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The Tale Of The Princess Kaguya: Soundtrack [2LP]

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Including the beautiful theme "When I Remember This Life" sung by Kazumi Nikaido, this is the complete soundtrack to Studio Ghibli's 2013 film, The Tale Of The Princess Kaguya, composed by the studio's long-time musical collaborator, Joe Hisaishi. This is the first and the last collaborative work by director Isao Takahata and composer Joe Hisaishi. 

Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. The mysterious young princess enthralls all who encounter her - but ultimately, she must confront her fate, the punishment for her crime. Director Isao Takahata's final film was nominated for an Academy Award® and hailed as a masterpiece by critics.

Remastered and released in a deluxe edition double vinyl with 3 sides of music (etched Side D), housed in a gatefold jacket with new jacket artwork and liner notes.

 

Track List:

A1. Overture
A2. Light
A3. The Little Princess
A4. The Joy of Living
A5. The Sprout
A6. Li'l Bamboo
A7. Life
A8. Mountain Hamlet
A9. Robe
A10. Setting Out
A11. Autumn Harvest
A12. Supple Bamboo
A13. Writing Practice
A14. The Garden of Life
A15. The Banquet
A16. Despair
A17. The Coming of Spring
A18. Melody of the Beautiful Koto
 
B1. Spring Waltz
B2. Memories of the Village
B3. The Nobles' Wild Ride
B4. Devotion
B5. Cicada Night
B6. Mystery of the Moon
B7. Sorrow
B8. Fate
B9. The City of the Moon
B10. Going Home
B11. Flying
 
C1. The Procession of Celestial Beings I
C2. The Parting
C3. The Procession of Celestial Beings II
C4. Moon
C5. When I Remember This Life
C6. Koto Melody
C7. Nursery Rhyme
C8. Song of the Heavenly Maiden


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