I'm sure that many of my readers (though, there's probably not many of them yet) already know of the site called "Anime Instrumentality", as it is (was) the best, and probably the only anime music review and editorial site. Also, it was my model for starting Japanese Melodia after all.
Now, that Anime Instrumentality is abandoning Japanese music, I feel I have the duty to take on the task of writing editorials, and even more soundtrack reviews. I am aware I don't quite yet have the masterful writing skills of their authors, nor the massive amount of experience, but seeing as the popularization of anisong should go on, and there are few true anime music blogs out there, I will try my best in achieving instrumentality though Eastern means.
In case this was just an extension of their April 1st joke, I would certainly be happy, because we wouldn't have to lose some of the best reviews on Japanese music in general ; but this is just a faint hope.
Anime Instrumentality (2008 - April 1st 2013)
Western Instrumentality (April 2013 - )
I wish them luck in exploring the world of Disney's soundtracks.
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11 April 2013
Anime Instrumentality switches to Western music
I'm sure that many of my readers (though, there's probably not many of them yet) already know of the site called "Anime Instrumentality", as it is (was) the best, and probably the only anime music review and editorial site. Also, it was my model for starting Japanese Melodia after all.
Now, that Anime Instrumentality is abandoning Japanese music, I feel I have the duty to take on the task of writing editorials, and even more soundtrack reviews. I am aware I don't quite yet have the masterful writing skills of their authors, nor the massive amount of experience, but seeing as the popularization of anisong should go on, and there are few true anime music blogs out there, I will try my best in achieving instrumentality though Eastern means.
In case this was just an extension of their April 1st joke, I would certainly be happy, because we wouldn't have to lose some of the best reviews on Japanese music in general ; but this is just a faint hope.
Anime Instrumentality (2008 - April 1st 2013)
Western Instrumentality (April 2013 - )
I wish them luck in exploring the world of Disney's soundtracks.
Now, that Anime Instrumentality is abandoning Japanese music, I feel I have the duty to take on the task of writing editorials, and even more soundtrack reviews. I am aware I don't quite yet have the masterful writing skills of their authors, nor the massive amount of experience, but seeing as the popularization of anisong should go on, and there are few true anime music blogs out there, I will try my best in achieving instrumentality though Eastern means.
In case this was just an extension of their April 1st joke, I would certainly be happy, because we wouldn't have to lose some of the best reviews on Japanese music in general ; but this is just a faint hope.
Anime Instrumentality (2008 - April 1st 2013)
Western Instrumentality (April 2013 - )
I wish them luck in exploring the world of Disney's soundtracks.
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Good luck to you! I very much enjoy reading your reviews.
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On a different note, have you listened to Yousei Teikoku's new album yet? I think it's their best :-)
Thanks for the good wishes! :3
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Oh, of course I have! Astral Dogma is eargasmic *^*
I hadn't reviewed it here though, because of the scarcity of Yui-sama's anime work (the only anime song in the album is Kusou Mesorogi).Regardless of whether the latest string of postings is just a prolonged joke, I nevertheless want to see you continue with your efforts here. As you noted, people writing about such a niche topic like anime music are few and far in between. Furthermore, the number of people who are willing to write at all is few and far in between.
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Nothing has the power of expression quite like a good piece of music, and even for me, writing about music is not easy. If you knew how much time I spend stressing as I find the perfect word or turn of phrase to describe a certain segment, then you'll realize that it's not about talent, but purely hard work. Hard work and experience will carry you through (and of course, it helps to have people to bounce ideas off of too!).
So good luck to you as you continue writing. It can be rewarding, but it's also hard. You'll know by the end of six months whether you truly love writing about anime music. And I hope you find out that you do!Thank you! The very idea of such a small niche makes me work even harder, and I think i'll continue with the work even after six months. I guess we'll see :)
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Good luck to you! I very much enjoy reading your reviews.
ReplyDeleteOn a different note, have you listened to Yousei Teikoku's new album yet? I think it's their best :-)
Thanks for the good wishes! :3
ReplyDeleteOh, of course I have! Astral Dogma is eargasmic *^*
I hadn't reviewed it here though, because of the scarcity of Yui-sama's anime work (the only anime song in the album is Kusou Mesorogi).
Regardless of whether the latest string of postings is just a prolonged joke, I nevertheless want to see you continue with your efforts here. As you noted, people writing about such a niche topic like anime music are few and far in between. Furthermore, the number of people who are willing to write at all is few and far in between.
ReplyDeleteNothing has the power of expression quite like a good piece of music, and even for me, writing about music is not easy. If you knew how much time I spend stressing as I find the perfect word or turn of phrase to describe a certain segment, then you'll realize that it's not about talent, but purely hard work. Hard work and experience will carry you through (and of course, it helps to have people to bounce ideas off of too!).
So good luck to you as you continue writing. It can be rewarding, but it's also hard. You'll know by the end of six months whether you truly love writing about anime music. And I hope you find out that you do!
Thank you! The very idea of such a small niche makes me work even harder, and I think i'll continue with the work even after six months. I guess we'll see :)
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