Three Years Crafting a Cybernetic Soundscape: The Connection Between Cornelius and Ghost in the Shell
Read the interview here: theghostintheshell.jp/news/cornelius-interview
Cornelius dedicated three years to composing music for “Ghost in the Shell: Arise.” He skillfully blends traditional instruments with electronic sounds to envision a cyber-society where “the essence of soul” is central. In his discussions about creating both soundtracks and theme songs while remaining true to sci-fi elements, he reflects on how this project has shaped his journey as an artist.
The opening Theme “Ghost in the Shell: Arise”
Music by: Cornelius
Director: Yugo Nakamura
This avant-garde approach incorporates still images from anime set against urban landscapes.It captures cyborg ambiguity by integrating them into real-world settings.
Ending Theme for Border: 1 - “Jibun ga Inai” by salyu x salyu
Lyrics by: Shintaro Sakamoto
Composition by: Keigo Oyamada
Directed by: Koichiro Tsujikawa
Performance by: Salyu
This visually poetic piece layers bodies and voices to explore themes surrounding absence versus presence.
Ending Theme for Border 2 – “Soto wa Senjou dayo” featuring Ichiko Aoba & Cornelius
Lyrics penned by shintaro Sakamoto.
The composition is crafted by Keigo Oyamada.
This piece subtly interrogates humanity through innocent children’s faces amidst societal loneliness depicted as a battlefield.
The Ending Theme for Border 3 – “Coronary heart Grenade” performed by Sean Lennon & Cornelius
< h 2 > Ending theme for Border 4 – “Split Spirit” featuring Yukihiro Takahashi & Metafive < / h 2 >
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Lyrics composed By Shintaro Sakamoto
Composition orchestrated by ke igo oy amada
Directed By ko ich iro ts uj ik awa
CG/VFX designed By Munechika Inudo
This stunning visual poem showcases Maaya Sakamoto’s ethereal voice where cities intertwine with bodies blurring lines between reality versus virtuality.
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“Ghost within The shell : arise O.S.T.”
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“ghost within The shell : New Movie O.S.T.” composed By corneli us < br />
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A glimpse into keigo Oyamada’s Journey:
Born January 27th ,1969 Tokyo Japan after Flipper’s Guitar disbanded back ’91 he embarked solo career adopting name ‘Corneli us’ since ’93 His albums first Interrogate Award along side69/96 achieved remarkable success establishing him pivotal figure during shibuya-kei movement era.In2006 Sensurround + B aspects received nomination Grammy Awards (51st) USA Currently active across diverse fields collaborating remixing producing works numerous artists both domestically internationally.