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OCEAN WAVES -OST-
Label: STUDIO GHIBLI
Releasedatum: 02-01-2026
Herkomst: JP
Item-nr: 4928247
EAN: 4988008096019
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Recensie
The soundtrack for Studio Ghibli’s 1993 television film Ocean Waves (Umi ga Kikoeru) offers a beautifully understated departure from the grand, orchestral sweeps typically associated with the studio’s theatrical releases. Composed by Shigeru Nagata, this score captures the intimate, bittersweet essence of a 90s coastal coming-of-age story. Trading massive horn sections for gentle melodies, nostalgic synth textures, and breezy arrangements, the album functions like a sonic diary of youthful melancholy and fleeting romance.
Spanning 10 tracks, the album transitions effortlessly onto vinyl, a format that accentuates the warm, lo-fi charm of its era-specific production. Side A opens with the reflective calm of "First Impression" and flows into the shimmering, coastal atmosphere of the title track, "The Ocean Waves". Nagata’s use of space and minimalist synth pads creates a palpable sense of coastal distance, perfectly mirroring the seaside city of Kōchi where the drama unfolds. The analog pressing deepens these sparse arrangements, ensuring that even the quietest moments, like "Alone Late at Night," carry a rich, resonant presence on a turntable.
Spanning 10 tracks, the album transitions effortlessly onto vinyl, a format that accentuates the warm, lo-fi charm of its era-specific production. Side A opens with the reflective calm of "First Impression" and flows into the shimmering, coastal atmosphere of the title track, "The Ocean Waves". Nagata’s use of space and minimalist synth pads creates a palpable sense of coastal distance, perfectly mirroring the seaside city of Kōchi where the drama unfolds. The analog pressing deepens these sparse arrangements, ensuring that even the quietest moments, like "Alone Late at Night," carry a rich, resonant presence on a turntable.
