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for the

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series ''

Macross Plus is a four-episode anime OVA and theatrical movie in the ''Macross'' series. It was the first sequel to the original ''Macross'' television series that took place in the official timeline ('' Macross II'' was quickly retconned by series creato ...

''. The series has been described as needing "an extremely strong score to support the plot about the rise of a popular singing idol who turns out to be a computer generated

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". This is none other than

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, whose music itself is featured in the series. There are four albums: two soundtracks and two albums featuring the songs of Sharon Apple. All four albums were first released in Japan beginning in October 1994 up through November 1995. ''Macross Plus Soundtrack'' and ''Macross Plus Soundtrack II'' have also been released in the

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. ''Macross Plus'' features the work of renowned Japanese musician and composer

Yoko Kanno is a Japanese composer, arranger and music producer best known for her work on the soundtracks of anime series, television series, live-action films, video games, and advertisements. She was born in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. She has wri ...

. While ''

Please Save My Earth , sometimes abbreviated ''Bokutama'', is a '' shōjo'' manga by Saki Hiwatari. It was published by Hakusensha from 1986 to 1994 in the magazine ''Hana to Yume'' and collected in 21 volumes (''tankōbon''). The series was adapted as a six-p ...

'' was the first anime series that she composed for, her work on ''Macross Plus'' has tended to overshadow the former. Kanno's ''Macross Plus'' compositions have been described as seeming "to be written in a far future or a distant galaxy," yet still retain their listener appeal. Kanno has stated that several of the songs such as "SANTI-U" and "Pulse" do not feature actual languages, but rather sound like them. She has also described ''Macross Plus'' executive director Shoji Kawamori as not being very detailed when it came to musical instruction.

Macross Plus Original Soundtrack

''Macross Plus Original Soundtrack'' is the first soundtrack for the OVA series and the sole soundtrack on which vocalist

Mai Yamane is a Japanese singer, known for her work on the '' Cowboy Bebop'' soundtrack with Yoko Kanno and her 1980 hit ''Tasogare''. Early life and solo career Her career started in 1979 when she participated and won the prize in Yamaha Music Foundation' ...

makes an appearance. It features three vocal tracks. "After, in the Dark" which is sung by Yamane is the ending theme song for episodes 1 through 3. "Voices", which recurs throughout the series, is sung by

Akino Arai is a Japanese singer, songwriter, and lyricist for various anime theme songs and shows, including '' Record of Lodoss War'', '' Please Save My Earth'', '' Macross Plus'', '' Outlaw Star'', '' Kaze no Stigma'', '' Maoyu'', and ''Aria The Originat ...

, the singing voice for the character

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; its main melody is based on ''Sicilienne'', featured in the '' Pelléas et Mélisande'' by Gabriel Fauré. It is the second ending theme song, appearing on episode 4, and is also the ending theme song for '' Macross Plus: Movie Edition'', the theatrical version of ''Macross Plus'', which was released on August 27, 1995. "SANTI-U" by

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is one of Sharon Apple's songs. Members of the

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were also involved in the production, and part of the album was recorded in

Tel Aviv Tel Aviv-Yafo ( he, תֵּל־אָבִיב-יָפוֹ, translit=Tēl-ʾĀvīv-Yāfō ; ar, تَلّ أَبِيب – يَافَا, translit=Tall ʾAbīb-Yāfā, links=no), often referred to as just Tel Aviv, is the most populous city in the ...

. The album cover features a CG of one of Sharon Apple's logos.

Track listing

Sharon Apple: The Cream P-U-F

is a mini album featuring four

songs. It was only released in Japan.

Track listing

Macross Plus Original Soundtrack II

''Macross Plus Original Soundtrack II'' is the second soundtrack for the OVA series. "Idol Talk" by

is the opening theme song for episode 2, while "Pulse" by Mongolian artist Wuyontana is the opening theme song for episode 4, marking her only solo appearance. She appears alongside Arai,

, and Koko Komine as the Raiché Coutev Sisters, who perform A Sai Ën. The album cover features a CG of one of Sharon Apple's logos.

Track listing

Macross Plus Original Soundtrack Plus - for fans only

''Macross Plus Original Soundtrack Plus - for fans only'' features instrumentals and alternate versions of vocals not featured in the first two original soundtracks. It also includes music from '' Macross Plus: Movie Edition'', the theatrical version of ''Macross Plus'', which was released on August 27, 1995. The a cappella version of "Voices" by

is the opening theme song for episode 1. Members of the

and

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were involved in the production, with some of the recordings being done in

and

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. Like ''The Cream P-U-F'', ''for fans only'' was only released in Japan.

Track listing

References

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Yoko Kanno's discography
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