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Masterpieces and popular songs by ALI PROJECT

Masterpieces and popular songs by ALI PROJECT
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We’d like to introduce songs by ALI PROJECT, a musical duo consisting of Arika Takarano and Mikiya Katakura.

In ALI PROJECT’s songwriting process, Katakura composes the music first, and then Takarano’s lyrics are added.

Their songs are characterized by features that make a strong impression on first listen, such as frequent chord changes, chromatic progressions, and extensive use of triplets.

Please enjoy the uniquely compelling music of ALI PROJECT.

ALI PROJECT's Greatest and Most Popular Songs (1–10)

Sacred Girl DomainALI PROJECT

It’s the opening of Rozen Maiden: Träumend.

The tempo is faster than “Forbidden Game.” It begins with the line, “Don’t say it yet, those spell-like words.” The anime movie footage of Suiseiseki and Souseiseki was especially memorable.

Forbidden GamesALI PROJECT

Needless to say, it’s the opening theme of Rozen Maiden.

The part about linking rose collars and holding a silver chain in the mouth is famous.

Many people probably discovered Ali Project through this.

There’s also a novel of the same name.

There are lots of parody versions too, so if you’re interested, try searching the web.

Kneel and lick my feet.ALI PROJECT

This song has a striking title.

People get put off when you queue it up at karaoke.

But it’s actually about a girl who’s putting on a brave face.

She’s a queen fed up with men who only come after her for her body.

I think she’s a woman waiting for someone who can thaw those cold, jaded feelings.

Lunar Eclipse Grand GuignolALI PROJECT

An intense song from the start.

Many people probably learned the words Thanatos and Eros from this track.

Grand Guignol apparently refers to a sideshow theater in Paris, France, that used to put on popular plays.

The performances held there were said to be gruesome.

Brave Chivalry, Youthful AnthemALI PROJECT

Code Geass – Yuukyou Seishunka – 1 Ending Full
Brave Chivalry, Youthful AnthemALI PROJECT

Like the title suggests, it’s a song with a military-march vibe.

It’s the opening theme of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion.

Reading the lyrics evokes the image of Japan’s kamikaze special attack units.

Both the song and its tone feel like they’re meant to rouse one’s spirits.

It also includes feelings toward one’s father and mother.

My beauteous Flower of EvilALI PROJECT

ALI PROJECT / I, Refined Flower of Evil (tried singing) @Wakana
My beauteous Flower of EvilALI PROJECT

This song expresses the idea that people on the front lines can’t tell whether what they’re fighting is justice or evil.

The line “Moreo sakeyo” is the climax.

The tune is quite intense.

The reading is “Wagarouta Shi Aku no Hana.”

Six Realms Reincarnation SurvivalALI PROJECT

It’s a song with lyrics from a Buddhist perspective that contrast this world and the afterlife, stating that even now one remains isolated in the sense of being alone.

The concept of the six realms of rebirth means that the soul continues its training, and the song conveys that, in the end, whether one goes to the afterlife or stays in this world, it is an unending, arduous practice filled with suffering.