ZOE2 trailer song ?

[Greywolf]

I guess some of you have seen the Zone of the Enders 2 Trailer. I would like to know what's the name of the song in the trailer, who's playing it and where can I get it.

Please, help!

[Bucky]

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After Tokyo Game Show 2002 (TGS), the main theme of ZOE The 2nd Runner "Beyond the Bounds" has gone over. Even those who could not go to TGS probably heard and noticed the unique tune when watching the TGS trailer.

Since we showed the trailer, we have received many questions like "What do the lyrics say?" and "Who composed it?"
We are answering these questions.

The following are the profile of composer Maki Kirioka (Konami JPN) and her comments on "Beyond the Bound".
We are also showing the English lyrics of "Beyond the Bounds".


Maki Kirioka profile
Z.O.E
"flowing destiny" (Ending Theme Song 1) --- music, lyrics
"A Light with a name of HOPE" (Ending Theme Song 2) --- music in-game music
Tokimeki Memorial Drama Series vol.1 -- Tabidachi no Uta
Tokimeki Memorial Drama Series vol.2 -- Irodori no Lovesong
Tokimeki Memorial Drama Series vol.3 -- Niji-iro no Seishun

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Maki Kirioka's comments on "Beyond the Bounds"

When composing this song, I first talked to Director Murata and thought that I wanted a upbeat track that matches the speedy story. I read the scenario while imagining all kinds of song. And then I heard lyrics bombarding like those in some ethnic song, with wild violin melodies during the interlude.

When I created the melody, I thought that the opening melody should come with a scat that sounds ethnic -- even foreign -- like a spell. And I decided that the actual song portion should be in English that anyone can relate to.

I had no idea if anyone in Japan could sing this song. I was a bit worried. But when I had Mr. Daisaku Kume arrange this song, he introduced me to singer Maki Kimura. As a result, it became a wonderful song, sung wonderfully as I imagined in the first place.
(Kimura-san normally sings gentle songs, and she said she's never sung this way in the past. She has opened a new door herself when doing this song. Kume-san arranged the ending theme of the previous game, and he has done a great job turning this song into a touching piece.)
,br> As for the lyrics, Director Murata came up with the overall image. The melody of the "spell" portion is based on Sana's idea and then fixed, using Finnish as a reference. The English lyrics were written by Scott Dolph. ("The bue bird flies away" was Sana's idea -- the blue bird symbolizing the main mech Jehuty.)

I hope that the power of all those involved reach your ears and that you cherish this song along with the game "Zone of the Enders The 2nd Runner".

Maki Kirioka




Special single CD distributed
at Tokyo Game Show 2002

- Beyond the Bounds -
Lyrics : Scott Dolph ?• Sana
Music : Maki Kirioka
Arrangement : Daisaku Kume
Song : Maki Kimura



Message of the blowing wind
Erasing memories
Stars are the witnesses of our existence

Change is what the world awaits
Could that be peace or war?
The answer no one knows
Trusting the break of dawn
The blue bird flies away


Travelling beyond the bounds
We have to take that step
What are we waiting for? It's now or never

Fear to see "The World to Be"
Is why we hesitate
Repeat the same mistake
Hoping to break new ground
The blue bird flies away


Reaching out to catch the sun
To hold it in our hands
Longing for something strong to hide our weakness

Soon the light may disappear
Nothing is meant to last
Yet we believe our world
Searching for happiness
The blue bird flies away

[Greywolf]

Thanks a lot!

[Bucky]

No problemo

Slow time at work, so it gave me something to do B)