Broken Mirror
"Broken Mirror" (stylized as "BROKEN MIRROR") is a song by Japanese electronica/rock duo Boom Boom Satellites, scheduled for release on June 6, 2012. It serves as the theme song for the fifth episode of the Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn OVA series.[1][2] It is the first English-language song used in the series,[3] after previous episodes featured songs by Chiaki Kuriyama, Kylee, CHEMISTRY, and earthmind.[2]
| "Broken Mirror" | ||||
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| Single by Boom Boom Satellites | ||||
| from the album Embrace | ||||
| Released | June 6, 2012 | |||
| Genre | Big beat, electronica, rock | |||
| Length | 6:18 | |||
| Label | gr8! Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Michiyuki Kawashima, Masayuki Nakano | |||
| Boom Boom Satellites singles chronology | ||||
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| Anime edition cover | ||||
 The anime edition single cover featuring Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn episode 5's titular "Black Unicorn", the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 "Banshee" | ||||
The single was released in two editions: a standard edition with only the title track and a remix of the track, and a special pressing that includes the version of the song as used in Gundam Unicorn. The standard edition will also include special CD-ROM data that consists of the different parts of the song to be used in remixing.[4] In cooperation with Nico Nico Douga, the band will be hosting a remix contest using this content, and the winning remix will be featured on the first ever Boom Boom Satellites remix album Remixed.[5]
Music video
On April 24, 2012, Boom Boom Satellites hosted a Ustream show where they filmed parts of the music video live. They made use of a "Scanning Control Live Projection" system to provide the visuals for the video. They collaborated with EDP Graphic Works for the visual effects, wardrobe stylist Shinichi Miter, writer Kensaku Kakimoto, and it was produced by Rock'n'Roll Japan.[6] The video was released on May 23, 2012.[7]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Boom Boom Satellites
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Broken Mirror" | 6:18 |
| 2. | "Broken Mirror" (The Lowbrows Remix) | 5:20 |
| Total length: | 11:42 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Broken Mirror" | 6:18 |
| 2. | "Broken Mirror" (Movie Edit) | 5:10 |
| 3. | "Broken Mirror" (The Lowbrows Remix) | 5:20 |
| Total length: | 16:55 | |
References
- "BOOM BOOM SATELLITES「ガンダムUC」主題歌をCD化". Natalie. April 16, 2012. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
- "BOOM BOOM SATELLITES、シングル"BROKEN MIRROR"発売決定". Tower Records. April 16, 2012. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
- "BOOM BOOM SATELLITES Contributing Theme Song for New GUNDAM Anime!publisher=Music Japan+". March 22, 2012. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
- "ブンブンサテライツ、自身初のリミックス素材収録＆フジロック出演決定". BARKS.jp. May 2, 2012. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
- Boom Boom Satellites (May 29, 2012). "BOOM BOOM SATELLITES×ニコニコ動画リミックス選手権開催決定！最優秀賞作品はBOOM BOOM SATELLITES初のリミックス・アルバムに収録 / BOOM BOOM SATELLITES x Nico Nico Douga Remix Contest! The best entry will be recorded on BOOM BOOM SATELLITES' first remix album". Facebook. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
- "BOOM BOOM SATELLITES、明日のPV撮影をUstream中継". Natalie. April 23, 2012. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
- "ブンブン、撮影現場Ust中継で話題のPVをフル公開". Natalie. May 23, 2012. Retrieved May 29, 2012.