However it is hard to notice the other potential significance. What about Twelve? From previous analyses we theorize that they have symbolic significance. Birds are a constant reoccurring theme in this show, but are mostly associated with Nine. When considering what kind of mineral, element, or rock this specimen could be, I believe it accurately represents the multiple sides of Sphinx.Ĭountless times we are shown black birds in the opening and even in the final episode. Twelve’s growing affinity with “the earth” aka the people (mainly Lisa). I believe this is to show a “heaven and earth” duality in the show-Nine’s transcendent “in the clouds” ideals vs.
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The first soundtrack had a picture of a crow/raven, while this one’s album art is a picture of an unknown rock specimen. What happened between those two events are important in their own right, and I believe that the creators wanted to show us that.Īnd so, without further ado, let us jump into the analysis.įirst starting off: the cover of the soundtrack. At the end of the last episode, the world is back to its dependence on technology-but what is different? The “enlightenment” of the peoples. In the beginning of the first episode, we are shown a world heavily dependent on technology, but also blissfully ignorant. Why that is for certain, I cannot say, but I speculate the reason may be how the first and the last episode tie so well together. It is really interesting that the soundtrack artist, Kanno Youko,/creators decided to release the soundtrack that way. If one is to think the first soundtrack shows the “beginning” and the “end”, then this soundtrack most definitely can be considered to be the “middle”. The first soundtrack painted a vivid picture of a transformation from subdued outrage to gentle hope this soundtrack contrasts wonderfully with its melodies from solitary desperation to panicking action to at last fulfillment. While the first soundtrack contained most of the “main theme” songs, this soundtrack has enough character to stand on its own as well. Terror in Resonance Soundtrack Analysis: -crystalized-Īfter around a month of waiting, we are finally presented with the second soundtrack (arguably just as good as the first one).