"In Motion" is a song by Japanese musician

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released as a single on July 10, 2002. Notable for being released four years after his death, it reached number 4 on the

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. It was certified gold by the

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in February 2020 for sales over 100,000.

Overview

The demo track for "In Motion" was originally recorded during sessions for hide's second album ''

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'', as was "Junk Story". I.N.A. completed it with contributions by other Spread Beaver members and Pata. Both "In Motion" and "Junk Story" were included on the ''Singles ~ Junk Story'' compilation a few days after this single. The single's B-sides are

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es of two songs from ''Psyence'', done by I.N.A, and an instrumental version of "In Motion".

Track listing

All songs written by hide.

Personnel

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*I.N.A. – co-producer,

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* Pata –

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*Kiyoshi – guitar *Chirolyn –

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*D.I.E. –

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*Joe –

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*Eric Westfall –

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:Personnel for "In Motion" only, per the single's

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Cover versions

The title track was covered by Fest Vainqueur for the ''Tribute III -Visual Spirits-'' tribute album, which was released on July 3, 2013.

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recorded a version for ''Tribute VI -Female Spirits-'', released December 18, 2013.

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:In Motion (Song) 2002 singles Songs released posthumously Hide (musician) songs 1996 songs Songs written by hide (musician)