Howl's Moving Castle – Original Soundtrack
Joe Hisaishi · 2004
69 min · 26 tracks · classical · film score · minimalist music
A whimsical orchestral tapestry woven with delicate melodies and enchanting motifs that evoke wonder and nostalgia.
Howl's Moving Castle – Original Soundtrack is an album by Joe Hisaishi, released in 2004. A whimsical orchestral tapestry woven with delicate melodies and enchanting motifs that evoke wonder and nostalgia. The soundtrack for 'Howl's Moving Castle' received critical acclaim and became a significant part of Hisaishi's discography, showcasing his ability to enhance storytelling through music. It won the Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Music and has since influenced contemporary film scoring, inspiring both filmmakers and composers globally. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Howl's Moving Castle – Original Soundtrack sound like?
A whimsical orchestral tapestry woven with delicate melodies and enchanting motifs that evoke wonder and nostalgia. Rooted in classical and film score.
What makes Howl's Moving Castle – Original Soundtrack by Joe Hisaishi notable?
The soundtrack for 'Howl's Moving Castle' received critical acclaim and became a significant part of Hisaishi's discography, showcasing his ability to enhance storytelling through music. It won the Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Music and has since influenced contemporary film scoring, inspiring both filmmakers and composers globally. By the time of its release in 2004, Joe Hisaishi was already an established composer known for his collaborations with Studio Ghibli. 'Howl's Moving Castle' followed the success of 'Spirited Away,' further solidifying his reputation as a masterful film score composer. This soundtrack marked a continuation of his unique style, blending classical elements with modern sensibilities.
How many songs are on Howl's Moving Castle – Original Soundtrack?
Howl's Moving Castle – Original Soundtrack has 26 tracks, running approximately 69 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 —オープニング— 人生のメリーゴーランド 2:34
- 2 陽気な軽騎兵 0:51
- 3 空中散歩 2:15
- 4 ときめき 0:20
- 5 荒地の魔女 0:59
- 6 さすらいのソフィー Standout 4:20
- 7 魔法の扉 5:27
- 8 消えない呪い 0:45
- 9 大掃除 1:22
- 10 星の湖へ 4:13
- 11 静かな想い 0:28
- 12 雨の中で 1:28
- 13 虚栄と友情 3:58
- 14 90歳の少女 1:01
- 15 サリマンの魔方陣～城への帰還 5:23
- 16 秘密の洞穴 2:34
- 17 引越し 3:05
- 18 花園 2:58
- 19 走れ! 0:57
- 20 恋だね 1:12
- 21 ファミリー 1:24
- 22 戦火の恋 2:56
- 23 脱出 1:33
- 24 ソフィーの城 2:39
- 25 星をのんだ少年 Standout 7:30
- 26 —エンディング— 世界の約束～人生のメリーゴーランド 6:51
Release Date
November 19, 2004
Artist Origin
Japan
Runtime
69 min 3 sec
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