“glitter / fated”
Single by Ayumi Hamasaki from the album Guilty
B-side	Secret
Released	July 18, 2007 July 18, 2007 July 18, 2007 July 25, 2007 July 25, 2007 July 28, 2007
Format	CD Single CD+DVD Single Digital Download
Genre	J-Pop
Label	Avex Trax
Writer(s)	Ayumi Hamasaki
Producer	Max Matsuura
Ayumi Hamasaki singles chronology
"Blue Bird " (2006) "'glitter / fated" (2007) "talkin' 2 myself" (2007)
CD + DVD
CD + DVD cover

"Glitter / Fated" is the forty-first single by Japanese pop singer Ayumi Hamasaki, released on July 18, 2007. is a Japanese Singer-songwriter and former Actress. Also called Ayu by her fans Hamasaki has been dubbed the "Empress of Pop" due to her Guilty is the ninth studio album (tenth overall by Japanese pop singer-songwriter Ayumi Hamasaki, released by Avex Trax on January A-side and B-side originally referred to the two sides of 7 inch Vinyl records on which singles were released beginning in the 1950s Secret is the eighth studio album by Japanese pop singer-songwriter Ayumi Hamasaki, released by Avex Trax on November 29, 2006 Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. A CD single (abbreviated to CDS) is a music single in the form of a standard size Compact disc, not to be confused with the 3-inch CD single A DVD single is a music single in the form of a DVD. The format was introduced in the late 1990s/early 2000s as a replacement for the VHS single. A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other J-pop is an abbreviation of Japanese pop. It refers to Japanese popular musicians and was coined by the Japanese media to distinguish Japanese musicians from foreign musicians In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music A songwriter is someone who writes the Lyrics to songs the Musical composition (chords or Melody to songs or both is a Japanese Singer-songwriter and former Actress. Also called Ayu by her fans Hamasaki has been dubbed the "Empress of Pop" due to her In the Music industry, a record producer or music producer has many roles among them controlling the recording sessions coaching and guiding the musicians organizing better known as Max Matsuura, is a Record producer and president of one of the largest music labels in Japan, Avex Trax. is a Japanese Singer-songwriter and former Actress. Also called Ayu by her fans Hamasaki has been dubbed the "Empress of Pop" due to her " Blue Bird " is the 40th single released by Ayumi Hamasaki. " talkin' 2 myself " is J-Pop singer-songwriter Ayumi Hamasaki 's 42nd single which was released on September 19, 2007. Pop music as a genre features a noticeable rhythmic element catchy melodies and hooks, a mainstream style and conventional structure is a Japanese Singer-songwriter and former Actress. Also called Ayu by her fans Hamasaki has been dubbed the "Empress of Pop" due to her ^[1] "Glitter/fated" was Hamasaki's first single of 2007 and first single in over a year, since the release of BLUE BIRD in June 2006. " Blue Bird " is the 40th single released by Ayumi Hamasaki.

History

The first signs of a new single emerged when Hamasaki stated on her Team Ayu fanclub blog on April 26, 2007 that she had just finished writing a new song and was preparing to go record it. ^[2] On May 17, 2007 the title was revealed on Tower Records' website. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ^[1] On May 18, the single was announced officially on Hamasaki's official website. ^[3] It was stated that this single would be the opening of her "third chapter. "^[3] On May 22, several Japanese news websites and vendors reported that Fated would be the theme song of the Japanese film Kaidan. ^[4] It was reported that the theme song would not only be used for the film's release in Japan, but it would also accompany the film's release in over 50 countries. On May 30, 2007, Hamasaki reported on her Team Ayu fanclub blog that she would be flying to Hong Kong after her Asia tour performances in Osaka to film a new short film alongside actor Shawn Yue. Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Hong Kong ( officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory located on China 's south coast on the Pearl River Delta, and borders ayumi hamasaki ASIA TOUR 2007 A ~Tour of Secret~ is the first Asia-wide and ninth overall Concert tour held by Japanese singer Ayumi Hamasaki, in support of is a city in Japan, located at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay, in the Kansai region of the main island of Honshū Shawn Yue Man-Lok is an actor/singer based in Hong Kong. A former model he has starred in many Cantonese movies such as Jiang Hu and ^[5] The film will feature both glitter and fated and is actually a short movie that runs approximately 18 minutes. She would also share her first onscreen kiss in this video. ^[6] On June 12th the songs Glitter and Fated were both leaked in their entirety.

Short Film "Distance Love"

Ayumi Hamasaki and Shawn Yue in short film "Distance Love"

Rather than having two conventional music videos, both songs are featured in one short film starring Hamasaki herself alongside Hong Kong actor Shawn Yue. A music video is a Short film or video that accompanies a complete piece of music most commonly a Song with lyrics Short subject is a format description originally coined in the North American Film industry in the early period of cinema. is a Japanese Singer-songwriter and former Actress. Also called Ayu by her fans Hamasaki has been dubbed the "Empress of Pop" due to her The term Chinese people may refer to any of the following A person who resides in and holds citizenship of the People's Republic of China (including Hong Shawn Yue Man-Lok is an actor/singer based in Hong Kong. A former model he has starred in many Cantonese movies such as Jiang Hu and ^[7] Hamasaki flew to Hong Kong on June 1, 2007 to begin filming the short film which took a total of eight days of filming to complete. Hong Kong ( officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory located on China 's south coast on the Pearl River Delta, and borders Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ^[8] This was the first time Hamasaki had ever worked with a Chinese actor. ^[9] Hamasaki had three translators with her at all times and Shawn Yue had two. ^[10] Despite the large number of translators present, Yue stated that it was hard to get close to Hamasaki on a personal level because of the number of people constantly around them as well as the language barrier. ^[11] Although this was difficult for Yue, he stated in phone interview with On. cc that he and Hamasaki are now, in fact, friends. ^[12] During the filming one scene towards the ending of the film, Hamasaki wore a beautiful yet heavy wedding dress and ran around frantically for at least ten takes. ^[13] Despite the 30°C (86°F) weather and several rain showers, Hamasaki continued filming relentlessly. ^[14]

Plot summary

Distance Love depicts Hamasaki as herself, on a tour of Hong Kong, with Yue as her bodyguard, whom Hamasaki later falls in love with. Hong Kong ( officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory located on China 's south coast on the Pearl River Delta, and borders In the latter half of Distance Love, Yue is injured while riding his motorcycle, leaving behind a ring, which Hamasaki later finds.

Tracklists

CD Maxi Single^[15]

1. glitter
2. fated
3. Secret
4. glitter (Instrumental)
5. fated (Instrumental)

The single contains the track "Secret", the title track of her most recent studio album. Secret is the eighth studio album by Japanese pop singer-songwriter Ayumi Hamasaki, released by Avex Trax on November 29, 2006 This marks the first time she released a track on a single in its original form after it was featured on an album.

DVD^[16]

1. Kyo Ai ～Distance Love～ (距愛 ～Distance Love～, Kyo Ai ～Distance Love～^?) (Short film)

Televised performances

Ayumi promoted Glitter/Fated by live performances on the following networks:

• July 13, 2007 – Music Station – "Glitter"
• July 13, 2007 – Music Fighter – "Fated"
• July 14, 2007 – CDTV – "Glitter"
• July 16, 2007 – Hey!Hey!Hey! – "Glitter"
• July 20, 2007 – Music Japan – "Glitter"
• July 20, 2007 – Music Station – "Fated"

Charts

"Glitter / Fated" debuted in Oricon as #1, where it remained until the end of the week and reached #1 weekly chart with sales of approximately 110,000 copies. Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. This is Hamasaki's 16th consecutive number one single and 28th #1 single in total. Beginning in the second week, the single fell down to #6 and eventually climbed back to #4 on the weekly chart with sales around 22,000 copies. The single also peaked at #30 on the United World Chart and charted high on various sales and airplay charts around Japan. It topped MTV Japan's Japanese music chart as well as CDTV's. By the end of 2007 Avex reported that glitter / fated had sold 244,000 copies.

Physical Sales Charts