Overview
FEEL the BEATS is an original eurobeat-style track by the doujin/rhythm-game circle A-One, composed by ELEMENTAS with vocals and lyrics by aki. It debuted in maimai PiNK as the fifth Challenge Track of that version, released on April 21, 2016 alongside スリップフリップ (Slip flip). The song's jacket art was notable at the time for being the first maimai original to display the BPM directly on the jacket.
The track was produced as a collaboration with Halfpipe Tokyo, a real-world indoor snowboarding/skateboarding facility, and is considered a spiritual sequel to FEEL ALIVE, a connection reinforced by the involvement of animator Kenshiro Morii (森井ケンシロウ), who created the in-game music video for both songs. The lyrics reference the "Halfpipe" directly, weaving the venue's theme into the song's energetic narrative about chasing connection and riding a wave of excitement.
A-One later released an extended version of FEEL the BEATS on their album MONTAGE Yellow. The song also crossed over into CHUNITHM, appearing first in CHUNITHM AMAZON (March 2019) and carried forward into CHUNITHM SUPER STAR. On the maimai side, a Re:Master chart was added during the maimai でらっくす Splash era (November 2020 for Japan, April 2021 for the Asian version), bringing the total note count to an even 1000.
Videos
Charts
STD
BASIC
5(5)
243 notesDesigner: -|Tap 222Hold 11Slide 8Break 2
ADVANCED
8+(8.6)
495 notesDesigner: -|Tap 466Hold 10Slide 13Break 6
EXPERT
11+(11.6)
548 notesDesigner: 某S氏|Tap 414Hold 80Slide 44Break 10
MASTER
13+(13.6)
931 notesDesigner: しろいろ|Tap 789Hold 30Slide 87Break 25
Re:MASTER
13+(13.9)
1000 notesDesigner: ぴちネコ|Tap 740Hold 71Slide 101Break 88
Trivia
- FEEL the BEATS is the first maimai original song to feature the BPM directly on its jacket art.
- The song was produced as a collaboration with Halfpipe Tokyo, an indoor snowboarding / skateboarding facility in Japan, and the lyrics directly address 'ハーフパイプ' (halfpipe).
- FEEL the BEATS is considered a sequel to FEEL ALIVE, another maimai original song; both share animator Kenshiro Morii (森井ケンシロウ) for their in-game music videos.
- The track was added to maimai PiNK as the 5th Challenge Track, available only during the event period (April 21 – May 18, 2016) before being released as a default song on May 19, 2016.
- An extended version of FEEL the BEATS appears on A-One's album MONTAGE Yellow.
- The Re:Master chart, designed by ぴちネコ (Pichineko), totals exactly 1000 notes, a round milestone that stands out among maimai Standard charts.
- The Master chart was designed by しろいろ (Shiroiro), who is credited under 'maimai TEAM' in the PiNK era according to footnote annotations.
- The Expert chart was designed by 某S氏 (Bou S shi), whose distinctive charting style has appeared on several maimai original tracks.
- In the maimai でらっくす PLUS update, the song's in-game genre was moved from 'ORIGINAL' to 'maimai', where it has remained ever since.
- The song also crossed over to CHUNITHM, debuting in CHUNITHM AMAZON on March 20, 2019.
FAQ
- Who composed FEEL the BEATS?
- FEEL the BEATS was composed and arranged by ELEMENTAS, a member of the doujin music circle A-One. The lyrics and vocals were performed by aki.
- When was FEEL the BEATS added to maimai?
- FEEL the BEATS was added to maimai PiNK on April 21, 2016 as part of the 5th Challenge Track event. It became available as a default song on May 19, 2016.
- What BPM is FEEL the BEATS?
- FEEL the BEATS has a BPM of 166. It was the first maimai original song to display its BPM directly on the jacket art.
- What is the hardest chart for FEEL the BEATS in maimai?
- The hardest chart is the Re:Master difficulty, rated Level 13+ with a difficulty constant of 13.9. It contains exactly 1000 notes and was designed by ぴちネコ (Pichineko).
- Is FEEL the BEATS in CHUNITHM?
- Yes, FEEL the BEATS appears in CHUNITHM. It was first added to CHUNITHM AMAZON on March 20, 2019, and was carried forward into CHUNITHM SUPER STAR and subsequent versions.
- What is FEEL the BEATS about?
- The lyrics describe a rush of euphoric energy, a pounding heartbeat and the desire to connect with someone, set against the metaphor of riding a halfpipe. The song was created as a collaboration with Halfpipe Tokyo, an indoor action-sports venue.
- Who designed the MASTER chart for FEEL the BEATS?
- The MASTER chart was designed by しろいろ (Shiroiro), who was credited under the collective name 'maimai TEAM' during the PiNK era. The Re:Master chart was designed by ぴちネコ (Pichineko), and the Expert chart by 某S氏 (Bou S shi).
- Is there an extended version of FEEL the BEATS?
- Yes, an extended version of FEEL the BEATS appears on A-One's album MONTAGE Yellow.
