Lovely anime song

[Ghibli] Timeless Ghibli Classics in Classical Arrangements: The charm of Ghibli music performed with live instruments

Representative, Elysion Philharmonic Orchestrasai-kisaragi
Heisei College of Music, Composition Course. Studied composition and conducting under Keizo Ideta, piano under Chinami Kira, and arts management under Takuma Konishi. With a focus on community and music, I work to revitalize my hometown of Saga Prefecture. While performing as a double bassist with wind ensembles and orchestras across Kyushu, I participated on double bass in the “Orchestra Without Borders” orchestra camp of the professional game and anime music ensemble Eminence Orchestra, held in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture in September 2012. During CAPCOM’s Kyushu Tour in 2016, I not only performed as an orchestra member but also served on the production staff. I currently serve as the managing representative for the game and anime performance groups Elysion Philharmonic Orchestra (Saga Prefecture) and Fukuoka Game Music Wind Orchestra (Fukuoka Prefecture), and handle conducting, arranging, and public relations.

Classical music and Ghibli.

At first glance, this combination may seem worlds apart, yet it’s quietly sparking a boom among music fans.

Ghibli’s beloved melodies, performed on classical instruments like the piano and violin, bring us new allure and profound emotion.

While preserving the warmth and tenderness of the originals, the grandeur and delicacy unique to classical music are added, creating a fresh experience that feels like listening to an entirely different story.

Experience for yourself how those famous tunes you know so well are reborn through classical arrangements.

[Ghibli] Classic arrangements of beloved Ghibli tunes. The charm of Ghibli music performed on live instruments (41–50)

Nausicaä of the Valley of the WindJoe Hisaishi

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind / arr. Toshio Mashima

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Joe Hisaishi

I think one of the most enjoyable things about classical music is how it can transform into different expressions depending on the conductor or performers.

This piece also brings out a slightly eerie atmosphere very well, and the dynamics are excellent.

And I love the parts that become heartrending.

Raise the rankinglower

[Ghibli] Classic arrangements of Ghibli’s famous songs. The charm of Ghibli music performed with live instruments (51–60)

I Became a BirdJoe Hisaishi

kiki_I became a bird piano

I Became a Bird Joe Hisaishi

From Kiki’s Delivery Service.

Arika Takarano is active as a singer.

Her work is characterized by a strong, polished tone rooted in classical diction and Sino-Japanese vocabulary, and she has many songs themed around mythic worlds, chinoiserie, the near future, and retro-futurism.

This piece serves as an image song for the film and is included on the album “Kiki’s Delivery Service Vocal Album.” The album also features other tracks from the film, such as “Suki na noni!” and “Tasogare no Mayoigo-tachi.” The lyrics evoke the scenery Kiki sees as she flies through the sky on her broom.

Operatic-style vocals blend with the music, creating an atmosphere that feels somewhat retro and otherworldly.

Raise the rankinglower

Porco RossoJoe Hisaishi

[HD] Porco Rosso Theme Live – Joe Hisaishi in Budokan Studio Ghibli 25 Years

Joe Hisaishi, Porco Rosso

This is a song from Porco Rosso.

It has a slightly mature feel, and its soothing melody is achingly beautiful.

From the quiet parts to the climactic moments, it makes you want to listen again and again.

It has a certain mood, and the music fits the film’s atmosphere perfectly.

Raise the rankinglower

Memory of LifeKazumi Nikaido

WSL-13-038 Memory of Life (Wind Ensemble Selection)

Memory of Life Nikaido Kazumi

From The Tale of the Princess Kaguya.

Kazumi Nikaido is a singer-songwriter.

In 1999, she released her first album, Nikatama, as the duo Nika Saya with Saya of Tenniscoats.

Her 2011 original album Niji-mi led to a strong request from director Isao Takahata for her to perform the theme song.

It is a beautiful piece that draws you into the world of the film, highlighted by her clear and gentle vocals.

Raise the rankinglower

When the cherries ripenTokiko Kato

[ Saxophone ] The Season When Cherries Ripen / Porco Rosso

When Cherries Ripen - Tokiko Kato

From Porco Rosso.

This is a Japanese cover of a chanson that represents France.

Its original title is “Le Temps des cerises.” Tokiko Kato is active as a singer-songwriter, lyricist, composer, and actress.

She also made her debut as a singer in 1966.

In addition to performing the film’s main theme and ending theme, she also appears as a voice actor.

There is also a scene in which she sings this song in French, as in the original.

With overwhelming vocal prowess, she delivers a song that portrays a fleeting heartbreak.

Raise the rankinglower

Sometimes, old storiesTokiko Kato

Sometimes, a tale from long ago — from Porco Rosso

Sometimes, old stories by Tokiko Kato

From Porco Rosso.

Released in 1986, it is a song written and composed by Tokiko Kato herself.

It was used as the ending theme.

The lyrics are like the protagonist reminiscing about the past with an old male friend.

Its slow, quiet melody evokes the nostalgia and bittersweetness of flipping through an old photo album.

The cover artist, Kyogo Kawaguchi, is a singer and singer-songwriter.

His 2003 release Sakura was a major hit, reaching a peak of No.

4 on the Oricon charts.

Raise the rankinglower

Song of TimeAkino Arai / Hisaaki Hogari

The End and the Beginning ~ Song of Time, Piano, from Studio Ghibli’s Tales from Earthsea (Beautifully Resonant Piano Solo Ver.)

Song of Time Akino Arai · Hisaaki Hogari

From Tales from Earthsea.

Aoi Teshima works as a singer and also performed “Summer of Goodbye” for the Studio Ghibli film From Up on Poppy Hill.

She has many tie-in songs, including TV drama theme songs and commercial jingles.

Her one-of-a-kind voice is often called a “whisper voice,” enchanting listeners with its mystical, translucent, whisper-like quality.

It’s a song that instantly transports you into the world of the film.

Raise the rankinglower