A musician who has arranged numerous famous songs! Ranking of Satoshi Takebe’s most popular tracks

UnityTakebe Satoshi8rank/position

Unity (Piano) ~ from the film “From Up on Poppy Hill” ~

When people come together, it takes a lot of energy, doesn’t it? This piece lets you feel that powerful energy intensely.

The first half features low tones resonating rhythmically, conveying a resolve to move forward with courage.

In the second half, it transforms into a gentle timbre that seems to embrace that strength.

It’s a very short piece, but it’s filled with many emotions.

Canal at DuskTakebe Satoshi9rank/position

Evening Canal (From Up on Poppy Hill) Satoshi Takebe - Piano Performance

If you want a boost of energy in the morning, this one’s for you! The protagonist, Umi, makes breakfast for seven people every day, and this song is packed with the hustle and joy of that routine.

Its bouncy, rhythmic tempo and catchy, memorable melody are guaranteed to lift your spirits.

You’ll never get bored, thanks to the completely unpredictable song structure.

Be sure to listen for your own favorite melody!

Dawn ~ The Breakfast Song (Film Version)Takebe Satoshi10rank/position

From Up on Poppy Hill - Daybreak / Morning Breakfast Song - Satoshi Takebe

Every morning, our protagonist Umi raises a flag in a spot visible from the route to school.

Here’s the soundtrack for that moment: a tune whose cheerful accordion melody and timbre linger in your ears.

The melody is incredibly catchy—you’ll remember it after just one listen.

Before the music kicks in, you can hear snippets of everyday life, and there are curious percussive sounds, too—full of playful touches.

Be sure to make this track your companion on your walk to school.

dreamTakebe Satoshi11rank/position

[Piano] Yume / Satoshi Takebe (from the soundtrack of “From Up on Poppy Hill”)

If you’re looking for a song packed tightly with a sense of aching poignancy, I recommend “Yume” (“Dream”).

As the title suggests, it’s an exquisitely fleeting piece.

The slow tempo and sparse melody double down on its transience.

Don’t you feel the earnest wish to keep dreaming a phantom-like dream forever? Watch the film, and it’s sure to resonate even more deeply.

spring cleaningTakebe Satoshi12rank/position

Big Cleanup (Piano) ~ from the film 'From Up on Poppy Hill' ~

In the film, the protagonists do a big cleanup to protect the boys’ cultural club building, “Quartier Latin,” whose demolition has been under debate.

It’s a really fun song with a tempo that rises and falls.

The deep bass gives a sense of the weight of a historic building.

When you clean, don’t you often start off sluggish and gradually get more motivated? This song captures that feeling perfectly—highly recommended!

Run toward tomorrowTakebe Satoshi13rank/position

Run Toward Tomorrow (Piano) ~from the film 'From Up on Poppy Hill'~

Here’s an energetic track that charges toward tomorrow with strong determination.

The powerful piano, delivered with a bold touch, and the rapid, driving melody make a striking impact.

Be sure to check out the piano’s surge and the dynamic range of the sound as it builds toward the finale.

It’s a song I’d love anyone striving wholeheartedly toward a goal to hear!

A heart yearning for motherTakebe Satoshi14rank/position

A heart longing for one’s mother

You’ve probably seen the sun reflecting on a river and turning it golden as it sets.

This piece lets you feel that kind of natural beauty.

The track itself is very short, but paired with its sparse notes, it’s packed with a tender sense of longing.

The slow, flowing melody feels like a real canal.

Doesn’t it make you want to walk along a riverside where the sunset is beautiful while listening to this song?