CRYSTAL LORD OPERA Ongaku Emaki / 天馬の血族 音楽絵巻 / Tenma no Ketsuzoku Ongaku Emaki

A collection of music tracks from the series of image/drama albums based on the manga "CRYSTAL LORD OPERA" (Tenma no Ketsuzoku), also known as "The Strain of the Pegasus."
Some tracks carry over from the previous image albums, but new material is included as well.

Original Work: Keiko Takemiya / published by Kadokawa Shoten's Asuka Comics
Illustration: Keiko Takemiya


M-09~22 - BGM FILE
    ALL BGM Composer/Arranger: Masumi Ito
    except 11, 12 by Composer: Yoko Ueno


M-01 - "The opening of the music picture scroll uses Altjin's motif. I created it based on the image of this jacket. It combines strength and mystery."
    Composer: Masumi Ito
    Arranger: Masumi Ito
    Programming: Yoshiyuki Ito
    Keyboard, Chorus: Masumi Ito

M-02 - "Tenma no Ketsuzoku" Opening Theme / "This is a song that evokes the image of 'Pegasus''s vast history. The lyrics sung represent the overall theme of the story that is about to begin. Master Semba's drumming was wonderful."
    Lyricist: Yuriko Mori
    Composer, Arranger: Yoko Ueno
    Vocal, Programming: Yoko Ueno
    Keyboard: Masumi Ito
    Bass: Naoya Izumi
    Dr: Kiyohiko Semba
    Violin: Jun Takeuchi
    E&A Guitar: Yoshiyuki Ito

M-03 - "Tenma no Ketsuzoku" Altjin's Theme / "Megumi Ogata, who plays Altjin, sings this song. Still at her character's beginning, she has a slight crush on Ols."
    Lyricist: Yuriko Mori
    Composer, Arranger: Masumi Ito
    Vocal: Megumi Ogata
    Keyboard: Masumi Ito
    Accordion: Yoko Ueno
    Bass: Naoya Izumi
    Dr: Kiyohiko Semba
    A Guitar: Yoshiyuki Ito

M-04 - "Represents the tapestry that is 'Pegasus.' I created it with the idea that it would be passed down through the centuries. The melody appears in different forms many times in the drama."
    Lyricist: Yuriko Mori
    Composer, Arranger: Masumi Ito
    Vocal: Yoko Ueno, Masumi Ito
    KEY, Programming: Masumi Ito
    A Guitar: Yoshiyuki Ito

M-05 - "It represents Altjin's thoughts of her childhood and memories of her family. The girl possesses a kind soul deep down and overcomes her sadness to move forward."
    Lyricist: Yuriko Mori
    Composer, Arranger: Yoko Ueno
    Vocal: Megumi Ogata
    Key, Programming: Yoko Ueno
    Bass, Mandolin: Hitoshi Watanabe
    A Guitar: Yoshiyuki Ito

M-06 - "This is a variation of [M-02], but it's based on the image of the Chigul tribe in the capital city."
    Composer: Yoko Ueno
    Arranger: Masumi Ito
    Programming: Yoshiyuki Ito
    Keyboard: Masumi Ito

M-07 - "The triple-time reggae is beautifully executed. If there's ever a 'Pegasus' anime, I'd like this to be the ending. Linka and Ninka are moving around."
    Lyricist: Yuriko Mori
    Composer, Arranger: Masumi Ito
    Vocal, Key, Programming: Masumi Ito

M-08 - "This track is one that Mori wanted to do for 'Pegasus.' At first it was an instrumental, but now it's like this. You can hear Ms. Ueno's signature chorus."
    Lyricist: Yuriko Mori
    Composer, Arranger: Yoko Ueno
    Vocal, Key, Programming: Yoko Ueno

M-23 - "This is a message from Altjin's mother, but it feels like it's infused with the scale of the world of Gaia in 'Pegasus.' Because there are few lyrics, the song's image takes focus, and it's full of heart despite its short length."
    Lyricist: Yuriko Mori
    Composer, Arranger: Masumi Ito
    Vocal, Key, Programming: Masumi Ito
    Violin: Takashi Kato

M-24 - "BGM about Altjin's childhood. An Enya-style chorus sings of this distant memory of hers."
    Composer, Arranger: Masumi Ito
    Chorus, Key, Programming: Masumi Ito

M-25 - "Yuruku's BGM motif is transformed to express his presence through this piece. Ambient and ethnic music suit mysterious characters well."
    Composer, Arranger: Masumi Ito
    Key, Programming: Masumi Ito
    Violin: Takashi Kato

M-26 - "Altjin's boyishness is expressed here. After listening, the impression is given that both boyishness and girlishness are part of Altjin's identity. Ms. Ogata's vocals captured this aspect well on top of that."
    Lyricist: Yuriko Mori
    Composer, Arranger: Masumi Ito
    Key, Programming: Masumi Ito
    E Guitar: Yoshiyuki Ito

M-27 - "Ms. Ueno sings about love and tragedy in a dramatic manner. I asked her to express it a little more lustrously to match the original. Ms. Hisakawa's acting is featured in the interlude, and it fits perfectly into the flow of the drama."
    Lyricist: Yuriko Mori
    Composer, Arranger: Yoko Ueno
    Key, Programming: Yoko Ueno
    Bass: Hitoshi Watanabe

M-28 - "This should be a love song that everyone can recognize. I'd love to have a version with Latu's, Shiheru's and Altjin's gentle vocals."
    Lyricist: Yuriko Mori
    Composer, Arranger: Yoko Ueno
    Vocal: Masumi Ito
    Cho, Percussion, Programming: Yoko Ueno
    A Guitar: Yoshiyuki Ito

M-29 - "This is a remix arrangement of [M-04]. I hope you enjoy its native accents."
    Composer, Arranger: Masumi Ito
    Programming: Yoshiyuki Ito

M-30 - "Thank you for listening to the music picture scroll. This is the final song"
    Composer: Yoko Ueno
    Arranger: Masumi Ito
    Programming: Masumi Ito


"I'm thankful for having been able to release this music picture scroll for The Strain of the Pegasus.
A very special thanks to Ms. Takemiya, YOUMEX and AONI PRO.
And to all the fans, we're grateful for your continued support."
- Yoshiyuki Ito


STAFF
Executive Producer: Junji Fujita (YOUMEX)
Producer: Yoshiyuki Ito (SPARKS)
Studio: YOUMEX STUDIO, CHERRYISLAND, DEN, MAGNET
Engineer: Kiyoshi Okabe, Masataka Fukuda, Yuzo Toki, Yoshiyuki Ito
Sound Producer: Yoshiyuki Ito, Yoko Ueno, Masumi Ito
Cover Illust BY Tadashi Matsumoto
Assistance: Kadokawa Shoten, Asuka Editorial Department
Special thanks to Keiko Takemiya, Seiichiro Aoki, Keiichi Segawa, 3-D
                          PCM complete
                          OFFICE TWO-ONE, AONI PRODUCTION
                          Tranquilizer Product


Pictures used in the booklet: Photographed in Mongolia in July 1993