Joe's Early Life
When was Joe Hisaishi born?
Joe Hisaishi was born on December 6, 1950
Who are the founders of Studio Ghibli?
Studio Ghibli was founded by Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, Toshio Suzuki, and Yasuyoshi Tokuma.
What piece was played in the film "My neighbor Totoro"?
What is "Path of the Wind"
What piece was played in the film "Spirited Away"?
What is a "One Summer's Day"?
What piece was played in the film "Spirited Away"?
What is "Merry Go Round of Life".
What instruments did Hisaishi played?
Violin & Piano
How many feature films has Studio Ghibli created?
22 films
What is the time signature of "Path of the Wind"?
"Path of the Wind" is in 4/4 time
What is the key of "One Summer's Day"?
"One Summer's Day" is in the key of C major
What is the primary time signature of "Merry Go Round of Life"?
The primary time signature of "Merry Go Round of Life" is 3/4.
Which college did Hisaishi attend to study music composition?
Kunitachi College of Music to study music composition
This film centres the experience of independence and hard working led young professionals to leave the theatre with a heartfelt experience.
What is Kiki's Delivery Service?
What musical form is "Path of the Wind" composed in?
"Path of the Wind" is composed in ABA form
What musical form does "One Summer's Day" follow?
"One Summer's Day" follows an ABABA form
Merry Go Round of Life was heavily influenced by "this" style of music
what is a traditional European waltz?
In what year did Hisaishi meet Hayao Miyazaki?
Hisaishi met Hayao Miyazaki in 1983
This films centres the fantasy of a fish that turned into a little girl, discarding her dads warning of how humans destroy nature. Emphasizing the bravery toward new challenge to the audiences
What is Ponyo?
This Path of the Wind often use "this" scale making the melody more nostalgic and traditional Japanese folk song like
What is a pentatonic scale?
How many measures are used in the introduction of "One Summer's Day"?
The introduction uses four measures of chords
"Merry Go Round of Life" blends two different types of this meters, with the main melody playing in 3 and the bass and harmony playing in 2.
What is a polyrhythmic structure?
What award did Hisaishi won? How many?
Hisaishi has won seven Japanese Academy Awards for Best Music
What was the first film Hisaishi composed for Miyazaki?
What is Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind?
What instrument leads the B section of the piece?
Piano
What does the initial piano theme in "One Summer's Day" represent?
The initial piano theme represents Chihiro, the main character
Describe the chord extensions Hisaishi uses in "Merry Go Round of Life" to create an interesting harmony
Hisaishi uses extensions of the 7th, 9ths, and 11th chords to create an interesting feel to the harmony