Vampire Princess Miyu

Vampire Princess Miyu
Label: Tokyopop Pictures
Category: Music


Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Format: Soundtrack
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 645573020620
EAN: 0645573020620
ASIN: B00005NGZN


Release Date: 2002-02-05

Vampire Princess Miyu


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Tracks:

  1. Heartbeat Of 'Shinma'
  2. Subtitle
  3. Karma
  4. Chase Of The Devil
  5. 'Fue' (Melody Of The Dark)
  6. Escape
  7. In Peace
  8. My Friends
  9. I Wanna Meet You
  10. Ice Dust
  11. The Promise
  12. Melody Of Sorrow
  13. Sepia Color Memories
  14. Mystical Power
  15. Rush Act
  16. Ripples
  17. The Death Crystal
  18. Resolution
  19. Shadow Of Evil
  20. Battle Of 'Shinma'
  21. Finish
  22. For The Love Feeling...
  23. 'Temariuta'
  24. Sadness Of Lost Love
  25. The Flower Field
  26. Tragedy Of Female Fighter
  27. Waltz Of A Puppeteer
  28. The Wind Of Killer
  29. Tenderness
  30. Distress
  31. Flying Assassin
  32. Decisive Battle
  33. Destiny
  34. Miyu Forever ('Miyu Yachiyo')

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Melody of the Dark.......2004-05-01

As much as I love and am addicted to Japanese animation in general, one thing I look forward to the most is the music heard throughout the episodes and the original score for "Vampire Princess Miyu" is one of the best I've yet to come across. To be honest I have never heard a more beautiful soundtrack in my entire life! Even before I experienced the OVA's and TV series for this amazing show I bought this gorgeous piece of work on a whim and was absolutely blown away! Before this I wasn't familiar with acclaimed composer Kenji Kawai who is best known for "Ghost in the Shell" but I was more than impressed with the atmospheres he created here so I'll gladly pick up anything I see his name on...

With the exception of a couple vocal performances by Saeko Suzuki on "Miyu Forever", Miki Nagasawa on "Temariuta" and Hiroko Kasahara on "I Wanna Meet You", as well as a few others such as "Chase Of The Devil" which is upbeat but slightly darker in mood for it's used for the battle scenes when Miyu and Larva capture the shinma (demons), most of the songs are less than two minutes in length. However, these lush, melancholy tunes make up for that in quality, and there's plenty of quantity with 34 stunning tracks and over 73 minutes worth of traditional Japanese folk music that will captivate and enchant you, just as it did me.

This is highly recommended!

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful, Haunting Soundtrack.......2004-02-24

How the composer managed to convey the ethereal beauty of Miyu, the complexity of her emotions, or the haunting darkness of her world is beyond me. The CD contains the extended versions of the opening and ending themes of the TV series, which is fantastic. From the first sound of the eerie flute to the rhythmic energy of the Japanese drums, the haunting opening theme is what initially captured my attention while watching the episodes for the first time. It was the primary reason why I purchased the CD-- yes, I thought the theme song alone was worth the price. And I have to say, I'm not disappointed.

There are only three vocal tracks on this CD, tracks 9, 23, and 34. "I wanna meet you" (track 9) is a beautiful song that expresses the nostalgic longing of love. Tenderly sung, it brought unexpected memories of childhood sweethearts and summer days. A very unexpected and pleasant surprise in a series that's known for its dark, gothic themes.

"Temariuta" (track 23) is a haunting counting song more in line with what I expected from the series. The sound of Miyu's voice being echoed by the delicate children's chorus was like hearing the ghosts of the past carrying across the darkness of time. Spooky, but oddly inspiring. Don't ask me how.

While the vocal tracks are very well done, it's the excellent instrumental music that captures the raw emotion of the series. Certainly the opening theme is a good example, and deservedly so, but my favorite is the "Tragedy of Female Fighter" (Track 26). It's short, only two minutes in length, but as another reviewer (Jen L.) had noted about the piece, it perfectly captures the "nostalgia, sorrow, and steely resolve reflecting that of the girl who seeks revenge on the Shinma who murdered her family."

I highly recommend this anime soundtrack to any fan of the series, and especially to those who enjoy listening to instrumental pieces.

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful, haunting Japanese music........2003-02-22

This is some of the best anime music I've heard in a long time. Its haunting with the flute, and beautiful for it shows Miyu's emotions right through. The vocal tracks are extremely good as well. To hear a voice with the intruments (ack, spelling) makes it even more haunting.

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful, haunting soundtrack........2002-04-06

How the composer managed to convey the ethereal beauty of Miyu, the complexity of her emotions, or the haunting darkness of her world is beyond me. The CD contains the extended versions of the opening and ending themes of the TV series, which is fantastic. From the first sound of the eerie flute to the rhythmic energy of the Japanese drums, the haunting opening theme is what initially captured my attention while watching the episodes for the first time. It was the primary reason why I purchased the CD-- yes, I thought the theme song alone was worth the price. And I have to say, I'm not disappointed.

There are only three vocal tracks on this CD, tracks 9, 23, and 34. "I wanna meet you" (track 9) is a beautiful song that expresses the nostalgic longing of love. Tenderly sung, it brought unexpected memories of childhood sweethearts and summer days. A very unexpected and pleasant surprise in a series that's known for its dark, gothic themes.

"Temariuta" (track 9) is a haunting counting song more in line with what I expected from the series. The sound of Miyu's voice being echoed by the delicate children's chorus was like hearing the ghosts of the past carrying across the darkness of time. Spooky, but oddly inspiring. Don't ask me how.

While the vocal tracks are very well done, it's the excellent instrumental music that captures the raw emotion of the series. Certainly the opening theme is a good example, and deservedly so, but my favorite is the "Tragedy of Female Fighter" (Track 26). It's short, only two minutes in length, but as another reviewer (Jen L.) had noted about the piece, it perfectly captures the "nostalgia, sorrow, and steely resolve reflecting that of the girl who seeks revenge on the Shinma who murdered her family."

I highly recommend this anime soundtrack to any fan of the series. and especially to those who enjoy listening to instrumental pieces.

5 out of 5 stars

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