History AwesomeMusic / Akira

* AKIRA live at [[UsefulNotes/{{Sydney}} the Sydney Opera House]]. In 2010, the film was screened in the Opera House with the original Geinoh Yamashirogumi soundtrack excised and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sop0_xQfhx8 replaced with a new soundtrack peformed live by Aussie experimental rock band Regurgitator]]. While significantly different in tone from the ironic original soundtrack, it still fits just as well, with their take on the theme for Tetsuo's mutation being outright ''haunting.''

''Akira'' is known for having one of the most phenomenal soundtracks in not just Anime, but ''animated film history'', with an OST consisting entirely of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noh traditional Japanese noh]] and [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamelan Indonesian gamelan]], with nods to European classical music and European/American ProgressiveRock. The unique soundtrack surprisingly fit the movie better than any stereotypical action score would have. Just see for [[https://archive.org/details/AKIRAOriginalSoundtrack yourself]].

''Akira'' is known for having one of the most phenomenal soundtracks in not just Anime, but animated film history, with an OST consisting entirely of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noh traditional Japanese noh]] and [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamelan Indonesian gamelan]], with nods to European classical music and European/American ProgressiveRock. The unique soundtrack surprisingly fit the movie better than any stereotypical action score would have. Just see for [[https://archive.org/details/AKIRAOriginalSoundtrack yourself]].

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpDvtIt6Lsc Kaneda's Theme]] is undoubtedly the most iconic song in the entire OST as well as the theme for the main character (and the movie as a whole). It's a mostly upbeat epic track that consists of rhythmic percussions and epic chanting of the characters' names.[[note]] Kaneda, Tetsuo, Kai, Yamagata.[[/note]] It's when the vocals kick in that the song really sounds powerful. Perfect theme for bikers rampaging through the streets of Neo Tokyo.

* [[https://soundcloud.com/joel-letroll/exodus-from-the-underground-fo "Exodus From the Underground Fortress"]] is a fast paced song that sounds similar to Kaneda's theme. It sounds like a unique mixture of traditional Japanese music and electronic rock with a sort of Hawaiian feel and still manages to sound amazing. It really captures the feel of escape and plays during the movies most frantic scenes.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKvtbH8qUWU Requiem]] is a [[EpicRocking fourteen-minute long]] track full of GenreRoulette, encompassing the aforementioned Gamelan, rattling drumming, rhythmic chanting, OminousPipeOrgan, and EtherealChoir in an awesome way.

The score was composed by the musical collective Geinoh Yamshirogumi, a band formed by an agricultural scientist that featured over a hundred different musicians who had similar day jobs (professors, scientists, journalists, etc.). ''Akira'' director Katsuhiro Otomo reportedly heard their 1986 album ''Ecophony Rinne'' and liked it so much that he gave Geinoh Yamashirogumi ''carte blanche'' to compose what they saw fit.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpDvtIt6Lsc Kaneda's Theme]] is undoubtedly the most iconic song in the entire OST as well as the theme for the main character (and the movie as a whole). It's a mostly upbeat epic track that consists of rhythmic percussions and epic chanting of the characters' names.[[note]] ''Kaneda, Tetsuo, Kai, Yamagata''[[/note]] It's when the vocals kick in that the song really sounds powerful. Perfect theme for bikers rampaging through the streets of Neo Tokyo.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpDvtIt6Lsc Kaneda's Theme]] is undoubtedly the most iconic song in the entire OST as well as the theme for the main character (and the movie as a whole). It's a mostly upbeat epic track that consists of rhythmic percussions and epic chanting of the characters' names. It's when the vocals kick in that the song really sounds powerful. Perfect theme for bikers rampaging through the streets of Neo Tokyo.

* [[https://soundcloud.com/lucaslightning/akira-symphonic-suite-2-battle "Battle Against Clowns"]] is a violent sounding song that plays often in the movie and serves as the theme for the movie's most violent scenes. It consists of mostly chaotic percussions clashing with bits and parts of Kaneda's theme mixed in. The most famous part is the beginning with the asthmatic sounding guy breathing but the best part is towards the end when the Kaneda theme sounding parts sound like they're competing with the violent sounding parts (representing the Capsules rivalry with the Clown Gang). In the end the Kaneda sounding parts [[SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome come out victorious]].

''Akira'' is known for having one of the most phenomenal soundtracks in not just Anime but animated film history, with an OST consisting entirely of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noh traditional Japanese noh]] and [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamelan Indonesian gamelan]], with nods to European classical music and European/American ProgressiveRock. The unique soundtrack surprisingly fit the movie better than any stereotypical action score would have. Just see for [[https://archive.org/details/AKIRAOriginalSoundtrack yourself]].

The score was composed by the musical collective Geinoh Yamshirogumi, a band formed by an agricultural scientist that featured over a hundred different musicians who had similar day jobs (professors, scientists, journalists, etc.) ''Akira'' director Katsuhiro Otomo reportedly heard their 1986 album ''Ecophony Rinne'' and liked it so much that he gave Geinoh Yamashirogumi ''carte blanche'' to compose what they saw fit.

''Akira'' is known for having one of the most phenomenal soundtracks in not just Anime but animated film history, with an OST consisting entirely of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noh traditional Japanese noh]] and [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamelan Indonesian gamelan]] composed by the genius group Geinoh Yamshirogumi. ''Akira'' had a unique soundtrack that surprisingly fit the movie better than any stereotypical action score would have. Just see for [[https://archive.org/details/AKIRAOriginalSoundtrack yourself]].

* [[https://soundcloud.com/lucaslightning/akira-symphonic-suite-2-battle "Battle Against Clowns"]] is a violent sounding song that plays often in the movie and serves as the theme for the movie's most violent scenes. It consists of mostly chaotic percussions clashing with bits and parts of Kaneda's theme mixed in. The most famous part is the beginning with the asthmatic sounding guy breathing but the best part is towards the end when the Kaneda theme sounding parts sound like they're competing with the violent sounding parts(representing the Capsules rivalry with the Clown Gang). In the end the Kaneda sounding parts [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome?from=Main.CrowningMomentOfAwesome come out victorious]].

* [[https://soundcloud.com/lucaslightning/akira-symphonic-suite-2-battle "Battle Against Clowns"]] is a violent sounding song that plays often in the movie and serves as the theme for the movie's most violent scenes. It consists of mostly chaotic percussions clashing with bits and parts of Kaneda's theme mixed in. Towards the end of the song, it sounds like the kaneda theme parts are competing with the violent sounding parts representing Kaneda's gang's battle with the clowns. In the end Kaneda's theme comes out victorious. The most famous part of the song is the beginning part with the asthmatic sounding man breathing. It's a lot cooler than it sounds.

* "Battle Against Clowns" is a violent sounding song that plays often in the movie and serves as the theme for the movie's most violent scenes. It consists of mostly chaotic percussions clashing with bits and parts of Kaneda's theme mixed in. Towards the end of the song, it sounds like the kaneda theme parts are competing with the violent sounding parts representing Kaneda's gang's battle with the clowns. In the end Kaneda's theme comes out victorious. The most famous part of the song is the beginning part with the asthmatic sounding man breathing. It's a lot cooler than it sounds.
* "Exodus From the Underground Fortress" is a fast paced song that sounds similar to Kaneda's theme. It sounds like a unique mixture of traditional Japanese music and electronic rock with a sort of Hawaiian feel and still manages to sound amazing. It really captures the feel of escape and plays during the movies most frantic scenes.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpDvtIt6Lsc Kaneda's Theme]] is undoubtedly the most iconic song in the enitre OST as well as the theme for the main character (and the movie as a whole). It's a mostly upbeat epic track that consists of rhythmic percussions and epic chanting of the characters' names. It's when the vocals kick in that the song really sounds powerful. Perfect theme for bikers rampaging through the streets of Neo Tokyo.

* "Exodus From the Underground Fortress" is a fast paced song that sounds similar to Kaneda's theme. It sounds like a unique mixture of traditional Japanese music and electronic rock with a sort of Hawaiian feel and still manages to sound amazing. It really captures the feel of escape and plays during the movies most frantic scenes.

''Akira'' is known for having one of the most phenomenal soundtracks in not just Anime but animated film history, with an OST consisting entirely of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noh traditional Japanese noh]] and [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamelan Indonesian gamelan]] composed by the genius group Geinoh Yamshirogumi, ''Akira'' had a unique soundtrack that surprisingly fit the movie better than any stereotypical action score would have. Just see for [[https://archive.org/details/AKIRAOriginalSoundtrack yourself]].

''Akira'' is known for having one of the most phenomenal soundtracks in not just Anime but animated film history. With an ost consisting entirely of traditional Japanese music such as [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noh noh]] and [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamelan gamelan]]. Composed by the genius group Geinoh Yamshirogumi, Akira had a unique soundtrack that surprisingly fit the movie better than any stereotypical action score would have. Just see for [[https://archive.org/details/AKIRAOriginalSoundtrack yourself]].

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpDvtIt6Lsc Kaneda's Theme]] is undoubtedly the most iconic song in the enitre ost as well as the theme for the main character(and arguably the movie as a whole). Its a mostly upbeat epic track that consists of rhythmic percussions and epic chanting of the characters' names. It's when the vocals kick in that the song really sounds powerful. Perfect theme for bikers rampaging through the streets of Neo Tokyo.

* "Battle Against Clowns" is a violent sounding song that plays often in the movie and serves as the theme for the movie's most violent scenes. It consists of mostly chaotic percussions clashing with bits and parts of Kaneda's theme mixed in. Towards the end of the song, it sounds like the kaneda theme parts are competing with the violent sounding parts representing Kaneda's gang's battle with the clowns. In the end Kaneda's theme comes out victorious. The most famous part of the song is the beginning part with the asthmatic sounding man breathing. Its a lot [[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/SugarWiki/BetterThanItSounds cooler than it sounds]].

* "Exodus From the Underground Fortress" is a fast paced song that sounds similar to Kaneda's theme.It sounds like a unique mixture of traditional Japanese music and electronic rock with a sort of Hawaiian feel and still manages to sound amazing. It really captures the feel of escape and plays during the movies most frantic scenes.

''Akira'' is known for having e of the most phenomenal soundtrakcs in not just Anime but animated film history. With an ost consisting entirely of traditionsl apanese music such as [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noh noh]] and [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamelan gamelan]]. Just see for by the genius group Geinoh Yamshirogumi, Akira had a unique soundtrack that surprisingly fit the movie better than any sterortypical action score would have. Just see for [[https://archive.org/details/AKIRAOriginalSoundtrack yourself]].

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpDvtIt6Lsc Kaneda's Theme]], undoubtedly the most well known and iconic theme in the soundtrack along with being probably the most upbeat. It's an epic song made of clashing percussion and awesome chanting of the character's names. It's the perfect song for bikers battling each other and tearing up the streets of Neo Tokyo but it also fits well as the theme for the anime.
* "Battle Against Clowns", the most played OST in the movie, was played during ''Akira''[='=]s most violent scenes and fit them well. It sounds like a chaotic violent song made of clashing percussion and vocals with parts of Kaneda's theme mixed in. The most famous part is the beginning with the asthmatic man breathing. It's actually [[BetterThanItSounds way cooler than it sounds]].

''Akira'' is known for having some of the most amazing music in anime and animated film history. Instead of going with a stereotypical action soundtrack, it has a combination of traditional Japanese music, Gamelan and noh that fits the movie better. Just see for [[https://archive.org/details/AKIRAOriginalSoundtrack yourself]].

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpDvtIt6Lsc Kaneda's Theme]]: Undoubtedly the most well known and iconic theme in the soundtrack along with being probably the most upbeat. It's an epic song made of clashing percussion and awesome chanting of the character's names. It's the perfect song for bikers battling each other and tearing up the streets of Neo Tokyo but it also fits well as the theme for the anime.
* "Battle Against Clowns": The most played OST in the movie, was played during ''Akira''[='=]s most violent scenes and fit them well. It sounds like a chaotic violent song made of clashing percussion and vocals with parts of Kaneda's theme mixed in. The most famous part is the beginning with the asthmatic man breathing. It's actually [[BetterThanItSounds way cooler than it sounds]].

''Akira'' is known for having some of the most amazing music in anime and animated film history. Instead of going with a stereotypical action soundtrack, it has a combination of traditional Japanese music, Gamelan and noh that fit the movie better. Just see for [[https://archive.org/details/AKIRAOriginalSoundtrack yourself]].

''Akira'' is known for having some of the most amazing music in anime and animated film history. Instead of going with a stereotypical action soundtrack, it instead has a combination of traditional Japanese music, Gamelan and noh that fit the movie better. Just see for [[https://archive.org/details/AKIRAOriginalSoundtrack yourself]].

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpDvtIt6Lsc Kaneda's Theme]], undoubtedly the most well known and iconic theme in the soundtrack along with being probably the most upbeat. It's an epic song made of clashing percussion and awesome chanting of the character's names. It's the perfect song for bikers battling each other and tearing up the streets of Neo Tokyo but it also fits well as the theme for the anime.
* "Battle Against Clowns", the most played OST in the movie, was played during ''Akira''[='=]s most violent scenes and fit them well. It sounds like a chaotic violent song made of clashing percussion and vocals with parts of Kaneda's theme mixed in. You know that an OST has to be good if the song makes an asthmatic man breathing sound cool.

Akira is known for having some of the most amazing music in anime and animated film history. Instead of going with a stereotypical action soundtrack, it instead has a soundtrack consisting of a combination of traditional japanese music,Gamelan and noh that arguably fit the movie better. Just see for [[https://archive.org/details/AKIRAOriginalSoundtrack yourself]].

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpDvtIt6Lsc Kaneda's]] Theme: Undoubtedly the most well known and iconic theme in the soundtrack along with being probably the most upbeat, Kaneda's theme is an epic song made of clashing percussions and awesome chanting of the character's names. Its the perfect song for Biker's battling each other and tearing up the streets of Neo tokyo but it also fits well as the theme for the anime to.

* Battle Against Clowns: The most played ost in the movie. Battle against clowns was payed during Akira's most violent scenes and fit them well. It sounds like a chaotic violent song made of clashing percussions and vocals with parts of Kaneda's theme mixed in. You know that an ost has to be good if the song makes an asthmatic man breathing sound cool.

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Akira is known for having some of the most amazing music in anime and animated film history. Instead of going with a stereotypical action soundtrack, it instead has a soundtrack consisting of a combination of traditional japanese music and noh that arguably fit the movie better. Just see for [yourself](https://archive.org/details/AKIRAOriginalSoundtrack).

* [Kaneda's](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpDvtIt6Lsc) Theme: Undoubtedly the most well known and iconic theme in the soundtrack along with being probably the most upbeat, Kaneda's theme is an epic song made of clashing percussions and awesome chanting of the character's names. Its the perfect song for Biker's battling each other and tearing up the streets of Neo tokyo but it also fits well as the theme for the anime to.

* Most of the soundtrack, but especially the opening/ending music, [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-wv4pFodIQ Kaneda]].