Songs from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. Main theme and insert songs.
Introducing the theme and insert songs from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind!
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is a Studio Ghibli film based on the manga of the same name that Miyazaki serialized in Animage.
It tells the story of Nausicaä, a girl who can communicate with insects.
Music from Ghibli works is always memorable, but the melodies in Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind are especially distinctive—many people find they leave a strong impression.
If you haven’t seen the film yet, please give the music a listen.
The songs alone are more than satisfying—you’ll definitely enjoy them!
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Songs of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. Main and insert songs (11–20)
Valley of the WindHisaishi Joe
When you hear “Valley of the Wind,” what do you imagine? Perhaps a scene where a refreshing breeze flows between mountain ranges.
This track captures exactly that feeling.
With Indian percussion, it has a subtly Arabian vibe.
Though the sound is laid-back, it offers more than just relaxation—you can feel the powerful force of nature.
Highly recommended.
MehveHisaishi Joe
Among the captivating mechanical designs in the film ‘Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind,’ the most beautiful is the Mehve, a flight device with large white wings.
Its graceful curves make it a perfect machine for the lovely Nausicaä to ride.
Here is the soundtrack used when Nausicaä glides on her Mehve.
It’s a light, lively piece that conveys the exhilarating feeling of soaring through the open sky.
In the Sea of CorruptionHisaishi Joe
The introduction of “In the Sea of Decay” is structured in a way that evokes the gagaku piece “Etenraku.” Although the scene depicts the Sea of Decay that drives people to their deaths, the music conveys a solemn beauty.
Even while portraying the heavy theme of a polluted natural world after chemical warfare, it never loses hope—perhaps because the soundtrack’s melodies carry a faint glimmer of it.
The annihilation of PejiteHisaishi Joe
Pejite is depicted as a city hostile to Torumekia.
Harboring resentment over the Torumekian army’s invasion and massacre of its citizens to seize the God Warrior slumbering beneath Pejite, they set the Ohmu into a rampage and annihilated the stationed Torumekian forces.
After that, they attempt to send the Ohmu toward the Valley of the Wind as well, but are met with Nausicaä’s resistance.
“The Destruction of Pejite” is a sorrowful piece with strong tones of turmoil and grief.
battleHisaishi Joe
“Battle” is the soundtrack used in the film’s combat scenes.
Beyond its bold and heroic ferocity, the melody’s faint touch of sorrow is remarkable.
After the climax, there’s a key change and a gentle melody begins to flow, which then leads into the Nausicaä Requiem.
It beautifully portrays the film’s story through music.