Comments on: Natsume Yuujinchou Original Soundtrack – Review

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By: zzeroparticle

zzeroparticle — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 06:12:02 +0000

@depthcharge101
Yeah, I can see where you’re coming from with that since it’s hard to convince people that the stuff in tracks 6 and 7 would count as music per se. Also, you’re probably correct with “Atatakai Basho” insofar as Hiroshi Kamiya’s singing is concerned, but I do enjoy it since there’s something about amateur singers that possess more panache and heartfelt emotion compared to veteran J-pop singers and their tendency towards genericness. At least, with singers like May’n in any event.

By: depthcharge101

depthcharge101 — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 15:14:26 +0000

The ost had some potential, but tracks like 6 and 7 really killed it for me. I understand it might be “interesting”, but really when I am listening to an ost I am seeking rhythmic melodies, not sound effects. I also thought Atatakai Basho is one of the weaker tracks, maybe the weak vocal is intended, but I also had a feeling that the seiyuu is inexperienced and he is unable to sing professionally.

As a whole, I would consider it to be just a half ost, it’s probably more correct to title it sound collection or something.

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Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:05:16 +0000

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By: tai

tai — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:48:06 +0000

and i just HAD to hit #6 before starting to read the post. I like OSTs that I can play for standalone listening. In context with the video it fits well, but for standalone listening it’s a bit too passive for my tastes.

By: zzeroparticle

zzeroparticle — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:27:03 +0000

That’s who I have credited and his voice sounds enough like Natsume’s that I’m pretty much willing to say that it is him.

And yeah, his singing isn’t nearly as polished, but it’s really enjoyable all the same in the way it establishes that mellow atmosphere.

By: lelangir

lelangir — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:22:52 +0000

Was that Kamiya Hiroshi singing in the last sample? I like his singing voice.

By: Omisyth

Omisyth — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 09:13:20 +0000

The best thing about the soundtrack shifts to so many different styles whilst still maintaining that lazy feel. I love the use of the fast food/ whatever they are vendors that you hear in anime every now and again.

If I had to name my favourite, it would be the main theme.

By: Sorrow-kun

Sorrow-kun — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:19:00 +0000

Well, you know what my attitude towards writing soundtrack reviews is, and you’re certainly way more qualified to review soundtracks than I am.

And I’m going to tease you about this “favourite musician”. I’ll PM you what it is some other time.

By: zzeroparticle

zzeroparticle — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:27:27 +0000

Makes me wonder which composer/musician you’re thinking of when you brought up “Natsu Mado Hirakettanashi” (somehow I have the feeling it’s either Crumb, Varese, or maybe even Ligeti except you said “soundtrack” so that wipes out the possibilities of any of those). Still, this Natsume Yuujinchou’s soundtrack took me a few listens to appreciate, so this review didn’t exactly come from the “love at first listen” standpoint.

Speaking of reviewing, Sorrow, do you want to shotgun this album for NHRV purposes or shall I “NHRV-ize” this one as well?

By: Sorrow-kun

Sorrow-kun — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 09:15:39 +0000

This is one of the better anime OSTs I’ve heard for quite a while. “Kimi ni Fureta Hikari” is the standout track, IMO, but the album is strong across the board and even highly experimental tracks like “Natsu Mado Hirakettanashi” have value (although it helps that it reminds me of a certain soundtrack by one of my favourite musicians).

By: Panther

Panther — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 02:15:56 +0000

I have not gotten around to it, but I was expecting that it would depict in the mind and evoke feelings of a lazy summer day, and I was right. This will be another great OST.