| Album name: | The seventh cycle: The evil girl married her biggest enemy and lived a carefree life! soundtrack |
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| Anime name: | The seventh cycle: The evil girl married her biggest enemy and lived a carefree life! |
| artist: | Satoshi Hieno, Ryunosuke Kasai |
| Catalog number: | PCSP-05737 |
| Release type: | soundtrack |
| release date: | April 10, 2024 |
| Where to buy: | apple music |
7th cycle soundtrack review
this The seventh time loop The soundtrack is easily overlooked. Part of the reason is that the animation itself is a fun ride, with the main character Rishe being likable and his resourcefulness taking up a large part of my attention. Part of this is because the music isn’t a prominent part of the animation. Normally I try to pay attention to the background music, but in this case it never did.
This is a damn shame. Without Rishe’s intricate machinations to distract me, The seventh time loop The soundtrack is surprisingly good! It doesn’t have the kind of music that leaves you spellbound or breathless with its grandeur. No, The seventh time loopThe presentation of its soundtrack is much more subdued. But the orchestral melodies that composers Satoshi Hono and Ryunosuke Kasai give us are serviceable, enjoyable and capable. Listening to it is a simple pleasure, punctuated by moments of joy.
What helps is that this soundtrack has a nice arc. The first few tracks set the stage for the anime’s story, starting with the main character. “Rishe’s Theme” is full of optimism, capturing the protagonist’s perspective and can-do attitude through energetic strings and piano melodies. I found the piece to be as enjoyable as Rish himself. Other aspects of her character are present in “Kindness,” with its softer, mellower sound, and “Intelligent,” which rounds her out with its unhurried tempo.
We are then introduced to her eponymous greatest enemy/future husband in “The Arnold Theme.” Here, composer Kasai evokes the dark, brooding, mysterious prince atmosphere through charming string melodies. We are also introduced to his brother Theodore through a slow and dark piano theme. It evokes the image of fraud, matching Theodore’s initially untrustworthy character to a T.
Once we get to know the characters, we’re treated to a beautiful waltz! Count me in as someone who likes to waltz. There’s that one there The seventh time loop Worth serious consideration. Anyone who has seen the animation will remember Arnold and Rish’s energetic waltz, with quick and sharp movements. The music that accompanies this dance, “Waltz “Rich and Arnold,”” is so refreshing. Its delivery is a whirlwind of grace, with no hint of a minor battle of wills going on beneath the surface.
From here, the album sets Rishe’s daily life to music. I love the energy of “Life of a Carefree Bride,” especially how the track blossoms when strings and piano join the guitar. Next up is the upbeat “Expectations,” with its catchy whistle melody and laid-back guitar. But these songs were nowhere near as popular as “Empire.” “Empire” is my favorite song on the album, second only to “Waltz.” I love the grandeur and ambition of it, as the strings portray Galkin as a hilarious empire full of potential.
The album begins to falter as we plunge into gloomier waters. A song like “Lonesome,” with its piano melody lingering in a depressive state, is quite rich in its titular emotion. But it was hard for me to get involved. Its long sustained notes are boring and not for me. As I listened further to pieces like “Pathetic” and “Tense Atmosphere,” I was forced to conclude that, musically speaking, darker, more somber themes were Hono and Kasai’s Achilles’ heel. Their work is practical; there’s no doubt about it. But their optimistic themes fascinate me even more.
Thankfully, watching this album from start to finish comes with some exciting rewards as the album’s story comes to an end. The finale begins with “Dream Forward to the Future,” which restores the album’s optimism and drives the image of Rishe taking action to avert tragedy. This feeling is further intensified in “Passion,” which builds into a catchy piano melody as the action continues. It all ends in “Ring”, a beautiful violin solo that brings a happy ending and a relaxing feeling.
as they work fluffy heaven,Now The seventh time loopcomposers Satoshi Hieno and Ryunosuke Kasai won the gold medal again (never heard of wedding ring story). Their upbeat work is impeccable and captivating. Even though the album has some rough spots, it works well within the context of the animation, which means I can’t fault it too much. So although The seventh time loopThe soundtrack may not raise eyebrows, but it still managed to make me smile with its humble melodies.
grade: OK