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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like emotional peaks
- serene moments of reflection
- short tracks for focused listening
- deeply evocative orchestral landscapes
- gentle transitions between themes
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy experiences
- prefer longer standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yann Tiersen· Ryuichi Sakamoto· Philip Glass
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 2:16
- 5 New Road 1:15
- 6 Model 0:47
- 7 First Contact 1:51
- 8 Washing 0:34
- 9 Kizuna I 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 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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