Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Music Thread

[QBnoYouko]

Here we discuss the music of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni. As a huge dink for scores in anime and games, I thought I should share the great music with everyone else. The music won't solely be just original soundtracks from the anime series itself but from the original doujin PC game and other works as well. And after all, the Higurashi no Naku Koro ni series is a sound novel. Like visual novels, but there are more emphasis in listening to the sound which can note a change in scene.

The links post below are for Megaupload and/or Sendspace links for downloading. I know we all aren't typically fond of MU but it at least doesn't expire as quick as other upload site so there are two sources I'm using. If anyone has any trouble with these links make sure to let me know. For now, there aren't that many links but I'll be extensively adding a lot more later on. So with that in mind, happy downloading!

For starters, here are the OP and ED theme singles for the anime (Courtesy of Nipponsei for the files):

ANIME MUSIC

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni OP Theme - Higurashi no Naku Koro ni (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=U4CHFN2U)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni ED Theme - why, or why not (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=8LTZ1L8H)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Original Soundtrack (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=48JGRADN)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Original Soundtrack Vol.2 (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=YWGFO9P0)


Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai OP Theme - Naraku no Hana (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=FXWCQ7DP)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai ED Theme - Taishou a (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=4HTCNT0X)

GAME MUSIC

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai - Thanks/you (http://rapidshare.com/files/67770368/_Nipponsei__Higurashi_no_Naku_Koro_ni_Kai_Game_-_Thanks-you.zip.html)
(Mirror (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=8IY2QUKO))

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai Original Soundtrack (PC) (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=0KHNQ419)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai Meakashi-hen ED theme - you (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=IZE94MR8)


Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Matsuri OP Single - Nageki no Mori (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LFCOAWL5)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Matsuri ED Single - escape (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=T218BMYA)

CHARACTER SONGS

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Character CD VOL.1 - Ryugu Rena x Maebara Keiichi - Ooishi Kuraudo (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QLHHLGYL)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Character CD VOL.2 - Sonozaki Mion x Sonozaki Shion (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LFV1RO27)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Character CD VOL.3 - Furude Rika x Houjou Rika (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=JWJSMTNZ)

IMAGE ALBUMS

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Image Album - Kakeramusubi (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MNSK0SWP)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Image Sound Album - Mou Nakanai de (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QCWYARB6)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Image Vocal Album - Dear You (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=88ZZXMQF)

MISCELLANEOUS

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kakera Musubi - Hajimari (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=13LLO7K2)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - You compilation (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=N9BYN35E)
(thanks BakaOnna!)

[Prince Leon]

Great work setting this up. Now we can just direct people here when they ask about the singles in the main discussion thread.

[dspr8_rugged]

OMG. I can't believe I missed the singles for the season one OP and ED. Don't get me wrong, I just want the B-side tracks.

Thanks again, Youko. :nod

[Knight of Fate]

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Image Vocal Album - Dear You (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=88ZZXMQF)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Image Album - Kakeramusubi (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MNSK0SWP)

:hehee

[Clouds-Are-Nice]

Thanks everyone. :amuse

Here's a rapidshare link for Thanks-You
[Nipponsei] Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai Game - Thanks-you.​zip (http://rapidshare.com/files/67770368/_Nipponsei__Higurashi_no_Naku_Koro_ni_Kai_Game_-_Thanks-you.zip.html)

[BakaOnna]

After 2 freaking hours, the upload is finally complete. Geez, that took forever.

This is a compilation of all the versions/variations of You I have on my computer. It contains, I think, 14 different versions of You. Happy listening. I really love some of the remixes, especially the Daybreak one.

Higurashi no naku koro ni - You compilation (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=N9BYN35E)

[dspr8_rugged]

Why isn't there any love for this song? :iria
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Matsuri OP Single - Nageki no Mori (http://www.sendspace.com/file/5og8rj)

And to those who still don't have the Kai OP... shame on you for calling yourself fans.

Just kidding.

Here it is:
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai OP Single - Naraku no Hana (http://www.sendspace.com/file/lobhf4)

EDIT: I also included the Higurashi Chara Songs. I didn't include the audio dramas that were included in the original.

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Character Songs - Rena, Rika, Mion/Shion and Satoko (http://www.sendspace.com/file/29rwv4)

I don't have the original version of the Keiichi-Ooishi rap, but I'm dishing out the Yuki N. remix. I really like this one than the original. :iria

Keiichi Ooishi no Uwasa no Jikenbo ABC (Yuki N. remix) (http://www.sendspace.com/file/fysksj)

[QBnoYouko]

OMG, the rap. I knew that had to be there somewhere. Anyways, thanks everyone. I'll make sure to have them all on top... some time soon. My net kept failing when I was uploading the second anime OST.

[Knight of Fate]

Keiichi Ooishi no Uwasa no Jikenbo ABC (Yuki N. remix) (http://www.sendspace.com/file/fysksj)

DO YOU KNOW OYASHIRO-SAMA? :awesome

[dspr8_rugged]

That rap remix is definitely :awesome beyond words. :iria

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Image Sound Album - Mou Nakanai de (http://www.sendspace.com/file/vfbqs3)

[Souten Kishun]

Wanted to put in my thanks for all this stuff ^___^

I can't believe I'm saying this, but I think the first season's OP is the best one I've ever heard :o

[Knight of Fate]

^I also like the ''Higurashi no Naku Koro ni'' the best. ''Naraku no Hana'' just sound too peaceful compared to it although it's a also a good song. xD

[QBnoYouko]

Anime's second soundtrack is now up for download via MU. Uploading to SS now.

Dates for upcoming releases:
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai Soundtrack Vol.1
2007/12/12

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai Image Album Kokoro Musubi [Regular Edition]
2007/12/21

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai Image Album Kokoro Musubi [w/ DVD, Limited Edition]
2007/12/21

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai Saramawashi hen Vol.1
2007/12/21

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - Character Case Book Vol.1 Hanyu Link Rina Kote (Rinka Kuro)
2007/12/29

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - Character Case Book Vol.2 Sanshi Takano Link Jiro Tomitake
2008/01/16

[Souten Kishun]

Curse that Do you know Oyashiro-sama song. I had it stuck in my head all of yesterday :arg

[QBnoYouko]

Curse that Do you know Oyashiro-sama song. I had it stuck in my head all of yesterday :argYes Hinamizawa!

BTW, it's Keiichi Ooishi no Uwasa Jiken Bo ABC.

[dspr8_rugged]

Bless you, Youko, for delivering that news about upcoming new albums. I'm looking forward to hear more good Higurashi music. :whoo

Curse that Do you know Oyashiro-sama song. I had it stuck in my head all of yesterday
What version did you listen to? The one I posted or the original one? I tell you, the original one has more LSS value than the remix. :lmao

[Souten Kishun]

Bless you, Youko, for delivering that news about upcoming new albums. I'm looking forward to hear more good Higurashi music. :whoo


What version did you listen to? The one I posted or the original one? I tell you, the original one has more LSS value than the remix. :lmao

It was the one QB posted from youtube in the pairings thread xD

[Zaru]

I love some of the Higurashi music.

"Oyashiro-Sama" must be my favourite.

[dspr8_rugged]

It was the one QB posted from youtube in the pairings thread xD

Oh God. I know how you feel. :iria

BTW, nice avy-sig combo, Zaru. :nod

[Zaru]

Thanks rugged :sag

So, still one month until the kai soundtrack gets released? Damn :(

[Souten Kishun]

Oh God. I know how you feel. :iria

>:3

hrm I must download more of these...


BTW, nice avy-sig combo, Zaru. :nod

Woah! Yeah, sig is so pretty :iria and avy is so hilarious :rofl

[dspr8_rugged]

Try to get LSS'd with the "you" compilation. :iria

[QBnoYouko]

Kai's ED theme: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=4HTCNT0X

It's no why, or why not but it has a great atmosphere to it.

Also, according to Nipponsei, Kai's second OST is released January 30th.

[dspr8_rugged]

This one isn't exactly part of any soundtrack and CD of Higurashi, but I just want to share some Eiko Shimamiya goodness.

If you guys love her take on the OPs as well as the B-side tracks in each, then have a feast for the ears with my personal Eiko Shimamiya collection (http://www.sendspace.com/file/a5d82w). :iria

And if anyone has some other songs by her not included in the one I dished out, please do share. :nod

[QBnoYouko]

Uh-oh. A lot of the Sendspace links are dying!!! I think I'll have to get rid of them on the first post soon. Sorry, fellers.

In other news, I have the OST for the Kai games (PC). LOTS of great tracks including piano scores with many of them being arrangements of you/thanks.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=0KHNQ419

BTW, Ruggy, if you could reupload Eiko's collection again, that'd be great. I didn't get the chance to download it yet.

[QBnoYouko]

Some of the files have been changed to MU now. Also, here's the famous you song again, this time performed by the seiyuu of Mion/Shion, and it sounds lovely. I uploaded it a long time ago on MU by mistake, lol.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=IZE94MR8

[Clouds-Are-Nice]

Wow. ^^

Thanks for organizing everything in the first post QBnoYouкo, it looks really amazing. :nod

[QBnoYouko]

Reuploading the old character songs, starting with Rena/Keiichi+Ooishi. Yep, the original Keiichi Ooishi no Uwasa no Jikenbo ABC in all its glory.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QLHHLGYL

[dspr8_rugged]

BTW, Ruggy, if you could reupload Eiko's collection again, that'd be great. I didn't get the chance to download it yet.
I actually sent you the link via PM, but to those who are interested, here's the link to some Eiko Shimamiya greatness. :nod

http://www.sendspace.com/file/q37uen

[QBnoYouko]

I actually sent you the link via PM, but to those who are interested, here's the link to some Eiko Shimamiya greatness. :nod

http://www.sendspace.com/file/q37uenThanks, mate. I shant forget this time.

I took the time to upload some more too! I've no idea what this is really, so I have it under Misc.:
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kakera Musubi - Hajimari (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=13LLO7K2)

And the rest of the Chara CDs:
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Character CD VOL.2 - Sonozaki Mion x Sonozaki Shion (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LFV1RO27)
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Character CD VOL.3 - Furude Rika x Houjou Rika (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=JWJSMTNZ)

Mion/Shion combo is my favorite one because Yukino Satsuki's voice is love. Singing the same thing in two different voices and syncing them together sounds lovely.

[dspr8_rugged]

Hajimari is just a sampler for Kakera Musubi. Nothing much in it really.

And yes, Chara CD 2 is definitely win.