Joe Hisaishi – Princess Mononoke (2xLP)
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Released in 1997, the soundtrack to Princess Mononoke is one of Joe Hisaishi’s most powerful and emotionally expansive scores, written for Hayao Miyazaki’s epic Studio Ghibli film. The music blends sweeping orchestral writing with traditional Japanese musical elements, creating a sound that mirrors the film’s central themes of nature, spirituality, and the conflict between humanity and the natural world. Hisaishi’s compositions move fluidly between grand symphonic passages and delicate, reflective moments, with the main theme emerging as one of his most memorable melodies, both haunting and deeply lyrical.
The score elevates the film’s mythic atmosphere through dramatic orchestration, rich choral sections, and beautifully restrained piano motifs. Pieces such as “The Legend of Ashitaka” and the vocal theme “Mononoke Hime” convey both the heroic scale and the tragic undertones of Miyazaki’s story. Widely regarded as one of Hisaishi’s finest works, the soundtrack stands as a landmark in modern film music, combining cinematic grandeur with emotional nuance and reinforcing the profound connection between music, landscape, and storytelling in Studio Ghibli’s world.
Reviews
“A sweeping, emotionally rich score that ranks among Joe Hisaishi’s greatest achievements in film music.” AllMusic
“Hisaishi’s music gives Princess Mononoke its mythic weight, blending orchestral drama with haunting lyricism.” The Guardian
“One of the most powerful scores ever written for an animated film, balancing epic scale with intimate beauty.” Film Score Monthly
“A majestic soundtrack that captures the spiritual and environmental themes at the heart of Miyazaki’s masterpiece.” The Japan Times
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Artist: Joe HisaishiLabel: Studio Ghibli RecordsFormat: LPUnits: 2Country: JapanGenre: Soundtracks
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A1 アシタカせっ記
A2 タタリ神
A3 旅立ち-西へ-
A4 呪われた力
A5 穢土
A6 出会い
A7 コダマ達
A8 神の森
A9 夕暮れのタタラ場
A10 タタリ神Ⅱ-うばわれた山-
B1 エボシ御前
B2 タタラ踏む女達-エボシ タタラうた-
B3 修羅
B4 東から来た少年
B5 レクイエム
B6 生きろ
B7 シシ神の森の二人
B8 もののけ姫 インストゥルメンタルバージョン
B9 レクイエムⅡ
C1 もののけ姫 ヴォーカル
C2 戦いの太鼓
C3 タタラ場前の闘い
C4 呪われた力Ⅱ
C5 レクイエムⅢ
C6 敗走
C7 タタリ神Ⅲ
D1 死と生のアダージョ
D2 黄泉の世界
D3 黄泉の世界Ⅱ
D4 死と生のアダージョⅡ
D5 アシタカとサン
D6 もののけ姫 ヴォーカル エンディング
D7 アシタカせっ記 エンディング
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Joe Hisaishi – Princess Mononoke (2xLP)
Joe Hisaishi – Princess Mononoke (2xLP)
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Released in 1997, the soundtrack to Princess Mononoke is one of Joe Hisaishi’s most powerful and emotionally expansive scores, written for Hayao Miyazaki’s epic Studio Ghibli film. The music blends sweeping orchestral writing with traditional Japanese musical elements, creating a sound that mirrors the film’s central themes of nature, spirituality, and the conflict between humanity and the natural world. Hisaishi’s compositions move fluidly between grand symphonic passages and delicate, reflective moments, with the main theme emerging as one of his most memorable melodies, both haunting and deeply lyrical.
The score elevates the film’s mythic atmosphere through dramatic orchestration, rich choral sections, and beautifully restrained piano motifs. Pieces such as “The Legend of Ashitaka” and the vocal theme “Mononoke Hime” convey both the heroic scale and the tragic undertones of Miyazaki’s story. Widely regarded as one of Hisaishi’s finest works, the soundtrack stands as a landmark in modern film music, combining cinematic grandeur with emotional nuance and reinforcing the profound connection between music, landscape, and storytelling in Studio Ghibli’s world.
Reviews
“A sweeping, emotionally rich score that ranks among Joe Hisaishi’s greatest achievements in film music.” AllMusic
“Hisaishi’s music gives Princess Mononoke its mythic weight, blending orchestral drama with haunting lyricism.” The Guardian
“One of the most powerful scores ever written for an animated film, balancing epic scale with intimate beauty.” Film Score Monthly
“A majestic soundtrack that captures the spiritual and environmental themes at the heart of Miyazaki’s masterpiece.” The Japan Times
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Artist: Joe HisaishiLabel: Studio Ghibli RecordsFormat: LPUnits: 2Country: JapanGenre: Soundtracks
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A1 アシタカせっ記
A2 タタリ神
A3 旅立ち-西へ-
A4 呪われた力
A5 穢土
A6 出会い
A7 コダマ達
A8 神の森
A9 夕暮れのタタラ場
A10 タタリ神Ⅱ-うばわれた山-
B1 エボシ御前
B2 タタラ踏む女達-エボシ タタラうた-
B3 修羅
B4 東から来た少年
B5 レクイエム
B6 生きろ
B7 シシ神の森の二人
B8 もののけ姫 インストゥルメンタルバージョン
B9 レクイエムⅡ
C1 もののけ姫 ヴォーカル
C2 戦いの太鼓
C3 タタラ場前の闘い
C4 呪われた力Ⅱ
C5 レクイエムⅢ
C6 敗走
C7 タタリ神Ⅲ
D1 死と生のアダージョ
D2 黄泉の世界
D3 黄泉の世界Ⅱ
D4 死と生のアダージョⅡ
D5 アシタカとサン
D6 もののけ姫 ヴォーカル エンディング
D7 アシタカせっ記 エンディング
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Description
- Description
- Release details
- Tracklist
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Released in 1997, the soundtrack to Princess Mononoke is one of Joe Hisaishi’s most powerful and emotionally expansive scores, written for Hayao Miyazaki’s epic Studio Ghibli film. The music blends sweeping orchestral writing with traditional Japanese musical elements, creating a sound that mirrors the film’s central themes of nature, spirituality, and the conflict between humanity and the natural world. Hisaishi’s compositions move fluidly between grand symphonic passages and delicate, reflective moments, with the main theme emerging as one of his most memorable melodies, both haunting and deeply lyrical.
The score elevates the film’s mythic atmosphere through dramatic orchestration, rich choral sections, and beautifully restrained piano motifs. Pieces such as “The Legend of Ashitaka” and the vocal theme “Mononoke Hime” convey both the heroic scale and the tragic undertones of Miyazaki’s story. Widely regarded as one of Hisaishi’s finest works, the soundtrack stands as a landmark in modern film music, combining cinematic grandeur with emotional nuance and reinforcing the profound connection between music, landscape, and storytelling in Studio Ghibli’s world.
Reviews
“A sweeping, emotionally rich score that ranks among Joe Hisaishi’s greatest achievements in film music.” AllMusic
“Hisaishi’s music gives Princess Mononoke its mythic weight, blending orchestral drama with haunting lyricism.” The Guardian
“One of the most powerful scores ever written for an animated film, balancing epic scale with intimate beauty.” Film Score Monthly
“A majestic soundtrack that captures the spiritual and environmental themes at the heart of Miyazaki’s masterpiece.” The Japan Times
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Artist: Joe HisaishiLabel: Studio Ghibli RecordsFormat: LPUnits: 2Country: JapanGenre: Soundtracks
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A1 アシタカせっ記
A2 タタリ神
A3 旅立ち-西へ-
A4 呪われた力
A5 穢土
A6 出会い
A7 コダマ達
A8 神の森
A9 夕暮れのタタラ場
A10 タタリ神Ⅱ-うばわれた山-
B1 エボシ御前
B2 タタラ踏む女達-エボシ タタラうた-
B3 修羅
B4 東から来た少年
B5 レクイエム
B6 生きろ
B7 シシ神の森の二人
B8 もののけ姫 インストゥルメンタルバージョン
B9 レクイエムⅡ
C1 もののけ姫 ヴォーカル
C2 戦いの太鼓
C3 タタラ場前の闘い
C4 呪われた力Ⅱ
C5 レクイエムⅢ
C6 敗走
C7 タタリ神Ⅲ
D1 死と生のアダージョ
D2 黄泉の世界
D3 黄泉の世界Ⅱ
D4 死と生のアダージョⅡ
D5 アシタカとサン
D6 もののけ姫 ヴォーカル エンディング
D7 アシタカせっ記 エンディング










