Listen to 'The Magic of Joe Hisaishi'

For 40 years, Studio Ghibli’s world-class animated films have enchanted global audiences. In particular, Joe Hisaishi’s unforgettable film scores have made tangible the experiences of childlike wonder, high-octane adventure and the joy of companionship. Join us as we celebrate the legacy (and 75th birthday) of this legendary composer. Listen now to The Magic of Joe Hisaishi.

Listen to Part 1 using the player above. Audio for Part 2 will be added after it airs at 7 p.m. central Tuesday, Jan. 14.

Playlist

All music composed by Joe Hisaishi unless indicated otherwise.

Part 1

• “Yuso-naru Gundam,” from Mobile Suit Gundam, composed by Takeo Watanabe

• “Tira-Rin,” performed by Mkwaju Ensemble

• “Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind,” from Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind

• “The Valley of the Wind,” from Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind

• “Nausicaa Requiem,” from Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind

• “The Bird Man — Ending,” from Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind

• “The Castle in the Sky,” from The Castle in the Sky

• “A Sea of Clouds in the Moonlight,” from The Castle in the Sky

• “Destruction of Laputa,” from The Castle in the Sky

• “The Path of the Wind,” from My Neighbor Totoro

• “Hey, Let’s Go,” from My Neighbor Totoro

• “My Neighbor Totoro,” from My Neighbor Totoro

• “A Town With an Ocean View,” from Kiki’s Delivery Service

• “Heartbroken Kiki,” from Kiki’s Delivery Service

• “Bygone Days,” from Porco Rosso

• “The Wind of Ages — When a Human Can be a Human,” from Porco Rosso

• “The Path of the Wind,” from My Neighbor Totoro

• “Battle Scherzo,” from Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood, composed by Akira Senju

Part 2

The playlist for Part 2 will be added after it airs at 7 p.m. central Tuesday, Jan. 14.