The songs of Tales from Earthsea. Theme song and insert songs.
Tales from Earthsea is a film adaptation of the original work by American author Ursula K.
Le Guin.
The director’s name is Goro Miyazaki.
He is the biological son of Hayao Miyazaki, who has created numerous masterpieces such as Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind and Castle in the Sky.
When you watch Tales from Earthsea, you can indeed find many scenes that seem influenced by his father.
However, that’s not all—it’s also true that you can feel Goro Miyazaki’s overflowing emotions coming through.
In this article, I’ve compiled the theme song and insert songs from Tales from Earthsea.
They are all beautiful pieces that match the worldview of the film, so please be sure to listen to them all.
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Songs from Tales from Earthsea: Theme song and insert songs (21–30)
To the fieldsTerashima Tamiya
Since Tales from Earthsea has many battle scenes and a relatively lonely tone, this one is recommended for those who want to listen to something calm.
It’s a gentle, slow-tempo ballad that feels like a wide field is spreading out before your eyes.
Doesn’t it make you feel as if a refreshing breeze might start to blow? With its slow, warm sound, you’ll definitely want to keep listening forever.
another personTeshima Aoi
When you’re losing confidence in yourself, this is the song I want you to hear.
Its waltz-like 3/4 rhythm and bouncy sound make it irresistibly catchy.
While it has a pop sensibility, the contrast with the down-to-earth lyrics—about wanting to be someone else—is wonderful.
It doesn’t exactly cheer you on or give you courage, but it lays bare feelings that surely everyone has had.
When you can’t stand yourself, this song will be there by your side.
On a spring nightTeshima Aoi
A song that’s perfect for a spring night.
Spring is a season of meetings and farewells, so doesn’t it make you feel gently wistful? This piece sings of such a mystical season’s night.
The lyrics, filled with the breath of nature, will pull you out of the everyday.
The unhurried piano and the relatively understated melody are a perfect match for those spring nights that feel both warm and a little chilly.
Be sure to give it a listen on a spring evening.
The End of the SkyTeshima Aoi
If you’re looking for a track with a stylish vibe, “Sora no Shūten” (The End of the Sky) is highly recommended.
Its subtly chic, bossa nova–like guitar pairs perfectly with the crystalline vocals.
Despite its sophistication, the melody is incredibly catchy, making it exceptionally easy to listen to.
Once you hear it, it’ll stick in your head for sure.
Be sure to check out the lyrics, too—they liken one’s life to the sky and the earth.
Curse of Death ~ MadnessTerashima Tamiya
This piece is shrouded in an ominous atmosphere from start to finish.
It’s themed around a curse, and it’s so terrifying that you feel like you might be cursed just by listening to it.
The unstable, dissonant melody and the slow rhythm that feels like something unknowable is creeping up on you are incredibly eerie.
It advances on you little by little, and before you know it, there’s nowhere to run—that’s the kind of terror it conveys.
The low, resonant organ tone doubles the creepiness, so be sure to listen for it.