"A Melody Cloaked in a Somber Atmosphere" This piece, carrying a somewhat dark mood, is used as the ending theme for Studio Ghibli’s Castle in the Sky. While the version by Azusa Inoue is widely known, the choral rendition by the Suginami Children’s Choir is also quite famous. Many people may recall singing it in their middle school music classes. Listening to it truly gives you that unmistakable “Ghibli!” feeling.
■Arrangement Details(explanation:Mizuki Yanagawa)
"A More Serious Arrangement of Kimi wo Nosete" This arrangement of Kimi wo Nosete takes on a more serious tone than the version many of you may be familiar with. As you play, try to evoke feelings of loneliness, isolation, warmth that embraces those emotions, and a sense of resilience and independence. Several motifs appear throughout the piece, so I encourage you to listen closely and discover them as you perform.