Yoko Kanno & Ilaria Graziano - Monochrome

[platinumlance]

eargasm. that is all.

[Mattisbehindyou]

the door sound is actually a mechanical keyboard sound

[cymbaline53]

MONOKUROMUUUUUAAAH

[MastroHo]

"Taxi Driver"

[Devilsky756]

Are they saying "Who taught you emotions" ?

[gredrable]

@Devilsky756 yep

[linewman1]

can anyone give me the download link for this?

[konttka]

does anyone know whats the music in background in the "barrage" SAC episode during tachikomas rescueing batou!??

[TaurusType]

@konttka You might be thinking of "Good by my master"

[kille2231]

I swear...this episode relates a lot to the people in society nowadays...so many people living out in their own scenarios where they can easily get their deepest desires of being acknowledged by others throughout their lifetime; yet in reality they have to struggle with all their might just to get others' acknowledgment.

Gino is really a perfect example of a typical man living an unsatisfying lifestyle...in fact; I almost felt sorry for this guy. :(

And good choice of music. Keep it up man.

[tofikmeister]

it reminds me of Bjork :D!

[DarkSoujirox]

@tofikmeister me too

[MrJennyV1]

this is so pretty.



[ArkusVI]

When i actully saw this episode it made me feel like i was seeing myself im like Gino but i dont have fantasies of killing, mine are abit like becoming the modern Napoleon Bonaparte taking over a country and making it better but i have to agree with n64314.

[disluxia]

where cani download this

[ninjakittyrox]

Ohmy. Don't ask why, but the major reminds me of lady gaga.

[YvesIsaki]

I liked the illustrated nostalgia when ever they showed her in the episode of this pic. And the song mixes well.

[freezerbabies]

is it me, of does it sound like doors are opening and closing in the background? I like the song, but the door sounds are killing me. Very distracting.

[XCrusherX1]

Answers to this comment deleted. Sorry, no space here for meaningless personal quarrels. Disliking something is an opinion as well, so please respect that and don't answer with insults.

Actually it was a bit distracting for me too when I first put attention to it (which was pretty late since I was always so blown away ;)), but I really can't imagine anything more fitting for the song's theme, since it adds a lot of discomposure to the dominating melancholy. Never thought of doors though :D.

[ThreepwoodH]

@XCrusherX1 to give this another impression: always thought it was a stapler or hole puncher in a ureau, giving the impression of monotonous work each day in, day out.

[bukumodels]

@XCrusherX1 lol!

[hailmolvania]

@freezerbabies

it's especially distracting if you listen to it at night with your headphones on, the first couple times I listened to this, I kept turning around to check, if somebody was around or not.

[pizzicatoblue]

@hailmolvania Me too! I use to listen to this song in my dorm room at night and I always thought that someone was at my door.

[Noctis198]

@pizzicatoblue I swear I thought the same thing when i was here at my dorm.

[lovemydobe]

@freezerbabies lol i'm glad you found that distracting as well...whenever I have AIM up I think people have left or something xD

[iTeets]

@freezerbabies  Yeah I was thinking the same thing lol.

[rhapsodyblue56]

@freezerbabies Same here. I always stand the door sounds supposing there's any deep meaning in them lol

[xXwAcKoGrRlXx]

@freezerbabies Haha. When I hear the door sound, I think of someone logging off of AIM.

[ChainX]

@freezerbabies

I'm the very same way. It's the same SFX used in older video games. My brain picks up on it straight away and takes me out of the song. Too bad, as it's really lovely other wise.

[xXVocaloidsXx]

this is the only video tht has the lyrics =3= i luv gits the best action anime to watch!

[delaisla777]

it would be mp4 not mp3...juz sayingggg

[Sesshymarusgirl]

Hm, I had watched a documentary of some kind, and I had thought it said the matrix was based off of Ghost in the Shell.

[MightVisionX]

@Sesshymarusgirl Yeah ... the Wachowski Bros. are both big Gits-fans. And they made Matrix after watching gits ;-)

[philgunman]

it was,alot of movies are. ghost in the shell is legendary

[dragon6780]

it was the wachowski bros that in fact said that the matrix was based off ghost in the shell the 1st movie in an interview

[RunFasterPussycat]

what blows my mind is that they are all ready to do a live action ghost in the shell but it never occured to anyone in hollywod to make a screen adaptation of wiliam gibson's novels and he is the grandfather of the entire cyberpunk genre.

Another sign that filmakers are clueless

[OrientalMarine]

@RunFasterPussycat

Yeah, I know right?! I'd like to see how hollywood would do with Neuromancer. William Gibson should have been in line first for some movies. I don't seem to understand as to why they want to do a GitS film when the series was inspired off of the Matrix in the first place.

[cake89]

hahahah "the series was inspired off of the Matrix" lmao wow are you ignorant

[OrientalMarine]

@cake89

So it was the other way around, my bad? Jesus.

[Nades129]

Somebody is making a screen adapt of W.G. Novels. Forgot the name, but I think u can find a name on the net

[jibberjabber098]

It's occured. Often.

Remember Johnny Mnemonic? There's one example.

Also, Neuromancer has been in 'talks' since the 80s. The closest step was recently, when Hayden Christensen was rumored of playing Case.

[OrientalMarine]

Just the photo you have up to accompany the music is powerful. It makes you think about how difficult and straining it is for one like Gino to go on with life, bottling up false pasts and striving for some form of acceptance from others. Combat battles last for hours, days, weeks; But the scars are permanent.

I agree with n64314.

[XCrusherX1]

Absolutely.

The whole scene was pretty powerful to me. It seemed like all his desires finally became reachable, but yet everything was still so distant.

Pretty good comments here, browsing through them really makes me smile. Music is such a wonderful way of communication. :)

[OrientalMarine]

I can probably account for about 200+ of your view count on this video. Ha ha. I agree with the music and communication connection!

This "live-action" Ghost In the Shell movie had better have some good music along the lines of Yoko, but I bet against it since Hollywood will probably promote some new mainstream music by randomly adding it into the soundtrack. Then again, I strongly dislike the fact that a live-action is even being made.

[OrientalMarine]

I'd like to think that Ghost In the Shell should be left as it is. I don't think a live-action will do any good for the artistic and philosophical ranges of the series, and it's a bit obvious that the movie is being produced partially for the purpose of introducing new fans to the GitS universe.

That's just me. :)

[Numberx23]

@OrientalMarine makes you feel for them :(

[crapObear2323]

The guy suffered from severe PTSD (Post-traumatic Stess Disorder) from the 2nd Vietnam War. And yes, he was insane and broken by the war.

[TheTerrorUforgot]

The poor guy in this episode... He was batshit insane and lost his crotch to an STD.

[BeoProductions]

idk why ppl gave u thumbs down cuz you're exactly right on what happened to the dude.

[TheTerrorUforgot]

Who knows?

[n64314]

In a way a lot of people today are just like him. Living out their fantasies in there heads and never making any attempt to put them in to action. Maybe not to his extent like mentally creating a false past for himself or thinking about carrying out an assassination plot but deep down inside we all thirst for recognition and acceptance.

[TheTerrorUforgot]

Deep insight. Thanks for that.

[allthatishere]

@n64314 Wow, i never though of it like that after seeing this episode. Thank you for enlightening me.

[Ra3D]

for ne1 who knows, can you post the lyricist's name

[XCrusherX1]

Sure, edited! :)

[em2kid]

this is such a great song!!!

[chato10110]

i aways listen to this at nite it makes me go to sleep fast!

i love it

[XCrusherX1]

Hm, interesting. I guess I'd rather had problems to sleep after listening to this because the song hits so deep.

[chato10110]

lol i do that too whenever i want to get sad or in the mood i listen to this but other than that the song sounds so peaceful

[Oblivionkig49]

I love this fucking song OMG!!!!

[EyeOfTheDragonfly]

I've actually never been too much a fan of the episode this was in, but I love the song itself. There's the smooth, slow lyrics and melody over the chaotic background, and it's all at a very measured pace - it's in no hurry to get where it's going, and I think that actually forces you to listen to at least some of the lyrics and think about them.

[mmmhyeah]

if you like this song just look for the whole gits soundtrack compilation from the first two movies and series

(which i own:P)

[fireheatrail]

does anyone no where i could download this song

[Lenariet]

Do you want me to upload it somewhere?

[rdx86]

Amazing song

[InfiniteRagnarok]

Can anyone tell me where to get this song?

[Lenariet]

Do you want me to upload it somewhere?

[InfiniteRagnarok]

No thanks, I just downloaded the whole GITS ost lol. Thanks anyway ^^

[stupidconfusedidiot]

Near the end, in the background of the music, it sounds like a lock is constantly being opened admist methodic gunshots.

I really enjoyed this lovely piece of perfection. <3 <3 <3

[lilj2345]

For me "The Android And I" episode was great

[peach55]

Can you be something more that black, white and grey?!? I LOVE THAT!!!

[otaku8489]

Beautiful song and episode, gino is so pityable.

ONe of my fave episodes.

[BeretABC]

that was a good episode

and i love this song....

well, just about every song from GITS is amazing : D

[callsignsloth]

such a good song

[linxZuraith]

You just cant go wrong with Ilaria's voice.

[magiclanime1124]

i love this song it so good and i rember this episode of ghost in the shell it was good but not my faviorte. still the song is amazing i love yoko kanno she is great especially with Ilaria Graziano.

[Omelphy]

Danke für den Upload, ein schönes Lied.

[dreamsinmonochrome]

Very, very beautiful song. Last time I checked Youtube, I couldn't find it...it's awesome you put it up :) I just love her voice and how it fits against the background music/sound effects.

I have to make a comment on the lyrics - the part where she sings "Who taught you emotions?" seems to be a schizophrenic duet-challenge.

[XCrusherX1]

So you mean that both sides of him are saying that to each other? Interesting thought :).

And yes, it's like this song is actually a part of the story. Really an amazing work.

[Lenariet]

There are no "two sides". This guy is simply unsatisfied with his current work and/or life. He dreams of being some kind of a "hero", he wants to change something, yet he is incapable to break through the daily routine he lives through. This has nothing to do with schizophrenia, it's just that sort of "mind games" and imaginations pretty much everyone of us - or rather every "proletarian", as Motoko describes it - sometimes has.

[KOGR11]

@Lenariet well explained

[Numberx23]

@Lenariet So very very true

[Ra3D]

and thanks for the lyrics too

[danziver57]

I love this song.