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vision33r · 2008-06-24, 20:07

Looks like the Ranka Lee Single just came out. It's pretty good, there are a total of 6 tracks, in which 2 are instrumental.

ED2 Nekko Nikki is in there, it's a nice little song.

The other songs include "Ai Oboete Imasuka" and "Watashi no Kare wa Pilot" are really good renditions of the original.

The 1st track "Seikan Hikou" reminds me a song Maya Sakamoto sings for CLAMP.

Megumi Nakajima is starting to remind me more and more of YUI.

I've listened to the Single for about 3-4x already, pretty relaxing music a different feel than May'n's energetic and emotional songs.

This is definitely must buy, it's a very good value for just a Single..

"Seikan Hikou" - 7/10, nice groove, good lounge song
"Nekko Nikki" - 9/10, very relaxing song, a good morning wake-up song
"Ai Oboete Imasuka" - 7.8/10, nostalgic feel along with a refreshing touch
"Watashi no Kare wa Pilot" - 6/10, I didn't like the arrangement of this version, didn't capture the fun feel of the original. When she says "Q, Q, Q, Q" just didn't have the same cuteness of the original..

Ichihara Asako · 2008-06-24, 21:53

Her version of What 'bout my Star from the first OST is still my favourite song. None on the single really appeal to me.

pinoy78 · 2008-06-24, 22:24

My shipment of cd's arrived today. THAT was fast.

Tabris · 2008-06-25, 09:50

Got this today

ani_d · 2008-06-25, 13:29

:O that's a cute album! Nice collections. I wonder how well this album will sell.

pinoy78 · 2008-06-26, 01:56

How'd you get that tabris?

Mine didn't come with a Ranka autograph.

Tabris · 2008-06-26, 05:57

I bought it in Akihabara

kilroy0097 · 2008-06-26, 07:56

In short Tabris has 1337 skillz and took the densha into or across town and then hoofed it to Akihabara in Japan.

The rest of us are stuck here in the states or other places not Japan.

Flame-X · 2008-06-26, 16:04

This could be old news to most of you but I realized Nakabayashi Mei (or May) originally was a R&B singer before she became Sheryl as I was scrolling down my playlist and happen to find songs from her coincidently. She's done Love Getchu ED song which was her 3rd single. http://wiki.theppn.org/Nakabayashi_May

Haesslich · 2008-06-26, 21:08

....

So... much... envy.... for... Ranka... pic.

Tak · 2008-06-26, 21:14

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Originally Posted by Haesslich

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So... much... envy.... for... Ranka... pic.

Now, now, please don't do that below the table. . .

- Tak

FlareKnight · 2008-06-26, 21:30

Still a nice touch how Tabris gets the Ranka picture that was being taken in episode 11

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Haesslich · 2008-06-26, 21:33

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Originally Posted by Tak

Now, now, please don't do that below the table. . .

- Tak

I'm merely seething with envy at how Tabris got that picture. And plotting.

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Originally Posted by Flareknight

Still a nice touch how Tabris gets the Ranka picture that was being taken in episode 11 .

Yes. They've been excellent about getting the singles and OST's out the same week as the episodes which feature them. Very good marketing there.

kilroy0097 · 2008-06-27, 04:59

Wow if not just being a fan wants you to get this Single then watching Ep 12 will definitely get you to get it.
It was brilliant display of music and brilliant marketing. Fantastic.

C.A. · 2008-06-27, 06:19

I loved Nekko Nikki most when I first heard the single, mostly because of the lovely ED impression it gave. But after episode 12, Seikan Hikou, became my top favourite Frontier song. It was catchy, I liked it just not as much, but after seeing Ranka 'live', I was totally captured by it.

hai_san · 2008-06-27, 06:52

first Galactic Fairy, now Super Dimension Cinderella, god the macross maker really knows how to named their idols not to mention the "music" is above all. As you watch the serie then you just have to love the songs.

Westlo · 2008-06-27, 07:50

57 *,111,257 *13,891 Macross F O.S.T 1 08/06/04

Probably going to top out at around 125-130k, has dropped into the low twenties this week.

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Originally Posted by ani_d

:O that's a cute album! Nice collections. I wonder how well this album will sell.

It's been @ #5 for 3 days in a row, of course one weeks #5 might be another weeks #2 so it could be on pace to outdo Diamond Crevasse's opening week but we won't know until Monday/Tuesday.

Also it got massive promotion in episode 12 so I'll be amazed if sales aren't high especially since it has covers of two of the most popular songs in the Macross franchise on it.

9mmx19 · 2008-06-27, 16:41

Okay I never watched a Macross series before but is this integration of music a normal thing? Cuz its pretty annoying IMO. I thought this about about space and robots and shit blowing up, but its also about teen pop stars and music videos? WTF? It just feels so out of place. Anime has been disappointing me more and more lately...

Terrestrial Dream · 2008-06-27, 16:46

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Originally Posted by hai_san

first Galactic Fairy, now Super Dimension Cinderella, god the macross maker really knows how to named their idols not to mention the "music" is above all. As you watch the serie then you just have to love the songs.

Then I wonder if Basara had a nickname what would it be?

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Originally Posted by 9mmx19

Okay I never watched a Macross series before but is this integration of music a normal thing? Cuz its pretty annoying IMO. I thought this about about space and robots and shit blowing up, but its also about teen pop stars and music videos? WTF? It just feels so out of place. Anime has been disappointing me more and more lately...

That is one of holy trinity of Macross series! Valkyrie, Love Triangle, and Song are what makes Macross Macross.

Haesslich · 2008-06-27, 16:48

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Originally Posted by 9mmx19

Okay I never watched a Macross series before but is this integration of music a normal thing? Cuz its pretty annoying IMO. I thought this about about space and robots and shit blowing up, but its also about teen pop stars and music videos? WTF? It just feels so out of place. Anime has been disappointing me more and more lately...

Isn't this like getting annoyed at a Gundam show for having Gundams being piloted by aces, or hating Star Wars for having... well... wars in space? Or for a shoujo-manga based anime having... y'know, a love story?

Maybe you need to go back to Gundam for your Mecha fix. I also hear Code Geass is avoiding the music thing, although the love story and school comedy scenes may also be annoying to one looking for 'space and robots and shit blowing up'.

No space battles in that one.

Incidentally, the Deculture Episode had all of those elements which annoyed you. What in heaven possessed you to start the series in the first place, given all the things you've complained about were in the VERY FIRST EPISODE? Did you think things would suddenly change like in Naruto, or DBZ?

View Poll Results: -Your- picks for the best songs in Macross Frontier [Multiple-pick Option Enabled]
Welcome To My FanClub's Night!	67	21.34%
Shinkuu no Diamond Crevasse	108	34.39%
Aimo ~Tori no Hito	83	26.43%
Infinity	84	26.75%
Diamond Crevasse ~Sheryl Only♥	184	58.60%
Northern Cross	150	47.77%
Anata no Oto	55	17.52%
Seikan Hikōu	82	26.11%
Yousei	98	31.21%
Ai Oboete Imasu ka ~Ranka	76	24.20%
Watashi no Kare wa Pilot	30	9.55%
Lion	165	52.55%
Diamond Crevasse 50/50	36	11.46%
Aoi no Ether	49	15.61%
Neko Nikki	20	6.37%
Nyan Nyan Service Medley	101	32.17%
What 'bout my star?@Formo	109	34.71%
Triangler ~ Maaya Sakomoto	71	22.61%
Iteza☆Gogo Kuji Don't be late	88	28.03%
What 'bout my star? ~Sheryl	78	24.84%
Aimo OC	52	16.56%
Triangular - Duet -	93	29.62%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 314. You may not vote on this poll

2008-06-26, 16:04	Link #309
Flame-X Anti-fan Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Earth	This could be old news to most of you but I realized Nakabayashi Mei (or May) originally was a R&B singer before she became Sheryl as I was scrolling down my playlist and happen to find songs from her coincidently. She's done Love Getchu ED song which was her 3rd single. http://wiki.theppn.org/Nakabayashi_May __________________ My AMVs \| MyAnimeList \| Last.fm

2008-06-26, 21:30	Link #312
FlareKnight User of the "Fast Draw" Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canada	Still a nice touch how Tabris gets the Ranka picture that was being taken in episode 11 . __________________ Anime-Evo

2008-06-27, 06:19	Link #315
C.A. Absolute Haruhist! Artist Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 36	I loved Nekko Nikki most when I first heard the single, mostly because of the lovely ED impression it gave. But after episode 12, Seikan Hikou, became my top favourite Frontier song. It was catchy, I liked it just not as much, but after seeing Ranka 'live', I was totally captured by it. __________________ No longer a NEET so I'll not be online as often. Ignore gender and kick sexuality to the curb! I'm a big mecha fan, who keeps playing the SRW series. When I say 'My god...', god refers to Haruhi-sama. My art album updated 11th May 2013, Science. Deviant Art: http://ca0001.deviantart.com/

2008-06-24, 20:07	Link #301
vision33r Oldskool Otaku Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York City	Looks like the Ranka Lee Single just came out. It's pretty good, there are a total of 6 tracks, in which 2 are instrumental. ED2 Nekko Nikki is in there, it's a nice little song. The other songs include "Ai Oboete Imasuka" and "Watashi no Kare wa Pilot" are really good renditions of the original. The 1st track "Seikan Hikou" reminds me a song Maya Sakamoto sings for CLAMP. Megumi Nakajima is starting to remind me more and more of YUI. I've listened to the Single for about 3-4x already, pretty relaxing music a different feel than May'n's energetic and emotional songs. This is definitely must buy, it's a very good value for just a Single.. "Seikan Hikou" - 7/10, nice groove, good lounge song "Nekko Nikki" - 9/10, very relaxing song, a good morning wake-up song "Ai Oboete Imasuka" - 7.8/10, nostalgic feel along with a refreshing touch "Watashi no Kare wa Pilot" - 6/10, I didn't like the arrangement of this version, didn't capture the fun feel of the original. When she says "Q, Q, Q, Q" just didn't have the same cuteness of the original..

2008-06-24, 21:53	Link #302
Ichihara Asako Horoist Join Date: Oct 2007	Her version of What 'bout my Star from the first OST is still my favourite song. None on the single really appeal to me.

2008-06-24, 22:24	Link #303
pinoy78 Yahk, DECULTURE! Join Date: Sep 2007	My shipment of cd's arrived today. THAT was fast.

2008-06-25, 09:50	Link #304
Tabris Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 35	Got this today

2008-06-25, 13:29	Link #305
ani_d Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 38	:O that's a cute album! Nice collections. I wonder how well this album will sell.

2008-06-26, 01:56	Link #306
pinoy78 Yahk, DECULTURE! Join Date: Sep 2007	How'd you get that tabris? Mine didn't come with a Ranka autograph.

2008-06-26, 05:57	Link #307
Tabris Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 35	I bought it in Akihabara

2008-06-26, 07:56	Link #308
kilroy0097 Michiko Malandro = Sexy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bryan/College Station, Texas USA Age: 48	In short Tabris has 1337 skillz and took the densha into or across town and then hoofed it to Akihabara in Japan. The rest of us are stuck here in the states or other places not Japan.

2008-06-26, 21:08	Link #310
Haesslich Go to DMC! Go to DMC! Join Date: May 2008	.... So... much... envy.... for... Ranka... pic.

2008-06-27, 04:59	Link #314
kilroy0097 Michiko Malandro = Sexy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bryan/College Station, Texas USA Age: 48	Wow if not just being a fan wants you to get this Single then watching Ep 12 will definitely get you to get it. It was brilliant display of music and brilliant marketing. Fantastic.

2008-06-27, 06:52	Link #316
hai_san Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Germany	first Galactic Fairy, now Super Dimension Cinderella, god the macross maker really knows how to named their idols not to mention the "music" is above all. As you watch the serie then you just have to love the songs.

2008-06-27, 16:41	Link #318
9mmx19 Member Join Date: Jun 2006	Okay I never watched a Macross series before but is this integration of music a normal thing? Cuz its pretty annoying IMO. I thought this about about space and robots and shit blowing up, but its also about teen pop stars and music videos? WTF? It just feels so out of place. Anime has been disappointing me more and more lately...