Bounen no Xamdou OST
August 16, 2009
Bounen no Xamdou OST
Xam’d music by Michiru Oshima was one of the best in 2008 
These are some of my favorite tracks:
The theme from episode 20 is one of the most poignant pieces on this OST. It sounds very similar to some other relatively old composition, but I forgot its title…
1.03 Taidou no Tobira ga Hiraku (instrumental)
2.22 Daijunrei Saitechiru Tamashi (vocal)
These two variations feature excellent strings. Nakiami version sets a good build up.
1.25 Yuuhi Koku Ochiru Kage
2.25 Nakiami – Yoru wa Mata Kuru
Xam’d Theme
1.08 Xam’d no Theme ~Gen ni Hitozoe no (vocal)
2.29 Xam’d no Theme Todokanai Tegami (instrumental)
2.01 Chiriyuku Mitama (dramatic version)
“You sit proudly in this cave, like a Queen of Egypt. In my service to you, I shall never know rest.”
1.01 Taiyou no Sobo (vocal)
2.20 Hiruko Hagureta Kodomotachi (instrumental)
“The words of wise men illuminate our lives like the sun. Please listen closely…” Xam’d OST has at least five variations on this theme… These two are my favorite:
1.10 Reihai Saitan no Gi (orchestral)
2.06 Kunshi no Kingen Teki ni Tsuite
Another set of variations I liked, each with a distinct flavor.
2.05 Mae he Yukkuri Ippo Zutsu (orchestral)
1.13 Wasureeru Yasashisa
1.17 Haru – Watashi no Taisetsu na Hito
2.04 Oyako no Kakurenbo (orchestral)
1.26 Nukumori to Tabi Suru Futari
Miscellaneous pieces with interesting sound:
2.12 Jikken (strings)
1.05 Doushin (drums and guitar)
Oh, thanks for posting this. The sample piece sounds promising. I would love to check out the entire ost. I like the ‘batik’ style image too.
You are welcome
I like such drawing style 
It would be interesting to see how you perceive this music because, if I recall, you have not seen the anime. My view is very biased because some scenes are associated with certain music, making the overall impact stronger.
Actually, I did watch the anime on and off, even caught the last episode…just never sat through the entire 26 episodes though I might recap at a later time. I totally love the OP songs by BBS though…absolutely rock and great visuals as well.
Oh, sorry about that. Some individual episodes were excellent, but the plot overall suffered at the end.
The original OP song is just addicting
i think with all the hype that every Kajiura-related/ Yoko Kano-related anime generates, it’s easy to overlook all the other equally talented japanese anime composers, like Oshima-san and Nanase Hikaru.
I’ve been following Oshima-san ever since Le Chevalier D’Eon. That was another impressive OST.
Indeed, other composers need more love
The next and last masterpiece of 2008 music comes out at the end of August: Kuroshitsuji OST (Taku Iwasaki) 
i’ve only just started with Kuroshitsuji….i thought the music style was familiar, it reminded me of “Personal Trinity Soul” and “Now and Then”, also by Iwasaki san, right?
haven’t seen the OSTs for “Kurozuka” nor “Ultraviolet: Code 044″. those were pretty tightly interweaved with the plots too.
Yes, that’s him
I especially liked Now and Then anime 
This is a good AMV based on it.
Oh yes, I also like Kiyoshi Yoshida (Kurozuka). I consider his Kaiba music among the top four of 2008
Jeeze, yes. Those string pieces totally afflicted me while closing off Xamd. Powerful music, it totally shines during the series.
huge ost
Yes, this touching music fits the anime very well
Xam’d definitely had good OST. I was very fond of the OP, too. You know, I think Bones anime have generally very good music overall.
Oh yes, the OP music as well as symbolic visuals were great!
Yes, Bones music tends to be quite good
Great anime …
May I forward your posting ?
nice posting!!!
I am not sure what you mean by forward. You can certainly link to this post.
thank you for sharing!!:-D
You are welcome