Mysteries of Yoshitsune I&II
| Moon Saga - Mysteries of Yoshitsune I&II | ||||
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| File:Mysteries of Yoshitsune I&II Soundtrack.jpg | ||||
| Soundtrack album by Gackt | ||||
| Released | October 1, 2014 | |||
| Genre | Instrumental, Electronic | |||
| Length | 40:54 70:32 |
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| Label | G&Lovers | |||
| Producer | Gackt | |||
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Moon Saga - Mysteries of Yoshitsune I&II is a theatre stage play written, composed and directed by Japanese recording artist Gackt. The original soundtrack was released on October 1, 2014 and compiles music from the theatre stage play. It consists of two music CDs for each chapter, the first of which was performed in 2012, while the second was performed in 2014.
Theatre Play
The "Moon Saga - Yoshitsune Hiden" (Moon Saga 義経秘伝 lit. Mysteries of Yoshitsune?), is a theatre stage play written, directed, and composed by Gackt, who acted in the lead role.[1] The costume and artwork design was done by Clamp.[2] It premiered on July 15 at Akasaka ACT Theatre in Tokyo, continued at Misono-za in Nagoya, at Assembly Hall in Fukuoka, at Umeda Arts Theater in Osaka, and ended with additional dates on October 2 at Tokyo International Forum, for a total of sixty shows.[1][3] At several plays, with help of Ashinaga organization, orphans from the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake were invited and also received a monetary donation for scholarship.[4][5] On July 12, 2013, a limited DVD recording of the "Chapter 1" was released.
The sequel "Chapter 2" began its run on August 8, 2014, at Meiji-za in Tokyo and continued at Shin Kabukiza in Osaka, at NTK Hall Forest Hall in Nagoya, and at other halls and theatres around the country. The production run ended on October 31 at Omiya Sonic City Hall in Saitama, for a total of forty shows.[6][7] For the female character Hiyori, public auditions were held.[8][9] In June 2015 was released limited DVD recording of the "Chapter 2". On March 09, 2016 was released the standard DVD edition.
On August 2, 2014 a novel was released by the same name as the theatre production.[10]
The show is notable for the first major use of projection mapping in theatre stage play.[7][11][12]
Moon Saga
Conceptually, the story of "Moon" is separated in four chapters, roughly, first chapter from the year 700 to 1300, second from 1300 to 1600, third from 1600 to current time, and fourth from current time to future.[13] The work in 2002 and 2003 covered the fourth chapter, while in 2005 in between the second and third chapter.[13] The whole story is set in both Europe and Asia, depending on the story and meaning wanted to be expressed.[13]
The story from the first chapter follows the "darkside inhabitants" - darts, who were scattered all over Europe, fighting for different countries even against fellow "people" (inhabitants).[14] The second chapter how they tried to make something that will surpass them and for purpose of fighting, so were created 13 "shitos" (使徒, apostle, disciple), but their body was incomplete and couldn't appear under the sun.[14] From the third chapter, now known as "vampires", is followed their life.[14] They didn't pursue their purpose of life, and as become aware of the darkness inside them, raises the question what is now purpose of their existence.[14]
In the story vampires were presented as an way of expressing the reflection of humans.[13] They long for immortality believing it's a wonderful thing, while vampires know how painful such an existence is and seek a peaceful death.[13] The "Moon" story is a symbolic story of war, the repeating of human sins, questioning what's the meaning of human life.
The theatre play is set in first chapter, in the late Heian (794 to 1185) and early Kamakura period (1185 to 1333) in Japan. The main character is young adult Yoshitsune Minamoto, from the Minamoto clan.[1] Like previous chapters, it is a historical fiction, a world with supernatual powers and spirits (Mononokes).[1] The idea was to create a story where the Oni (Japanese demons) were the origin of vampires, and eventually of the central character.[15]
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Gackt C.
| Chapter I | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "Shishi Funjin (Theme of Moon Saga I)" | 4:08 |
| 2. | "Furin Kazan - Prologue" | 1:37 |
| 3. | "Ikki Tousen - History" | 1:43 |
| 4. | "Suiten Ippeki - Kamakura" | 1:26 |
| 5. | "Kinshi Gyokuyou - Imperial Place" | 1:42 |
| 6. | "Kousai Rikuri - Deep Forest" | 3:34 |
| 7. | "Kenbou Jussu - Sorcery" | 5:28 |
| 8. | "Chibou Hyakusyutsu - Psychic" | 1:16 |
| 9. | "Hiyoku Renri - Soldier of Love" | 2:59 |
| 10. | "Kogun Huntou - Battle of Mizushima" | 2:05 |
| 11. | "Aibetsu Riku - Lost Angel" | 2:29 |
| 12. | "Daigo Tettei - Oumi Province" | 1:42 |
| 13. | "Haisuino Zin - Last Stand" | 1:28 |
| 14. | "Kishin Kakusei - Fierce God" | 1:35 |
| 15. | "Gekka Yasou - Sakazuki" | 2:20 |
| 16. | "Setsugetsu Fuka - Epilogue" | 5:22 |
| Chapter II | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "Shippu Doto (Theme of Moon Saga II)" | 3:55 |
| 2. | "Oukou Shousou - Throne Room" | 2:31 |
| 3. | "Kyoto Yashiki - Kyoto" | 2:11 |
| 4. | "Sengun Manba - Heike's Army" | 2:51 |
| 5. | "Ishin Denshin - Telepathy" | 4:31 |
| 6. | "Shokan No Gi - Conspiracy" | 3:48 |
| 7. | "Okuryo Rakugetsu - Fall of the Moon" | 2:47 |
| 8. | "Anchu Mosaku - Thorny Path" | 2:15 |
| 9. | "Shinten Dochi - Tense Atmosphere" | 2:18 |
| 10. | "Ranbo Roseki - Run Amok" | 1:17 |
| 11. | "Kanhouno Majiwari - Mind Reader" | 2:50 |
| 12. | "Isshi Doujin - Brotherhood" | 1:22 |
| 13. | "Kairyoku Ranshin - Monster" | 1:40 |
| 14. | "Isshoku Sokuhatsu - Explosive Situation" | 2:13 |
| 15. | "Shinten Douchi - Headache Attack" | 2:59 |
| 16. | "Heike Houkai - Collapse" | 2:55 |
| 17. | "Chibo Hyakushutsu - Intrigue" | 2:19 |
| 18. | "Tesshin Sekicho - Arousal" | 2:17 |
| 19. | "Rikisen Hunto - Fierce Battle" | 3:44 |
| 20. | "Shimen Soka - Silence" | 1:54 |
| 21. | "Ryuto Koto - Duel" | 1:41 |
| 22. | "Eka Danpi - Decision" | 1:43 |
| 23. | "Kien Kyoto - Darkness" | 4:19 |
| 24. | "Esha Jori - Destiny" | 2:32 |
| 25. | "Soshi Unjo - Again" | 2:56 |
| 26. | "Kacho Fugetsu - Epilogue" | 4:44 |
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