What You Need to Know:
- Renowned anime singer TRUE released their special edition of the “Sound! Euphonium: Ensemble Contest” theme song “Ensemble” on Friday, August 4th.
- The 4th main theme in the “Sound! Euphonium” series was composed by Takuya Watanabe of “Soundscape” fame. “Eupho” themes thus far have been upbeat toe-tappers, but this song is a gentle and affirming mid-tempo ballad that supports all those who are working hard towards their dreams. It is also the first to include a string arrangement, which only serves to enhance TRUE’s warm, majestic lyrics. The song is wonderful on its own, of course, but has so much more impact when paired with the movie. Please experience it for yourself in theaters!
- A music video for the song has also been released. Blackboard style animation works in concert with real photographs and rotoscoping to depict the hills and valleys of everyday life. The smallest things during our time as students could have sent us over the moon or plunged us into the darkest depths. Although this video focuses on student life, it was designed to give those of us who have graduated a chance to reflect on those days and our current selves in a new light.
Product Information
Release Date: Friday, August 4th, 2023
Title: Special Edition “Sound! Euphonium: Ensemble Concert” Theme Song “Ensemble”
Artist: TRUE
Item No.: LACM-24407
Price: 1,320 yen (inc. tax)
Produced by: Bandai Namco Music Live
Distributor: Bandai Namco Film Works
TRUE（Miho Karasawa） Profile
Born July 15th
Tokyo, Japan
Debuting as “TRUE” in 2014, she got her start singing the opening theme song for the anime Buddy Complex and went on to sing a slew of other theme songs including those from That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime and Violet Evergarden. TRUE is a skilled singer able to sing all kinds of songs, from intensely passionate ones to majestic ballads.
Streamed over 40 million times online, Violet Evergarden’s theme song “Sincerely” has become one of TRUE’s signature songs. It has garnered a substantial following and made appearances at anime concerts and events around the world.
In addition to singing, she writes lyrics under her real name, Miho Karasawa. She was involved in composing music for the anime Aikatsu Stars! and Macross Delta, as well as for a number of character songs, artists and voice actors including Eir Aoi and Inori Minase.
Source: Official Press Release