Joe Hisaishi - Hana-Bi

[@BenjaminCohanim]

Definitively one of the best 21st century composer.

[@miguelpires6325]

no doubt

[@tommytrekky855]

this is from 1997

[@kinoglaz777]

Him and Morricone are some of the best. Sakamoto too. But they belong to XX Century, thus.

[@gabrielg.2401]

absolutely

[@godspell.]

Yoo 12 years ago?

[@O캐비니]

노래만 들어도 울것같다 악기에 감성이 들어가는게 신기하다 사람이 말하는것같다

[@HYS00]

들을때마다 소름돋는다

[@AeroWhyNot]

same feelings...

[@유민지-e1k]

음원사이트에 있는것보다 이 버전이 훨씬 좋네요.. 후반에 폭발적으로 연주하는 부분 진짜 최고 ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

[@Yun-xq5ow]

저도요 매번 여기서 듣게 되네요

[@ivg2381]

Agree. The string version on the album cannot fully transmit the essense of the fireworks being exploded in the sky. But the piano version can!)

[@abcdefghijklmnopzzz]

들을 줄 아시네요,,진짜 후반 미쳤습니다ㅠ

[@artheblack7696]

진짜요

[@ghupont]

It's one thing to listen to the music. It's another thing to actually see the master performs the music. His expression, techniques, and melodies are all too perfect. Watching this video brought tears to my eyes. And only truly great music does that.

[@AK-bx4jy]

My favorite Takeshi Kitano movie and one of my favorites ever, what a gorgeous piece.

[@Jaw1w]

02:05, my favorite

[@고리-q2z]

우리가 서로 힘들때 당신이 듣던곡 이제는 제가 홀로 들으며 기억하고 있습니다

[@mayuka8203]

I can understand how Hisaishi is loved around the world by this comments. I am proud I always loving him so much for long time!

[@JoJoHebadubus]

Love how you can hear bits of this in Howl's Moving Castle's theme.

[@May04bwu]

You can definitely recognize his "signature" in all of his tracks :)

[@Marunius]

Had the same thought today and I am surprised to see you had too, cheers m8!

[@pufferfishmaia]

Yeah, that's why I came here. I love how he plays this song though...

[@vespuccigreviews4967]

I thought it was only me who thought that

[@KnotPhound]

I think that in a way this inspired the main theme for that film.

[@한세-o1m]

아름답다 .. So Beautiful ..

[@graceekewuba9982]

Joe Hishaishi’s compositions transport me to different places within moments. I feel pleasure, sadness, passion and all sorts and it’s all so intense and pleasing to my soul. He is so damn gifted! I listened to the version where he included the strings and even without them this is an absolute masterpiece. An absolute genius and master in his field ❤

[@NikiWonoto26]

There is somehow a feeling of sadness & tragedy in this music piece... This is in my opinion probably one of Hisaishi's most emotional, powerful, & heart-wrenching music composition & arrangement... Very beautiful, yet also somehow very sad & tragic... It's a deep piece of music... - from Indonesia -

[@orsxmusic4476]

i love your piano content mate, keep up

[@jim_jim1674]

This was main theme sound track for the movie of Hanabi directed by Takeshi Kitano. Watch the movie and you will understand.

[@t-hug2597]

You’re exactly right! There’s definitely moments of bliss and triumph in parts of the songs progression but it’s followed with a somewhat sorrowful & tragic undertone. It’s I recommend you watch the movie that Joe Hisaishi composed the score along with this piece on, it perfectly captures the same tone this song has. It’s Hana Bi!

[@alannilla]

My mom and I were supposed to see him this upcoming April, but sadly it was postponed due to the crisis going on. Waiting to listen to this piece in person will be worth any wait entirely. I hope he is in good health!

[@AK-bx4jy]

My favorite Takeshi Kitano movie, what a gorgeous piece. Joe sure knows how to collaborate with incredible directors

[@alejandroantoniovaladezuva4504]

I know his music for Ghibli movies are iconic, but I believe Joe's best works are his collaborations with Takeshi Kitano, especially "Sonatine" and "Hana-bi".

[@ph80286]

And "Kikujiro".

[@StarLaughter15]

Joa Hisaishi is probably the most amazing and inspirational person I have ever heard of.

[@thomaschudalla7057]

the master of melody and emotions. and there is always the blues in most of his compositions

[@haidisemirychan]

Hisaishi is my favorite composer...its not because of the complexity of his music, but rather the expression of heart. It reminds you of your first love, or a feeling like it.

[@lindagomez2533]

I love his Music. It's sooo beautiful ! i'm crying. ...

[@kursatkulle3891]

I am not crying but ı love musics to and this is an beatiful ı am think ilke you

[@jackthecommenter2768]

@@kursatkulle3891 fr

[@evil10]

This song reminds me of when I was younger and found love. Eventually we out grew each other and fell out of love. but the memories of happiness are still there.

[@ur_shin-o]

그의 노래가 나의 영혼을 달래줍니다... 사랑합니다 그의 음악을....

[@FloggerLover13]

I fell in love.

[@kursatkulle3891]

Me too

[@simonhemeret1545]

Celles et ceux des cimes et des cieux

[@bloodloverforever]

I wish if I could attend one of his live performances

[@pufferfishmaia]

Kamel Salah yes

[@May04bwu]

I attended one and it was so surreal that I still don't believe I was actually there.

[@NoRaengs99]

Come to Korea Please

[@pizzermaster1145]

Same

[@Xiongboi22]

Joe Hisaishi and Ryuichi Sakamoto are the greatest japanese composers ever....... and it good that both of their music are internationally

[@southnenpow]

i cant stop crying right now....sooo beautifull song

[@jaekim5600]

good to know you cry occasionally alone at home LMAO

[@pierrejeanpaulfrancoisjacq25]

in absolute solitude i was listenning to this in an empty house in takhtavous Téhéran Iran 2010 i was crying and at thé same time feeling lightness . hisaishi is a genious.

[@lifelikethewriter]

This song is one of the most powerful compositions for piano that I have ever heard.

[@komentator01]

I'm addicted to this song

[@KND362]

Simply beautiful. I'm only 16 and I deeply and whole heartedly enjoy this wonderful music. Most kids my age think that this is crap or boring or stupid, but i can sit there and listen to the same song for hours and enjoy myself. Actually I have been doing that with this song for the past 2 hours. Thank you, Joe Hisaishi for creating such unbelievably beautiful music. Also thank you for uploading this masterpiece. I think that even Mozart would be jealous of this.

[@celery.0532]

LMAO

[@Varian128]

Those first notes give me the goosebumps... and they stay the rest of the song. Absolutely beautiful and amazing... an exclamation mark would not do justice to how amazing this is.

[@이용준-y3v]

깊은 우울속, 진흑탕에도 꽃은 핀다 라는 느낌을 준 연주곡

[@sialee3193]

병원에서 네가 자주 치던 곡이 생각나 들어왔다. 너는 아직 살아있니? 여전히 손에 물집이 잡히고 피가 나도록 연습하고 있니? 네가 그렇게 좋아하던 피아노로 사람들을 행복하게 해주겠다던 꿈은, 이루어지고 있니? 잘 살아가길 바란다. 얼굴도 목소리도 기억나지 않지만 너의 행복을 빌어.

[@yochillinkillin]

Instantly touched my heart at the first listening. Unforgettable piece of art. Thanks sir.

[@bubblegumbimbo3427]

within my 16 years in life i have never listened to such a profound and wholesome piece!!!! i love anime and i love his composed songs too!!!!!!

[@eggplantgarden]

2:05, my heart sank straight down my soul, then 2:16 when he flutters those keys, sent shivers through my entire body. this is the pinnacle of music.

[@ThePurpleKat1]

I'm not nearly old enough to say that my whole life can be seen in one of Mr. Hisaishi's pieces, but I can definitely feel the emotion and sincerity behind it all. It's quite beautiful.

[@mrbadnut]

I love his face when he plays, it's like.. He's putting so much heart 'n soul into his piano! So beautiful, made me cry a bit.. :') Joe Hisaishi is a Living Legend!

[@leaveber4304]

thank you miss ella for making me discover this master piece

[@anabsaid6730]

Lea y59 same girl

[@miyu5680]

We have united.

[@anabsaid6730]

hmmmiu yes

[@kemmlly]

Same

[@olivialightfoot8289]

SAME

[@eeli1]

His music breaks my heart and comforts me all at once . . . I've said it elsewhere I think . . . but I really wish I had a father like Joe Hisaishi. He seems to have a beautiful soul.

[@koreanfoxy21]

i want to go to one of his concerts when i go there i'm going to close my eyes the whole time so i can imagine a scene and draw pictures in my head while he plays his beautiful music i could serious listen to this forever and ever i love his expressions he's so wonderful i wish he would make music forever~~~~~

[@Sophia-gf5et]

Fell across the music sheet for this song and wow it’s such a masterpiece can’t wait to learn it

[@setsuMei-chan]

The song is easy to play and not even 4 full pages... yet such a powerful impact

[@inkybar8456]

He plays with so much expression, truly amazing.

[@lieshbird1994]

jo hisaishi is the best. his music really flows from his heart. just like a girl who's already posted at my age, i can really appreciate his music and love and i love it so much. he is my aspiration, one day, i hope to be like you :)

[@kimkwangoh]

하나비는 검은색 눈물이다

[@zizosaeed]

I lived the most beautiful days with this music ❤️❤️

[@spartiatelife7]

Émouvant à l’infini. Un voyage extra-ordinaire vers un univers où tout s’oublie, et il ne reste que vous et moi, silencieux et enfin comblé, pour une fois.

[@Fadilanse]

My soul appreciates this guy's existence

[@Marigoldshadow]

This is my first time hearing Hana-Bi. And it's beautiful. Wow.

[@francescoguidotti5631]

one of the greatest composers in the world

[@newbee3001]

the best of hisaishi songs!

[@XanAxDdu]

it could be, and it is not easy to decide. for me this could be as on Casablanca play it one more time, sam

[@silvaniabarros]

Que maravilha!!! Essa música e a execução do pianista Joe Hisaishi é algo divino, que nos transporta a uma outra dimensão, onde tudo é um paraíso, uma grande paz!!! Parabéns!!!

[@puddingsoupi]

man i just love hisaishi his songs always have alot of emotion in them!!!!

[@liyaandrej783]

I played a melody this song and 'Merry Go Round of Life' ☺ it's almost complete. Mr. Hisaishi played it so beautifully. I always listen to this whenever life gets stressful

[@americaneyes1]

i love Joe Hisaishi's music. I love the contrast of dark and light he has in every song. And the key he plays in, b flat, is my favorite key. It has so much power in it and in all his compositions. He is an undiscovered (in the west) beauty. I actually had the privilege to learn and play part of this song for my piano class recital. He is for sure my favorite composer :))

[@everthon2457]

I have heard this before... i do not know where, nor how, but the song hits a familiarity of an earlier time of my life. A time from wich i don't remember...

[@fabiko9403]

Ayo man

[@fabiko9403]

Did you ever watch howls moving castle

[@fabiko9403]

Cus there are parts of this in the theme of howls moving castle

[@everthon2457]

@@fabiko9403 surely havent.

[@everthon2457]

@@fabiko9403 must have been a similar song

[@mojojojojopoop]

i think i'd be too embarrassed to go to one of his concerts because ill be fidgiting and turning around crying "oh my god you guys this is so beautiful oh god i cant sit still"

[@노민석-n6t]

하나비라는 음악은 한 사람의 인생을 대변하는 것 같다.

[@이영준-k2e]

울수 밖에 없고..웃을수 밖에 없다...

[@윤정혁-v2o]

ㄴㄴ 나가뒤실수도 있음

[@왕태황]

웃긴멀웃어

[@fastballonly]

This piece always makes me cry. Ever since I saw the movie.

[@sowhat5399]

What is the movie's bame please

[@fastballonly]

Ree khaled Hanabi

[@yunamyhero2]

It's hard to fully realize how incredible his music is. Because it tugs so much at the soul that by the time he's done playing. You're not conscious enough to even understand what you just heard. He is a God and in 100 years I think he'll be compared the great masters of classical music. I love you... a lot.

[@TheCordeliastar]

Joe hisaishi's music spreads across all ages probably even 100 yrs old. I listened to his music since 7yrs but so what? his songs are simply amazing and special to many listeners.Its just dat many kids these days dont really listen to this kind of music, thinking its crap. But i love it:)

[@HanieAhn]

Best version of Hana-Bi so far

[@des1985]

Joe Hisaishi is simply stunning!!.. Lots of his creation i was deeply in love..

[@afrabalci1250]

I can’t even express how much I appreciate his compositions

[@SFayeeFlyht]

oh my god.. everyone of his songs are so beautiful .

[@KraDeNine]

@KND362 I am 17, and I agree with you 100%. I come from punk rock and J-Rock, but I love to take my time and appreciate such a beautiful piece. This man is truly a genius, and I'm glad to have stumbled upon his music.

[@handlehandlers]

만일 내가 이 곡을 연주한다면 감정이 북받쳐서 오열해버릴 것 같다.

[@ccpccp3825]

I can play this too On piano tiles

[@luca-kristinasolheim8043]

Wow...

[@jude.b7522]

same here brah

[@이경석-y5w]

What's meaning?

[@YosoHito]

i can play it in piano, it's not so hard actually, it's not F.Liszt

[@PhotonCrasher]

@@이경석-y5w "piano tiles" = "Piano Tiles". It's a phone video-game about tapping squares to the rhythm of a piano song. Recently, it was popular among young English-speakers. The person with the username "ccp ccp" is joking. At first he is saying he can play this song (it is implied that this is on a piano), but then he admits he can only play the song on a video-game. It's rare to find native Korean users here on KZbin- I'm pleasantly surprised! Your English is very Korean- you forgot to add the English determiner: "the" "What's meaning" → "What is the meaning [of this]". Although it is more common to say: "What's meaning" → "What do you mean?" I love your comment though, it's so concise! I wish English speakers could say this normally! I hope this all helps! Good-luck, stranger!

[@samsungai]

히사이시조를 좋아했지만 하나비라는곡을 처음접했다. 심장이 터지는줄 와🎉🎉🎉

[@snatchingstars]

despite all of america's top hits and itunes' most downloaded songs and miley cyrus and justin bieber, despite all of the pop and rap and rock and country that has taken over our radio channels...classical music such as hisaishi's, just pure sound and no lyrics, are still the best, because they can take you away and tell a story and feelings and mesages without saying a word.

[@Ernesanloz]

With his music I feeling can fly to another magic worlds that I dream.

[@DerFrischi]

Perfection! No better word to describe this!

[@thayluniramosvera7803]

Tantos años de descubrirte y me sigues conmoviendo tanto como la primera vez.. Sin embargo lo disfruto mucho mas

[@noellikins1224]

When i hear this song, I find that it tells the story of a very regretful and burden-laden man and his descent into madness. Who can agree? What do you think is this song's message?

[@patpat82ca]

noellikins1224 agree, very regretful, yet at the same time a strong reason to carry on the task

[@RichardJamesMendoza]

necro response, i know, but this comment is close to the plot of the movie this piece was lifted from.

[@NikiWonoto26]

There is somehow a feeling of sadness & tragedy in this music piece... This is in my opinion probably one of Hisaishi's most emotional, powerful, & heart-wrenching music composition & arrangement... Very beautiful, yet also somehow very sad & tragic... It's a deep piece of music... - from Indonesia -

[@xxurbananglexx]

Hearing his beautiful music on youtube is INCREDIBLE, but imagine what it would be like if you were actually hearing him LIVE! Words cannot explain.

[@BenjaminCohanim]

One of the best piano theme I ever heard. Still love it.

[@hyunjung06]

인생을 연주하시는 듯 쓸쓸하면서 아름다운 환희가 느껴지네요.

[@reazhak]

Simply Breathtaking

[@TheLefttundra]

Joe Hisaishi is truly one of the best composers of the 21st century. I love his music!

[@onlyididntknow]

can he not? this hurts my heart...its to heartbreaking and beautiful.

[@im_a_carrot_lol]

this song is just one of my favourite piano songs. it just makes me stop doing something im doing and listen to it. i can imagine the madness, the tragedy. like how he build the emotions, from calming to storming and then calming at the end (again) it is just so beautiful and I love this song so much. seriously there is no songs that can drives my emotion like a roller coaster like this one. /hope that I can learn and perform hana bi/

[@filmfilm86]

@Lecksy7804 You are right. I started to listen to Hisaishi´s music because Im a huge fan of Takeshi´s movies. One day while watching Hana-Bi I ask my self "who is this great composer?" well since that day I cant stop listening to Hisaishi´s songs they are great. Every time I hear Summer I cry. Joe is my favorite musician. Thanks for the vid speedpopp

[@TSpancer80]

I think he is a emotional genius ^_^ I love his music so much..one of my favourite composers, for sure....look how he let his passion out at 2:05...it is the delivery of the song. Thank you for uploading.

[@salty_pearl]

This song connects to such deep emotions, you can see it all in his facial expressions...

[@Vivaelsol9]

@KND362 Thank you for saying so many beautiful things about the music of Joe ! Maybe it's hard to believe, but, and without needing to give an explanation, the music of Joe Hisaishi has changed my life in a beautiful way. The power of the music is really amazing ! Harigato !

[@lieshbird1994]

I hope one day, there WILL be a jo hisaishi channel. And that the world will finally understand that THIS is music. Unlike all that other techno garbage out there. Jo Hisaishi has in himself, created a whole new world of music that is mystical, enjoyable, strange, yet fantastically brilliant and original. I am so enthused in his amazing piano skills. Oh, and I'm 16 :) turning 17...

[@mscocorosie]

I love that little cowboy music spin he threw on it randomly near the end. Such a random "Saloon" moment there. Amazing.

[@francescoguidotti5631]

absolutely unique

[@rivers1005]

omg I didn't know he had played piano in live!!

[@samuelbanstan]

oh yes, I was ignorant then, I just found him randomly on youtube, having no idea that he was genius enough to perform that way with music that he himself also wrote. I thought that he only wrote music for Studio Ghibli films. I have sense been listening to tons and tons of his songs and am a huge fan. Thank you

[@TheAkemiSaurus]

i could listen to this guy's works all day... i never really liked classical music until i heard this

[@Mocdip]

It's so interesting watching him play. ... It's incredible.

[@MusicBeautyLove]

I LOVE HIM!!!

[@cyrilftia]

If u are not moved by Joe sensei than you are not alive. His music is a gift that we should all be thankful for at least I am.

[@blackbeagle7315]

I heard Howls moving castle, and the wind rises in this piece! Especially the former

[@Sophia-gf5et]

I love playing this piece and love the emotion in it

[@MuKo18]

@Kihoga I can't even believe that there are people, who don't like this music. I wouldn't believe, if i didn't knew... Forget them. Just enjoy this great feeling, which fills us up with joy. Thank you Joe Hisaishi.