Name: Spirited Away Soundtracks
Brand: Joe Hisaishi

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Rough Trade UK

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Limited edition

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Black

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2020-12-04

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TJJA10027

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4988008087918

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Soundtracks Album

TJJA10028

4988008088014

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Joe Hisaishi

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Studio Ghibli

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Soundtracks

Soundtracks | Vinyl LPs, CDs, Merch | Rough Trade

Joe Hisaishi is a Japanese composer, musical director, conductor and pianist. Born on December 6, 1950 in Nagano, he began his career as a composer of modern music while studying at the Kunitachi College of Music. Initially drawn to minimalist music, Hisaishi adopted the stage name "Hisaishi Joe" inspired by Quincy Jones. With a diverse body of work spanning various genres and collaborations with renowned filmmakers like Hayao Miyazaki, Hisaishi has established himself as one of Japan's most influential musicians.
Throughout his career, Hisaishi has composed scores for numerous films and television shows. He is particularly known for his collaborations with acclaimed animator Hayao Miyazaki on films such as "Spirited Away," "My Neighbor Totoro," and "Princess Mononoke." His evocative compositions blend elements of classical music with contemporary styles, creating captivating soundscapes that enhance the storytelling in each film.
In addition to his work in film scoring, Hisaishi has also released solo albums showcasing his skills as a pianist and composer. These albums feature original compositions as well as arrangements of popular songs from various genres. With his unique musical style characterized by emotional depth and melodic beauty, Hisaishi continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

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IMAGE ALBUM Side A 1,To the River of that Day 2,The Night is Coming 3,Gods 4,Yuya 5,People in the Wonderland Side B 1,I'm Lonely, Lonely 2,Solitude 3,Sea 4,White Dragon 5,Waltz of Chihiro (CD release date: 4/4/2001) Music by Joe Hisaishi, Total 10 tracks An album including 10 tracks created by Joe Hisaishi with various artists, based on a poetic note of inspirations written by Director Hayao Miyazaki during the process of film production. Vocal: U-MI, Sizzle Ohtaka, Tsunehiko Kamijo, Mosieur Kamayatsu, RIKKI SOUNDTRACKS ALBUM Side A 1,One Summer Day 2,A Road to Somewhere 3,The Empty Restaurant 4,Nighttime Coming 5,The Dragon Boy 6,Sootballs 7,Procession Of The Spirits 8,Yubaba Side B 1,Bathhouse Morning 2,Day Of The River 3,It's Hard Work 4,The Stink Spirit 5,Sen's Courage 6,The Bottomless Pit 7,Kaonashi (No Face) Side C 1,The Sixth Station 2,Yubaba's Panic 3,The House At Swamp Bottom 4,Reprise 5,The Return 6,Always with Me (CD release date: 7/18/2001) Music by Joe Hisaishi, Total 21 tracks * 2xLP gatefold jacket (recorded in Side A, B, C, and no music recorded in back side of Side D) Soundtracks recorded in a hall by full orchestra of New Japan Philharmonic. Including the main theme “Itsumo Nando Demo” (vocal: Yumi Kimura).

Spirited Away Soundtracks

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Discover Spirited Away Soundtracks by Joe Hisaishi on vinyl. Studio Ghibli's iconic music in a 2xLP gatefold jacket. Exclusive release.