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Mobile Suit Gundam UC Episode 7 “Over the Rainbow” finally started broadcasting on May 17. A highlight is the high-quality visuals unique to the Gundam series. However, the highlights don’t end there. The music is another big one.
Befitting of the final episode, there are large developments underway regarding the music of Mobile Suit Gundam UC. These include live concerts and the release and distribution of CDs. Why not take this chance to enjoy the Gundam UC movie even more?
First, distribution of a high-resolution audio version of the soundtrack began on May 17. High-resolution audio is an audio format that surpasses the normal 16 bit/44.1 kHz audio used on CDs. High-resolution audio makes extraordinarily detailed sound a reality. This includes details and nuances not heard before in songs that make them so close to the original versions it’s like hearing them at a concert or in the studio.
This music created by Hiroyuki Sawano is being distributed as a soundtrack series collectively called Mobile Suit Gundam UC Soundtrack in High-Resolution Audio. The Mobile Suit Gundam UC Original Soundtrack includes 24 songs and costs 3,600 yen, the Original Soundtrack 2 includes 18 songs and costs 3,300 yen, and the Original Soundtrack 3 includes 13 songs and costs 2,800 yen. A music video and bonus track will be included as bonuses for those who purchase all three. The soundtracks are available on the following four sites: Mora, e-Onkyo, Ototoy, and Music.jp. On the other hand, the two-disc Original Soundtrack 4 released by Music Ray’n on May 21. This CD costs 3,780 yen.
On the same day, “StarRingChild,” the theme song to Episode 7 “Over the Rainbow,” released on CD. This new song is by Aimer and sung by Hiroyuki Sawano. The event “Gundam Live Entertainment: Mobile Suit Gundam UC Film & Live the Final - ‘A Mon Seul Desir’” will also be held on July 5 at the Pacifico Yokohama National Convention Hall. The attention that Gundam UC is receiving is expanding even in the world of music.
“StarRingChild” by Aimer
Release Date: 5/21/2014
Label: Defstar Records
Mobile Suit Gundam UC Sound Track in High-Resolution Audio (Music: Hiroyuki Sawano)
^*^High-resolution audio (24 bit/48 kHz / remastering version)
Distribution began on May 17.
Mobile Suit Gundam UC Original Soundtrack 4 (Music: Hiroyuki Sawano)
Release Date: 5/21/2014
Specifications: 2 Blu-spec discs
Price: 3,780 yen (including tax)
Label: Music Ray’n
Source: animeanime
