SACRA
MUSIC has released a new single from esteemed composer HIROYUKI SAWANO’s
vocal project SawanoHiroyuki[nZk] featuring global K-pop superstars TOMORROW
X TOGETHER entitled “LEveL.”
Featured
as the opening theme to the newly debuted TV animation SOLO LEVELING,
the track includes a distinctive rhythm and addictive sound composed by Sawano
and complemented by guest vocals from TOMORROW x TOGETHER, who perfectly match
the series’ powerful, high-speed storyline.
Known for his musical contributions to numerous anime series, TV dramas and films including Attack on Titan, Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway’s Flash and Promare, Sawano was tasked with both Solo Leveling’s opening theme as well as the series’ original score music. The hugely anticipated series made its worldwide debut last weekend, and is based on the Korean novel and comic of the same name (Original Work: DUBU (REDICE STUDIO), Chugong, h-goon [D&C Webtoon Biz.]), which has become an international hit.
Of the
song, HIROYUKI SAWANO says, “I feel very honored to produce the music
for Solo Leveling and also the main theme as SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]. I am
thankful for this opportunity to work with TOMORROW X TOGETHER. Their diverse
vocal styles enhanced the track’s groove and the edge of the sound, and I was
able to work feeling their talents on hand. It is a work that I look forward to
seeing as a TV viewer myself, so I really hope people will enjoy the anime
along with my music.”
WATCH A
COMMENT VIDEO FROM HIROYUKI SAWANO HERE
TOMORROW X TOGETHER add, “LEveL expresses the main character’s strength with its dark and heavy feeling. Its distinctive and addictive rhythm really sticks to your head once you hear it, so please enjoy our song over and over along with the anime.”
WATCH A COMMENT VIDEO FROM TOMORROW X TOGETHER HERE
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ABOUT
HIROYUKI SAWANO
Music composer who mainly creates background music for TV drama series, animations, and films, but also writes and arranges songs for other artists. From Spring 2014, he started SawanoHiroyuki[nZk], a project focusing on vocal tracks.
His main works include Fate / strange Fake, Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway’s Flash, Promare, Attack on Titan, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn, Kill la Kill, Guilty Crown, Blue Exorcist, Aldnoah.Zero, The Seven Deadly Sins, Team Medical Dragon, Mao, Platina Data, etc.
SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]
Official Site
ABOUT TOMORROW X TOGETHER
TOMORROW
X TOGETHER is a Korean boy group consisted of members: SOOBIN, YEONJUN,
BEOMGYU, TAEHYUN and HUENINGKAI. Their name “TOMORROW X TOGETHER” was given
with the meaning of “Each different one of us come together under one dream to
build tomorrow together”. They were noted even before debut and when they
actually debuted in March 2019, with “The Dream Chapter: STAR”, they quickly
marked number 1 in iTunes Top ALBUM chart in 44 countries and areas, and they
were crowned 10 rookie awards in Korea. In January 2020, they debuted in Japan
with the single, “MAGIC HOUR”, and with their 1st album in Japan titled “STILL
DREAMING” that was released in January 2021, they ranked #1 in the Oricon
weekly album ranking, which was their 3rd consecutive #1. And from there, until their most recent 3rd
album “The Name Chapter: FREEFALL” released in October 2023, they had charted
#1 for all 9 works in a row (as of October 23, 2023). This is a record for an
overseas artist to reach #1 consecutively with their releases. “The Name
Chapter: TEMPTATION” released on January 27, 2023 became a big success globally
achieving #1 in the Billboard 200. They have already done 2 world tours, and
performed at the ‘Lollapalooza’ in Chicago 2 years in a row, being invited as
the headliner (first K-POP artist ever) in 2023. Their energetic performance
and their music are creating trend all over the world.
TOMORROW X TOGETHER Japan Official Site
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