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TENCHI MUYO: OVA BEST
VOLUME 2
Copyright © 1998 AIC * Pioneer LDC, Inc.
PICD-1012A
Available Now
$16.98
—by Charles McCarter
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I'm a Pioneer - English version |
5:06 |
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Vocal: Sharyn Scott |
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Quiet Morning |
0:41 |
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Daycare |
1:40 |
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Washu's Heartache |
2:15 |
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Washu's Lullaby (Washu no Komori Uta) - Japanese |
4:25 |
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Vocal: Kobayashi Yuko |
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Education |
2:47 |
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Sleeping Beauty on the Balcony - English |
4:28 |
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Vocal: Ellen Gerstell |
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Onsen Repairs |
2:36 |
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Ghost Story |
2:03 |
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The Lonely Moon (Tsuki no Tragedy) - Japanese |
4:50 |
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Vocal: Yokoyama Chisa |
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Ominous Oppression |
2:50 |
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I'm a Pioneer (Boku wa Motto Pioneer) - Japanese |
5:08 |
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Vocal: Yokoyama Chisa |
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Picnic of Lanterns |
3:13 |
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Pretty Sammy the Magical Girl - English |
2:54 |
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Vocal: Sherry Lynn |
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Mass |
2:36 |
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Sleeping Beauty on the Balcony (Nemureru Engawa no Bijo) - Japanese |
4:27 |
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Vocal: Mizutani Yuko & Kozakura Etsuio |
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Dangerous Encounters |
2:21 |
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Tokimi is Watching |
3:12 |
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The Lonely Moon - English |
4:50 |
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Vocal: Scottie Haskell |
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I Love Tenchi |
1:56 |
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Washu's Lullaby - English |
4:20 |
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Vocal: Scottie Haskell |
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Night Fears (Sasami) |
1:54 |
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Pretty Sammy the Magical Girl (Mahou Shojo Pretty Sammy) - Japanese |
2:53 |
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Vocal: Yokoyama Chisa |
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For those who just can't get enough Tenchi stuff,
Pioneer has released the OVA BEST VOLUME
2 CD. This CD,
as can be inferred from its name, contains more
songs (in both English and Japanese) and BGM from the
TENCHI OVAS. Those looking for TV
series music should look elsewhere.
The vocals are the primary attractions here.
And especially important, this is the only place one
will be able to find the English versions of the songs
used in the Pioneer dubs. As a result, this CD is a
must for Tenchi dub fans. English versions of "I'm a
Pioneer," "Sleeping Beauty on the Balcony," "Pretty
Sammy the Magical Girl," "The Lonely Moon," and
"Washu's Lullaby" account for half of the vocals.
Some are good, and some are not.
Particularly insipid and frightening is the
English version of "Pretty Sammy the Magical Girl."
The lyrics are silly and just plain weird. Here's an
example: "Thirsty you may be sometime, Say the magic
word and, You will have a drink" However, upon closer
inspection, these lyrics are a mostly literal
translation of the original Japanese version sung by
Yokoyama Chisa. Which just goes to show that
sometimes you're better off not knowing what is being
said.
One of the better English versions is "I'm a
Pioneer," which is sung by Sharyn Scott, who has done
other English Tenchi songs. While not quite a literal
translation, the English lyrics manage to convey the
message and energy of the song. And the vocals are
strong, sure, and otherwise superb. The surprise
English sleeper hit on this CD is "Sleeping Beauty on
the Balcony," which has a nice melody and some capable
vocals by Ellen Gerstell. It is a little on the syrupy
side, however.
BGM on this CD is typical of Tenchi. If one
has seen the OVA series, then it should be
familiar. Lots of synthesizers and electronic
instruments. Although that is not to say that some of
it isn't quite good. "Washu's Heartache," for
instance, utilizes piano and synthesizer and a host of
other instruments to create a quiet, calm feeling with
a slow-moving, lilting melody.
Fans of Yokoyama Chisa will be pleased,
because she performs three of the Japanese vocals,
including "Boku wa Motto Pioneer," "Mahou Shojo Pretty
Sammy," and "Tsuki no Tragedy."
Fans of Tenchi who liked the
OVA BEST CD will likely want to
pick up this second volume. Collectors will of course
want it to complete their collection. But casual
Tenchi fans (or fans who aren't fans of Tenchi music)
may not be as interested in this latest
TENCHI
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