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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical soundscapes for daydreaming
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- nostalgic melodies for reflection
- short tracks for quick escapes
- for imaginative storytelling
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy party vibes
- prefer straightforward, single tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yann Tiersen· Ryuichi Sakamoto· Philip Glass
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 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 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 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
Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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