2007-12-07, 18:59 | Link #22 |
~Walking on the Milkyway~
Join Date: Feb 2006
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Well, my stamp of approval will go to Claymore's sound track, which nicely complemented the show [宅見将典/TAKUMI Masanori], although a bit repetitive at times. It has a touch of what's found in Disney's scores that make it sound 'marvellous' and epic.
Kawai's SnM score was fine, but after a few more listens I'm not too sure it is that amazing, though that Nahji "nursery rhyme" truly stands out. |
2007-12-09, 07:44 | Link #23 |
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Join Date: Jan 2006
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I second the Byosuku 5cm OST, it was simply beautiful....
And of course Seirei no Moribito was pretty good, especially as mentioned... Omoi Haruka and Nahji no Uta I was going to mention the Romeo x Juliet soundtrack as well because I pretty much loved most of the background music throughout the anime, but since the OST itself hasn't been released I cant say for sure |
2007-12-13, 20:04 | Link #24 |
♪♫ Maya Iincho ♩♬
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Ha found one ^^. One of mine has to be the background music for the "Sky Girls" Series. The ambience of the music is really fulfilling ^^.
I'll second Ef ~a fairytale of the two~ soundtrack too. Though I only like 1 or 2 of the OST soundtrack in it. The ending is very nicely sung by Hiroko Taguchi ^^
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2007-12-14, 12:31 | Link #25 |
AS Oji-kun
Join Date: Nov 2006
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I'm going to bring nominations to a close this Sunday, December 16th. Voting will commence soon thereafter. If you want to nominate a score, or express your support for the ones already listed here, the time to do so is now.
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2007-12-14, 13:37 | Link #26 |
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Can I have more? Even though I have taken my picks, I hope I can second one more.
I came a little late to watching Dennou Coil, and am currently going through it now. It kinda shook me awake to the original purpose of BGMs in the first place, it completely doesn't distinguish itself during most character interactions, mostly serving as a kind of pedestal for the actual scene itself, yet somehow comes in with an exactly on-cue series of notes to accent the culmination of a particular scene. Since I haven't gotten to the later(presumably darker) eps, the end of a comedic scene going right into a eyecatch comes straight to mind for me when I think about that aspect. Well, that, and 子供の遊び is a scary track. Very misleading indeed. |
2007-12-14, 14:59 | Link #27 | |
AS Oji-kun
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That particular track well characterizes why I love this score. All throughout this work Saito juxtaposes themes that connote childlike playfulness with ones that convey dark menace. This track bounces from one theme to the other seemingly without effort. Of course, all of Dennou Coil is about the juxtaposition of light and dark in our lives. Not knowing Japanese, I'm afraid I can't see why the title is misleading. Does anyone know where I might find English translations of the titles?
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2007-12-15, 12:34 | Link #28 | |
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That track's name is pronounced as "Kodomo no Asobi", and it means "Children's Game". "Gone Horribly Wrong", if I might add. Hence the misleading part with the title, and 2/3's of the music itself. I don't know of any translated track titles out there, but I can try translating them for you if you'd like. My Japanese is nowhere near fully fledged though. Just give me a PM if you want them. |
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2007-12-15, 21:59 | Link #29 |
Gregory House
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For me it has to be the following:
Claymore, by Masanori Takumi, very varied, out-of-the-norm songs (uncommon genres and songs always win me over). Darker Than Black, by Yoko Kanno (*points at his Kanno fanboy persona*). Plus, there's Mai Yamane doing a song for YK again, just like old times. Baccano!, by Yoshimori Makoto. I can't believe just how widely ignored this series was. Possibly the best series of 2007, and with the most awesome soundtrack of the year to boot. All sorts of classy bar jazz and blues for the win (*points to himself as a jazz enthusiast*). Sketchbook, by Muramatsu Ken. Perhaps it doesn't excel in technical quality or execution, but what I want to remark with this nomination is how fitting the soundtrack is to the series. After all, that's any soundtrack's true job.
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2007-12-21, 19:20 | Link #30 |
AS Oji-kun
Join Date: Nov 2006
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Nominations - Final Round
Naturally reality has not been kind to the old Sensei. We have too many scores tied with two nominations to fit into nine nominees. I propose a final round of discussion to finalize the list of competitors.
I counted up the number of times a show was mentioned positively in the postings above. The results are here: In summary, six scores got three or more nominations and will pass over to the final round. They are: Byousoku 5 Centimeter, Dennou Coil, Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight, Seirei no Moribito, Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann, and Toward the Terra. At most, that leaves three additional "slots" in the poll (leaving one for "others"), so I propose another round of discussion about which of the following scores most deserve to join the other six. They are: Claymore Darker than Black ef - A Tale of Memories El Cazador Oh! Edo Rocket Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Sola Touka Gettan The following series were nominated once, but not endorsed a second time. They'll need a second endorsement from someone before they can compete on equal terms with the shows in the group above. Animatrix Beyond Baccano Clannad FLAG Gigantic Formula Heroic Age Kyoshiro to Tora no Sora Mai Otome Zwei Mononoke Shinkyojku Soukai Polyphonica Sketchbook Sky Girls I also arbitrarily eliminated Nodame Cantabile from contention for the reasons I gave above. Only endorsements from people who have not yet spoken in favor of a score will be counted, though you're welcome to argue in favor of your preferences in hopes of swaying people over to you. You have until January 1st to voice your support for one or more of these scores. The poll will be released soon thereafter.
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2007-12-21, 20:38 | Link #31 | |
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If we're talking about scoring, I'd like to add a nomination for Touka Gettan. I thought it really stood out.
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2007-12-22, 06:29 | Link #33 | |
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Anyway I love Oh!!! Edo Rocket OST and personally for me its soundtrack stood out the most of all the shows I've seen this year. |
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2007-12-25, 21:57 | Link #34 |
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Join Date: Oct 2007
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Of these, the bolded ones are the ones I like the most.
Claymore Darker than Black ef - A Tale of Memories El Cazador Oh! Edo Rocket (not a personal preference in style, but I admit it is actually a very good score) Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Sola Touka Gettan And of the last selection, Animatrix Beyond Baccano Clannad FLAG Gigantic Formula Heroic Age Kyoshiro to Tora no Sora Mai Otome Zwei Mononoke (Didn't I nominate this one anyway? How can nobody else agree?!) Shinkyojku Soukai Polyphonica Sketchbook Sky Girls Though I admit there are a couple there I haven't watched/listened to, but I have most, and I have many, many soundtracks as music is a very important part of the anime experience to me (as opposed to manga) so the bolded ones really do stand out this year. |
2007-12-26, 00:37 | Link #35 |
Hell Kitty
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Join Date: Jun 2007
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For BGMs El Cazador de la Bruja by Kajiura Yuki, I only got the first OST but in the Anime the BGMs are perfect fit for the scenes. Especially like the epic tracks used on fighting scenes.
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2007-12-29, 13:13 | Link #36 |
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Good question.... I would say Riyu Kosaka (Claymore ED Single - Danzai no Hana ~Guilty Sky~)
Because she got a great voice ^.^ I really hope that her career will be even more successful!!! Even thought the band BeForU disbanded a few... no wait... not yet but soon..T.T Aoie_Emesai: o ya... do you mean baby's tears? If so... just so you know... Riyu Kosaka is the singer! ^^ If you want the song? I can give you it, or link it!^^ bye theen.. Last edited by NoSanninWa; 2007-12-30 at 02:29. Reason: rules |
2007-12-31, 22:43 | Link #40 |
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Join Date: May 2007
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Here are my nominations...
ef - A Tale of Memories Tenmon’s score really stood out in different key scenes throughout this anime. The music ranges from slow and soothing to very emotional, portraying the feelings and internal struggle/dilemma of the characters. Touka Gettan Touka Gettan has probably the most confusing story laid out in reverse order. I was able to watch the first 7 or 8 episodes without understanding that much at all, but something that did impress me was the music. It’s hard to find words describing the type of score I was listening to, but it somehow reminded me of the one Yoko Kanno did for Escaflowne years ago (I’m still listening to it). It creates the feeling that you are witnessing a familiar and yet distant world/universe. Clannad The score is very similar to its predecessors Air and Kanon because it brings emotions along the way. However, I consider Clannad to be more diverse and yet very fitting of the innumerable situations presented in the anime. |
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