Departures
Joe Hisaishi · 2008
44 min · 19 tracks · classical · film score · minimalist music
A serene blend of orchestral melodies and minimalist motifs that evoke deep emotional landscapes.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like emotional peaks serene moments of reflection short tracks for focused listening
- Context
- By the time 'Departures' was released in 2008, Joe Hisaishi had already established himself as a leading composer in film music, particularly recognized for his work with Studio Ghibli. This album, a soundtrack for the Academy Award-winning film 'Departures', showcases his mastery in creating poignant and evocative scores that resonate deeply with audiences. It marked a continuation of Hisaishi's collaboration with cinematic storytelling.
- If you like
- classical, film score, minimalist music
Departures is an album by Joe Hisaishi, released in 2008. A serene blend of orchestral melodies and minimalist motifs that evoke deep emotional landscapes. The soundtrack for 'Departures' received critical acclaim and won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2009, significantly boosting interest in Hisaishi's work outside Japan. The score itself topped charts and became emblematic of contemporary Japanese cinema, influencing a new generation of film composers by demonstrating the power of music to enhance narrative depth. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Departures sound like?
A serene blend of orchestral melodies and minimalist motifs that evoke deep emotional landscapes. Rooted in classical and film score.
What makes Departures by Joe Hisaishi notable?
The soundtrack for 'Departures' received critical acclaim and won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2009, significantly boosting interest in Hisaishi's work outside Japan. The score itself topped charts and became emblematic of contemporary Japanese cinema, influencing a new generation of film composers by demonstrating the power of music to enhance narrative depth. By the time 'Departures' was released in 2008, Joe Hisaishi had already established himself as a leading composer in film music, particularly recognized for his work with Studio Ghibli. This album, a soundtrack for the Academy Award-winning film 'Departures', showcases his mastery in creating poignant and evocative scores that resonate deeply with audiences. It marked a continuation of Hisaishi's collaboration with cinematic storytelling.
Who is Departures for?
Departures works well if you're into wave-like emotional peaks, serene moments of reflection and short tracks for focused listening.
How many songs are on Departures?
Departures has 19 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shine Of Snow I 1:12
- 2 Nohkan 3:10
- 3 Kaisan 0:53
- 4 Good-Bye Cello Standout 2:16
- 5 New Road 1:15
- 6 Model 0:47
- 7 First Contact 1:51
- 8 Washing 0:34
- 9 Kizuna I Standout 1:57
- 10 Beautiful Dead I 3:12
- 11 おくりびと~On Record~ 1:51
- 12 Gui-Dance 2:26
- 13 Shine Of Snow II 2:25
- 14 Ave Maria ~おくりびと Standout 5:29
- 15 Kizuna II 2:04
- 16 Beautiful Dead II 2:37
- 17 Father 1:40
- 18 おくりびと ~Memory~ 4:10
- 19 おくりびと~Ending~ 4:59
Release Date
September 10, 2008
Artist Origin
Japan
Runtime
44 min 48 sec
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