Zan (song)
| "Zan" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Dir en Grey | ||||
| from the album Gauze | ||||
| B-side | "Yurameki S.N.Y. Mix" | |||
| Released | January 20, 1999 | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 12:38 | |||
| Label | East West | |||
| Composer | Kaoru | |||
| Lyricist | Kyo | |||
| Producer | Yoshiki | |||
| Dir en Grey singles chronology | ||||
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"Zan" (残-ZAN-) is a single by Japanese rock band Dir en grey, released on January 20, 1999, by East West. It was ending theme for the Japanese television program Ninki-sha de ikou!.[1]
It was released simultaneously with “Akuro no Oka” and "Yurameki" as the band's first releases on a major label. All three were re-recorded and included on the single "19990120", which was released on January 17, 2024, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the band's debut on a major label.[2][3]
Composition
"Zan" was produced by Yoshiki, leader of the band X Japan. The title track was composed by guitarist Kaoru, while the lyrics were written by vocalist Kyo. The B-side of the single is a remixed version of “Yurameki”, a song composed by drummer Shinya.[4]
Reception and commercial performance
The single reached sixth place on Oricon Singles Chart and remained on chart for five weeks.[1] In February 1999, it was certified gold by RIAJ for selling over 100,000 copies.[5]
The music video for "Zan" was featured on the Japanese television program Music Station, which received much criticism from viewers outraged by the violent content of the clip.[6][7]
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Kyo.
| No. | Title | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Zan" (残-ZAN-) | Kaoru | 5:06 |
| 2. | "Yurameki S.N.Y. Mix" | Shinya | 5:51 |
| Total length: | Kyo | ||
Personnel
References
- ^ a b "残-ZAN- | DIR EN GREY". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-11-17.
- ^ Jack (2023-11-14). "DIR EN GREY's "19990120" revives three debut singles". JROCK NEWS. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ "DIR EN GREY、デビュー25周年記念シングル『19990120』来年1/17リリース決定！デビュー・シングルより「ゆらめき」、「残」、「アクロの丘」再録！". Gekirock (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ "DIR EN GREYの歌詞一覧リスト - 歌ネット". www.uta-net.com. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ "ゴールドディスク認定" (Search for "Dir en grey" in the "アーティスト" field and select "検索".). RIAJ (in Japanese). Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- ^ "DIR EN GREY". JaME. 2014-06-05. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- ^ Kyo [@kyo_official] (January 21, 2022). "こんなのありましたよ。電話なりっぱ！これ好き" (Tweet) – via Twitter.