"Siren" is a single released by Nana Kitade under the
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Ruby Gloom
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''. The title track "Siren" is being used as the theme song for the Japanese release of the
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animated series ''
Ruby Gloom
''Ruby Gloom'' is a Canadian animated television series based on the Mighty Fine apparel line of the same name created by illustrator Martin Hsu. The series was produced by Nelvana and started airing in Canada on YTV on October 15, 2006, and fini ...
''. The limited edition of this single comes with a DVD. The single was produced by former
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guitarist,
Marty Friedman, who also produced her reworks of "
Kesenai Tsumi
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Berry Berry Singles
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Video information
The video features Nana Kitade dressed as the animated character
Ruby Gloom
''Ruby Gloom'' is a Canadian animated television series based on the Mighty Fine apparel line of the same name created by illustrator Martin Hsu. The series was produced by Nelvana and started airing in Canada on YTV on October 15, 2006, and fini ...
performing with other characters from the series.
Note that the above stated video IS NOT the one on the DVD however. The above-mentioned video is what has been typically shown as a music video, on music channels, and is a shortened version of the song Siren.
The DVD included in the limited release CD+DVD set has a full length version of the song, with animated scenes from the TV series put together as a music video. (SECL 636)
Track listings
;CD
# Siren (サイレン)
# My Treasure
# Siren: Instrumental
# My Treasure: Instrumental
;DVD
# Siren (music video)
# Siren (Interview)
Charts
2008 singles
Nana Kitade songs
Songs written by Nana Kitade
2008 songs
Sony Music Entertainment Japan singles
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