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Re: Cannon vs Canon: Self-destruct superior prototypes in the name of continuity | transientem

karry — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 07:14:06 -0000

>closest thing to life this side of Macross Zero

Try Yukikaze. It wipes the floor with Macross Zero.

>tanks can't be used in space.

And yet, in many SRW games Guntank is quite a viable option for outer space warfare.

Re: [VTBL-2] in the land of twilight, under the moon | transientem

Neko — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 10:07:59 -0000

Maybe you can up the vocal sheet music?

Re: [VTBL-2] On balance | transientem

introspect — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 09:55:09 -0000

The mere act of saying something indicates to me to that you "have to say" something.

On range, let's agree to disagree.

On ability, this was one performance of many, and I guess I didn't do a good job putting everything into context. This was one take on a night when everyone was good, but Yuirko not so much. Yuriko is dominant in the 2009 vol. 4 live, and the others not so much. I'll mention that in a "real" post, whenever I get around to it.

And if it's the "Best of Yuki Kajiura Live" rendition of Materialize, I don't care much for it. I found it shrill on too many occasions and I don't have enough invested in the song (and its connection to the anime) to vent about it.

Re: [VTBL-2] On balance | transientem

Starsintosun — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 04:29:09 -0000

Even though this is two years later, I just have to say there is so much misinformation in this post. Listen to the live version of Materialize, Yuriko blows everyone out of the water, sounding even more operatic than Wakana. Kaori is a mezzo-soprano with a wide range, but not as wide as Yuriko who can sing contralto range (hence why Canta per me was low). Finally, Yuki Kajiura is actually a Contralto with a wide range, but she tends to sing low.

Having seen them live recently, they truly are amazing live (with the band too).

Re: What the eyes spy | transientem

Suda (AAP) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:43:44 -0000

I'm hoping your site hasn't completely died out. Your thoughts have been interesting to read, and unfortunately, I've only discovered it just today.

Re: Baccano! character classes | transientem

delia — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:32:51 -0000

Hell yeah

Re: [VTBL-2] a song of storm and fire | transientem

Jonathan — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:35:58 -0000

well i can't speak in musical language 'cause i never studied music, but i agree that this song it's beautiful, as the studio version as the live version

Re: Anime North 2009: Nobuyuki Hiyama on stage | transientem

introspect — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 01:19:11 -0000

Some might have been curious as to know why we did not stick around for the whole thing. I sure would have.

I also don't have any interest in Macs. It doesn't mean that Microsoft does everything better.

Re: Anime North 2009: Nobuyuki Hiyama on stage | transientem

Seriously? — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:46:12 -0000

"None of us have any interest in English VA's"

ughhh. What an unneeded stupid remark to write.
What, Japanese do everything better?

Re: What the eyes spy | transientem

introspect — Mon, 24 May 2010 23:34:15 -0000

False alarm, the mystery frame is at 17:14, seen by Tomoe at Touko's art exhibition. The face bears a strong resemblance to Shiki.

Re: What the eyes spy | transientem

introspect — Mon, 24 May 2010 21:09:28 -0000

The last frame in particular!

Re: What the eyes spy | transientem

omo — Mon, 24 May 2010 20:51:25 -0000

why does this remind me of ghost in the shell

Re: Facebooked | transientem

introspect — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:51:13 -0000

Face + book, although on first glance it's not clear if it's a book or not. Unfortunately, I found this to be the best screen cap available.

Re: Facebooked | transientem

2DT — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:18:25 -0000

I'm afraid you've lost me...

Re: Kalafina at ANISONG SP2 2010.01.10 | transientem

introspect — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:23:07 -0000

Maybe

Re: Kalafina at ANISONG SP2 2010.01.10 | transientem

Kairu — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:57:24 -0000

Was this last Sunday!? OH GOD of all the MJ shows I missed, this is the most regrettable! Wait what? Is that a download link?

Re: Summer school tonic | transientem

ojisan — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:56:37 -0000

So glad to see Natsu no Sora get some credit. It put me through three periods of adjustment - the first was the episode or two to get used to the conceit of realistic backgrounds with iconic characters, which I came to not only like but respect as a choice. The second was a brief session of eye distress at the conclusion. And the third was learning to accept that any posting about the series was going to dismiss it for using 'time-saving' tactics on artwork and nothing more. Good to see an end to that -

Re: Baccano! character classes | transientem

Kurogane — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:53:10 -0000

You sir, win an internets for this.

Re: Plot grenade | transientem

introspect — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:21:47 -0000

I'll have to pick up FLCL one of these days, but concerning rewatches in general I tend not to. Knowing what happens later on turns a lot of what was previously engaging build-up into simply going through the motions.

I did return to certain scenes in Baccano! while screen cap hunting, so it's a quarter (or one eighth) of a rewatch. Sample size is limited, but nothing compels me to start from the beginning, the reason being that, well, there is no reason. The whole spoon-feeding assertion stems from:

a) each OP recaps the previous episode
b) the start of each episode tends to mirror the end of the previous one
c) the interwoven elements always start slightly delayed chronologically to jog your memory, which also allows them to recycle a portion of previous scenes

I tend to skip OP's after the first instance, so a) didn't apply, but b) and c) made sure that at no point was I ever lost and feeling a need to go back to previous episodes to figure out what was going on. Which, kind of defeats the purpose of scattering the story.

Re: Baccano! character classes | transientem

introspect — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:41:36 -0000

Hmm... not sure how Firo would fit into TF2. I'm open to suggestions though.

Re: [VTBL-2] ring your song | transientem

lalle — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 04:17:58 -0000

I've enjoyed your insightful commentary. Adds a lot to the experience. Thank you.

Re: Baccano! character classes | transientem

Sapphire Pyro — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 03:30:52 -0000

. . . how about Firo? xD

Re: Plot grenade | transientem

ojisan — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 02:46:43 -0000

Everyone's so well-behaved on this site! Very cool.
I think that the acid test for 'well-woven intertextuality? or... random excitement without substance!' is in the rewatch. Anyone out there been though it twice? Introspect, I'm not suggesting that you HAVE to - I can tell you'd be less than thrilled at the prospect -
Rewatching FLCL, for instance, just keeps on giving you more good stuff. It's another pretty random, ADD show like Baccano, and there's a lot of self-indulgence in there, but a lot of, um, well-woven intertextuality as well. Myself, I haven't done Baccano a 2nd time, though I probably will - expecting not a classic, certainly, but a good entertaining ride. If I think it tanks, I'll return and tell you so -

Re: Plot grenade | transientem

introspect — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 23:44:06 -0000

Well, for me I find it strange the notion that the plot equivalent of Shock and Awe is a defining factor in making Baccano! better than most other offerings of that year.

When people say that it's "the best," I think they really mean that it's "most different," and being dazzled in such a fashion is actually a negative. Or rather, should be a negative.

Re: Plot grenade | transientem

introspect — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 23:17:53 -0000

It's true, Baccano! can be likened to a bar room brawl with the viewer right in the mix. Colour me more of a spectator than a participant though, especially since the show has a bar stool and isn't afraid to use it.

I found the best characters to be the Soldier, Spy, and Engineer, people who got no real introduction and didn't need one. Unfortunately, three isn't going to carry a cast of twenty or more.