'Attack on Titan' OST Gets Jazzy Album Reimagining

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There are a lot of things to love about Attack on Titan, from its epic action to tense interpersonal drama and vivid characterizations. All of these factors have made the anime one of the most popular series—animated or not—in the world, and the series’ powerful original soundtrack has in no small way helped to elevate the show to the international phenomenon it is. Composed by Hiroyuki Sawano (whose credits range everywhere else from Studio Trigger’s Kill la Kill to the trailer for League of Legends’ Star Guardians), the series’ OST uses intensely eclectic instrumentation and vocals to hit at the core of the series’ emotional moments. For many fans, the music serves as one of the series’ most memorable highlights. While the intensity of the original soundtrack has wowed countless fans around the world, an interesting new reimagining comes from a pair of Japanese performers trained and specialized in—of all things—easy listening jazz.

Gentle Love, the stage name of jazz saxophonist Norihiko Hibino (performer on the soundtracks for Metal Gear Solid 4 and the Bayonetta series) and pianist AYAKI (performer for Persona Q and Etrian Odyssey), are no strangers to adopting the music of pop culture for a more mellow musical ear. With their first attempt at adapting anime music, their forthcoming album aims to bring a sense of mellow tranquility to anime’s most traumatic dystopia.

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The album is titled "Prescription for Sleep: Attack on Titan", and the endeavor marks the twelfth entry for the group’s Billboard-charting “Prescription for Sleep” album series. “Prescription for Sleep” originated from Gentle Love’s desire to reimagine some of the most iconic video game OSTs, and their previous