Summer (Kikujiro Soundtrack)

Summer (Kikujiro Soundtrack)
(Joe Hisaishi)

[@sillyaglae4215]

When I was 9 my grandma brought me in a cinema in Paris and we watched this movie together... I was very young so I didn't understand everything, I couldn't completely feel the beauty of this masterpiece, but it stayed in my memories for a very long time ! I remember having pictures in my head during all my childhood, it kinda traumatised me in a way, and I was always telling my environment about this movie, with a little boy and his wings... I couldn't remember the title and sometimes I was making researches but i didn't find it until my father ( by chance ) bought japeneses dvds, and found it in it. 7 years later. We watched it again two weeks ago, and I felt so emotional and nostalgic. Every time I listen to this music, it brings me memories about my grandmother, about a part of my life... I feel like I have a story with this movie and I can't explain how the place ot takes in my heart is big. ❤️

[@brandonrobins1221]

Thank you for sharing your experience, I’ve had to enjoy ghibli movies with me and one other friend since I was 8 ....nobody in my family or circle seems to understand the beauty of ghibli movies and soundtracks ...oh well that’s their lost , my whole perspective and motives of life have changed due to this song and anime , bravo ❤️❤️idc what anyone says

[@levi_2134]

@@brandonrobins1221 so what's the name of movie?

[@lululemonsin]

Hey me too !!! i was like 6 i think and Me and my grandma watched this movie, the music and parts of the movie stuck in my head all my childhood until now. i couldnt remember the title too I just found it by searching for "little boy looking for his mother with a man" im soooo nostalgic omg. It is sooo relatable what u say, like i fell exactly this way!! well bye im gonna watch it NOW 💖💖💖

[@lululemonsin]

omg i just found the DVD in the floor in the street LIKE LMAOOOO ???

[@sillyaglae4215]

@@lululemonsin really ????? Man -

[@DubmanicGetFlazed]

I cant listen to this without crying. On our first date my fiancée told me she liked this song after I told her I liked listening to classical music, so I went home and watched the movie right away. When I told her about that, she said she hadn't even seen the movie! she just liked the song. Anyway, now this is my favorite movie forever, because of that.

[@DubmanicGetFlazed]

I mean not just because of that, I feel it would be my favorite anyway. I love the characters, story, humor, innocence, the scene, and of course, the music.

[@ClaudioStivaletti]

love you bro

[@TANKTREAD]

I have been collecting film scores since 1989(my collection is now a vault), I took a chance on the score because I buy by composer. This such an amazing score by Joe Hisaishi. My friend who passed away from cancer really loved this score, I made her a copy at the time and she enjoyed it.

[@tabak5670]

She could be me lol I wonder how many people out there listening hisaishi soundtracks without movies or context

[@ChickenNugget-ik2ci]

i love this story

[@Tyler-2839]

When I was 15 we watched this movie in Japanese class. I'm 35 now and this song came to mind. I remembered the melody for 20 years. Does that make a song of masterpiece? I'm happy to see so many of us coming here to share our memories with this song, it's heartwarming. 🥰

[@sodapopshadow]

💖 Thank you for sharing such a wonderful story for this song! Yes, it is heartwarming! 💗💗

[@amulyaramakrishna2803]

I watched the movie yesterday. I was bawling my eyes out and laughing throughout the movie. This is masterpiece❤

[@MetalMonkey1453]

Actually, same....did you go to school in Stanwood, by chance? That's a REALLY weird coincidence if not.

[@Tyler-2839]

@@MetalMonkey1453 Woah, no way! No though, this was in Salt Lake City. Maybe our teachers are soulmates or dopplegangers or something? 😆

[@Tyler-2839]

@@MetalMonkey1453 Her name was Content. I don't super remember her last name. Maxwell, maybe?

[@CatSkinCap]

This is my favorite Hisaishi track. The cheerful and bouncy first half is like the beautiful sunny day, and represents all the summer activities. Then everything comes full circle at 4:00 where everything quiets down like the setting sun. The lower key version of the main melody from 4:24 gives the sense of lying down at night, still awake, thinking back on the day, then slowly drifting off to sleep as you look forward to it once more. This is the kind of music I would definitely listen to on a long train ride or drive through the country side, or walking along rural landscapes.

[@plaswuff1670]

Stick with the prod.

[@sliceofbread6929]

Well said

[@zes3813]

no such thing as cheer or bouncx or not, perfx, happyx nmw

[@saloneju]

What a perfect description of the song, Sir. Have a nice day!

[@aquamarine9916]

what a perfect comment of this music.

[@Moviememes]

These are the kind of movies and music that gives another meaning to life and almost a rebirth of soul. Thank you Hisaishi, thank you Kitano.

[@aliceoswald8953]

So true

[@BeruBeruIce]

I recently got alone for over 5 days due to work. In my first day of being home alone, without my family around. While checking the TV for movies, I noticed this movie between the others. Cooked me a delicious dish, asked my friend about it since he likes Takeshi Kitano movies. He recommended it to me. And jeez, I must say I got a great experience watching it. I laughed, I felt moved, I cried and in the end enjoyed the Journey. All the characters specially Kikujiro had their own charm. Is a must see movie in my opinion. 100% would watch it again, and I hope to watch it with someone special or with my family. My family that I love so much with all my heart.

[@leodauriac6657]

Can we all agree on the fact that Joe Hisaishi created one of the powerful soundtracks ever, it makes me cry endless tears while I haven’t watch the fucking movie yet !

[@mijumaru97]

This movie was sad, yet super funny. Thank you Joe Hisaishi for the music and Takeshi Kitano for directing this movie. :')

[@jeremiedestouches3584]

Me and my dog in the end of is life😥

[@foxtrone]

A true masterpiece... This song will live forever

[@AlejandroBasalo-oj7zg]

I love this movie, it has something that awakens a lot of feelings in you. The last time I saw It with my ten years old son, we laughed and cried together ... A simple masterpiece.

[@jintaromikami8307]

I remember going to see this at the movie theater with my dad in Japan when I was nine years old. Its interesting how life plays out. Shortly after seeing this movie (3 years later), my dad started a new life leaving my mom, brother, and myself in the US (him returning back to Japan). I never noticed the similarity this movie had with my own life. Im 29 now and I wonder if I’ll ever have my Kikujiro moment...

[@stinkinmushroom]

Sorry about that. Will you try to go find him you mean?

[@jintaromikami8307]

Don’t be sorry. It actually brought my relationship with my mom and my brother much closer. You know, I’ve thought about it a lot throughout the years in terms of trying to find him... Part of me wants to but the other part tells me not to. I guess if I did go and try to find him, I would like to find/notice him from a distance without him noticing me. I wouldn’t want to alter anything. Kind of like the movie.. :)

[@florianlaur5300]

Why doesn't a song or soundtrack like this ever win any prize? Just listening to it tells you an emotional story. And that's without the use of any words.

[@user-ls1iy2wz3n]

Это вещь очень любил мой любимый.Он ушёл из жизни,а я её слушаю,со слезами на глазах🙏🙏🙏

[@elikisbarov7734]

Он рядом и улыбается вам. Наши близкие не уходят, они живы и рядом с нами. Когда-нибудь мы это поймём

[@ultimategarbage9797]

笑いと泣きを誘う映像に加え、清涼・躍動感と侘しさのある音楽が「菊次郎の夏」を傑作に仕上げたと思う。

[@memenmemen]

it's like a ghibli anime that came to life, watch it or watch it again!

[@Sanjay.2133]

Yeah!

[@isabelborges4076]

What? A Ghibli movie would never be that fucked up, even if Isao Takahata directed it xD Love it tho

[@Mortiferuz]

Yeah kind of but without that kid rapist scene and the other mean scenes.

[@daveinrome]

It look more like a Taniguchi Jiro graphic novel

[@Plutogurl]

This movie needs more love.

[@donjuancontreras5034]

You see? Asking politely is easier...wise words Masao

[@ashunegi4531]

I dont know how many times I'm gonna watch this movie, my heart is crying, in this life there are lots of people like that

[@CyberChallah]

Randomly bought this on dvd years ago when dvds were kind of new and it became my favorite movie. Such a great little story

[@jimuren8223]

This movie makes me rly sad, but also maybe a bit cheerful or hoepful. It gives me this sense of persistence. That's really neat.

[@Horzuhammer]

I've been a huge fan of Takeshi's more actiony stuff for a long time, but yesterday I gave a chance to different stuff of his, namely Kikujiro no Natsu. So damn glad I did.

[@Akatsukileader9]

And this is why it's called Kikujiro no Natsu, because it's him, not Masao, who evolves and learns. Masao is just the catalyst for the story to happen.

[@yanabanana10]

i find peace every time i listen to this music.

[@bigbadchill]

first instrumental song ever that puts tears in my eyes

[@sherifresh7230]

Depuis le temps que je recherche cette musique qui m'a trotté dans la tête de ce magnifique chef-d'oeuvre l'été de kikujiro.

[@sarkahalastova9667]

Same here. Stuck in my head ever since I saw the movie many years ago.

[@sherifresh7230]

@@sarkahalastova9667 je vois que je n'étais pas le seul à la rechercher cette musique . En tout cas, vous avez bon goût 😉

[@Petra-gk6gh]

L'estate di Kikujiro é un bellissimo film...semplice ma anche profondo...anche la colonna sonora é ugualmente bella! --- Kikujiro summer is a very beautiful movie, simply but also deep and also the movie soundtrack is very beautiful!

[@paoloventuri268]

玉Petra il capolavoro di Kitano !

[@Zottification]

Amen fratello

[@Blewweh]

Such a beautiful soundtrack from a true master.

[@FairyKit]

great movie...great soundtrack amazing. brings tears to my eyes.

[@lantidormi4981]

Joe Hisaishi's sound track is an excellent combination with Beat Kitano's "Kikujiro".

[@kurono90]

It is completely imposible to forget this music if you've seen the film Kikujiro. Just another masterpiece signed by Joe Hisaishi

[@gongaxonga]

I think it's best soundtrack ever!!! And the film so cute!!! Congratulations from Spain!!! I just visited Japan for 2 weeks and I enjoyed of Kitano's museum!!!

[@borispozzo4007]

Que d'émotions à travers ce magnifique film que j'ai vu probablement une quinzaine de fois et évidemment cette superbe musique. Que de souvenirs...

[@Mostlycatsandstuff]

"Departures" is a very good one if you seek for an inspirational, soft, relaxing japanese movie. It's a mustwatch, Joe Hisaishi also composed some of this movie's OST.

[@bacsatyamkavyen1736]

この映画はすばらしいです。音楽も美しすぎて感動します。心から笑顔します。

[@ProwlerProwler]

Best movie ever produced ❤

[@ledenicheur2294]

Javais vu ce film deux fois au cinema a paris en 1999. Ce film est splendiose sous tous ses aspects. 25 ans (et deux voyages à Tokyo) plus tard je ne peux qu'affirmer que... Ce film est splendiose sous tous ses aspects.

[@cedricvidal8105]

Le plus grand trésor que j ai trouvé à la médiathèque de chassieu . Une période de ma vie très sombre, échec scolaire et drogue mais ce film allait bientôt me faire rencontrer ma mère intérieure par l intermédiaire du yoga. C est donc pour moi un film prophétique que j ai regardé sept ou 10 fois d affilés en fumant. Vive kitano.

[@baoh.8992]

such a beautiful movie and song

[@elijahroberts3044]

Kikujiro it’s a beautiful Asian movie from blue pictures classics.

[@nuzeenaziz4396]

Beautiful masterpiece.

[@TGHibiki]

This music plays during a scene in the live action The Immortal Tetsuo episode one. I remembered it immediately.

[@WakeCrafts]

Just watched this movie today in school. Great music for a great movie.

[@user-pu3dm9du3i]

Только что посмотрел этот фильм, когда то давно я его уже видел, и помню что понравилось. Послевкусие осталось очень приятное.

[@huxtiblejones]

Man, I saw this film on IFC some years ago and just loved it. I found the soundtrack afterwards and listened to it again and again. Just brilliant melodies and instrumentation through and through. Hearing this takes me back to a great time in my life, reminds me of hanging out in my room in high school while warm sunlight lit up the world. Memories are beautiful things but music makes them all the more memorable.

[@peka__]

65 dislikes... I will never understand people who take the effort to click on dislike with a song like this. Get life into perspective. Find a friend.

[@kingrichard3990]

I feel bad for those loser because they will never understand true art

[@iskenk.1131]

one of my favourite movies..

[@Betwazzled]

Childhood movie I just rediscovered. Gives me chills.

[@Brooklyn1530]

Masterpiece overall. Still makes me cry and laugh...nostalgia :'-(

[@harrycheung6115]

Hear it in Winter, will re-fresh you and bring you to the "summer".A warm music and in the cold weather!

[@rodyys]

I love the movie and soundtrack! I laughed a lot till i cry, best Japanese movie ive seen! :)

[@jeremytomkinson9997]

its uplifting - gives faith in man

[@hotseholly8189]

AJJRodyys d

[@iggdrasill]

Очень трогательная музыка 🎶 и фильмы очень добрый, плакать 😿 придётся

[@LunaMágicaok]

Amo esta música y la película. Super emocionante, muy conmovedora.

[@honeyhannie6349]

i come cause jisung recommend this song soo yaaa~ i didnt know its been 10years old o.O

[@BohemianAnt]

so sweet, so moving ... remains in the head...

[@ricman9774]

sacre Joe You re The Best with Takeshi Kitano fantastic deadpan producer....not to forget Karlsberg Pils !!!

[@yannickbesson1448]

Aaah that music... Like a sunshine on my face. It's full of tenderness and innocence... And I feel like I'm taking a breath after too long...

[@DESC-tv5fd]

One of the BEST BSO ever

[@Rand0lphCart3r]

Damn, what’s in my eye? Damn..

[@multifandom2882]

Must be dust check again😂

[@SS501SHINeeSNSDsuju]

I agree. Departures is an amazing movie. I watched part of it in my Japanese class then bought it after I got home

[@WhenFangirlsAttack00]

My friend showed me this movie for the first time yesterday while we were working on our history project. We hummed this song all day in class the next day.

[@rajaranan9110]

The entire movie that kid doesn't know who the name of "kikujiro" until the last of movie he ask his name. Love that movie.

[@hritesh7]

One of the best filmmaker Takeshi Kitano🙏❤ Joe hisashi music always heal my mind🫶❤️

[@cannabissprouts1874]

I went to this candlelight concert and they played this, I almost cried

[@hwqh]

i’ve been looking for this song for years!

[@iamrobot2813]

same,but finally we found it :D

[@kittycatlady000]

I've been listening to this soundtrack playlist for the past 4 hours on repeat while studying, and I am still not sick of it. Such a fantastic soundtrack! I absolutely love it!

[@aliceoswald8953]

J'adore cette musique ❤️❤️❤️

[@Curttehmurt]

Anyone else learn of this movie and song through YTMND back in the day?

[@Curttehmurt]

my bad I confused this song with Riverside, still both great pieces and a great film that I never would have watched were it not for YTMND

[@ugoongania1432]

Grande colonna sonora e grande film

[@phoebelo9532]

I love it! The music sounds very hopeful

[@tbonedogstar]

I'm crying this is Soooo beautiful!

[@LM14921]

Such a lovely Movie such an amazing soundtrack absolutely love it from italy

[@ClaudioStivaletti]

i so love takeshi kitano & this movie this so g gives me goodebumps in a positive way i love all you brothers & sisters who feel the same

[@wassbelka]

This sound break my heart omg

[@tequiness061]

Absolutely brilliant! Full of joy...full of all summer means...loove it!

[@memphiselle1]

I cannot stress enough how good a movie this is. This is the best motion picture of all time. Mr Kitano is, and always will be, a genius. I'd love a Blu Ray release of this movie, but I don't think it will ever happen. I try to spread the word about this movie, but so far, nobody I've told about it has even watched it. I guess I have to try harder. To shorten this comment, just see the movie. You'll love it.

[@charlesbronson3005]

One of the best movie I ever watched in my entire Life ❤❤

[@thierrydefrance]

Amazing, so relaxing... Magnifique, tellement relaxant... :) :) :) :)

[@Pa-sf5gd]

Français !!!!! ;)

[@behnazburhan71]

this song give so much hope, like "hey don't give up, life is beautiful"

[@BeeEffe]

This movie makes your heart explode with emotions.

[@laurentborioli1326]

I think, this movie is the most Miyazaki style form Kitano. Thanks a lot, Joe and Takeshi

[@BobDavisMysteriousHomie]

I hear that beautiful song on french radio station

[@EnderDoomSlayer]

Learnt this on piano and I'm forgot it, I guess I'm in for another ride. This song it just so beautiful and so was the movie. I loved the movie with this song so much I asked my parents if I could play it on piano. Next piano lesson, we brought it to the teacher and she said my fingers weren't long enough. 1-2 years later, my fingers were long enough so I ended up playing this for one of my concerts I think, everyone loved it.

[@shuzo2829]

listening to this song whilst eating somen is one of my favorite things to do in summer.

[@ApinkFanBoy]

Finally found this

[@ruolinxu7327]

Lovely song, lovely film.

[@ratboy1173]

I feel so happy when I hear this song. My heart is touched by this piece... :)

[@dininovialisa]

Came here because of Lim Hyunsik recommendation It's a good song😍 I like it, thank you

[@nailarahman2420]

Same!!

[@dininovialisa]

@@nailarahman2420 hi melos😊

[@MissLuna386]

i love this movie and the sounstrack of the movie ♥

[@hellsehen.]

Hisaishi c la vie

[@ire104]

Uno dei miei piccoli grandi film preferiti: la migliore colonna sonora di sempre

[@daveinrome]

Io non posso più guardarlo. Sono stanco di piangere arrivati a quel momento quando lui e Masao....

[@Algamarca]

!Simply marvellous! I als cry every time I listen to it...

[@Caca101]

I love ❤️ this movie

[@awonimable]

This gives me a part happy part sad part nostalgic feeling

[@Lucario6804]

This reminds me of Higurashi dear you Fantastic!

[@WaageAarau]

thank you i was searching for that i ...thought it was a Hitomi one that's why i never found it... :D

[@Lucario6804]

@@WaageAarau Glad I could help

[@AgentCell]

This movie is absolutely great.

[@CuteFeetRuleTheWorld]

Still catching. R.I.P

[@dirtygadget9218]

best movie in the world with the best soundtrack. Love you, beat takeshi and joe

[@rileytheorbit]

4:04Here let me missing somebody ,I miss her so much😢

[@bennerdeben]

a piece of art :)

[@xkrossoverx]

Thanks for this dream...

[@cube4547]

Hmm... It seems Joe Hisaishi sees value in every melody...