This album is a collection of music inspired by Hayao Miyazaki’s storyboards and sketches from the acclaimed film, “Whisper of the Heart”.
“Whisper of the Heart” (耳をすませば, Mimi wo Sumaseba) is a beloved animated film from Studio Ghibli, directed by Yoshifumi Kondō and released on July 15, 1995. Based on Aoi Hiiragi’s 1989 manga, the film features a screenplay by Hayao Miyazaki and marks the first Ghibli feature directed by someone other than Miyazaki or Takahata. This poignant tale, which introduced surrealist painter Naohisa Inoue to the studio’s roster, reflects Kondō’s unique vision before his untimely passing in 1998. The film remains a testament to his artistic legacy and Ghibli’s enchanting storytelling.
Tracklist
1 A Hilly Town
2 The Cat Chase
3 The World Emporium
4 The Elf Queen
5 Summer’s End
6 A Confession
7 Taking The Train
8 Breeze Blowing On The Hilltop
9 Engelszimmer
10 Violin Tuning
11 Take Me Home
12 Starry Night Sky
13 Flowing Clouds Atop The Shining Hills
14 I’ll Write A Story!
15 Fly! We Will Rise On The Updraft
16 An Old Woodblock Print
17 Canon
18 Forest Of Anxiety
19 Reminiscence
20 The Song Of Baron
21 Crack Of Dawn
22 Take Me Home
