Okay! For Konno and Kido, the big difference is the way they play. Konno tends to keep any vibrato from a long note until the end, rather like a singing voice, while Kido puts in the vibrato right away. The tone of their violins are different too - I find that Kido's has more of a flat trebly sound, while Konno's is more rich. But I'm biased towards him anyway.
Well, there aren't really any other violinists that Kajiura-sensei normally uses, but for guitar...well, like I said yesterday, Nishikawa tends to either do shrieky stuff or a "choka-choka" sound, so his guitar is very recognizable in comparison to Korechan's.
Drums are tough, but I've noticed that Masuke (with the top hat) tends to do more elaborate drumming, like the end of Mata Kaze, in comparison to Kyo-sama. Piano is kinda easy, since Matsuda normally plays in a good but rather flat manner, while Mino (who did piano in the KnK OST) has a lighter and more jazzy touch sometimes.
Yes, exactly. That's why I don't like Nishikawa very much...
I love that song! There's something so melancholy and relaxing about it
Did you catch the clarinet in the F/Z OST? I think it's in A Little Drop of Peace. That's basically the only clarinet that Kajiura-sensei's ever used in her music!
yes! gives off that nostalgic vibe, too. and the oboe playing is perfect
LOL TBH i've never paid much attention to the musicians. probably should, a more healthy place to focus instead of my disappointment with her vocalists