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Clvis (Kagi)
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Wikipedia article
is a song recorded by Japanese singer Shizuka Kudo. It was released as a single by Pony Canyon on September 6, 2006. It served as the theme song to the tanpatsu dramas aired from July through September 2006 on AX's 'Drama Complex' time slot.
Background and composition
"Clvis (Kagi)" was written by Miyuki Nakajima and arranged by Ichiz Seo. It marks Kudo's first collaboration with Nakajima in eight years, since "Setsu Getsu Ka". The title "Clvis" is latin for "key". Nakajima wrote the song with Kudo in mind. She thought a song with latin influences should be sung by someone with a strong gaze, such as Kudo. Lyrically, the song deals with the theme of self-realization and explores the social nature of people. Nakajima writes about a protagonist "braving seas and people alike" in quest for the "keys of life", which she concludes is an puzzling endeavor. The song is composed in the key of C minor and set to a tempo of 100 beats per minute. Kudo's vocals span one octave, from B3 to B4.
Critical reception
The latin-inspired track was praised for Kudo's ringing vocals and Nakajima's strong storytelling skills; their collaboration was deemed "miraculous". Kudo was praised as a three-dimensional, versatile vocalist; the single's B-side was described by critics as equally as well-executed as the main track, in spite of being in a completely different thematic register from "Clvis".
Cover version
In 2006, Nakajima recorded a cover of the song for her album, 'Lullaby Singer'.
Chart performance
"Clvis" debuted at number 67 on the Oricon Singles Chart, selling 2,000 copies in its first week, and charted for three weeks.
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Category:2006 songs
Category:2006 singles
Category:Japanese television drama theme songs
Category:Songs written by Miyuki Nakajima
Category:Shizuka Kudo songs
Category:Miyuki Nakajima songs
Category:Pony Canyon singles
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