Joe Hisaishi

Joe Hisaishi (久石 譲), born Mamoru Fujisawa (藤澤 守), is a contemporary Japanese composer known for his film scores and solo works. His most notable work includes his collaboration with the animator Hayao Miyazaki.

He has composed scores for:


 * Genesis Climber Mospeada, 1983-1984
 * Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, 1984
 * Laputa: Castle in the Sky, 1986
 * My Neighbor Totoro, 1988
 * Kiki's Delivery Service, 1989
 * Porco Rosso, 1992
 * Princess Mononoke, 1997
 * Hana-Bi, 1997
 * Kikujiro, 1999
 * Spirited Away, 2001
 * Howls Moving Castle, 2005
 * Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea (aka Ponyo), 2008
 * Departures, 2008
 * Ni no Kuni, 2010

Hisaishi's music incorporates a variety of genres, including both European and Japanese classical, impressionism, experimental electronic, and minimalism.