Stephen Fortner Posted December 21, 2001 Share Posted December 21, 2001 So there's this Japanese Anime show "Cowboy Bebop" which Cartoon Network airs as part of its "Adult Swim" lineup on Sunday and Thursday nights (on the west coast at least), and I've become an addict. A big reason is the music. It's composed by Yoko Kanno, and it's some of the best TV and film music I've heard in awhile. Heavily bebop-influenced, but covering a huge range of styles. Just wanted to share something I'm greatly enjoying with the community. :D The music definitely bears a listen. I found a [url=http://jameswong.com/ykproject/core.html]web page[/url] with info and Real Player clips (under the "Music" link) of a lot of her work. Anyone here familliar with her stuff or know anything I should check out? Stephen Fortner Principal, Fortner Media Former Editor in Chief, Keyboard Magazine Digital Piano Consultant, Piano Buyer Magazine Industry affiliations: Antares, Arturia, Giles Communications, MS Media, Polyverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alndln Posted December 21, 2001 Share Posted December 21, 2001 Iv'e been a fan of hers for a while now,she also has several cd releases unrelated to the show. "A Robot Playing Trumpet Blows" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ichiban Posted December 21, 2001 Share Posted December 21, 2001 You can buy the Cowboy Bebop soundtrack CDs at places like cdjapan.co.jp and animenation.com - there are three TV soundtracks, a movie soundtrack, a mini-soundtrack, and a remix compilation. I personally would put the movie score at the top of the list, but they're all incredible. As to other stuff, I've heard nothing but good things about Turn A Gundam, and the Yoko Kanno Collection is fantastic for relaxing new age/orchestral music. kanno.simplenet.com has a pretty exhaustive discography and reviews of most of her albums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Room Warrior Posted December 23, 2001 Share Posted December 23, 2001 So glad to see someone bring this up. The "Cowboy Bebop" soundtrack has been one of the most inspiring and influential disks in the past several years for me. Yoko Kanno rules! To rip a full-on horn rocker like "I Want It Back" and then turn on a dime and compose a lyrical jazz brass-choir tune like "Car 39..." Man, I'd rather meet Yoko than any 20 or so random rock stars. Jim Bordner Gravity Music "Tunes so heavy, there oughta be a law." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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