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Rare Akira soundtrack set for special edition vinyl reissue

Published 26 Aug 2016

Words by Adam Woodward

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Milan Records are set to release the classic ​‘Akira Symphonic Suite’ score.

Fans of Katsuhiro Ôtomo’s seminal 1988 animé will be treated to the first ever official reissue of the film’s sublime, super rare ​‘Akira Symphonic Suite’ score. Milan Records announced their plans to reissue Geinoh Yamashirogumi’s acclaimed score via Twitter, and although a release date is yet to be confirmed we’re already setting a few pennies aside for when this one eventually drops.

are you ready? pic.twitter.com/kjQkW7sntG — Milan Records (@MilanRecLabel) August 24, 2016

Rather unusually for a film score, ​‘Akira Symphonic Suite’ was composed and recorded ahead of production, with the animation team structuring the story around the music. An alternate soundtrack comprised of original music, dialogue and sound-effects from the film was also released, but it’s Yamashirogumi’s score that remains the lifeblood of this iconic dystopian sci-fi.

‘Akira Symphonic Suite’ LP tracklist:
01. Kaneda
02. Tetsuo
03. Ohjifuchi
04. Exodus From The Underground Fortress
05. Requiem

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