2011′s Anime Music in Review – Soundtrack Edition

Introduction:
In August? Man, at this rate, the 2012 music roundup post won’t be released until 2014 at the earliest!

*Ahem*

Starting last year, we decided that an anime soundtrack retrospective wouldn’t be a bad idea. Doing so serves two functions: it allows people to get an idea for what stuff we liked and think are worth checking out and it allows us to go over worthy soundtracks that we simply could not find the time to review but still want people to know about. Narrowing the list down to 15 was not going to be an easy task, but we do hope you enjoy what’s in store here.

Do note that clips presented will be played in their entirety. We do hope you discover something new or get to reminisce over some tune that impressed you during the course of last year. And for those who like a long playlist that they can listen to while at work, we’ve included the Master List below.

Master List

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Simoun Original Soundtrack 1 – Review

Album Title: Simoun Original Soundtrack 1
Anime Title: Simoun
Artist: Sahashi Toshihiko, Ishikawa Chiaki, savage genius
Catalog Number: VICL-61964
Release Type: Soundtrack
Release Date: June 21, 2006
Purchase at: Out of Print

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Musical Musing: When Hisaishi and Touhou Collide, Some Miscellany


Doujin games and anime aren’t so far apart that we can apply the statement that ne’er the twain shall meet because the two fanbases do overlap. However, they are far apart enough that you rarely see anyone combining music from games and anime into a fan-made arrangement. After all, much of the doujin music that comes out of Comiket are decidedly non-anime in nature. Ditto with Reitaisai for obvious reasons.

So when I come across a track that combines both, it’s always cause for rejoicing and kaztora’s “チルノの動く城” is one that fits the bill. As you listen to this, you may find yourself surprised to find two familiar themes milling about (moreso if you can’t figure out the translation for the track title!):

チルノの動く城

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Idolm@ster – Perfect Idol 04 – Review

Album Title: Perfect Idol 04
Anime Title: The Idolm@ster
Artist: Asami Imai, Mayako Nigo, Rie Kugimiya
Catalog Number: ANZX-6813
Release Type: Vocal
Release Date: April 26, 2012
Purchase at: CDJapan

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Best of Jazzin’ for Ghibli – Review

Album Title: The Best of Jazzin’ for Ghibli
Anime Title: Various
Artist: Various
Catalog Number: FAMO-10001
Release Type: Compilation
Release Date: December 03, 2008
Purchase at: CDJapan

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