FictionJunction / Kajiura appearance at First Take on 14/10

[Nguyen Trong]

Joelle the one moment she had she seized it and I’m happy she did

Just loved the way they constantly stopped and exchanged smile. <3

 

[CloisteredFlame]

The asortia etc part at 3:43 it felt a bit too powerful and it stand out compared to Yuriko who she did the part together with

Actually Joelle sang a low harmony on the first two notes then climbed up to unison middle harmony with Yuriko. Maybe that's what you perceived as being "powerful" but it was written that way. It gave Joelle a little bit of a standout part where her vocal color and warmth was heard uniquely in the entire arrangement. She had the least to do in the song, while Yuriko was sprinkled in the chorus and also had the bridge (thoughtful Kajiura).

It would've been nice if Kajiura had written a 5 part harmony for the final note (yukuuu) just to finish the sing with all the singers.

I agree. Something to take it to another level, kind of that lovely complex chord at the end of Eri's "Ring Your Song" at the KajiFes.

Just loved the way they constantly stopped and exchanged smile. <3

Yuriko always smiles fully (with her eyes) with Joelle like in the Kanagawa YKL20.
Emiko's cute smile behind them also brightened that scene further.

 

[CloisteredFlame]

Two things I loved.

The supreme quality of the Sony stage, lighting, and color science overall.

Emiko's auburn hair and eyes really popped in that setting against the blue tones on the ladies.

 

[Lúa]

Still Yuriko around 4:28 she shined bright

 

[wat11]

yuriko's sections and her... hair. so gorgeous.

kajiura's haircut is also cute.

kanata is a bright song.

 

[Azokad]

Me waiting for an official release as a single.

 

[george1234]

Do they release the first take recording usually ? Cause actual single is already out since Sept 2 https://canta-per-me.net/discography/fj-kanata

 

[grunty]

Do they release the first take recording usually ?

Sometimes.
https://mora.jp/search/album?keyWord=from+the+first+take&sortColumn=1&sortOrder=2&count=60

 

[grunty]

interviews
https://x.com/The_FirstTake/status/2110566337319702808
https://x.com/The_FirstTake/status/2110928731338580176

 

[grunty]

Petition to at least fix the typo in thread title to "FictionJunction".

 

[george1234]

Done

 

[CloisteredFlame]

1.1m views in 2 days. Hope the trend continues as more people watch the movie. More visibility for Kajiura (FJ)!

I'm just glad her name (and FJ's) is getting out there more and more with the specific projects she works on and having finally gotten into social media/YouTube officially, so as to directly tap into the waves of attention.

I also hope the utahime get some curious visits to their own spaces as well. Kajiura is probably also getting recognized by some who didn't know she composed for some of their favorite childhood anime, as they make the historical connections.

 

[CloisteredFlame]

1.4m views now. I am hoping it reaches at least 2m.

 

[CloisteredFlame]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mo8PFA3v3ls
The first YouTube reaction I've seen to the FIRST TAKE. Hmmm.