Angel Beats! - Music discussion (OP/ED & OST, etc.)

[Bananoha]

Originally Posted by Agito Akiyama

Thank you very much!

derp, was looking for something and found a few more.

Thousand Enemies - bass
Little Braver - one guitar
Little Braver - lead guitar, rhythm guitar

ヾ(＾∇＾)

[kitten320]

Originally Posted by boredandlazy

OST is coming out late july.

Thanks for info, can't wait. Series have some of the best OSTs here

[icyhandofcrap]

Apparently a full band score is coming out July 28th. It should include the instrumental tracks for the album Keep the Beats!

http://www.angelbeats.jp/cd/index.html#bandscore

[Westlo]

Originally Posted by icyhandofcrap

Furthermore, Jun Maeda did mention he was trying write songs that would fit a high school girls band - not all the way through professional but with some hints of amateurism. I don't know if the vocalist choices were deliberate with this aim in mind, but it does fit the theme of the band by picking out lesser known singers, even if their singing is slightly flawed.

Episode 10 where the bandmates get on Yui's case for not being able to sing and play at a high level at the same time kinda points to that.

[tattam66]

i want a ED EP.10

[Vegard Aune]

Originally Posted by Westlo

Episode 10 where the bandmates get on Yui's case for not being able to sing and play at a high level at the same time kinda points to that.

Yeah, in episode 12, they even outright said that Yui was a bad singer.

...Not that her lack of singing-skill prevented me from ordering the album, though. In fact, I don't even think her singing was all that bad half the time. It sounded pretty decent in Thousand Enemies and Little Braver, (hence why those two are my favourite songs from her... Well, that and the lack of random Engrish lines) and Ichiban no Takaramono was beautiful despite her lackluster performance.

[AC730]

I'm not sure if this was posted but here is the official link to the "Keep The Beats" Preview:
http://www.angelbeats.jp/cd/audition_keepthebeats.html

Previews all of the songs in chronological order of the playlist, I think.

Note: Some tracks omit names and display "track no." for some of the new songs.

When I saw the album cover to "Keep The Beats" I was honestly a little disappointed. However the more I see it + the show itself, the more I'm starting to get the feeling that the cover emulates. I think it's a wonderful design now.

[icyhandofcrap]

Originally Posted by AC730

I'm not sure if this was posted but here is the official link to the "Keep The Beats" Preview:
http://www.angelbeats.jp/cd/audition_keepthebeats.html

Previews all of the songs in chronological order of the playlist, I think.

Note: Some tracks omit names and display "track no." for some of the new songs.

When I saw the album cover to "Keep The Beats" I was honestly a little disappointed. However the more I see it + the show itself, the more I'm starting to get the feeling that the cover emulates. I think it's a wonderful design now.

Thanks! Totally looking forward to the full version of Ichiban no Takaramono (My Most Precious Treasure).

It sounds like the album version of some of the previously released singles is different? Little Braver has some extra lalalas in the preview.

Yui's voice sounds a little funny singing Crow Song and Alchemy. Maybe I'm just used to Iwasawa's voice.

I like the preview of Yui singing My Song. Sounds good.

Hopefully the Girls Dead Monster version of My Soul, Your Beats can sync up with Lia's version. I'd really like to hear the full version of that remix.

Some of the tracks sound weak, but overall I'm really looking forward to this CD.

[HinataShou]

Keep The Beats preview in youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZTtbG-RQOU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3VNGETb0m0

[germanturkey]

aww, i think it would have been much more solid if they had Thousand Enemies and Little Braver recorded with Iwasawa's VA. 23:50 is solid, but the other two new songs are pretty disappointing. and YES, TRACK 9!!!!!!!!!!!

[icyhandofcrap]

I wonder if Girls Dead Monster would ever go on tour in Japan.

[Marcus H.]

I hope it would be like Miku's concert. (But one can only dream... )

[SoggySoyBean]

yea, i miss Iwasawa's VA and singer xD too bad marina isn't in there

[SirusRiddler]

Wow...Yui's version of "Crow Song" is...very jarring.

And listening through that preview, it makes me realize that LiSa really isn't that strong of a singer as I initially thought. Marina is definitely superior.

[icyhandofcrap]

Keep the Beats has been leaked! Unfortunately it is a 160kbps rip transcoded to 320kbps.

Proof with Shine Days:

From single, 320kbps transcoded from FLAC
http://imgur.com/zSr04.jpg

This download:
http://imgur.com/5wdSp.jpg

The full version of Ichiban no Takaramono is amazing! As well as the full version of My Soul, Your Beats (I want the piano vs. rock remix please).

Girls Dead Monster version of Brave Song offers an interesting alternative take on the song. I like it.

Yui version of My Song has more energy due to the full band accompaniment. It's really good, maybe a bit less sad than Iwasawa's version. Still love both versions.

Some small changes in the album version of Little Braver. Extra lalalas around 3:50 . Both good still.

LiSA singing Crow Song and Alchemy is a bit jarring. I definitely hear some mistakes even without musical training. marina was better for these songs. At least LiSA puts in more energy.

Morning Dreamer is decent but doesn't terribly stand out.

Run With Wolves has pretty good instrumentals that are full of energy but I don't like the vocals at points as they are a bit staccato and jarring. Overall okay, detracted by the vocals.

23:50 is pretty solid. It has some weak points but overall is pretty good. I would put it on the same level as Little Braver and under Shine Days and Thousand Enemies.

Overall, a really awesome album, especially with the bonus tracks.

[icyhandofcrap]

YAY. Girls Dead Monster (with LiSA) is doing a tour around Japan! Not that I'm in Japan during those dates...

http://key.visualarts.gr.jp/lisatour/index.html

[Aaerul]

Where should I consider purchasing the album from for the cheapest? Yesasia?
http://www.yesasia.com/global/keep-t...0-en/info.html

[icyhandofcrap]

Originally Posted by Cosign

Where should I consider purchasing the album from for the cheapest? Yesasia?
http://www.yesasia.com/global/keep-t...0-en/info.html

If you're buying multiple things or don't care if it arrives in 3 weeks, I suggest CDJapan. Plus you get new membership discounts and discount points for purchasing. Do some price comparisons and see.

[Archon_Wing]

Hooray for 一番の宝物! As well as their version of Brave Song

[skymoon31]

http://www.youtube.com/user/Onny01
this guy has all the songs from the album Keep the Beats! on his channel