Joe Hisaishi
Nagano, Japan
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Mamoru Fujisawa (藤澤 守, Fujisawa Mamoru, born December 6, 1950), known professionally as Joe Hisaishi (久石 譲, Hisaishi Jō), is a Japanese composer, musical director, conductor and pianist, known for over 100 film scores and solo albums dating back to 1981. Hisaishi's music has been known to explore and incorporate different genres, including minimalist, experimental electronic, Western classical, and Japanese classical. He has also worked as a music engraver and arranger. He has been associated with director and animator Hayao Miyazaki since 1984, having written scores for all but one of Miyazaki's films.
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A Wish to the Moon: Joe Hisaishi & 9 Cellos 2003 Etude & Encore Tour
NEWS ZERO Spinoff: "Ponyo on the Cliff" Close-Up! Five Genius Craftmen
Joe Hisaishi Symphonic Concert: Music from the Studio Ghibli Films of Hayao Miyazaki
Isao Takahata and His Tale of The Princess Kaguya
Joe Hisaishi in Budokan - Making of the Concert: The Big Screen
Inside Ghibli's Creation: 400 Days of Clash Between Hayao Miyazaki and The New Director
