Name: Joe Hisaishi - Opening Song - Merry-Go-Round of Life by baconhwang in Classical Bangers 🎹🎻
Duration: 2 min 33 s
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Classical Bangers 🎹🎻

Artwork by Andreas Provoost
https://instagram.com/andreasprovoost/

I've yearned to complete and share this composition with you for quite some time, but unfortunately it took me a few months to finalize! I wanted to make it as good as my abilities would allow and write every part as wholeheartedly as possible. It took time but I'm proud of the end result.

Finding the art of Andreas Provoost helped me immensely in knowing where to take the score; Colorful, adventurous & quite calm. Making the woman the protagonist of the score GREATLY guided me towards the end and it provided the soul the song was missing. 

Thank you Lily! 🤍

Lily of the Valley

Etude in E Minor, Op. 25 No. 5

BO "Midnight In Paris"
Composé Par Jacques Offenbach
Interprété Par The Czech National Symphony Orchestra 
Réalisé Par Woody Allen

Midnight In Paris (Music From The Motion Picture)

Can-Can From "Orpheus In The Underworld"

Kneeling Before Giants

William Tell Overture (Gioachino Rossini)

Safe to say that Joe Hisaishi’s works are my biggest inspiration in composing and production. 😊
My short arrangement of A Town with an Ocean View (from Kiki’s Delivery Service).

Joe Hisaishi - A Town with an Ocean View (piano & melodica cover by Khoa Vũ)

Für Elise (Ludwig van Beethoven cover)

Nightfall in the Valley...a story about a peaceful small village in the mountains where moonlight creates a mystical scene after nightfall.
I was inspired by a certain chord progression that gave rise to the development of the rest of this track...and as usually, for me,  there was no roadmap how the idea would be worked out. It's always quite a surprise how things will went out during creation of some new music. 😊

Nightfall in the Valley

A quiet moment of solitude captured under the light of an enormous moon.

The melody is a warm, contemplative whisper played on the piano, surrounded by the soft, distant hum of minimalist strings. This piece is a reflection on fleeting beauty and gentle longing, mirroring the stillness of the city lights and the silent fall of the cherry blossoms. It is a moment of profound, peaceful melancholy.

Moon Petal Serenade [Music]

Concerto for Strings No. 2 op. 47 - 1. Andante

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Joe Hisaishi - Opening Song - Merry-Go-Round of Life

The Flower Garden - Joe Hisaishi - Howl's Moving Castle

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The Flower Garden

Evening Wind (My Neighbor Totoro) - Joe Hisaishi

Yuri!!! on ICE Soundtrack
La Parfum de Fleurs -  松司馬拓指揮 Ensemble FOVE 

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La Parfum de Fleurs - 松司馬拓指揮 Ensemble FOVE

A contemporary version Erik Satie's timeless Gymnopédie No.1 - Brought to you by Remixdj.

Satie Amazon
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https://play.google.com/store/music/album?id=Bditbkfgfdqvxx7hansrl6qhy4y

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Erik Satie The Essential Collection

Jazzopédie

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Claude Debussy’s Clair de Lune is the third movement of his Suite Bergamasque, written for solo piano and completed in 1905. The title, meaning “Moonlight,” is inspired by Paul Verlaine’s poem, evoking a serene and reflective atmosphere. The piece epitomizes French Impressionism, focusing on mood and imagery over traditional form.
Structure and Atmosphere

The piece is in ternary form (ABA):

    Opening (A):
    A soft, flowing melody emerges over delicate arpeggios. The music feels weightless, like moonlight shimmering on water. Debussy uses rich harmonies and seventh chords to create a dreamlike quality, with a tender, introspective mood.

    Middle Section (B):
    The dynamics intensify, with fuller textures and soaring melodic lines. This section brings a sense of emotional depth and urgency, contrasting with the calm opening. Arpeggios cascade dramatically, giving the impression of moonlight suddenly brightening or revealing hidden beauty.

    Closing (A):
    The opening material returns, slightly varied, fading into a gentle, whisper-like conclusion. The piece ends as quietly as it began, leaving a sense of stillness and wonder.

Musical Features

    Harmonics: Debussy’s use of whole-tone scales, parallel chords, and non-functional harmony creates a suspended, ethereal soundscape.
    Melody: The lyrical melody floats effortlessly above the accompaniment, expressing both simplicity and emotional depth.
    Texture: Light, transparent textures alternate with moments of lush, resonant fullness, embodying the interplay of light and shadow.

Mood and Interpretation

Clair de Lune evokes the quiet magic of a moonlit night, combining serenity with subtle melancholy. Its poetic quality invites listeners to imagine moonlight reflecting on a calm lake, whispering through trees, or illuminating a tranquil landscape. The music feels timeless, blending stillness with fleeting moments of intensity.

Cultural Impact

This iconic piece has been widely used in films (Ocean’s Eleven, Twilight) and pop culture, often accompanying scenes of romance, nostalgia, or quiet reflection. Its universal appeal lies in its ability to evoke deep emotion while remaining understated.
Performance Notes

Expressive dynamics, fluid phrasing, and careful pedaling are essential to capturing its delicate atmosphere. A balance between freedom and control ensures its dreamlike flow remains intact.

Clair de Lune is a masterpiece of impressionistic music, celebrated for its ability to transport listeners into a realm of quiet beauty and introspection.

Joe Hisaishi - Opening Song - Merry-Go-Round of Life

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