[Karaoke] Sing! A Collection of Ghibli Classics

Become the windAyano Tsuji

Ayano Tsuji / Become the Wind [VIDEO MUSIC AYA~NO 2009]

It served as the theme song for the film The Cat Returns, and its relaxed, light melody and ukulele tones make it a very pleasant track.

It’s easy to sing and easy to listen to, and is a classic karaoke staple.

Even people who haven’t seen the movie will find the melody familiar, and since it’s a song many can sing, it’s sure to liven up any karaoke session.

Breakfast SongAoi Teshima

From Up On Poppy Hill – Breakfast Song (Asagohan no Uta) Morning Breakfast Song

An insert song from From Up on Poppy Hill.

It’s a fresh, catchy tune that makes you want to clap along.

It depicts the making of breakfast, and listening to it makes you hungry.

Adding gestures while singing would likely delight children.

Message of RougeYumi Matsutoya

Yumi Matsutoya – Rouge no Dengon (Yumi Matsutoya Concert Tour The Universe Library 2016-2017)

Yumi Matsutoya’s classic “Rouge no Dengon.” Its nostalgic melody evokes a distinctly Showa-era feeling, doesn’t it? Released in 1975, the song was later used 14 years on, in 1989, as the opening theme for Studio Ghibli’s film Kiki’s Delivery Service.

The vocal range is somewhat wide, from mid1 F# to hi D#, and while the pitch rises and falls fairly intensely toward the end of the chorus, the overall tempo is relaxed and the song builds wonderfully—hence our decision to feature it this time.

The revolving seasonsAzumi Inoue

Circling Seasons (Self-Cover)

This is a magnificent piece used in Kiki’s Delivery Service, with exquisitely layered strings.

As you become entranced by the intro, the song’s opening unfolds with a melody so beautiful and noble that it overwhelms you.

Though the accompaniment and vocals are powerful, there’s a certain loneliness to it as well, which seems to perfectly match Kiki’s feelings as she leaves home to work on her own.

Someone at any timeShang Shang Typhoon

Shang Shang Typhoon “Whenever Someone Is There” ~Let’s Go, Japan! Everyone’s Cheer Song ♪~

This is the ending theme of Pom Poko.

It’s a popular work, with many fans saying, “I watch this movie when I’m feeling down!” The song has a very upbeat tempo, and the festival-style Japanese rhythms make it a lot of fun.

It’s guaranteed to be a hit at karaoke!

Nausicaä of the Valley of the WindNarumi Yasuda

[HD] Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind – Narumi Yasuda

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is a Studio Ghibli film produced from a manga directed by Hayao Miyazaki.

The song chosen as the film’s signature theme when it premiered in 1984 was Yasuda Narumi’s Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, which shares the movie’s title.

Her clear, pure vocals are striking, conjuring images of Nausicaä flying through the sky.

Although the anime’s title appears in the lyrics, the song has the feel of a traditional kayōkyoku pop ballad rather than a typical anime song.

It’s a great pick when you want to include an anison that brings a slightly different vibe.

Even those who haven’t seen the film can feel its mysterious atmosphere and be drawn into its world.

When I was in my first loveAoi Teshima

The Little Owl’s Favorite Song: When First Love Began

This song, used as an insert track in From Up on Poppy Hill, is a heart-fluttering tune that, just as the title suggests, depicts the fresh feelings of first love.

Although it’s sung as something in the past, singing it in front of someone you like might just get your feelings across.

Highly recommended!