The celebrated soundtrack for "Whisper of the Heart," recorded with an orchestra conducted by Yuji Nomi, is now available on limited edition black vinyl. The album features the film's main theme, "Country Road." "Whisper of the Heart" (Mimi wo Sumaseba) is a beloved animated film from Studio Ghibli, directed by Yoshifumi Kondo and released on July 15, 1995. Based on the 1989 manga by Aoi Hiiragi, the film was written by Hayao Miyazaki and is the first Ghibli film directed by someone other than Miyazaki or Takahata. This poignant tale, which introduced surrealist painter Naohisa Inoue to the studio team, reflects Kondo's unique vision before his untimely passing in 1998. The film remains a testament to his artistic legacy and Ghibli's storytelling.
Disc 1
01 A Hilly Town
02 The Cat Chase
03 The World Emporium
04 The Elf Queen
05 Summer's End
06 A Confession
07 Taking the Train
08 Breeze Blowing on the Hilltop
09 Engelszimmer
10 Violin Tuning
11 Take Me Home, Country Roads (Violin version)
12 Starry Night Sky
Disc 2
01 Flowing Clouds Atop the Shining Hills
02 I'll Write a Story!
03 Fly! We Will Rise on the Updraft
04 An Old Woodblock Print
05 Cannon
06 Forest of Anxiety
07 Reminiscence
08 The Song of Baron
09 Crack of Dawn
10 Take Me Home, Country Roads (Theme Song)
