Understanding the Magic of Joe Hisaishi *MUTED*

CLICK LINKS FOR AUDIO EXAMPLES: ex1 - ex2 - ex3 - This example was supposed to be the solo melody without any chords, so the audio example kind of ruins the point I was trying to make. But it’s the same link as ex4 below ex4 - ex5 - ex6 - *once again, there’s harmony in this example which kinda ruins the point I was making with the isolated melody. But the film version of this piece, which has the solo melody, isn’t uploaded on YouTube ex7 & 8 , the Merry Go Round of Life ones, all use the same link as above. Again it’s a slightly different arrangement from the film version so there’s a couple discrepancies, but what’re you gonna do ex9 - ex10 - This track isn’t available on YouTube either, but it’s at the end of the track “Totoro“ on the film’s soundtrack on any streaming service ex11 - ex12 - ex13 - Joe Hisaishi is one of the most important and accomplished living composers, and his work was an absolute pleasure to dissect for this video. From his perfect melody writing to his inspired harmonies, let’s take a look at a few of the techniques that make Ghibli music instantly recognizable and completely unforgettable. Uncensored video: Musica Universalis video referenced: 0:00 - Intro 1:36 - Perfect Melodies: Totoro Theme 5:50 - Modern Harmonies, Classic Melodies: Path of Wind 8:24 - ’Jazz Standard’ Harmony - Osono’s Request 10:38 - Jazz meets Classical - Merry-Go-Round of Life 13:08 - The ’Ghibli Turnaround’: The Flower Garden & Totoro’s Theme 15:49 - Quartal / Quintal Harmony: One Summer’s Day 20:57 - Outro PATREON: Check out my album: DISCORD: TWITTER: Check out my video editor’s own channel here: #Ghibli #JoeHisaishi #8bitMusicTheory