Joe Hisaishi: the genius composer who gave Studio Ghibli its sound
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Before the Studio Ghibli catalogue comes to Netflix, here’s what you need to know about the musician who’s been dubbed the ‘John Williams of Japan’
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Joe Hisaishi's 'One Summer's Day' is the perfect model for Studio
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What would various composers from different musical eras think of
Music and the Fictive Dream- Studio Ghibli Films Music – Britt's
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Erik At The Movies: The Complete Studio Ghibli Rankings – The Ville
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Joe Hisaishi - News - IMDb
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Original Sound Version A Night of Excitement, Tears, and 600
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Best of Studio Ghibli, The Soundtracks of Joe Hisaishi 2022
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Studio Ghibli: What Goes Into Creating An Animated Film – IndieWire
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Best Ghibli Songs, Ranked
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Locked Grooves 4: Joe Hisaishi – Sister Ray
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Joe Hisaishi Tribute Concert in Barcelona [Concert Summary