jihad (full ver.)

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KYAAAHHH~! I just searched for this in my cache while I played the streaming audio that Kane40 provided in the KOTOKO last.fm page. And I thought it was a .mp3 file but it turned out to be a .flv file so I just converted it to .mp3 w/ my converter. :D It's a good 320kbps, 44100kHz quality.

jihad (4:45)
lyrics/vocal: KOTOKO
composition: C.G mix
arrangement: C.G mix, Takeshi Ozaki
BALDR SKY Dive2 "RECORDARE" Theme Song

Not a bad song but it could've been done better. I like this one better than Restoration ~Chinmoku no Sora~.

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感情: hungry for the nth time
音楽: "eclipse -UETSU MIU style" - Mami Kawada

BALDRSKY Dive2 "Recordare" Theme Song revealed

jihad
lyrics: KOTOKO
composition: C.G mix
arrangement: C.G mix, Takeshi Hoshino Ozaki (editor's note: sorry I only saw 武 kanji so I mistook Takeshi Ozaki for Takeshi Hoshino. I'll look carefully next time -- and you can see from my 感情 last night I was sleepy. :P)

short version available for download here.

Going Muslim wars, eh? Is that even right for an eroge? :P Blame KOTOKO for that since she's the lyricist. :P

It sounded different compared to her earlier BALDR theme songs but it sounded true eyes this time. o_o; I mean it's good but it's nothing new if you ask me.

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感情: a bit sleepy
音楽: "Message" - KOTOKO

茜空 ～それがぼくらの世界だった～

Just finished uploading Unmeibito single and posting it on our LJ community. Join our community so that you'll see the older singles posted! =D haha!

As for the title, it's the full title of KOTOKO's latest eroge theme song, Akanesora ~Sore ga Bokura no Sekai Datta~ but that's according to the booklet. Feel free to edit the tags w/ either this title or Akanesora only.

You can download the song here.

The song itself is a ballad and it's composition/arrangement from C.G mix. If you ask me if I like it or not -- yes, I like it because even though it's a ballad, it doesn't sound bland like the oh-so-mighty daily-daily Dream. The song is soothing to my ballad-thirsty ears. XD Haha! Sounds like a bit of Koe ga Todoku Nara which is one of my fave ballads way back on Hane album.

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感情: fully loaded
音楽: "茜空" - KOTOKO

daily-daily Dream!! TV size (clearer ver.) plus new KOTOKO album

And so I am late for the news but I love every members of I've Sound, I'm still gonna post this one! xD

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This is the TV size of daily-daily Dream!! which is KOTOKO's 13th single and used as the 2nd OP theme for Hayate no Gotoku! Second Season. Not very powerful and denpatastic compared to Shichitenhakki Shijoushugi but it suits as the opening theme. But I just wished that C.G mix should've come up with a more stronger one. o_o

And finally, KOTOKO's upcoming 4th album (finally after almost 3 years) イプシロンの方舟 (Ipsilon no Fune, Ark of the Epsilon) will be released on October 14, 2009 which will contain the singles Real Onigokko, BLAZE and Hayate no Gotoku!. No further information but its catalog number would be GNCV-0014. Hopefully they would come up with some more better tracks since most of the I've girls' releases are majority disappointment.

Jigoku no Mon full version

感情: eating midnight snack
音楽: "Jigoku no Mon" - ALI PROJECT

And now I already had my long version of ALI PROJECT's latest single Jigoku no Mon. This song was used as the ending theme for Phantom ~Requiem for the Phantom~. And I'm quite excited for this and I'd say, it's worth the wait!!! XDDD; Much greater than Rara Eve Shinseiki. XD Haven't watched the PV though. -__-;

The arrangement's a bit messier but I like the order of the song. The sound of trumpet makes it a bit perky to be "Gates of Hell" though. :D Oh well, it adds to my delight plus Arika's deranged voice is always a plus mark for me! It works although not too much with my acquaintances. :P You know who you are people. :D

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But hearing the long version really made my night! So while I'm eating my apple-flavored oats here, I'm going to rock my ears with this song!! Lovin' it and the cover!! Although some says it's a bit scary. XD

Mechamimi OP song revealed!

Just like what I indicated in my last post, the demo movie for the eroge Mechamimi will be revealed today/tonight and the title of the Mami Kawada OP theme will be:

platinum
Lyrics: Mami Kawada
Composition/Arrangement: Maiko Iuchi

AND YES IT'S NOT DENPA!!! xD *thank God I'm wrong!* It's not all great but it's also not that bad! It sorta reminds me of masterpiece but a slower version and minus the noisy electric guitar though but the synths were a plus for me and it's not plain unlike fickle. I think Maiko Iuchi did fair for this one! And here's the short version of platinum.

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And here's a download link for the song. =D

Bizarrerie Cage long version

感情: a bit nervous
音楽: "Chikai" - Eiko Shimamiya

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Although the long version is too short, it still paid off the wait!! It's much better than the short version especially the instrumental part in 2:43. :D The electric guitar mania is so so love! XD XD I love how Maiko did the electric guitar job if only the song was much longer, this song would be the ultimate love!! *,*

Ohh more I've info, it looks like snIpe would also be released as a standalone single which will be released on 06/24 together with her ao-iconoclast/PIGEON-the green-ey'd monster single. Wow this is the first time an I've singer will release two singles in one date but sadly, the latter single is not I've-produced. xD

Chikai preview and UTD -remix- up!

感情: a bit tense
音楽: "Chikai (preview)" - Eiko Shimamiya

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I already had my under the darkness -Remix- last night but due to lack of time, I wasn't able to upload it.

I like Chikai because it's more lively than WHEEL OF FORTUNE. I admit the latter is good but I'd say I love Chikai more. I wonder how SORMA No.1 will do OXISOLS. under the darkness -Remix- also sounds good though I still the original version but what I like about this remix is its very much trancier than the original.

Oh yeah, I'm a bit tensed because my parents already knew of my secret. x__X' As usual, my mother's ok with it but NOT my father. I'll be preparing my ears tomorrow for some showering of *bleep* words that will surely lower my self-esteem but I'll endure it. And I can't promise I'll be posting more because of this problem. So if I weren't able to post in the next few days, you already know it.

HYDIAN WAY (w/ vocals)

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Although the pitch for the instrumental (which was released way earlier) than this one but definitely it does sound better with the vocals. And it even got longer! From 5:48 instrumental it became 6:53 w/ vocals! xDD;; Uplifting and cheerful than See You ~Chiisana Eien~ and as much as I expect it, Tenjou wo Kakeru Monotachi was still much better. I assume KOTOKO did the lyrics for this one.

Super scription of data (TV size) up!

感情: my head hurts yet feeling energetic
音楽: "Naraku no Hana" - Eiko Shimamiya




Super scription of data is now available -- for listening. XD Sorry if I was kinda late. I just returned to reality and I was out for the last 3 days.



Credits:
Lyrics: Eiko Shimamiya
Composition/Arrangement: Kazuya Takase

When I heard the preview, I was really damn sure that Takase will be the one doing the composition and arrangement. The usage of electric guitars were identical to his likings plus the intro was somewhat striking and unique. I like it but really don't like the chorus part. Hopefully the long version will be much better.

The long version will be out next week --- February 25. And for those who don't know, this will be the OP theme for Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei (lit. When the Cicadas Cry Solutions).

Rara Eve Shinseiki full version

感情: thrilled
音楽: "Rara Eve Shinseiki" - ALI PROJECT




Finally, a long version!! I was waiting for this although the single will be released on Wednesday, January 21, 2009. ;p I'm just too excited that's why I searched all my way to the full version and I found it in nicovideo and then ripped it. XDDD

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My impression on the song didn't change. It's good although the usual upbeatness decreased a bit! Considering it doesn't contain much darkness compared to their recent releases. XD For me, it doesn't disappoint plus the intro is so catchy. X3 Mikiya Katakura did a very good job on this one.

To download the mp3, click here.

Kioku (TV size) - Younha feat. GOKU up!

感情: hungry

音楽: "Mona Lisa" - Hitomi Shimatani

Due to my friend kieyuku's request for the TV size rip of RIDEBACK's ending theme, I ripped it through high-quality video from YouTube.

Kioku (TV size) by Younha feat. GOKU

This song is also good although it's not Younha's best... It's very... sensual compared to a pop-rock Houki Boshi but nonetheless it's still considered good music. I couldn't hear GOKU's voice though nor I know what his part on this song is.

I just noticed that Younha left Sony Records and went to Sistus Records instead. Oh no, that IS a bad move. Knowing Sachi Tainaka and Jyukai's sales, tsk, tsk. But I can't blame her though, and instead I'd rather blame Sistus (who have the same poor strategy as Geneon -- the former is a subsidiary of the latter, I guess). Younha is talented, yes. But I noticed she's not all famous right now unlike when she had the Bleach tie-in.

I guess such tie-ins truly brings out of the best of you, no? But it's not always the case, I know of some other artists that didn't shine despite of a "heavy" anime tie-ins (good example of this is, HALCALI's Long Kiss Goodbye which was used as the 7th ED for Naruto Shippuuden).

Rara Eve Shinseiki (TV size) is up!

sentiment: cramming
harmony: "Uninstall" by Chiaki Ishikawa

As usual cramming with my thesis but still I won't be able to sleep if I won't post this one! ;D

Rara Eve Shinseiki TV size

It's not as great as the songs they've released in the past years but still, it's likeable. :D I'm still anticipating for the B-side of the single. :D

FYI, this song is the opening theme for the newly aired anime series Sora Kake Girl (Sora wo Kakeru Shoujo). I haven't watched it but a kind person posted in the ALI PROJECT page of last.fm that it has been posted in YouTube. Want to watch it?

RIDEBACK TV size up!

sentiment: excited
harmony: "RIDEBACK (TV size)" by MELL

Or you can download my low quality rip of the TV size here. =)

Well for me this one's much "decent" and tolerable than "KILL" so I like this one better. XD As usual, filled with Engrish-y lyrics but I really like the song. XD And it has a trance-y intro which gives back the ol' I've spirit. It's not all bouncy as I thought since the "denpa-like" part was just the chorus -- nothing in the first part.

I'd say Kazuya Takase did a great job with the song. Haha! Go MELL! X3

Masterpiece low quality TV size up, RIDEBACK info, and other news

sentiment: thrilled
harmony: "masterpiece (TV size)" by Mami Kawada

Yesh, this is what I'm waiting for before the year ends! A preview of masterpiece!! I uploaded the low quality TV size of masterpiece here.

I ripped it in the link that hikaru linked on his post at the I've Sound blog so please do mind the ramblings of Yuka Iguchi (the seiyuu of Index) and someone I don't recognize (maybe Rina Satou?). XD

PS: It sounded real different from some of Iuchi's works and I really liked it! xD It doesn't sound like an I've Sound work but it's something different but you can trace that this is certainly Iuchi's work since she's the one who usually goes into high-tempo beat techno songs. It's not as noisy as seduce *whew*.

PLUS: Information on MELL's 5th single

RIDEBACK
lyrics: MELL
Composition/Arrangement: Kazuya Takase
release on March 4, 2009

So the cute & bouncy opening theme for the anime series RIDEBACK will also have the same title -- erhmm, will this be the 2009 version of her cutest song FLY TO THE TOP? xD We'll see after the TV size has been aired!

And another news, even the unreleased Super scription of data for the OVA Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei has been released, Eiko Shimamiya will have her tie-in once again (for the nth time) for the movie release of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Chikai, the sequence for the live-action movie for Higurashi no Naku Koro ni this year. The song will be titled Chikai and we still don't know if it will come out as a single nor the credits for the song.

Preview for KOTOKO's "Restoration" available, MELL for RIDEBACK

sentiment: kinda excited but not super excited
harmony: "Hotaru Boshi" by Chitose Hajime

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Restoration ～沈黙の空～ (Restoration ~Chinmoku no Sora~)
Lyrics: KOTOKO
Composition/Arrangement: C.G mix
Theme song for BALDR SKY

As with the third tie-up with the series, KOTOKO still performed the opening theme song with C.G mix (again) with the music and arrangement. Not as good as Face of Fact and the Resolution version. Surely, I've music declines bit by bit... ~_~ Hopefully Mami's 7th single won't be disappointing... Random thought: Why am I feeling that Mami will perform the theme song for the eroge Haramiko? Hmm... I hope my premonition's correct since Mami hasn't done any eroge theme songs lately.

On other news, MELL is back with another tie-in with a new anime series called RIDEBACK which will aire in Japan next month, January 2009. Not sure but most likely, it'll come with a single which will become her 5th one. She's been consistent since she'll also do the theme song for Shin Setsu Ryouki no Ori entitled Bizarrerie Cage which serves as her 2nd tie-in with the said eroge after performing the ballad Permit. Bizarrerie Cage will be composed and arranged by Maiko Iuchi.

A preview for the theme song for RIDEBACK is available in the trailer for the anime. Song is still untitled. It's a perky and bouncy one but it's kinda bland with just the preview. Or is it aiming to be the next FLY TO THE TOP? Who knows.

A Sheer Disappointment!

If you can dig it, listen to it! But I'm telling you, my impression on this song never changed.

It's so horribly cute... x__X

Love is money?!
Lyrics: KOTOKO
Composition/Arrangement: Maiko Iuchi

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Recently released KOTOKO songs

sentiment: excited
harmony: "Sukarabe no Inori -Brown Sugar Style-" by Eiko Shimamiya

Ah yes! Here it is! I don't have time to babble things out but here's the long version for KOTOKO's I need magic ~Kaikenai Majikyun~ and Swift Love ~ Kenzen Genshi ni Mono Moushi!

BLAZE full

sentiment: fine
harmony: "BLAZE" by KOTOKO

Yes, it's finally here, although in a low-quality version. xD Actually I took it from my source in my last post.

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It's 4:45 long. And like what I've said, my impression on the song did change a bit. I like the instrumental and the chorus parts but I didn't like the part which she used her little, squeaky voice. I find it inappropriate. =p I'll be expecting more from Sociometry because it's more upbeat and likeable.

"Hi no Tori"

Hahaha, Mika Nakashima this time!! I just like the way she sings!! I'm addicted to her!! gosshhh... I just noticed that all of her anime songs are mellow and senti... the only rock music that she sang is "Glamorous Sky" which is the opening song of NANA live-action. And I admit she's pretty cute being the Nana Osaki of the said live-action drama!! *drools* She's one of my ultimate crushes!! Actually she's the second and Nana Katase comes first!!^^ But still, she's very cute and her singing voice is very vibrant and neat!!!=D Anyways here's one of my favorite Mika Nakashima song that I had in my anime mp3 collection. It is the ending theme of "Hi no Tori" (TV) (Bird of Fire/Phoenix). It is also entitled "Hi no Tori". This mp3 is actually a PV Rip of the song. And I would like to apologize, because the quality of this song is a bit low because I only recorded it in a radio site... So I hope you don't mind the quality, ne? You can still understand the song!=)


Song Title: "Hi no Tori"
Length: 4:33
Album: Hi no Tori
Size: 5.21 MB (160 kbps)

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STATUS: EDITED (Oct 15, '06) <--- the mp3 has a good quality now! For those who downloaded the low quality, please erase that and download the music again by clicking the URL above.