"The title of this album entry may be incorrect. From the number of tracks, it appears to be what is properly known as, "Space Battleship Yamato, BackGround Music (BGM) Part 1" (published by Nippon Columbia, COCC-12869). If so, it is INDEED a wonderful set of instrumental music selections which were featured in the first TV season (the journey to Iscandar) of the American adaptatation of Yamato known as "Star Blazers". I already own BGM #1, so I cannot comment as a result of buying it here. BUT, based on the other reviewer's comments, this must be BGM #1. Buy it! One note: BGM #1 is all in MONO (like the TV show!). BGM #2 (apparently not listed by Amazon) covers the Comet Empire TV series, and is in STEREO."
The MUST HAVE CD for Star Blazers Fans
James Lui | Honolulu, Hawaii | 01/15/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you love Star Blazers like I do, you must buy this CD! If you remember any songs from the cartoon, they will probably be on here. I have this CD and the Comet Empire one too. Let me tell you, THEY ROCK!"
"If you loved StarBlazers, then this is a must have! Although the openning and closing tracks are sung in Japanese, there is so much! All the beautiful symphonic sections truly moved me. I think I couldn't be much more pleased. Get it while you can."
Brings back good feelings
toddguy | Palm Beach Gardens, FL USA | 04/08/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This CD is excellent. It is indeed the Background Music from the first season. I especially like the 2nd and 19th movements; They bring back images of the planet bombs traveling through space (with the lady singing with reverb), and the jovial return to the ship after mining the Titanite. If you enjoyed the 1st season's music, it's a must have. The Japanese have created beautiful string arrangements."
Track Listings (32) - Disc #1