The theme song for the movie “Seven Days War”
- Artist: TM NETWORK
- Title: “Seven Days War”
- Lyricist: Mitsuko Komuro
- Composer: Tetsuya Komuro
- Released: 7.21.1988
“Seven Days War” is the theme song for the 1988 live-action film Seven Days War, which marks the film debut of Rie Miyazawa. The song perfectly encapsulates the film’s theme of teenage rebellion and the search for freedom against the rigid school rules.
The melody intentionally defies music theory; its unstable and unpredictable progression mirrors the sensitive hearts of teenagers. Because of this complex composition, it is known as one of the most difficult songs to sing in TM NETWORK’s catalog.
With an anthemic chorus featuring a choir of Japanese children living in London, it became a symbol of youth for an entire generation in Japan. Even decades later, its powerful melody and message of innocence and courage continue to resonate as one of TM NETWORK’s most beloved masterpieces.
Listen to “Seven Days War” released in 1988.
Check out the acoustic version in 1994.
This was the final song of the setlist at “TM NETWORK: TMN final live LAST GROOVE 5.18” in 1994. It was performed by only the three members: Komuro-san on piano, Kine-san on acoustic guitar, and Utsu-san on vocals. In this minimal arrangement, Utsu-san’s vocals really stood out.
Check out the live performance in 2015:
This was the first song of the setlist at “TM NETWORK 30th 1983 ~ QUIT 30 HUGE DATA” in 2015. The performance kicks off with a mesmerizing 2-minute intro, with Utsu-san’s vocals finally breaking through at the “Communication” line. The buildup is absolutely incredible.