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Title: A work of art, inseparable from the film
Review: Ghost in the Shell is my favorite anime film of all time, and the soundtrack is one reason why. It is, in my opinion, the best anime soundtrack I've ever heard. It combines the haunting rhythms of folk drums with computer synth sounds and choral chants to produce a truly haunting sound. The first time I saw the film, I was captivated by the musical interlude (which I later learned was "Floating Museum").But it is definitely pricey considering the length, and some of the tracks don't stand well on their own. To me, it is worth owning the soundtrack because it helps to evoke the mood of the film, a mood that I find conducive to work. If you haven't seen the film, I recommend you first watch the film and then decide if the music moves you. To me, the soundtrack and the film go hand in hand. Kenji Kawai and Mamoru Oshii are perfectly in synch in this collaboration.
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