Name: Kiki's Delivery Service: Image Album (Soundtrack)
Brand: Joe Hisaishi

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

TJJA-10020

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Colour

Black

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Obi Strip + Insert

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-10-08

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Lasgo

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

4988008087215

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Joe Hisaishi

Genre GB

Soundtracks

Label GB

Studio Ghibli

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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It was Miyazaki’s directorial debut, and this image album is an artefact of his hands-on approach to storytelling. Miyazaki prompted frequent collaborator and composer Joe Hisaishi to create a prospective score based on early sketches and concept artwork for the film, helping the animators and background artists relate to the intended setting of Mediterranean Europe. Themes from this album recur in the final soundtrack, making this a unique documentation of the early stages of this collaborative creative process.

This is the first release of this music on LP format, and the jacket features new illustrations in a classic 80’s anime magazine style. The audio has been freshly remastered and sounds far superior to the flat-sounding bootleg CDs that proliferated in the last couple decades.

Kiki's Delivery Service: Image Album (Soundtrack)

Music GB