Songs and 1911

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Richard E. Rae (76174.1410@COMPUSERVE.COM)
Thu, 4 Feb 1999 21:43:08 -0500


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From: "Richard E. Rae" <76174.1410@COMPUSERVE.COM>
Subject:      Songs and 1911

> IMHO, I think some songs in the second vocal collection was arranged a bit too
> modern with the extra bass and all that (eg Hauruga Kuru). Which, to me,
>seems a bit out of place of the time setting of Sakura Taisen. I'm not saying
>that this makes the songs bad, just doesn't seem fit for the time period.

Chou,

Well, when you get down to it, _most_ of the songs stylistically don't fit
the period of 1911 Tokyo <g>. Songs that fit the style of the period are
closer to "Ikiteru yorokobi" or "Miyako no hanazo" than, say "Minamikaze Go
Go" or "Ai wa Daiya". But I love them all, and the spirit of the music and
"old song" feel is more important than historical accuracy in this case.

--Richard


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