The songs of Tales from Earthsea. Theme song and insert songs.
Tales from Earthsea is a film adaptation of the original work by American author Ursula K.
Le Guin.
The director’s name is Goro Miyazaki.
He is the biological son of Hayao Miyazaki, who has created numerous masterpieces such as Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind and Castle in the Sky.
When you watch Tales from Earthsea, you can indeed find many scenes that seem influenced by his father.
However, that’s not all—it’s also true that you can feel Goro Miyazaki’s overflowing emotions coming through.
In this article, I’ve compiled the theme song and insert songs from Tales from Earthsea.
They are all beautiful pieces that match the worldview of the film, so please be sure to listen to them all.
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Songs from Tales from Earthsea: Theme song and insert songs (21–30)
Recollections: The Old Shopkeeper’s AdviceTamiya Terashima
This track will get you buzzing as if you were in a lively pub.
Its mid-tempo, bouncy rhythm is sure to make you want to grab someone’s hand and dance.
The convivial melody carried by distinctive percussion and flutes is a must-hear! It might also be fun to count how many different instruments appear throughout the song.
Omen of duskTamiya Terashima
When you hear the word “twilight,” what kind of image comes to mind? Many people probably imagine the relaxed flow of time at dusk.
This song captures that twilight mood in a single track.
Its unhurried melody and softly blurred string tones feel wonderfully soothing.
It evokes the sense of the sky gradually growing darker, so be sure to give it a listen at dusk.
Flame of LifeTamiya Terashima
Above all, it’s a track where beauty truly stands out.
The piano melody that gradually speeds up is nothing short of breathtaking.
It makes you feel as if you’re being shown the very beauty of life.
The sustained high notes of the piano are deeply mysterious, evoking a light that seems to expand infinitely.
It’s a highly recommended piece that perfectly suits the slightly serious themes of Tales from Earthsea.
Person of the EarthTamiya Terashima
Here’s a recommendation for those who want to listen to music that makes you feel close to nature.
It’s a mid-tempo piano piece that evokes the lives of people living simply on a vast expanse of land.
The bouncy rhythm and flowing melody convey both the joys and hardships of daily life.
Listening to this piece might make you feel very small…
To the fieldsTamiya Terashima
Since Tales from Earthsea has many battle scenes and a relatively lonely tone, this one is recommended for those who want to listen to something calm.
It’s a gentle, slow-tempo ballad that feels like a wide field is spreading out before your eyes.
Doesn’t it make you feel as if a refreshing breeze might start to blow? With its slow, warm sound, you’ll definitely want to keep listening forever.
another personAoi Teshima
When you’re losing confidence in yourself, this is the song I want you to hear.
Its waltz-like 3/4 rhythm and bouncy sound make it irresistibly catchy.
While it has a pop sensibility, the contrast with the down-to-earth lyrics—about wanting to be someone else—is wonderful.
It doesn’t exactly cheer you on or give you courage, but it lays bare feelings that surely everyone has had.
When you can’t stand yourself, this song will be there by your side.
On a spring nightAoi Teshima
A song that’s perfect for a spring night.
Spring is a season of meetings and farewells, so doesn’t it make you feel gently wistful? This piece sings of such a mystical season’s night.
The lyrics, filled with the breath of nature, will pull you out of the everyday.
The unhurried piano and the relatively understated melody are a perfect match for those spring nights that feel both warm and a little chilly.
Be sure to give it a listen on a spring evening.