This is a list of albums for the anime OVA series Macross Plus. The series has been described as needing "an extremely strong score to support the plot about the rise of a popular singing idol who turns out to be a computer generated Artificial Intelligence".[1] This is none other than Sharon Apple, whose music itself is featured in the series. There are four albums: two soundtracks and two albums featuring the songs of Sharon Apple. All four albums were first released in Japan beginning in October 1994 up through November 1995. Macross Plus Soundtrack and Macross Plus Soundtrack II have also been released in the United States by AnimeTrax.

Macross Plus features the work of renowned Japanese musician and composer Yoko Kanno. While Please Save My Earth was the first anime series that she composed for, her work on Macross Plus has tended to overshadow the former. Kanno's Macross Plus compositions have been described as seeming "to be written in a far future or a distant galaxy," yet still retain their listener appeal.[2] Kanno has stated that several of the songs such as "SANTI-U" and "Pulse" do not feature actual languages, but rather sound like them. She has also described Macross Plus executive director Shoji Kawamori as not being very detailed when it came to musical instruction.[3]

Macross Plus Original Soundtrack

Macross Plus Original Soundtrack
Studio album by
Yoko Kanno
ReleasedJapan October 21, 1994 (1994-10-21)
United States 1995[4]
Recorded1993-1994
GenreAnime soundtrack
Length52:27
Label
ProducerShiro Sasaki

Macross Plus Original Soundtrack is the first soundtrack for the OVA series and the sole soundtrack on which vocalist Mai Yamane makes an appearance. It features three vocal tracks. "After, in the Dark" which is sung by Yamane is the ending theme song for episodes 1 through 3. "Voices", which recurs throughout the series, is sung by Akino Arai, the singing voice for the character Myung Fang Lone; its main melody[5] is based on Sicilienne, featured in the Pelléas et Mélisande by Gabriel Fauré. It is the second ending theme song, appearing on episode 4, and is also the ending theme song for Macross Plus: Movie Edition, the theatrical version of Macross Plus, which was released on August 27, 1995. "SANTI-U" by Gabriela Robin is one of Sharon Apple's songs. Members of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra were also involved in the production, and part of the album was recorded in Tel Aviv. The album cover features a CG of one of Sharon Apple's logos.

Track listing

Track nameArtistLength
1.National Anthem of MacrossIsrael Philharmonic Orchestra2:56
2.Fly Up in the Air ~ TensionIsrael Philharmonic Orchestra6:17
3.After, in the Dark / Torch SongMai Yamane9:00
4.Myung ThemeIsrael Philharmonic Orchestra5:01
5.Bees and HoneyIsrael Philharmonic Orchestra1:41
6.In CaptivityIsrael Philharmonic Orchestra2:46
7.More Than 3 cmIsrael Philharmonic Orchestra4:28
8.VoicesAkino Arai3:54
9.Break Out ~ CantabileIsrael Philharmonic Orchestra6:11
10.Very Little WishesIsrael Philharmonic Orchestra2:29
11.SANTI-UGabriela Robin7:13

Sharon Apple: The Cream P-U-F

Sharon Apple: The Cream P-U-F
Studio album
ReleasedJapan February 22, 1995 (1995-02-22)
Recorded1994
GenreAnime soundtrack
Length26:15
LabelVictor
ProducerShiro Sasaki

Sharon Apple: The Cream P-U-F (「MACROSS PLUS」~ザ・クリーム・パフ) is a mini album featuring four Sharon Apple songs. It was only released in Japan.

Track listing

Track nameArtistLength
1.Information HighMusic/Arranged: CMJK, Lyrics: DAI & KEN=GO, Performance: Melodie Sexton8:04
2.Idol TalkMusic/Arranged: Yoko Kanno, Lyrics: Gabriela Robin & Akino Arai5:40
3.The BorderlineMusic/Arranged: Yoko Kanno, Lyrics: Gabriela Robin5:16
4.SANTI-UMusic/Arranged: Yoko Kanno, Lyrics: Gabriela Robin7:10

Macross Plus Original Soundtrack II

Macross Plus Original Soundtrack II
Studio album by
Yoko Kanno
ReleasedJapan July 21, 1995 (1995-07-21)
United States November 1995[4]
Recorded1994
GenreAnime soundtrack
Length49:51
Label
ProducerShiro Sasaki

Macross Plus Original Soundtrack II is the second soundtrack for the OVA series. "Idol Talk" by Akino Arai is the opening theme song for episode 2, while "Pulse" by Mongolian artist Wuyontana is the opening theme song for episode 4, marking her only solo appearance. She appears alongside Arai, Gabriela Robin, and Koko Komine as the Raiché Coutev Sisters, who perform A Sai Ën. The album cover features a CG of one of Sharon Apple's logos.

Track listing

Track nameArtistLength
1.Idol TalkAkino Arai5:38
2.Jade3:27
3.Nomad Soul2:56
4.Welcome to Sparefish2:51
5.Go Ri A Te3:55
6.Let's News0:26
7.PulseWuyontana5:19
8.3 cm4:14
9.Voices (Acoustic Version)Akino Arai4:09
10.Pu Qua O3:18
11.Sweet Feather2:15
12.A Sai ËnRaiché Coutev Sisters1:18
13.Bad Dog3:52
14.Child Myung3:01
15.Coma2:38

Macross Plus Original Soundtrack Plus - for fans only

Macross Plus Original Soundtrack Plus - for fans only
Studio album by
Yoko Kanno
ReleasedJapan November 22, 1995 (1995-11-22)
Recorded1994-1995
GenreAnime soundtrack
Length47:59
Label
ProducerShiro Sasaki

Macross Plus Original Soundtrack Plus - for fans only features instrumentals and alternate versions of vocals not featured in the first two original soundtracks. It also includes music from Macross Plus: Movie Edition, the theatrical version of Macross Plus, which was released on August 27, 1995. The a cappella version of "Voices" by Akino Arai is the opening theme song for episode 1. Members of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and Czech Philharmonic Orchestra were involved in the production, with some of the recordings being done in Tel Aviv and Prague. Like The Cream P-U-F, for fans only was only released in Japan.

Track listing

Track nameArtistLength
1.Welcome to Sparefish2:53
2.Fly Up in the AirIsrael Philharmonic Orchestra2:58
3.Idol TalkAkino Arai5:01
4.Tepee4:04
5.Nomad Soul (Piano Version)1:39
6.Break OutIsrael Philharmonic Orchestra3:03
7.CantabileIsrael Philharmonic Orchestra3:17
8.Myung Theme (Cello Version)Israel Philharmonic Orchestra5:41
9.Wanna Be An AngelAkino Arai5:36
10.SANTI-UGabriela Robin5:09
11.Torch SongGabriela Robin2:39
12.DogfightCzech Philharmonic Orchestra4:06
13.Voices (A Capella Version)Akino Arai2:15

References

  1. ↑ Patten (2004). Watching Anime, Reading Manga: 25 Years of Essays and Reviews. p. 357.
  2. ↑ Drazen (2003). Anime Explosion!: The What? Why? & Wow! of Japanese Animation. p. 178.
  3. ↑ "VOICES - An Exclusive Interview with Kanno Yoko". EX: The Online World of Anime & Manga. 2001. Archived from the original on 2000-03-04. Retrieved 2008-01-04.
  4. 1 2 "Another Macross Plus music CD". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 78. Ziff Davis. January 1996. p. 26.
  5. ↑ "Macross Plus AMV - Voices (Japanese)". YouTube. 2006-07-10. Retrieved February 29, 2012.
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