Princess Mononoke - "Journey to the West" (Eminence Symphony Orchestra)

[@Sonyas13]

A few weeks after the earthquake hit Japan, I found myself on a plane back to the US and leaving my life behind. I listened to this song on repeat on the 14 hour flight, as I made my own journey to the west

[@josephusvonmilet3002]

isnt USA east of Japan?

[@ParrotGaming123]

@@josephusvonmilet3002 I think that by “West” he meant the culture

[@Origamisteve222]

Man I'd kill to hear a symphony play music from Studio Ghibli in person.

[@noctuslucis15]

+Origamisteve222 i'd done it from final fantasy in anime expo in L.A. Damn it was the best orchestra concert so far

[@ii7002]

I saw this for the first time when I was probably around 8, and I cried a lot after it ended. And it took me a while before I could watch the movie and not cry. Point is, this movie touched my heart and I wish I could personally thank Miyazaki for all of his creations

[@5pointechik]

There are no words to explain the feeling the music from this movie gives me. It's like comfort, love, sadness, joy, and euphoria all mixed into one. This is the definition of beauty.

[@seirahime]

I was there in 2006. I traveled from the Northern Territory to Sydney for a long weekend to see Eminence live. Worth it.

[@laughingwolf330]

1:57 give me chills EVERY time. That build up is beautiful, every time it reoccurs too.

[@ShadowBanned-o_O]

Joe Hisaishi's orchestra is great, but in a few ways I prefer this version of "Journey to the West" over his very own. It's been like 10 years and I still stop by this vid to listen. Very well done! I would love to hear this live some day.

[@samivaya]

THis is one of my most favorite compositions. I also LOVE the film. Its a simple piece yet it contains so much feeling.

[@KenzyYuuki]

This is the best song cover I have ever seen

[@triken49]

So....majestic, this's my most favourite song of all time, makes me cry a lot, and so did the film

[@Olivia-th2se]

This is what I would call soul music

[@rsc390]

I seriously just watched this 6 times in a row. SO beautiful. The only thing better than listening to a fully orchestrated piece is watching the performance at the same time. I love watching orchestras because of the intense emotion they put into their music. This song is SO beautiful.

[@ppbonbon]

The movie was even more unbelieveable. Being the harsh movie critic I am, I was utterly STUNNED by the movie. It was magnificant. Anyone who hasn't seen it is missing a huge part. Miyazaki films are always phenomenal.

[@Chunkapuff]

ah, I'll never forget the day my mom picked up Princess Mononoke by mistake and I watched it 3 times in a row :D Miyazaki is truly a genius, and the music in his films is magical

[@Isaia]

God, the way this melody swells... Joe Hisaishi is the bomb.

[@Ptolemy18]

this is prob my favourite song of Mononoke Hime.... so much feel... the feel you have when you start a journey indeed....

[@xiso]

Heard many versions but this is just the best ! Perfect harmony of speed and song..

[@KagusakiUrufu]

One of my favorites of all time. I used to listen to this when I went camping back in the days. Brings back the wonderful memories when I spent time with mother nature ^^

[@memenmemen]

'only the spirits of the forest know your true nature'

[@b28e]

One of the reasons why Studio Ghibli movies are so amazing.

[@collector1150]

I agree it is beautiful and insperational. I am a huge fan of Hayao Miyazaki and his work. Along with the music he chose for his movies are fabulous. I cant get enough. 10stars

[@jkrobs]

The film and the soundtrack are epic...it makes you wonder how someone can think up such an amazing score.

[@mariamoooooo]

They put so much emotion into this, it's so beautiful.

[@rezzinator1110]

Hayao Miyazaki movies are just great when it comes to this kinda stuff... (since Princess Mononoke is one of his anyway) I think Howl's Moving Castle has some pretty good stuff, not quite the same, but still good in its own way. By the way, this arrangement is just the best. I was almost in tears the entire time... so powerful!!!

[@thebarbaryghostsf]

The entire score to Monoke Hime is amazing. But this piece was the perfect thing to start Ashitaka's journey with.

[@LadyMisaga]

I had goosebumps throughout the entire song. Listening the the beautiful arrangement not only brought the emotions from the movie to life, but my love of music as well. It brought tears to my eyes from how moved I was.

[@Xerosch]

Absolutely amazing. After ten years Princess Mononoke still reigns my top 5 list of most impressive movies ever.

[@Bearingz]

Speechless. Eminence orchestra is awesome and Joe Hisaishi is even more so. :O

[@DaSurreal1da]

I cant tell you how many times I have put this movie on just before I go to sleep, letting the soothing sounds carry me off into the land of Nod........... Thanks for the Upload..

[@ZerooOne01]

Mononoke-hime is, in my opinion, the best animated feature ever produced. Ever since I saw it for the first time, I've loved it. All aspects are perfect, and the score is, as you know, extremely good.

[@manalhuxley4809]

This is magical

[@NoudvanHarskamp]

:O What is this?!! I never heard this OUTSTANDING arrangement. I definetely need this version on my mp3 player. Goosebumps from the begin till the end!! I need to know more about this orchestra:D Nice comments by the way;) Joe Hisaishi rulez!

[@withywoods]

Same here. It's hard not to become emotional when listening to anything Hisaishi writes for Miyazaki's films! But the soundtrack for Mononoke-hime in particular is an absolute masterpiece.

[@safaridede]

oh ya big time. I play band and he really helps. He tells when you to come in, what beat you are playing, what feeling, when you start, stop, helps when you get lost, brings everyone together if there are gaps in the song, sets the tone, moniters the volume, ensures your pitch, moniters if the song is legato (soft), or is the part is forte (loud). aw man, believe me, he is extremely important. he's the one to bring the band or orchestra together. The keyhole to a lock if you may.

[@ChicaDelSol33]

This song is beautiful and moving, I just saw the movie yesterday and fell in love with it, it really is a masterpiece.

[@unearthlygem]

Amazingness exists when hearing beautiful and moving pieces of music are performed orchestrally.

[@darmacannon]

so sad yet beautiful, i have never before experienced so much beauty in a single sitting.....butterflies in my soul and fire to my fingers my mind races like a bolt of lightning in a black sky reflecting upon my spirit like mirrored crystals....renewing my urge to compose once again poetry.....thank you....

[@SephCat74]

Hell yah, his work is whole different level man. everything is just so beautiful and smooth.

[@TakaComics]

Every time I hear the building crescendo near the end, I get goosebumps. Especially at the scenes the the movie where it occurs. This song has so much emotion and power, that you can't help but be completely moved by it.

[@conundrum5087]

I cannot describe how beautiful this movie is. This movie is the reason I want to live in Japan, because of the art and the beauty.

[@CHOKEDZEBRA]

every note is played perfect, everything fits and everytime i could cry. this movie is awesome. thanks for sharing ♥

[@Crion629]

This really is one of the most classic animated films ever; whether they be japanese anime or not. This is also one of the best tracks from the movie. Glad to hear Eminence played it.

[@Bellxc00l]

this is undoubtedly the most emotional song from the soundtrack... and my favourite film EVER! Thank you SOOOOO much for posting this... (You Rock! ^.^)

[@Necrodita]

the music is sooo powerful and it sends a great amount of energy to listener.

[@ryunsukeblue686]

0:57 Isnt this your precious gem dagger?

[@seek83]

Agree very much, Mononoke's score has all the best elements of Joe's music. Love it.

[@pratt123]

This video actually was what got me to start watching Studio Ghibli's films. Thanks, Eminence.

[@MsSaladhead]

I love this song, it has so much emotion into it, it gives me the goosebumps.

[@Shiftzy]

Joe Hisaishi is a true Genius. Truly Mozart and all those other guys have nothing on him. very few songs have managed to send chills down my back, or through the rest of my body at all. I love the song, and the movie was a pure masterpiece

[@kewlozer7979]

This piece is my favourite from my favourite ghibli movie. Mononoke Hime is a masterpiece

[@MinervasV]

This music is so beautiful...i dont have words to say what this make me feel.

[@SephCat74]

I love this movie. I love all his movies, in fact. And I can't wait for the new ones to come out!

[@lemonadelovesick]

this piece is AWESOME.... I really adore it...So magical...and my mind keep replaying it about the scene from the Princess Mononoke and the song itself...simply stunning beautiful and fall deeply into it...

[@My2Cents1]

I remember sitting totally entranced the first time I saw this movie in the late 90s. I was a member of an anime club that regularny leased a movie theatre and showed anime that they'd went to Japan and bought, and subtitled. At that time anime had almost no distributors. I thought it was amazing that movies like these didn't get the recognition they deserve in the west. I'm glad now that they do. The message I got from this movie was Be kind to nature and it will reward you.

[@igottafc]

This movie has the most beautiful and emotional soundtrack of any movie I have seen.

[@Breenndda]

all i can say is...WOW! talk about talent! their brass and woodwind sections are fenomenal!

[@Egemyo]

çok güzel bir çizgi-film. keşke birileri bize böyle bir filmin varolduğunu gösterse ve doğaya saygı duymayı daha çocukken öğretseydi. ama yine de bu filmi 30 yaşımda da olsa keşfetmiş olmaktan mutluyum :) Thanks for upload and thanks for Hisaishi and Miyazaki.

[@holypaladin5150]

This is my favourite film of all time, and the music is just exquisite. I would love to see this performed live.

[@Mr.Timushi]

This was one of the best movies I've seen. The music just makes it a lot better. :)

[@kryopsychi]

Absolutely amazing. That entire movie is a just brilliant.

[@Creativemoon92]

So wonderful and emotional!! I had to love this!! Princess Mononoke is one of the best movies ever.

[@psykosel]

its hard to say the best because all the soundtrack for miyazaki films are so amazing.

[@skylain5398]

I was there live aswel and sitting front row and i agree.. Ayako Ishikawa was gorgeous! btw it was an awesome concert and i cant wait till Passions

[@sogino]

this was the first movie i fell for and i still have these feelings throgh all these years and this song cherishs many memories i had

[@yusufalhaddad3970]

This is so heavenly,,,so touching.

[@Prior121]

Awesome song, great work by the musicians! Wish i went to that performance... would've been cool to see the the orchestra playing in sync with the music video. Nice editing too... great work all round!

[@619Zoro]

Because of this video, it became my favorite song of all time. Thanks!

[@stephystoostoo]

I actually can't stop listening to this. It's absolutely beautiful.

[@safaridede]

Mononoke Hime was the most popular movie of its time in Japan before the Titanic came out. Truly a masterpiece that reviels the inner world inside of our heart. Only Hiaishi can reveal his world with such grace and spirit.

[@pinkflower14]

beautifuuuuullll!! this score is one of the best composed ever.

[@KenshiRyden]

Not a bad call. Now that you mention it; I couldn't really imagine a better track to watch it to. It's literally perfect. Literally perfect for THIS film.

[@PianistStefanBoetel]

Beautifully conducted. And performed, of course.

[@malicesoul]

This music is absolutely gorgeous!

[@youkaichick]

oh wow, bloody brilliant job... like damn. i'm blown away. such soulful music...

[@BlastShock79]

All of Joe's compositions put me into a majestic trance. His pieces will never be forgotten. JOE HISAISHI FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!! =D

[@CHOKEDZEBRA]

everytime i hear this i feel strange but still good. and i'm crying. this is perfect, everything fits and .. wow... i know it sounds silly but time stands still for ca 5 minutes ♥

[@jc38723]

princess mononoke has some of the best music i have ever heard

[@Kissenkopf]

Absolut Genial! Der Soundtrack dieses Ghibli Meisterwerkes erzeugt bei mir jedes mal eine wohlige gänsehaut!

[@leslie10959]

Oh my god... I have never gotten chills like that before from listening to music 0.0 To say I love this gorgeous piece of work and the amazing movie with a burning passion would be the understatement of the millennium. ♥

[@richyslittlebro]

this song is so beautiful it gives me chills.

[@Dracontiar]

Whoo. This movie is one of the most spectacular and beautiful films ever made, and has a soundtrack to match. That first big crescendo at 1:55 gave me chills and a sudden urge to cry. So good.

[@CaptainWhelk123]

I absolutely adore this song. It chills me to the core every time I hear it... The film was fantastic also. Shame i could only find the dubbed version in the shops...

[@estrellacortes1152]

This is beautiful it wants me to cry. Wow it is really Beautiful I'm going to cry now:' -( That means I live it.

[@lolnancyy]

Literally AMAZING. One of the best movies I've ever seen in my life.

[@Selkie15]

one word to describe the music for this film.. EPIC!

[@Tweepcat]

Apart from the trombone split at 2:40! Joking aside, this is a stunning piece of music. Amazing.

[@Antipilor]

Absolutely awesome. This completely blew me away.

[@vangboi05]

Great movie and original score! i love the music so much.

[@CHOKEDZEBRA]

this makes me feel so strange.. i love this so much and everytime i hear it, i cry.. thanks for sharing ♥

[@katyagorm]

absolutely stunning. it gave me chills and goosebumps. i fucking LOVE this movie.. the symbolism that miyazaki puts into his films is amazing.

[@Boxbeez]

this song is one of the best songs i've ever heard

[@KenshiRyden]

3:35 or so gave me chills. I'm sure I've never heard that part of the piece before; astounding

[@1186nature]

Mononoke Hime, Hayao Miyazaki, Joe Hisaishi... Only genius and masterpieces, is a great lucky live to see this, hear this... thanks God. And long life for both.

[@TrueCourse]

Bravo!!! Outstanding performance. It surely does bring about the emotions. Thanks so much for the post :)

[@Brijustme00]

this piece and the movie always make me cry so hard... i love them

[@clarkispotamia]

Beautiful piece. I've honestly never seen this film or had any interest in anime until I saw Spirited Away. I'm ordering this from Netflix. I'm quite excited to watch this!

[@leiposuctie]

i'm actually crying...this brings back my whole youth.....

[@shinjutsuki]

I love this song and the movie, miyazaki is my favorite movie director ever, he made some of the best movies i have ever seen.

[@vinayak009]

THis is one of the greatest films ever made, forget animation only, this is one the best pieces of cinema to ever be seen

[@BlackLooka]

Best animated movie ever. and song is also impossible to describe by words how is it good