All the Right Notes: The Music of Puella Magi Madoka Magica

"All the Right Notes" was originally a title I came up with for a blog series that would deal with music in media (games, shows, movies).  Because ever since I was a kid, I have loved music.  (I also love the name, which is why I sort of convuluted the orignial idea of it in order to keep it.) Although I have realized that my passion does not lie with music, that hasn't stopped me from still appreciating it.  One reason that I truly love movies and videogames is because in order to be successful and meaningful, they must perfectly combine all sorts of different facets: animation, cinematography, lighting, storytelling, characters, sound FX... and of course, music.

Even without having an expertise in music and only an amateurish idea of theory from my years of playing trumpet and singing, I still think that I (and others in my similar situation) have the ability to look critically at music, particularly within media, and discern meaning and excellence within it.

This brings me to today's All the Right Notes review.  Today, I'm going to take a look at the music of the anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica.  Now before you take a look at the picture and cast judgment, just stick with me on this; I promise it will be worth your while.  WARNING: I cannot assure you that there will not be spoilers in the following review.  In a show as short as PMMM, nearly every episode is a Wham episode; it is nearly impossible to avoid spoilers.  Although I will not point out specific events, I will discuss themes and ideas that are not initially evident just by appearances.

Check out the review after the break!