Departures cover

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

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