I've always been a big fan of Hayao Miyazaki's animes. My very first encounter with Ghibli productions was Totoro. I was rather young, probably about 7 years old or something. I still remember the movie so clearly in my mind. I loved it to bits. I've never found anyone else with similar interest as me until Spirited Away came along.
It was then everyone around me started looking into Hayao Miyazaki's work. Totoro was reintroduced. I began to find his work available in stores and I found more interesting works of his eg. Howl's Moving Castle, Laputa, Princess Mononoke etc. I love the mysterious fantasy storyline. I love the music that goes so well with it.
Joe Hisaishi is the producer behind these songs. His music tells a story. It's the kind of music that I'd listen to with my eyes closed, with aromatic candles dimly lit. It's the kind of music that reminds me of what I'd like to do. It's the kind of music that stimulates my imaginations. I hope someday, I'd be able to hear them in real life orchestra.
