Track-by-track preview released for collaborative album with Osamu Tezuka, Isao Tomita and Hatsune Miku!
To celebrate the 90th birthday of Osamu Tezuka, the 85th birthday of Isao Tomita, and the 10th anniversary of the Hatsune Miku music software, a very special collaborative album will be released on September 6th titled Hatsune Miku Sings “Tezuka Osamu to Tomita Isao no Ongaku wo Namaensou de” (translated: Hatsune Miku Sings “Osamu Tezuka and Isao Tomita’s Music Live”). Staff that have already heard the song previews have described it as an “unprecedented collection” and “a rare collection the likes of which have never been heard.” Among the hype as to just how exactly the contents of this album sound, a video trailer showcasing snippets of every song has been made available for listening.
The list contains songs written by Isao Tomita for numerous works of manga artist and author Osamu Tezuka when they were still alive, such as for “Ribbon no Kishi,” “Kimba the White Lion” and “Dororo.” The music is backed by live jazz performances by jazz pianist and composer Masahiko Satō who is a prominent figure in Japan’s jazz scene. The songs also include duets that feature a mixture of virtual singers such as Hatsune Miku and Kasane Teto as well as real singers.
Not only does Miku sing throughout tracks on the album, she also narrates over it, acting as a navigator through the tracks. The finale of the album features a special ending track titled “Subete no Tezuka Sakuhin e Keii wo. Hatsune Miku Yori, Rap ni Nosete” (translation: Honouring all of Tezuka’s works. From Hatsune Miku, with rap). This will hail as Miku’s first official rap/poetry reading piece.
The special rap/poetry reading piece conatains bass by track-maker Shijima Kaise, and Vocaloid makers Crypton Future Media, Inc. have adjusted the existing Hatsune Miku software slightly to record the breaths of the virtual singer. The track pays homage to the world that manga god Osamu Tezuka created. You can hear previews of each track below so be sure to check them out.
【Song Previews】
Hatsune Miku appears in the video herself to give the breakdown of the album contents. It also contains guest talks as well as part of the rap performance, all of which is featured on the album.
The album will be released as a regular edition and first press limited edition. The first press limited edition comes with 5 additional CD jackets and different illustrated badges, as well as two downloadable outtake tracks separate from the album tracklist.
Don’t miss out on this extraordinary collaborative album.
■Information
Hatsune Miku Sings “Tezuka Osamu to Tomita Isao no Ongaku wo Namaensou de”
Masahiko Satō meets Hatsune Miku to Utau Nakamatachi (w/ Kasane Teto)
*Masahiko Satō meets Hatsune Miku and her singing friends (w/ Kasane Teto)
On sale September 6, 2017
First Press Limited Edition (comes with special packaging) *UHQCD [COCQ-85371] ￥4,800 (tax not incl.)
Regular Edition *UHQCD [COCQ-85372] ￥3,000 (tax not incl.)
*UHQCD = Ultimate High Quality CD
【First Press Limited Edition Bonuses】
① Includes 5 additional CD jackets (collaborative Miku×Tezuka illustrations from the “Hatsuhe Miku Exhibition” at The Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum, and more)
② Hatsune Miku & Tezuka Anime Characters: Collaborative illustrations & illustrative badges of the CD jacket photos
③ “Hatsune Miku sings Outtake (2 tracks)”――Downloadable Hatsune Miku-only tracks of “Ribbon no March” and “Boku ni Chikara wo Otousan”
【Tracklist Preview】
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Official Website: https://cafe.animate.co.jp/event/sakura_miku2103/
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The box case for the set is designed in a “comic taste.” The lid can be turned over.
The horn-shaped clear case. It will come with acryl character straps (you can choose one from nine kinds) which cannot be bought at stores. The strap can be attached to the case of a smart phone.
Let’s obtain the stamps of Tezuka’s characters which are popular among a wide range of generations.
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Tezuka Zukan
https://www.rakuten.ne.jp/gold/hankos/tezukazukan/
Zukan Series
https://www.rakuten.ne.jp/gold/hankos/zukan/dobutsu/
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With music as the theme, illustrations depicting Rascal with Hatsume Miku, Kagamine Rin, Megurine Luka, KAITO and MEIKO were newly made.
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Date: September 1st to 3rd
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Detailed ：http://magicalmirai.com/2017/
・Nippon Animation official shop 「ANi★CUTE」
※9 items which will be sold at 「Magical Mirai 2017」and other 5 items will be pre-sold
Selling starts date: September 2nd
Address: Sunshine City Alpa 2nd floor, 3-1-2 higashi ikebukuro toshima-ku Tokyo
Phone number: 03-6914-2668
Opening time: 10:00～20:00
Official blog：http://ameblo.jp/anicute/
Official WEB site：http://www.araiguma-rascal.com/
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Clear file set（￥300）
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3COINS×TEZUKA OSAMU×TOKYO PiXEL.
Special edition website: http://www.3coins.jp/pr/tezukaosamu_tokyopixel
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