Anyone wish Macross could try experimenting with music genres more often?

[cheemingwan1234]

If I remember correctly, Macross did try experimenting with music genres in Plus (electronic), 7 (a rock band) and Zero (tribal), but does anyone wish they could try experimenting with different music genres more often?

Here's my personal bucket list of music genres that Macross could experiment with.

Classical orchestra.

Japanese enka (traditional music)

Scottish inspired music (bagpipes and all)

Sabaton inspired heavy metal...(for the antagonists)

Choir

Edited November 7, 2023 by cheemingwan1234

[Seto Kaiba]

1 hour ago, cheemingwan1234 said:

Classical orchestra.

Classical music doesn't typically lend itself to vocal performances... outside of choir or opera.

Macross's schtick is songs more than just music.

 

1 hour ago, cheemingwan1234 said:

Japanese enka (traditional music)

There was an enka singer in Frontier, and one of the character cover albums had his signature song covered by members of the main cast.

That said, traditional art forms are less popular... and Macross is generally aiming for popular music.

 

1 hour ago, cheemingwan1234 said:

Choir

The Mardook in Macross II kind of have this one covered already... albeit it's more operatic wailing than a hymnal.

[sketchley]

Long story short: Macross incorporates music that will sell the most.

The only one in the OP's list that is remotely likely to do that is choir.  However, the current trend for that (in Japan) are for ensemble groups like AKB48.  Unless they have the entire voice actor cast participating, I doubt any show would have the budget for that many singers.

[pengbuzz]

On the bright side: at least Macross will NEVER do POLKA MUSIC! O.O

[Devil 505]

I think it would be interesting to hear some hip-hop added in.  If it worked for Samurai Champloo and Afro Samurai, then why not Macross?