2009 version of Jungle Emperor Symphonic Poem

Tomita's Symphonic Poem based on themes from the original Jungle Emperor has been re-recorded and issued on CD and DVD in one set (Columbia COZX 411-2).

The CD is, unfortunately, unlistenable IMO because of someone (a Japanese singer whose name I'm not sure of) talking over the music almost constantly. This is a significant departure from the original recording of this music, which had a narration track before the music, which was then entirely in the clear.

The DVD, however, provides the new recording without any narration in LPCM or DTS format. The visuals that go with the music are the original drawings Osamu Tezuka created for the LP release of the original recording. It's not exactly compelling viewing, because it was only a 20-page book with that LP, and the music lasts for nearly an hour. The DVD also provides isolated instrumental tracks of the various motifs used in the Symphonic Poem.

CD Japan has more info on their page for the new set. Here is a machine translation of most of the text there:

CD release from classic anime series "Jungle Emperor Leo" originally written by Osamu Tezuka commemorating 80th anniversary of his birth. Includes bonus DVD with 16 stills. DVD is Region 2, and has English subtitles.

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* Tracklisting

1. Morning of the jungle
2. Gathering of animals
3. Animals return home
4. Hunters have come!
5. Panja Attacks
6. Joy of animals
7. ELIZA was caught
8. Death of Panja
9. Piled in the boat
10. Birth of Leo
11. ELIZA's story
12. Ocean storm
13. Jolly fish
14. Sawshark
15. Mom was a star
16. I could see Africa!