music.wikisort.org - CompositionAlive is the fourth Japanese studio album (sixth overall) by South Korean boy band Big Bang. It was released on March 28, 2012[1] including 10 songs: 4 Japanese versions, 2 new songs and 4 songs already released in Korean from the EP of same name.[2] The album is the first release of the group under the label YGEX, a partnership between the Korean agency YG Entertainment with the Japanese label Avex Trax. The album was re-released on June 20 under the name "Alive -Monster Edition-". It included 9 songs of the Alive original album, 1 Japanese version and 2 songs released in Korean.[3]
This article is about the Japanese album. For Big Bang's Korean EP of same name, see
Alive (Big Bang EP).
2012 studio album by Big Bang
Alive |
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 Regular edition cover |
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Released | March 28, 2012 (2012-03-28) |
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Recorded | YG Studio, Seoul, South Korea 2012 |
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Genre |
- Dance-pop
- electropop
- hip hop
- R&B
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Length | 30:43 |
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Label | YGEX |
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Producer | |
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Release
The album was released in five different editions: 2 CD+2DVD+Photobook (Type E comes with Goods and an exclusive video on DVD Disc 2. This version is only available at HMV Japan.[4]), 2 CD+DVD (Type B comes with the DVD Disc 2 and Type C with the DVD Disc 3) and a Regular edition.[5]
Monster edition
A re-released edition, titled "Alive -Monster Edition-", was released in 3 versions: CD+DVD+T-shirt,[6] CD+DVD[7] and CD only.[3][8]
Composition
All songs from the album were written and produced by G-Dragon. On the Korean songs, additional rap lyrics were written by T.O.P. The song "Wings" was written and sung by Daesung.
The album includes 2 original Japanese songs, such as "Ego" and "Feeling"; Japanese versions of the songs "Blue", "Fantastic Baby", "Bad Boy" and "Haru Haru", previously released in Korean and 4 originally Korean songs, "Intro (Alive)", "Love Dust", "Ain't No Fun" and "Wings", Daesung's solo song. The Japanese version of the song "Haru Haru" was previously released on the greatest hits album The Best of Big Bang.
"Feeling" is produced and arranged by the German EDM and electro house producer and DJ Alexander Ridha A.K.A Boys Noize.
Since the album does not have singles, all music videos from the album ("Fantastic Baby", "Blue" and "Bad Boy") were released through music TV channels, such as MTV Japan, Space Shower TV and M-ON! (Music On! TV).
The group performed the Japanese version of the song "Fantastic Baby" on NTV's show Happy Music on March 30, on NHK's show Music Japan and on NTV's show Music Lovers on April 1.
Track listings
Alive – Digital edition[9]Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement |
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1. | "Alive" (Intro) | G-Dragon, Teddy, T.O.P | Dee.P, G-Dragon, Teddy | Teddy | 0:48 |
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2. | "Fantastic Baby" (Japanese version) | G-Dragon, T.O.P, Teddy, Verbal | G-Dragon, Teddy | Teddy | 3:52 |
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3. | "Blue" (Japanese version) | G-Dragon, Teddy, T.O.P, Sunny Boy | G-Dragon, Choice37 | Teddy | 3:54 |
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4. | "Love Dust" | G-Dragon, Teddy, T.O.P | G-Dragon, Teddy | Teddy | 3:52 |
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5. | "Feeling" (Japanese version) | G-Dragon, T.O.P, Sunny Boy | Boys Noize, G-Dragon | Boys Noize | 3:34 |
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6. | "Ain't No Fun" | G-Dragon, T.O.P | G-Dragon, DJ Murf, Peejay | DJ Murf, Peejay | 3:42 |
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7. | "Bad Boy" (Japanese version) | G-Dragon, T.O.P, Sunny Boy | G-Dragon, Choice 37 | Choice37 | 3:58 |
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8. | "Ego" (Japanese version) | G-Dragon, T.O.P, Sunny Boy | Ham Seung-Chun, Wookjin Kang, G-Dragon | Ham Seung-Chun | 3:26 |
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9. | "Wings" (D-Lite solo) | G-Dragon, Daesung (D-Lite) | G-Dragon, PK | PK, Dee.P | 3:43 |
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Total length: | 30:43 |
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Alive – Physical edition (bonus track)[10]Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement |
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10. | "Haru Haru" (Japanese version) | Shikata, iNoZzi, G-Dragon, Seiko Fujibayashi | G-Dragon, Daishi Dance | Daishi Dance | 4:17 |
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Total length: | 34:59 |
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Disc 2: CD+DVD Edition – DVD bonus tracks (Japanese version – limited type A, type B and type E)Title |
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1. | "Making of "Alive"" (recording & photo shooting) | |
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2. | "Fantastic Baby" (music video – making of) | |
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3. | "Blue" (music video – making of) | |
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4. | "Bad Boy" (music video – making of) | |
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5. | ""Big Bang is Back" Interview" | |
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6. | "Backstage of "2012 YG Family Concert in Japan"" (Big Bang cut; type E only) | |
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Disc 3: CD+DVD Edition – DVD bonus tracks (Japanese version – limited type A, type C and type E)Title |
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1. | "Fantastic Baby" (music video -Ver. 0-; Japanese version) | |
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2. | "Blue" (music video; Japanese version) | |
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3. | "Bad Boy" (music video; Japanese version) | |
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4. | "Big Bang is Back" (TV Advertisement) | |
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Alive Monster Edition – Repackage[8]Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement |
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1. | "Still Alive" | G-Dragon, Teddy, T.O.P | Dee.P, G-Dragon, Teddy | Dee.P, G-Dragon, Teddy | 3:18 |
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2. | "Monster" (Japanese version) | G-Dragon, T.O.P, Sunny Boy | G-Dragon, PK | PK, Dee.P | 4:38 |
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3. | "Fantastic Baby" (Japanese version) | G-Dragon, T.O.P, Verbal | G-Dragon, Teddy | Teddy | 3:50 |
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4. | "Blue" (Japanese version) | G-Dragon, T.O.P, Sunny Boy | G-Dragon, Teddy | Teddy | 3:59 |
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5. | "Love Dust" | G-Dragon, Teddy, T.O.P | G-Dragon, Teddy | Teddy | 3:51 |
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6. | "Feeling" | G-Dragon, T.O.P, Sunny Boy | Boys Noize, G-Dragon | Boys Noize | 3:33 |
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7. | "Ain't No Fun" | G-Dragon, T.O.P | G-Dragon, DJ Murf, Peejay | DJ Murf, Peejay | 3:43 |
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8. | "Bad Boy" (Japanese version) | G-Dragon, T.O.P, Sunny Boy | G-Dragon, Choice 37 | Choice 37 | 3:55 |
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9. | "Ego" | G-Dragon, T.O.P, Sunny Boy | Ham Seung-Chun, Wookjin Kang, G-Dragon | Ham Seung-Chun | 3:25 |
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10. | "Wings" (D-Lite solo) | G-Dragon, Daesung | G-Dragon, PK | PK, Dee.P | 3:43 |
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11. | "Bingle Bingle" | G-Dragon, T.O.P | Teddy, G-Dragon, Won Jin Seo | Teddy, Won Jin Seo | 3:00 |
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12. | "Haru Haru" (Japanese version; bonus track) | Shikata, iNoZzi, Shoko Fujibayashi, G-Dragon | G-Dragon, Daishi Dance | Daishi Dance | 4:16 |
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CD+DVD Edition – DVD bonus tracks[8]Title |
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1. | "Monster" (music video -ver. 0-) | |
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2. | "Fantastic Baby" (music video -ver. final-; Japanese version) | |
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3. | "Blue" (music video; Korean version) | |
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4. | "Bad Boy" (music video; Korean version) | |
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5. | "Fantastic Baby" (music video; Korean version) | |
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6. | "Making of "Alive -Monster Edition-"" (album making of) | |
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Charts
Album
Alive
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Alive Monster Edition
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Sales
Chart |
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Oricon physical sales |
217,000+ |
Certifications
Accolades
Year |
Award-Giving Body |
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Result |
2013 |
Japan Gold Disc Award |
Best 3 Albums (Asian) |
Won[17] |
Release history
References
- "Alive Big Bangのプロフィールならオリコン芸能人事典-Oricon Style" (in Japanese). Oricon Style. Retrieved 2012-06-01.
- "iTunes - Music - Alive by Big Bang". iTunes Store. Retrieved 2012-06-01.
- "Alive – Monster Edition Big Bangのプロフィールならオリコン芸能人事典-Oricon Style" (in Japanese). Oricon Style. Retrieved 2012-05-18.
- "(HMV / Lawson Limited Novelty) Alive (First Press Limited Edition Type E)(CD+2DVD+Photo Book+Face Towel+Original Logo Take Out Bag) / HMV Online" (in Japanese). HMV Group. Retrieved 2012-06-01.
- "Big Bang is Back!全世界待望、2012年完全復活のニュー・アルバム3月28日リリース!!" (in Japanese). YGEX. Retrieved 2012-05-18.
- "Alive-Monster Edition-(初回生産限定盤) Big Bangのプロフィールならオリコン芸能人事典-Oricon Style" (in Japanese). Oricon Style. Retrieved 2012-05-18.
- "Alive-Monster Edition-(DVD付) Big Bangのプロフィールならオリコン芸能人事典-Oricon Style" (in Japanese). Oricon Style. Retrieved 2012-05-18.
- "全世界16ヶ国25都市でのワールドツアー日本公演(Big Bang Alive Tour 2012 In Japan)開催記念 New Album(Alive -Monster Edition-)2012.6.20 on sale" (in Japanese). YGEX. Retrieved 2012-05-18.
- "iTunes - ミュージック – Big Bang Alive」". iTunes Store. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
- "Amazon.jp: Big Bang Alive (CD)". Amazon. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
- "Japan Top Albums Sales". Billboard Japan. April 9, 2012. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
- "アルバムランキング 2012年04月09日付". Oricon. April 9, 2012. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
- "アルバムランキング2012年度". Oricon. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
- "Japan Top Albums Sales". Billboard Japan. July 2, 2012. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
- "Big Bang Alive -Monster Edition-". Oricon. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
- "Japanese album certifications – Big Bang – Alive" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved June 1, 2012. Select 2012年04月 on the drop-down menu
- "Award Winners of 2013". Retrieved January 8, 2013.
- "Big Bang New Album『Alive』2012.3.28" (in Japanese). YGEX. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
- "Alive -Monster Edition-』 2012.06.20 On Sale". YGEX. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
External links
Big Bang |
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Studio albums | |
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Extended plays | |
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Single albums | |
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Live albums | |
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Compilation albums | |
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Concert tours | World tours |
- Alive Galaxy Tour
- Made World Tour
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Japan tours |
- Japan Dome Tour
- Japan Dome Tour X
- Last Dance Tour
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Asian tours | |
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Fan meetings | |
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Films | |
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Publication |
- Shouting out to the World!
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Related articles |
- YG Entertainment
- Avex Group Asia
- Universal Music Group
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- Discography
- Videography
- Songs
- Awards and nominations
- Concert tours
- Solo tours
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