50 Responses to “Macross F Christmas Album “cosmic cuune””

1. Germán Says:
   September 9th, 2010 at 10:34 am

   Maybe one of the songs is Diamond Crevasse – guitar version with Sheryl and Bassara.

   or “Ai oboeteimasuka” acoustic with Ranka and Bassara.

   

   bye!

2. Love007 Says:
   October 3rd, 2010 at 3:08 am

   Ranka finally will have a real concert and no more CM songs for her!!! http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm12292806
   Hope never dies ^.^, excuse my english..

3. mai Says:
   October 3rd, 2010 at 9:51 am

   ^Thanks for the tip!

4. Pippa Says:
   October 19th, 2010 at 4:04 pm

   I love the album cover *_* Sheryl for the word!

5. mai Says:
   October 19th, 2010 at 4:46 pm

   For those who would like to know what Pippa is talking about, please check this site:

   http://natalie.mu/music/news/39232

   I’ll update with the pics and track list maybe tomorrow.

6. Pippa Says:
   October 19th, 2010 at 8:08 pm

   Sorry, I saw it on the right hand side of your page – CDJapan must have uploaded it

7. mai Says:
   October 20th, 2010 at 9:19 am

   Now that, I didn’t notice XD I suppose Sheryl is on the cover because she sells more? Or maybe there’s an alternate cover with Ranka on it.

8. Love007 Says:
   October 20th, 2010 at 12:21 pm

   I hope there is a cover of Ranka, I’m bored of seeing only Sheryl, sorry if it sounds offensive, I know this page is visited by more fans of May’n and Sheryl, that fans of Megumi/Ranka.
   PD: Wow finally a song that is not Aimo, composed entirely by Gabriela Robin to Megumi

9. mai Says:
   October 20th, 2010 at 1:04 pm

   I’m actually a bit worried about the Gabriela-written songs, because they tend to be syrupy cute (or have I forgotten any song that wasn’t so?). I usually like other writers write for Kanno’s compositions ^__^;;

   BTW don’t be afraid to say you’re bored of something here, as long as you don’t say you’re bored of Kanno, or else just avoid the site altogether. The other artists she is affiliated with are all fair game since they do “dominate” the site at times.

10. raile Says:
    October 20th, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    Oooh…I am loving the cover. *u*
    This one is now my favorite next to the Pink Monsoon album art.
    I can’t wait to hear the previews on this one.

11. Pippa Says:
    October 20th, 2010 at 7:16 pm

    It will probably be like the Nyan tama cover: Sheryl on one side, Ranka on the other. Interesting song titles. I wonder how it will turn out. I’m considering watching the series again to pump myself up for the new movie.

12. Luis Cotovio Says:
    October 25th, 2010 at 4:03 pm

    I was hoping for a new score release but it seems we’ll be left hanging once more. Sure, not much new BGM on the movie but there’s still enough unreleased material to fill a couple CD’s, at least. Instead we get this. Go figure.

13. A Gabriela Robin Site » Hougako Overflow, Songbird in Macross F Radio Says:
    November 7th, 2010 at 4:43 pm

    [...] Megumi’s voice has improved quite a bit since the last Macross F albums This song appears in cosmic kyuun, the upcoming Christmas [...]

14. Love007 Says:
    November 16th, 2010 at 4:26 am

    The cover of Ranka (of Cosmic Cuune) and the cover of Macross F Music Clip Collection, in natalie page ^^

    http://natalie.mu/music/gallery/show/news_id/40492/image_id/57639

    Hope never dies..

15. Love007 Says:
    November 16th, 2010 at 11:05 pm

    Tracks preview http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/-/Discography/A010090/VTCL-60230.html

16. Pippa Says:
    November 17th, 2010 at 12:33 am

    Ranka’s cover looks beautiful too, they did a good job on the artwork.

17. Cadentia Says:
    November 17th, 2010 at 2:53 am

    Previews were posted-> http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/-/Discography/A010090/VTCL-60230.html

18. mai Says:
    November 17th, 2010 at 7:22 am

    Oh wow, I LOVE SONGBIRD, that’s my final verdict. Seikan Hikou is also pretty well-arranged, I am amused. This whole album sounds well-arranged don’t you guys think? I love it!

    Also, that song of Ranka’s socks is really about Christmas socks. She sends you her wishes. World peace

19. Ren Says:
    November 17th, 2010 at 8:15 pm

    Songbird and I can’t be silent sound absolutely fabulous, and I really dig that Ranka cover. Thanks for sharing! I can’t wait to get my hands on this album~!

20. Shiro Says:
    November 17th, 2010 at 8:26 pm

    Previews of the eight tracks are now up on youtube for those interested.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2wPcLTUk_w

21. Cadentia Says:
    November 17th, 2010 at 8:27 pm

    My first impression is pretty positive. I’ll deserve any judgement until I listen to the complete versions, but right now I love Songbird and funanori. And like Mai said, they all seem well-arranged.

22. raile Says:
    November 17th, 2010 at 8:30 pm

    Youtube:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2wPcLTUk_w

23. mai Says:
    November 17th, 2010 at 10:51 pm

    After a handful of listens, I’m liking Songbird, Funanori, Seikan Eve, Tablet, and Maboroshi no Hikari. It’s much better than what I expected for a Christmas album

    EDIT: I’m prematurely itching to write a review for this. Must hear the full version, soon.

24. Mar Says:
    November 18th, 2010 at 12:51 pm

    The previews were a tasty appetizer. I’m gonna eventually want the full course.

25. mai Says:
    November 18th, 2010 at 10:42 pm

    My take on the lyrics to Songbird:

    私の声が聞こえますか
    あなたへ届いてますか
    小さな音色
    言葉の響きが
    優しくてみてを取って
    流れてゆくように

    溶け合って
    そって目覚める
    懐かしくて？？
    泣きだよな気持ち

    Watashi no koe ga kikoemasu ka
    Anata e todoitemasu ka
    Chiisa na neiro
    Kotoba no hibiki ga
    Yasashikute mite wo totte (?)
    Nagareteyuku you ni

    Tokeatte
    Sotto mezameru
    Natsukashikute ??
    Naki da yo na kimochi

    Can you hear my voice?
    Does it reach you?
    In a small voice
    the echo in my words
    carries gentleness
    for it to flow.

    It melds and awakens

    [Then something about missing someone, tears, and feelings. From the other thread, the bridge goes something like "I can be strong even if I am afraid. This is love."]

    (On the other hand, another Kanno ‘bird’ song! *snickers*)

26. Love007 Says:
    November 21st, 2010 at 9:53 pm

    Christmas begins this Wednesday xD (one month before jojojojo)
    Mery(merry), Mery (merry), Mery (merry) christmas day (Ranka no “Kutsushita no Uta”) is coming

27. Cadentia Says:
    November 22nd, 2010 at 11:57 pm

    I’m just listening to Seikan Eve and I must say I quite like it!

28. Bongbank Says:
    November 23rd, 2010 at 2:25 am

    New song : リーベ～幻の光　　シェリル･ノーム starring May’n ‐ ニコニコ動画(原宿)

    Full Song!!!! http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm12826746

29. mai Says:
    November 23rd, 2010 at 6:59 am

    I might have to wait for the weekend to listen to anything… keep posting

30. Cadentia Says:
    November 23rd, 2010 at 7:04 am

    Oh yes! I’ve been listening to Maboroshi no Hikari all afternoon, magnificent song.

31. Najaflow Says:
    November 23rd, 2010 at 8:33 am

    Ribe ~ Maboroshi no Hikari, this song reminds me Ghost in the shell ambiance

32. mai Says:
    November 23rd, 2010 at 8:57 am

    Okay, I wasn’t able to stand it, I scooted out and listened to them. I like Seikan Eve between those two being discussed here. Ribe sounds like GITS:SAC’s Torukia but the latter is a completely awesome song beyond words and makes Ribe sound pale in comparison. Plus I think May’n overdid her tremolos on this one. She sounds great on Seikan Eve though… at some points even better than Megumi IMO.

33. mai Says:
    November 23rd, 2010 at 2:23 pm

    Seems like it’s all out, maybe I’ll listen to it when I have the time.

34. Cadentia Says:
    November 23rd, 2010 at 7:26 pm

    I just listened to all the songs. I like them all with the exception of Merry Christmas without you Overall it’s a good album.

35. mai Says:
    November 23rd, 2010 at 10:39 pm

    I just listened to Songbird… just that one first for now. At first I thought it wouldn’t reach my expectations, but it built up well towards the end

36. mai Says:
    November 23rd, 2010 at 11:39 pm

    Wow, I love this album. It’s consistent, true to the theme, the songs develop well, not jarring but still varied… my only wish is that a different set of vocalists worked on it lol! Funanori sounds like the bento song from CMYoko, but sang by Natsumi Kiyoura who imo has a much more pleasing voice than May’n. But anyway, what’s best is that this is an album that sounds good on FIRST listen instead of repeated listens which for me, makes it the best MacF song album ever released.

    I want Maaya to sing Songbird

37. Xard Says:
    November 24th, 2010 at 2:01 am

    mai is so tsundere for MacF :3

    For those who haven’t got it yet, Songbird on youtube:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOiW752dDfk

    (you can find the rest easily from related)

    I too love this album. Songbird in particular which is propably my favourite track so far. I was also surprised how great Kutsushita no Uta and Sekan Eve turned out, especially the former. I don’t see the resemblance between Liebe – phantom love and Torukia though…anyway, I think I like all of these tracks!

    Tablet is winsauce. Damn Kanno is brilliant when it comes to arranging: I think this is best arranged MacrossF album so far and I love its sound. Quirky touches everywhere and selection of instruments and sounds throughout the album play very much to my tastes (for example guitar on Seikan Eve)

    And while I’m huge Maaya fan I don’t particularly want other people performing these. I won’t mind it of course but I don’t need any strong need for that. May’n and Nakajima give very definitive personalities for these songs, I feel – and I have hard time imagining someone else singing Kutsushita no Uta or one of the duet tracks. *shrug*

    Favourite picks so far: Songbird, Ribe/Liebe – Maboroshi no hikari (I’m quite sure “Ribe” is supposed to be Liebe), Tablet and I find the romping fun of Silent de Nanka Iranai and Merry Christmas Without You absolutely irreristible. Delicious cheese you must eat it

38. Love007 Says:
    November 24th, 2010 at 3:04 am

    I loved Songbird and Ranka no “Kutsushita no Uta” the first sounds like a lovely song of hope and the second is the most beautiful Christmas song I’ve heard, the duet songs are well synchronized , and the May’n songs sound a bit depressed, in my opinion, but still are well.

    Instead of Songbird (which in my opinion it sounds good), I would rather listen a cover of Funanori by Maaya.

39. mai Says:
    November 24th, 2010 at 3:43 am

    @Xard – about the tsundere part I am not sure what you mean. The anime and its songs have its ups and downs so a person can like some aspects of something and dislike others. The voice of Megumi in Songbird for one, broke in the HQ. In the LQ it sounded smooth… if something, i learned not to make comments on LQ songs :p I still hold that she improved, and she must continually be. The arrangement of Kanno though, progressed better than I expected. I like song all the same, but my opinion for both Megumi and May’n stands – the former’s voice is pleasing and she’s improving in emotion and range but it’s not yet amazing. May’n on the other hand, has a voice I find to be emotional and has a lot of power but at times it is too scathing. Kanno however, is great on this album ergo I love it!

    Torukia and Liebe have an interesting amount of synth that sounded too similar, and felt like a tad, just a tad, recycled to me. Actually even Tablet and Kutsu no shita reminded me of other Kanno songs too. But for me it was only an issue for Liebe because I thought Torukia to be amazing, and Liebe is beautiful too, but pales in comparison to it. Try to look for ‘Neko no kimochi’ from Escaflowne as a similar song to Kutsushita. This time, Kutsushita wins hands down

40. mai Says:
    November 24th, 2010 at 3:56 am

    @Love007 – I’m glad you pointed out the synch in the duets. They complemented each other’s voices well in the duets. I especially liked what they did with Seikan Eve.

41. Cadentia Says:
    November 24th, 2010 at 4:21 am

    I think we all agree that one of the strongest points of this album is the arrangement

42. Love007 Says:
    November 24th, 2010 at 6:39 am

    Maybe some will find this funny, but I always find the Megumi voice more emotional, that May’n voice. And for the strength of their voices, we have to think they both have different vocal ranges, characters and both make their best effort.

    And I agree with Cadentia. =(:3)

    PS: “Songbird” reminds me to “Watashi ni Dekiru Koto” (still do not know why jajaja), and they both have duration of 5:13 xD

43. mai Says:
    November 24th, 2010 at 7:32 am

    I thought her voice is better in the Kobato ED because she is singing as Megumi… I think she has restraints singing as Ranka.

44. mei19 Says:
    November 24th, 2010 at 7:33 am

    Eeee! eeee!! it’s here nyahaha!!!! oops. pardon me.

45. fugue Says:
    November 24th, 2010 at 10:58 pm

    Seikan Eve is my fav.

    However, I do wish that they’d let Ranka’s voice grow into Megumi’s “better” range for the second movie. must be reallllll tough to sing in a Ranka voice. hats off to her for being able to do it

46. Mei Says:
    November 25th, 2010 at 7:14 am

    Now that I’ve listened to them, my favorites are Songbird and Seikan Hikou eve out of the whole album! The solo Sheryl songs were okay but they didn’t really catch my taste the way those former two did. =P May’n did good in Seikan eve.

    As for me I never differentiated between Megumi’s “Ranka voice” and her “real singing voice”. I see them as one. Her voice thins once the notes go high, and her voice gets bigger when the notes go down. She sings like that be it a Macross F song or not. In Jellyfish’s confession, Be Myself her voice is a lil higher (Ranka voice) only because the song demands it. It all depends on the song keys I guess.

47. mai Says:
    November 25th, 2010 at 10:16 am

    I think there is a bit of difference. In one of the live bootlegs which I pointed out to Animesuki before, she sings Ao no Ether more fully than what we hear on record, which makes me think that she, at length, gets tired from suppressing her voice to achieve the youthful tone. I was happy with hearing that she can sing that way. I think her relaxed/natural tone sounds better.

48. mai Says:
    November 25th, 2010 at 10:19 am

    I think there is a bit of difference. In one of the live bootlegs which I pointed out to Animesuki before, she sings Ao no Ether more fully than what we hear on record, which makes me think that she, at length, gets tired from suppressing her voice to achieve the youthful tone. I was happy with hearing that she can sing that way. I think her relaxed/natural tone sounds beautiful and she should sing more like that.

49. fugue Says:
    November 25th, 2010 at 11:05 pm

    well, i think anyone who has to sing in the “Ranka range” would get a sore throat real quick. (not that I’ve tried it… honest )

50. Love007 Says:
    November 26th, 2010 at 10:55 am

    mmm but that’s not the fault of Megumi, are the producers who tell her to do that tone of voice.

    Megumi’s voice live is amazing, but with the tone of Ranka she makes very beautiful melodies and not so far from his true voice, perhaps with some restrictions imposed by producers, but to me still are very beautiful songs, and that no other singer can interpret in the same way. And finally she sings with his natural tone in all productions outside of Macross Frontier and are also very beautiful (even without the music of Kanno-sama).

    <3 !!!

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