Hidan no Aria - Music discussion (OP/ED & OST, etc.)

[Kairin]

Feel free to discuss any music related subjects for Hidan no Aria here (OP/ED & OST, etc.). As the usual rule, NO POSTING LINKS TO MP3s OR ASKING FOR THEM. You may buy them at the usual place such as cdjapan and what not, but DO NOT ask for or post links to any music downloads. This includes, but isn't limited to:

• any RAR, ZIP, 7-ZIP archive
• Torrents
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• Direct downloads

[Miraluka]

For those interested, the single opening is out already.

[tsunade666]

how did this happen? I thought that the songs will be released together with the dvd. Then how come it's been release already? or the one with the dvd/bluray are character singles?

[Kotohono]

Originally Posted by tsunade666

how did this happen? I thought that the songs will be released together with the dvd. Then how come it's been release already? or the one with the dvd/bluray are character singles?

I think that was the OST, though I could be mistaken.

Anyways I'd say the full version of Scarlet Ballet is great and a good deal better than the short versions; while the ED version is about on par with the ED version. Though it's still good, the OP is better in my opinion.

[Cosmic Eagle]

Of JC Staff's work, I can say HnA has the best ED in a while...

[gameboy234]

Originally Posted by Konakaga

I think that was the OST, though I could be mistaken.

Anyways I'd say the full version of Scarlet Ballet is great and a good deal better than the short versions; while the ED version is about on par with the ED version. Though it's still good, the OP is better in my opinion.

Agree with the full vers. of Scarlet Ballet. Enjoyed it.

I keep thinking it was scarlet bullet..

[AmyElizzabeth]

Anyone else think that Smile was better than Scarlet Ballet?
I'm gonna get shot for saying that, huh..

[Chiibi]

I've always liked the OP.....

but the ED is growing on me too.

[Kotohono]

Originally Posted by AmyElizzabeth

Anyone else think that Smile was better than Scarlet Ballet?
I'm gonna get shot for saying that, huh..

I liked Smile, too, but I vastly preferred Scarlet Ballet plus it fits Aria as a series far more .

[Chaos2Frozen]

I am of the opinion that prefers the ED; it has that old school anime song kinda of vibe, as well as a Noir-ish atmosphere going with it's grainy film.

Don't really like the chorus though, but I guess I can overlook it.

[bokchoy]

I've listened to the ED over a thousand times

[Cosmic Eagle]

Honestly speaking, this is the first time I've seen lyrics in an OP and ED that were so in your face about the storyline. Normally, they'd be more subtle (although not THAT much) about it.

[Chaos2Frozen]

Originally Posted by Cosmic Eagle

Honestly speaking, this is the first time I've seen lyrics in an OP and ED that were so in your face about the storyline. Normally, they'd be more subtle (although not THAT much) about it.

The OP not so much, but the ED? There's like clues leading up to vol 5 in there.

[xTinXion07]

May I join the discussion?

Originally Posted by Chaos2Frozen

The OP not so much, but the ED? There's like clues leading up to vol 5 in there.

Yeah, I agree with that. And also, will the anime even reach Volume 5? *Gets shot* XD
If it's a new season, I think there will be a new OP and ED right.

[Cosmic Eagle]

Originally Posted by xTinXion07

May I join the discussion?



Yeah, I agree with that. And also, will the anime even reach Volume 5? *Gets shot* XD
If it's a new season, I think there will be a new OP and ED right.

No. Current one ends on vol 3 most likely.

[xTinXion07]

Originally Posted by Cosmic Eagle

No. Current one ends on vol 3 most likely.

Gah.. >.< I thought so too. So, no Kana or Sherlock, hmm. Well, Jeanne is more than enough for me :O
OP and ED are both great but, OP of episode 8 is WIN XD You know.. Jeanne.

[Kotohono]

So with parts of the OST out and me only having listened to one third of it...
Does anyone know if there is another version of "BGM-Ⅺ"[from the 3rd part of the OST]?

I feel like there was a more intensive and longer version of part the song used in the anime, notable when fighting Riko on the plane, or few other major fights. If anyone knows I'd appreciated it since I liked that piece in the anime .

[AP24]

It seems the OP is one of favorite May'n songs. May'n performed the OP at Animelo Summer Live 2011 and Anime Festival Asia 2011.

[Cosmic Eagle]

Originally Posted by AP24

It seems the OP is one of favorite May'n songs. May'n performed the OP at Animelo Summer Live 2011 and Anime Festival Asia 2011.

Yes. Scarlet Ballet live is not bad....

[Seihai]

The joint album that includes the Aria AA OP+instrumental and Arpeggio Cadenza's song+instrumental is out. My itunes will rock on for a while, if you know what I mean. The e-guitar and nano's NY English are simply addictive, and if that wasn't enough the Cadenza B-side song is a beautiful piano/violin piece fully sung in English. Not on the scale as this season's Asterisk ED Waiting for the rain by Sakamoto Maaya/Rasmus Faber but still very unique in its own and quite fitting of the respective anime. As for Bull's Eye... well, not much to say about that piece but it will be on repeat for a while, heh. Though I have to admit I am a slightly bummed that the song doesn't hit the 4 minute mark. It's not a big deal, but personally I enjoy longer songs that are at least 4 minutes long so I can immerse myself in the melody and such.