Tracklist:
1. Kieru daydream
2. Kieru daydream -instrumental-
3. あとがたり (Note: Not an actual song, just an hour-long commentary from the artist)
1. Kieru daydream
Opening with a soft piano and underlying deep synths, the song is boring for someone who doesn't watch the ending credits, but for those who stick with it, it turns into a much more upbeat, rock-ish song. The guitars are constantly in pair and tied with the piano, which makes for an excellent arrangement, even if this song were an OP. Marina is a bit lackluster in the chorus though, but her voice does retain the gritty tone throughout the song, even though she's pretty young and very new in the industry. This song is the cream of what anisong offers, so definitely check it out!
Rating: 9
2. Kieru daydream -instrumental-
I never review instrumental songs. Ever. Often considering them a waste of time, but this one was something of a different experience than the vocal version (plus, I actually had to review more than one song). The piano here sounds more powerful and you can notice that there was careful composition going on in the process, not just some catchy chorus slapped on a simple melody.
Rating: 9
Animax's Grand Prix popularizes great anisong musicians each time it is held, and Kawano Marina is no exception. Like any other new artist, she needs time to develop her own style, and misses that last bit of uniqueness needed to get to the mark 10, but I am still very impressed. My overall rating is: 9.
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The first song is great!
ReplyDeleteI mean that music really is what anime music should be. Anyway, I am amazed by how detailed your analyse is (I wouldn't be able to do it). Thanks for letting me know of songs like this and keep up with your good work^-^.
Thank you! I will definitely keep up the work :)
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