The Music of Haruhi Suzumiya (OP/ED & OST, etc.)

[Tyabann]

Originally Posted by AmyElizzabeth

Was that ever officially said? Everyone keeps saying that, and, personally, It's getting a bit annoying, no offense or anything

That. It. What.

I just stated the facts: Kadokawa has referred to it as a "rebroadcast" from the beginning, and the 14 new episodes WERE broadcast in between the 14 old ones.

It's not a true "second season" because it's not even a continuation... the new episodes merely fill in the gaps. It'd be better to refer to it as "Haruhi 2009" or the "new season".

[AmyElizzabeth]

Originally Posted by Kaisos Erranon

That. It. What.

I just stated the facts: Kadokawa has referred to it as a "rebroadcast" from the beginning, and the 14 new episodes WERE broadcast in between the 14 old ones.

It's not a true "second season" because it's not even a continuation... the new episodes merely fill in the gaps. It'd be better to refer to it as "Haruhi 2009" or the "new season".

Ooh okay I was just wondering, thanks.
EDIT: Whyy must I not understand Japanese?
If only I could translate those untranslated songs...

[User89254]

Originally Posted by AmyElizzabeth

Ooh okay I was just wondering, thanks.
EDIT: Whyy must I not understand Japanese?
If only I could translate those untranslated songs...

I'm in Japan right now! Yay~

...I just found a hard copy of the nine novels, as well as the DVDs for Endless Eight and the character CDs. Except in real life.

[AmyElizzabeth]

Originally Posted by AsterSelene

I'm in Japan right now! Yay~

...I just found a hard copy of the nine novels, as well as the DVDs for Endless Eight and the character CDs. Except in real life.

Ooh, luckyy.
I've always wanted to go there, but considering I fail epicly at Japanese I can't really go...
I've always wondering what the actual novels looked like..

[User89254]

Originally Posted by AmyElizzabeth

Ooh, luckyy.
I've always wanted to go there, but considering I fail epicly at Japanese I can't really go...
I've always wondering what the actual novels looked like..

They're really small, about three inches by three inches and in thickness about the thickness of a general thumb. Also, it's read right-to-left and up-down.

I talked to a Japanese girl and apparently while most people enjoy the character songs, they're also seen as marketing tactics. Apparently even this girl, who was a hardcore fan enough to sit through Endless Eight, wasn't aware that there were new character songs.

[keri]

Originally Posted by AsterSelene

They're really small, about three inches by three inches and in thickness about the thickness of a general thumb. Also, it's read right-to-left and up-down.

Eh? Amazon.jp lists it as 5.9 × 4.3 × 0.6 inches. That's smaller than the US hardback version, but not by much (8.3 × 5.6 × 0.9 inches) - I actually think the Yen Press versions are a bit oversized, at least in the paperback.

http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4044292019/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0316039012/



(Also, I'm not at all surprised about viewing the character singles as part of a marketing campaign - I honestly have never thought otherwise of such things, though I appreciate them and usually enjoy them for the series I get them for.)

[Sute443]

Originally Posted by AsterSelene

They're really small, about three inches by three inches and in thickness about the thickness of a general thumb.

I echo keri's sentiment. I saw them when I was in Japan last year, and they were nowhere near that small. Most light novels are A6 in size, which puts them at around 4.13in x 5.83in. Did you see them in a general-purpose bookstore or one focused on otaku-interests?

[Jill-Jênn]

Sorry, I didn't read the whole topic (understandable), and I heard that the second season OST was available as a bonus in the limited edition of the second season DVDs. Is this true?

Originally Posted by Kogetsu Shirogane

There is one song I know for a fact they both share: The tune that Haruhi "hums" in the second episode of Sigh is the same song as the invincibility theme from the original Super Mario Land.

Where, precisely, please?

[Midori Sakura]

Originally Posted by AmyElizzabeth

Spoiler for senzaiteki taiyou no shoumei kanji lyrics: Someone please translate..:

誰もいない　明日はイヤだ
たった一言が転がれば
そうだ　そうだ　みんなと今を
まわりましょ　Ｌｏｏｐｉｎ’　ｆｏｒ　ｔｉｍｅ

会えばケンカと仲直り
もしかしなくてもダイスキ
終わらないで　このキモチが
悪さをしそうだよ

でもねいつまで同じトコ
まんぞくできないタイプね
終わらせよう　ココロの壁こわしちゃえ

逃げられない　自分からは
だからね向きあえ
よわい　つらい　さみしい時は
えがおの秘密を思い出そう

大きな空　眺めるだけで
ユメがうずくのは　なぜだろう
となり　うしろ　そこにある
ほほえみのせいねきっと
誰もいない　明日はイヤだ
たったひとりきり待っていたよ
そうだ　そうだ　みんなの声で
変わるでしょ　Ｌｏｏｋｉｎ’　ｍｙ　ｓｋｙ


いつもあきれた口答え
うんざりしつつも　「ハイハイハイハイ！」
平和だよね　また新しい
プランを考えて

やっぱトキメキ欲しくなる
次から次へとリテイク
ぬりかえよう　むかしの色わすれちゃえ

負けたくない　自分だって
知ってるはずだし
つよい　あつい　巻きこむような
希望があるって叫んでよ

広がる雲　そのまた上に
光る太陽があるかぎり
きっと　とべる　なんかいも
どしゃ降りが雪がやんだら
何もしない　明日はイヤだ
ずっと遠くまで見にいこう
はやく　はやく　ありえないモノ
探しましょう　Ｓｕｃｈ　ａ　ｎｅｗ　ｄａｙ

大きな空　眺めるだけで
ユメがうずくのは　なぜだろう
となり　うしろ　そこにある
ほほえみのせいねきっと
誰もいない　明日はイヤだ
たったひとりきり待っていたよ
そうだ　そうだ　みんなの声で
変わるでしょ　Ｌｏｏｋｉｎ’　ｍｙ　ｓｋｙ

I tried my best to translate the song! Keyword: tried. I'm still a beginner at the Japanese language, but I did all I could to produce an accurate English translation.

I'm not even sure if this has been translated already, but if it hasn't, I'll post mine. Anyone, please, do feel free to correct/change my version to your liking.

Spoiler for Senzaiteki no Taiyou no Shoumei English Translation:

Nobody’s here, tomorrow’s unpleasant
With only one word it’ll tumble
Of course, of course, everyone now,
Let’s turn around! Loopin’ for time

If we meet, we’ll fight and make up
No need to guess that I love you
These feelings aren’t ending
Seemingly causing mischief

That same place will always be
The type that can’t satisfy me
Let’s put an end to my heart’s barrier
Bring it down!

I can’t run away from myself
So I’ll turn towards the right direction
In weak, bitter, and lonely times,
Remember the secret of your smile

Just gazing at the big sky
I wonder why my dreams hurt
Beside me, behind me, over there
Certainly it’s caused by your smile
Nobody’s here, tomorrow’s unpleasant
I was only waiting here on my own
Of course, of course, with everyone’s voice
Things will change, right? Lookin’ at my sky


I’m always shocked by your backtalk
I’m tired of your “Okay, okay, okay, okay!”
It’s peaceful, I’m yet again
Thinking of a new plan

Just as I thought, my throbbing wish
From now on I want a retake
Repaint and forget the old colors

But I don’t want to lose
I’ve got to understand
Strong, hot, swallow it up
I’ll walk and shout out hope
Again the wide clouds are up above,
As long as the sun shines
From time and time again
After a downpour of snow
Doing nothing, tomorrow’s unpleasant
Let’s go and see a faraway place
Hurry, hurry! Let’s search for impossible things
Such a new day!

Just gazing at the big sky
I wonder why my dreams hurt
Beside me, behind me, over there
Certainly it’s caused by your smile
Nobody’s here, tomorrow’s unpleasant
I was only waiting here on my own
Of course, of course, with everyone’s voice
Things will change, right? Lookin’ at my sky

[ultimatemegax]

Originally Posted by Jill-Jênn

Sorry, I didn't read the whole topic (understandable), and I heard that the second season OST was available as a bonus in the limited edition of the second season DVDs. Is this true?

The Background music is available in the limited edition special disc of every Japanese DVD release. With the DVDs released in 2006-2007, they were tracks combined with part of the radio broadcasts from the online radio. With the current DVDs being released, they are in a video format with still pictures from the episodes as well as some background information about the music being displayed. They are also coupled with a couple of pieces involving Taniguchi's seijuu on the current DVDs. So far the only chance to purchase any BGM that is not coupled with the limited edition DVDs is coming next month when the Vanishment OST is released on January 27th for 3300 yen on a two disc set. Hope this answers your question.

[TMSIDR]

Originally Posted by Sute443

I echo keri's sentiment. I saw them when I was in Japan last year, and they were nowhere near that small. Most light novels are A6 in size, which puts them at around 4.13in x 5.83in. Did you see them in a general-purpose bookstore or one focused on otaku-interests?

I made some comparison shots of the 1st light novel on my (German) website:

http://www.sos-brigade.de/wordpress/?p=3358

@ultimatemegax
These videos are in PCM 2.0, so that they have at least the same quality as a CD. I plan to rip them and create my own OST when I find the time^^.

[ultimatemegax]

Originally Posted by TMSIDR

@ultimatemegax
These videos are in PCM 2.0, so that they have at least the same quality as a CD. I plan to rip them and create my own OST when I find the time^^.

They have a really good sound quality when ripped is what I've found. I'm only using these as a portable way to listen to the OST, so not sharing, but Kousaki-san did a wonderful job with the music so far and I hope some of the variations are on the final DVD. (I can't wait until Monday when I get it as a late Christmas present)

Also, apologies for not putting this in the earlier post, but the cover for the Vanishment OST has been released:

[roankun]

Originally Posted by Midori Sakura

I tried my best to translate the song! Keyword: tried. I'm still a beginner at the Japanese language, but I did all I could to produce an accurate English translation.

I'm not even sure if this has been translated already, but if it hasn't, I'll post mine. Anyone, please, do feel free to correct/change my version to your liking.

Spoiler for Senzaiteki no Taiyou no Shoumei English Translation:

Nobody’s here, tomorrow’s unpleasant
With only one word it’ll tumble
Of course, of course, everyone now,
Let’s turn around! Loopin’ for time

If we meet, we’ll fight and make up
No need to guess that I love you
These feelings aren’t ending
Seemingly causing mischief

That same place will always be
The type that can’t satisfy me
Let’s put an end to my heart’s barrier
Bring it down!

I can’t run away from myself
So I’ll turn towards the right direction
In weak, bitter, and lonely times,
Remember the secret of your smile

Just gazing at the big sky
I wonder why my dreams hurt
Beside me, behind me, over there
Certainly it’s caused by your smile
Nobody’s here, tomorrow’s unpleasant
I was only waiting here on my own
Of course, of course, with everyone’s voice
Things will change, right? Lookin’ at my sky


I’m always shocked by your backtalk
I’m tired of your “Okay, okay, okay, okay!”
It’s peaceful, I’m yet again
Thinking of a new plan

Just as I thought, my throbbing wish
From now on I want a retake
Repaint and forget the old colors

But I don’t want to lose
I’ve got to understand
Strong, hot, swallow it up
I’ll walk and shout out hope
Again the wide clouds are up above,
As long as the sun shines
From time and time again
After a downpour of snow
Doing nothing, tomorrow’s unpleasant
Let’s go and see a faraway place
Hurry, hurry! Let’s search for impossible things
Such a new day!

Just gazing at the big sky
I wonder why my dreams hurt
Beside me, behind me, over there
Certainly it’s caused by your smile
Nobody’s here, tomorrow’s unpleasant
I was only waiting here on my own
Of course, of course, with everyone’s voice
Things will change, right? Lookin’ at my sky

awww... and here i was trying to translate it on my own. but hey, yours is way better than mine would probably be. so, i thank you too. ^^

[AmyElizzabeth]

Originally Posted by ultimatemegax

Oh, wow! Talk about adorable! I can't wait for the OST, I love background music.
Let's see if It can top Uminekos

Spoiler for Senzaiteki no Taiyou no Shoumei English Translation:

Ooh~Thanks! You did a good job!

[Kogetsu Shirogane]

Originally Posted by Jill-Jênn

Where, precisely, please?

When the Brigade is going to board the train. It's the song associated with the can-can, so it's pretty hard to miss it if you know what that sounds like.

[ultimatemegax]

Since I cannot go back to sleep this morning and it's too early to open presents at my house, I will open a present for you guys (OST titles).

Spoiler:

Disc 1
1. Itsumono Fuukei Kara Hajimaru Monogatari (The story begins with the usual scenery)
2. SOS dan Kurisumasu partei (SOS Brigade Christmas Party)
3. Dotabata ・Taimu (Noisy Time)
4. Nichijou no Sakini Machiukeru Mono (Everyday Things that lie Ahead)
5. Asakura Ryoko Toiu Josei (The Woman named Ryoko Asakara)
6. Fuan Kara Kyoufu he (Fear from Anxiety)
7. Uragirareta Kitai (Betrayed Expectations)
8. Kodoku Sekai no Hirogari (Lonely World's Spread)
9. Kankyouhenka no Zehi (Pros and Cons of Environmental Changes)
10. Suzumiya Haruhi no Tegakari (The trail of Haruhi Suzumiya)
11. Hayaru Kokoro to Maeni Denai Ashi (Popular Spririt and Feet that won't Leave)
12. Tsunagatta Kioku (Memories tied together)
13. SOS dan Futatabi (SOS Brigade Once Again)
14. READY?
15. Ano Nichi no Kioku wo Oikakete (Chasing the memory of that day)
16. Michibiku Josei no Kataru Kotoba (Having words with the Female Guide)
17. Mirai heno Sokuseki (Footprints from the Future)
18. Jimunopedei Dai 2 Ban (Gymnopédie no. 2)
19. Nagato Yuki no Kokoro Niarumono (In the Heart of Yuki Nagato)
20. Jikoishiki no Kakunin (Awakening Self-Conciousness)
21. Rekishi no Tenkan Ten (Converging Point of History)
22. Futatabi Deae ta Dan'in-Tachi (Meeting Brigade members once again
23. Itsumono Fuukei de Owaru Monogatari (The story ends with the usual scenery)

Disc 2
1. Gymnopédie no. 1
2. Gymnopédie no. 2
3. Gymnopédie no. 3
4. Gnossienne no. 1
5. Gnossienne no. 2
6. Gnossienne no. 3
7. Je te veux (I want you)

There's some preliminary information about the title of the theme song, but I'm going to wait until I can get some better confirmation on it. Minori-san recorded the song this week, so there may be some validity for this information. An interesting fact is that Tanigawa actually wrote the lyrics to the song.

[Tyabann]

Everything in your post is awesome, from the news of TWO bookended Itsumo remixes (yaaay), a track titled "je te veux", and the fact that Tanigawa wrote the theme song.

I'm so fucking psyched for this.

[AmyElizzabeth]

Je Te Veux? I'm sensing Kyon x Yuki here...Ahh, I don't mind the couple, but...
Yay for track listing
I'm pretty sure #12 is going to play with that certain Haruhi scene

[Tyabann]

Je Te Veux is actually this song, it seems.

[AmyElizzabeth]

Originally Posted by Kaisos Erranon

Je Te Veux is actually this song, it seems.

...Really?