Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Vol. 2

After watching "Stand Alone Complex" I really wanted to have the opening music. I had mistakenly though "Rise" on this album would be "Rise" from the title. I was wrong. The music is OK just not something I would listen to a lot. Now I have to start the hunt all over again and try and find the correct song "Rise". Wish me luck.

combination of alternative rock, hard rock, electronica, symphonic and other styles from popular anime series and films

I purchased this for my son who loves the GITS episodes. He loves the music from the series. It is an interesting and wonderful collection of different types of music.

Yoko Kanno is a genius. What's not to like about this CD? She is the basis for my collection of music that I feel could be the soundtrack to my life. Well, 3 minute sound bites anyway.

By Yoko Kanno and her ability to create and meld these different styles of music into anime and do with such versatility and style. It's pretty amazing to think about and even a better pleasure to listen to many of the songs on the cd. Which is just as good (if not better) in most cases than the original with tracks such as:

Cyberbird
Rise (my fav)
I Can't Be Cool
GET9
Psychedelic Soul
Living Inside the Shell

and I Do, it is no wonder she is renowned and praised. Creating songs like this with such skill. I can only imagine how much fun it would be to watch how this all comes about. But for the time being i am more than satisfied just listening to SAC Vol. 2 thats enough for me and if given a listen by anyone that appreciates music.

I believe they will more than enjoy what this soundtrack has to offer and that's just good music to listen to and enjoy.