Miracle Light
"Miracle Light" (ミラクルライト, Mirakuru Raito) is the 33rd single by Japanese singer/songwriter Chisato Moritaka. Written by Moritaka and Harry Hosono, the single was released by One Up Music on October 15, 1997.[1][2]
| "Miracle Light" | ||||
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| Single by Chisato Moritaka | ||||
| from the album Kotoshi no Natsu wa More Better | ||||
| Language | Japanese | |||
| B-side | "Miracle Woman" | |||
| Released | October 15, 1997 | |||
| Format | 8 cm CD single | |||
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| Length | 3:38 | |||
| Label | One Up Music | |||
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| Producer(s) | Harry Hosono | |||
| Chisato Moritaka singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| Miracle Light on YouTube | ||||
Background
"Miracle Light" fulfilled a life-long dream of Moritaka to collaborate with veteran musician Hosono. In addition to recording the single, they both starred in a Lawson commercial.[3]
Music video
The music video is presented as an interactive puzzle game, with a collage of photos, animation, and a stage performance by Moritaka dressed in a witch costume.[3]
Other versions
Moritaka re-recorded the song and uploaded the video on her YouTube channel on July 20, 2013.[5] This version is also included in Moritaka's 2014 self-covers DVD album Love Vol. 5.[6]
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Chisato Moritaka; all music is composed and arranged by Harry Hosono.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Miracle Light" (Mirakuru Raito (ミラクルライト)) | 3:38 |
| 2. | "Miracle Woman" (Mirakuru Ūman (ミラクルウーマン)) | 4:07 |
| 3. | "Miracle Light (Original Karaoke)" (Mirakuru Raito (Orijinaru Karaoke) (ミラクルライト (オリジナル・カラオケ))) | 3:37 |
Chart positions
| Charts (1997) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japanese Oricon Singles Chart[4] | 20 |
Personnel
- Chisato Moritaka – vocals, drums
- Harry Hosono – keyboards, guitar, bass
References
- "｢ミラクルライト｣（CD)". Chisato Moritaka Official Website. Up-Front Group. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
- McClure, Steve (1997-12-13). "Japanese Label to Showcase Producers". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-04-14.
- Moritaka, Chisato (2012-09-17). 『ミラクルライト』 セルフライナーノート. YouTube. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
- "ミラクルライト/森高千里". Oricon. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
- Moritaka, Chisato (2013-07-20). 森高千里 『ミラクルライト』 【セルフカヴァー】. YouTube. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
- "「デビュー25周年企画 森高千里 セルフカバーシリーズ "LOVE" Vol.5」". Chisato Moritaka Official Website. Up-Front Group. Retrieved 2020-04-06.