The latest series of “Saint Seiya” animation “Saint Seiya Saint Cloth” has been distributed on the 10th of this month, and the “Saint Seiya Ω” “Saint Seiya gold soul – soul of gold-” music Bridge Junyan once again composed for the “Saint Seiya” animation series. The theme song CD and original soundtrack will also be released on the 26th of this month. On this occasion, the animate Times published a part of the interview with Suzuki Toshihiko, which is included in the original soundtrack. He will talk about the concept of this music and his feelings for the “Saint Seiya” series

Before receiving the music work for “Saint Doo Xiang”, Sato is also looking forward to what the next “Saint Seiya” will be. When I heard that this is a story about how women will be active in the world of Saint Seiya, Sasaki feels a bit new and has an interest in it. After seeing the original work, I learned that the original female lord Xiangzi was the maid of Athena, responsible for Athena’s personal guard, and realized that “there was still this hand.”

In the “Saint Doo Xiang”, the word “female” is basically not revealed. In the works of some combat women in the past, although women will participate in the battle, they also have an idol side. However, the identity of the holy girl is first of all a warrior and does not show a lovely side like an idol. Sato said that if there is no such concept in his mind, there is no way to create

Originally in the world of “Saint Seiya”, the female Saint Seiya has such a setting, in order to abandon the “female” identity to wear a mask, and the holy girl is guarding Athena around Athena The female Saint Seiya is therefore especially not required to wear a mask. Sakog’s understanding of this setting is that they have not abandoned the “female” identity in nature, so the “Saint Seiya” can be said to have a modern feminine style. Today’s Japan is not as old as the past, and many women are still working at the forefront. They are not idols themselves, but a professional woman. This is also the female image that “Saint Doo Xiang” wants to depict, and Sagashi believes that it is in line with this era

Before making music for the animation, Sasuke first got the script of the whole story, read it a bit, and then discussed the music. However, after all, Sasuke is not the first time to create music for the animation of “Saint Seiya”, and he has some understanding of this common background and world view. The series director Yu Chuan said that he hopes to follow the route of the former “Gold Soul of Gold-Soul of Gold-”, so the scale and composition of the music can be basically in accordance with the previous work. The sound supervision Gao Templeたけし(高寺雄) is required to have a long point and a dramatic piece of music

The difference with the past “Saint Seiya” is to show the image of women who are active at the forefront. In the case of a musical instrument, the past series used a brass instrument on the main theme. This time, the use of string music to express, of course, is not to say the full use of strings. In the impression of Sagashi, the warriors in “Saint Seiya” always give the impression of “Golden Wind Instruments” (the brass instrument in Japanese), so they are used in the Golden Saints in “The Holy Girl” The song is also dominated by brass instruments. The Saint Seiya girl mainly uses string music, but this does not mean that the string is “weak” than the pipe music. The string has a different tension from the pipe music. This is also a new attempt for Sasaki

This is just a “new attempt”, but it is not a completely “new” technique. The music originally played by the great master of music, Yokoyama, adheres to the classical worldview. Therefore, Saoqiao said that no matter whether he makes a new attempt, he will not deviate from the classical route. From a technical point of view, the music of “Saint Seiya” was originally inseparable from classical western music with Baroque music as its core. For Sasuke, “Saint Seiya” is his work in many music experiences. The classical part is also the most exciting work for himself, so that he can produce the most enthusiasm. It can be said that it is the origin of returning to his own music

However, Yokoyama’s music also incorporates elements of rock and modern music, as well as parts that are completely free of classical music. Conversely, the current “Saint Seiya” is also more Gothic than Yokoyama’s teacher. When doing “Saint Seiya Omega”, Sasuke felt the extension of this space from the picture of the temple, and the overall atmosphere became more three-dimensional. Among them, there is also the relationship between the current animation and the introduction of CG technology, which is completely new. In order to fit the animation more closely, the music needs to be closer to the stereo direction, such as adding the sound of the mixer to the live symphony accompaniment. While retaining the world of classical music, modern technology is introduced. This is also what Sasuke has always remembered when creating music for “Saint Seiya” – creating music that matches modern animation

Sasuke’s earliest participation in the work of Saint Seiya is actually a musical version of 1991. I haven’t seen an animated version yet, so that was the first time he knew what Saint Seiya was. S work. Compared to other robot animations, the style is completely different. There is a larger and more close to Wagner-style world view, so no matter how you try to listen to music, it is such a happy work. If conditions permit, Sasuke actually wants to be able to record in London, with the full symphony orchestra and in the organ hall with the organ

Speaking of the charm of music, Sasuke thinks it is the “organ” that matches the story and theme of the work. I hope that all those who have seen it will be able to notice that they will not understand all the main melody and that they will understand the “organs” that only people who understand can understand. Sato said that the combination of the play and the picture is important, but the real purpose is to show a deeper inner theme. Complex themes cannot be expressed with simple music. Wagner is very good at this aspect. When describing the men and women, the choice is atonal music. This is a bit complicated in terms of music, but it is also the necessity of being a companion. Sato also hopes to make music that matches this work and make new attempts

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