Joe Hisaishi
Also Known As: 藤澤 守, Хисаиси Дзё, Mamoru Fujisawa, Фудзисава Мамору, Jō Hisaishi, 久石讓, 久石穣, 久石 譲
Biography: Mamoru Fujisawa (藤澤 守, Fujisawa Mamoru, born December 6, 1950), known professionally as Joe Hisaishi (久石 譲, Hisaishi Jō), is a Japanese composer, musical director, conductor and pianist, known for over 100 film scores and solo albums dating back to 1981. Hisaishi's music has been known to explore and incorporate different genres, including minimalist, experimental electronic, Western classical, and Japanese classical. He has also worked as a music engraver and arranger. He has been associated with director and animator Hayao Miyazaki since 1984, having written scores for all but one of Miyazaki's films.
Department: Sound
Place of Birth: Nagano, Japan
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25th Anniversary Studio Ghibli Concert
Overview: Concert held on August 4, 5 and 6, 2008 at the Nippon Budōkan hall in Tokyo to commemorate both the Japanese theatrical release of Ponyo (2008) and the 25 years of musical collaboration between composer Joe Hisaishi and filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki.
Genres: Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-08-31
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A Wish to the Moon: Joe Hisaishi & 9 Cellos 2003 Etude & Encore Tour
Overview: Joe Hisaishi will handle a variety of film music, this simple structure of 9 Cello and piano, the concert live recording made at the Tokyo Opera City. Album "ENCORE" "ETUDE ~ a Wish to the Moon" was presented to the best live songs from the heart Joe Hisaishi from the concert tour was held in March 2003, recording the concert was held at Tokyo Opera City on April 16.
Genres: Animation Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-09-26
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Joe Hisaishi in Concert: Paris Philharmonie
Overview: Japanese pianist and composer Joe Hisaishi conducts the Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg at the Philharmonie de Paris, performing his Symphony No. 2, an arrangement of a piece from Ponyo (2008) and a symphonic suite based on the score of Princess Mononoke (1997), two iconic and acclaimed films by Hayao Miyazaki.
Genres: Documentary Music TV Movie
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2022-06-22
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Ghibli and The Miyazaki Mystery
Overview: Studio Ghibli is Japan's most successful animation studio, with helmers Hayao Miyazaki ("Spirited Away," "My Neighbor Totoro") and Isao Takahata ("Grave of The Fireflies," "The Tale of Princess Kaguya") creating a bonanza for producer/prexy Toshio Suzuki. Generously adorned with clips from their films and their influences, the docu follows Ghibli's arc from a mid-'60s rebellion against working conditions at Toei Co. to its present powerhouse position, complete with public fun park. All interviews are illuminating, but Miyazaki is teasingly confined to pic's tete-a-tete finale with esteemed French comic artist Jean "Moebius" Giraud. Meeting of the wizened European, whose imprint is on films from "Blade Runner" to "The Fifth Element," and the apparently relaxed Nipponese helmer makes an interesting contrast, and will be of special interest to Francophiles. All credits are impeccable
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2005-01-07
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コンサート2021 in ザ・シンフォニーホール
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Genres: Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2021-04-06
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The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness
Overview: Follows the behind-the-scenes work of Studio Ghibli, focusing on the notable figures Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2013-11-16
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Making of Ponyo
Overview: Making of documentary on the Hayao Miyazaki film "Ponyo".
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-07-20
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The Songs of Studio Ghibli
Overview: This program will give you an up-close look at some of the studio’s most famous films along with the music of STUDIO GHIBLI that continues to have multi-generational appeal. Songs are performed by popular J-pop stars and artists who have worked with STUDIO GHIBLI over the years. Treat yourself to fun and moving performances that pay homage to your favorite STUDIO GHIBLI films, hear rare stories about Hayao Miyazaki, and learn about the history of Isao Takahata and how he became one of Japan’s greatest treasures. Filmed at Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum’s Ghibli Expo -From Nausicaä to Marnie- exhibition, this 45-minute program is jam-packed with the magic of STUDIO GHIBLI, including famous scenes from your favorite STUDIO GHIBLI works.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2019-02-17
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Joe Hisaishi Symphonic Concert: Music from the Studio Ghibli Films of Hayao Miyazaki
Overview: The music of iconic Studio Ghibli films featuring Joe Hisaishi’s celebrated scores will be performed live by the Paris-based symphony orchestra and choir Orchestre et Chœur Lamoureux at two concerts in June 2017 at the Palais des Congrès de Paris. With its international premiere, JOE HISAISHI SYMPHONIC CONCERT: MUSIC FROM THE STUDIO GHIBLI FILMS OF HAYAO MIYAZAKI explores the collaborative relationship between music and storytelling, blending music and visuals to celebrate the long partnership between Joe Hisaishi and Academy Award-winner Hayao Miyazaki (2002 Animated Feature Film for Spirited Away and 2014 Honorary Award).
Genres: Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2017-09-06
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Isao Takahata and His Tale of the Princess Kaguya
Overview: For his first film in fourteen years animation director Isao Takahata embarked on a visually sumptuous adaptation of "The Tale of the Princess Kaguya". A dream project for the director that would hopefully establish the recently formed Ghibli Studio 7, created to meet the demands of a new type of modern animation process. But almost immediately the epic production is faced with difficulties and falls dramatically behind schedule. In this compelling and insightful documentary we follow Isao Takahata and his dedicated team of artists as they frantically strive against adversity to make their vision a reality and bring Studio Ghibli into a new Era.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2014-11-27
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Scenes by the Sea: Takeshi Kitano
Overview: First major English-language documentary profile of the cult Japanese actor/director, Takeshi Kitano. Featuring interviews with many of his regular contributors and colleagues, the film explores Kitano's rise from working-class poverty to superstar of Japanese radio, TV, comedy and journalism, and follows the making of his US-Japanese gangster film, 'Brother'.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-05-05
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Joe Hisaishi in Budokan - Making of the Concert: The Big Screen
Overview: Joe Hisaishi in Budokan - Making of the Concert: The Big Screen
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2009-07-04
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Inside Ghibli's Creation: 400 Days of Clash Between Hayao Miyazaki and The New Director
Overview: Stepping closer and closer to his retirement, Hayao Miyazaki has no other means, but to choose up a new director. Ghibli's given some creative freedoms in the past, but they hardly lasted. Maro, an animator of 37 years. has done a good deed of works in his prior days. Thus, Miyazaki-san decides to appoint him as a new director for the upcoming feature of 'Arrietty the Borrower'.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2010-08-15
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Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron
Overview: A documentary that chronicles the making of The Boy and the Heron, filmed with exclusive access to Studio Ghibli across an astonishing seven years.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2024-10-10
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