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[Ghibli] Timeless Ghibli Classics in Classical Arrangements: The charm of Ghibli music performed with live instruments

Representative, Elysion Philharmonic Orchestrasai-kisaragi
Heisei College of Music, Composition Course. Studied composition and conducting under Keizo Ideta, piano under Chinami Kira, and arts management under Takuma Konishi. With a focus on community and music, I work to revitalize my hometown of Saga Prefecture. While performing as a double bassist with wind ensembles and orchestras across Kyushu, I participated on double bass in the “Orchestra Without Borders” orchestra camp of the professional game and anime music ensemble Eminence Orchestra, held in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture in September 2012. During CAPCOM’s Kyushu Tour in 2016, I not only performed as an orchestra member but also served on the production staff. I currently serve as the managing representative for the game and anime performance groups Elysion Philharmonic Orchestra (Saga Prefecture) and Fukuoka Game Music Wind Orchestra (Fukuoka Prefecture), and handle conducting, arranging, and public relations.

Classical music and Ghibli.

At first glance, this combination may seem worlds apart, yet it’s quietly sparking a boom among music fans.

Ghibli’s beloved melodies, performed on classical instruments like the piano and violin, bring us new allure and profound emotion.

While preserving the warmth and tenderness of the originals, the grandeur and delicacy unique to classical music are added, creating a fresh experience that feels like listening to an entirely different story.

Experience for yourself how those famous tunes you know so well are reborn through classical arrangements.

[Ghibli] Classic arrangements of Ghibli masterpieces. The charm of Ghibli music performed with live instruments (61–70)

Only Yesterday Main Themehoshikatsu

Only Yesterday (おもひでぽろぽろ / 추억은 방울방울)

Only Yesterday Main Themehoshikatsu

From Only Yesterday.

Used in the trailer music, it helped color the film alongside the main theme and ending theme.

It’s a piece whose gently, quietly played piano leaves a strong impression, soothing the heart like a calm sea.

The music was composed by Masaru Hoshi, who worked as a composer, arranger, guitarist, and producer.

Yosui Inoue’s album “Danzetsu” marked Hoshi’s debut as an arranger and producer.

As an arranger, he worked on numerous songs, including Anzen Chitai’s “Wine Red no Kokoro” and The Peanuts’ “Jounetsu no Sabaku.”

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In conclusion

The classical arrangements of music used in Studio Ghibli bring beloved masterpieces to life with fresh emotion.

The soundscapes painted by piano and orchestral performances vividly revive scenes from the films and are sure to resonate deeply in the heart.

Whether as everyday background music or as a special touch for momentous occasions, Ghibli’s melodies performed on live instruments are truly enchanting.

Ghibli music is performed by countless ensembles—from orchestras and wind bands to solo piano.

Through music, why not relive those stories as if turning the pages of a cherished memory?