Songs from Castle in the Sky (Laputa): the theme song and insert songs.
We introduce the theme song and insert songs from Studio Ghibli’s Castle in the Sky.
Speaking of Castle in the Sky, it’s still so popular that it continues to be rebroadcast today!
The scene where a girl descends from the sky is incredibly famous, isn’t it?
If you’ve seen the film, you’ve probably played the “Balse” game at least once!
In this article, we’ve gathered the memorable tracks from Castle in the Sky.
We’ll cover not only the songs used in the film but also tracks from the image album.
If you’ve only ever listened to the songs that appear in the movie, be sure to give the others a try!
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Songs from Castle in the Sky. Main and insert songs (21–30)
Titis FortressJoe Hisaishi
The Fortress of Tidis is a former castle that was converted into a stronghold.
As the name suggests, it exudes an underground, clandestine vibe.
The march-like drum rolls and the supremely suspicious keyboard tones are a perfect match.
It’s odd, yet somehow unsettling.
The final drum roll that cuts off sharply is a must-hear.
It’s a track that floods you with a suffocating sense of urgency and confinement.
Omen of RuinJoe Hisaishi
A track that makes you sense the ill-omened things that are about to happen.
An uneasy atmosphere pervades from start to finish.
Doesn’t the simple, repeatedly striking piano motif heighten your anxiety even more? A top recommendation that evokes a flutter of dread about the unexpected.
It pairs perfectly with films that have a serious tone.
When talking about Laputa, this is a track you can’t leave out.
Dragon’s DenJoe Hisaishi
In the film, the Dragon’s Nest refers to the massive low-pressure vortex that shrouds Laputa floating in the sky.
Just imagining it feels dangerous, doesn’t it? Here’s the sound you hear when they discover the eye of that colossal tornado.
An ominous mood hangs in the air throughout.
Doesn’t the fast, insistent, repetitive piano melody heighten your sense of urgency? Try listening while imagining a giant tornado looming right nearby.
flaptorJoe Hisaishi
“Flapter” is a fictional aircraft that appears in Castle in the Sky (Laputa).
This is an image song inspired by that aircraft.
Its charm lies in an upbeat, cheerful sound that makes you feel like you’re zipping through a clear blue sky.
In the chorus, you can sense a rhythm that feels like racing across the heavens.
It’s a track that gives you the feeling you could go anywhere aboard a Flapter.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced the main theme and insert songs from Castle in the Sky.
What did you think? As you’d expect from Joe Hisaishi, every piece is incredibly polished! Ghibli music is available in piano collections and many pieces can be performed solo.
If there’s a song you liked, be sure to give it a try yourself!