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'Taiyou No Uta' Original Soundtrack (Japan Version)

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'Taiyou No Uta' Original Soundtrack (Japan Version)
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Product Title: 'Taiyou No Uta' Original Soundtrack (Japan Version) Taiyou No Uta 電視原聲大碟 (日本版) Taiyou No Uta 电视原声大碟 (日本版) 「タイヨウのうた」オリジナル・サウンドトラック (日本版) 'Taiyou No Uta' Original Soundtrack (Japan Version)
Singer Name(s): Japanese TV Series Soundtrack 日本電視原聲 日本电视原声 ＴＶサントラ Japanese TV Series Soundtrack
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Release Date: 2006-09-13
Publisher Product Code: SRCL-6417
Language: Japanese
Disc Format(s): CD
Other Information: Album
Package Weight: 120 (g)
Shipment Unit: 1 What is it?
Publisher: Sony Music Entertainment
YesAsia Catalog No.: 1004493772

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TBS系ドラマ「タイヨウのうた」のオリジナル・サウンドトラック。

01. from sunset to sunrise
02. bask in the sun
03. SURFBOARD
04. breeze
05. STRAY
06. sea shore
07. nervous
08. BLOWIN'
09. from sunset to sunrise (piano & strings ver.)
10. bloom
11. splash
12. hook
13. unbalance
14. in hurry
15. BLOWIN'(piano & strings ver.)
16. bloom(piano & strings quartet ver.)
17. Light & Love
18. from sunset to sunrise (guitar ver.)
19. タイヨウのうた(strings ver.)
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Average Customer Rating for this Edition: Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10 (2)

Wilson
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August 2, 2007
Excellent Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
There's been few OSTs that I actually like, aside those for video games. Even then, they're usually composed of short vocal tracks. However, this CD is simply amazing. I made note of how good the music was while watching the series, but listening to the CD and having those background tracks isolated makes me appreciate them even more.
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June 22, 2007
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The Taiyou No Uta soundtrack is a work of genius from Japanese composer Hiroyuki Sawano. The soundtrack features all of the music that you hear in the Taiyou No Uta TBS Drama.

Sawano utilizes a wide range of musical techniques to provide the solid backbone which drove the Taiyou No Uta TBS Drama. The use of strings and flute in "Sunset to Sunrise", complemented by a non-imposing presence of an arpeggiated guitar accompaniment helps foster that emotionally charged mood that captures your heart. In a sense, you feel how emotional the life of Kaoru is.

Such moods are nicely contrasted by upbeat rhythms through the use of percussion in "SURFBOARD" and groovy funk of bass and wicked guitar solos in "Breeze" that convey that carefree lifestyle that you see Kouji and the boys live. When you listen to "BLOWIN", you really do feel like you're at a beach with the wind in your face. The mood is created by an earnest main guitar part accompanied by a fleeting use of violins to exude a youthful energy. In "Hook" Sawano cleverly uses a sassy Saxophone melody accompanied by a jazz piano part and mischievous clarinet to capture that nightlife club atmosphere that you see in the drama.

Showcasing his wide array of musical ability, Sawano employs the use of warm tones in "Bloom" to create the piece that you hear in the drama when Kouji, Kaoru & friends take to the amusement park. The violin part is accompanied by the soft arpeggiated guitar accompaniment and sassy clarinet to express the excitement of going to an amusement park. The violin section is often alternated with the long notes and warm melody of female vocals to provide that vibrant and youthful mood. You really do feel like young again when you listen to this track.

Of course, you also get to hear the more serious side of the drama through "Unbalance". The use of short and fast staccato beats of the clappers and haunting chimes in the opening seconds of the track establish a sense of unease. This is furthered by use of a perturbing minor key background 'wailing' vocals which are blended with an urgent mish mash of percussions and distorted guitar to create a sense of danger.

The tracks "BLOWIN" and "Bloom" are featured with a piano and strings version. No matter how many times you have listened to either of the tracks, you will continue to be amazed at Sawano's variety. The melodies are the same but the gentle rhythm of the piano accompanied by the soulful strings steal your heart again to amplify the emotional scenes of the drama. Yes, "BLOWIN" and "Bloom" are played again with the same melody line but if you didn't look at the track listing inside the cover, you almost won't have noticed that they are repeated at the end of the soundtrack with different instruments. Sawano is that good that he can establish a fresh and varied mood through use of different instrumentation.

The same case of different instrumentation for a repeated track applies to "Sunrise to Sunset" which is played only by a duo of guitars. The main melody is perfectly backed by a chord strummed accompaniment which communicates to the listener a sense of hope and faith in a new chapter of Kaoru's life, after having met Kouji.

Sawano finally closes off the soundtrack with a strings version of "Taiyou no Uta" (the main theme of the drama). At the centerpiece of this song is a strong presence of strings which drives the main melody played by various other instruments such as the flute, piano, clarinet and strings, each getting their chance to shine at appropriate stages throughout the track.

Personally I am very impressed by Sawano's work. His musical talent and vast repertoire of musical approaches is reflected in this soundtrack. The diversity of moods captured in the background music you see on the show which ranged from emotionally heart-wrenching, to serious and dangerous, to melancholy, hopeful and youthful is testament to Sawano's ability as composer. I am certain that the show would not be as powerful if one were to remove the background music. Whether you are a fan of the show or a music enthusiast, I highly recommend this soundtrack. It's definitely good for easy listening on an afternoon after work or school.

Robert Vincent Ho.
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