Overview
"Random" is a collaborative track between two prominent figures in the BMS (Be-Music Source) scene, Sobrem and Silentroom, brought to maimai DX FESTiVAL on September 22, 2022. The song originally debuted at the BMS event "THE BMS OF FIGHTERS XVII -VISION THE RETRO FUTURE-" (BOFXVII), where it claimed first place in the individual score division, cementing its status as one of the standout entries of that year's competition.
The track's calling card is its gimmick: in the original BMS version, the final sung line is selected at random from a pool of references to other songs, including Sobrem's own "Just Say It," Silentroom's "Implexrough" (with mommy), and deeper BMS cuts like "Shannon's Theorem" and "LASTMORN." The maimai and CHUNITHM arcade ports use a fixed version of the track, preserving the composition without the random-selection mechanic. Lyrically, the song invites the listener to embrace spontaneity and wonder, "grab the beauty of the world", matching its title theme of randomness and discovery.
The maimai arrangement features a touch-heavy Master chart (147 Touch notes out of 786 total) designed by ぴちネコ, while the Expert chart was handled by ロシェ@ペンギン. The jacket art and accompanying video were created by Harkiadel. Beyond maimai, "Random" also appears in CHUNITHM SUN (with six unique WORLD'S END charts tied to its random-line gimmick) and in Pigeon Games' Phigros, making it one of the more widely circulated BOFXVII tracks across the rhythm game landscape.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
3(3)
170 notesDesigner: -|Tap 131Hold 17Slide 12Touch 5Break 5
ADVANCED
7(7)
262 notesDesigner: -|Tap 218Hold 13Slide 7Touch 16Break 8
EXPERT
11(11)
478 notesDesigner: ロシェ@ペンギン|Tap 302Hold 98Slide 29Touch 30Break 19
MASTER
13+(13.7)
786 notesDesigner: ぴちネコ|Tap 417Hold 119Slide 57Touch 147Break 46
Trivia
- Random was the top-scoring song in the individual score category of THE BMS OF FIGHTERS XVII (BOFXVII), a major annual BMS competition.
- In the original BMS version, the final lyric line changes randomly each play to one of seven possibilities, each referencing another song, including Sobrem's 'Just Say It,' Silentroom × mommy's 'Implexrough,' and polycube's 'LASTMORN.'
- The six gimmick variants from the BMS original were adapted into separate WORLD'S END charts in CHUNITHM SUN, making Random the first CHUNITHM song to debut with WORLD'S END charts and the song with the most such charts.
- Random belongs to a loose song series called 'Clue' submitted to BOFXVII, alongside 'A Gleam for the Sightless,' 'self-dissociation,' and 'Sense.'
- A long version titled 'Random (Take #8)' appears on the BOFXVII compilation album 'GroundbreakinG 2021 -BOFVII COMPILATION ALBUM- Emerald' and on Silentroom's album 'In My Heart.'
- The maimai Master chart (13.7) features an unusually high Touch-note count for its level, 147 Touch notes out of 786 total, making it a standout for players who enjoy touch-based patterns.
- Sobrem provides the vocals on the track in addition to co-composing with Silentroom.
FAQ
- Who composed the maimai song Random?
- Random was composed by Sobrem and Silentroom, with Sobrem also handling vocals. The jacket art and video were created by Harkiadel.
- What BMS competition did Random come from?
- Random was originally submitted to THE BMS OF FIGHTERS XVII (BOFXVII) in 2021, where it won first place in the individual score category.
- What is the random lyric gimmick in Random?
- In the original BMS version, the final lyric line randomly changes each play, referencing other BMS songs such as 'Just Say It,' 'Implexrough,' 'Shannon's Theorem,' and 'LASTMORN.' The maimai and CHUNITHM arcade versions use a fixed rendition of the song.
- What difficulty is Random in maimai?
- Random has four DX chart difficulties in maimai DX FESTiVAL: Basic 3, Advanced 7, Expert 11 (designed by ロシェ@ペンギン), and Master 13+ (level constant 13.7, designed by ぴちネコ).
- When was Random added to maimai?
- Random was added to maimai DX FESTiVAL on September 22, 2022 in Japan. The Asian version followed on February 3, 2023, and the Chinese version arrived on January 11, 2024.
- What other rhythm games feature Random?
- Beyond maimai, Random appears in CHUNITHM SUN (with six WORLD'S END charts) and in Pigeon Games' Phigros.
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