“Legend of Ashitaka”
Princess Mononoke, Studio Ghibli
Music by Joe Hisaishi
Arrangment by Wesley Chu

Trio Incarnadine
Adam Jeffreys, violin
Leah Plave, cello
Tong Wang, piano

Mie Hirshfield and Andre St-Denis, recording artists
2.13.2020


I grew absolutely mesmerized by Japan’s Studio Ghibli animations such as Totoro and Kiki’s Delivery Service. They were so adorable – so fun and vibrant and magical.

But as I got older and rewatched these movies, my appreciation for them grew as well. I found a deep emotional value in their endearing, truthful sincerity.

Princess Mononoke is a particular favourite - epic, dramatic, terrifying at times, tender at others, filled with glorious landscapes, enchanting magical forests and spirits, fantasy and wisdom and heartfelt earnestness.

Simple things are often the most profound.
I hope this music touches you too, for those dedicated Ghibli fans. If not, please - a very magical world awaits your inner childlike limitless imagination~

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