SURREAL producer Max Matsuura
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" Surreal " (stylized as " SURREAL ") is a song by Japanese recording artist Ayumi Hamasaki, taken from her third studio album Duty (2000). It was written by Hamasaki and produced by Max Matsuura. The song is a rock with elements of alternative rock. " Surreal " describes Hamasaki's madness and sense of confusion, while the themes of " Surreal " are based on Hamasaki's concept of loneliness, chaos, confusion, and the burden of her responsibilities, aimed mostly toward her public image as a recording artist. It was released as the fourth single from the album on 27 September 2000 by Avex Trax and Avex Taiwan. Critical reception towards " Surreal " has been positive ; the majority of critics commended the songwriting and musical delivery, and highlighted it as an album and career standout. In Japan, " Surreal " became her sixth number one on the Oricon Singles Chart, and also reached the top spot on the Japanese Count Down TV chart. " Surreal " was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) for shipments of 250,000 units. Released as a DVD Single in December 2000, it reached number three on the Oricon DVD Chart. The accompanying music video was directed by Wataru Takeishi, featuring Hamasaki walking along a beach front. With mysterious lighting hovering over several objects, she enters a jungle - like room to find a clone of herself ; the clone wears the same outfit for the Duty and " Surreal " photo shoot. " Surreal " has been included on several concert tours and New Year Countdown shows held and hosted by Hamasaki, and has featured on majority of her greatest hits compilations. 
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