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Concert Report 

A Joe Hisaishi Symphonic Concert Awash in Wonder and Nostalgia

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When it comes to J-music bucket lists, seeing Joe Hisaishi live in concert easily tops my list. For a long

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Soundtrack Reviews 

Joe Hisaishi’s Piano Stories Best ’88-’08 – Review

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Album Title: Piano Stories Best ’88-’08 Anime Title: Nausicaä of the Valley of Wind Laputa: Castle in the Sky Porco

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General 

Joe Hisaishi in Budokan – Concert DVD Review

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Title: Joe Hisaishi in Budokan Anime Title: Various Ghibli movies Artist: Joe Hisaishi Catalog Number: VWBS-1078 (Blu-ray), VWDZ-8130 (R2 DVD)

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Composer Profiles 

Composer of the Month – Joe Hisaishi

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Overview: When Joe Hisaishi’s name is mentioned, the first thing that may come to mind is his work with Studio

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Composer Profiles 

Composer of the Month – Yoko Kanno

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Overview: Among the most prolific of anime composers, Yoko Kanno stands as one of the most loved and sought-after songwriters

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