SIGN ORIGINAL SOUND & SONG TRACK 2 (Japan)

.hack//SIGN ORIGINAL SOUND & SONG TRACK 2
Artist(s)	Yuki Kajiura
Release Date	21 September 2002
Format	Physical Media CD
Tracks	20
Disc(s)	1
Label	Victor
Manufacturer	Victor Entertainment, Inc.
Phonographic Copyright	Victor Entertainment, Inc.
Dimensions	14.09 x 12.63 x 1.37 cm
Weight	110.84 g
Release Price	3045 JPY 2,900 (tax out)
Catalog Number	VICL-6090
Barcode	4988002437504

.hack//SIGN ORIGINAL SOUND & SONG TRACK 2 (dot hack sign original sound and song track 2), also known as .hack//SIGN OST 2, is a soundtrack album that was released in Japan in September 2002, six months after the .hack//SIGN anime aired. The CD features 20 tracks with a __ runtime. This album also had official international releases in North America. Unsanctioned bootleg reproductions also exist.

About

The 12cm CD is packaged in a standard jewel case. The Japanese version features back-cover insert. The front cover and liner notes are included in a booklet insert. The original release had an obi featuring the barcode and some additional information. The first edition was packaged with a limited edition storage box. SIGN OST 2 Box

Emily Bindiger's vocals were recorded in New York.

全20曲／大澤聡描き下ろしジャケット ■ドラマティックで繊細な音楽世界に加え、哀愁漂うヴォーカル曲、叙情感溢れる無国籍ミュージック、心を癒し和ますマイナスイオンたっぷりの楽曲群があなたを「The World」へ誘います。 ■初回盤、BOX仕様！「.hack//」シリーズ（TV・OVA）のCDアルバム全4アイテムを収納 ＜BOX収納対象アルバム＞ ・発売中「.hack//SIGN ORIGINAL SOUND&SONG; TRACK 1」 ・9.21発売「.hack//SIGN ORIGINAL SOUND&SONG; TRACK 2」（本商品） ・9.21発売「.hack//Liminality ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK 」VIZL-70 ・10.23発売「.hack// EXTRA SOUNDTRACKS」VICL-60971

Tracklist

#	Title	Duration
01	open your heart	3:31
02	smallest delight	2:34
03	labyrinth	2:23
04	in the land of twilight, under the moon	3:45
05	in your mind	3:03
06	bear	2:15
07	echoes	2:07
08	cyber-slum	3:32
09	strangers	2:11
10	where you are	1:26
11	limits	2:36
12	broken wings	1:17
13	mimiru	3:34
14	useless chatting	2:26
15	secret project	2:21
16	say goodbye	1:52
17	to nowhere	3:15
18	end of the world	3:11
19	das wandern	1:26
20	open your heart~reprise	4:36
	Total Duration	53:21

Credits

Musicians

Instrument	Name	Tracks

Production

Role	Name	Tracks

Additional Releases

Digital Releases

On 14 February 2018, JVC Music released a digital version of this album for streaming and download.

Regular Digital Release

The regular album is priced at 2,200円, with individual tracks priced at ¥ 261 per track. This release consists of 20 tracks, with a total playtime of 53:22. The total file size for the full album is 125.1 MB. The audio files are AAC-LC^{(Advanced Audio Coding-Low Complexity)} format with 320kbps bitrate.
The regular version is available through the following services for purchase or streaming:

• iTunes Japan
• mora

HD Digital Release

The high definition album is priced at 3,300円, with individual tracks priced at ¥ 550 per track. This release consists of 20 tracks, with a total playtime of 53:19. The total file size for the full album is 1.8 GB. The audio files are ハイレゾ(Hi-Res Audio) FLAC format with 96.0kHz/24bit encoding.
The HD version is available through the following services for purchase/download:

• mora

Comparison Between CD and Digital (Japan)

#	Title (CD)	Length (CD)	Length (Digital)		Size (CD)	Size (Digital)	Size (HD Digital)
01	yasashii yoake TV-size	1:31	01:33	1:31(HD)	3.47 MB	3.6MB	52.3 MB
02	the world	5:02	05:03		11.5 MB	11.8MB	170.4 MB
03	kiss	1:49	01:48		4.13 MB	4.2MB	60.8 MB
04	key of the twilight	3:45	03:45		8.54 MB	8.8MB	126.6 MB
05	valley of mist	3:35	03:34		8.17 MB	8.4MB	120.4 MB
06	where the sky is high	2:46	2:46		6.30 MB	6.5MB	93.4 MB
07	fake wings	2:35	2:35		5.92 MB	6.1MB	87.2 MB
08	interlude	2:05	2:04		4.75 MB	4.8MB	69.8 MB
09	fear	2:40	2:40		6.13 MB	6.3MB	90.0 MB
10	aura	3:04	3:04		6.99 MB	7.2MB	103.5 MB
11	before dawn	1:54	1:56		4.44 MB	4.5MB	65.3 MB
12	foreigners	2:07	2:07		4.80 MB	5.0MB	71.4 MB
13	b.t.	2:36	2:36		5.95 MB	6.1MB	87.8 MB
14	a stray child	2:47	2:47		6.31 MB	6.5MB	93.9 MB
15	sit beside me	3:20	3:20		7.66 MB	7.8MB	112.5 MB
16	magic and sword	2:20	2:19		5.31 MB	5.4MB	78.2 MB
17	a bit of happiness	2:30	2:29		5.71 MB	5.8MB	83.8 MB
18	silent life	4:08	4:07		9.42 MB	9.6MB	138.9 MB
19	obsession TV-Mix	1:36	1:37		3.72 MB	3.8MB	54.6 MB
	Total:	52:10	52:10		119 MB	122.3MB	1.7GB

External Links

• Album on JVCMusic (Flying Dog)
• Kajiura's Works page (Archived)
• JVCmusic .hack Product Page (Archived)
• Merch Page on Dothack Network
• Album on VGMdb
• Album on .hack//Wiki (Fandom.com)
• Album on canta-per-me (Kajiura fan-site)