Joe Hisaishi - Kikujiro (1999 Film)
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Free Music Review: a stunning masterpiece
Hit: 5 Stars
i've fallen down a rabbit hole filled with the breathtaking compositions of joe hisaishi featured on this stunning cd. there is no need to return. all other music is worthless piddle when held to the standard of beauty that this is. my god. just. listen.Free Music Review: BEST SCORE EVER!
Hit: 5 Stars
This is the best score for any movie ever!!! Jo Hisaishi is an awsome musician. Kikujiro is his best work.Free Music Review: GREAT soundtrack.
Hit: 5 Stars
The music to this film is VERY beautiful. So, I HAD to have the soundtrack, and am not disappointed.Free Music Review: Evocative Soundtrack to One Treasure of a Road Movie
Hit: 4 Stars
I think a major part of my attraction to Takeshi Kitano's affectionately oddball 1999 road movie, "Kikujiro", has to do with composer Joe Hisaishi's soundtrack. The music - which would not be out of place on the more meditative Windham Hill roster - is based on the infectious piano-driven theme, and the forty minutes presented here are mostly variations on that same theme. Reminiscent of Dave Grusin's mid-eighties work (in particular, "Mountain Dance" from 1984's "Falling in Love"), Hisaishi's "Summer" has the same type of syncopated keyboard-led rhythm complemented by strings that are alternately plucked and played.
The best that can be said of the theme is that it perfectly evokes the image of nine-year old Yusuke Sekiguchi as Masao running purposefully on the bridge with the angel wings of his baby-blue knapsack flying in the breeze. Hisaishi even includes a percussive, Asian-flavored version called "Mad Summer". There are other tracks that serve to color the atmosphere of certain scenes in the film such as Masao's nightmare after being nearly molested (the synthesizer-heavy "Nightmare"), the heartbreaking moment he sees his mother in the distance (the delicate "Mother") and the bonding that occurs between Masao and Kikujiro on the beach (the poignant "Angel Bell"). Even though there are several beautiful interludes, the soundtrack will seem repetitive for anyone who hasn't seen the film. However, the music captures the emotional impact of the film for anyone who did enjoy it thanks to Hisaishi's craftsmanship.
Free Music Review: Variations on Kikujiro Themes
Hit: 4 Stars
Excellent choice for those wishing to relive the Kikujiro movie experience. The CD tracks are variations on two musical themes appearing throughout the movie. At first disappointed with the lack of variety, I changed opinion after a third listen when I found myself enjoying the subtle differences of each track. Short on variety, but very good quality.