Maialino!
| "Maialino!" | ||||
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| Single by misono | ||||
| from the album Uchi | ||||
| Released | February 15, 2012 | |||
| Genre | J-pop, pop/rock | |||
| Label | Avex Trax (Japan) | |||
| Misono singles chronology | ||||
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| Alternative covers | ||||
 CD+DVD | ||||
Maialino! / 「...。」 no Tsuzuki ~Eien Nante Nai... Itsuka Owari ga Aru Keredo~ (マイアリーノ！／「...。」の続き ～永遠なんてない... いつか終わりがあるけれど～ / "...。"Continuation ~There is No Eternity... But There Will Be an End Someday~) is the second single by artist misono under the pseudonym "Me" and the second in her era post Me. The single charted at #61 on the Oricon weekly charts and remained on the charts for three weeks.
The single was a collaborative effort with Mono Comme Ça, a fashion brand throughout Japan.
Background[edit]
Maialino! / 「...。」 no Tsuzuki ~Eien Nante Nai... Itsuka Owari ga Aru Keredo~ is the second single by Japanese artist misono under the pseudonym "Me," and eighteenth overall single. The single charted on the Oricon Singles Charts at #61 and remained on the charts for three consecutive weeks.[1]
For the single, misono collaborated with fashion apparel designer and distributor Mono Comme Ça (MONO COMME ÇA).[2][3] The cover art of the CD+DVD edition of the single featured the brand's Valentine's Day piglet mascot named Maialino, which was designed by Shinichi Hara, who has designed covers for Ayumi Hamasaki albums.[4]
The single was released in both standard CD and in a CD+DVD combo.[5][6] Both versions contained the a-sides with their respective instrumentals; however, despite being touted as a double a-side, only "Maialino!" contained a music video.
"Maialino!" was composed by AKIRASTAR, with lyrics written by Toshio-chan.[7] AKIRASTAR had previously worked with misono for her song "Watashi Iro" and for the medley (track #1) on her album Cover Album.[8] AKIRASTAR also composed the music for "「...。」 no Tsuzuki ~Eien Nante Nai... Itsuka Owari ga Arukedo~," while misono wrote the lyrics and performed the piece.[9]
Music video[edit]
The music video for "Maialino!" carried the story of the piglet named Maialino, who was wandering alone. They were found by a small child, who took them home to their elder - in the video, their elder appears to be a grandmother. Throughout the video, Maialino is shown love, affection and overall happiness.
On October 15, 2012, avex's official YouTube uploaded a short version of the music video.[10]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arranger(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Maialino!" (マイアリーノ！) | Toshio-chan | misono | AKIRASTAR | 7:12 |
| 2. | "「...。」no Tsuzuki ~Eien Nante Nai... Itsuka Owari ga Aru Keredo~" (「...。」の続き 〜永遠なんてない．．．いつか終わりがあるけれど〜) | misono | misono | AKIRASTAR | 5:43 |
| 3. | "Maialino!" (Instrumental) | misono | AKRIASTAR | 7:11 | |
| 4. | "「...。」no Tsuzuki ~Eien Nante Nai... Itsuka Owari ga Aru Keredo~" (Instrumental) | misono | AKIRASTAR | 5:43 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Maialino!" (Music Video) | 7:18 |
| Total length: | 7:18 | |
References[edit]
- ^ "マイアリーノ！／「...。」の続き 〜永遠なんてない．．．いつか終わりがあるけれど〜 / misono / ORICON STYLE (archive)". Oricon (archive). Archived from the original on July 2, 2013. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Misono Character Goods in Shibuya / Misono x MONO COMME CA". Tokyo Fashion on flickr. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
- ^ "2/15発売シングル MONO COMME CAオリジナル特典決定！(2/15 Single Release MONO COMME CA Original Design Decision!)". misono Official News (in Japanese). Retrieved June 8, 2017.
- ^ "Shinichi Hara Credits". All Music. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
- ^ "Maialino! / "..." no Tsuzuki -Eien nante nai...Itsuka Owari ga Arukeredo - misono/Me CD Album". CDJapan. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
- ^ "Maialino! / 「…。」no Tsuzuki - Eien nantenai... Itsuka Owari ga Arukeredo - (SINGLE+DVD)(Japan Version)". YesAsia. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
- ^ "Toshi-chan Discography". Discogs. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
- ^ "AKIRASTAR Discography". Discogs. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
- ^ "「...。」の続き ～永遠なんてない...いつか終わりがあるけれど～misono歌詞". Utamap. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
- ^ "misono / マイアリーノ！". avex Official on YouTube. Retrieved June 8, 2017.