Wolf's Rain Original Soundtrack 2 [Import]

wolf's rain original soundtrack 2 [import]

Track Listings

1. Heaven's Not Enough

2. Shiro Long Tails

3. Beyond Me

4. Mouth On Fire

5. Hounds

6. Rain Blossoms

7. Separated

8. Face On

9. Flying To You

10. Night Owl

11. Amore Amaro

12. Tell Me What The Rain Knows

13. Float

14. Trace

15. Sad Moon

16. Cloud 9

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Japanese original soundtrack album containing the end credit theme to the final episode of the TV series, music from the final episode that was only available on DVD, & much more. 22 tracks packaged in digipak format. Victor. 2004.

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Wolf's Rain Original Soundtrack 2 [Import]

Average customer rating:

Beautiful Music, proves why Yoko Kanno is on top of her league.
What Stray Wolf/Wolf Rider has to say
Great Music for a Great Series
THe Perfect Partner to an Excellent Anime
Beautiful soul-reaching music

Wolf's Rain
Yoko Kanno
Manufacturer: Bandai
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2004-05-11

Tracks:

Stray
Requiem
Cora Selvagem
Renga
Pilgrim Snow
Leaving on Red Hill
Shiro
Dogs and Angels
Strangers
Sleeping Wolves - Yoko Kanno
Tip Toe Waltz
My Little Flower
Could You Bite the Hand?
Valse de la Lune
Hot Dog Wolf
Silver River
Sold Your Soul
Visions of a Flame
Run, Wolf Warrior, Run
Gravity
Paradiso

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful Music, proves why Yoko Kanno is on top of her league........2006-06-27

The music is mixture from blues, folk, classical and rock. It beautifully captures the essence of the show, and good music to listen to regardless whether you liked or watched the show. Definantly worth checking out.

What Stray Wolf/Wolf Rider has to say.......2006-04-13

Stray- the coolest song EVER- exept for True Light- but that's another story. Stray Dominates my world. Steve Conte REALLY outdid himself! A wonderful song for a wonderfull anime. To bad they only put that song on this CD! Thay should put it on every one.

Great Music for a Great Series.......2006-03-30

The music captures the moods of the series. I only wish the Japanese versions of the songs were on the CD as well.

THe Perfect Partner to an Excellent Anime.......2006-02-28

Wolf's Rain was a series of intense imagery, dramatic characterizations, and stark action sequences that lead to one inevitable goal: one of the best anime ever. Supplying a lot of the emotions in each of these moments is an excellent soundtrack, done by the well-known Yoko Kanno, who worked on Cowboy Bebop, Visions of Escaflowne, and GitS: Stand Alone Complex's soundtracks. It's quite clear that without the background music provided, this series would not have been the same.

This CD provides most of the sounds and songs heard in the anime. What's odd about this soundtrack is that a majority of the songs are of the same genre, that being folk jazz (what's that? well, it's folk music with the tones and beats of jazz). This in no way takes from the soundtrack, and in truth it was kind of refreshing to find a soundtrack for an anime where all of the tracks were on the same page. Of the twenty-one tracks, eight of them are vocalized, and these tracks were translated for an American audience. Some may find this disconcerting, as the beauty of anime music usually comes in the Japanese vocals. But I don't think it was that bad in this case, since the new voices were excellent.

Though all of the tracks are great (and I do mean great), some of the tracks had a touch of excellence in them:

Track 01: Stray: Worth a listen simply because it was omitted from the TV version.

Track 02: Requiem: An emotional instrumental sound played with a piano.

Track 09: Strangers: A trumpet sound begins this song, and then a beat slowly works in followed by some excellent vocals.

Track 11: Tip Toe Waltz: It sounds just like the title. It's the odd-ball track of this album, and is fun to listen to.

Track 13: Could You Bite the Hand?: A guitar sound with some quick vocals sung by the same man who did the opening.

Track 19: Run, Wolf Warrior, Run: It sounds like something produced in the late 70s. It's a beautifully sung song.

Track 20: Gravity: The final vocalized track is another emotional song sung to a piano background.

Once again, I definitely think all the songs on this CD are worth a listen, and I wouldn't recommend skipping any in order to get to the ones above. Like Cowboy Bebop's soundtrack, without this soundtrack, Wolf's Rain wouldn't have been the same. If you have Wolf's Rain and loved the music, get this, or if you saw Wolf's Rain on TV and enjoyed it, then get the Limited Complete Collection, which comes packed with this CD and all the episodes.

Beautiful soul-reaching music.......2006-01-07

Yoko Kanno is a brilliant composer. Her work is legendary in the anime scene, her name for music in a series is like a stamp of approval. Sounds strange, but it is true.

Like in Cowboy Bebop, the music makes you feel strong emotions while watching the show and again when you listen to it alone. The vocalists she works with are all very talented and their specific voices work well in different ways. Steve Conte's singing in the opening is very raw and passionate and the music is steady and strong.

There are slow songs with soft, lilting vocals where we must feel emotions gently tugging at us. Then there are the fast and frantic songs for the action-filled and stressful times.

This OST is a complete package of all the different styles and feelings of the series, and it's great for just a listen alone too.

Average customer rating:

An Outstanding Piece
Couldn't expect less
Heaven's not enough, but Wolf's rain
Easily one of the best Anime soundtracks out there today.
Beautiful songs, still soul-reaching

Wolf's Rain Original Soundtrack 2
Yoko Kanno
Manufacturer: Jvc Victor
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2004-02-02

Tracks:

Heaven's Not Enough
Shiro Long Tails
Beyond Me
Mouth On Fire
Hounds
Rain Blossoms
Separated
Face On
Flying To You
Night Owl
Amore Amaro
Tell Me What The Rain Knows
Float
Trace
Sad Moon
Cloud 9

Album Description

Japanese original soundtrack album containing the end credit theme to the final episode of the TV series, music from the final episode that was only available on DVD, & much more. 22 tracks packaged in digipak format. Victor. 2004.

Customer Reviews:

An Outstanding Piece.......2006-08-05

This soundtrack has one track that I don't particularly care for. Out of 23. This is probably one of the best soundtracks I have ever heard.

Heaven's Not Enough - Excellent song. It stays quiet for the first two and a half minutes, making it seem very peaceful. Then, it crescendoes into the main piece of the song. It's one of those things where you can close your eyes and feel utterly relaxed. Just amazing.

Shiro, Long Tails - This is Shiro from OST 1, but extended. The extension is worth it. It is a very natural extension of the piece, taking it away from the same melody that we have heard for the entire song, yet it does not lose the dramatic essence of the piece.

Cycle - Don't listen to this one very often, but a very cool song. The instrumentation and vocals blend together very well, and the chorus is particularly good.

Beyond Me - One of the saddest pieces in the show, especially if you recognize the scenes in which this music plays. The lone guitar starts it until they add in a strings section, making for a beautiful piece.

Mouth on Fire - Love it. I love the total percussion at the beginning of the song. Then they have a great melody solo before they bring in the full orchestra. It makes for a very cool song that doesn't move fast or slow. It moves at just the right pace.

Hounds - A very peaceful, cool tune. I call it a tune because it almost plays out like a jazz tune. It's very cool. And the flute in the song at about a minute in is the highlight of the song.

Rain of Blossom - The only one I don't really like. It just doesn't fit with the show. Now I don't remember the song, but it's just very odd and happy, not something that would normally be Wolf's Rain.

Separated - A beautiful piece. It is a lone guitar playing melody with strings in the background playing harmony. Very beautiful, if a bit long. Not as sad as Beyond Me, but it is a sad piece.

Escape - A personal favorite. Extremely fast-paced, it is aptly named. In the middle of the song, there is a pause, and you wonder if the song is over. Then it comes back in full force, making for a fast and intense piece.

Face On - A dark piece, this song incorporates some modern elements, then brings in a strings section. The combination is extremely interesting and quite well done.

Tsume No Suna - I don't listen to this one very often, but it's a cool tune. It is probably the most modern instrumental song of the soundtrack, mainly incorporating techno-style elements and not using much orchestral stuff.

Flying To You - A nice song, it is fairly peaceful and quiet, a good respite in the soundtrack after the last three fast songs. One thing that is very interesting is the sunthesized glisses that constantly go up and down throughout the whole song.

Night Owl - A creepy song, this one makes you want to look over your shoulder to see if someone's there. It has that creepy feeling that makes you uncomfortable, yet it is a very cool tune. There are crescendoes interspersed in it that heighten the creepiness. With each crescendo, a new instrument is put into the mix, making a very interesting song.

Forest of Death - The military song of the album, this makes good use of percussion, heightening the intensity and feeling of danger that accompany this song. It is quickly paced and is very good.

Indiana - A flute solo, this is a nice song, though not one of my favorites. It is sort of like the song from OST 1 that is basically an old guy chanting most of the time, though I forget the title

Amore Amaro - I don't listen to this tune often, but it is very nice, with good piano and vocal instrumentation. It is a very simple song, remaining only a piano and a singer, but it is very good.

Friends - The saddest and most beautiful song I have ever heard. This song is worth the price of the soundtrack. A beautiful piano solo to start the song, then incorporating a full orchestra before the final minute which is the same as the beginning, except being a flute solo with a piano playing the bass cleff in the background. This song will make you cry.

Tell Me What the Rain Knows - My only complaint with this song is that it is too short. It is an interesting song, being basically the only one to employ a full traditional orchestra along with vocals.

Float - Don't listen to this one very often, but it's a very good song.

Trace - Very interesting, as it is sad, and yet it is intense at the same time. This music plays in the series when we discover the truth about Hige, so it is very appropriate music and very nice.

Sad Moon - One of the better pieces on the soundtrack, it is a fitting penultimate in true Wolf's Rain style, as it is not sad or happy, it is neutral. At the end of the piece, it becomes extremely dark, highlighting the events of the show from the episode.

Cloud Nine - A fitting conclusion, I love this song. It is upbeat, not quite on the level of Stray, but still upbeat. It's an enjoyable song, particularly once the vocals start. It also sticks with a modern band, further enhancing its likeness to Stray.

Go to Rakuen - I say Cloud 9 is the conclusion because this is a bonus track. It is an extended version of Requiem/Rakuen from OST 1. It is once again beautiful, but the added two minutes only enhance it. Instead of a sad conclusion, it ends on a positive note while still keeping in mind the losses that have been incurred throughout the series.

All in all, Wolf's Rain OST 2 is one of the best soundtracks I own. It was a great decision to buy, with a lot of variety. One thing that is very good about this CD is that it doesn't shortchange you like most anime soundtracks do. This CD has more than an hour of music as opposed to the seeminly typical fifty minutes for an anime soundtrack. Well worth whatever price you pay.

Couldn't expect less.......2006-07-20

I was specifically looking for the song "Friends" when I bought this CD. I now have a shortcut to it on my desktop. After I listened to it enough, some other songs poked my interest.

Face On, especially at one moment, made me go crazy. I felt like I wanted to go on an adventure of my own. That was remedied by a few hours of hiking and a CD player with this.

Cloud 9 was a real turn off for me. It really sounded like blended J-Pop to me. There wasn't any part of the song that keep me wanting to listen.

Cycle is a so-so song, but I feel it could have used something more to make it exciting.

That's Yoko Kanno for you, though. She is very open with her style.

Heaven's not enough, but Wolf's rain.......2006-06-27

The album uses a mixture many different styles together, and pulls it off wonderfully! I would totally recommned this for someone who likes tone of blues, folk and little rock. Steve Conte has great for Heaven not enough, a very emotional and beautiful ballad.

Easily one of the best Anime soundtracks out there today........2006-04-24

I cannot tell you how good this Anime soundtrack is. When I bought this soundtrack, I was really looking forward to just hearing the song "Tell me What the Rain Knows" but then I found out that all these other tracks are also unbelievable. "Cloud 9" is one of the greatest songs ever in this soundtrack, as it really gives you a weird feeling once you listen to it. I also really like Steve Conte's vocals in "Heaven's not Enough." That is truly a great song, yet also a sad song in a way as well. "Cycle" is also a very good song, and the vocals to go along with it are great. And you can't forget "Tell me what the Rain Knows" wither. That is also a great song, but also a very sad song as well. There are also many other tracks on this soundtrack that are truly unbelievable, and many of them will send chills down your spine.

Overall, I DEFINENTLY recommend this soundtrack to everyone, even if you're not a Wolf's Rain fan, because in my opinion, this is the greatest Anime soundtrack ever made.

Beautiful songs, still soul-reaching.......2006-01-07

Like the first OST, this is a great Yoko Kanno work. This album has a stronger range of songs than the first album. This could be because it contains more emotion. Where the first is mostly mood music and background stuff, this album has more for emotional building and climax.

"Tell Me What the Rain Knows" is bittersweet, Maaya Sakamoto's voice is a beautiful soprano and mixes with the harp and strings very well. It is the beginning of the emotional climax, sad but not a full sadness.
"Sad Moon" stands out as the instrumental high point of the album. The strings are sad and faintly evil or slightly depressed.
"Heaven's Not Enough" is the one song of the series that pulls you in fully emotionally. The music starts out soft and low and melancholy and the lyrics add in feelings of being lost. Then the drums kick in and the harmonizing and you're caught in a web of sadness. Steve Conte's voice is raw and beautifully melancholy. Call Me is a song from Cowboy Bebop where his voice pushes the song beyond average.

Average customer rating:

Great music, but a little disappointed
Awesome music

Wolf's Rain: Original Soundtrack
Japanimation
Manufacturer: Jvc Victor
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Wolf's Rain Original Soundtrack 2

ASIN: B00008BEGN
Release Date: 2003-04-14

Tracks:

Stray
Coracao Selvagem
Renga
Pilgrim Snow
Leaving On Red Hill
Dogs And Andels
Strangers
Sleeping Wolves
Tip Toe Waltz
My Little Flower
Could You Bite The Hand
Valse De La Lune
Hot Dog Wolf Warrior Run
Gravity
Paradiso

Album Description

Japanese soundtrack contains the intro theme song 'Stray' (music by Yoko Kanno), performed by Maaya Sakamoto. Soundtrack music, & several vocal songs. 21 tracks in all, packaged in digipak format. Victor. 2004.

Customer Reviews:

Great music, but a little disappointed.......2004-05-05

As always, Yoko Kanno delivers a strong album, but I'm disappointed that the version of "When Heaven's Not Enough", as sung in the first episode of the show, doesn't seem to be on any of the soundtracks. The second soundtrack has the Steve Conte version of the song, which I love, but not the female vocalist's version. Oh well. :P

Awesome music.......2004-04-18

I love Yoko Kanno's music. Her versatility as a composer is astounding - tackling different musical genres such as jazz (Cowboy bebop), orchestrated (Escaflowne), and pop (macross plus).

This time, Wolf's Rain has a decidedly latino/jazz influence.But that's not all. The collection is decidedly eclectic. From Steve Conte, with a wonderfully 80's pop song "Stray",to a hauntingly beautiful jazz/electronica song "Stranger" (this is truly a sexy song with booty), this album has something to please everyone.

This album is a crowd pleaser and a perfect party album!

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