Satoshi Takebe – From Up On Poppy Hill Soundtrack

Album Info

Artist: Satoshi Takebe

Title: From Up On Poppy Hill Soundtrack

Year: 2011

Cover Art, via Spotify (Click to View)

Click Anywhere to Close

This album has 0 visitor listen(s)!

You can be the first! Just listen, and then click the button below.

Album Links

Listening Links

Suggested Albums

Tracklist

1. Sunrise ~ The Breakfast Song (Vocals by Aoi Teshima) (3:04)
2. Off to School in the Morning (2:21)
3. A Big Commotion (1:03)
4. Reminiscence (2:02)
5. Fickle as the Weather (0:45)
6. The Latin Quarter (2:22)
7. The Editing Room in Sunset (1:25)
8. The Flags in the Painting (0:29)
9. When the White Flower Blossomed (Choir) (0:57)
10. First Love (Vocals by Aoi Teshima) (1:29)
11. The Party (1:50)
12. Red River Valley (Choir) (0:43)
13. Signal Flags (1:31)
14. The Canal at Dusk (1:50)
15. The Big Cleanup (2:14)
16. Looking Back (2:19)
17. Walking Home in the Rain (1:30)
18. A Dream (2:51)
19. Stand United (1:04)
20. The Escape (0:59)
21. The Leaden Sea (0:35)
22. A Confession (1:18)
23. Longing for Mother's Return (3:04)
24. The Reunion (0:48)
25. Welcome to the Latin Quarter (1:18)
26. The Indigo Waves (Choir) (1:14)
27. Racing Towards a New Day (1:37)
28. Summer of Farewells - From Up On Poppy Hill (Vocals by Aoi Teshima) (4:08)

Review

In the realm of film soundtracks, few albums capture the essence of their cinematic counterparts as beautifully as Satoshi Takebe's "From Up On Poppy Hill Soundtrack". This 28-track masterpiece is a testament to the composer's skill in weaving together nostalgic and contemporary elements, crafting a sonic tapestry that perfectly complements Studio Ghibli's animated film.

Within the album's carefully curated selection, classic Japanese songs like "Sayonara no Natsu ~Kokuriko-zaka kara~" and "Ue o Muite Arukô" are reimagined with stunning beauty, their timeless quality adding depth and nuance to the film's narrative. Meanwhile, original compositions like "Sunrise ~ The Breakfast Song" showcase Takebe's gift for crafting melodies that are at once memorable and emotive.

Aoi Teshima's vocals bring an air of innocence and wonder to several tracks, perfectly encapsulating the film's themes of youth and nostalgia. Throughout the album, Takebe's arrangements and compositions demonstrate a profound understanding of the film's emotional landscape, resulting in a soundtrack that is both a perfect complement to the movie and a standalone work of art. For fans of Studio Ghibli and film scoring alike, "From Up On Poppy Hill Soundtrack" is an absolute treasure. - Soraya