Listen to 'The Magic of Joe Hisaishi'

For 40 years, Studio Ghibli’s world-class animated films have enchanted global audiences. In particular, Joe Hisaishi’s unforgettable film scores have made tangible the experiences of childlike wonder, high-octane adventure and the joy of companionship. Join us as we celebrate the legacy (and 75th birthday) of this legendary composer. Listen now to The Magic of Joe Hisaishi.

Listen to Part 1 using the player above. Audio for Part 2 is available below and for both parts with the playlists.

Playlist

All music composed by Joe Hisaishi unless indicated otherwise.

Part 1

• “Yuso-naru Gundam,” from Mobile Suit Gundam, composed by Takeo Watanabe

• “Tira-Rin,” performed by Mkwaju Ensemble

• “Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind,” from Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind

• “The Valley of the Wind,” from Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind

• “Nausicaa Requiem,” from Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind

• “The Bird Man — Ending,” from Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind

• “The Castle in the Sky,” from The Castle in the Sky

• “A Sea of Clouds in the Moonlight,” from The Castle in the Sky

• “Destruction of Laputa,” from The Castle in the Sky

• “The Path of the Wind,” from My Neighbor Totoro

• “Hey, Let’s Go,” from My Neighbor Totoro

• “My Neighbor Totoro,” from My Neighbor Totoro

• “A Town With an Ocean View,” from Kiki’s Delivery Service

• “Heartbroken Kiki,” from Kiki’s Delivery Service

• “Bygone Days,” from Porco Rosso

• “The Wind of Ages — When a Human Can be a Human,” from Porco Rosso

• “The Path of the Wind,” from My Neighbor Totoro

• “Battle Scherzo,” from Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood, composed by Akira Senju

Part 2

• “One Summer’s Day,” from Spirited Away

• “The Demon God,” from Princess Mononoke

• “The Legend of Ashitaka,” from Princess Mononoke

• “The Journey to the West,” from Princess Mononoke

• “One Summer’s Day,” from Spirited Away

• “Sen’s Courage,” from Spirited Away

• “Always With Me,” from Spirited Away

• “You’re in Love,” from Howl’s Moving Castle

• “Ending Song” / “Merry-Go-Round of Life,” from Howl’s Moving Castle, by Joe Hisaishi and Youmi Kimura

• “Deep Sea Pastures,” from Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea

• “Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea,” from Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea

• “Deep Sea Pastures,” from Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea

• “Mother Sea,” from Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea

• “A Journey (A Dream of Flight),” from The Wind Rises

• “Caproni (An Aeronautical Designer’s Dream),” from The Wind Rises

• “Overture,” from The Tale of Princess Kaguya

• “The Little Princess,” from The Tale of Princess Kaguya

• “The Procession of Celestial Beings I,” from The Tale of Princess Kaguya

• “Song of the Heavenly Maiden,” from The Tale of Princess Kaguya

• “Gray Heron III,” from The Boy and the Heron

• “The Curse of the Gray Heron,” from The Boy and the Heron

• “Mahito and Himi,” from The Boy and the Heron

• “The Great Collapse,” from The Boy and the Heron

• “Battle Scherzo,” from Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood, composed by Akira Senju