Denki Groove & Yoshiko Goshima -- Niji（虹）

Adorned by those groovy propulsive beats and the rest of the synthpop accessories is this sweet tune regarding rainbows. This was Denki Groove's（電気グルーヴ）6th single, "Niji" (Rainbow) from April 1995 sung by band leader Takkyu Ishino（石野卓球）and singer-songwriter Yoshiko Goshima（五島良子）. I didn't quite have time to track down the original less-than-5-minutes single but I think the above live performance by everyone will suffice.

The single, written and composed by Ishino, peaked at No. 27 on Oricon, and also became a part of Denki Groove's "Dragon", their 5th original album released in December 1994. The album went all the way to No. 13 on the charts with the album version of "Niji" clocking in at a little under 11 minutes. Rather contemplative. I really feel like chasing rainbows at supersonic speed...and having some Skittles.

Never saw the 2005 anime "Eureka Seven" although from reading some of the information on Wikipedia, it sounds quite interesting and involved. I'll have to ask my friend about that. Anyways, "Niji" was used as an insert song for Episode 50, and apparently that left quite the impression on viewers.

There are quite a few remix versions of "Niji" but I have to admit that I like this 1999 version by Paul van Dyk the best. Maybe Monday may not be the most optimal of dance nights but if you've got plenty of floor space wherever you are, feel free to cut a rug.