Cowboy Bebop Vitaminless [Import]

cowboy bebop vitaminless [import]

Track Listings

1. The Real Folk Blues

2. Odd Ones

3. Doggy Dog

4. Cats On Mars

5. SPY

6. Fantaisie Sign

7. Piano Bar I

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Product Description
Soundtrack for the animated feature from Japan only composed by Yoko Kanno. 1998.

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Cowboy Bebop Vitaminless [Import]

Average customer rating:

Pleasing Surprise
fantastic music
Nearly Perfect Disc
Once you play this album you will never forget it.
Bebop is alive! (no, the music)

Cowboy Bebop
Yoko Kanno , and Seatbelts
Manufacturer: Victor Entertainment Inc.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000058A76
Release Date: 2001-01-04

Tracks:

Tank!
Rush
Spokey Dokey
Bad Dog No Biscuit - Seatbelts
Cat Blues
Cosmos
Space Lion
Waltz for Zizi
Piano Black
Pot City
Too Good Too Bad
Car24
Egg and I
Felt Tip Pen
Rain - Steve Conte,
Digging My Potato
Memory

Album Description

Original soundtrack for Japanese animated feature. The music is performed by Seatbelts and featuring Keyboards, synthesizer manipulate, drums, bass, guitar percussion, voices, saxophone, trombone, flute and tuba. 17 tracks.

Customer Reviews:

Pleasing Surprise.......2007-05-17

When watching the series, my favorite episodes were Jupiter Jazz Parts 1 & 2. I really liked the story and fell in love with the music. So I hunted down the OST and "Space Lion", the song of smooth blues and native American sounds.

Thankfully I really like the rest of the CD too. Cat Blues, Egg and I, and Rain are probably my other favorites.

fantastic music.......2007-04-14

If you like lively jazz, you'll like this. But you'll like it most if you've seen the show.

Nearly Perfect Disc.......2006-11-29

Cowboy Bebop O.S.T. 1 is a fantastic mix of a variety of genres: Jazz, blues, country western, industrial, electronica, lullaby, noir, and others. Of all the original soundtracks to this great anime, I rank this one the best, because it has more of a space cowboy feel to it. The other soundtracks are good as well, but they lack the cohesive, open frontier exploration of this disc.

The only track I cannot listen to is "Rain." I do not understand its inclusion, as the music is lame, the lyrics are horrid, and the singer is cheesy. Do not let this one flaw dissuade you from a great disc.

Once you play this album you will never forget it........2006-08-24

Ok well actually some people obviously may hate this CD. Only those who hate jazz type music. Each song of this album is amazing. The strange thing is every song is more amazing than the last and each time you hear them they get better so prepare for the greatness. The songs on this album are

1. Tank!
2. Rush
3. Spokey Dokey
4. Bad Dog No Biscuit - Seatbelts
5. Cat Blues
6. Cosmos
7. Space Lion
8. Waltz for Zizi
9. Piano Black
10. Pot City
11. Too Good Too Bad
12. Car24
13. Egg and I
14. Felt Tip Pen
15. Rain - Steve Conte,
16. Digging My Potato
17. Memory

they all have such an amazing beat that remind me of older 50s type music. You will be laying back listening to this hearing nothing else that is going on or you will be dancing to it. All depends on the time of day and how your feeling. I honestly rank this as one of my all time favorite cds. I know it is on the pricey side so I went to the buy new/used section and got it from [...]. They send fast and everything arrives in great condition. If you would like to sample the seabelts cds try this site out [...] it lets you play about 20 seconds of each song from each Seabelts cd.

Bebop is alive! (no, the music).......2006-05-08

OKOKOKOKOK,
So I was staying up late one night watching Cartoon Network's Adult Swim and they said the next show was "Cowboy Bebop" and it looked all sci fi ish and cool so i desided to stay up and watch.
So the opening credits were played in a trippy dream like sequence showing actions shots in shadows and with words scrolling across the screen all to the first single "Tank!"
It is high paced and energetic, an energy that the album never looses even when it gets slower and more emotional in some of the other tracks.
In short this is both amazing seperate from the show, and the perfect sound track for Cowboy bebop.

Average customer rating:

Not my favorite Cowboy Bebop disc, but some gems sparkle in the rough. - 3.5 Stars
Cowboy Bebop blue is Fantastic!!!!!
The emotional Climax of the OST series
The best music of the Bebop franchise!
Any Genre? EVERY Genre!

Cowboy Bebop: Blue
Yoko Kanno , and Seatbelts
Manufacturer: Victor
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B00004RCCA
Release Date: 2001-01-04

Tracks:

Blue - Gabriela Robin
Words That We Couldn't Say
Autumn in Ganymede
Mushroom Hunting
Go Go Cactus Man
Chicken Bone
Real Man
N.Y. Rush
Adieu
Call Me Call Me - Steve Conte
Ave Maria - Anthony Inglis
Stella by Moor
Flying Teapot - Emily Bindiger
Wo Qui Non Coin
Road to the West - Steve Conte
Farewell Blues
See You Space Cowboy - Emily Bindiger

Album Description

Original soundtrack for Japanese animated feature. 16 tracks.

Customer Reviews:

Not my favorite Cowboy Bebop disc, but some gems sparkle in the rough. - 3.5 Stars.......2007-04-14

Cowboy Bebop - Blue

For me, the greatest appeal of the first Cowboy Bebop disc (O.S.T. 1) is that all of the pieces (except the abysmal "Rain") work well together and form a cohesive whole. No Disc approaches the sounds of Cowboy Bebop from multiple perspectives and from various bands. There are more actual songs (music with lyrics) on No Disc than on O.S.T. 1. At first, I didn't like this approach, but the music grew on me with time. Not every piece or song is as complete as those of O.S.T. 1, but there is plenty of great music to write about. The third original soundtrack album, Blue, follows No Disc's lead and offers more songs and fewer instrumental pieces. As on No Disc, Blue has some hits and misses. I'll review each song/piece briefly in the following section, and then comment on the album as a whole.

"Blue" - The title track of this album opens with a chorale that soon gives way to a soft rock pop song, with lead vocals sung by Mai Yamane. Yamane has a smoky voice that strikes my ear nicely. I think she'd be better at singing jazz or rock songs, but "Blue" isn't a bad song at all.

"Words That We Couldn't Say" - I don't like this song much. It has a likeable pseudo-Spanish melody, but the lead vocals (perf. By Steve Conte) grate on my nerves. The guy's voice is too thin and weak. (He also sings "Rain" on O.S.T. 1 and I didn't like him there either).

"Autumn in Ganymede" - The instrumental piece combines 1970s brassiness with a funky beat. The jazz guitar is a nice touch as well. The piece fits with the Cowboy Bebop show better than the first two tracks.

"Mushroom Hunting" is a fun, upbeat, jazzy song. I'm not a big fan of the lyrics. They sound like a bad poem designed to guide the listener through the song. I don't think the vocals are necessary, but they aren't overbearing.

"Go Go Cactus Man" - This instrumental is a hilarious homage to The Man With No Name trilogy. The song sounds like what The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly might look like as an anime. Great piece, indeed.

"Chicken Bone" is a strange blend of R&B, hip-hop beats, and slow rap. The lyrics are almost completely ridiculous, but the song is definitely catchy. One of the weirdest sounds on the album occurs regularly on this track: a fake-sounding record scratch, like what a DJ at a club might do. It's both funny and unique.

"The Real Man" is fast and noisy. It sounds like a classical orchestra trying to play heavy metal music with a jazz bass guitar keeping the time. It's not one of my favorites.

"N.Y. Rush" is true to its name. It sounds like jazz in a hurry. Some excellent solos punctuate this piece: trumpet, electric organ, bass, and guitar. They lead into one another nicely. The piece ends suddenly and without resolution.

"Adieu" is a beautiful slow jazz song. Emily Bindiger's voice is very thin, but it works well with this piece. If she didn't sound like she was struggling to sing the song, some of the meanings of the lyrics would fall to the wayside. There's a nice, traditional jazz sound all around. Oh, and the lyrics make sense.

"Call Me Call Me" is Steve Conte's second lead vocal track. His voice isn't bad on the bridge and chorus, but he is melodramatic on the verses. I don't listen to this track often.

"Ave Maria" - This song sticks out like a sore thumb. It's certainly a beautiful classic, performed here by the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, but I'm not sure that I like it in the context of this album.

"Stella By Moor" is one of my favorite pieces on this album. It's a simple, haunting reprise of a tune you might hear from a mobile hanging over a baby's crib. It's both creepy and soothing.

Emily Bindiger's thin voice works for "Adieu," but it falls short on "Flying Teapot." The accompanying piano and trumpet are nice, but the lyrics and vocals ruin the song for me.

"Wo Qui Non Coin" is probably my favorite song on this album. While the lyrics are in Japanese, Aoi Tada's child-like voice is absolutely perfect for this simple, bluesy pop song, and she spans the language bearer.

"Road to the West" is my favorite piece on this album. It's a sprawling, spacey jazz piece that gives me the impression of a sleepy, long spaceship ride to an unknown destination. The sax work is superb.

"Farewell Blues" is too long and slow for me, but I respect its craft.

"See You Space Cowboy..." is a bonus track, and one of the better songs on the album. As I write above, Mai Yamane's voice is better suited for a rock song, and she definitely rocks out here. It's all in Japanese, but the tune is that of "The Real Folk Blues" on the Vitaminless album.

I don't recommend buying this album at full price. Find it used. Few albums are worth over $46. Of the first three original Cowboy Bebop soundtracks, this one is easily the weakest, but there are enough good songs and pieces for me to recommend it.

Cowboy Bebop blue is Fantastic!!!!!.......2006-02-23

Blue is a mixture of american and japanese jazz if there is such a thing. The nuances in this music are beautiful and the sounds are original and mood setting. I love the title track Blue because it takes you back to the end of Cowboy bebop and the emotions you felt when it ended the way it did. Another favorite is Wo Qui Non Coin I find it playful, simple and beautiful. It reminds me of Eds character joyous and smart. I thoroughly enjoyed this music I hope every one gets a chance to listen to blue and any music by Yoko Kanno, the seatbelts or any of the various and talented artists associated with the Cowboy Bebop series.

The emotional Climax of the OST series.......2006-01-07

This album contains the most emotional songs of the series mixed in with some of the most fun songs. There is a random live song thrown into this album that doesn't seem to fit quite as well as the others do, but it's still welcome.

"Blue": Is another Mai Yamane beauty from the series. It's the emotional end of the series, the end of the journey with the characters we've grown to love. The angelic chorus adds to the serenity of the ending, how things go back to somewhat normal but will never be the same again.
"Words That We Couldn't Say": A song full of regrets, and Steve Conte does it beautifully. The darker latin feel to the song makes you want to dance, especially when the strings come in.
"Go Go Cactus Man": Oh my god, the idiot with the horse's theme song! The whistling could be annoying, or it could be brilliant and catchy... you choose.
"Chicken Bone": The other cutest song of the series with talk of how to cook up some chicken. Poppy and danceable and very cute.
"Call Me": I can't say enough about how great this song is, it is by far my favorite song of the series. In episode 26 when this song was playing, I cried. I cried so hard I had to pause the episode to collect myself. The soft drum and the way the strings build for the chorus, the way the bass sounds so damn sad, how Steve Conte's voice reminds me of singing with everything I have to cut through the tears. The emotional wailing of strings and voice and bass in the bridge area. Then the proper orchestral regrouping and everything coming back together to finish the song of with as much emotion as is possible... Worth paying for the album alone.
"We Qui Non Con": You can definately tell it's Aoi Tada (Ed) from the series. This song is sweet but sad, especially with the dog whines in the background. There is a lot of mixing languages and gibberish, but that adds to the cuteness.
"See You Space Cowboy": The end of the end theme... the final version of the end theme, in japanese and soothing and beautiful. There is a definate feeling of finality in the version, a feeling of closure. In my Bebop mixed CD's this song only fit at the end of the disk. Mai Yamane's voice is perfect for this song, it sounds like she's sad but getting over it.

Beautiful album and worth every single penny to import in, even if the shipping rates were super-high.

The best music of the Bebop franchise!.......2005-03-07

Cowboy Bebop Blue, the third soundtrack from (what is in this reviewer's opinion) the single best anime series ever made, contains what is quite possibly the best collection of songs from composer Yoko Kanno.

The soundtrack opens with the haunting, beautiful, and emotional end theme to the Bebop series, "Blue." It is hard not to listen to this song and not get a little choked up. This is one of those tracks that will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.

From here, the music just gets better and better. Ranging the gamut of musical genres, there's everything and the kitchen sink on this album. From a helping of bass-driven jazz fusion (Autumn in Ganymede), to groovy funk (Mushroom Hunting), a hip-hop inspired piece (Chicken Bone), and even a famous classical opera (Ave Maria), there's something for everyone on this record.

The stand out tracks on this album inclue the title song "Blue", the equally beautiful "Call Me Call Me" (with hints of The Beatles and The Verve in its use of strings), the poignant blues song "Adieu", "Wo Qui Non Coin" (a very cute track "hanamogeraed" by Aoi Tada, that switches back and forth between French and Japanese), and "See You Space Cowboy." The latter is an alternate version of the song, "The Real Folk Blues," that surpasses the original with a more haunting arrangement featuring Kanno on piano.

In addition to the tracks mentioned, you'll find the excellent jazz and blues that Bebop is known for. Yoko Kanno was in top form when she wrote the music for Cowboy Bebop, and many of the show's best music can be found on this album.

If you are a fan of music, you owe it to yourself to pick up this album; you will not be disappointed.

Any Genre? EVERY Genre!.......2004-11-02

This CD contains music that is moving, breathtaking, sad, uplifting, even silly at times. No matter what your favorite genre of music is, (be it jazz, techno, opera... There are even elements of rap in some songs!), you will LOVE this music. I'm not catholic, but Yoko's rendition of Ave Maria has me near tears every time I hear it. If you are reading these reviews to try and decide whether you will like the disk, let me make it simple: This is a collection of brilliant, diverse music, and I have yet to meet anyone who disliked every single track.

Average customer rating:

Brings the Cowboy Bebop soundtracks to new places and then back home.
Great music, only one cd.
If I could give it 10 stars I would do so...
bo bo bebop
Absolutely Brilliant Music!

Cowboy Bebop: Future Blues
Yoko Kanno , and Seatbelts
Manufacturer: Jvc Japan
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005MMN9
Release Date: 2001-08-22

Tracks:

24hours Open
Pushing the Sky
Time to Know
Clutch
Musawe
Yo Pumpkin Head
Diggin'
3.14
What Planet Is This!
7minuets
Fingers
Powder
Buterfly
No Reply
Dijurido
Gotta Knock a Little Harder
No Money

Album Description

Original soundtrack for Japanese animated feature. 17 tracks.

Customer Reviews:

Brings the Cowboy Bebop soundtracks to new places and then back home........2007-04-14

Cowboy Bebop - Future Blues

For me, the greatest appeal of the first Cowboy Bebop disc (O.S.T. 1) is that all of the pieces (except the abysmal "Rain") work well together and form a cohesive whole. No Disc approaches the sounds of Cowboy Bebop from multiple perspectives and from various bands. There are more actual songs (music with lyrics) on No Disc than on O.S.T. 1. At first, I didn't like this approach, but the music grew on me with time. Not every piece or song is as complete as those of O.S.T. 1, but there is plenty of great music to write about. The third original soundtrack album, Blue, follows No Disc's lead and offers more songs and fewer instrumental pieces. As on No Disc, Blue has some hits and misses. Future Blues is a fine finale to this soundtrack series. I take a quick peek at each track below.

"24 Hours OPEN" is hilarious, if disturbing. The piece sounds like a violent crime occurring at Chucky Cheese, and someone left the security camera on. The goofy elevator music is mixed with random gunshots, people screaming, and sirens blazing. The worst, however, is when the people stop screaming, because you know everyone's dead. Nice way to start your album.

"Pushing the Sky" is an excellent hard rock song. Mai Yamane's low, smoky voice works perfectly here. The guitar work is reminiscent of Slash from Guns N' Roses, a definite plus.

If you sped up the tempo of the theme song from "The Love Boat" and inserted a rap over the top, you'd have something similar to "Time to Know--Be Waltz." Sounds crazy? Sounds great!

"Clutch" is a fast jazz piece with a lot of great solos. Expect nothing less from The Seatbelts.

"MUSAWE" is a jam session, and like most jam sessions, it doesn't really go anywhere, but I like it anyway.

"Yo Pumpkin Head" is a syncopated big brass exploration. The energy of the piece is great in itself, but I must admit that this is the first piece of music I've ever heard that incorporates a crowd as a musical instrument. Must be heard to be appreciated.

I've hated prior Cowboy Bebop songs featuring the vocals of Steve Conte. "Diggin'," however, is a vehicle that finally works well with his otherwise thin, weak voice. The blues-country guitar work rocks, indeed. The song gets a bit long in the middle, but it's still a good one. The lyrics are good and in keeping with the themes of the Cowboy Bebop series.

"3.14" is a Japanese a cappella song featuring the girl-like voice of Aoi Toda. It's not a complete piece, is in Japanese, and so it has a novel quality to it that doesn't last.

"What Planet Is This" is a fast, rock jazz piece with a fantastic sax solo. The Seatbelts don't disappointment here, and they mix it up in the middle to give the piece shape.

"7 Minutes" is a genre-blasting tour de force. It's almost impossible to characterize. I suppose the word "fusion" comes to mind. Great piece all around.

The piano work in "Fingers" drives this spacey sounding. There's also a kalimba (finger piano) at work here, which offers a twinkling accompaniment. The chorus is underplayed and gives the piece some sway.

"Powder" is a chorale song and doesn't interest me much. I appreciate the talent that went into the performance, but the song doesn't strike me.

"Butterfly" features the sultry vocals of M. The accompanying jazz guitar and piano work well. It feels like a complete song, which doesn't always happen on Cowboy Bebop soundtracks.

Steve Conte's vocals are so-so in "No Reply." The song sounds like an early 1990s ballad when everyone started rejecting the synthesizer and started using full, live orchestras. It's too sappy for my taste.

"Dijurido" doesn't really go anywhere. The vocals are rather flat. In the middle of the piece, the strings explore a tune that reminds me of Disney's Fantasia when the splinters of broom are being reanimated into many smaller brooms.

"Gotta Knock a Little Harder" starts slow, but it's worth the wait for the blues piano and awesome vocals to kick in. Rockin' piano songs are rare nowadays.

I don't see the point in "No Money." It's essentially a half-sung poem.

Mai Yamane's take on "Rain" is vastly superior to Steve Conte's rendition on the first Cowboy Bebop soundtrack. When Conte sings it, I find the song impossible to listen to; when Yamane sings it, I believe her.

Future Blues is a nice conclusion to the Cowboy Bebop soundtrack series. It's amazing that a 26-episode anime could give birth to such varied, experimental, and inspired music. I recommend buying Future Blues used. The retail price is robbery. But do get this album if you are a Cowboy Bebop or The Seatbelts fan.

Great music, only one cd........2006-10-11

Reason for my rating is the fact I only got one cd. I mean, 51 bucks for one cd is messed up. I guess I bought it after reading the reviews hoping the cd had like a bonus disc inside that they didn't put on the description... oh well. If you got the money and would like to own atleast ONE of the cd of this album, buy it.

If I could give it 10 stars I would do so..........2005-08-14

Holy toledo this album is absolutely amazing. All of Yoko Kanno's stuff for Cowboy Bebop, and most of her stuff in general, is mind-blowingly varied, creative, and engaging, but this is the jewel of the crown. It's the pinnacle of the Seatbelts as a music collective, and it features a deep and wonderous sampling of all the group is capable of. When playing this disc for friends, I feel a need to say, "And this is the same band" at every track, because they're all so different.

The album--which is the soundtrack to "Cowboy Bebop: The Movie"--opens with "24 hours open," a strange circus-esque carnival of chaos which is both amusing, disturbing and highly forgettable. But from there the album takes off. "Pushing the Sky" is aggressive, echoing anthem rock. "Time to Know" is a flute-tinged waltz with what appears to be Japanese rapping at the end. "Clutch" is some of the best freeform jazz I've ever heard. "Musawe" sounds like Arabian folk. "Yo Pumpkinhead!" is a big band extravaganza (from the Martian Halloween parade, for those who have seen the movie). "Digging" is bluesrock. And so on. Nearly every song is from a different genre ("7 Minutes," an orchestral techno metal number in 7:4 time, qualifies for several) and nearly every song is a masterwork of said genre. "Fingers" is flowing piano/fingerpiano dub. "Butterly" is a gorgeously subdued ballad. And "Gotta Knock a Little Harder" is an awesomely crafted pop anthem reminiscent of Annie Lennox at her very best.

And that's just the first disc. The bonus second disc has 11 more songs, which range from ambient electro ("Chapter 23") to stomping scavenger pop ("Ask DNA," which might owe its existence to Beck's "Where It's At"). A few of the songs, particularly on Disc 2, are from the show, not the movie, but these are all so good that they fit right in and you won't care. I cannot say enough about this album. It's one of the greatest triumphs of music I've ever heard, a tribute to 100 years of American musical tradition and a fair amount of Japanese music as well, and an outstanding release in its own right. It is worth whatever you have to pay for it.

bo bo bebop.......2005-07-17

You cannot estimate the vibe that resides in this cd. With out a doubt the best Kanno cd if not the best soundtrack of all time. The songs can really be descrbed in one phrase 'out of this world.'
From the smooth jazz to the Morracan beat this cd really is a rocket ride through all different generes.
By far the best of the best for anyone who appreciates the more jazzy side of the beats.
If you do not have it now I urge you to buy it you will most certianly not be dissapointed.

Absolutely Brilliant Music!.......2005-01-15

My review can only echo that which has already been said. The music on this soundtrack is amazing and I love every minute of it. I recommend this CD to just about everyone who can enjoy a wide variety of music. A lot of it has a jazzy feel to it that makes it so wonderful and unique. I also suggest you buy "Ask DNA" by The Seatbelts, which has some more music from the Cowboy Bebop movie that isn't on this CD. They're both great, and I promise you will enjoy them!

Average customer rating:

Bootleg copy, beware
Bootlegs suck...
Beware of bootlegs
A lot to take in, but excellent
Good music from a TV show?!

Cowboy Bebop CD Box (Limited Edition)
Yoko Kanno
Manufacturer: Jvc Victor
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000065EFX
Release Date: 2002-06-21

Tracks:

Dialogue
Tank (TV Edit)
Dialoge 1-2
Want It All Back (Clavinet Hater Version)
Sax Quaetet
Dialogue 1-3
Encore Un Verre
March For Koala
Dialogue 1-4
Felt Tip Pen
The Egg And You
Dialogue 1-5
Pot City II (Yab's Dub)
Dialogue 1-6
NY Rush
Dialogue 1-7
Fe
Piano Black
Dialogue 1-8
Spokey Dorkey (alternative Take)
Forever Broke
Dialogue 1-9
Road To The West (With Rhythum)
Dialogue 1-10
Metor
Dialogue 1-11
Digging My Potato
Dialogue 1-12
Rain (Female Vocal Version)
Dialogue 1-13
Green Bird
Dialogue 2-1
Cats On Mars
Doggy Dog II
Doggy Dog III
Dialogue 2-2
Piano Bar I
Give And Take
Dialogue 2-3
Cat Blues
Dialogue 2-4
The Singing Sea II
Dialogue 2-5
ELM
Waltz For Zizi
Dialogue 2-6
Farewell Blues (Alernate Take)
Dialogue 2-7
Words That We Couldn't Say
Dialogue 2-8
Space Lion (Orgel Version)
Waste Land
Dialogue 2-9
Goodnight Julia
Space Lion
Dialogue 3-1
Go Go Cactus Man (Guitar Version)
Dialouge 3-2
Too Good Too Bad
Dialouge 3-3
Eye Ball
Dialouge 3-4
On The Run
Dialouge 3-5
23
Dialouge 3-6
Don't Bother None (Long Version)
Dialouge 3-7
Wo Qui Non Coin
Call Me Call Me
Dialouge 3-8
Memory
Adieu (Long Version)
Dialouge 3-9
See You Space Cowboy Not Final Mix Mountain Root
Dialouge 3-10
Blue
Tank
Rush
What Planet Is This
Too Good Too Bad
Bad Dog Biscuit
Call Me Call Me
Mushroom Hunting
The Real Folk Blues
Piano Solo
Ask DNA
SF Game Center
Rouya
Old School Game

Album Description

Limited release until the end of December, 2002. Contains tracks/versions previously not included in albums, rare tracks, and newly recorded tracks. 3 discs (out of the 5-disc set) consist of tracks produced by Shinichiro Watanabe himself + dialog tracks

Customer Reviews:

Bootleg copy, beware.......2007-06-13

This set comes in an old-style, hard-case 4-CD jewel box. The individual CDs (audio CDs) have the "DVD Video" logo on them, and while the whole thing appears to be a fairly high quality bootleg, it is non-the-less, a bootleg. I don't know if it was authorized, or if this is an outright abuse of copyright law, but I'd aim for the real thing if you can find it.

Hopefully the original artist will re-issue the real thing....

Bootlegs suck..........2007-04-03

My review of "1 star" only applies to the bootlegged copy of the set (which I received through this listing). Anyone who's seen the series knows how great its soundtrack is-- do the artists responsible a favor and track down the ACTUAL soundtracks rather than this...

Beware of bootlegs.......2006-10-07

The true cd box set has a catalog number of VIZL-64. The one I purchased turned out to be from Alion, catalog number ALCA-8032/5. Some manufacturing flaws in the cd led me to do some looking into this.

This box set, like much of Cowboy Bebop, has been out of print for some time now, and the existing box sets are somewhat of a collectors item, so beware of low priced items.

The set I recieved has trouble being read by most of the cd and dvd drives I have, 'fortunately' one external drive can read them. I'd advise some digging around to be sure you're actually getting a box set from Victor Entertainment and not a bootleg if you are sensitive to such things.

I've liked the music of Cowboy Bebop since I saw my first episode, and I saw this as a convenient way to get a fair portion of the soundtracks. The bootlegged versions of this product may not live up to your expectations of quality. Cowboy Bebop gets 5 stars. Bootlegs, well, can't go below 1, would if I could.

A lot to take in, but excellent.......2006-06-22

This box set is jam packed with excellent music from the series, and many songs not available elsewhere. Once you start listening to these songs, you get hooked. There are many forms of jazz on here, pop ballads, piano solos, and everything in between, from hip hop to folksy guitar stuff.

My one complaint: the dialouge tracks. I see them as being mostly unnecessary and usually skip over them. However, they do provide a least provide a break in between songs so you can try to digest what you just heard.

This boxset was the first Cowboy Bebop soundtrack I got, and I wasn't disappointed. I've had it for a year and a half now and still listen to it regularly. It's a great introduction and collection of the music from C.B., but I would recommend buying some of the other soundtrack cds as well, such as Blue or No Disk. But if you're new to C.B. music, or an avid fan, this boxset is something you'll keep coming back to.

Good music from a TV show?!.......2006-03-26

This box set is really great. Yoko Kanno and the Seatbelts have a wonderful sound. Most music made for shows or movies is boring and repetative. Not the case here. The only setback is that the dialouge tracks are in Japanese so I can't understand them! =( I would give my soul away to have this same set with the dialouge tracks in enlgish, because there are probably some great lines from the show on here that I'm missing. Perhaps I'll have to learn Japanese...

Average customer rating:

A successful departure from Cowboy Bebop O.S.T. 1
Cowboy Bebop, Music for everyone
Awesome
A top notch mix that really grows on you...
Green Bird

Cowboy Bebop V.2
Yoko Kanno , and The Seatbelts
Manufacturer: Toha
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004RCC7
Release Date: 2001-01-04

Tracks:

American Money
Fantasie Sign
Dont Bother None
Vitamin A
LIVE In Baghdad
Cats On Mars
Want It All Back
Bindy
You Make Me Cool
Vitamin B
Green Bird
ELM
Vitamin C
Gateway
The Singing Sea
The EGG And YOU
Forever Broke
POWER OF KUNG FOOD REMIX

Album Description

Original soundtrack for Japanese animated feature. 18 tracks.

Customer Reviews:

A successful departure from Cowboy Bebop O.S.T. 1.......2007-02-22

For me, the greatest appeal of the first Cowboy Bebop disc (O.S.T. 1) is that all of the pieces (except the abysmal "Rain") work well together and form a cohesive whole. No Disc approaches the sounds of Cowboy Bebop from multiple perspectives and from various bands. There are more actual songs (music with lyrics) on No Disc than on O.S.T. 1. At first, I didn't like this approach, but the music grew on me with time. Not every piece or song is as complete as those of O.S.T. 1, but there is plenty of great music to write about.

"American Money" is a hilarious, banjo-driven critique of the foundation of the United States' economy, and it accomplishes this task in just over a minute.

I find "Fantaisie Sign" hard to describe. The female lead (Carla Vallet) delivers slow, silky jazz vocals over some nice brass and woodwind rhythms. I'm somewhat confused by the overzealous percussion, but I enjoy the song overall.

"Don't Bother None" is a great blues song. There's more than a little hint of Janis Joplin smokiness in the female lead. Great guitar and harmonica work round out the song. The song stops without resolution, but what we have is excellent indeed.

"Live in Baghdad" hits my ears as a rather silly metal song. I don't listen to it often.

"Cats on Mars" is pleasantly weird. I have no idea what is being sung about (it's in Japanese), but it's fun to listen to.

If "Want It All Back" wasn't in English, I don't think it would work as well for me. The brassy rock song doesn't have the greatest melody, but it does feel like a complete song.

"Bindy" is a fun instrumental break. The saxophone and hand drums explore what sounds like an Egyptian tune.

"You Make Me Cool" sounds like an homage to Henri Mancini (think The Pink Panther) as sung by an amateur Vegas lounge singer. The music is far more enjoyable than the vocals. It doesn't have a true ending, but homage doesn't have to be complete. It just has to get the job done.

"Green Bird" is a great call-and-response chorale. The piano accompaniment completes this short and beautiful song.

I have mixed feelings about "ELM." The guitar work is fantastic, but the vocals are distracting. The only distinguishable lyrics seem to be "no, "na," and "la."

"Gateway" is a great growling jazz tune with many quick mini brass solos. The piano solo towards the end is the best.

"The Singing Sea" requires the listener to slow down and take in the beautiful female vocals and great clarinet lead.

"The Egg and YOU" is a reprise of O.S.T. 1.'s "The Egg and I," and makes for a piano-driven, jazzy companion piece.

"Forever Broke" offers the listener an example of what music is all about - the silence between the notes. This slow, sparse, and bluesy piece sounds like what a very hot and dusty day in an early nineteenth century Old West town looks like.

"Power of Kung Food Remix" remixes "Tank!", the opening piece from O.S.T. 1 and theme song for the Cowboy Bebop series.

Scattered throughout No Disc are very short song-lets called "Vitamin A," "Vitamin B," and "Vitamin C." They are ingenious little intros to the songs that follow them. They last only a few seconds, and as they are fading, the next song starts. On iTunes, a "vitamin" starts and soon the next song joins it; both tracks play at the same time. It's seamless, something I've never heard on an album before, and very effective.

No Disc is a great addition to O.S.T. 1, because it approaches the anime source material from a completely different musical place. It takes more risks than O.S.T. 1, and because of this, falls short once and a while. Overall, I recommend No Disc to fans of Cowboy Bebop music and to those who want an alternative musical experience to mainstream tedium.

Cowboy Bebop, Music for everyone.......2006-01-07

This album is mostly lyrical songs, but not in a bad way. This is a good album for fans of the lyrical songs of the series. The styles on this OST range from blues-rock to cowboy western to metal to sugary-sweet pop to medieval music. The range between all the vocalists is very vast and very welcome.

"American Money": Is the bounty hunter t.v. show's theme, very western with it's banjo and gunshots.
"Don't Bother None": An awesome blues-rock song sung by the gruff Mai Yamane. Here voice is rough and raw and perfectly fit for this kind of song.
"Live in Baghdad": The random metal song in the mix, with surf guitar. I love this song exactly for it's randomness in the series.
"Cats on Mars": A super-cute song! This is the absolute cutest song of the series. It's poppy, it's cute, it's fun. Hard to resist.
"Green Bird": A sweet vocal by Gabriela Robin, her voice is so gentle and nice.
"Elm": A song that sounds like a medieval ballad from a skilled guitarist. It's so beautiful and addictive, the vocals are perfectly harmonized and the skill of the guitarist is very impressive.

Awesome.......2005-10-10

Fitting to the title, the music of Cowboy Bebop is one of the standout features that makes it a legendary anime instead of just an excellent anime.
Any true fan of the show would greatly benefit from this listening experience.
I've experienced some very difficult academic situations during the semester. I can't tell anyone the number of times I've played "ELM" while getting ready in the morning before work or class and just tried to quietly prepare myself for the day's events.
This isn't just a great soundtrack; it's a great album in its own right.
The only thing that this album could benefit from would be improved cohesiveness of the ordering of the songs. The ordering of the songs in this album is fine, but if it has one weakness, the ordering of the songs is it. This is a typical problem with soundtracks, and I think it's something that consumers just have to live with. A soundtrack's main purpose isn't the same as a "normal" album; its purpose is to showcase the songs used in the work(movie, anime, television, etc.).
Cowboy Bebop V.2 is an incredible listening experience in its own right.

A top notch mix that really grows on you..........2005-03-25

Cowboy Bebop O.S.T. 2 No Disk is a great soundtrack that brings out all the little songs that make Bebop what it is. Most of these songs recieve the short treatment in the show but. never the less, make it just so much better. Some people may not like the songs so this is a sound track for serious fans.

Green Bird.......2004-02-02

Heck, I'll admit that I bought this Cd just for the sake of Green Bird, my fave Bebop song, from my fave bebop episode, Ballad of Fallen Angels. However, none of the tracks proved to be a disappointment, especially to a die hard Bebop fan like myself. If you loved the series, this is the perfect CD, though I would also recomment Blue as a good soundtrack from the series. Then, when you're on vacation and far away from a DVD player and you precious Cowboy Bebop DVDs, you can pop this in your CD player and enjoy!!!!

Like my money when it comes to Bebop stuff.. Easy come, easy go.

See you, Space Cowboy

Cowboy Bebop Vitaminless
Average customer rating:

Not quite even an album

Very freaky at times, but essential to the collection.

Finally, My Collection Is Complete!

great cd

One of my best CDs

Cowboy Bebop Vitaminless
Yoko Kanno , and The Seatbelts
Manufacturer: Jvc Victor
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000058A77
Release Date: 2001-01-04

Tracks:

The Real Folk Blues
Odd Ones
Doggy Dog
Cats On Mars
SPY
Fantaisie Sign
Piano Bar I

Album Description

Soundtrack for the animated feature from Japan only composed by Yoko Kanno. 1998.

Customer Reviews:

Not quite even an album.......2006-01-07

This was a cute little album, but not really worth owning except for the few unreleased songs on it. I have it only because of that reason, I collect Yoko Kanno albums.

"Doggy Dog" is really cute and I would listen to it on a mix of background music.
"Spy" is the typical spy song, but in Yoko style.

Very freaky at times, but essential to the collection........2004-04-09

$26.99 for seven songs? I like every Cowboy Bebop album, but you can find this one with the remix "music for freelance" songs all on one album, at other places. This is a great record, still, I can't rate it as high as the double album featuring the same songs plus a lot more. Several Cowboy Bebop soundtracks, in fact, are listed at other websites for a lot less than Amazon is selling them.

Although the OST did not feature the end theme of the series, Vitaminless does ("The Real Folk Blues").

Finally, My Collection Is Complete!.......2002-08-01

When I got the first OST for free with my Bebop DVD boxed set, I just about soiled myself in joy. The soundtrack for this series is consistently superb, complementing the show perfectly yet standing on its own as an incredible and versatile selection of tracks. The great thing about the Cowboy Bebop soundtrack is that you don't need to have seen the series to enjoy it. I own every single one of the soundtrack CDs (though some of them were a bother to track down) and do not regret any of my purchases. You really can't go wrong with Bebop.
That being said...

Why, oh why was The Real Folk Blues not on the first OST? There is no good god damned reason to have the opening and closing themes on different discs!

great cd.......2002-05-10

this cd is very good. i especially love "cats on mars". I would highly reccomend this for anyone who likes cowboy bebop. this cd is is good for the young and the old...just anyone who likes good music. on a note: don't try to understand what she's saying on "cats on mars" and "fantasie sign"

One of my best CDs.......2002-03-05

Oh my gosh, I love this CD. It gives a great variety of jazz, blues, and other associated music. I bought this soundtrack over the others because all I wanted was the series' end theme, but now I'm looking towards the others because this is such a good collection. I recomend this to r&b lovers or those who like the series (and who doesn't). Some may not like tracks "cats on mars" or "Fantaisie Sign". At the very least these will probably have to grow on you. Your appreciation for some of these songs might grow on you too if you can find some translations.

Average customer rating:

great material but not much new
A most excellent addition to the Bebop mythology

Cowboy Bebop Tank: The Best
Yoko Kanno , and Seatbelts
Manufacturer: Jvc Japan
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0006D3GPM
Release Date: 2005-01-03

Tracks:

Tank! [TV Stretch]
What Planet Is This
Cosmic Dare [Pretty with a Pistol]
Diamonds
Don't Bother None [TV Edit]
Piano Black
Mushroom Hunting
No Reply
Blue
Einstein Groovin'
Pearls
Gotta Knock a Little Harder

Customer Reviews:

great material but not much new.......2005-08-15

So yeah, as far as Cowboy Bebop material goes, there's already been 3 OSTs, the movie soundtrack, the 4-disc box set, the remix CD, Vitaminless, Cowgirl Ed and Ask DNA. Now there's this one. Nine of the 12 songs from this can be found on one of those other records. The three that aren't are nothing particularly new and nothing to write home about. "Diamonds" is ballady track that's a bit over the top, and the other two newbies are filler compared to the rest of the album.

Moreover, the pop vocal songs from the movie OST/Ask DNA ("No Reply" and "Gotta Knock a Little Harder" and "Cosmic Dare," great songs all) don't quite mesh with the more jazzy selections from the show. It's a rather weird selection. So while the content of this album is terrific, Bebop fans with many of the aforementioned releases already in their clutches don't really need it.

A most excellent addition to the Bebop mythology.......2005-05-05

I am a Cowboy Bebop fanatic. So, when I heard there was allegedly a CD that includes the music that will be used in the video game - set to be released in June of 05 - including some new tracks written especially for it - I had to have it.

The CD is wonderful (like a Bebop fan would expect any less from Yoko Kanno and The Seatbelts by now with their existing body of work) and provides a few changes of pace that might surprise and the softest vocals I've ever heard from Steve Conte. However, a real treasure is the booklet with the CD which chronicles the career of The Seatbelts with mock up album covers and one song noting that it was from a short film about a dog named Ein who meets up with a European lady...hmm...now that's something I'd like to see.

Point is, even though all of the tracks except for three are tracks you've heard before - it is an excellent compilation and some of the new ones might surprise you. I'm not a big gamer, but I know I have to try this game at least once when it comes out.

Average customer rating:

Could be 5 Stars BUT!!!
Rating the bootlegs
...what else can I say about the wonders of this?
Seatbelts---Yes! Live Seatbelts---No!
NOT JUST FOR FANS OF THE SERIES

Cowboy Bebop CD Box
Yoko Kanno , and Seatbelt
Manufacturer: Geneon [Pioneer]
ProductGroup: Music
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Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Vol. 2

ASIN: B00006JJ4L
Release Date: 2002-10-15

Tracks:

Dialogue 1-1
Tank (TV Edit)
Dialoge 1-2
Want It All Back (Clavinet Hater Version)
Sax Quartet
Dialogue 1-3
Encore Un Verre
March For Koala
Dialogue 1-4
Felt Tip Pen
The Egg And You
Dialogue 1-5
Pot City II (Yab's Dub)
Dialogue 1-6
NY Rush
Dialogue 1-7
Fe
Piano Black
Dialogue 1-8
Spokey Dorkey
Forever Broke
Dialogue 1-9
Road To The West (With Rhythm)
Dialogue 1-10
Metor
Dialogue 1-11
Digging My Potato
Dialogue 1-12
Rain (Female Vocal Version)
Dialogue 1-13
Green Bird

Tracks:

Dialogue 2-1
Cats On Mars
Doggy Dog II
Doggy Dog III
Dialogue 2-2
Piano Bar I
Give And Take
Dialogue 2-3
Cat Blues
Dialogue 2-4
The Singing Sea II
Dialogue 2-5
ELM
Waltz For Zizi
Dialogue 2-6
Track #16
Farewell Blues (Alernate Take)
Dialogue 2-7
Words That We Couldn't Say
Dialogue 2-8
Space Lion (Orgel Version)
Waste Land
Dialogue 2-9
Goodnight Julia
Space Lion

Tracks:

Dialogue 3-1
Go Go Cactus Man (Guitar Version)
Dialouge 3-2
Too Good Too Bad
Dialouge 3-3
Eye Ball
Dialouge 3-4
Track #8
On The Run
Dialouge 3-5
23
Dialouge 3-6
Don't Bother None (Long Version)
Dialouge 3-7
Wo Qui Non Coin
Track #16
Call Me Call Me
Dialouge 3-8
Memory
Adieu (Long Version)
Dialouge 3-9
See You Space Cowboy Not Final Mix Mountain Root
Dialouge 3-10
Blue

Tracks:

Tank! - Seatbelts
Rush - Seatbelts
What Planet Is This - Seatbelts
Too Good Too Bad - Seatbelts
Bad Dog No Biscuit - Seatbelts
Call Me Call Me - Seatbelts
Mushroom Hunting - Seatbelts
The Real Folk Blues - Seatbelts
Piano Solo - Seatbelts
Ask DNA
SF Game Center
Rouya
Old School Game

Tracks:

Track #1 - Yoko Kamo
Track #2 - Yoko Kamo
Track #3 - Yoko Kamo

Customer Reviews:

Could be 5 Stars BUT!!!.......2006-09-16

To begin with, if you are looking at these CDs means that you: a) have seen the (amazing) CB series, and liked the music, or you have heard from somebody else that the music is very good. To be honest the music is incredible and includes a wide spectrum of kinds of music.

Now, in my humble opinion if you already own the other music CDs than you do not need to buy these CDs, except if you are a `die-hard' fan of the series. If you do not own already the music CDs of the series but would like to buy them than prefer these ones, which are much cheaper compared to the other ones and include most of the music of the series (but not all).

The set consist of four CDs, which include most of the music of the CB series, and an 8 page small booklet which has the words of a few songs. As for the box set, it is solid, meaning it is made out of plastic and does not brake easily. Moreover, as for the songs another reviewer has written them done as detailed as possible, therefore it is not much for me to say except that they are incredible.
Furthermore, as on the issue of the dialogs; to be honest if you have not seen the series they most probably will not make much sense to you (not to mention the fact that they are in Japanese, meaning that I do not know if you prefer dub or Japanese). Apart from it, if you have seen the series, they will make sense and it is basically up to you if you do not mind after a couple of songs the interference of the dialogs or not.

Finally, to the fourth CD which has created most differences of opinions among the reviewers. To begin with, the songs 1-9 (out of 13) are recorded life. I will be honest: the matter is not which group sings the songs or not, because they are basically the ones who sing many of the other songs of the CDs. The problem is that the live record is not as (crystal) clear recorded as the other songs of the other three CDs; in other words, it is a matter of quality. In addition, my favorite song amongst the CB soundtracks, the one called "The Real Folks Blues' - the ending song of the series - which is the 9th song of the fourth CD, does not sound clear as the other three recorded CDs and loses in quality and sound.

To conclude, if you would like to have most of the songs of the series, and do not mind the poor quality (in the broader sense of meaning) of the first 9 songs of the fourth CD, than these CDs are highly recommended for you.

I hope I could help...

Rating the bootlegs.......2006-08-31

Howdy all - Just received this set from the import king (one of many sellers offering this new at ~$30). While the music is good (or great - it is the soundtrack after all), be advised that most of what is available isn't exactly the product described on the Amazon page. Usually it's a bootleg, with everything packed on four discs and with different packaging (only an 8 page booklet, for example). If you're hoping for the blowout super-cool set that was originally and officially released, keep looking (or look carefully). So three stars, not because the actual music is less than five stars, but because it's deeply annoying that Amazon can't distinguish a bootleg pressing from an official one.

...what else can I say about the wonders of this?.......2005-03-06

Its just amazing. Awesome to play with your windows down in your car... kind of makes you in the feel good mood that the whole series brings to you. And I admit, when I first watched the series I was a little negative about it. Well, I kept on watching because what first kept me in was the music. Then, the story tied in and well shouldn't it be the other way around? I think the music is great for an anime series! (Kind of like how Please Teacher! did for me hehe)
The reason I NEEDED to finalize my decision to buy this box set is the beginning song for the Cowboy Bebop movie "Ask DNA" and of course the series finale music... the ending for the whole series (the last song played) just made me cry...
Get it! :)

Seatbelts---Yes! Live Seatbelts---No!.......2005-01-02

Okay the last cd in the set is Live! My opinion is so-so. The other 3-cd set is awesome and has cuts not found on other Bebop compilations, It seems these recordings are far superior than the other cd's but I have the J-version. Everything is neatly packaged with a Bonnie and Clyde style cover and the cd's are primary colors with the main character etched on each. To be honest, I listen to this cd more than all the rest.

NOT JUST FOR FANS OF THE SERIES.......2004-05-14

Now, I have to say that I am a big fan of the series, but my first expirince with anything involving Cowboy Bebop, series, muisc, ANYTHING, was this CD. I went over to one of my friend's places, an he was playing this CD. I was stunned. I was, and still am, in a Jazz band, a Bass player actually, and I have to say that the Seatbelts have one of the best rythm sections ever. Not only is their band incredible, but Yokko utelises their talents in the most incredible ways. This CD has many types of music: Jazz, Blues, Jazz Ballads, Semi-80's rock type things (what's with all this anemity to 80's rock, anyways?) and, of course, Bebop. Each style they manage to pull off with out a fault, as far as my picky ear can hear. Basically, THIS CD IS ONE OF THE BEST EVER!!!

Cowboy Bebop Remixes: Remixes for Freelance

Average customer rating:

Why not remix it?
"Rumoured to be a pro-wrestler..."
Elevator Music
For fans of both the Seat Belts and electronic music
Nice set of remixes

Cowboy Bebop Remixes: Remixes for Freelance

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ASIN: B000058AA0
Release Date: 2002-08-16

Tracks:

Tank (Luke Vibert Remix)
Forever Broke (Fila Brazilia Remix)
Cats On Mars (DMX Krew Remix)
Piano Black (Ian Obrien Remix)
Cat Blues (Mr Scruff Remix)
Fe (DJ Vadim Remix)
Fantasie Sign (Ian Pooley Remix)
Space Lion (4 Hero Remix)

Album Description

Subtitled - Music For Freelance. 7 tracks featuring remixes from Luke Vibert, Fila Brazillia, DMX Krew, Ian O'Brien, Mr. Scruff, DJ Vadim, Ian Pooley & 4 Hero.

Customer Reviews:

Why not remix it?.......2006-01-07

I love Yoko Kanno. I love Cowboy Bebop. I love the Seatbelts.

The remixed versions of the songs are very listenable, I would carry this CD around to listen to as a pick-me-up. I actually think I have done that before.
"Tank!" Luke Vibert Mix is very poppy and jazzy and fun, I love this version so much. I brought this CD to a dance session in an acting class and this is what we danced to. Everyone loved it.
"Forever Broke" Fila Brazilia Mix is so beautiful! It's on a mix CD I made of all the Cowboy Bebop songs because it's good for chilling/meditation, dance, study, everything.
"Piano Black" was given a little more depth.

Overall, it's a very listenable CD. If you're a diehard fan of Cowboy Bebop, you may not like what was done to some of the songs on here. It is an interesting fusion of styles.

"Rumoured to be a pro-wrestler...".......2005-06-21

Yoko Kanno does it again. For this album, Yoko takes all of the classic Bebop songs and collaborates with other excellent artists to create a fresh and hypnotizing new sound. Add to that the "Radio Free Mars" inserts, which are truly comical, and this cd will definitely be enjoyed by all Bebop and Yoko fans, and also by anyone with half a brain and two ears. Obviously, highly recommended. However, the price is a bit exorbitant, so I'd suggest heading down to your local Chinatown and getting a $12 copy.

Elevator Music.......2005-03-08

Don't recognize the names of any of these DJ's?

For good reason; their talent is non-existant!

For fans of both the Seat Belts and electronic music.......2004-03-12

The music on this album is equal parts funky Seat Belts and smart electronic splicing. Many of the names are big-- Luke Vibert, Fila Brazillia, DMX Krew-- and they don't disappoint. This album might not be for you if either of the influences turn you off, but for me it was worth plunking down the $40.

All of it is pretty good and worth the occasional listen, but the track I keep coming back to is the DMX Krew mix of "Cats on Mars". I've never heard the original, so I don't know how it compares, but this track has a catchy bassline, percussion that occasionally drifts off into charming randomness, and the whole thing is complemented and offset by high, repeated, (so far) unintelligible vocals.

Of course, I tend to be fascinated with tracks for entirely personal reasons in many cases. Who knows-- maybe you'll love a different one. Recommended.

Nice set of remixes.......2004-01-14

Music for Freelance is a great collection of mixes. Fila Brazilia turns "Forever Broke" from a cowboy blues tune, to a mix more urban-techno baseline. Ian O'Brien's mix "Piano Black" also does the same, turning a high tension track to something with more soul and jazzy beat.

If you are looking for more the "Big Band" sound similar to Kanno's "Tank!." This is not probably not the album for you.

I recommend this to people who haven't even seen Cowboy Bebop and enjoy beats from say a DJ Food in style.

Cowboy Bebop Vol. 3 Blue
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Cowboy Bebop Vol. 3 Blue
Japanimation
Manufacturer: Msi Music Corp
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002BA9K8
Release Date: 2002-08-16

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