Another amazing piece from Joe Hisaishi, for the very 1st Studio Ghibli film "Nausicaä of the Valley of Wind". The music set the mood for the movie opening, the haunting sound makes me love the film even more.
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Mamoru Fujisawa known professionally as Joe Hisaishi is a composer and director responsible for over 100 soundtracks and conventional albums dating back to 1981. He is best-known for his work with animator Hayao Miyazaki, including the soundtracks to Spirited Away (2001), Howl's Moving Castle (2004), Princess Mononoke (1997), My Neighbour Totoro (1988), and NausicaƤ of the Valley of the Wind (1983). He is also known for his work with filmmaker Takeshi Kitano, including soundtracks for Dolls (2002), Kikujiro (1999), Hana-Bi (1997), Kids Return (1996), and Sonatine (1993). Lesser known are the other musical roles he plays - he is also a typesetter, author, arranger, and head of orchestra.