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Spirited Away (Original Soundtrack)
The first piano notes of Spirited Away sound exactly like leaving home. Then, slowly, like finding your courage somewhere new.
Who it's for
The score follows a child's journey from reluctant departure to hard-won competence, so listening in order traces a transition arc the listener can borrow for their own move or change.
Feelings it meets
What it is
This is the original soundtrack to Hayao Miyazaki's film Spirited Away, composed by Joe Hisaishi and performed by the New Japan Philharmonic. It was released in July 2001 by Studio Ghibli Records with Tokuma Japan Communications, and by Milan Records in the US in 2002.
Where to find it
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal; also on CD/vinyl.
Before you start
Age: Not verified (instrumental; suggested all ages)
Things do not change; we change.Henry David Thoreau, Walden, “Conclusion”
