UlasanAnime.com – The 21st century offers unparalleled opportunities to live vicariously through the experiences of others, especially with the widespread accessibility of online content. This phenomenon is vividly illustrated by the way events like orchestral performances of anime music can be shared and enjoyed by a global audience, even if they cannot attend in person.
Platforms like YouTube have revolutionized how we share significant life events, from personal celebrations like weddings and birthdays to shared passions such as anime conventions. The availability of high-quality recordings of live orchestral renditions of beloved anime soundtracks allows fans worldwide to experience the “orgasmic orchestrations” of their favorite music.
Blogs also play a crucial role in this vicarious living. They provide a space for individuals to connect with experiences they missed, offering insights from those who were fortunate enough to be present. The author muses about the identity of the original poster, “Negativezero” from Pinkubentobox, and wonders about the presence of the Australian anime community online.
The article then focuses on a specific event: “a night in fantasia 2007 anime edition” by Eminence Symphony Orchestra. It highlights several notable performances that are worth checking out, providing links to YouTube videos for each.
Among the featured pieces is a “Porco Rosso Medley,” with the author expressing a desire for more Studio Ghibli compositions or the return of a specific past show. This is followed by a piece from “Le Portrait de Petit Cossette.”
The iconic “Melody” music box theme from the anime “Noir” is also mentioned, described as “overplayed” but still recognizable. Another piece, “Lullaby,” is noted for its instrumental version, which the author is more familiar with through Kajiura’s Fiction CD.
A selection of music from “Tsubasa” is presented, though the author admits to not being particularly invested in those specific tracks, linking several individual songs like “A Bunch,” “Of Stuff,” “From Tsubasa,” “That I,” and “Don’t Care.”
The performance also included music from “Xenosaga” and “.hack.” While some pieces were familiar from earlier shows, they were presented with different instrumentation. Two additional tracks from “Xenosaga” are highlighted: the “main theme” and “Lamentation,” which were not featured in previous performances.
A surprising and impactful rendition of “Lilium,” the opening song from “Elfen Lied,” is described as “sooooo different” and captivating. The author emphasizes how the same song, when performed instrumentally, can evoke a vastly different feeling.
Another unexpected inclusion was “Fly Me to the Moon,” which the author found so enjoyable it made them want to dance. This piece is famously associated with “Neon Genesis Evangelion.”
Following the musical performances, there was an autograph session. Additionally, a Q&A session took place, during which one of the performers spoke English, albeit with some limitations.
The article includes a link to photos from the event, directing readers to “Eminence Online” for visual documentation.
The author reflects on the nature of enjoying Eminence’s work. For many, it remains a “long-distance affair” due to the significant commitment in terms of time and finances required to attend their live shows regularly. This distance raises a question for the author: does experiencing their performances online increase their desire to attend in person, or does it simply make them sad about their inability to be there? The author concludes this thought with a resigned “Ah well.”
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The article ends with a forward-looking question, asking if anyone attending the upcoming Ko Ootani show in December will have a camera, implying a continued interest in sharing these musical experiences.
