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)
The End of the SkyAoi Teshima
If you’re looking for a track with a stylish vibe, “Sora no Shūten” (The End of the Sky) is highly recommended.
Its subtly chic, bossa nova–like guitar pairs perfectly with the crystalline vocals.
Despite its sophistication, the melody is incredibly catchy, making it exceptionally easy to listen to.
Once you hear it, it’ll stick in your head for sure.
Be sure to check out the lyrics, too—they liken one’s life to the sky and the earth.
Curse of Death ~ MadnessTamiya Terashima
This piece is shrouded in an ominous atmosphere from start to finish.
It’s themed around a curse, and it’s so terrifying that you feel like you might be cursed just by listening to it.
The unstable, dissonant melody and the slow rhythm that feels like something unknowable is creeping up on you are incredibly eerie.
It advances on you little by little, and before you know it, there’s nowhere to run—that’s the kind of terror it conveys.
The low, resonant organ tone doubles the creepiness, so be sure to listen for it.
Songs from Tales from Earthsea: Main Theme and Insert Songs (31–40)
counting songAoi Teshima
A track composed solely of Aoi Teshima’s voice.
That whispering tone that seems to fall from the heavens is something only she can produce.
There’s no rhythm or accompaniment, yet her clear, translucent singing alone sends shivers through the heart.
In fact, you’ll find yourself wanting to listen to just her voice.
Don’t the highly literary lyrics feel completely different depending on when you hear them? It’s a short song, but one I highly recommend for the wealth of feelings it evokes.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced the main and insert songs from Tales from Earthsea.
What did you think? Many of the pieces from Tales from Earthsea carry a lonely feel, yet at the same time they’re so beautiful you can listen to them over and over and still be enchanted.
If you love this atmosphere, be sure to give them many repeat listens!