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[COOL&CREATE] Help me, ERINNNNNN!!
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Original Game: 東方心綺楼 ~ Hopeless Masquerade
Original Track: 亡失のエモーション Lost Emotion
Arrange:
-ZUN (That's right, the ZUN)
-あきやまうに
-JUN (Violin)
-荒井英理也 (Cello)
Oh.My.Goodness. How long has it been since I last uploaded anything?!!! Anyways, I managed to procure something very, very, very special. If you are a fan of Hopeless Masquerade, I'm sure that you've heard of Hata no Kokoro's theme, "Lost Emotion". Guess what, this is the official remix of the said piece made by, that's right, the one, the only, ZUN, and the main arranger for Hopeless Masquerade, あきやまうに, and with special thank you to JUN for the Violin, and 荒井英理也 for Cello!! Now, if you're expecting something out of ZUN's usual remix, AKA more techno heavy, you're sadly mistaken. This piece is more orchestral than techno. It is slightly slower paced than the original, but slower does not mean it lacked the same power. It's a song truly can't be described by words, and can only be understood through your ears. Let the song penetrate you, and let your emotion be lost within the divine melody.
I DO NOT OWN THIS SONG!! THIS SONG IS THE PROPERTY OF TEAM SHANGHAI ALICE AND TWILIGHT FRONTIER!!!
Track: 12. 斯怪変相曲 ~ Unhuman Variations
Original Game: 東方神霊廟 ~ Ten Desires
Original Track: 佐渡のニッ岩 Futatsuiwa from Sado
Track: 11. JINJA - 新しき風 -
Original Game: 東方神霊廟 ~ Ten Desires
Original Track: 神社の新しい風 A New Wind at the Shrine
Track: 10. 聖徳伝説 ~ Ancient Ruler
Original Game: 東方神霊廟 ~ Ten Desires
Original Track: 聖徳伝説 ~ True Administrator Shoutoku Legend ~ True Administrator
Track: 09. 欲の光はすべて星
Original Game: 東方神霊廟 ~ Ten Desires
Original Track: 小さな欲望の星空 Starry Sky of Small Desires
Track: 08. 大神大神話伝
Original Game: 東方神霊廟 ~ Ten Desires
Original Track: 大神神話伝 Legend of the Great Gods
I cannot emphasize how much I love how the string instruments are blended in this piece, especially the violin. The violin in this piece truly brought out the essence of this piece, and made this one that needs to be heard over and over. Let the music speak for it self, and enjoy one of my favorite piece in the album...
Track: 07. 古き妖仙 ~ Master and Servant
Original Game: 東方神霊廟 ~ Ten Desires
Original Track: 古きユアンシェン Old Yuanxian
A quick paced piano intro to start things off, this song can be considered as one of the few songs that blended the characteristics of classic and modern instruments really well. The main focus of the song is on its piano, and they have done really well to blend it with other instruments.
Track: 06. DESIRE DRIVERS
Original Game: 東方神霊廟 ~ Ten Desires
Original Track: デザイアドライブ Desire Drive
Don't be fooled by the errie and odd intro, this piece quickly hits a quick paced after its intro. The beats are beautifully combined with techno and piano, while the drums and the occasional electric guitar brings this song to another level. Like the name of this song, it feels like it's taking you to places you never know existed. One of my favorites out of the whole album.
Track: 05. 楽園の僵屍 ~ Rigid Paradise
Original Game: 東方神霊廟 ~ Ten Desires
Original Track: リジッドパラダイス Rigid Paradise
If you haven't noticed yet, the first few seconds is actually reversed. As for what it is... see if you can figure it out. This piece is a rock/techno blend, with a touch of oriental music in different places. While it is an amazing piece, it's not one of the main hits of the album in my opinion.
Track: 04. 妖怪小娘の勤行ステップ
Original Game: 東方神霊廟 ~ Ten Desires
Original Track: 門前の妖怪小娘 Youkai Girl at the Gate
Jazz theme for our echo girl. It fits really well with this song. Like every other jazz, you need a saxophone to really bring out the feeling, and this song truly used its saxophone to its best ability.
Track: 03. 口頭無形のゴーストリード
Original Game: 東方神霊廟 ~ Ten Desires
Original Track: ゴーストリード Ghost Lead
I wasn't expecting this to have an orchestral vocal in the beginning, so when I first listened to it, I was going "Whoa, what the heck?!". But the more I listen to it, the more I felt that it really fits with this music. And the transition to one type of genre to another was really clever.
Track: 02. 冥界夜桜0:00
Original Game: 東方神霊廟 ~ Ten Desires
Original Track: 死霊の夜桜 Night Sakura of Dead Spirits
The Stage 1 theme. It started with a gentle simple piano intro that upon hearing, relaxes your body no matter how stressed you are. The drums and electric guitar then blend into the music, and you got a piece that is slow, yet beautiful. This is one of my favorites out of the whole album.
Track: 01. 自分で撰んだ欲望
Original Game: 東方神霊廟 ~ Ten Desires
Original Track: 欲深き霊魂 Spirit of Avarice
We begin the track with a short, yet, fast beat song that really emphasize on the drum. It easily captured my attention when I first heard it. The piano easily molded into the music, and what you get is an intro that will make you want to listen what the rest of the album has to offer. Oh, those sounds at the end? This music is based off a game's music, so go from there.
Track: 09. 彼岸帰航 ~ View of The River Styx
Original Game: 東方花映塚 ~ Phantasmagoria of Flower View
Original Track: 彼岸帰航 ~ Riverside View
A piece that starts with simple guitar picking. Slowly, the cymbol joins with quick beats, and rest of the instruments joins the fray to begin my favorite arrangement of the album. It may not be a heavy metal piece, but the rock portion, the amazing usage and the blend of the instruments, and giving each instrument a bit of solo, really made me felt that it would be a shame if I didn't share this piece with everyone else. A must hear for the album, even if you don't have 8 minutes to spare...
Track: 08. 法界の火 ~ Flame for Puja
Original Game: 東方星蓮船 ~ Undefined Fantastic Object
Original Track: 法界の火
The shortest one of the album, but also one of the finest that's made in the arrangement. I'll just let you listen and decide how well this arrangement really is.
Track: 07. 春の湊に ~ Silent Voyage to Eternity
Original Game: 東方星蓮船 ~ Undefined Fantastic Object
Original Track: 春の湊に
A slightly less powerful arrange from the Demetori, while the rhythm is quite good, the sound in really well made, I just felt that there's something missing for the piece...
Track: 06. 感情の魔天楼 ~ World's End
Original Game: 東方星蓮船 ~ Undefined Fantastic Object
Original Track: 感情の摩天楼 ~ Cosmic Mind
One of the longest arrangement in the whole album. Do NOT be fooled by the slow and the piano arrangement in the start, it will quickly shift into the metal that you will enjoy. The guitar on this piece is simply marvelous, and the song is primarily focused on the said instrument. It's amazing how just six strings and two hands could create one of the finest arrangement of the album.
EDIT: To anyone wondering, yes, it is 魔天楼 that Demetori chose.
Track: 05. 少女が見た日本の原風景 ~ Dance of puNDarika
Original Game: 東方風神録 ~ Mountain of Faith
Original Track: 少女が見た日本の原風景
In truth, I have no idea what is a puNDarika is, but I can tell you that this arrangement also features guitar picking, and it's not as heavy metal as some of the other arrangement you will hear. However, I am glad that they done the arrangement this way. It's really hard to describe this song, as I am often left speechless while hearing. The shifts of genres at certain points, however, is something that I truly enjoy, and I hope that you do too.
Track: 04. 霊知の太陽信仰 ~ Nuclear Fusion
Original Game: 東方地霊殿 ~ Subterranean Animism
Original Track: 霊知の太陽信仰 ~ Nuclear Fusion
Nuclear Fusion, the most powerful form of energy that can be created both natural and artificial means, is one of the best way to describe this arrangement. The rhythm, the beats, the blend of instrument creates a lot of energy for me everytime that I hear this song. The pacing is also quite balanced, if it had been too fast, it can easily burn a person out, and if it was too slow, well, I may have napped just about everytime I hear this song.
Track: 03. 少女さとり ~ Innumerable Eyes
Original Game: 東方地霊殿 ~ Subterranean Animism
Original Track: 少女さとり ~ 3rd Eyes
The piece starts with a quick and powerful intro that quickly gets into the main portion of the song. The mix of guitar, rhythm of the drum, and some unique guitar section, made this piece a highly recommend song to hear.
Track: 02. 天空の花の都 ~ Bridge of The Lotus
Original Game: 東方妖々夢 ~ Perfect Cherry Blossom
Original Track: 天空の花の都
One of the arrangement that focus more on the rock portion of the music, this arrangement is a bit different as it focus more on guitar picking for the front parts of the music. However, when the other instruments, such as the drum, bass, and others joins in, you can't help but listen on and nod in the meanwhile.
Track: 01. 平安のエイリアン ~ Crazy Xenomorph
Original Game: 東方星蓮船 ~ Undefined Fantastic Object
Original Track: 平安のエイリアン
Starting off the album is a powerful piece that's the theme song of Nue Houjuu. If you don't hear anything for the first few seconds, it's actually normal, as it is quite faint at the start. However, don't turn the volume too loud, or you will damage your ears. This arrangement is relatively heavy on the guitar portion, especially for the first few minute. However, like most Demetori arrangement, the best part usually starts in the middle. One of my favorite arrangements in the album, and I hope that it's also one of yours.
Track: 12. 蒼影 ~Ancient Unicorn~
Original Game: 東方紅魔郷 Embodiment of Scarlet Devil
Original Track: 紅楼 ~ Eastern Dream...
Track: 11. Violent wind
Original Game: 東方文花帖 Shoot the Bullet
Original Track: 風神少女
One of the finest remix of the Wind God Girl, and a personal favorite. I'll let you guys listen to see why there's no need for additional comments. Oh, don't forget to applause when you are suppose to!
Track: 10. 死奏憐音、玲瓏ノ終
Original Game: 東方妖々夢 Perfect Cherry Blossom
Original Track: 幽雅に咲かせ、墨染の桜 ~ Border of Life
Also a favorite out of the album. The Lyrics is quite amazing to hear, and really powerful. Combine this with a remix that combines the finest quality of both the classical instrument and the techno, and the masterpiece is created. The rhythm and the beats are just plain amazing. Often I would find myself listening this for no less an hour straight.
Track: 09. 幻奏幻花、届かずの音色
Original Game: 東方妖々夢 Perfect Cherry Blossom
Original Track: 広有射怪鳥事 ~ Till When?
Track: 08. Judgment
Original Game: 東方妖々夢 Perfect Cherry Blossom
Original Track: 人形裁判 ~ 人の形弄びし少女
Track: 07. Future Megalopolis Kyoto
Original Game: 東方文花帖 Shoot the Bullet
Original Track: レトロスペクティブ京都
Another favorite of mine from the album. The song starts with a gentle piano melody, and the techno slowly emerges from the background. The techno then took over for a bit before the mix of both the piano and techno is achieved, perfecting the masterpiece that I enjoy for a long time. A must hear for every touhou music fan.
Track: 06. Soaring princess
Original Game: 東方永夜抄 Imperishable Night
Original Track: 竹取飛翔 ~ Lunatic Princess
Track: 05. 彩祭雷禮
Original Game: 東方風神録 Mountain of Faith
Original Track: 明日ハレの日、ケの昨日
Track: 04. 悖徳数列組曲(x≒y)
Original Game: 東方永夜抄 Imperishable Night
Original Track: 狂気の瞳 ~ Invisible Full Moon
Track: 03. Noisy Noisemaker
Original Game: 東方妖々夢 Perfect Cherry Blossom
Original Track: 幽霊楽団 ~ Phantom Ensemble
One of my favorite out of the whole album. With some catchy beats, usage of techno and well mixed rhythm, I often found myself nodding while listening.
Track: 02. 人形よ問うコトなかれ
Original Game: 東方妖々夢 Perfect Cherry Blossom
Original Track: 人形裁判 ~ 人の形弄びし少女
Track: 01. Blazing Silver
Original Game: 東方妖々夢
Original Track: クリスタライズシルバー
Track: 10.此岸の塚
Original Game: 東方花映塚 Phantasmagoria of Flower View
Original Track:此岸の塚
Track: 09.感情の摩天楼
Original Game: 東方星蓮船 Undefined Fantastic Object
Original Track:感情の摩天楼 ~ Cosmic Mind
Track: 08.ネクロファンタジア
Original Game: 東方妖々夢 Perfect Cherry Blossom
Original Track:ネクロファンタジア
Track: 07.紅楼
Original Game: 東方紅魔郷 the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil
Original Track:紅楼 ~ Eastern Dream...
Track: 06.遠野幻想物語
Original Game: 東方妖々夢 Perfect Cherry Blossom
Original Track: 遠野幻想物語
Track: 05.虎柄の毘沙門天
Original Game: 東方星蓮船 Undefined Fantastic Object
Original Track:虎柄の毘沙門天
Track: 04. 広有射怪鳥事
Original Game: 東方妖々夢 Perfect Cherry Blossom
Original Track:広有射怪鳥事 ~ Till When?
Track: 02. 人形裁判
Original Game: 東方妖々夢 Perfect Cherry Blossom
Original Track: 人形裁判 ~ 人の形弄びし少女
Track: 03. 旧地獄街道を行く
Original Game: 東方地霊殿 Subterranean Animism
Original Track:旧地獄街道を行く
Track: 01. Eternal Dream
Original Game: Imperishable Night
Original Track: Eternal Dream ~ 幽玄の槭樹
Track: 10. White Rain
Original Game: 東方風神録 Mountain of Faith
Original Track: 神は恵みの雨を降らす ~ Sylphid Dream
The final song of the whole album. To tell you the truth, I have mixed feelings for the final song. Perhaps I had high hope for the finale, perhaps it had a bit too much dull moments and redundent in the piece, and the good part doesn't really start until 2:53... it's a shame... but still not bad...
Track: 09. Fairy
Original Game: 東方風神録 Mountain of Faith
Original Track: 麓の神社
A soft, gentler rock that makes an interesting intermission before the grand finale of the album. It's mainly piano oriented, with the guitar playing once in the whole song. Despite it's shortness, it's actually quite well done, but not my favorites...