- Audio CD (23 Aug 2005)
- Number of Discs: 2
- Format: Soundtrack, Import
- Label: Bandai
- ASIN: B0009KQOUQ
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 178,347 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a well balanced selection of music from the Standalone Complex. 'Origa' (vocalist of the title song) features on several tracks and that's a good thing, her Russian vocals add an ethereal and yet slightly menacing air to the proceedings. Yoko Kanno's influence is obvious because there is one bebop jazz style track that could have been lifted straight out of Spike and the crew's adventures (good!). Recommended. Note that buyers of the region 1 special edition of the GITS SAC Gig 2 Vol 1 DVD (whew!) get this for free.
Format:Audio CD
A well rounded album which at once feels a little different to usual Yoko Kanno fare & completely familiar, if you liked GiTS OST 1, or the Cowboy Bebop OST you will not be disappointed, in fact, unless you like Rap & hip Hop, you'll probably like this.
Its great to hear a bit more Jazz as well, as has been said before, very reminiscent of Cowboy Bebop & thats only a good thing, several tracks will just have you tapping your feet from the word go.
Its great to hear a bit more Jazz as well, as has been said before, very reminiscent of Cowboy Bebop & thats only a good thing, several tracks will just have you tapping your feet from the word go.
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Yoko Kanno Continues to Hit Her Mark!
27 Aug 2005
Format:Audio CD
I was so happy when I purchased this second OST, which seems like it is geared more for Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd Gig than the first season. Fans of Yoko Kanno will NOT be disappointed as this soundtrack features the composer doing the things she does best, making cool grooves.
That said, you won't hear any unique branching out of styles as you have probably become accustomed in her other works. This OST seems very derivative of work you have already heard from Yoko Kanno, although that isn't necessarily a bad thing for those of us who love her music. On this OST you can expect to hear songs that sound like a mix of what you heard in the first GITS: SAC OST, as well as a few of the Cowboy Bebop OSTs (cuts 3,4, and 6 in particular). Track 11, "What's it For?" and track 13, "Pet Food" even bear a resemblance to music from the Wolf's Rain OST 1.
Also, if you play this CD on your computer, don't be surprised when you realize that several of the track titles come up written in Japanese. Also, all of the performers are listed as Yoko Kanno (despite the vocals being done by others) and her name is always written in Japanese. This isn't a biggie, though, since all the titles and names are written in English in the liner book.
Overall, I'm glad I bought this, and I will probably enjoy it until GITS: SAC 2nd Gig is shown on Adult Swim starting in November.
That said, you won't hear any unique branching out of styles as you have probably become accustomed in her other works. This OST seems very derivative of work you have already heard from Yoko Kanno, although that isn't necessarily a bad thing for those of us who love her music. On this OST you can expect to hear songs that sound like a mix of what you heard in the first GITS: SAC OST, as well as a few of the Cowboy Bebop OSTs (cuts 3,4, and 6 in particular). Track 11, "What's it For?" and track 13, "Pet Food" even bear a resemblance to music from the Wolf's Rain OST 1.
Also, if you play this CD on your computer, don't be surprised when you realize that several of the track titles come up written in Japanese. Also, all of the performers are listed as Yoko Kanno (despite the vocals being done by others) and her name is always written in Japanese. This isn't a biggie, though, since all the titles and names are written in English in the liner book.
Overall, I'm glad I bought this, and I will probably enjoy it until GITS: SAC 2nd Gig is shown on Adult Swim starting in November.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
More of the same...
9 April 2006
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
In Vol. 2 we get more of the same from Yoko Kanno which is a good thing. 17 tracks from Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex, 2nd Gig. Among those tracks are extended versions of Get 9 and Rise, which really gets the heart pumping and the spirit moving. Any fan of Yoko Kanno or any fan of Ghost In The Shell or any fan of anime in general needs to grab this CD, new or used.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
I dare to say that this one most probably is even better than the first one.
3 Jun 2006
Format:Audio CD
I shall be brief with this review of mine. While I thought that the first Stand Alone Complex O.S.T. could not be `beaten' easily by another soundtrack; well, I dare to say that this one most probably is even better than the first one.
As for you who might not be aware of the composer, her name is Yoko Kanno and she combines all sorts of music from classical, rock, cyber, drums up to heavy metal etc. bringing forth a very special kind of music.
Moreover, by looking at this CD you are respectively familiar with anime shows.
Why am I saying this?
Simply, because amongst others, she also composed the music of Cowboy Bebop, Wolf's Rain, participated in the music of Escaflowne, Macross, `Please safe my earth' etc. (I am referring to anime shows so that the people who read this review can get a picture of her music).
I hope that I could help you...
As for you who might not be aware of the composer, her name is Yoko Kanno and she combines all sorts of music from classical, rock, cyber, drums up to heavy metal etc. bringing forth a very special kind of music.
Moreover, by looking at this CD you are respectively familiar with anime shows.
Why am I saying this?
Simply, because amongst others, she also composed the music of Cowboy Bebop, Wolf's Rain, participated in the music of Escaflowne, Macross, `Please safe my earth' etc. (I am referring to anime shows so that the people who read this review can get a picture of her music).
I hope that I could help you...
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