| Album name: | Escaferni’s Vision Soundtrack |
|---|---|
| Anime name: | Escaflowne’s vision |
| artist: | Yoko Kanno, Hajime Mizoguchi, Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Maaya Sakamoto |
| Catalog number: | VICL-769 |
| Release type: | soundtrack |
| release date: | June 5, 1996 |
| Where to buy: | Amazon, Japanese CD, apple music |
Escafone Soundtrack Review
this Escaflowne’s vision The series is a dazzling delight, and its story, characters, and most importantly, its music captured my attention. Before escafoneI have yet to encounter anime music that fascinates me so much, with its heavenly choruses and the sense of grandeur it imparts.
This is just background music. The album opens with the evergreen “Yakusoku wa iranai”, which sees Maaya Sakamoto and Yoko Kanno In its early years, the relationship will flourish with each successive (and successful) release. Maaya Sakamoto’s voice here is simply incredible. The song has an upbeat tone and runs through much of the soundtrack, telling escafone itself. That joy continues in Sakamoto’s performance on the breezy “Poketto wo Karanishite.” More sombre pieces like “Deja Blue” and “Romance” convey the conflict and desperation that the actual series dealt with.
The album’s exhilarating sense of adventure begins to take off as Yoko Kanno takes the helm on the first few songs. “Flying Dragon” captures this atmosphere with a stunningly sublime melody, evoking a feeling of majesty and grace. The album then takes a darker turn with “Murder” and “Dance of the Curse,” which are more foreboding, while the latter is filled with a dynamic aura that clings to the tension.
Then there’s “Angel,” a song that features a heavenly chorus that’s as heartfelt and beautiful as you’d expect. But for my money, nothing hits the grandeur of “Gloria.” Although the piece begins with a somber Gregorian chant, it segues into a grand procession for the coronation of the new king. The choir plays like a hymn, giving the part a regal atmosphere and ending with a triumphant “glory”. Mizoguchi Hajime was responsible for determining the mood and atmosphere of both songs.
Among them, “White Dove” sounds a bit weird, but it is enjoyable. The opening has that exciting morning feel. Then a clap sounds along with other instruments. Once the vocals start, the poppy flourish is a bit inconsistent with what came before, but I like how upbeat it is. The guitar solo is also excellent, adding to a solid upbeat song on an album filled with guitar solos.
Yes, the less said about the ending of the TV series “Eye” the better. This song by Hiroki Wada features electronic dance music and some unpleasant sounds. If there was a way to get this song off the disc, I’d be all over it. Thankfully, “Deja Blue” works as a great ear cleaner for ear closures. It takes the melody from “Yakusoku wa iranai” and sets it as a music box to remind you of all the solid work that came before it.
all in all, Escafone above the sky is one of my favorite albums. Maaya Sakamoto’s vocals, Yoko Kanno’s feverish compositions, and Hajime Mizoguchi’s brilliant orchestral work are all worth listening to. Music covers all areas Escafern’s The emotions make this album a must-experience.
grade: Excellent