Search - Joe Hisaishi :: Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea

Unbelievably beautiful, moving soundtrack!

James G | Long Beach, California | 09/01/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"First and foremost, I am a huge fan of Hayao Miyazaki. But behind every great movie (with some exceptions) is a great soundtrack. This was one of the few movies that I've seen where I had to buy the soundtrack immediately after seeing the film. The music is absolutely breathtaking and beautiful. It's angelic, and it's such a breath of fresh air when so many movies have such mediocre soundtracks. My two favorite tracks would include the first two. The first track is taken from the first scene of the film where Ponyo's father is standing on a platform, creating life forms in the sea with his wand. The second song is the title track of the movie, and is quite possibly one of the most beautiful examples of operatic Japanese music. The combination of Miyazaki and Hisaishi is so perfect. I also recommend the 'Spirited Away' soundtrack."