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Songs of Studio Ghibli: List of Theme Songs, Insert Songs, and BGM from Ghibli Music

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Studio Ghibli films, enjoyed by both adults and children, are also famous for their wonderful music.

Every work features songs that perfectly fit the story and leave an unforgettable impression after just one listen.

We’ve gathered not only the popular theme songs and insert songs from Studio Ghibli works, but also image songs that bring back memories of famous scenes and evocative moments.

If you want to listen to Ghibli’s masterpieces or hear again the song that played in that one scene, be sure to check these out!

Castle in the Sky Laputa (1–10)

Sheeta's ResolveJoe Hisaishi

Castle in the Sky: Sheeta’s Resolve - Piano Solo

Sheeta’s Resolve by Joe Hisaishi

In “Castle in the Sky,” this piece plays during the scene where the protagonist Sheeta, buffeted by a strange fate, chants a spell with firm resolve in her heart.

True to its title, “Sheeta’s Determination,” it conveys the strength of the feelings that dwell within her seemingly delicate heart.

The piano is beautiful.

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Aboard the Tiger MothJoe Hisaishi

On the Tiger Moth #3 (Laputa: Castle in the Sky) / Daisuke Minamizawa (acoustic guitar solo) On the Tiger Moth (Laputa: Castle in the Sky)

Joe Hisaishi aboard the Tiger Moth

Pazu and Sheeta end up boarding the sky pirates’ ship.

This is the piece that’s used like the ship’s theme song.

You can picture the crew getting all excited because a girl is coming aboard and acting strangely, which makes it a bit of a funny tune.

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The girl who fell from the skyJoe Hisaishi

2: The Girl Who Fell from the Sky CitS OST

The girl who fell from the sky Joe Hisaishi

This is a piece of music used in Laputa: Castle in the Sky.

It has an atmosphere that perfectly matches the title “The Girl Who Fell from the Sky.” It’s a track that combines a slightly mysterious mood with grandeur.

The woodwind ensemble at the beginning creates a wonderful ambiance.

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Carrying YouAzumi Inoue

Azumi Inoue – Carrying You

Carrying You by Azumi Inoue

This is the theme song from Castle in the Sky.

As Studio Ghibli’s first film, it features the famous spell of destruction and is an extremely well-known work.

The theme song, which evokes the feeling of setting off on a journey, has been covered by many artists and can be called a song that has been loved for a long time.

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The Pigeon and the BoyJoe Hisaishi

Tp082 Laputa: Castle in the Sky - Pigeons and a Boy - Tim Morrison (Trumpet)

Hato to Shonen Joe Hisaishi

The factory town where the boy Pazu lives.

The morning there is announced by the sound of Pazu’s trumpet.

It’s a refreshing, uplifting melody line that hints at a calm and peaceful morning.

It’s also a quietly popular choice for brass players to cover.

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Paradise LostJoe Hisaishi

Laputa: Castle in the Sky — The Lost Paradise — Recording/Programming

Paradise Lost Joe Hisaishi

Try to imagine the moment when paradise disappears.

Wouldn’t anyone feel a sense of loneliness? This song captures that atmosphere vividly.

The wistful piano melody evokes feelings that are both deeply sad and heartrending.

In the film, be sure to look for the scene where this piece is used.

You’ll surely find yourself in a mood that perfectly matches the song’s ambiance.

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Morning in the Slug GorgeJoe Hisaishi

Morning in the Slug Canyon (acoustic guitar solo, excerpt)

Joe Hisaishi in the Morning of Slug Valley

What comes to mind when you think of a canyon? Perhaps you imagine a majestic landscape of mountain valleys stretching on and on.

This piece evokes the feeling of a refreshing morning in such a grand canyon.

Its melody flows gently like a leisurely river, just like a crisp morning in the canyon.

Relaxed yet filled with bright anticipation for the day ahead, the sound has a pleasant atmosphere that makes for a delightful listen.

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