This 1997 soundtrack features the lush, sweeping orchestrations Joe Hisaishi is known for, accompanying Hayao Miyazaki's animated epic. The music perfectly captures the film's blend of nature, mythology, and raw human emotion.
- The soundtrack was released by Pony Canyon in Japan on July 2, 1997. It features themes such as 'The Legend of Ashitaka,' 'The Girl Who Sees the Wind,' and 'The Battle ofSTRUCTION OF the Demon.
- The score was performed by the Tokyo City Philharmonic Orchestra. It won the Best Score award at the 11th annual Golden Disc Awards in Japan.
- Hisaishi's score has been lauded for its thematic depth and its contribution to the film's critical and commercial success. It has been re-released multiple times, including a 2016 vinyl edition.
Joe Hisaishi is a Japanese composer and conductor, celebrated for his film scores. He is most famously associated with the works of Studio Ghibli.
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