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CD Information:
  • Number Tracks: 19
  • Length: Approx. 46 min.
  • Class Type: CD Soundtrack
  • CD Label: AT9326
  • Publisher: AnimeTrax
  • Retail Price: 14.98$US
  • Release Date: 26/08/2003
  • Review Date: 07/09/2003
  • Review Last Update: 10/10/2004
Number Of Disc(s): 1
Review Done By: Guardian Inferno

Introduction:
From renowned composer Masamichi Amano (SiN: the Movie / Ninja Resurrection / Princess Nine TV / Ruin Explorers / Urotsukidoji) comes the Original Soundtrack to one of the best orchestral tracks in anime - Giant Robo!

From the action-packed drama Giant Robo comes the soundtrack that has been hailed as a landmark title in anime music. Performed by the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra & composed / conducted by musical legend Masamichi Amano, the Giant Robo soundtrack is a powerful, sweeping score that ranges from somber to soaring, & everywhere in between.

Tracks:
  • Track 01: Main Title
  • Track 02: The House of Deception
  • Track 03: Train Chase! Whereabouts of the Black Attaché Case
  • Track 04: Charge! His Name is Giant Robo!
  • Track 05: The Plot of the BF Clan
  • Track 06: Tragedy Occurs Again...
  • Track 07: The Development of the Shizuma Drives: The Incident Starts Here
  • Track 08: The Storing of G: Theme of the International Police Organization
  • Track 09: The Scenery From on High
  • Track 10: Tetsugyu in Love
  • Track 11: Sorrows in China
  • Track 12: The Tragedy of Bashtarlle
  • Track 13: A Great Fissure: A Tumult! Alberto Attacks
  • Track 14: Twilight in Beijing
  • Track 15: Escape
  • Track 16: Explosive! Rocket-Fist Counterattack
  • Track 17: Manifestation of Uranus
  • Track 18: Robo Releases Autoguard!
  • Track 19: Preview of the Next Episode

Music Presentation:
Special thanks to AnimeTrax for sending a copy for a review for this site. This is one of many Anime CDs that are domestic release. I never seen this Anime before, but I know it's a very old classic Anime, judging from the artwork. There are 19 tracks in total & I did enjoy the music. It's mostly like you're going on an adventure, somewhat like Indiana Jones type music. It's all classicial, there are some chorus among the track.

Audio 2.0:
I find no problem listening to the music. The tracks are well separated.

Packaging:
Since this Anime CD is a domestic release, it got almost the same as the original Japanese packaging. In front, you get a picture of the Giant Robo, attach into his docking bay. In the back, you see a battle screenshot. Both images might be from the actual series. The insert is pretty cool. You get some more screenshots of the series, as well the history how, as well the original idea, this series was made. There is also an interview with the production composer & how general Anime music is made. The CD cover is just plain back with the title in red.

Overall CD Rating:
If you're a fan of classic Anime or just classical music in general, this CD is worth getting a look. Not only that, you will support AnimeTrax on releasing more Anime CDs in the near future.

Music Presentation: Make you feel you're in an adventure!
Audio 2.0: No problem detected!
Packaging: The CD disc cover could be better.
Overall CD Rating: It's worth taking a look!

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27" Citizen JCTV2704 Stereo TV, LG-530 DVD Player, S-Video connection for video with regular stereo cable connection for audio.

Home Computer Listening:
Model LG 16x DVD-ROM, on a P3-933Mhz, 512 MB RAM, ATI Redeon 8500 128MB Video Card, ASUS CUSL2-C Motherboard & Sound Blaster Live v5.1, Dell 19' LCD E193FP monitor, Windows XP Professional SP2 & WinAmp v5.08e to listen the CD.

Portable Listening:
Panasonic Shockwave SL-SW950 Blue, using Sony MDR-J10 Sapphire Headphones.