Mikazuki in Rock [Import]

Product Description
Japanese exclusive release for the heavy metal guitar virtuoso's, Paul Gilbert (Mr. Big and Racer X) and Richie Kotzen (Poison). Eleven tracks including the opening and closing themes to the Japanese TV drama 'Mikazuki' and the bonus track, 'Lost Memories' feat. Fumina Hara and Ritchie Kotzen. Digipak and action figure housed together in a 6' x 5' plastic box. 2000 release.

Mikazuki in Rock,Various Artists,Universal/Polygram,Rock/Pop,Soundtracks

Average customer rating: Consider this a collectors item

Mikazuki in Rock Various Artists Manufacturer: Universal/Polygram ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Shred | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000058546 Release Date: 2000-12-13

Tracks:

1. Crescent Moon
2. Theme For Kazeo (Crescent Moon Mellow Version)
3. AIT Theme Orchestral Intro
4. AIT Theme
5. Lost Memories Theme Feat Richie Kotzen
6. Lost Memories Strings
7. Black Moon Symphony
8. Nana-Angel Of Dennis
9. Idom-Debin Townsend
10. Lost Memories Feat Fumina Hara, Richie Kotzen

Album Description

Japanese exclusive release for the heavy metal guitar virtuoso's, Paul Gilbert (Mr. Big and Racer X) and Richie Kotzen (Poison). Eleven tracks including the opening and closing themes to the Japanese TV drama 'Mikazuki' and the bonus track, 'Lost Memories' feat. Fumina Hara and Ritchie Kotzen. Digipak and action figure housed together in a 6' x 5' plastic box. 2000 release.

Album Details

Original Soundtrack for Japanese TV Program. Includes an Action Figure,

Customer Reviews:

Consider this a collectors item.......2001-04-17

A lot of people might be wondering what this is all about. Mikazuki is a popular children's TV show that is aired in Japan (I've never seen it before. That is what I was told.). This project is basically a "soundtrack" (if you will) for the show. It comes in a clear plastic box. Inside are two boxes and a slim line case that holds the CD (the cd is in the back). The image that you see on Amazon.com is actually two boxes. The box with the orange boarder around it contains a toy. The tall black box to the left is empty (used as filler). As for the music, I was told that it was not that good. I disagree. The first track "Crescent Moon" is the standout track. Don Dokken on vocals, Paul Gilbert and Hatake (popular Japanese guitarist) on guitar, Tony Franklin on base. Don sounds great on that track. Paul's guitar has a bit of his "Superheroes" sound from Racer X. Other guest appearances on the cd include Doug Aldrich (he plays a couple of instrumentals, one being 18+ minutes long. It changes a lot of tempos. I like it.). Richie Kotzen also plays lead guitar on a few tracks (no vocals). Devin Townsend sings on one track called "Doom". Very heavy, industrial metal. I like that track as well. It's got 11 tracks on it. There mostly instrumentals with the exception of 3 tracks (One with Don, one with Devin, and the last track sung by Fumina Hara, Japanese vocalist). I feel that the instrumentals are played out well. It's got one side of linear notes in the CD case (no lyrics, only credits for each song). For someone who collects Japanese hard rock/metal imports you might consider adding this to your collection. It's not cheap (even if you buy it from other vendors aside from Amazon). The quality of the picture sleeve on the CD could of been better but to me it's the music that matters most. This is one of those items that will be available for a few months, after that it will become a collectors item and therefore hard to impossible to get. One thing I can't understand is that the TV show as well as the toy that comes with this package is geared for children. I can't say the same for the music on this "soundtrack". I don't think an 8 to 13 year old is going to enjoy the music. That's ok though. I do.

Average customer rating:

Mikazuki in Rock P/Kotzen, R Gilbert Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000BRHXWU Release Date: 2000-12-13

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