July 26, 2026

Hisaishi "Merry-Go-Round of Life" (from Howl's Moving Castle)

This is really two episodes in one: First a thorough analysis of the basic material of Hisaishi's modern waltz classic "Merry-Go-Round of Life" and how the harmony gives life to a continuous motion with all the right colors. And second, a friendly reading of Animenz' virtuosic piano arrangement to see what textures he conjures up!Video: https://youtu.be/Iv8vMTgw3QQ

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