Joe Hisaishi (久石 譲), born Mamoru Fujisawa (藤澤 守), is a contemporary Japanese composer known for his film scores and solo works. His most notable work includes his collaboration with the animator
Hayao Miyazaki.
He has composed scores for:
- Genesis Climber Mospeada, 1983-1984
- Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, 1984
- Laputa: Castle In The Sky, 1986
- My Neighbor Totoro, 1988
- Kiki's Delivery Service, 1989
- Porco Rosso, 1992
- Princess Mononoke, 1997
- Hana-Bi, 1997
- Kikujiro, 1999
- Spirited Away, 2001
- Howl's Moving Castle, 2005
- Ponyo on a Cliff by the Sea (aka Ponyo), 2008
- Departures, 2008
- Ni No Kuni, 2010
Hisaishi's
music incorporates a variety of genres, including both European and Japanese classical, impressionism, experimental electronic, and minimalism.
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