![]() It is amazing just how many composers in Japan have written music to accompany this often quirky, stunning and visually affecting collection of movies and TV series or one-off programmes.Īs with any animation film the storyline can basically be about any subject matter and also as with all animation anything is possible as the film maker does not have to stay within the obvious realms and perimeters of reality, but instead become immersed in a world or worlds that are at times totally removed from our own. Add to this a plethora of fearsome sounding and dark thundering percussive and brass combinations that purvey urgency and create a powerful aura and atmosphere. Fragile and subdued personas also manifest themselves in the form of delicate and haunting piano solos, breathy woodwind tone poems and emotive and poignant violin performances that all bring a highly emotional sound to the proceedings. Plus there are more harmonious and theme laden works that at times can be likened to the surging, emotive and romantic themes as created by composers from both the golden and silver age of the film score in Hollywood. The art work is stunning and original, with the soundtracks ranging from pop orientated songs and tracks, to electro synth scores, traditional songs and rock material. ![]() As a companion piece to the article on Japanese composers, I thought I would try and bring it up to date or make it a little more contemporary by focusing upon a handful of Japanese composers that work predominantly on ANIME movies, now Anime is a popular genre of film but does at times become something of an acquired taste.
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