It was on last Friday, when I looped "kakurenbo" (by Shikata Akiko) for the whole day. There were tiny snowflakes falling down in the morning (pretty much like the scene in Silent Hill). While having that in background, everything was so peaceful, which made me so pleased.
That another thing made me even more pleased was my brand new Surface 3. After re-configuring most tasks on LipAura, I eventually had a chance to try some more exciting stuff on it. With a pen it was possible to take quick notes with a speed just a little slower than using real pen and paper. Writing experience is good, not exaggerating (I'm using a Sony pen).
-- I specially love to write music on it, so I don't have to get staff paper any more. Plus sometimes it cpuld be hard to be accurate due to the ink being absorbed around.
It does reduce lots of trouble!
-- I specially love to write music on it, so I don't have to get staff paper any more. Plus sometimes it cpuld be hard to be accurate due to the ink being absorbed around.
It does reduce lots of trouble!
So wonderful, technology that people imaged years ago in Sci-Fi, now really come true. At least in this world, no other living beings are able to achieve such. Humans are intriguing and mysterious.
...way too off topic...
...way too off topic...
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However, I'm not intended to dump here another piece of review. Simply the point, that the song I tried to transcribe above pulled the trigger to reach a completion of the orgel album "Ato no Matsuri".
And of course, still by Shikata Akiko. (I should have mentioned it earlier in this January, right after its release, but I was deep in the world of BIOHAZARD series.. ^^;)
And of course, still by Shikata Akiko. (I should have mentioned it earlier in this January, right after its release, but I was deep in the world of BIOHAZARD series.. ^^;)
Released on last year's winter comiket -- We all know when she has no new songs but wants to attend such an event, she make an orgel album. XD
This is now my top 1 among all Akiko orgel albums, followed by "Haguruma ... something". Once again, the strong Japanese classical aura in "wokashi" series is the shining star that attracted me.
This is now my top 1 among all Akiko orgel albums, followed by "Haguruma ... something". Once again, the strong Japanese classical aura in "wokashi" series is the shining star that attracted me.
With my Surface, the desire to "dissect" the songs became stronger and stronger. Over this long weekend, therefore, l poured all my energy to satisfy myself.
As a result l AM satisfied!
↑ a fangirl's self-made cover page~
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A happy "Dissection" Report
* to make it simple, keys refer to the majors only, and Japanese classicals aren't in equal temperament anyway.
1. 月影に沈む
C/Eb/Bb/C#
At first l happily saw it is in simple keys, but eventually it developed into the rare C#. Yet l feel it might be easier than F# as every note gets sharp-ed. A harsh opening.
C/Eb/Bb/C#
At first l happily saw it is in simple keys, but eventually it developed into the rare C#. Yet l feel it might be easier than F# as every note gets sharp-ed. A harsh opening.
2. をかし
B/F#
Last time I only got the first half, and sorta managed to go with it. But Akiko just likes modulation so the second half gets in the "gorgeous" F# -- Same as "COSMOFLlPS"!
B/F#
Last time I only got the first half, and sorta managed to go with it. But Akiko just likes modulation so the second half gets in the "gorgeous" F# -- Same as "COSMOFLlPS"!
3. 輝夜
Eb/Ab
Be brief, I had more trouble with the 6/8 compared to the arpeggio in the middle.
Eb/Ab
Be brief, I had more trouble with the 6/8 compared to the arpeggio in the middle.
4. 花鳥風月
Ab/G/B
In a genuine Ab! I think I like the orgel version over the original vocal. Introduction/interlude melodies are cute!
Ab/G/B
In a genuine Ab! I think I like the orgel version over the original vocal. Introduction/interlude melodies are cute!
5. 青藍
Ab/C
The shortest piece as usual. Pretty much the vocal-less original.
Ab/C
The shortest piece as usual. Pretty much the vocal-less original.
6. 百鬼夜行～因～
G/Bb/Ab
This name must be a magic spell! I love all the 3 versions of it! Here, Ab joins alongside G and Bb that are present in the first orgel version. But it's now much more cheerful, and meanwhile holds a unique ambience created by the crystal-clear instrument.
G/Bb/Ab
This name must be a magic spell! I love all the 3 versions of it! Here, Ab joins alongside G and Bb that are present in the first orgel version. But it's now much more cheerful, and meanwhile holds a unique ambience created by the crystal-clear instrument.
7. オトシモノ
C
The "stable" C. Superb. Although I myself do it know why I say it's "stable".
C
The "stable" C. Superb. Although I myself do it know why I say it's "stable".
8. 風薫る
l don't dislike it, but the composer isn't Akiko => skip.
l don't dislike it, but the composer isn't Akiko => skip.
9. 籠の鳥
C/Eb/Bb/Ab
The longest and with the highest number of modulations switching back and forth, that l even made a list for all modulations for easier editing. The dark aura is maintained well.
C/Eb/Bb/Ab
The longest and with the highest number of modulations switching back and forth, that l even made a list for all modulations for easier editing. The dark aura is maintained well.
10. かくれんぼ
C/F/D
The peaceful ending song. The trigger for this completion, and another one that isn't involved with Ab!
C/F/D
The peaceful ending song. The trigger for this completion, and another one that isn't involved with Ab!
Conclusion
This can be a good etude collection in those "weird" keys!
This can be a good etude collection in those "weird" keys!
The next is to fight with my fingers. I'll see how long it can take -- I wonder how much she likes A-flat!
-- I swear if I can compose F# would be my favourite key~
-- I swear if I can compose F# would be my favourite key~
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Her next release in March has been announced. Another one sung in her own language, with the title "caTra". I'm having a feeling that it'd be like the Ciel no Surge series, which also from its cover design.
Although l haven't decided whether to order it this time (due to its absence on Web-shops with low shipping fee), THE TITLE DOES SOUND CUTE, like a cat's name~ :3
Although l haven't decided whether to order it this time (due to its absence on Web-shops with low shipping fee), THE TITLE DOES SOUND CUTE, like a cat's name~ :3