[Touhou Metal] CROW'SCLAW - Phantom Ensemble

Title: Phantom Ensemble
Circle: CROW'SCLAW
Arranger: TAKA
Album: THE FLAMES OF THE INFERNO
Composer: ZUN, Team Shanghai Alice
Original: Phantom Ensemble, Stage 4 Boss theme of the Prismriver sisters from Touhou 8, Perfect Cherry Blossom

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I really wanted to upload this one, being the first Phantom Ensemble arrange on my channel so far (though I plan on doing a UI-70 double upload later). Also, because the intro riff is absolutely enchanting, from the acoustic play to the powerful electric riff. The take on the song isn't particularly original, staying far too faithful to Phantom Ensemble's melody, and taking no chances, but being as I love PE it was a chance of hearing Crow'sClaw take on it. It plays out somewhat like a power ballad and it's still a very addicting listen.

Though I have to say, Taka shines really during the outro, reprising the acoustic riff from the intro, he plays us off slowly with out a heartfelt solo, slowly fading to black. The song really feels far too short, and at the end, it's also really sad. I personally think this song would have been a great finisher for the album.

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