ALI PROJECT
Apr 20, 2012 0:07:20 GMT
Post by Jenny A on Apr 20, 2012 0:07:20 GMT
I like to add this Japanese Neo Classical progressive pop/rock/darkwave band, ALI PROJECT (ALI PRO), to my classical-crossover playlists. They've been around since 1988.
Their 'strings' albums- as they call them- are actually a sort of 'experimental neo-classical'.
Depending on the album, Some songs have pop, electronic, rock and even the occasional jazz influence.
Each 'strings' album has one or two instrumental pieces.
Members: Arika Takarano (Vocals; lyrics) Mikiya Katakura (music; arrangements)
(This fashion style is 'Lolita')
^ Arika Takarano ^
aliproject.jp/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ali_Project
_____ Strings/Orchestral Albums: _____
1. Moonlight Intoxication
"Seigetsuya (Starry Moonlit Night)"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVtvrBSs2Lk
2. Etoiles
"春葬 (Shunsou)"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hU8inKr0JMU
"日曜日のシエスタ (Nichiyoubi no Siesta)"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnZ4gBElvnA
3. Kamigami no Tasogare
"Kare to Kanojo no Eve"
(Christmas song- the only one on the album)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj46KMSW9RI
"Marigold Garden"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux-gykTpUF8
4. Romance
"楽園喪失 ~Paradise Lost (Rakuen Sōshitsu)"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DtpbnKAYQo
5. Grand Finale
This one is good. It's not so much a 'strings' album as it is an 'Orchestra' album complete with brass, winds and percussion.
聖少女領域 (Seishoujo Ryouiki)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lPOf77I6Sw
"愛と誠 (Ai to Makoto / Love and Truth)"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPMQMZSQsZE
6. Gothic Opera ♥ ♥ ♥
"恋の翼は真珠色の骨を持ち (Koi no Tsubasa wa Shinju Iro no Hone wo Mochi)"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRIMmEmMuX8
"百合の日々は追憶の中に潜み薫る (Yuri no Hibi wa Tsuioku no Naka ni Hisomi Kaoru)"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLQ0gs_f8_I
7. Les Papillons ♥ ♥ ♥
"パピヨン輪廻 (Papillon Rinne)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJEzyUrY5V0
"君の名を (Kimi no Na wo)(Beethoven)"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ja9oQ4VmQdo&list=UUYejGkg9HFuQ_XrzVASVLrw&feature=plcp
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These two are fantastic!! My favorites! The arrangements are amazing and Arika, even though I'm not a big fan of her voice, does a very good job here!^
Jenny♥