Tanuki, Let's Play (0:33)
Revival Of The Art Of Transformation (0:44)
Musical Accompaniment To Ses-ses-se (1:14)
Musical Accompaniment To Toryanse (0:57)
Wind And Clouds, Dance Of Urgency (0:30)
Inviting Cat's Samba (1:05)
Twin Stars "Song Of Going Around The Stars" (3:19)
Homesickness: Awa - Tokyo - Sado (0:18)
Subtle & Profound Mysterious Music (0:24)
Pom Poko Tanuki Music (1:09)
Whirlwind Shamisen (1:07)
Rengeso - Gonta's Death Of Honor (1:15)
The Tanukis Now (Epilogue) (3:33)
Pom Poko Main Theme "Genki Song" (3:38)
Ending Theme Itsudemo Dareka GaShang Shang Typhoon (5:35)
Review: The Pom Poko (Original Soundtrack), now available on vinyl, offers an excellent blend of Japanese traditional music, samba, mambo, and more. Composed by Shang Shang Typhoon, the soundtrack beautifully complements Isao Takahata's 1994 Studio Ghibli film, Pom Poko. The movie, which explores the story of tanuki (raccoon dogs) fighting against urban development, is a whimsical yet poignant reflection on environmental themes and Japanese folklore. 'Itsudemo Dareka ga' brilliantly shows an example of the album's rich and evocative soundscape, merging lively rhythms with the film's emotional core. The diverse use of instruments creates a vibrant atmosphere, reflecting the tanuki's playful and mischievous spirit while blending moments of melancholy with the encroaching destruction of their forest home. This reissue marks 30 years since the film's release and provides a perfect soundtrack for fans of both Ghibli and world music. Experience this soundtrack that will transport you back to the magical world of Pom Poko.
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