Theme from Lupin III | AFA 2024 by Sparkle Guitar Ensemble

Описание: 'Theme from Lupin III' performed by ‪@SparkleGuitar‬ for AFA 2024, held at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore, on 1st December 2024. Recorded at Symphony Heights, Singapore, on 30th November 2024

Composed by Yuji Ohno
Arranged by Yudai Hatanaka

First introduced in 1977 as the iconic opening theme to the anime series Lupin the Third Part II, Yuji Ohno’s “Theme from Lupin the Third” has become a classic of Japanese pop culture and a defining example of jazz-infused anime music. Characterized by its infectious groove, bold brass lines, and sleek, swaggering energy, the theme perfectly captures the essence of its titular character: the charming and elusive gentleman thief, Arsène Lupin III.

In this arrangement for Niibori guitar ensemble, the familiar big band textures are reimagined through the rich tonal palette of the guitar orchestra. Prime guitars take on the role of the rhythm section, anchoring the syncopated pulse, while the alto and bass guitars bring forward the melodic hooks and brassy accents. Listeners can expect a stylish, upbeat performance that channels both the retro flair of the original and the unique color of the ensemble.

🎸 About us
Founded in 2022, Sparkle Guitar Ensemble is a collaborative effort between passionate young guitarists from NUS and SMU. Sparkle Guitar Ensemble is a fledgling group aiming to develop, promote and explore the Niibori guitar art form through music creation and performance. It seeks to make Niibori more approachable for the public by arranging and performing contemporary works from video game and anime soundtracks with Niibori instrumentation, as well as performing traditional Japanese Niibori repertoire on a variety of platforms.

🎶 Our performances
VOMG - Fire of Youth 2021 (Runner-up)
EMCC 2022 Epiphany - A Journey to Freedom
Japanesque 2025
Aubade (Collaboration with Re:String Guitar Ensemble)
Appassionata 2024 (Collaboration with Xpose Guitar Ensemble)
Anime Festival Asia Akiba Stage 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Sakura: Anime Garden 2024
Anime Festival Asia Creators Super Fest 2024
Xmas Performances 2024, 2025
Sparkle@Hanoi 2024
Video recordings on our Youtube channel

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