OCEAN MEMORY Joe Hisaishi | Deutsche Grammophon

This exclusive vinyl collector’s edition features two iconic works from Joe Hisaishi’s A Symphonic Celebration, recorded with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London and conducted by the composer himself.    

Side A presents Merry-Go-Round of Life, the beloved theme from Howl’s Moving Castle, reimagined in a rich symphonic arrangement that highlights its waltz-like elegance and sweeping emotional range. 

Side B features One Summer’s Day (The Name of Life)” from Spirited Away, a deeply nostalgic and lyrical composition that evolves from a simple piano melody into a full orchestral expression of memory, longing and wonder. 

Originally part of a larger orchestral project celebrating Hisaishi’s long-standing collaboration with director Hayao Miyazaki, both pieces stand as timeless highlights of modern film music—now captured in a unique collectible format. The edition will be released on 18 September and is now available for exclusive pre-order in the DG store.