambles arrows somewhat.  At Song Select screen, left, right, left,
right, left, right, left, right.  The word Mirror should appear in the lower
left or right corner of the screen (depending on whether or not you are 1P or
2P).

Left/Right Mode

More arrow scrambling.  At song select screen continually stomp on EITHER the
left or right arrow.  Please reread the previous sentence aloud to yourself 10
times.  Now that we are all on the same track, the word Left or Right will
appear over your score (keep in mind that the cheat is related to what
direction you were stomping on.  Thus Left means that you were stomping on the
left arrow, and vice versa).

Shuffle Mode

The ultimate arrow scrambler.  At song select screen, up, down, left, right,
down, up, right, left.  This may not work, in which case, go to Gamesages.com.

Note that you can have only ONE of the previous arrow-scrambling cheats on at a
time.

Hidden Mode

Arrows will disappear four beats before they need to be stepped on.  At Song
Select screen, up, down, up, down, etc. (keep alternating) until you hear a
sound.  The word Hidden should appear in the lower left or right corner of the
screen (depending on whether you are 1P or 2P).

Little Mode

If you're in this mode, there had better be a VERY GOOD reason why!  All arrows
are down beats.  Won't help that much on anything rated below Superior. 
Anyway, the code is left, down, right, down, left, down, right, up.  DON'T USE
THIS CODE TO PLAY _PARANOIA_ ON MANIAC MODE.  IT'S INSULTING!

Versus and Double Mode

Before you hit start, hold down the two yellow arrows that appear on either
side of the start button.  Versus Mode will repeat the 1P arrows for both
players (in a 2P game), and will show who won at the end of every song.  Double
Mode will let one player dance on ALL the arrows (this is very tiring).
If you put in enough money for one player, Versus, Double, and Couple (why
would anyone choose this?) will only last for one stage.  If you put in enough
money for two players, those modes will last for three stages.

Cheat cancel

Keep stepping on the Up arrow on the Song Select screen.  Note that Trick,
Maniac, Versus, and Double Modes will not disappear.

I-don't-wanna-play-in-Maniac-Mode Cheat

On the very first Song Select screen, keep stepping on the Down arrow to cancel
any Mode changes, and set the mode to Normal.

For more cheats, go to gamesages.com, click on Arcade, and look for Dance Dance
Revolution.

The Playstation cheat:

All songs

On stage select, keep pressing the Song Select right arrow until you hear the
infamous "You've successfully entered a cheat" sound.

DDR USA cheats:

If you want to turn off any of the cheats, you'll have to enter the same code
again (so if I want to turn off Shuffle Mode, I'd have to enter the whole thing
in again.  No fair!!).  However, when you enter a cheat determines how
permanent the cheat is.  If I decide to play _Boys_ on Mirror Mode, I have two
opportunities to enter the code.  The first is on the song select screen (the
one with all the CDs on it).  Entering a cheat on this screen will make it last
through all the songs.  ALL the songs.  If I enter the code on the Mode Select
screen (the one with the various ratings on it), that cheat will be effective
ONLY FOR THAT SONG.  That means that if I enter the Mirror Mode code on the
_Boys_ Mode Select screen, the cheat will only be effective for _Boys_, and not
_Dead End_ (my next song).  Confusing, isn't it?

Hidden/Sudden/Stealth/Off mode

Start with up-down-up-down-up-down-up-down. . .  The machine will yell out
whatever cheat you've entered.  First it will yell out, "Hidden", which means
that notes disappear before they need to be stepped on.  Then it will yell out,
"Sudden", which will make the notes appear right before you need to step on
them (no color, either).  Keep up with that up-down thing, and the machine will
yell out, "Stealth", or NO NOTES!!!  Do more of those up-down things and it
will turn off this Hidden/Sudden/Stealth thing.

Mode Select

This is now done right before you dance to the song.  Colors are the same,
except that blue feet mean one and only one thing-Beginner Mode, where you have
to work to fail ('cause it's in some strange Little Mode version).

Character Select

Seems to be random.  It's weird!!  All the characters from THE DDR are in there
(in some variation or another), and there are some new ones (like the dude in
the bulletproof vest and the girl in a bright yellow trenchcoat, probably an
escapee from my newspaper), and one that SOMEONE is bound to complain about
(the 1P character with purple wings and clothes).  If you really want to know
who's who, check out Crono's FAQ at gamefaqs.com.  It should be under the Dance
Dance Revolution section. . .somewhere.

Flat Mode

Strange arrow colors getting to you?  Left, Left, Left, Right, Right, Right,
Left, Right.  Should work (I hope) (Skywalker, my readers are depending on
you!!!!!).

There is also a mode that is supposed to shut the announcer up.  I'll see if I
can find it.  At the rate I'm going, I might end up begging people to spill.

ALL OTHER CODES SHOULD BE THE SAME.

DDR 4th Mix cheats:

Difficulty select: You do this before you choose the song.

Character select: You do this before you start choosing songs.

Hidden/Sudden/Stealth

Left, Up, Right.  Once for Hidden (arrows disappear a couple of beats before
you need to step on them), twice for Sudden (arrows appear a couple of beats
before you need to step on them), thrice for Stealth (arrows disappear, and
don't reappear).

Little/Flat

Left, Down, Right.  Once for Little (all steps are now on the beat), twice for
Flat (arrows are all the same color).

Shuffle

Left, Down, Up, Right, Up, Down.  May be wrong (switch the final Up/Down).
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VIII. My PERSONAL Hall of Fame

As the title states, I will be posting my personal best for some of the songs. 
PLEASE DON'T E-MAIL ME WITH YOUR BEST STREAKS!  There is a certain logic to
this.  Every song has a finite amount of arrows.  Thus, streaks can only go so
high (go check out the next section to see what I mean).  BTW, I am not trying
to be arrogant.  I am just trying to show those fairly unfamiliar with the game
that yes, it is possible to get these streaks.  You don't believe me?  So far,
I've won the Most Accident Prone award (band award) for three years straight. 
Besides, it's always good to know how good the author REALLY is (quit staring
at me like that).  You can compare your streaks to mine.  Or, you can just
laugh at me.

Highest grade: SS (_Brilliant 2 U_, Trick Mode), AAA (_End of the Century_,
_20, November_)

Streaks:

_Have You Never Been Mellow_: 32 (you can do better than this!)

_Boom Boom Dollar_: 103 (this is the only song where I will post someone else's
streak.  In this case, the proud owner of this streak is my mom, who can beat
me at this song any day of the week)  TRICK MODE: 42 (my own)  MANIAC MODE: 54

_Butterfly_: 80  TRICK MODE: 113 (Don't ask me what I did to get this streak. 
My next highest streak on Trick Mode is 45)  MANIAC MODE: 133 (a miracle to me)

_Put Your Faith in Me_: 63  TRICK MODE: 81  EXPERT MODE: 77

_Brilliant 2 U_: 129  TRICK MODE: 176 (SS! Finally!)  MANIAC MODE: 83

_Make It Better_: 35 (stop laughing)  TRICK MODE: 47  MANIAC MODE: 17

_AM-3P_: 88  TRICK MODE: 72  MANIAC MODE: 111

_Brilliant 2 U (Orchestral Groov)_: MANIAC MODE: 41

_Make It Better (So Real Mix)_: MANIAC MODE: 27 (and my guess is that there are
230 arrows in this song)

_Paranoia_: 112  TRICK MODE: 108  MANIAC MODE: 26 (pretty bad)

_Trip Machine_: 55  TRICK MODE: 44  MANIAC MODE: 87

_El Ritmo Tropical_: Streak?  What streak?

_Jam Jam Reggae_: 56  EXPERT MODE: 180 (yes, I managed a streak)

_Silent Hill_: EXPERT MODE: 43

_20, November_: 103  EXPERT MODE: 36

_Make A Jam (not a jelly)!_: EXPERT MODE: 120

_Dub I Dub_: EXPERT MODE: 56

_End of the Century_: 231  DIFFICULT MODE: 180  EXPERT MODE: 57

_La Senorita_: 83  EXPERT MODE: 38

_Luv To Me_: DIFFICULT MODE: 22  EXPERT MODE: 111

_Afronova_: DIFFICULT MODE: 144 (no kidding!)  EXPERT MODE: 92

_Dead End_: DIFFICULT MODE: 16  EXPERT MODE: 72

_Dynamite Rave_: EXPERT MODE: 41 (sigh. . .)

_Love that Feeling_: DIFFICULT MODE: 61  EXPERT MODE: 58 (cheer!)

_Stomp to my Beat_: EXPERT MODE: 37 (don't ask)

_Paranoia (Clean Mix)_: DIFFICULT MODE: 205  EXPERT MODE: 204 (at the tourney)

_Paranoia Rebirth_: DIFFICULT MODE: 135  EXPERT MODE: 67 (still failed)

_Trip Machine (Luv Mix)_: 41  DIFFICULT MODE: 56  EXPERT MODE: 112

_Drop Out_: MANIAC MODE: 145

_Holic_: MANIAC MODE: 123

_Ninzaburo_: MANIAC MODE: 32

I did not put my streaks for all the songs simply because I got a streak of
downright humiliating on those songs I didn't mention.

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IX. The Ultimate Streak

So you think you're GOOD?  Here are the highest possible streaks.  Please note
that I did not bum off of anyone's work to get these streaks.  I simply
observed others and noted the total number of arrows through some addition. 
Other streaks were obtained when certain show-off friends of mine
(*cough*cough*Mr.AM-3P Mattxima*hack*cough*) somehow got a Perfect!!! or
Great!! for every single step they took!  I think I need to find friends with
actual lives now.

_Have You Never Been Mellow_: 64  TRICK MODE: 118
_Boom Boom Dollar_: 103
_Butterfly_: 160  TRICK MODE: 160  MANIAC MODE: 219
_Put Your Faith In Me_: MANIAC MODE: 203
_Put Your Faith In Me (Jazz Groov)_: TRICK MODE: 145
_My Fire_: TRICK MODE: 144
_Brilliant 2 U_: 130 (?)  TRICK MODE: 176
_Make It Better_: TRICK MODE: 188
_Brilliant 2 U (Orchestral Groov)_: TRICK MODE: 187
_AM-3P_: TRICK MODE: 195  MANIAC MODE: 244 (who doesn't get this streak?)
_Trip Machine_: MANIAC MODE: 230 (someone addict got a SS)
_Paranoia_: TRICK MODE: 214 (?)  MANIAC MODE: 319 (I got these numbers through
some fast addition)

_El Ritmo Tropical_: 124
_Jam Jam Reggae_: 123  EXPERT MODE: 252
_Silent Hill_: EXPERT MODE: 265
_20, November_: 103  DIFFICULT MODE: 150
_Make A Jam!_: EXPERT MODE: 280 (?)
_So Many Men_: 115
_Dub I Dub_: 134  DIFFICULT MODE: 205
_End of the Century_: 231
_La Senorita_: 138 (?)  EXPERT MODE: 204
_Luv to Me_: 203
_Afronova_: EXPERT MODE: 370 (this I got when someone got an AAA!)
_Dead End_: EXPERT MODE: 410 (no wonder I'm tired!!)
_Dyanmite Rave_: 269
_I Believe In Miracles_: EXPERT MODE: 234
_Stomp to my Beat_: DIFFICULT MODE: 181
_Paranoia (Clean Mix)_: EXPERT MODE: 355
_Paranoia Rebirth_: EXPERT MODE: 433
_Trip Machine (Luv Mix)_: 209  EXPERT MODE: 293

I'll put the PSX 4th Mix ones in when I feel like it.
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X. Name that tune

Okay, okay, so you've just stepped into the arcade.  Someone is playing
something on Maniac Mode, and you don't know whether to laugh at the person or
bow down to him/her.  Here are a few interesting notes I made about the
individual songs.  Enjoy!

YOU KNOW IT'S (INSERT SONG TITLE HERE) WHEN. . .

_Have You Never Been Mellow_:
All colors are pastels.  Nothing but pastels.
It's possible to fall asleep anytime during the song.

_Boom Boom Dollar_:
There's a thing about raven's wings.
The singer holds his notes for a while.  A long while.  Like forever.

_Butterfly_:
The background's green.  'Nuff said.
The chorus will always begin with a certain three-arrow sequence.

_Put Your Faith In Me_:
NO DROOLING!!
Arrows appear either bunched up or far apart.  No exception.
Some word sequence appears at the end.

_Put Your Faith In Me (Jazz Groov)_:
NO DROOLING!!
Just about everything is in shades of BLUE!
Trumpets are heard.

_Make It Better (either mix)_:
Some people's faces show up in the middle of the song (recognize anyone?).
Every single double-jump combination is present.
The middle looks too slow to be true.
The ending is made up of arrows requiring either three feet (Maniac Mode only)
or your behind (as in, bounce it on the last arrows).
Orange.

_My Fire_:
Way too many hearts appear out of nowhere.
The colors remind you of _Boom Boom Dollar_.
The steps remind you of hopscotch.

_Brilliant 2 U (either mix)_:
My pet tiger is seen in the very beginning <G>.
The difficulty of the ending is directly proportional to the difficulty of the
"lyrics" (that "here we go" thing).
Electric blue seems to be the dominant color.
I dare you to add all of the numbers that flash by.

_AM-3P_:
The only colors are light and dark blue, white, black, and a little gold.
There are no lyrics (anywhere.  It's a pure instrumental).
It sounds like a freeway during rush hour.

_Trip Machine_:
It's pink or red.
Weird timing.  Really weird timing.  Enough to give the _Make It Better_ series
some serious competition.
A three-beat respite appears out of nowhere.
There's a countdown.
NO!  THOSE ARE EYES STARING AT YOU!!!

_Paranoia_:
The tempo can be defined as really, really, really, really fast.
It's as easy technically as _Put Your Faith In Me_.
The song is played on the last stage.

_El Ritmo Tropical_:
It sounds like Ricky Martin has turned into a girl.
Trumpets.  Trumpets.  Trumpets.
Shame on you if you forget what song it is.  The song's title is only posted
all over the place!
Lime green sunset.  Wow.
Nice blue sky. . .erm, water.
All your sunset are belong to annoying little dancers onscreen.

_Jam Jam Reggae_:
It looks like a nice little sunset.
Those arrows aren't speeding up. . .
I think they took this song in cut time!
There's a planet listening to something. . .pretty background!
Maracas players moving SLOW!
There's a pretty flag in the beginning!
GET THOSE FISH OUT OF HERE RIGHT NOW!

_Silent Hill_:
It looks like a Christmas song.
The bells.  Need I say more?
Ooh. . .pretty moonscape!!
Whatever you do, DON'T play this song when 1. your crush is watching, and 2.
your friends with the oversized mouths are nearby and know what this song is
(or you will be RAZZED!!!  My friends would, too).
Hey, look!  Teddy bears and the family jewel!  Well, maybe not. . .

_20, November_

"I made a sign to him with my eyes". . .
Lots and lots of brown.
Music near inaudible.

_Boys_:
Please don't ask what that guy in the beginning is doing.  I don't know.
It looks like a chat room.
Alien invasion!  Only kidding.

_Let Them Move_:
Why is it so dark?
There's that clothesline again!

_Make a Jam!_:
Those bells promise to drive you nuts.
Sunset.
With palm trees.
Lots of yellow.
Planet has earphones, with monochrome background.
Graffiti art (I think).

_So Many Men_:
It's another moonscape.
NESTS had a hand in this.
Or, for those who didn't understand the previous. . .
Plenty of robot-looking things in the beginning.
Lots of bass, for some reason.
"So many men; so little time". . .
There's a FLASH in the beginning.

_Dub I Dub_:
Your screen looks funny.  It's not your fault.
Your screen has been invaded by various objects.  It's still not your fault.
Sounds peppy, goes extremely slow.  We don't blame you one bit.

_End of the Century_:
Ooh, looks like someone hasn't been brushing.
Time slips by. . .
Scary silver faces.
"End of the Century, baby!"

_Keep on Movin'_:
Glub, glub, fishies!!
Someone got clotheslined.
Um. . .very domestic.
Does that woman remind you of anyone?  No?  Oops.

_La Senorita_:
Stuff is moving.  Perpetually.
Hmm. . .our planet in shades, with spotty yellow background?
FLASH! AGAIN!!!
Aren't the maracas players cute?  No?  *sniff*

_Luv To Me_:
Some girl has a problem with her hand.
Maybe those pool balls are responsible.
Sounds sparkly.  I can't describe it anyway else.
Watch out for the hearts that look like a shiny piece of steak!
Yum. . .candy and ice cream. . .sugar. . .
Emi did a handstand!

_Afronova_:
There's a scary guy that wants to eat me in the beginning.
He never goes away.
Jawa, a whatta whatta jawa hut hey?
Blue geometric patterns.
"Dissolve"
Metal Gears.  No wait, just gears.

_Dead End_:
Now it's black and blue.
Somewhere in that song, a police siren will go off (I'm not kidding!).
The ending is a bit further back than where most think it is.
Time splitters!

_Dynamite Rave_:
It's red and black (mostly).
Pipes.  Pipes.  No pippettes.
Combine _Boom Boom Dollar_ and the intro screen for this song and you get under
the raven's pipes.

_I Believe in Miracles_:
The theme colors are greenish-gold and black.
The title repeats itself a few zillion times.
Speaking of the song, it becomes nothing but gibberish towards the end.

_Love That Feeling_:
Those dancers look like they're moving awful slow!
Oh, wait, they just sped up.
Did someone say skulls and roses?
Lots of red!

_Stomp to my Beat_:
Title repeats itself over and over. . .
Song is most easily mixed up with Attack the Music 49 Music Mix (don't ask).
Rainbow Moon Heart. . .um, just rainbow colors.
The black-white-blue title screen will pop up again (without the blue).
Please don't think about the title screen in a nasty way!
It's the Pink Bridge to Nowhere in Particular.

_Paranoia Rebirth_:
Starting of a brand new day!!
Acutally sounds sort of like THE Paranoia!!
It makes sure you know when it ends.
The beat is harder than Clean Mix, and the sirens are annoying!

_Paranoia (Clean Mix)_:
Look at all the green in the screen.
The song ended?  Could have fooled me!
The scenes keep flickering!  Annoying!!
The background beat is driving, but not as harsh as Rebirth.

_Trip Machine (Luv Mix)_:
"Mammy, would you sing, 'Trip Machine?'"
HUGE breaks all over the place!
It looks like you failed. . .oh, that's just the lights.
I'm trying to figure out what that thing in the background is. . .Earth to
satellite, do you read me?

4th Mix has a lot of songs.  The title screen is seen in the beginning (duh),
possibly in the middle, and always at the end.  To keep me sane, I'll just put
a description of the title screen (if I see a song that I've never listed
before).

Konami Originals, Side A

_Orion.78_:
Trip Machine. . .no wait, wrong colors!

Konami Originals, Side B

_B4U_:
Now it's. . .monster trucks?!

_Drop Out_:
DON'T FALL!

_Era (Nostal Mix)_:
I sell sea shells by the. . .um, no, I just look at sea shells.

_Gradiusic Cyber_:
Airplane!  Cockpit!!

_Holic_:
Is it a man?  Is it a woman?  Or should we even be asking?

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XI. NOT recommended

Wanna see just how upset some people can get?  I DO NOT recommend doing any of
the following.  I am not responsible if any of the following make you extremely
unpopular, get you kicked out of your local arcade, or hunted by the Mafia. 
Again, DO NOT DO!!

-Crowd annoyers:

Sing along to _So Many Men_. . .
. . .if you're a guy. . .
. . .and there's a bunch of other guys in the crowd.

Play _Kick The Can_ in a can-can skirt. . .
. . .and don't shave your legs.

Dress like Charmy. . .
. . .if you're a guy. . .
. . .and forget the stockings.

Dress like Astro (4th Mix). . .
. . .if you're a girl. . .
. . .and don't forget the homemade gun holster.

Drag along your boy/girlfriend and do the two previous suggestions.

Play 3 E-rotic songs. . .
. . .and groan in time.

Burp in time to _Eat You Up_.

-May get you kicked out of your local arcade:

Comment on how much you hate Okinawan folk music during _Orion.78_ (either
mix).

Sing along to _Orion.78_ (either mix). . .
. . .if you're a guy. . .
. . .with a really deep voice.

Sing along to _1.2.3.4.007_. . .
. . .and change the part about, "All the rest can go away."

Drink in time to _Holic_.

Play _Bumble Bee_. . .
. . .and bring along a few bees.

Attempt to burn the floor in _Burnin' The Floor_.

Take _Dynamite Rave_ literally.

-Get life insurance:

Sing along to _Only You_. . .
. . .especially if you can mimic it well.

Sing along to _Let Them Move_.

Fool someone and have them throw their hands up during _Only You_ (well, most
people are good sports about this one, but a few will be quite upset).

When you're shadowed on the dance floor during _Stomp To My Beat_. . .
. . .stomp on their feet whenever they hit a left arrow (if you're on 1P) or
right arrow (2P).

Spin, and "accidentally" knock someone off the dance floor (Versus or
shadower).

Play _Dancing All Alone_ on Versus. . .
. . .and knock off whoever's dancing next to you.

Drop-kick the nearest person while playing _Drop Out_.

Comment on how Rage looks sorta like Emi. . .
. . .when some Rage/Emi fanatic plays Pops, Side A.

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XII. Credits

This FAQ was supposed to be very boring.  Because of everyone here, it's not
quite so boring.


Gamefaqs.com, Gameadvice.com and Neoseeker.com
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For actually posting my FAQ, and for being cool sites overall (did you take the
poll of the day at Gamefaqs.com?)


Konami
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The makers of the game.  They got me addicted.


All the video arcades who carry this game
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This one is obvious...


My Music Teachers
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It takes someone who is familiar with music to figure out what the heck Konami
threw in their game.  Go figure.


All my friends (if you know my other name, this is for you)...I think
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You were the nuts who supplied most of my song info, without realizing it.  I
have quite a few dresses in my closet, and I'm not afraid to use them!


K', and whoever you borrowed that dance mat from
------------------------------------------------

Needless to say, you provided me with pretty much all the information for
_Dance Dance Revolution: 2nd Mix_.  Can you dye your hair silver?


Gamesages.com
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THE site for codes!


Nickel (deloura@halcyon.com)
----------------------------

For LOTS of game info (especially on Third Mix).  Really, I thought Exorbitant
was the highest rating.


Editor-in-Chief at KHS
----------------------

Thanks for selling me the _Dance Dance Revolution: 3rd Mix Nonstop Megamix_ CD.
 Now I can really annoy people with _Mr. Wonderful_.


Skywalker, Leviathan, and Mattxima
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For all those 3rd Mix titles, groups, and lyrics and for dancing and putting up
with me.  I can still beat ALL of you at Hip Hop Mania 2!


Jon I. (Jonath8436@aol.com)
---------------------------

For putting up with me and my lame jokes, getting those ultimate streaks, and
somehow getting a SS on AM-3P and a bunch of other songs on Trick Mode (my
grade average for AM-3P is a C, give or take a grade).


My Mom
------

She pointed out the relationship between The Olivia Project and their songs. 
She also got a SS on _Boomb Boom Dollar_.  This proves that anyone can dance,
regardless of gender or age (you can TRY to figure out how old she is. . .but
don't ask me about it, because she will kill me if she finds out about this!)


Deathlok the Demolisher (deathlok@thefiresauce.com)
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For correcting me.  Okay, okay, stop grinning like that!


DJ Lee and DJ Taka (this is an inside joke)
-------------------------------------------

For dancing to the darndest songs.  Now get DJ Kazu addicted.


Team Kiken (greenbeans.virtualave.net/DDR)
------------------------------------------

For showing the world what DDR is SUPPOSED to look like, and for also hosting a
tournament which I can actually go to!  Knowing these guys, they'll probably be
putting my mug on the Web.  Therefore, I can only tell you that I placed (money
is coming. . .).  Check out their site for the winner of the Men's tech
competition (his score will blow you away).


Really, really cool site?
-------------------------

Keep scrolling down.


Growlie (growlie@growlithe.zzn.net)
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For the 4th Mix song list (PSX).  He's also the only guy I know of who
transitioned from _Bumble Bee_ (three feet) to _Jam Jam Reggae_ (eight feet) in
two weeks.  Please don't e-mail him chain letters, as he will not be happy.


Alex (Alex154572@aol.com)
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For 3rd and 4th Mix gameplay info.  It's a tad different in my arcade. . .who
knows?


You
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For taking the time to read this thing.


So you REALLY want to know who I am?  I'm the girl that dances solo or with a
(ahem!) friend on Maniac Mode, and always to _Holic_ (when I can help it) or
_Drop Out_ (if I have to play Player's Best).  Or, I'm the nut who sings along
to several of the songs while I dance!

Do you have any questions, comments, or CLEAN jokes?  E-mail me
cherriebomber@yahoo.com




















Yep, it's a tradition.  I add stuff to the bottom of my FAQ.

*STOMP ON PAGE BREAK BEAT, STOMP TO PAGE BREAK BEAT!!  Curious to know what
that means?  E-mail me, and I'll spill.  Yep, I finally wrote something that's
not an FAQ!*__Hip Hop Mania 2 (or Beatmania 4th and 5th mixes, plus a bunch of
other songs) FAQ v1.7__

This FAQ is copyright me, Tracy Smith, 2000.  All songs copyright either their
artists or Konami (because I suspect that someone who works for Konami made
some of those songs).  Feel free to copy this FAQ and read it on your own time.
 If you feel an urge to post this FAQ on your site, please let me know, so that
I can let others know about it.  This FAQ was not meant for anyone to profit
off of it.  This FAQ does not belong in a magazine or any other paper media. 
Thank you for reading through all this garbage, because this is a sample of my
writing when I'm in a bad mood.

This FAQ can be found at:
My home computer (no, I'm not going to tell you where)
Gamefaqs.com
Gameadvice.com
Gamesdomain.co.uk

If you find this FAQ on any other site, that site probably asked me for it, and
I haven't updated.  But, if they did rip my FAQ, laugh away, because they
ripped an FAQ from someone who nearly flunked English.

E-mail address: It's at the bottom.  But don't just scroll down.  Read this FAQ
first, please.

I. Introduction
II. Version info
III. Beginner's guide
IV. So you don't want to read through this FAQ. . .
V. Fast tips on how to please/annoy a crowd
VI. A really quickie song list
VII. Explanation of what is about to come
VIII. Songs, complete with MY opinion (a.k.a. Strategy, sort of)
IX. Just for fun (everything that just doesn't fit anywhere else). . .
X. Credits

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I. Introduction

My obsession with music games started with Dance Dance Revolution.  I became so
obsessed that I actually wrote an FAQ on it (find this on your own).  One day,
I tried out Hip Hop Mania (look, I could give a rat's tail as to how it's
supposed to be spelled.  I just spell it like this because no spaces looks
really, really, really squished together).  My first attempt got me all the way
to the last stage (I'll explain later).  Sometime in May 2000, the video arcade
near my school (if you know me personally, you'll know which arcade I'm talking
about) took forever to install Hip Hop Mania 2.  I tried it, and vowed to be
the best female who's ever touched that game.  Have I been successful?  Of
course not (still can't pass Denim).

Feel free to vent your disagreement IN YOUR HEAD!!!  E-mail me if I've made a
truly grievious error (like getting song titles and artists mixed up), if I
mark somthing with (?), or if you think that I'm such a moron/genius that this
FAQ should be banned/sent to the Library of Congress (for the former, make your
own FAQ.  For the latter, thank you).

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II. Version info

1.0-Very messy.  Hey, I'm just getting started! (9/28/00)

1.01-Added a bit more info on some songs, and something I had forgotten
earlier: the Low Score Awards.  No, I'm not accepting e-mails for low score. 
321 Stars on Another Mode can be passed? (9/29/00)

1.05-Deathlok the Demolisher decided to once again e-mail me and correct me on
some lyrical problems (Luv to Me).  Oh, well, so my ears aren't quite working.
. .Did some more tweaking in the songs section. (9/30/00)

1.1-A slightly abnormal update (as I'll most likely release my updates on
Mondays, HST).  A few changes to the miscellaneous section, and not-so-few
changes in the songs section. (10/6/00)

1.2-Updated on Monday, put in some additional info on Wednesday, and wondering
what the heck is going on with my life.  Not quite the overhaul I wanted, but
it's close. . .Changed a few things in the miscellaneous section. (10/18/00)

1.21-OH, NO!!!  For all of you who read the previous update on
Gamesdomain.co.uk, IT'S LEGAL!!!  I forgot to include them in my credits
section.  SORRY!!!  (10/22/00)

1.3-I feel miserable.  I think I can safely say that I am the first flu
sufferer of the season (and it isn't even November.  Sheesh).  Used this time
to update more songs and miscellaneous (gee, I'm beginning to sound
repetitive).  I hope I'm better by Halloween (because someone is going to pay
dearly for asking me to dress up as a certain video game character). 
(10/30/00)

1.4-Long time no update.  Sorry.  Song tweaking, ratings tweaking.  'Nuff said.
 (12/8/00)

1.5-Got better, but not that much.  Still muddling along.  Song section
updated, and what's popular has been changed around quite a bit. . .  (1/21/01)

1.6-My arcade has been taken over by newbies.  As a result, the popular songs
aren't as hard.  Sentences added all over the place in the song section.  New
story!  (3/5/01)

1.7-I DID IT I DID IT I DID IT I DID IT!!!!  Just in case you were wondering,
I've been trying to pass Denim for a long, long time.  A few days ago, I
passed!!!  Thanks to Leviathan for believing in me (and for a bit of rhythmic
help).  Also added more stuff to the strategy section (all over the dang
place).  (6/24/01)
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III. Beginner's guide

This game can get quite confusing.  For those of you who are confused. . .

_Basic game mechanics_: On the screen, there will be a red line with scrolling
bars in various places.  While a song is playing (or the demo is running),
watch the screen for scrolling bars that come from the top of the screen and
slowly go down.  The white bars correspond to the three white keys.  The blue
bars correspond to the two black keys.


  2   4     2=leftmost black key.  4=rightmost black key.

1   3   5   1=leftmost white key.  3=middle white key.  5=rightmost white key.


The red bar corresponds to the scratch (figure this one out on your own). 
Whenever you press a key or use the scratch, the black space/line that
corresponds to the key you pressed will light up blue.  Release the key to get
rid of the blue.  If you're REALLY not sure what each key does, wait until
someone beats the game, make sure no one inserts their coins, and hold down
each key individually.  Then, persuade/bribe someone to play something
relatively easy, like Popcorn, and look at the note placement in relation to
the keys.  If you're still confused, play along with someone who 1. knows what
they're doing and 2. is willing ot play something like I Live Just 4 U on
Couple.  Or, find a Hip Hop Mania machine (you'll know the difference between
the two machines because one will run Deep Clear Eyes as a demo, have a green
and red meter, and comes with a Practice Mode.  Really, it's much more
beginner-friendly).  If you go looking for the other machine, good luck!

_How to Play_: Press the keys and use the scratch in time to the music and the
bars, and your score and/or meter will go up.  The flashing "Great" judgement
are worth exactly the same as the "Great" judgement (but I think you get more
of your meter back if you get the former), which is worth much more than a
"Good" judgment.  "Bad" judgements are simply damage control, and "Poor"
judgments mean that more of your meter is taken away.  It is possible to get a
string of "Great" judgements, which will help improve your score (and help
replenish your meter).

If you somehow get all "Great" judgements (extremely hard to do), you'll
receive 100,000 points for the stage, plus an extra 3110 for being so cool
(Tracy tips her hat to BemaniOtaku).  As for me, I've come close a few times
(one "Good" judgement), on Paranoia Max, Release Your Mind, and 321 Stars (all
on Basic Mode, of course), but was always short.  Actual point values for songs
vary greatly (from 1024 points for a "Great" judgement for I Live Just 4 U to
220 points for a "Great" judgement and 44 points for a "Good" judgement on Luv
To Me Disco Mix).  "Good" judgements are worth 1/5 of the "Great" judgements
(both of them).

_The meter_: This meter that keeps coming up is an indicator at the bottom of
the screen (yes, that orange thing) that shows you whether or not you see the
end of the song.  If the screen slowly fades out in the middle of the song,
that means that you failed the stage.  Try again.  You are allowed to advance
if you complete a song.  There are three modes of play.  Basic is HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED for beginners, Hard is for those who want more of a challenge, and
Expert is for those who think they're REALLY good (one of the courses starts
off with a 7 song, and doesn't get any easier).

_Rhythmic explanations_: I'll also be using a few musical terms.  A measure is
marked off by the horizontal lines that go all the way across each player's
display.  Each song has four beats in a measure.  Each beat has two parts: the
down beat (where the beat itself occurs.  If this is confusing, tap your foot
in time to any song.  The down beat occurs when your foot hits the ground).  Up
beats (or other weird spellings I may have of this word) refer to the time
between beats (when your foot is at its highest).  Notes that come every down
beat and up beat are called eighth notes.

There are also notes between the down beat and the up beat (sixteenth notes). 
These notes are taken into account in the Note Bunching judgements later in
this FAQ.  Funky rhythms occur when the notes don't follow anything I outlined
(two examples are Ska a Go Go and R3, which have the same funky rhythm, which I
will not bother to explain, because it will take too long.  If you really want
to find out how to play this rhythm, please check my Dance Dance Revolution FAQ
and look at the glossary there).

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IV. So you don't want to read through this FAQ. . .

Okay, okay, I promise I will not chase you down and make you read through the
rest of this FAQ.  Just take a few tidbits of advice from one who took forever
to master Genom Screams on Basic Mode.

1. WATCH OTHERS!!!  I cannot stress how important this one is.  Some songs are
misrated, and watching others may save you quite a bit of humiliation.  All the
songs should be easier to play after you've heard them a few times (or in the
case of Crymson, a few zillion times).

2. Count quietly to yourself.  Count the beats off to yourself (every stage
should be in 4/4 time, meaning that you should count off 4 beats per measure). 
If people look at you funny, then explain to them that you're trying to get
better, and if they have a problem with that, they can start paying for your
games.

3. Hi-Speed will make some songs easier, and some songs just plain hard. 
Generally, the slower the song, the easier it will be on Hi-Speed 1 (and no
more, unless the tempo is a two-digit number).

4. Relax.  Just breathe in and out.  Everything will be all right.  Don't
panic, because panic accounts for 75% of all my missed notes.  Think that
relaxation techniques don't belong in stupid video games?  Shut up and breathe.

5. There is a reason why notes are spaced the way they are.  The rhythms will
get funky.  Trust yourself.

6. If you think you MIGHT have a chance of passing a song, don't be afraid to
ask for someone to help you with the scratch.  How do you think I pass Logical
Dash Another?

7. Oh, yes, and if your cabinets are anything like the cabinets I use, insert
your tokens slowly.  One machine was broken because someone decided to insert
all of his coins within 2 seconds.

8. Remember that you have two hands and ten fingers at your disposal.  Don't be
afraid to let your pinkie hit a key every now and then (very helpful in Attack
the Music).  For that matter, don't let your right hand just sit on the scratch
(unless you are playing some insane song that requires lots of scratch).  I use
my left hand for the two leftmost white keys and the left black key, and my
right hand for the right white key and the right black key.  Use whatever works
for you.  It is possible to scratch and hit certain keys with the same hand
(but my limit is the middle white key, because my hands are really small).

9. Add this one to Tracy's this-is-going-to-look-awful-weird list.  Don't be
afraid to get your body into it (I bounce along to Luv To Me).  Yes, it does
help.  So people think you're weird.  By now you should have figured out that I
really don't care what others think of me, because life's just too short for
such nonsense.

10. If for some odd reason your fingertips and/or wrists become black and blue
and start hurting (like if you played Crymson 4 times in a row), STOP PLAYING!!
 Fingertips are very important in daily life (typing, bathing, brushing teeth,
pushing buttons on remote control, etc.), and having bruised fingertips will
make many tasks very painful. The machine isn't going anywhere (at least I
don't think it's going anywhere).  And if you stub your fingers against the
sides of the keys/scratch, finish the song, check for damage, and stop if you
managed to bruise/cut/burn yourself (I've done all of these before).

11. Drag a friend along.  Most songs will be easier on Couple Mode (like
Moment) and a few will retain their difficulty levels (Drunk Monky).  Besides,
some parts of the song are only accessible on Couple Mode (like the up beats on
Turning the Motor Over and the background music on Prince On A Star).

12. Ask before you touch someone else's keys.  Because someone decided to ram
on my keys (1P) right after I inserted my coins, I ended up playing 1P-center
(and subsequently lost on the first song).

13. If you know someone who is in a band (marching band, concert band, jazz
band, rock band, etc.) and needs help with rhythm, get that troubled person
addicted to this game.  It helped me with syncopated rhythm (syncopated rhythm:
the very, very beginning of TetraQ and Ska a Go Go).

14. I was hoping I could keep this out of my FAQ, but it looks like I can't. 
FOR GOODNESS GRACIOUS, STAND IN LINE, DON'T CUT, AND BE NICE TO EACH OTHER!!!!

15. Remember, there is more than just Hip Hop Mania 2.  Please don't skip
school/work/or anything like that.  For those of you in school, don't forget to
do your homework (me included).  Thank you!
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V. Fast tips on how to please/annoy a crowd

Maybe you show off just so that you can be noticed.  Maybe you don't want
people to see you play.  In any case, here are some tips on how to please/annoy
a crowd based on my observations and my personal feelings.

Crowd pleasers:

1. So long as the audience is not requesting you to do something ridiculously
hard, go ahead and play what they shout out.

2. Choose a variety of songs.  Four versions of techno music can get boring.

3. Don't just stand there with a bored expression on your face.  Get into the
music (but not too much, or some may think you're nuts).

4. Play songs in the moderate to difficult range and/or songs that most people
wouldn't think of touching with a ten-foot pole (like Take Control).

5. Look back and SMILE!!!

Crowd annoyances (especially if I'm in that crowd)

1. Slap all five keys before the song begins/in the middle of the song/after
the song ends.  I have a really big problem with people who ram on the keys in
the middle of the song because they're bored.  Please don't do this.  I start
to lose respect for those who do this (which means you can be better than me,
but I don't have to have any respect for your playing style).  Trust me when I
tell you this is the best possile way to make yourself look like a fool,
especially when you miss the next note.  There is ONE exception I make to this
rule, and it will be explained a few sections later.

2. Play the same song four times in a row (I'll explain how to do this later).

3. Look like a zombie while playing a very fast piece.

4. Swear at the crowd (and don't be disappointed if you get kicked out of the
arcade, and later beaten up by the crowd).

5. Sing along to your favorite song (if I wanted to, I'd sing along to Moment
or Luv to Me as I was playing).

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VI. A really quickie song list

This is just an alphabetical list of all the songs.  If you want more details,
read on, and on, and on, and. . .

Random
20, November
22Dunk
321 Stars
Attack the Music
Boa Boa Lady
Chain
Come and Get It
Crymson
Cycle
Deep Clear Eyes
Deep In You
Denim
Destruction
Do You Love Me?
Drunk Monky
Freakout
Genom Screams
Hell Scaper (this is the correct spelling)
Higher
Hunting for You
I Live Just 4 U
Jazz a Pump Up
Kakattekontai (congratulate yourself if you can say this title correctly)
Keep on Movin'
La Bossanova de Febienne
Linn 1999
Logical Dash
Love So Groovy
Luv to Me
Manmachine plays Jazz
Moment
Nofia
Paranoia Max
Peace-out
Popcorn
Prince on a Star
R3
Release Your Mind
Rugged Ash
Ska a Go Go
Soda
Spaced Out
Sparker
Super Highway
System
Take a Ride
Take Control
TetraQ
The Fall
Thrash Traxx
Tokai
Turning the Motor Over
Watchingout
Weighted Action
Zanzibar

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VII. Explanation on what is about to come

What I'm about to write should be more complicated than anything that a
slightly irritated girl should be able to put out.  This will explain the
system which I am going to use.  All ratings take into account what skill level
a player will be when the song is attempted (becasue those who can pass Super
Highway in their sleep will find 20, November on Basic Mode really easy, and
those who can barely pass The Fall on Basic Mode will view Logical Dash as a
nightmare).

You are probably going to have to refer back to this section often (unless your
memory/copy command is good).  The periods are simply there to separate
everything.

Rating (Basic/Hard/Another, if available).  Title of song, Artist, Remix title,
Artist (if available), stages available.

Tempo: Slow (88-135), Medium (136-159), or Fast (160-240).  Trust me.

How a song compares to others of the same difficulty in:

Scrolling Speed (_Speed_): 1-10, 1 meaning that the scrolling speed isn't too
fast or too slow (for some songs, the slow speed is what kills everyone), 10
meaning that speed is the main reason why this song got this rating.

_Technicality_ (how exact you need to hit a key to get either "Great"
judgements): 1-10, 1 meaning that the note could be a mile away from the red
line and you'd get the flashing "Great" message, 10 meaning that it's nearly
impossible to get anything better than a "Good" judgement.

_Rhythm_: 1-10, 1 meaning that I fell asleep because the rhythm was so
simplistic, 10 meaning that the rhythm is the funkiest thing I've ever seen.

_Note Bunching_ (how far apart the notes are): 1-10, 1 meaning that there is
lots of black space between each note, 10 meaning that your reaction time had
better be quick, because there's a lot of those things coming down at once.

_Overall_: 1-10, 1 meaning that this song should have had a lower difficulty
rating, 10 being that this song should have had a much higher difficulty
rating.

Comments by me.

THERE WILL BE THREE SETS OF NUMBERS IN THE ABOVE FIVE CATEGORIES, AT MOST.  I
AM TRYING TO JUDGE THE BASIC, HARD AND ANOTHER MODES.  THIS IS NOT A MISTAKE!

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VIII. Songs, complete with MY opinion (a.k.a. Strategy, sort of)

This section will be long.  Very long.  I suggest you copy this section and
read it on your own time.  Some sections will be longer simply because some
songs are played way more than others.

In alphabetical order. . .

?/?/?  Random Select
If you choose this "song", the machine will choose a song at random (one person
got I Live Just 4 U; the next person (who put it on Random Another) got Genom
Screams Spiritual Mix).

2/5/6   20, November by n.a.r.d.  2nd stage.
SLOW (sort of)
_Speed_: 6.5, 4, 4.5
_Technicality_: 7, 6, 6
_Rhythm_: 9, 6, 8
_Note Bunching_: 9, 6.5, 8.5
_Overall_: 9, 5.5, 7

Comments: What was Konami thinking?  It took me a long time to master this
song.  On the original Hip Hop Mania, it was a 5.  For those of you who are
true beginners, DON'T TOUCH THIS SONG!!!  That blasted piano part got me.  I
don't know what it will do to you.  Oh yes, and Basic and Hard modes have the
same notes!  As for most of the song (before the drumroll). . .THOSE ARE SIMPLE
UP BEATS AND DOWN BEATS!!!!  Another Mode (a.k.a. Drumroll Mix) WOULD have been
quite similar to Hard Mode, except for a variation of the simple up beat/down
beat pattern (it's similar to what happens in Ska A Go Go Perfect Mix, the
beginning).  Couple Mode looks like a remix, no matter what you play.  Another
Mode doesn't end where Basic and Hard Modes do. . .as for the special Nagureo
mix. . .well, it's a really big surprise, and I don't want to give it away. . .

5/5/7  22Dunk by Slake.  Last stage.
SLOW (barely)
_Speed_: 5, 5, 7
_Technicality_: 7, 8, 8.5
_Rhythm_: 7, 7, 7.5
_Note Bunching_: 7.5, 6.5, 8.5
_Overall_: 6.5, 6.5, 7.5

Comments: Well, it's a Slake song, and Slake songs, as you'll find out, are the
most technical things around.  Not to mention that Slake has this thing with
note-bunching and eighth notes. . .Please note that the Basic and Hard modes
are the same (I think).  If you can somehow get past the beginning on Another
Mode you just might have a chance of passing this song (which ain't easy!).  On
second thought, maybe not.  Play Destruction on Hard Mode first, and then maybe
you'll pass this song.

5/6/7   321 Stars by DJ Simon.  2nd and 3rd stages.
FAST
_Speed_: 8, 8, 8.5
_Technicality_: 4, 5, 4
_Rhythm_: 4, 7.5, 8.5
_Note Bunching_: 5.5, 8, 9
_Overall_: 6, 8, 8.5 (I know this isn't an average.  It shouldn't be)

Comments: Speed kills, and this song illustrates this nicely.  Yes, I've played
this song.  No, I can't pass it on Hard.  For that matter, I have yet to meet
anyone who can pass it on Another (single player).  I was playing Couple Mode
with someone at the arcade near my school, and I suggested we play the last
stage as Random Another.  We got this song.  I'm still trying to figure out how
I got past this song, or who the guy on 2P was.  This song is also great if you
need to wake yourself up.  Another requires major button-ramming.

For those of you who play this song on Hard mode, I noticed that someone did
that nice blue section (the one with the tricky timing and the scratching on
the up beat) by using one hand for one note and the other hand for the other
note and the scratch.  Note that there are three versions of this song.

4/6/7   Attack the Music by DJ FX.  49 Music Mix by Deprogram Man.  3rd stage.
MEDIUM
_Speed_: 4, 4, 6
_Technicality_: 4, 6, 7.5
_Rhythm_: 4, 6.5, 9
_Note Bunching_: 4, 6, 8.5
_Overall_: 4, 5.5, 7.5

Comments: The Basic Mode is boring.  Many think that the Hard Mode is boring. 
I just happen to like this song, but be warned, there are some strange things
in this song (best viewed at any Hi-Speed setting).  To get past the ending,
leave your left pinkie on the leftmost white key, your left pointer on the
rightmost white key, and your right hand on the scratch (this is in American
terms.  You may call your fingers different names).

This song (Hard Mode version) is pretty forgiving; I can get 9 "Bad"
judgements, 24 "Poor" judgements, a 70+ streak in the middle, and pass with at
least half my meter.  I think the reason why the remix is called 49 Music Mix
is because the "Music" scratch appears 49 times.  Speaking of the 49 Music Mix,
one person's advice is to play it by ear.  It didn't work very well for me. 
The leftmost white key keeps the beat, and the rightmost whtie key is sort of
like the ending of Cycle.  When that right white key is paired with another
key, that means that those notes will be on the up-beat.  Whatever you do,
don't screw around too much, or you'll regret it.  Try to look for breaks in
the continuing chain of pain-and ignore the scratches when they come once a
beat (if you have enough meter to afford to do so).  Play the scratches when
they are accompanied by ONE note.  I'm able to pass the 49 Music Mix--barely. 
Basic Mode is MUCH easier than Hard Mode, which is a good deal easier than the
49 Music Mix (I just love that name!).

Some might be scared by the skulls or the strange "Miss" screen (the one with
more than orange).  Play at your own discretion, and don't miss too many notes.

4/4/4   Boa Boa Lady Jamming Mix by dj nagureo.  Original by dj nagureo.  2nd
stage.
SLOW (don't fall asleep)
_Speed_: 6, 6.5, 8
_Technicality_: 6, 6, 7.5
_Rhythm_: 7, 7, 8.5
_Note Bunching_: 7, 6, 9
_Overall_: 7, 6.5, 8

Comments: If you lose to this song, it's because you fell asleep at the
controls (which I did).  I'm not kidding when I tell you that note bunching is
a problem.  Don't believe me?  Take off all speed settings, and see if you can
keep awake.  It seems that the original version of Boa Boa Lady can be played
on Another Mode, and the Jamming Mix on the other two modes.  Confusing, eh? 
Don't be thrown by the long break during Another Mode; there's more song! 
Speaking of Another Mode, the people who fail this fail because the scratching
is a bit odd in the beginning.  BTW, the scratches in the beginning are all
up-beats.  Good practice for Ska A Go Go, though.

3/4/7   Chain by RAM.  Connection Mix by Doctor S.  1st stage.
MEDIUM
_Speed_: 6, 6, 7.5
_Technicality_: 7, 8, 8
_Rhythm_: 6, 7, 9.5
_Note Bunching_: 4, 6, 9
_Overall_: 6.5, 7, 8.5

Comments: This song is nothing but trouble for me.  I can barely pass it in
Basic and Hard modes (don't even think about Another).  I'm not kidding about
the Connection Mix ratings.  This particular remix is something else, even if
someone is helping you scratch (and make sure that someone knows what the
original sound like, or you'll lose).  One of the better strategies I've seen
for Connection Mix is to hit all the keys with one hand (it's possible) and use
the other hand for scratch.  Said keys are all on the beat. . .until the
"melody" starts.  If you are dying to play this song, listen first.  I find
it's easier for me when I play by um. . .listening to the song in my head. 
Basic Mode is easier.  Much easier.

2/3/-   Come and Get It by n.a.r.d.  2nd stage.
SLOW. . .
_Speed_: 5, 4
_Technicality_: 5.5, 5
_Rhythm_: 6.5, 4
_Note Bunching_: 6.5, 5.5
_Overall_: 6, 5

Comments: This sounds like a bad remix of Moment.  The tempos are nearly
identical, and the melodic line is the SAME!  Verse throwing you?  It's a
zigzag with strange rhythm.  If you've just hit a white key, move up to one of
the blue keys.  If you've just hit a blue key, move down to one of the white
keys.  Mostly for beginner players.  Please note that these guys do swear at
the end (and no amount of key ramming will censor it).  Those who just started
playing will probably find the beginning is hard.  I suggest playing Moment on
Couple Mode if this song just has too many notes.  Whether Basic and Hard Modes
are the same is a mystery to me.  Both are boring.

However, BemaniOtaku e-mailed me and said that Come and Get It was on Beatmania
5th Mix, and Moment is a Hip Hop Mania 2 exclusive.  I still think Moment
sounds better.

6/6/8   Crymson by RAM.  Scarlet Mix by Doctor S.  Last stage.
FASTEST SONG IN THE GAME
_Speed_: 9, 9, 9.5
_Technicality_: 6, 6.5, 7
_Rhythm_: 5, 6, 7
_Note Bunching_: 7.5, 7, 8.5
_Overall_: 7.5, 8, 8.5

Comments: Sheesh, this song goes FAST!!!  Do the beginning with one hand (the
beginning is from the very first note to the three white keys that need to be
hit).  It's easier for me.  If the speed doesn't kill you, the bunches of notes
that count for a theme will (which should be straight eighth notes).  Along the
way, some programmer decided to put in some very annoying scratches.  If you're
like me, you'll only hit certain keys once (which account for half my missed
notes).  I found that alternating hands worked-whenever the scratch was absent.
 Or, you'll screw up in the rhythmic part of the song.  Ever seen the ending of
the Scarlet Mix?  It's a mess.  Do not play this song unless you have wonderful
reaction time.  Speaking of Scarlet Mix, Doctor S decided to put in some
sixteenth notes (Chain-style).  Thank whatever that Basic and Hard Modes are
the same.  Have fun with the ending!

Some might be scared by the "Miss" screen (the one that pops up during the
rhythm part).  Play at your own discretion, and don't miss too many notes in a
row.

3/4/6   Cycle by Slake  2nd stage
MEDIUM
_Speed_: 5, 5, 6
_Technicality_: 6, 8, 9
_Rhythm_: 4, 7, 8
_Note Bunching_: 4, 5, 8
_Overall_: 5, 6, 8

Comments: Yep, it's good ol' Slake, complete with the impossible remix.  The
Hard Mode ending takes intelligence to figure out.  Consider yourself
complimented.  As in all Slake songs, the timing must be no less than perfect. 
Thank goodness speed doesn't kill, in this case.  That section that looks like
simple up beats and down beats. . .think again!  That one section (where the
world map shows up) isn't quite as fast as it seems.  Basic does not contain
the nasty ending.  Another contains no considerable rest-sort of like Paranoia
Max Funky Bleep Mix, in that respect.  Another is also close to impossible-I
have never seen the ending to it.  No wait, I have.  It mimics Hard Mode.  Sort
of.  Like Sparker, extra notes are added in.

5/5/7  Deep Clear Eyes by Quadra.  3rd stage.
MEDIUM
_Speed_: 6, 6, 7
_Technicality_: 8, 8.5, 9
_Rhythm_: 7, 8, 10
_Note Bunching_: 6, 7, 9
_Overall_: 7, 7, 8.5

Comments: Why does this song get a 10 on rhythm?  Because this song is pretty
much rhythm and technicality, with some minor note bunching problems.  Don't
ask how, but I can completely drain my bar when I get to the scratch part. 
Basic and Hard Modes are the same (not too sure, maybe less scratch), but that
won't help much, as Hard is a good deal more technical.  Speaking of that
scratch part. . .there's a pattern, but you'll have to find out for yourself,
because my memory is not cooperating with me.  I know of one person who
regularly plays this song-on Hi-Speed 2 (hmm. . .I wouldn't describe you as a
punk, you like technical songs, and you definitely would not look good with red
hair or a yard-long braid. . .so I'll just call you No. 4).

5/6/6  Deep in You by dj nagureo.  3rd stage.
SLOW
_Speed_: 6, 7, 7
_Technicality_: 7, 7.5, 7.5
_Rhythm_: 7.5, 7.5, 8
_Note Bunching_: 8, 8.5, 9
_Overall_: 7, 7.5, 8.5

Comments: Its slow speed is confounding, and its rhythm isn't much better. 
Notes are in little clumps of 5 or more, and they're usually pretty fast.  But,
it's a nice peppy song.  The theme is quite catchy; listen to someone else play
this song, and it should help you (rhythm-wise).  Basic and Hard are the same
(thank goodness), and Another is just plain scary (the only reason why the
Another Overall is so high is because of a VERY long drumroll that resulted in
the immediate failure of the player, who usually plays Thrash Traxx, not this
nightmare of a song).  Get past the drumrolls on Another and the rest should be
cake (it's pretty much the same as the original).  Best viewed on Hi-Speed 1.

5/7/7  Denim by Slake.  Electro Mix by Deprogram Man.  3rd stage.
MEDIUM
_Speed_: 5, 6, 7
_Technicality_: 8, 8.5, 9
_Rhythm_: 7, 8, 9.5
_Note Bunching_: 6, 7, 9
_Overall_: 6.5, 8, 9

Comments: It's Slake.  What were you expecting?  Just to let you know that I
made it about a third of the way into the song before my jaw went slack due to
the extreme amount of notes there.  If anything, the scratch will throw you off
(well, it did for me!).  The first really hard scratch part is scratch, note,
note, scratch, scratch, note (I hope).  If you make past the first "melody"
(close enough), you have a chance of making through the whole song (as the
repeat of the "melody" is much easier).  The ending reminds me of Freakout. 
Deprogam Man went and decided to have some fun with this song.  At one point,
you'll have to ram on an alternating sequence of all white keys and all black
keys (really big hint: USE BOTH HANDS!!).  Basic Mode is no fun.  A warning for
those who want to try the Another Couple: The alternating black-and-white keys
part is split between the players.

5/5/-  Destruction by MPM.  3rd stage.
SLOW
_Speed_: 3, 5
_Technicality_: 3, 6.5
_Rhythm_: 2, 7
_Note Bunching_: 2, 7.5
_Overall_: 2.5, 6.5

Comments: Someone misrated this song on Basic Mode big time.  It should not be
a 5.  A 3, maybe, but not a 5.  This song puzzles me.  Listen to the other MPM
song, and then listen to this song.  What a contrast!  As far as I know, I'm
the only one who plays this song on Hard Mode regularly (until I get another
song down pat-to find this song out, read on, and on, and on).  Don't fool
around too much on this song (espcially Hard Mode), because it's not that hard
to fail.  For Hard Mode. . .if your playing style is anything like mine, you'll
either get a bunch of "Great" judgements in a row (on those clumps that pass
for a theme), or you'll end up with a plethora of everything else (which does
bad things to your meter).  Remember to alternate hands, and don't start the
clumps too early.  Good luck on the note clumps on Hard Mode.  BEAN SALUTE!!!
(Hey, that's what the ending sounds like to me!)

1/2/7  Do You Love Me? (this is a song title, not a question to you, dear
reader) by reo-nagumo.  Soft Landing Mix by Doctor S.  1st stage.
SLOW OR FAST, DEPENDING ON WHAT YOU'RE PLAYING
_Speed_: 6.5, 6, 10
_Technicality_: 8, 8.5, 9
_Rhythm_: 7.5, 6, 9.5
_Note Bunching_: 8, 8, 9.5
_Overall_: 8, 8, 9.5

Comments: This song does not match its rating.  A note to beginners: DON'T PLAY
THIS SONG.  PLAY I LIVE JUST 4 U.  Otherwise, you'll go to the moon like a
rocket.  That bunched-up section in the middle wasn't meant for beginnners. 
Those notes after the bunched-up section are actually eighth notes (slow like
you wouldn't believe, but still eighth notes).  Oh, yes, and the Soft Landing
Mix contains two drastic tempo changes (which is why it has the 10 rating). 
Although Basic and Hard Modes are the same, both are a good deal harder than
their ratings let on.  I'll leave Another Mode as a great big surprise (okay,
I'll spill one little hint: think Super Subway Mix-type music).

5/6/9  Drunk Monky by DJ Oddball.  Last stage.
MEDIUM
_Speed_: 5, 5, 7
_Technicality_: 8, 9.5, 9
_Rhythm_: 7, 8, 9.5
_Note Bunching_: 7, 8, 10
_Overall_: 7, 8, 9

Comments: Minimal songs are just SO technical.  The remix ratings are from the
ONE time I've seen this played (and something tells me that if it was me that
played this remix, I would last the whole of one second before I flunked out). 
The only difference between Basic and Hard Modes is the technicality.  If you
and a friend are playing Couple, both of you will need to be able to switch
from melody to background and back VERY fast (within 2 beats).  Interesting
observation. . .after the six-note measure in the middle (monkey scratching its
head, looking puzzled), there is a pattern to all those scary notes.  Notice
the white key farthest from the scratch and the middle white key?  That's
right: it's an eighth note pattern, with some really weird stuff thrown in. 
Hope this helps ya!

Another Couple is also extremely hard (at least on the 1P side).  The reason
why?  The bass part is thrown in.  In addition to all the notes you have to
press, you'll have to press another pattern of notes (even through the
drumroll).  Study the leftmost white key for the pattern (or have someone else
push that key for you while you play, and ask them later).  Regardless of what
mix you play, be prepared to use all your fingers!  Hehehe, looks like one of
my friends found a vodka bottle :P. . .

My mom doesn't know about the old man in here.  Please don't tell her.  She
wouldn't like him anyway.

4/5/6  Freakout by The Athletics.  3rd stage.
SLOW
_Speed_: 5, 6, 6
_Technicality_: 6, 7, 7
_Rhythm_: 7, 6, 8
_Note Bunching_: 4, 7.5, 8
_Overall_: 5.5, 7, 7.5

Comments: Remember the one exception I had to ramming on the keys in the middle
of the song?  This is it.  In the middle of the song, there will be a
three-beat break.  At that time, the singer will say something about cutting
something (and it's not cheese, hair, or talk).  Go ahead and censor this if
you want.  I do.  Censoring aside, this song requires some fast button-ramming
at points.  Have someone scratch for you if you can't quite pass this song (but
make sure the person scratching for your knows what they're doing, especially
on Another).  This is a song that can be played by ear (and don't play me (the
song) until you can hear the melody in your head).  Basic cuts out a lot of the
notes (including that ending that is reminiscent of the 20, November drumroll).
 For some odd reason, I find the Another version easier than the Hard version. 
Who knows?

4/6/9  Genom Screams by L.E.D. Light.  Spiritual Mix by Doctor S.  3rd stage.
MEDIUM
_Speed_: 6, 5, 7
_Technicality_: 7, 8, 9
_Rhythm_: 8, 9, 9.5
_Note Bunching_: 8, 9, 10
_Overall_: 7.5, 8, 9

Comments: I just LOVE this song.  Personal opinions aside, this song is one
tough cookie.  The theme requires that you be either on a caffeine high or
very, very good at rhythm.  The note bunching, however, is what makes this song
so dang hard.  Check out the Basic and Hard Mode endings (they're the same).  I
use the palm of my hand, Super Highway style, to get those notes (this is how I
miss half my notes).

On Basic Mode, it's possible to get a "Poor" judgement on 42 notes and still
pass (I've done worse).  Hard Mode? Forget it!  It's truly impressive when you
can beat the Spiritual Mix (which isn't too remixed, like what Deprogram Man
did to Attack the Music).  Don't count on Couple Mode to save you; both sides
have the same ending (but those who play the Spiritual Mix will find that the
2P side is marginally harder).  Stuck on the ending?  The first major clump is 
a left white key, left blue key, middle white key, left blue key, middle white
key, right blue key, right white key bunch.  The second clump is a left white
key, left blue key, middle white key, left blue key, middle white key, right
white key, right blue key bunch.  Almost the same, but not quite.

I've found that the easiest way to beat any version of Genom Screams is to put
it on Random (especially Spiritual Mix) and High Speed 1.

Quickie history: This song debuted on the Playstation on the Beatmania Append
Gottamix, along with a few other songs in the FAQ.  Beatmania Append Gottamix
appeared between Beatmania 3 and Beatmania 4 (thanks, BemaniOtaku).

6/7/8  Hell Scaper by L.E.D. Light-G.  Slashing Mix by Deprogram Man.  Last
stage.
FAST, FASTER, AND EVEN FASTER
_Speed_: 8, 9, 9
_Technicality_: 5, 5, 5
_Rhythm_: 4, 5, 6
_Note Bunching_: 6, 5, 6
_Overall_: 7.5, 7, 5 (trust me on these ratings)

Comments: This is the only song I know of where the remix is easier than the
original.  I've seen the remix passed more often than the original (and yes, I
can pass the remix on Couple, either side).  Basic and Hard Modes are the same,
complete with the tempo changes.  You didn't notice?  Halfway through the song,
the tempo will change by 5 bpm (beats per minute) twice.  As a result, anyone
who plays this will usually mess up right when the tempo changes the second
time.  The theme for the Slashing Mix is not straight eighth notes.  It's
something weird.  Whoever playes 2P for either mix has an unfair advantage
(because there are a lot less notes in that particular part).  The one and only
reason why I think some fail this song is because of the note clusters that
appear (so if you miss 2 clusters, you could actually be missing up to six
notes in a row, which is enough to really drop your meter).

Oh, yes, and for those of you who actually follow the Ten Commandments, this
song violates Commandment #2.  BTW, I'm not talking about my other FAQ.  The
song's title is spelled correctly (it's not Hell Scraper, it's Hell Scaper. 
You're not scraping anything, but you are skimming over it.  There is a
difference, I tell you!).

Quickie history: This song debuted on the Playstation on the Beatmania Append
Gottamix, along with a few other songs in the FAQ.  Beatmania Append Gottamix
appeared between Beatmania 3 and Beatmania 4 (thanks, BemaniOtaku).

2/3/4  Higher by Slake.  1st stage.
SLOW, EVEN BY SLAKE STANDARDS
_Speed_: 5, 5, 6
_Technicality_: 6, 6.5, 6.5
_Rhythm_: 4.5, 7.5, 8
_Note Bunching_: 6, 8, 8.5
_Overall_: 6, 7, 7

Comments: Number of times I've seen the original and the remix played: once. 
It sure gave me a shock!  There's a nice little surprise for you waiting in the
middle of the song.  The speed may help a little.  Don't push the buttons too
fast.  Oh, yes, and don't panic.  There's a pattern to the notes.  Basic is
ridiculously easy (it's only the fourth slowest song in the game!).

3/3/5  Hunting For You by Togo Project featuring Megu and Scotty D.  2nd stage.
SLOW
_Speed_: 6, 5, 6
_Technicality_: 5, 5, 6
_Rhythm_: 6, 6.5, 7.5
_Note Bunching_: 6.5, 6, 7
_Overall_: 6, 5.5, 6.5

Comments: This song sounds like something out of a fast food commercial.  If
someone is doing your scratch, make sure that they know what they're doing, or
the results could be disasterous.  Those measure of scary-looking notes are
actually a fairly common rhythm-two notes on the beat followed by two sixteenth
notes, with the second note of that set being the third beat, and notes right
between the third and fourth beat and on the fourth beat (if I used ^ for the
first sixteenth note, and * for up beats, the rhythm would be 1, 2, ^, 3, *, 4,
maybe a *, repeat).  If my memory serves me right, Basic is missing one very
nasty scratch section.

All versions are best viewed on High Speed 1.

1/2/3  I Live Just 4 U by MPM.  1st stage.
ZZZZZZ. . .ERHM, SLOW
_Speed_: 4, 4, 4
_Technicality_: 2, 3, 4
_Rhythm_: 1.5, 1.5, 6
_Note Bunching_: 7, 5, 8
_Overall_: 4, 3.5, 5.5

Comments: Whew, what a contrast between MPM songs!  Anyway, this is the easier
of the two Basic songs that are truly basic.  Hope those eighth notes don't
throw you. . .unless this is your first time playing.  Don't worry, it's
possible.  If this song gives you problems, drag someone over for scratch and
try Popcorn.  Wonder why Another Mode got such a high rating for note bunching?
 Play it for yourself.  Trust me when I tell you it's a HUGE surprise (and it's
a bit longer than what I'd call short).  I think this song is the same on Basic
and Hard modes.

4/4/5  Jazz a Pump Up by Takumi.  3rd stage.
SLOW
_Speed_: (?), 7, 8
_Technicality_: (?), 7, 7.5
_Rhythm_: (?), 7.5, 7.5
_Note Bunching_: (?), 5, 7.5
_Overall_: (?), 6.5, 7.5

Comments: I've only seen one person play this song.  I guess there aren't too
many true jazz fans who play this game.  From the ONE time I've seen and heard
this song (on Hard and Another Modes), the notes come in clumps (but they're
short) and it sounds something like a really bad radio broadcast.  Those who
can pass 5 songs easily have trouble with the remix.  Maybe they start the
bunched notes too early.

3/4/-  Kakattekontai by Bebe.  1st stage.
SLOW
_Speed_: (?), 4.5
_Technicality_: (?), 6.5
_Rhythm_: (?), 8
_Note Bunching_: (?), 8.5
_Overall_: (?), 7

Comments: Why no ratings for Basic Mode?  I guess people think cube beats are
weird.  Maybe the guy with the weird hair has an explanation. . .I'm pretty
surprised that people flunk out on that section where we see aforementioned
guy.  For those of you who actually played the 1/2/whatever songs, that section
goes slightly faster than the melody of Do You Love Me? or the little clumps at
the end of the eighth-note strings of I Live Just 4 U.

Oh, yes, and those five notes that appear pretty close to each other. . .start
from the rightmost white key, and go in a zigzag pattern all the way down to
the leftmost white key.  Other than that, this slow song should be fairly easy.
 I sure hope Basic and Hard Modes differ!  Someone has just decided to adopt
this song. . .I'll think I'll call the pair of you the Tiger and the Dragonfly.

2/3/-  Keep on Movin' by n.m.r.  1st stage.
SURPRISINGLY SLOW
_Speed_: 5, 5.5
_Technicality_: 6, 6
_Rhythm_: 6, 5.5
_Note Bunching_: 5.5, 6.5
_Overall_: 6, 6

Comments: Another good song that no one bothers to play.  I don't remember
much, except that there is virtually no note bunching (except that little
one-measure thing that counts for a trumpet theme.  Mess this up badly and
you're in trouble).  All this song's difficulty comes in technicality, I think.
 The trumpet theme is only found on Hard Mode.

3/4/6  La Bossanova de Febienne by staccato two-F.  Bossa Bossa Groove by
Doctor S (who else?).  2nd stage.
MEDIUM. . .
_Speed_: 5, 5, 7
_Technicality_: 6, 7, 7
_Rhythm_: 3, 4, 7.5 (you obviously haven't seen the ending yet)
_Note Bunching_: 3, 6, 8
_Overall_: 4.5, 5.5, 7.5

Comments: At least I know enough about this song to evaluate it.  Basic Mode is
missing all the fun.  However, it is really easy to miss notes on this song. 
The worst example of note bunching occurs at the end of the Hard mode.  Even
that isn't too bad (unless you're into remixes).  Have someone else do your
scratch if you have trouble with Another Mode.  Congratulate yourself if you
can say this title correctly.

4/6/-  Linn 1999 by dj nagureo (he finally did something right).  3rd stage.
MEDIUM. . .BARELY
_Speed_: 4, 4
_Technicality_: 6, 7.5
_Rhythm_: 6.5, 7.5 (because someone is BOUND to mess up one vital section)
_Note Bunching_: 4, 8
_Overall_: 4.5, 6.5

Comments: This is what video game music is SUPPOSED to sound like.  The
beginning is a mess.  If you can get past that (to the nice little
one-two-another key-scratch section, which will either make or break your
chances of passing this song, 'cause it's really easy to get 20 "Bad"
judgements in a row), you'll have some time to regain lost meter-but not much
(well, maybe that left to right section. . .).  Have someone help you with
scratch if you can't quite pass this song.  Try not to play this song on Battle
Mode-the machine doesn't like it, and you may end up flunking because the
machine takes too long to register what key you've pressed (at least the
on-screen registration does).  This problem only occurs on Hard Mode (to get
around this problem, play it on High Speed 1).

One of my friends will cross his hands so that he's scratching with his left
hand (only during that part when the scratches come once every beat).  I don't
find it all too bad.  Try counting aloud to yourself.  Others may look at you
as if you have a problem, but it just might help.  One person plays this song
regularly-I think you can figure out who it is (yes, RYU the Guitar Freak and
soon-to-be-dead-meat-if-you-don't-turn-in-your-story, I'm talking about you).

6/6/7  Logical Dash by DJ Taka.  Last stage
MEDIUM
_Speed_: 6.5, 5.5, 6
_Technicality_: 5, 6, 6.5
_Rhythm_: 7, 7, 7
_Note Bunching_: 6.5, 8, 8.5
_Overall_: 6.5, 7, 7

Comments: Okay, so this song doesn't look like a likely prospect for anything. 
I think it sounds like a two-minute party.  You may want to consider having
someone help you with scratch (especially for that one part where you'll have
to use one hand for one of the keys and the scratch).  The beginning sounds
weird.  On Basic, it's possible to get 35 "Poor" judgements and still have
something halfway decent left in your meter.  Basic and Hard modes are the
same.  Mess up ONE section in Hard Mode ("Ticket"), and you'll have to pass
this song like how I normally do-with virtually nothing left in my meter. 
Another Couple?  Reminiscent of the Basic and Hard modes (I didn't find it all
too hard; my partner made it through with no "Bad" or "Poor" judgements the
first time he played it).  Another?  Actually, not too bad (with two remixed
sections, which you will know when you play it).

In all modes, the scratching after the second drumroll is on the first beat and
between beats two and three.  Get used to either playing that section with one
hand or using your thumb to hit the rightmost white key and scratching at the
same time.

The "Miss" screen (the one with the lady and the octopus) just looks wrong.

3/4/4  Love So Groovy by Lovemints.  1st stage.
MEDIUM
_Speed_: 4, 5, 5.5
_Technicality_: 5, 9.5, 10
_Rhythm_: 6, 8, 8.5
_Note Bunching_: 4.5, 6, 8
_Overall_: 5, 7, 8

Comments: I have trouble with this song (apparantly I'm not the only one. 
Someone who has a habit of playing Crymson failed Another Mode).  I always get
the "Bad" rating.  Maybe I'm weird.  On Expert Mode (Classic Remix), I managed
to get 34 "Bad" judgements, 9 "Poor" judgements, and about 1/4-1/3 of my meter
intact.  This is THE most technical song I've encountered.  All of a sudden,
minimal songs don't seem so scary (because even I don't get 34 "Bad" judgements
on Sparker Another, Expert Mode).  Other than that, everything else shouldn't
be too hard.  Can't stand this song, or the fact that Basic mode is so easy.  I
still think Another Mode has too many of those 5-2-2 bunches.

Someone is probably going to take offense at the unique "Miss" screen here (the
one with the starburst in a strategic place).

3/6/6  Luv To Me by THIRD-MIX miryam reo-yoshinori.  Disco Mix by Tiger Yamato.
 3rd stage
HARD TO BELIVE, BUT MEDIUM
_Speed_: 7, 7.5, 7.5
_Technicality_: 5, 6, 6.5
_Rhythm_: 5.5, 7, 7.5
_Note Bunching_: 4, 6.5, 8.5
_Overall_: 6, 6.5, 7.5

Comments: BOING!  This song goes fast, and if you're not paying attention,
you'll fail.  Just watch others for this song.  It'll come.  Sorry 'bout the
lyrical error here.  Deathlok the Demolisher got a hold of the lyrics, and
corrected me (You say that you love me/Looked at me softly/You kissed me and
held me. . .wait a minute, this is getting disgusting!  I sure hope my mom
doesn't read this!).  To give you an idea on how hard it is to stay alive
(laugh if you want), I managed to get a 26 streak in the middle (and if you
don't know what a streak is, refer to the Beginner's guide), got a total of 24
"Poor" judgements, no "Bad" judgements, and passed by the skin of my nails
(Hard Mode).  I can now pass Another Mode (because it is played so often).  If
you're too impatient, suffice to say that Hard and Another modes require some
ridiculous button-ramming.

Some feel that the Disco Mix is better played on Hi-Speed 1. One of my (ahem!)
friends (hey, I see them all the time, and they give me most of my song data)
suggested that during the chorus of the Disco Mix, concentrate on the scratch
part (those three fast scratches) and nothing else.  I know of two people who
play this song on a regular basis-one who will pass most of the time (hi
Sakura, now quit looking at me like that), and another who will put it on
Hi-Speed 3 and Hidden/Sudden.  Basic is once again boring (unless you have it
on Couple Mode, in which case things suddenly start to look like Hard Mode,
except for them drumrolls).

Don't ask me what the three-legged thing that appears in all mixes of this song
is.  I have no idea.

4/6/-  Manmachine Plays Jazz by Mikio Endo.  Last stage.
SLOW
_Speed_: 4, 5.5
_Technicality_: 6, 7.5
_Rhythm_: 7.5, 8.5
_Note Bunching_: 8, 8.5
_Overall_: 6.5, 7.5

Comments: Now THIS is what a jazz piece is supposed to sound like!  It's a
rhythmic nightmare (I'm having the darndest time trying to follow the rhythm). 
It's also quite technical, so be careful.  For those of you who are familiar
with Genom Screams, you may recognize one of the rhythms.  Chronic Logical Dash
players will also feel right at home.  Off the top of my head, I don't remember
if Basic and Hard modes are alike.  This is one of those pieces where you just
have to listen to it before you can play it.  A hint on the very end: Use one
hand to get the two blue notes, and the other hand to get the three white keys
and the first hand for the scratch.

Quickie history: This song debuted on the Playstation on the Beatmania Append
Gottamix, along with a few other songs in the FAQ.  Beatmania Append Gottamix
appeared between Beatmania 3 and Beatmania 4 (thanks, BemaniOtaku).

3/4/5  Moment by dj nagureo.  1st and 2nd stages.
SLOW
_Speed_: 6, 7, 7.5
_Technicality_: 7, 8, 7
_Rhythm_: 5, 7.5, 8
_Note Bunching_: 5, 7, 8.5
_Overall_: 6, 7.5, 8

Comments: Good grief, this song is SLOW!  This song is so slow that its ideal
speed is Hi-Speed 2.  Those bunched-up notes are I-don't-know-what.  This is a
clump song-that is, the notes come in clumps.  The hardest clump (appears at
least twice) is a left white key, middle white key, right blue key, right white
key, right blue key, middle white key, left white key series.  Easy to pass,
hard to get anything over 85,000.  Practice this song on the side.  Basic mode
is a good deal easier.  Oh, yes, and if you decide to play Moment on Another
Mode with 2 people, please note that the 1P side is a good deal harder (towards
the end of the chorus).  Moment Another on any Hi-Speed becomes a 4, IMHO. 
Well, there IS the part that mostly everyone messes up on.  IT'S THE EXACT SAME
PATTERN I OUTLINED, WITH A FEW EXTRA NOTES ADDED IN.  IF YOU ONLY WANT TO MISS
A FEW NOTES, GO WITH ABOVE PATTERN!!

4/5/6  Nofia by Delaware featuring Ike Nelson.  3rd and Last stages.
SLOW
_Speed_: 5.5, 6, 7
_Technicality_: 6, 7, 7.5
_Rhythm_: 6, 7, 7
_Note Bunching_: 5, 7.5, 8.5
_Overall_: 5.5, 7, 7.5

Comments: This song will not be that much easier on Couple.  Why?  There's at
least one nasty scratch-notes-scratch part in that song.  Don't be intimidated
by the huge lump of notes that count for a theme.  It's quite simple, once you
get to know the game better.  The secret to this song is to remember that the
scratch-notes-scratch part is actually sixteenth notes with a rest in the third
part.  Use your eyes, use your hands, use your feet, use another friend to get
past this song.  Basic takes out a lot of the garbage.  Another is downright
hard (but passable).

3/3/5  Paranoia Max Dirty Mix by 190.  Funky Bleep Mix by Deprogram Man.  1st
stage.
_Speed_: 5.5, 5, 7
_Technicality_: 6.5, 7, 8
_Rhythm_: 5, 5, 7
_Note Bunching_: 6, 5, 8
_Overall_: 6, 5.5, 7.5

Comments: Not too bad.  Be cautious of the up-beats and the strings that come
attached to this song.  Whoever thought straight eighth notes would be such a
pain in the rear?  DEPROGRAM MAN, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO THIS SONG?  It's a mess
(only those with a delicate touch will get past the Funky *BLEEP* mix).  The
last little melody consists of one extra note and a string of notes going from
left to right (not too hard).  The hardest part about the Funky version is that
the notes are nonstop.  The originals are popular.  One of my nutcase friends
mentioned earlier memorized this song.  Why didn't Konami use Clean Mix?  Oh
well.  At least there are only two versions of this song.

The really young kids may be traumatized by the skulls (I would be if I were
six years old).  Be careful.

4/5/-  Peace-out by dj nagureo.  3rd stage.
SLOW
_Speed_: (?), 5.5
_Technicality_: (?), 6.5
_Rhythm_: (?), 6.5
_Note Bunching_: (?), 7
_Overall_: (?), 6.5

Comments: When I first played this song, it seemed to be impossible by my
standards (back then, I also had trouble with The Fall on Hard Mode).  But then
I got better, and I found out that this song is pretty cool.  The beat is nice
and slow, but some of those strings are up-beats.  Don't think on the ending. 
Just do.  Yes, some parts will look weird, but don't worry too much (that is,
unless you have major rhythm problems).  Don't be too scared of the end; it's
just a pattern of the same few eighth notes (just peace-out, as the song title
suggests).

2/2/3  Popcorn by DJ Watarai.  1st stage.
SLOW
_Speed_: 2, 2, 3
_Technicality_: 3.5, 3, 4
_Rhythm_: 3.5, 4, 5
_Note Bunching_: 4, 4, 5.5
_Overall_: 3.5, 3.5, 4.5

Comments: As you can see, this song is fairly easy.  It's nice and slow.  Those
who can still remember how many times they've played this game may find the
ending a bit fast for them.  Don't worry; this is a fairly forgiving song (this
is one of the few songs in which I can say I passed Another all by myself). 
Basic and Hard Modes are the same, and Another isn't too remixed.  Ignore the
joke in the middle of the song.  It's really not your fault that the person in
the song is itchy.

Don't tell my mom about the old man in the middle.

4/6/7  Prince on a Star by Spiritual Ride.  Last stage.
MEDIUM
_Speed_: 6, 6.5, 6
_Technicality_: 4, 6, 7
_Rhythm_: 6, 7, 8
_Note Bunching_: 6.5, 8.5, 8.5
_Overall_: 6, 7.5, 8

Comments: This is one of the few songs that is actually just as hard on Couple
Mode as it is on Battle Mode.  I struggled on the 2P side, and my friend on the
1P side wasn't doing that much better, either.  Other than that, Basic Mode is
still pretty difficult, because of the beginning.  If you can somehow get the
beginning consistently, the string of eighth notes in the middle shouldn't be
too tough.  On Hard Mode, watch out for that string-it now looks like a Linn
1999 reject (and I can't *quite* get past it).  I found that doing the whole
thing with ONE HAND is easiest.  Why?  I nearly made it to the end.  With two
hands, I fail before the little break.  On Another Mode, more scratch has been
added, and that string is about half as long, with more garbage to fill it. 
Don't take this song too lightly.

Another Couple switches off in the middle-so the nice little 1P part will
become the 2P part when the singer starts off on (hey, quit wincing, I think I
got it this time!), "He gets lost. . ."  For some really odd reason, I can pass
Another Couple on either side, and Hard Couple on only the 2P side.  Go figure.
 During the beginning of Another Mode (1P only), the theme stays the same-but
the scratches turn to triplets at the end of said theme.  And if you hear
anything about a mental young boy. . .well, let's just say that I don't
recommend the guy I first heard this from to go into comedy, because he will
most likely get himself beaten up.

4/6/7  R3 by Tiger Yamato.  Last stage.
MEDIUM
_Speed_: 6, 5.5, 7
_Technicality_: 6.5, 7, 7.5
_Rhythm_: 7.5, 7.5, 8.5
_Note Bunching_: 6.5, 7, 9
_Overall_: 6.5, 6.5, 8

Comments: This song has been played over, and over, and over, and over, and
over, and. . .you get the point.  The only reason why I can pass this song is
because it's been played so many times.  Why does this song seem so hard?  The
beginning is something to rival Ska a Go Go in terms of weird rhythm.  There
are up-beats galore in the middle of the song.  And that middle section in Hard
and Another Modes. . .how could I forget that?  The ending requires some good
rhythm and common sense (hint: The whole thing is either up beat or down beat,
until the last few notes).  But, enough watching should get you through this
song.

Basic is easier, but most of the changes are cosmetic (except for the second
repetition of the theme, which is exactly the same as the beginning.  EXACTLY
THE SAME!!!  There are a startling number of people who mess up there).  Couple
Mode. . .the hard part in the middle is split between the theme in the
beginning and a bass drum (I think) keeping the beat.  Hard Mode (1 player or
Battle) is just a combination of the two.  Watch Couple Mode!  Another Couple
is pretty good fun (those who will find this tough are those who just can't
quite get the melody of Genom Screams (no, I'm not insulting you)).  I just
LOVE the four beats of silence!

My mom doesn't like the old man.  She says. . .well, I can't put it in here,
but it sure sounded funny coming from someone that old.  Sheesh, I didn't know
she knew such terminology!

4/4/6  Release Your Mind by TaQ.  2nd and 3rd stages.
MEDIUM
_Speed_: 3.5, 3, 6
_Technicality_: 4, 4.5, 7
_Rhythm_: 6.5, 7, 8.5
_Note Bunching_: 5.5, 6.5, 9
_Overall_: 4, 5, 8

Comments: Let's just say I could pass this song way before I could pass Sparker
(on either mode).  It sounds cool, and it's not too hard to figure out, except
for that middle section (one key, nasty rhythm, very good idea to listen to
this and play it by ear).  Listen for yourself.  Many people play this song. 
If you want, you can play Mary Had a Little Lamb at the end (figure out which
keys on your own).  Fairly easy for a 4 (despite the fact that Basic Mode is
missing half the beginning), but Another Mode makes up for the lack of
difficulty in the other modes.

Hint that someone may not make it past Hard Mode: when they can't get past the
beginning (which is straight eighth notes).  Couple Another Mode is fun (if you
can figure out the siren-sounding part).  Stuck on the eighth note part?  Drop
me a line, and I should be able to recite most of it by memory.  However,
Battle Another Mode may mess up your machine (the machine has trouble trying to
process all the key strokes in the beginning).  For that matter, the beginning
may not be audible for a few beats (it's not your fault).  Thanks to some minor
miracle, I've passed this song.  Best on Hi-Speed 1.

If on the off chance you've made it past Another Mode's (doesn't matter how
many players) Super Highway wannabe part with a FULL meter (or anything withing
5 bars of it), you have a chance to unlock a bug.  Press as many keys as you
can during the siren part WITHOUT FAILING!!!!!  If you can survive to the
ending, another song will play at the same time (as this song ended, I heard
the beginning of Genom Screams).  It's strange but cool.

3/3/-  Rugged Ash by Symphonic Defoggers (don't ask).  2nd stage.
FAST!!
_Speed_: 6.5, 6.5
_Technicality_: 7, 7.5
_Rhythm_: 5, 5
_Note Bunching_: 7, 6
_Overall_: 6.5, 6

Comments: This was the first song I played, and the first song I passed (I
accidentally put it on Random).  The theme will seem scary to beginners-but
it's possible.  It's all eighth notes, but these eighth notes will be whizzing
by at the speed of 168 bpm.  Since jazz pieces usually have really weird
rhythms, listen to this song first for best results.  Basic and Hard Modes are
the same.

4/6/8  Ska a Go Go by The Bald Heads.  Perfect Mix by Dr. S.  Last stage.
FAST
_Speed_: 6, 7, 7.5
_Technicality_: 4, 5.5, 7
_Rhythm_: 6.5, 8, 9
_Note Bunching_: 5, 8, 9.5
_Overall_: 6, 7, 8.5

Comments: Basic Mode is fun, I can't quite pass Hard Mode, and the Perfect Mix
is a nightmare.  You think that the rhythm and note bunching ratings are
skewed?  There are up-beats left and right, and parts where the rhythm is just
plain awful (yeah, those six notes where you get nothing but Poors).  And if
that wasn't enough, some programmer decided to put in some gray pillar at the
end.  If you really want to see the ending of this song, play this with two
players, and have the better player play 2P.

The measure of trumpet "melody" (in the beginning) goes faster than you think
(and the timing's also a bit tricky).  Oh, yeah, and the Overdoser wannabe part
is straight eighth notes (lots of people have trouble with this concept).  One
way to get past that part: Use both middle fingers for the notes on the left
and right, and BOTH index fingers for the note in the middle.  Or, you can use
two fingers on one hand for the two notes, and another finger on the other hand
for the single note (ignore the dirty jokes).

Basic Couple and Hard Couple are very different.  No fair!

3/4/-  Soda by Slake.  2nd stage.
FAST
_Speed_: 6.5, 7
_Technicality_: 6, 7.5
_Rhythm_: 5.5, 6.5
_Note Bunching_: 6, 7
_Overall_: 6, 7

Comments: BURP!  I must wonder what Slake was thinking before this song was
made.  Quite a few people I know of think this song is lame (my apologies for
those of you who love this song).  If anything will give you problems, it will
will be the speed (for once).  The one time I flunked this song was because I
was caught off guard by its speed (okay, okay, and maybe just a bit by the
rhythm).  Too bad Basic and Hard aren't the same.  If the rhythm is giving you
trouble, play Cycle.  It's slower.

2/3/-  Spaced Out by Enola Quintet.  1st stage.
SLOWEST SONG IN THE GAME

_Speed_: (?), 6.5
_Technicality_: (?), 6.5
_Rhythm_: (?), 7.5
_Note Bunching_: (?), 8
_Overall_: (?), 7

Comments: It's a timing song.  Notes will appear in weird places.  If you lose,
it's because you fell asleep in the middle of the song.  A little bit of note
bunching here and there.  Unfortunately, one player was caught off guard by the
beginning.  Sounds sort of like a certain cartoon theme (not anime).

3/5/6  Sparker by Slake.  3rd and Last stages.
MEDIUM
_Speed_: 5, 5, 5.5
_Technicality_: 8, 8.5, 9.5
_Rhythm_: 7.5, 8, 9
_Note Bunching_: 7, 8, 9
_Overall_: 7, 8, 8.5

Comments: The song you'll know me by, when I get it up to speed.  This is one
of the most technical songs I know of.  Combine that with the fact that the
ending is hard to keep consistant, and the break in Another Mode, AND the mess
in the beginning, and this song becomes quite hard.  This song isn't exactly
easy; I managed to squeak by with 15 "Bad" judgements, 6 "Poor" judgements, a
38 streak in the middle (record for me) (Hard Mode).  If Basic and Hard had the
same notes, there'd be NO WAY that Basic Mode would be rated a 3.  Speaking of
the ending, it's actually eighth notes with the left white key.  The middle
white key is put in some odd places in Hard Mode.

Another Mode starts off like the original, but changes.  This is true for all
the themes (beginning drum beats, theme, bridge, final drumroll).  These
changes can be anything from an extra note here or there to a huge break in the
middle that I've named the Black Hole.  If someone would be kind enough to help
me with scratch, I have a chance of passing this song.

4/6/8  Super Highway by nouvo nude.  Super Subway Mix by Dr. S.  Last stage.
FAST
_Speed_: 6, 7, 8.5
_Technicality_: 3.5, 4, 5
_Rhythm_: 6, 6.5, 8
_Note Bunching_: 8.5, 9, 9.5
_Overall_: 6, 7, 8.5

Comments: WHAT DO YOU MEAN, WHY DID THIS SONG GET SUCH A HIGH NOTE BUNCHING
JUDGEMENT?  If you've ever seen this song, you'll know why.  It's a royal mess!
 Those two notes in the middle of each blurp (that's what it sounds like to me)
throw me off.  I've seen people get past the middle part by using the palm of
their hand on the keys in a zig-zag motion.  Others (like me) will risk bruised
fingertips to pound out the middle section.  The song's speed doesn't help,
either.

I finally managed to pass this song on Hard Mode!!  So you think that isn't too
impressive?  Blah to you!  The Super Subway Mix?  Think background noise.  As
for the lack of technicality. . .I can get past the beginning with a few "Good"
judgements (I can't say the same for any other songs).  Some practical joker
from Konami decided to make Basic and Hard Modes the same.  Side note: Another
Couple isn't very hard at all (the messy section is split Release Your Mind
Another Couple style).

My mom doesn't like the old man here, either.  Has to do with what that
brain-thingy is doing.  She also said it looked sort of like the R3 guy-with
another participant (DON'T ASK!).  If you don't know what I mean, you're
probably too young to know what I mean.  Oh, yes, and the lady with the octopus
is here, too.

3/4/4  System by RAM (very funny).  2nd stage.
SLOW. . .
_Speed_: 6, 6.5, 7
_Technicality_: (?), 7, 7.5
_Rhythm_: (?), 7, 7.5
_Note Bunching_: (?), 6.5, 7
_Overall_: (?), 7, 7.5

Comments: Why is there only a speed judgement for Basic Mode?  Because I played
Basic Mode exactly once, and its slow speed was all that stuck in my mind.  I
can't stand this song.  Too computerish.  Its ridiculously slow speed makes
this song pretty hard.  But, I was able to pass it on my first try.  The ending
is somewhat reminiscent of a certain part of Chain.

3/4/-  Take a Ride by Larry and Luisa Dunn.  2nd stage.
SLOW
_Speed_: (?), 5.5
_Technicality_: (?), 6
_Rhythm_: (?), 6.5
_Note Bunching_: (?), 6.5
_Overall_: (?), 6

Comments: It's obvious that few people play this song.  I find it. . .um, not
to my tastes.  Therefore, this particular set of data may be slightly
inaccurate.  I hope Basic and Hard Modes are different. . .

4/5/-  Take Control by Larry and Luisa Dunn.  Last stage.
WHAT'S UP WITH ALL THE SLOW SONGS?
_Speed_: (?), 5.5
_Technicality_: (?), 6.5
_Rhythm_: (?), 6.5
_Note Bunching_: (?), 7
_Overall_: (?), 6.5

Comments: Another song that no one plays.  All data is from my own experiences.
 Probably inaccurate.  Basic and Hard Modes are probably the same.

4/5/5  TetraQ by TaQ.  3rd and Last stages.
FAST. . .FINALLY!
_Speed_: 6, 5.5, 7
_Technicality_: 6, 6, 8.5
_Rhythm_: 7, 7, 8.5
_Note Bunching_: 6, 5.5, 8
_Overall_: 6.5, 6, 8

Comments: Although this song is fairly easy, there are a few parts that may
throw the inexperienced player for a loop.  For example, the part right before
the "melody" nearly got someone.  Remember that for some odd reason, this is a
rhythm song.  Watch someone else play this first.  Basic and Hard Modes are the
same, and Another is just a pain in the rear (those kinds of bunches belong in
Genom Screams, not TetraQ).  I can now pass this song on Another Mode (complete
with 187 Good judgements.  Total note: 308).  Wait!!  Basic Couple should NOT
look like a bad rendition of Another Couple!  Both sides have it hard (so play
this song LAST, if you're not too familiar with it!).

3/4/7  The Fall by Aki (hahahahaha).  2nd and 3rd stages.
MEDIUM
_Speed_: 6, 7.5, 8
_Technicality_: 5.5, 7, 7.5
_Rhythm_: 6, 6.5, 9
_Note Bunching_: 5, 7, 8
_Overall_: 5.5, 7, 8

Comments: This may appear to be a nice, docile song, but wait until you hit the
middle.  I had to copy down the notes in the middle and memorize them on my own
time before I passed Hard Mode (if you're REALLY stuck on this part, drop me a
line.  I'll try to write it down again).  Another Mode should have been called
the Overdose of Caffeine Mix :P.  Nice-sounding song, but not recommended for
those who still can't quite figure out which key goes where.  Another Mode
features something that I feel is a royal pain in the rear: the ending.  Miss
one note, and you'll have to either make a hasty recovery, or somehow stay
alive with half a full meter (probably less).  Couple Mode is recommended for
those who can't quite make it to the end of any mode.  Approximately half the
melody is cut out of Basic Mode (but if you REALLY want to see the whole
melody, watch Basic Couple, and switch between players).

4/6/-  Thrash Traxx by Aki.  Last stage
SLOW AND ANNOYING
_Speed_: 4, 6.5
_Technicality_: 5, 7
_Rhythm_: 7, 9
_Note Bunching_: 7.5, 8.5
_Overall_: 6.5, 8

Comments: As you can see, Hard Mode is a good deal harder than Basic Mode. 
Maybe it has to do with the fact that the impossible beginning was cut.  For
those of you who remember the original Hip Hop Mania, this song is reminiscent
of Tribal Groove (does the beginning of Thrash Traxx remind you of the middle
of Tribal Groove?).  Both players will need to know what they're doing on
Couple, because the beginning is cut in half and played by both players (and if
you're confused, drag a friend along and play this song).  DON'T TRY THIS SONG
ON BASIC COUPLE IF YOU'RE NEW TO THIS GAME!!!  It looks just like Hard Couple!!
 Bad notes!!

4/4/6  Tokai by Co-key.  3rd stage.
SLOW
_Speed_: 6, 6, 7
_Technicality_: 6.5, 7, 8
_Rhythm_: 5, 6.5, 8.5
_Note Bunching_: 6, 7.5, 8.5
_Overall_: 6, 6.5, 8

Comments: What a song!  Most of the note bunching is consisted of clumps of
notes and scratch mixed together.  Another Mode is quite remixed.  I'm
surprised that there is no name for that remix.  The rapping is in Japanese,
and there is a nice saxophone/flute duet in the middle.  I CAN PASS THIS SONG
ON ANOTHER MODE!!!  Basic Mode is a good deal easier, and all modes are easiest
on Couple.

Another couple features drumrolls.  Count the beats quietly to yourself.  If
you're really good, count off sixteenth notes while the opening scenes go by. 
It really helps!  The scratching will probably throw you.  If someone asks you
to scratch for this song, say yes!!

3/3/4  Turning the Motor Over by Delaware featuring Jeff Coote.  2nd stage.
FAST
_Speed_: 7, 7, 8
_Technicality_: 5, 5, 6
_Rhythm_: 5, 6, 6.5
_Note Bunching_: 4.5, 5.5, 7.5
_Overall_: 5, 5.5, 7

Comments: Whew, this song goes fast.  Don't bother censoring this song; it
comes pre-censored (sort of).  If the speed doesn't kill you, the beginning
will.  The rest shouldn't be too bad.  The only real concern is eighth notes. 
In Couple Mode, some strange notes appear out of nowhere, one measure of said
notes up beats.  Basic is really basic.

3/3/4  Watchingout by dj nagureo.  1st stage.
MEDIUM, BUT NOT QUITE FAST
_Speed_: (?), 4, 5
_Technicality_: (?), 6.5, 8
_Rhythm_: (?), 6.5, 7.5
_Note Bunching_: (?), 6, 8
_Overall_: (?), 5.5, 7.5

Comments: It's a nice, light, fluffy, my-friends-find-this-especially-annoying
song.  Note bunching is in the form of clumps.  Another Mode sounds like Doctor
S got to it.  Watch the demo if you really want to see the first half of this
song (the rest is more or less the same).

6/6/-  Weighted Action by Deep Emotion.  Last stage.
SLOW
_Speed_: 6.5, 6
_Technicality_: 7.5, 8
_Rhythm_: 7, 8
_Note Bunching_: 6.5, 8
_Overall_: 7, 8

Comments: I kept getting this song mixed up with Peace-Out, until I got to the
force section in physics.  Now I can't get it out of my head.  This is a very
technical song (as least it seems so to Yours Truly).  Few people play this
song.  Don't slip on those Denim-like sections where you have to make a quick
transition between all the white keys and all the black keys.  There is one and
only one purpose of the scratch in Hard Mode: to utterly confuse you (well, it
*almost* worked, but by some odd miracle, I made it out with something in my
meter).  If you can somehow get past the drum/clap section, you'll be all right
(I hope).  Basic and Hard Modes are different.

3/4/5  Zanzibar by Delaware.  1st stage.
THIS SECTION STARTS AND ENDS WITH A SLOW SONG
_Speed_: (?), (?), 5.5
_Technicality_: (?), (?), 6.5
_Rhythm_: (?), (?), 8
_Note Bunching_: (?), (?), 8.5
_Overall_: (?), (?), 7.5

Comments: No one really likes to play this song.  Therefore, I only have the
ratings for Another Mode.  I WILL tell you one thing about Another Mode: After
the "melody" of the song, the rhythm gets really tricky.  It reminds me of
Destruction or Release Your Mind Another.  From there, try to find the breaks
between phrases.  Do a bit of praying, and you should pass.  Whew, this is THE
last song that I'll type about.

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XI. Just for fun (everything that just doesn't fit anywhere else). . .

What did that screen say again?

Most of the "Bad" or "Poor" screens will simply say, "Miss", "Poor", or "Failed
Play".  During parts of Linn 1999 and Kakattenkonkai, there will be a "Miss"
screen with a lot of words.  These words say, "No kidding?  We doubt that you
could play seriously!" (or something to that effect).  During parts of The Fall
and Love So Groovy (and maybe a few other songs, like I Live Just 4 U), there
will be a "Miss" screen with words.  These words say, "You miss one, that's
your only chance." (or something to that effect).  The car that will appear if
you mess up on Thrash Traxx or Super Highway reads, "More speed, more
techni(que)."  I still need to see if there's anything interesting to report
about the Popcorn, Boa Boa Lady and Tokai post card or the Ska a Go Go sign. 
I'm trying to figure out what that unique Love So Groovy screen says.


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But I don't want the original settings. . .

If you want to speed songs up/play the same song more than once/play in the
center/and some other neat stuff, press the Effector button after you insert
ALL of your coins.  The menu that will pop up will have five options.  In case
you lost that little info card on the cabinet, here's what it basically says:

Battle/1P-Center: If you only have enough for one player, this option (seen as
"Battle") will switch to 1P-Center.  In the latter mode, you'll be using the 1P
scratch and the 2P keys (which may royally mess someone like the *ahem* author
up).  In Battle mode, you and your friend (I hope) will have the same notes for
most of the songs.  Certain songs do not have Battle Mode, and a little message
somewhere will alert you to these songs (anything above 7 is Couple only).

Double Modes: I'm not quite sure what the difference is between the Double
Modes, but I do know that it requires enough for two players, and you'll get
two stages, regardless whether or not you pass the first stage.

Hi-Speed: For those of you who think that Spaced Out is simply TOO slow, use
this option to speed it up.  The speed that the notes comes down will speed up,
but the song itself will still be the same speed (if you close your eyes and
listen, the song should sound exactly the same).  For thsoe of you who play
nothing but Hi-Speed, try playing a round WITHOUT this option.  You'll be
surprised at the difficulty of some of the songs (my teacher always said, "It's
hardest to do things slow").

Random/Mirror: Genom Screams and Super Highway getting boring?  With this
option, you'll always have a scrambled set of notes to bang away on.  Random
scrambles the notes, and Mirror will transpose the notes (so that the zigzag in
Kakattenkontai will go from left to right).

Hidden/Sudden: The option that is the hardest to pull off.  Hidden will make
the notes disappear two beats before they are to be played, Sudden will reveal
the notes two beats before they are to be played, and Hidden/Sudden will make
all the notes disappear.  Confusing, eh?

All Music On: WHAT?  This option isn't enabled?  After you insert your coins,
press the 2P leftmost key 9 times, the 2P middle key 9 times, and the 2P
rightmost key 8 or 9 times.  The screen will flash, and you'll be able to
choose all songs.

All Another Songs: On the Mode Select screen, hold down the Effector key.  Now
select Hard Mode.  Happy hunting!

Alphabetical listings: This really helps when all songs are listed.  On the
Song Select screen, hold down the Effector key and press the 1P start button. 
The songs should switch to alphabetical order.

Option cancel: If you feel like removing any Hi-Speed, Hidden/Sudden, or
Random/Mirror settings, press the Effector key 3 or 4 times on the Song Select
screen.  A mini-menu will pop up on the lower left corner of the screen.  Press
the keys that you pressed earlier to enable these options to cancel.

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Expert Modes:

(songs listed in order they appear.  Those with * are played in Another Mode).

_Soft Groove Mix_: Watchingout, Rugged Ash, Moment, Love So Groovy, La
Bossanova de Febienne.

_Assorted Box Mix_: Do You Love Me?, Keep on Movin', The Fall, Tokai,
Manmachine Plays Jazz.

_Techno Course_: TetraQ*, Paranoia Max*, Sparker*, Release Your Mind*, Genom
Screams.

_Scratch Course_: Nofia*, Tokai*, Deep Clear Eyes, Freakout* (?), La Bossanova
de Febienne* (?) (My friend and I failed on Deep Clear Eyes).

_Dance Course_: Turning the Motor Over*, Watchingout*, Zanzibar*, Deep in You,
Luv To Me*.

_Upper Beat Mix_: Linn 1999, Logical Dash, R3, 321 Stars, Chain*.

_Final Stage Mix_: 20, November*, Ska a Go Go, Super Highway, Drunk Monky, Hell
Scaper.

_Classic Remix_: Love So Groovy*, Deep Clear Eyes*, Attack the Music*, Ska a Go
Go*, Super Highway*.

_Nagureo Course_: Moment*, Boa Boa Lady*, Linn 1999, Do You Love Me?*, 20,
November* (?) (it's some remix of a remix).

_Final Stage Remix_: 22Dunk*, Denim*, Crymson*, Hell Scaper*, Genom Screams*
(?) (my friend and I failed Crymson*.  That song sure wasn't easy!).

If you REALLY want to get as far into Expert Mode as you can, drag a friend
along and play Couple Mode.  It's a lot easier.

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Author's opinion

Top Ten Most Popular Songs (as seen by me):
1. Moment (any mode)
2. Prince on a Star (Hard Mode)
3. Super Highway (Hard or Super Subway Mix)
4. Hell Scaper (either mode)
5. Release Your Mind (any mode)
6. Luv To Me (any mode)
7. TetraQ (any mode)
8. Logical Dash (Hard Mode)
9. Crymson (any mode)
10. The Fall (any mode)

Three Songs That SHOULD Be Played More Often:
1. Ska a Go Go
2. Drunk Monky
3. Any Slake song

Top three songs that others want from the original Hip Hop Mania:
1. Overdoser (and you would not believe how many people want this one back)
2. Area Code (seriously)
3. Jam Jam Reggae (oh, well, I would rather have e-motion)

LOW SCORE AWARDS
It's easy to get a high score.  But how low can you go without failing?

WINNER: Do You Love Me? (Hard Mode): 36,774

Honorable Mention (no e-mails, please):
Watchingout (Another Mode) (someone else played this): 39,500.
Paranoia Max (Funky Bleep Mix): 47,000-49,000 (can't quite remember)
TetraQ (Another Mode): 48,000
La Bossanova de Febienne: 48,000, most of it with one hand

THE TWO SETS OF SONGS THAT I'D REALLY LIKE TO SEE:

I've seen these somewhere. . .:
Paranoia Max (Dirty Mix)
Luv To Me (Disco Mix)
Genom Screams
Deep Clear Eyes
Ska a Go Go
R3

They changed the GRAPHICS!:
Luv To Me
Luv To Me (Disco Mix)
Boa Boa Lady (Jamming Mix)
Boa Boa Lady

Web sites to check out if you're really stumped (Warning: They're in Chinese):
www.kimi.com and www.yuhi.nu (Tracy heartily thanks Shawn Kuek).

Four hardest songs I can play (just so that you know how *cough* *cough* good
the author of this FAQ is): Attack the Music (49 Music Mix), Denim (twice),
Release Your Mind (Another), and Tokai (Another) (I can usually pass these).

I'm currently working on: Denim, Drunk Monky, and Sparker (first two on Hard
Mode, last one on Another Mode).
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X. Credits

This FAQ was supposed to be much more boring than it really is.  You can thank
these people for making it not so boring.

Gamefaqs.com, Gameadvice.com and Gamesdomain.co.uk
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For posting this FAQ.  Have you taken the Poll of the Day at Gamefaqs.com yet?


My (ahem) friends (RYU, Mattxima, Sakura, No. 4, the Tiger and the Dragonfly,
and anyone who I may have forgotten)
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For giving me lots of song data and for playing my requests.  I love you all. 
No wait, that would make me a cheating girl!


Those who were nice enough to attempt Couple Mode with me
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For more song data, and (sorry 'bout the insult) some data on what gives the
average person trouble in a song.


Whoever else I watched
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For giving me song data and for putting up with me (especially you guys at
Jungle Fun).


Deathlok the Demolisher (deathlok@thefiresauce.com)
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For giving me constant reprimands on my interpretation of lyrics (check out my
DDR FAQ for more reprimands).


BemaniOtaku@aol.com
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For some Beatmania history.  I hear rumors of a 4th Mix in The Middle of
Nowhere. . .


Shawn Kuek (djwombat2000@hotmail.com)
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For those really neat web sites!


Konami
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For making another great game!


You
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For reading all the way to the credits.


ABSOLUTELY NO THANKS TO THE LUNKHEADS WHO ASKED, "ARE YOU ADDICTED TO THIS
GAME?"

Do you have any questions, comments, or CLEAN jokes?  Send them to
cherriebomber@yahoo.com.  Please note that I may not answer your e-mails right
away.  My life calls.

So you really want to know who I am?  Look for a girl who plays any course with
three stars or more on Expert Mode with someone else.  And I talk really,
really fast.  As Skywalker keeps telling me, "Speak half as fast, and maybe
we'd understand you."  Right.





















Do you guys actually read this stuff?  If you do, feel free to e-mail me.  It's
just for fun (and it's a test, in a sense).

*What would happen if the world was addicted to this game?  That's a scary
thought.  I don't think I want to hear my teachers singing to Destruction,
Moment, Nofia, Luv To Me, R3, and Prince on a Star, thank you very much.  All
the elevator music would somehow relate to Come on and Get It.  Ugh.  And
hypnotists playing Release Your Mind. . .yuck!  So let's just let the demon
with the red face and the long white hair take over this world and get off the
subject.  Wait, why do I want some demon to take over this world?  For that
matter, why is that demon trying to take over this FAQ?  No!  You can't have
it!  I'll start singing I Live Just 4 U. . .good, the demon went away.  Okay,
I'll shut up. . .*
