The ever growing popularity of established violinist Ayako Ishikawa has led to the famed musician at last releasing an album featuring many of her revered anime covers, garnering acclaim from fans and perhaps converting a few into classical music otaku as well…
The talented Ishikawa has apparently been a violinist since the age of four, traversing to different parts of the world in whilst building her skills and winning several international awards as a result – after retiring from the Eminence Symphony Orchestra, she took to posting covers for anime and games on her YouTube channel, a step up in stature if ever there were one.
Ishikawa’s rendition of Evangelion’s Cruel Angel Thesis:
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s “Ninjari Banban”:
To Aru Kagaku no Railgun’s “Only my Railgun”:
The album, entitled “Anime Classics”, can be pre-ordered now and will be available December 9th – and in celebration of her CD debut, Ishikawa will hold a concert at Ebisu Garden Hall in Tokyo on December 27th.
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Boku Dake ga Inai Machi Distressingly Melancholic
Cooking Mishap Asuna Figure
Donald Trump Supporters “Masturbate to Anime!”
Hypnos F*** Absolutely Mesmerizing
Puzzle & Dragons X Gets “More RPG Elements!”
Eager Index Bunny Girl Figure
Shingeki no Kyojin PV More Colossal Than Ever
Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 “Owner’s Mode” = “SJW Bait”
Musaigen no Phantom World Relentlessly Cute
Dragon Quest Stage Event Highly Promising
Project X Zone 2 Trailer Hits Hard
Kagura Ero-Figure Extremely Tentacular
Monmusu BD “Bigger With Every Release!”
MLP Futanari: “Bronies Weirder Than Ever…”
Blade & Soul Launch Unexpectedly Voluptuous
Nisemonogatari Pachinko Machine Unveiled
Lax Lady Venera Figure
Saijaku Muhai no Bahamut Ceaselessly Naughty
“Abusive” Breast-Groping Fundraiser Molested by Petition
Hanayo Koizumi’s Birthday Highly Revered
Busty Hotaru Cosplay Delightfully Delectable
Adorable Ati Cosplay by Kaieda Kai Kemonomimi Chaos
Momo Velia Deviluke Cosplay Bursting With Bridal Beauty
Skimpy Sonico Cosplay Barely Contained
Kumiko & Reina Cosplay Hardly Blows At All
Skimpy Elf Bikini Cosplay by Saku Supremely Sexy
Gothic Lolita Hatsune Miku Cosplay Busts Out
Delectable Dizzy Cosplay by Lechat
Dark Elf Cosplay by Non Very Dark Indeed
Titillating Tamako Cosplay Perfectly Pink
She really wears her heart on her sleeve here. When she feels like she could've hit something better, you can see it on her face. Likewise when she feels like she nailed the timing on key changes or got good contact during a riff.
For the most part, it looks pretty clear that she's enjoying herself and all that expression is damn charming.
Cute
Remember that one guy, with the mask. The played with Violing -guy?
THe heck happened to him?
you mean the guy with "the scream" mask?
last i checked he still did some recent covers
Hasnt realeased anything in a few months. The Screamer I think was his name.
And she also does vocaloid covers!
Really, just tell her to join Wagakki Band LOL
-Ayako Ishikawa-
Paganini Caprice No.24
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7axMQQJyHco
This is a classical violin piece that is renowned for being very difficult to play. She has clearly mastered it. Her interpretation is unusual because she uses tempo changes and pauses that are not typical. Even for someone who doesn't agree with her choices, there is no denying that she is a world class talent.
Excellent.