Hello everyone, and sorry for always being so slow to post news lately m(_ _)m
It's been announced that A.B.C-Z will be releasing their 11th CD Single, called Natsu to Kimi no Uta (夏と君のうた), on 1st September, 2021!
From the
OHP:
The second single under Z PROJECT is the first time with a writing team of this calibre!
"Natsu to Kimi no Uta" was announced as the theme song of the drama "Chijou no Seppun", starring Hashimoto Ryosuke.
It will be released on September 1st.
When the drama started broadcasting the writing team was kept secret, but now they can finally be announced along with the single's release!
Composer: Okuda Tamio, lyricist: Ozawa Kazuhiro (Speed Wagon), arrangement: Funayama Motoki.
"Natsu to Kimi no Uta" is a middle-tempo rock tune born from an exceptional lineup.
The melody has an Okuda Tamio feel to it, and Ozawa Kazuhiro's sweet, sad lyrics shine through.
Johnny's × Okuda Tamio × Ozawa Kazuhiro (Speed Wagon)
Please enjoy the result of this new combination!
There will be 3 versions of the CD and details of each version can be found under the cut, along with links where you can preorder. If you are able to, please consider actually buying a copy and supporting ABC-Z!
First Press Limited Edition A (CD+DVD) ¥1,760 (tax incl.)
<CD>
01.「夏と君のうた」(Natsu to Kimi no Uta) ※Theme song of drama "Chijou no Seppun"
02.「恋に落ちたんだ」(Koi ni Ochitanda)
03.「恋に落ちたんだ」-Inst.-
<Bonus DVD>
①「夏と君のうた」(Natsu to Kimi no Uta) Music Clip
② Making of 「夏と君のうた」(Natsu to Kimi no Uta) Music Clip & Jacket Shooting
<Enclosed Privilege>
● Campaign Card (※
Details)
Preorder:
CD Japan / Amazon.co.jp
with Bonus,
without Bonus /
HMV First Press Limited Edition B (CD+DVD) ¥1,760 (tax incl.)
<CD>
01.「夏と君のうた」(Natsu to Kimi no Uta) ※Theme song of drama "Chijou no Seppun"
02.「VIVA You達!!」(VIVA Youtachi!!)
03.「VIVA You達!!」-Inst.-
<Bonus DVD>
● 夏と○みのうた (Natsu to __mi no Uta)
When summer comes, I think of your song.
No matter how old I get.
But in fact, you had many kinds of tones, right?
A.B.C-Z will guess the "song" of the "__mi" with memories of summer!?
<Enclosed Privilege>
● Campaign Card (※
Details)
Preorder:
CD Japan / Amazon.co.jp
with Bonus,
without Bonus /
HMV Regular Edition (CD Only) ¥1,210 (tax incl.)
<CD>
01.「夏と君のうた」(Natsu to Kimi no Uta) ※Theme song of drama "Chijou no Seppun"
02.「Happy Happy Happiness」
03.「You’ve got no fear...」
04.「夏と君のうた」-Inst.-
05.「Happy Happy Happiness」-Inst.-
06.「You’ve got no fear...」-Inst.-
<First Press Enclosed Privilege>
● Campaign Card (※
Details)
<First Press Specification>
● Picture Label
Preorder:
CD Japan / Amazon.co.jp
with Bonus,
without Bonus /
HMV Some sites also have a bundled set of all 3 versions available for preorder:
・
CD Japan (¥4,300 +tax)
・Amazon.co.jp: There's no bundle available but to buy all 3 versions (with preorder bonus) is approx. ¥4,730 (tax incl.)
・HMV: There's no bundle but you can easily add all 3 versions to your cart at once from
here.
Campaign Details: Each copy of the single comes with a campaign card with a serial code. Within the given time period, for each serial code you input on a special site, you can choose ONE of the following member solo wallpapers to download.
Download Period: 2021/8/31 10:00 〜 2021/9/5 23:59
Things to Note:
・You can choose the size of the wallpaper to fit either smartphone or PC.
・Each serial code can only be used once.
・The code can only be used during the campaign period above.
Additionally, each version of the single has a preorder bonus available from CD Shops when you preorder, on a first-come first-served basis as supplies are limited. You can see previews of the bonuses
here.
★ Limited Edition A: Clearfile (A4 size)
★ Limited Edition B: Clear Poster (A4 size)
★ Regular Edition: Masking Tape (T/N: washi tape)
Note:
※ The bonus for each version is a different design.
※ Not all shops offer the bonuses, so check before you buy!
🎦 They will be premiering the PV for Natsu to Kimi no Uta on Youtube at 22:00 JST on 17th August (today!), you can find it (and set a reminder beforehand!)
here!
ETA: They have now also posted a lyric video for
Natsu to Kimi no Uta, as well as the coupling songs
Koi ni Ochitanda,
VIVA Youtachi!!,
Happy Happy Happiness and
You've got no fear.... Additionally there is a
60sec Spot video, and a
digest of the bonus footage.
As always, I will update this post if more details about the single become known! Added details of the campaign cards!