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Music Monday

Published on March 26, 2012 in Uncategorized. By Wonk

A little while ago, I happened to stumble across this lovely all-girl jazz band  on youtube. Called ‘Tokyo Brass Style’, their soft jazz covers of famous anime songs are delightfully fluffy and fun to listen to! On the other hand, for some songs, I felt that their musical arrangement seemed to slip dangerously close to elevator-quality muzak, but that’s probably because of my unfamiliarity with jazz music in general.

Here’s their cover of Gurren Lagann’s Sorairo Days. As one commenter noted, the imagery of a “1970′s Gurren Lagann!!! Kamina and Simon with DEM SIDEBURNS!’ is extra awesome.

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Music Monday

Published on August 15, 2011 in Features. By Wonk

A friend recently recommended Stein’s Gate to me, and I daresay I’ve been immensely enjoying it so far. It’s about a group of uni students who somehow manage to turn a microwave into a remote-controlled time travelling device, with which they have fun adventures and shenanigans, whereupon they also then get chased around by a secret government research agency who are doing the similar things but are (probably) just very jelly of being outsmarted by a bunch of kids and want to do nasty, harmful things to said kids.

The OP is a bit of light, eclectic musical fun featuring the profilic Kanako Itou to a bouncy electro-pop soundtrack. In my humble opinion, it’s ultimately not that remarkable as it sounds too much like most other anime OPs I’ve listened to.

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Music Monday

Published on July 4, 2011 in Features. By Wonk

Having almost never listened to heavy metal, when someone told me about these metal covers of famous Studio Ghibli soundtrack pieces I was intrigued to find out what they sounded like.

I’ve watched Laputa: Castle in the Sky countless times since I was a little boy, and since then, I’ve always loved Joe Hisaishi’s theme song, Kimi wo Nosete . So upon hearing such a beloved piece of anime music to be so changed into such a radically different style, I wasn’t sure whether I liked it or hated it.

Here’s the original. More to come after the jump.

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Music Monday

Published on February 28, 2011 in Features. By Wonk

Hey everyone! I hope you’re all coping well with your first day of uni! Or for most of us, probably your first week back! :D

Since we have our first official karaoke of the year coming up on this Saturday 5th March (http://on.fb.me/g899K3), I thought it would be prudent to post a wonderful duet featuring the talents of Clear and Dasoku, two vocalists from the renowned Japanese video site, NicoNicoDouga.

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Music Monday

Published on December 28, 2010 in Features. By Wonk

As we finally near the end of a tumultuous year, with the onset of a new, fresh start with 2011, it is a time for reflection and celebration. Some of us turn inward, looking back at all the good and bad things that have come to pass, but also looking forward with excitement and trepidation at the glorious future to come. Well, at the very least, I know that I am. So here’s some music that I felt was suitable enough to accompany and compliment such a contemplative mood.

“Even when trapped by karma’s cycle, the dreams we left behind will open the door! Even if the Universe? stands in our way, our seething blood will determine what will be! We will break through Time and Space! And defy all who would stop us to grab hold of our path!” – Nia, Yoko, Leeron, Viral and Simon

Peace out, everyone, and have a Happy New Year!

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