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CD Information:
  • Number Tracks: 18
  • Length: Approx. 38 min.
  • Class Type: CD Soundtrack
  • CD Label: 5203-2
  • Publisher: Geneon Anime Music
  • Retail Price: 14.98$US
  • Release Date: 19/08/2003
  • Review Date: 31/07/2003
  • Review Last Update: 10/10/2004
Number Of Disc(s): 1
Review Done By: Guardian Inferno

Introduction:
If you had the halo & wings of an angel, what type of music would you listen to? Perhaps the Haibane-Renmei OST would come pretty close, with 18 tracks of thoughtful, ethereal melodies from the fan-favorite Haibane-Renmei Anime series. This CD OST also features outstanding English-language songs ("Wonderin" & "Love Will Light The Way"). Haibane-Renmei is the latest anime release from the creators of Serial Experminets Lain. This OST, available for the first time in North America, will be packaged with a CD booklet that contains an English language interview with composer Kou Ootani & a vocalist profile.

Tracks:
  • Track 01: Refrain of Memory
  • Track 02: Free Bird
  • Track 03: Toga
  • Track 04: Breath of a germ
  • Track 05: Starting of the world
  • Track 06: A little plate's Rondo
  • Track 07: Silent Wonderland ~REM sleep~
  • Track 08: Song of Dream, Words of Bubble
  • Track 09: Rustle
  • Track 10: Shadow of Sorrow
  • Track 11: Blight
  • Track 12: Wondering
  • Track 13: Fading
  • Track 14: Ripples by the dark
  • Track 15: Someday, Lasting, Serenade
  • Track 16: Love will light the way
  • Track 17: Ethereal Remains
  • Track 18: Ailes Grises

Music Presentation:
Special thanks to Geneon Anime Music for sending a copy for a review for this site. This is one of many Anime CDs that are domestic release. If you enjoy the music from the series, you will love this CD. Track 01 is the introduction theme, however, I don't think the ending theme is on this CD. There are two vocals, Track 12 & 16, however, these songs are both in English (there is no vocal for the introduction them & the ending theme is in Japanese). The rest is a mix of classical music, some sounds like you're in the medival town, folk songs.

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, the only thing different that is the tracks title is translated into English. The package is really nice, I think it will match the theme of this series. On the cover, you see a sleeping angel. In the back, honestly, I got no idea what's on the picture. Though, the track listing is a little to small to read. In the insert, you get an interview with Ko Otani, who wrote all the songs, credits, the lyrics of the two vocals on this CD, as well some nice pictures with the same style as the cover & a shot of the cast of the series. On the CD cover, another angel. The CD case is a clear one, so you get to see another image behind the CD disc. The artwork looks so much like the series "Lain".

Overall CD Rating:
I have to check out the series soon, but if you enjoy classical music, this CD is for you. It's perfect to listen for a relaxing break. Not only that, you will support Geneon Anime Music on releasing more Anime CDs in the near future.

Music Presentation: Very nice classical music!
Audio 2.0: No problem detected!
Packaging: Very nice, it set the mood for the series.
Overall CD Rating: Perfect for relaxing.

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Home Theater Listening:
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.