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Teru’s SongTeshima Aoi

Teru's Song [Tales from Earthsea] (’06-07-28)

I think everyone has heard it at least once.

It’s an insert song from Tales from Earthsea.

Aoi Teshima’s gentle voice wraps around you.

It’s a song that can truly heal your heart when you listen to it on a tiring night, when you just can’t cheer up, or when you want something calm and soothing.

contrailMatsutōya Yumi

Contrail (Vapour Trail) – Yumi Arai (Yumi Matsutoya)

It’s the theme song from The Wind Rises, released in 2013.

I feel the style and music were a bit different from the usual Ghibli.

The sound is striking—you don’t forget it once you hear it.

After Yumi Matsutoya sang it, it seems like many next-generation singers covered it and performed it often.

Arrietty’s SongCecile Corbel

Arrietty’s Song Japanese lyrics

I think everyone has heard it at least once.

It’s the theme song of The Secret World of Arrietty.

Not only the beautiful scenery, but the beautiful vocals especially captivated adults.

Among Studio Ghibli works, it may be less impactful than others, but it’s a song that soothes the heart.

globeYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Spinning Globe

A song crafted by Kenshi Yonezu as the theme for Hayao Miyazaki’s film “The Boy and the Heron,” which delicately portrays life from birth and growth to parting.

Released in July 2023, the film is accompanied by a warm, gentle melody that feels as if it tenderly watches over the growth of a human being born with infinite potential.

After receiving direct guidance from Director Miyazaki and working from five books’ worth of storyboards, Yonezu created this painstaking work whose lyrics, offering a panoramic view of the world and probing the meaning of life, harmonize beautifully with the film’s themes.

Both the piece itself and its creation process convey Yonezu’s deep respect for Miyazaki.

It’s a recommended song for those at a crossroads in life or anyone wishing to reflect on their own way of living.

The music video was filmed on Yakushima, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, and its striking visuals brim with lush nature and the vitality of life.

Legend of the WindHisaishi Joe

The Legend of Wind – Kaze no Densetsu

Joe Hisaishi’s mysterious composition helps boost concentration while you work.

Created for the film Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, this piece is characterized by its grand orchestral sound.

It brilliantly expresses a fantastical worldview through music, drawing listeners into the story’s realm.

Widely recognized as part of the film’s soundtrack, this track is perfect not only for movie fans but also for anyone seeking a quiet environment to focus.

Surrender yourself to its beautiful melody, and your mind will naturally calm—there’s no doubt your productivity will improve.

Merry-Go-Round of Life from Howl’s Moving Castle

“Merry-Go-Round of Life” from Howl’s Moving Castle — Theme from Howl’s Moving Castle

It’s a truly wonderful piece of music that makes you feel that such a beautiful composition can be born.

The oboe solo is absolutely gorgeous.

The marimba, too, paints vivid scenes and creates a rich atmosphere.

I think the way the instruments are combined is excellent.

“Carrying You” (Castle in the Sky)

“Carrying You” (Castle in the Sky) Yonaga Orchestra — Kimi wo Nosete

A truly wonderful version of “Carrying You.” The intro from the very beginning unfolds gradually and is beautifully crafted.

No matter how many times I listen, it resonates in my heart and lingers in my ears.

It brings back scenes from the film and moves me to tears.