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Theme Song of Departures (Okuribito)

Posted on Nov 21, 2009 under Best Foreign Language Film, Cello, Death, Departures, Japanese Movie, Joe Hisaishi, Life, Love, Okuribito, Yojiro Takita, Youtube's Video, おくりびと | 25 Comments Back to Main

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Photo from Official site of Departures

Today, I would like to share with you the theme song from the movie Departures (Okuribito) by Yojiro Takita. It won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2009 Oscars. This is probably the best movie I have watched this year. It touches on one of the taboo subjects in Japan and yet the director had sensitively and beautifully brought out the subject. The theme song by Joe Hisaishi is simply enchanting and powerfully moving.

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  1. by liferamblings, on November 21 2009 @ 8:19 am

     

    what an? emotional masterpiece, so beautiful and inspiring indeed.
    .-= liferamblings´s last blog ..PhotoHunt – Bird(s) =-.

  2. by Symphony of Love, on November 21 2009 @ 4:53 pm

     

    @ Liferamblings, it is a beautiful and inspiring piece indeed.

  3. by Pam, on November 21 2009 @ 7:33 pm

     

    A beautiful piece!
    .-= Pam´s last blog ..The Honest Truth =-.

  4. by Symphony of Love, on November 22 2009 @ 12:19 am

     

    @ Pam, glad that you like it. Have a wonderful weekend.

  5. by Kate England | Marmalade Moon, on November 22 2009 @ 1:53 am

     

    What a sensitive and beautiful theme song!

  6. by Symphony of Love, on November 22 2009 @ 5:04 am

     

    @ Kate, glad that you like it too. Have a great weekend.

  7. by Lady Fi, on November 22 2009 @ 6:03 am

     

    Such wonderfully poignant music.
    .-= Lady Fi´s last blog ..Book worm =-.

  8. by Maria @ Conversations with Moms, on November 22 2009 @ 9:13 am

     

    It is such a beautiful song. It definitely invoked strong emotions.
    .-= Maria @ Conversations with Moms´s last blog ..Sunday Jokes – Thanksgiving humor =-.

  9. by Ebie, on November 22 2009 @ 11:37 am

     

    I have not seen the movie but the music is very soothing and sensual!
    .-= Ebie´s last blog ..Today’s Flowers: Camellia =-.

  10. by Lisa's Chaos, on November 22 2009 @ 3:26 pm

     

    Very nice! I hadn’t heard of it. Will keep my eyes open.
    .-= Lisa’s Chaos´s last blog ..Meeting Jientje =-.

  11. by Symphony of Love, on November 22 2009 @ 4:17 pm

     

    @ Lady Fi, Maria, this is indeed a moving and emotional piece.

    @ Ebie, very soothing and sensual indeed. This is a great movie. :)

    @ Lisa, glad that you like it.

    Have a wonderful week ahead to all of you. :)

  12. by Will, on November 22 2009 @ 5:02 pm

     

    Beautiful song, very well performed. I somehow missed this film and will have to put it on the list.
    .-= Will´s last blog ..Some Reasons Why Organic Turkeys Cost More =-.

  13. by Symphony of Love, on November 22 2009 @ 9:42 pm

     

    @ Will, it is truly a good movie. :)

  14. by Maia, on November 23 2009 @ 9:03 am

     

    Very beautiful and emotional music, I love it.
    I even downloaded it, I hope you don’t mind.
    Thanks for sharing.

  15. by Symphony of Love, on November 23 2009 @ 5:15 pm

     

    @ Maia, glad that you like it. :)

  16. by The Conscious Life, on November 28 2009 @ 6:11 pm

     

    Beautiful and moving music, especially since I love the sound of cello. Thanks for sharing it with us!
    .-= The Conscious Life´s last blog ..Are Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Safe? =-.

  17. by Symphony of Love, on November 29 2009 @ 1:53 am

     

    @ TCL, you are most welcome.

  18. by sunnymama, on December 3 2009 @ 3:04 pm

     

    That was beautiful! Thanks for sharing. :)
    .-= sunnymama´s last blog ..Another anniversary =-.

  19. by Symphony of Love, on December 3 2009 @ 8:44 pm

     

    @ Sunnymama, glad that you like it too. :)

  20. by KA, on June 22 2010 @ 12:18 am

     

    Could someone PLEASE tell me what is the name of the western classical piece that the orchestra plays right after the title card, following which he is fired?

  21. by Symphony of Love, on June 22 2010 @ 12:36 pm

     

    @ KA, sorry, I have no idea about the title.

  22. by rAH, on December 16 2010 @ 11:55 pm

     

    I love this. I heard it and it instantly grabbed at my heart. Im a devoted Cello player. And i want this peice.. only problem is that i cant find the sheet music for it. Ive looked everywhere..
    Help?

  23. by Symphony of Love, on December 18 2010 @ 10:50 am

     

    @ rAH, pardon me I would be of much help on this. I have not idea yet where you may find the sheet music for this.

  24. by Ng, on August 17 2011 @ 1:19 am

     

    what a wonderful music song. and very touching movies story. I really love this story line about how people’s treasure they’re love one.

  25. by Symphony of Love, on August 17 2011 @ 3:04 am

     

    @ Ng, I agree with you, it is a very touching movie with beautiful music.

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