| "In Motion" | ||||
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| Single by hide | ||||
| Released | July 10, 2002 | |||
| Recorded | Hitokuchizaka Studio, One Voice Komazawa Studio | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Label | Universal J | |||
| Songwriter(s) | hide | |||
| Producer(s) | hide | |||
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"In Motion" is a song by Japanese musician hide released as a single on July 10, 2002. Notable for being released four years after his death, it reached number 4 on the Oricon Singles Chart. [1] It was certified gold by the RIAJ in February 2020 for sales over 100,000. [2]
The demo track for "In Motion" was originally recorded during sessions for hide's second album Psyence , as was "Junk Story". I.N.A. completed it with contributions by other Spread Beaver members and Pata. Both "In Motion" and "Junk Story" were included on the Singles ~ Junk Story compilation a few days after this single. [3]
The single's B-sides are remixes of two songs from Psyence, done by I.N.A, and an instrumental version of "In Motion".
All songs written by hide.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "In Motion" | 4:58 |
| 2. | "Flame (Psyence Faction Version)" (Remixed by I.N.A.) | 6:59 |
| 3. | "Pose (Mixed LEMONed Jelly Mix Ver.9)" (Remixed by I.N.A.) | 6:19 |
| 4. | "In Motion (Voiceless Version)" | 4:57 |
The title track was covered by Fest Vainqueur for the Tribute III -Visual Spirits- tribute album, which was released on July 3, 2013. [5] Mini recorded a version for Tribute VI -Female Spirits-, released December 18, 2013. [6]
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