Popular Post Knight of Ren 996 Posted August 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2023 Haven't seen anything about this around here, so I thought I might start this thread to talk about the adaptation and the music. The composers are the couple who did the fantastic score for the first season of The Witcher and judging the by trailer and the original writer's involvement, it looks like it's going to be a fun and faithful show. I'm keeping my hopes moderately low, becasue we know how these anime to live-action adaptations usually go, but I think at least the music will be excellent, as I really like what they did with The Witcher! The show releases on Netflix on the 31st of August and they already released a track from the soundtrack, available on YouTube and the usual streaming platforms, and they have also been some short videos with trivia and information on their creative process on their social media. Sounds so much fun, and I cannot wait to hear what else they bring to the table, and I wonder if they will reference some of Kohei Tanaka's original music from the anime. Stark, TSMefford, Yavar Moradi and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsmoviemadness 3,495 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 I don't know anything about this series, but the trailer looked great. And this piece also sounds cool. Very Pirates of the Caribbean inspired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargo 297 Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Is the music in the trailer from the show’s composers? Or is it just “trailer music”. Sounds good so I’d be hopeful it’s what the tone of the score will be like. edit: I though the video posted was the trailer, which I had watched last month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of Ren 996 Posted August 22, 2023 Author Share Posted August 22, 2023 A small breakdown of the released track by the composers themselves. I don't know how the score will turn out, but their energy and passion is contagious, and it looks like it's going to be a lot of fun! https://www.instagram.com/p/CwNqLZctW1I enderdrag64 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of Ren 996 Posted August 25, 2023 Author Share Posted August 25, 2023 Another single dropped today and this one's a song in collaboration with Aurora. I like it a bit less, but it's also really nice,and the composers said it's supposed to be the theme for the character of Nami. The show is less than one week away, and I'm honestly quite excited for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of Ren 996 Posted August 30, 2023 Author Share Posted August 30, 2023 Details on the soundtrack album announced! https://www.qobuz.com/nz-en/album/one-piece-soundtrack-from-the-netflix-series-sonya-belousova-giona-ostinelli/s1lfjygrdhsda 79 tracks, more than 4 hours of music! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsmoviemadness 3,495 Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 This sounds like a lot of fun! I like the guitars parts especially Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,739 Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 The clips posted are fine but disappointing they didn't reuse any of the music (that I know of) from the anime. Those first few arcs had some of the best TV music ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of Ren 996 Posted August 30, 2023 Author Share Posted August 30, 2023 Haven't listened to the whole thing yet, but I heard the track named "We Are!" that contains a great orchestral arrangement of the classic intro from the anime, so perhaps there are more hidden references in the score. I guess we'll see tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsevilr 4 Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 Whopping 4 hours of music! Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsmoviemadness 3,495 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 I'm starting episode 4 at the moment. I have to say, the show is a lot of fun. There are some things that don't entirely work. But if you want a fun, swashbuckling series to watch, then this is perfect. The score is partly the thing that makes it so fun. The album is completely not in chronological order. I'm working on that while I'm watching. Will post it when I'm done. I think this is waaay better than their work on The Witcher. And for the people who are complaining about the 4 hour runtime, it actually doesn't feel that long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of Ren 996 Posted August 31, 2023 Author Share Posted August 31, 2023 I've also watched the first three episodes and I'm enjoying it a lot so far! The main characters have a lot of charisma and great screen presence. Luffy's energy is contagious but my favorite so far is Zoro, with his edgy attitude. I really like how they tread the line between serious and comedic without feeling heavy-handed or too mickey-mousing. I think the episodes drag a bit too long, especially when it focuses on the marines storyline, which I don't care much for at the moment, but overall, it's quite a lot of fun. The score works really well within it, and I'm starting to pick up on some of the themes for each of the characters, with Luffy's theme being an absolute winner in all its variations (I particularly loved the action variation during the yard fight with the marines near the end of episode 1). I've also been working on a chronological order because the album is a total mess in that regard. I will share what I have for the first three episodes, which I think it's pretty much accurate, but I might have missed one thing or two, so feel free to add or correct anything. 1x01 Wealth Fame Power Captain Alvida Windmill Village [the section from 1:01 to 1:42 is unused] The Stretchy Kind of Monster Roronoa Zoro Bink’s Brew Nami Gotta Feed the Brain Marine with a Bad Haircut vs Though Guy with Three Swords Good Marines and Bad Marines Why Do They Call Him Axe Hand Anyway? [2:38 – End] Why Do They Call Him Axe Hand Anyway? [0:00 – 2:38] Every Idiot Dreams of Finding the One Piece The Imposter, the Pirate Hunter and the Thief Gum Gum Whip Goodbye Vice Admiral Garp Buggy The Clown [0:00 – 1:08] 1x02 The Grand Line Chop Chop Cannon [0:00 – 0:36] Buggy The Clown [2:03 – End] Boogie, I’m Warning You My Name is Cabaji Marines Make the World a Better Place Don’t You Ever Threaten My Friends Chop Chop Cannon [0:36 – End] For Honor, For Justice, For the Marines Be Good, Luffy 1x03 The Pirates Are Coming You Want To Steal a Ship Technically, I’m Not a Salesman VIP Entrance for Special Guests [the section from 0:00 to 1:01 is unused] You All Must Stay For Dinner A Giant Goldfish Monster One Piece Tango May I Present Ms. Kaya Not Sailors, We Are Pirates Midnight [0:00 – 1:37] Kaya & Usopp Kuro & the Black Pirates The Pirates Are Here tomsmoviemadness and enderdrag64 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr. Who 983 Posted August 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 31, 2023 2 hours ago, JNHFan2000 said: I'm starting episode 4 at the moment. I have to say, the show is a lot of fun. There are some things that don't entirely work. But if you want a fun, swashbuckling series to watch, then this is perfect. The score is partly the thing that makes it so fun. The album is completely not in chronological order. I'm working on that while I'm watching. Will post it when I'm done. I think this is waaay better than their work on The Witcher. And for the people who are complaining about the 4 hour runtime, it actually doesn't feel that long. I haven’t seen the show nor heard the score but it annoys me when I read people complaining that there’s too much music released. This is all that film score fans have been wanting for years, with sfx rips and fycs etc. let’s not be hypocrites and complain when we actually get longer releases. Stark, tomsmoviemadness, Edmilson and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsmoviemadness 3,495 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Knight of Ren said: I've also been working on a chronological order because the album is a total mess in that regard. I will share what I have for the first three episodes, which I think it's pretty much accurate, but I might have missed one thing or two, so feel free to add or correct anything. 1x01 Wealth Fame Power Captain Alvida Windmill Village [the section from 1:01 to 1:42 is unused] The Stretchy Kind of Monster Roronoa Zoro Bink’s Brew Nami Gotta Feed the Brain Marine with a Bad Haircut vs Though Guy with Three Swords Good Marines and Bad Marines Why Do They Call Him Axe Hand Anyway? [2:38 – End] Why Do They Call Him Axe Hand Anyway? [0:00 – 2:38] Every Idiot Dreams of Finding the One Piece The Imposter, the Pirate Hunter and the Thief Gum Gum Whip Goodbye Vice Admiral Garp Buggy The Clown [0:00 – 1:08] 1x02 The Grand Line Chop Chop Cannon [0:00 – 0:36] Buggy The Clown [2:03 – End] Boogie, I’m Warning You My Name is Cabaji Marines Make the World a Better Place Don’t You Ever Threaten My Friends Chop Chop Cannon [0:36 – End] For Honor, For Justice, For the Marines Be Good, Luffy 1x03 The Pirates Are Coming You Want To Steal a Ship Technically, I’m Not a Salesman VIP Entrance for Special Guests [the section from 0:00 to 1:01 is unused] You All Must Stay For Dinner A Giant Goldfish Monster One Piece Tango May I Present Ms. Kaya Not Sailors, We Are Pirates Midnight [0:00 – 1:37] Kaya & Usopp Kuro & the Black Pirates The Pirates Are Here For Episode 1 & 2 I've got the exact same thing as you. For Episode 3, some tiny things: The Going Merry goes after You Want To Steal A Ship. And Midnight is fully used in Ep. 4 so I placed it there. This is what I have for episode 4 & 5: Training Montage Midnight Ready To Take Your Beating The World's Greatest Swordsman Or Woman Wado Ichimonji Gum Gum Bell The Real Adventures Of Captain Usopp We Are! Episode 5: Let's Disappear Smells Like Butter, Soy Sauce And Meat Dracule Mihawk I, Rononoa Zoro, Challenge You To A Duel Wounds On The Back Are A Swordsman Greatest Shame Knight of Ren and enderdrag64 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsmoviemadness 3,495 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 12 hours ago, Knight of Ren said: 1x02 The Grand Line Chop Chop Cannon [0:00 – 0:36] Buggy The Clown [2:03 – End] Boogie, I’m Warning You My Name is Cabaji Marines Make the World a Better Place Lord Of The Coast Don’t You Ever Threaten My Friends Chop Chop Cannon [0:36 – End] For Honor, For Justice, For the Marines Be Good, Luffy Lord Of The Coast belongs here as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsmoviemadness 3,495 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Episode 6 Captain Of The Dreaded Cook Pirates Not Everyone Gets To Follow Their Dreams Who's Hungry Then Let The Fightning Begin You Better Not Mess With The Straw Hats I Owe You My Life Episode 7 More Rare Than Medium Captain Nezumi Belle Mere The Reminds Me Of Gol D. Roger A Hundred Million Berry I Ain't Surrendering Luffy Help Me Episode 8 This Is Our Fight Bang! Welcome To Arlong Park Gum Gum Gatling Gum Gum Battle Axe Gum Gum Rocket I Have My Friends Goodbye Wanted Dead Or Alive I'm Gonna Be King Of The Pirates / We Are! My Sails Are Set I've not been able to place the following cues. If someone can, would be great. You've Got The Same Dream As Me A Massive Piece Of Goldfish Poop That Would Be A Waste Of Really Good Liquor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of Ren 996 Posted September 1, 2023 Author Share Posted September 1, 2023 2 hours ago, JNHFan2000 said: Lord Of The Coast belongs here as well. It does belong in that episode, but I checked and it should go after Don't You Ever Threaten My Friends, because it plays in the scene where Shanks rescues Young Luffy from the sea monster. Some thoughts on episodes 5 and 6, with spoilers Spoiler I watched episodes 5 and 6 and I liked them a lot! Zoro's confrontation with Mihawk was fantastic and quite intense, and the introduction of Sanji was quite great too! Nami switching allegiances was evident since a few episodes back, but I wasn't expecting her to be working for Arlong! I really like how they have developed each character and their relationships, so when something bad happens, like Zoro being badly injured or Nami's betrayal, you really feel their pain and sadness. I love how the music completely changes styles for each location or character, making it an important part of giving each of them a different personality. For example, with the villains you have circus music for Buggy, flamenco vibes for Mihawk and hip-hop beats for Arlong, while the main characters have also different vibes, like Sanji's jazz/lounge music, or Zoro's oriental-flavoured theme! This is what I got as a chrono tracklist for episodes 5 and 6: 1x05 Let’s Disappear Smells Like Butter, Soy Sauce and Meat Dracule Mihawk I, Roronoa Zoro, Challenge You to a Duel Wounds on the Back are a Swordsman’s Greatest Shame 1x06 Captain of the Dreaded Cook Pirates You’ve Got the Same Dream As Me Not Everyone Gets to Follow Their Dreams Who’s Hungry? Then Let the Fighting Begin You Better Not Mess With the Straw Hats I Owe You My Life 4 minutes ago, JNHFan2000 said: Episode 6 Captain Of The Dreaded Cook Pirates Not Everyone Gets To Follow Their Dreams Who's Hungry Then Let The Fightning Begin You Better Not Mess With The Straw Hats I Owe You My Life Episode 7 More Rare Than Medium Captain Nezumi Belle Mere The Reminds Me Of Gol D. Roger A Hundred Million Berry I Ain't Surrendering Luffy Help Me Episode 8 This Is Our Fight Bang! Welcome To Arlong Park Gum Gum Gatling Gum Gum Battle Axe Gum Gum Rocket I Have My Friends Goodbye Wanted Dead Or Alive I'm Gonna Be King Of The Pirates / We Are! My Sails Are Set I've not been able to place the following cues. If someone can, would be great. You've Got The Same Dream As Me A Massive Piece Of Goldfish Poop That Would Be A Waste Of Really Good Liquor You beat me to it by a minute! Your list for 1x05 is basically the same as mine, and in 1x06 I have "You've Got the Same Dream as Me" right after "Captain of the Dreaded Cook Pirates". It plays during Sanji's flashback, when he's stranded on the island with Zeff. I will get to watch episodes 7 and 8 this evening and will check out to see if I can place those other cues you mention! tomsmoviemadness 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsmoviemadness 3,495 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 15 minutes ago, Knight of Ren said: It does belong in that episode, but I checked and it should go after Don't You Ever Threaten My Friends, because it plays in the scene where Shanks rescues Young Luffy from the sea monster. Yeah. Typo. 15 minutes ago, Knight of Ren said: Your list for 1x05 is basically the same as mine, and in 1x06 I have "You've Got the Same Dream as Me" right after "Captain of the Dreaded Cook Pirates". It plays during Sanji's flashback, when he's stranded on the island with Zeff. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Knight of Ren 996 Posted September 1, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 1, 2023 Finally watched the whole season! I really liked it overall, and the emotional beats in these last two episodes worked great. Nami's backstory was so sad and I wasn't really sold on the character so far, but these two episodes convinced me that the main five characters are essential to the show, and each has their own distinct personality, perfectly complementing each other. I hope we get a S2 to see how they continue their adventures! The music was a big part of my enjoyment of the show, and I have done a spotify playlist with the album in chronological order. The tracks that are repeated are left in the place where they have the most impact, and the couple of tracks I haven't been able to place yet (Zoro vs Mihawk, Waste of Good Liquor, Goldfish Poop), are placed where I think fits best: tomsmoviemadness, Dave and enderdrag64 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsmoviemadness 3,495 Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 18 hours ago, Knight of Ren said: The couple of tracks I haven't been able to place yet (Zoro vs Mihawk, Waste of Good Liquor, Goldfish Poop), are placed where I think fits best: Zoro Vs. Mihawk is in the right place. It's the end credits after the fight. I've been able to place That Would Be A Waste Of Good Liquor. It's in episode 6, right after the title. So it goes before Captain Of The Dreaded Cook Pirates. Goldfish Poop I have not been able to place. I've skimmed through all the moments in the show where music was not already placed, but I couldn't find it (or parts of it). Maybe it's an alternate for the other cue, so in my playlist I put it after that. Knight of Ren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsmoviemadness 3,495 Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 More music this friday. enderdrag64 and Knight of Ren 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of Ren 996 Posted September 5, 2023 Author Share Posted September 5, 2023 On 02/09/2023 at 5:38 PM, JNHFan2000 said: Zoro Vs. Mihawk is in the right place. It's the end credits after the fight. I've been able to place That Would Be A Waste Of Good Liquor. It's in episode 6, right after the title. So it goes before Captain Of The Dreaded Cook Pirates. Goldfish Poop I have not been able to place. I've skimmed through all the moments in the show where music was not already placed, but I couldn't find it (or parts of it). Maybe it's an alternate for the other cue, so in my playlist I put it after that. Thanks for the info! I updated my Spotify playlist, and I'm working on a shorter playlist of the highlights of the season, so it's not such a long album. That mixtape album sounds fun! I usually like that type of jazz/big band music, and I remember some great pieces playing during those scenes, so I'm sure I will enjoy it. And the show seems to be a huge hit in many countries, so a second seasons is very probable, which I hope it really happens because I enjoyed a lot this first season. tomsmoviemadness 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filip 59 Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 I'll give myself some time and hope for a hirez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 10,425 Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 ONE PIECE? I thought it was documentary about swimsuits. Disappointed! Davis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of Ren 996 Posted September 8, 2023 Author Share Posted September 8, 2023 Okay, I listened to the new album and went through some of the episodes again and I've been able to place all of the new tracks in their respective places. Most of them are from episode 5, one of them seems to be unused for a scene in episode 6 and then another one appears in episode 7: 1x05 Let’s Disappear Smells Like Butter, Soy Sauce and Meat Welcome to Baratie True Bluefin Saute Enjoy Your Meal Something Sweet for Someone Sweet Dracule Mihawk Who the Hell is Monkey D Luffy Party at Baratie They Call it the All Blue Drink I, Roronoa Zoro, Challenge You to a Duel Wounds on the Back are a Swordsman’s Greatest Shame Get Out of my Restaurant Now looks like it was supposed to be placed after Let the Fighting Begin in episode 6, but it's not used. And How About a Meal appears right before Captain Nezumi, in episode 7. Even if quite short, it's quite a fun album, and some cues are essential because they expand on Sanji's material, which I love with that big band sound! tomsmoviemadness and enderdrag64 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsmoviemadness 3,495 Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 16 minutes ago, Knight of Ren said: Okay, I listened to the new album and went through some of the episodes again and I've been able to place all of the new tracks in their respective places. Most of them are from episode 5, one of them seems to be unused for a scene in episode 6 and then another one appears in episode 7: 1x05 Let’s Disappear Smells Like Butter, Soy Sauce and Meat Welcome to Baratie True Bluefin Saute Enjoy Your Meal Something Sweet for Someone Sweet Dracule Mihawk Who the Hell is Monkey D Luffy Party at Baratie They Call it the All Blue Drink I, Roronoa Zoro, Challenge You to a Duel Wounds on the Back are a Swordsman’s Greatest Shame Get Out of my Restaurant Now looks like it was supposed to be placed after Let the Fighting Begin in episode 6, but it's not used. And How About a Meal appears right before Captain Nezumi, in episode 7. Even if quite short, it's quite a fun album, and some cues are essential because they expand on Sanji's material, which I love with that big band sound! I had the same. I believe How About A Meal is already included in More Rare Than Medium. So it should be in that place indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of Ren 996 Posted September 8, 2023 Author Share Posted September 8, 2023 I checked and it's not the same, even if they're a bit similar. How About a Meal appears when Sanji offers himself to cook for Nami's sister. It plays after More Rare Than Medium, but there's some unreleased music in between. tomsmoviemadness 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,863 Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Anyone have any idea what's the name of the music that plays here? The soundtrack is a mess in terms of chronological order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsmoviemadness 3,495 Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 8 hours ago, Muad'Dib said: Anyone have any idea what's the name of the music that plays here? The soundtrack is a mess in terms of chronological order That track is called "Marine With A Bad Haircut Vs. Tough Guy Three Swords" And if you scan through the whole thread, myself and Knight Of Ren have put the whole album in chronological order Muad'Dib and TSMefford 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsmoviemadness 3,495 Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Yess!!! TSMefford and Knight of Ren 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of Ren 996 Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 Nice! I haven't seen a lot of discussion around here about either the show or the music but I enjoyed it a lot, and I've been listening to the music many times, and it's on its way to become one of my favorite scores of the year. I hope the composer duo will return in S2 and they can develop all the amazing themes for these characters, and bring some new great ones! tomsmoviemadness and TSMefford 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsmoviemadness 3,495 Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Same, loved the show and the music. Both were big surprises this year and kinda came out of nowhere TSMefford 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargo 297 Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Just finished the album today (over four hours!) and it was just so good. Along with the praise the show is getting, I'm convinced to give it a watch starting tonight Knight of Ren and tomsmoviemadness 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsmoviemadness 3,495 Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 You should. It's a lot of fun. Has a lot of heart and all the main character grow throughout the season and have their own personal backstories. On top of that some terrific action. It's a real winner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of Ren 996 Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 Agree! For me the highlight of the show are the characters, especially the Straw Hats. I love their development and their interactions with each other, and truly shows that both the actors and the creators understand the characters very well. And on top of that, even if the first episode can feel a bit slow or uneven, the show is a lot of fun, with some great action sequences and an overall energetic sense of adventure! It's not without its flaws, but it's definitely worth a try! dyemery 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsevilr 4 Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Watch how Netflix replace them with Joseph Trapanese for season 2 and beyond like they did Witcher /s Stark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsmoviemadness 3,495 Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Let's hope not dyemery 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of Ren 996 Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 Yeah, I hope not. Trapanese is nice, but their style is much more unique and interesting, and I really hope they can expand on the themes and the soundscape they have created in this first season! dyemery and tomsmoviemadness 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargo 297 Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Just finished season 1, I thought it was super enjoyable, if a bit silly and strange at times. Very excited for season 2. I tried to read a bit of the OG manage and some of the cartoon on Netflix - not really for me I guess haha. But the live action show was easier to get into. I see the composers for the soundtrack also did The Witcher - is that worth a listen to? I've never seen the show or listened to it before. TSMefford 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsmoviemadness 3,495 Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 4 minutes ago, Fargo said: I see the composers for the soundtrack also did The Witcher - is that worth a listen to? I've never seen the show or listened to it before. Their work on One Piece is much more approachable than their work on The Witcher. The album for The Witcher is also very long, but is a bit harder to get through imo. I've cut down the album to 80 minutes, which I think works better. The most impressive thing about The Witcher score is that they created a sound that is now so linked with the show. Fargo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of Ren 996 Posted September 20, 2023 Author Share Posted September 20, 2023 Yeah, both scores are great in their own ways, but One Piece is much more approachable, even if a bit too long. The Witcher has some really strong themes and a great use of voices and folk instruments, but the album length and the mess of chronological order makes it a bit harder to enjoy. A shorter playlist is definitwly recommended, but it's also a great score! Fargo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargo 297 Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 While I overall like that the album is long and covers all the music in the series, I wanted to trim it down to a more manageable listening experience. I came up with this, choosing tracks that piqued my interested the most while casually listening through the album. Total runtime ended up being 1 Hr 12 Min. I used KnightofRen and JNHFan's notes above to put it in order, so thanks for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davis 2,892 Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 I started watching episode 1 and gave up after 10 minutes. Seems like everyone loves this show lately but me. It felt silly and unreal with cgi ocean and pelicans wearing suits and hats and a guy sleeping in a tight closed barrel for hours while drifting on the ocean and people with colored hair jumping all over and a fat black woman captain yelling and swinging on a rope holding herself with one hand… I don’t know, this show is just not for me I guess. Maybe I’ll give it another try in a decade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamleyeti 114 Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Is it me or the sound mix is atrocious? I'm not sure I've heard the music once in two episodes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave 241 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 I noticed the absence of music only in the opening of the show. The complete middle section of "Wealth Fame Power" is nearly completely drowned. This maybe happens elsewhere as well. But the mix of the music itself is pretty awful. The loud passages are so crammed and compressed. You can actually hear the compression artefacts here: (listen to the weird phasing on the brass section https://youtu.be/EHvALZz6vtU?t=151) The drums completely lost their punch and due to how the entire thing is mixed I actually didn't noticed that they used a real orchestra for this score. Really a shame because the music itself is (as well as the show) really great. Probably my favorite score this summer. enderdrag64 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylanskie 113 Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 I hardly even noticed the score until the track at the start of episode 5, "Let's Disappear," when I could pick out the main theme. At first, it all seemed way too overdone, but it has grown on me so much since then. I really love all the variations of the main theme, especially in "Gotta Feed the Brain" and "Wanted Dead or Alive." If Sonya and Giona don't work on the second season, it'll surely go downhill like what happened to The Witcher. dyemery and enderdrag64 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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