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Music is a spiritual cleanser. It speaks a universal language that brings people together. There really is no specific way to define music. If there was a way, I would describe it as simply captivating. I think the reason why music is so powerful derives from the nature of the song. A song has its introduction, climax, and conclusion. The waves of a song are just like the waves of life. In a way, it connects people from all over the world. Some of my go to platforms for music include Spotify, Sound Cloud, YouTube, or by Apple Music. My favorite genres tend to range between Korean pop, classical, musical soundtracks, then underground indie music. My go to genre is symphonic and instrumental. I admire soundtracks from movies as well, especially from the Studio Ghibli films. This is where the focus of the Padlet will be. My goal is to move you through the wonders of music and what it means to me. I hope you all enjoy this selection of music as this is what I tend to listen too. Music means the world to me, and I hope it means the world to you as well.

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This is one of my all time favorite pieces from Joe Hisaishi. Legend of Ashitaka is a song from the movie Princess Mononoke which was produced by Studio Ghibli. The orchestra of this piece is breathtaking. Every time I listen to this, I feel inspired and at peace.

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Princess Mononoke - Legend of Ashitaka Soundtrack [HQ]

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The second soundtrack from Princess Mononoke.. Enjoy! I do not own any of the music used in this video and everything belongs to their rightful owners.

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Hayao Miyazaki comes to greet Joe Hisaishi after his outstanding performance at the 25th Anniversary Studio Ghibli recital. Mr. Hisaishi is moved to tears as he sees his friend and coworker come to congratulate him on his hard work. Music brings people together and that is what's truly beautiful.

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"I want the spectators to feel like they are in another dimension of reality. I don't want my audience to understand every detail" - Takeshi Kitano

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I thought I would include this video in the Padlet from the many times I've referenced this concert. This is one of the best performances I have ever listened too. I felt as if I was taken on a journey through life being moved to tears and happiness. Imagine what the audience must have felt hearing this in person. This is what music is meant to do.

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Music brings forth a heap of emotions. Whether those tears are of sadness or happiness, we all understand the message through ones emotions that the music passes through to us. This is what goes through my mind when I watch musicians pour their heart out into a piece they perform.

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One Summer's Day honestly lets you transcend into another world as if you're flying with the characters in the movie. You feel as if you are actually "spirited away." That is a huge reason as to why I fancy this song.

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★ One Summer's Day (Orchestra) | Spirited Away

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Title: One Summer's Day Jap. Title: Ano Natsu He Composer: Joe Hisaishi Arranger: Joe Hisaishi Instruments: Orchestra Anime: Spirited Away Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi 千と千尋の神隠し Other versions/instruments: http://youtu.be/yXPB90A-aZo (Cello, Piano) http://youtu.be/G4JzlBS2C6Q (Violin, Piano) http://youtu.be/smn0HOvwoZ8 (Orchestra) ★ Spirited Away Classical Collection: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2_2ohnYog3pUcRuYY4RBBAooO7TeZHAE Music from http://itunes.apple.com/en/album/hisaishi-meets-miyazaki-films/id278331033 Illustration from http://anime.desktopnexus.com/wallpaper/1513714/ Note: Neither the arrangement nor the performance is by me.

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Any one who listening to music has to at some time admire and appreciate the song they are listening too. In this photo, you can see Mr. Hisaishi conduct a concert. Take a moment to focus on his expression. You can see the music and the melodies flow through him as he closes his eyes and leads his orchestra. Music is beautiful and bittersweet. This is where we become the most vulnerable and let our heart take over.

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"I want to work with people who give music the value it deserves.” - Joe Hisaishi

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Here is another one of Joe Hisaishi's work. This time, the song is the main theme from the movie Howl's Moving Castle. When I listen to this song, its as if I'm in a trance and ready to ballroom dance. This song can make you feel wonderful and full of remorse at the same time and that's what I love about Joe Hisaishi's music.

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In this photo, composer Joe Hisaishi is conducting an orchestra for the 25th Anniversary of Studio Ghibli concert. You can see how he works with hundreds of musicians to orchestrate the concert of a lifetime. This is music in it's purest form.

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Continuing with the theme of what music is to me, I have another song from Joe Hisaishi. He composed this piece for yet another Studio Ghibli film known as Castle in the Sky. This song will take you on a journey through ups and downs, and still make you feel content once it ends. It's truly beautiful the way the piece captivates your heart and mind.

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Since our last Princess Mononoke Main Theme upload did so well I thought you guys might enjoy this one as well. Let me know! Joe Hisaishi https://itunes.apple.com/nl/artist/joe-hisaishi/id74486938 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Hisaishi Movie http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092067/ Official artwork from Laputa - Castle In The Sky Like us on facebook to help us spread epic music to more people!