Shizuku (song) explained

Shizuku
Type:single
Artist:Esprit D'Air
Released:
  • June 29, 2012 (single version)
  • February 10, 2023 (re-recorded version feat. Misstiq)
Recorded:
  • 2012 (2012 version)
  • 2022 (2023 version)
Genre:Electronicore, alternative metal
Length:4:23
Label:Starstorm Records
Producer:Kai

"Shizuku" (雫, literally "droplet") is a song by Japanese electronicore band Esprit D'Air, originally released on June 29, 2012, as a single. It was later re-recorded and re-released on February 10, 2023, in collaboration with Australian producer, Misstiq and new vocals from Kai.[1]

Shizuku is one of Esprit D'Air's oldest songs. The song was producer Kai's first song he had ever produced with the original singer Yoshisuke Suga.[2]

Chart performance

The single entered the Official Charts, peaking at #4 in the Physical Singles Chart, #47 in the Single Downloads Chart, and #37 in the Single Sales Chart.[3]

Use in video games

"Shizuku" appears in the Harmonix's Rock Band video game series. It was first available on Rock Band 3 for Xbox 360 as the first playable song in the 'J-Rock' genre tag of the game in 2013. It was later re-released onto Rock Band 4 for both Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in 2023, still as the only song in the 'J-Rock' genre tag.[4]

Track listing

Re-recorded 2023 version

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Taking The Mystique Out Of Music With KAI From ESPRIT D'AIR . 2023 . HEAVY Magazine . February 27, 2023 . Kris Peters.
  2. Web site: Esprit D'Air Releases 雫 ('Shizuku') In Collaboration With Misstiq . 2023 . All About The Rock . February 27, 2023 . John Deaux.
  3. Web site: Official Physical Singles Chart Top 100. Official Charts Company. 17 February 2022.
  4. Web site: DLC Week of 1/5: Riffing in the New Year 2023. Harmonix.