One of my favorite modern composer performs live, I love the fact, that before they started he told everyone to put on a happy face.
posted by JTZ 1 decade 6 years 9 months 4 weeks ago • 2,406 viewsJoe Hisaishi
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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.