Ai Yori Aoshi Enishi Original Soundtrack

By Tiffani Nadeau     February 23, 2004
Release Date: July 06, 2004



What They Say
Fans of the romance comedy hit 'Ai Yori Aoshi' will find more love and laughter with the release of the brand-new follow-up series 'Ai Yori Aoshi Enishi' and within the beautifully, sweet melodic album soundtrack- ?Pine.' 25 instrumental tracks by composer Toshiro Masuda (Hand Maid May, Mahoromatic, Excel Saga) only whet the appetite for the opening song, ?Treasure,? by fan-favorite vocalist Yoko Ishida (Sugar, Texhnolyze, Gunparade March, Pretear) which showcases her dazzling quality of her excellent soprano voice, while The Indigo (Ai Yori Aoshi, Someday's Dreamer) delivers yet another beautiful listening treat with the ending song 'I Do!'

The Review!
This release is a mixed bag in my opinion. I really liked the soft, sweet music that made me connect with the series' almost wholesome deep kindness. I was truly ambivalent to the long drama track and the commercial at the end of the disc. Playing this CD on random is a real trial because of these two features, but the rest of the disc is a welcome addition to the Pink iPod of DOOM. The music itself is extremely pleasant on the ears, with a mix of Pf (pianoforte, the kind of piano used in modern music), strings, and synthetic orchestration. Something about this album clicks very well, music-wise, and it becomes a solid package of relaxing music, mostly.

Where I took it: This is great for going on walks when you're super stressed!
Where it took me: I was somewhere that slowed down for my difficulties and remembered my sacrifices when it came time to help out.

Standout track: An Occult Girl - This was brilliantly cliché and delightful! I had a blast listening to this, especially when people are often divided on whether I'm a good, sweet person or super creepy.

Skip-it track: 'Action Results from Suppressed Endurance', 'Which Chef Wins the Bistro's Apron?' and 'Additional CM: Take and Ume' - Action Results is a very manic track and it seems out of place on the disc as a whole. Which Chef is the 21-minute drama track that Geneon requires you to go to their site to translate; BIG WASTE OF TIME. Take and Ume is a commercial in Japanese. When it comes to tracks I can take or leave, these three are hands down "leave" tracks.

Rating: 2.5 of 5

Features
Treasure (On Air Version),Fate,Summer Sunshine,Tennis Fun,Our Feelings (Moonlit night Version),Our Feelings (Pf Solo Version),An Occult Girl,Loving Heart,Be Thrilled at Dating,Conflict,Our Feelings (Determination Version),A Wild Fancy,The 12 o'clock Bell,Action Results from Suppressed Endurance,Cirrocumulus Clouds,Playing in the Lengthening Nights,Clamor,PANIC-SONIC,Petit Love,A Moonflower,My Favorite Things,Broken Mirror,An Omen,Tears,New Bonds,Santa Aoi,I Do! (On Air Version),Drama: "Which Chef Wins the Bistro's Apron",An additional CM: Movies 'Take & Ume'"

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