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Questions tagged [music]

To be used for any music-related questions, including OSTs and insert songs, except opening and ending theme songs. Those questions should use the tag [theme-song]. If the question is about a theme song but is particularly musically focused, both tags may be used together. Please note that music identification is off-topic.

To be used for any music-related questions, including OSTs and insert songs, except opening and ending theme songs. Those questions should use the tag . If the question is about a theme song but is particularly musically focused, both tags may be used together.

Questions looking to identify music will be closed as .

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How are the themes and songs picked for a particular series?

Are the opening/ending themes, insert songs, and background music created specifically for the series they represent, or are they just picked by the producers/production committee based on how well they would fit their series? What typically…
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What is a "character song"?

I have heard of these things called "character songs", but I don't know what they are. Is a "character song" just like a theme song for a character? Can you give me some examples of character songs? (This question is inspired by this reddit thread,…
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Where is the first track of Toaru Kagaku no Railgun S OST 2 first played?

The OST in question can be found here. I'm looking for where it was played in the anime. The title says "Saijaku VS Saikyou (最弱 VS 最強)," which translates to "Weakest vs Strongest," but I don't seem to hear it in Touma vs Accelerator's battle.
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Is Black Rock Shooter the only anime soundtrack that features vocaloid singers?

Black Rock Shooter's opening theme is sung by Miku Hatsune. Are there any other anime soundtracks that incorporate a vocaloid singer (or a similar synthesized voice program) such as Miku?
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Who exactly is Benjamin Anderson in the Kill la Kill soundtrack?

I was listening to the Kill la Kill soundtrack which is amazing but I'm scratching my head over this particular artist who contributes vocals, Benjamin Anderson. I tried googling/wiki'ing and I found this Wikipedia article - But I don't think it's…
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Who typically owns the rights to an anime's soundtrack?

I watched episode 7 of Space Patrol Luluco today, and, well, that sure was a thing. Saliently, it featured a piece from the Kill la Kill soundtrack: "Gekiban Tokka-gata Hitotsu-boshi Gokuseifuku" (OST 2 track 1), which is basically the…
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Has there been a study or documentary on the influence of Ani-song themes on Japan's music scene?

As noted on How are the themes and songs picked for a particular series?, some anime openings are created for their show; thus, the song and anime theme usually coincide and work together. Since these songs are widely promoted in Japanese society…
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What's this song in Code Geass episode 5?

There is a song that starts playing at around 13:04 in episode 5 and lasts for about 20 seconds. It doesn't have any lyrics, and it's not "Stories". I have been trying to track down this song and am slowly going mad. I haven't been able to find it…
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Confusion about the naming of Aldnoah Zero's OST/opening/ending song titles

I have a couple of very closely related questions regarding composer Hiroyuki Sawano's choices in naming Aldnoah Zero's OST/opening/ending song titles. I will be referencing the tracklist for Aldnoah Zero's OST (link here), in addition to some…
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What is the name of the background music that plays before Kaori and Kousei's performance?

In Episode 4, right before their performance, Kaori headbutts Kousei, and then some BGM starts playing. In the next episode, episode 5, as Kousei is running home in the rain, the same song plays again, and continues into the flashback. What is the…
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Who is the artist for Misty's goodbye song during the flashback at "Gotta Catch Ya Later"?

I recently rewatched Pokémon episode 273 - Gotta Catch Ya Later!, and was wondering about the vocalist behind Misty's goodbye song during the flashback; I can't seem to find the name of the artist anywhere. Note: This is exclusive to the dubbed…
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What's this vocal piece in the beginning of episode 18?

I'm on episode 18 of Cowboy Bebop, and I noticed vocal background music sung by a male singer that seemed rather classical in style at the beginning, when there is a montage of Faye at a horserace. What is the title of this piece? Is it something…
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What is the song that Drocell sings?

In Kuroshitsuji, they often sing a song that ends on "my fair lady," see here. It sounded really familiar to a song that I've heard before in several other languages, but I can't find the name or the origin of this song. What is the name of this…
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What is the name of the musical piece that plays in One Piece episode 722 at 13:54?

There was a soundtrack piece playing in the episode 722 of One Piece. It started playing at 13 minutes and 54 seconds in. What is the name of that piece? It starts playing when Luffy rushes Doflamingo saying that once the latter's defeated,…
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Who is Mizuki in SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]:mizuki?

I really liked the songs sung by "Mizuki" of SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]:mizuki in the Aldnoah Zero opening/ending/insert songs, so I tried looking for other songs that she sang. However, I can't seem to find anything on her. The main issue is a one word…
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