“One Summer’s Day” is one of the most notable pieces of soundtrack music for the piano. Originally composed by Joe Hisaishi and featured in the incredible anime Spirited Away, “One Summer’s Day” floats across the piano like a beautiful dream. The composition has won universal acclaim for its brilliance.
Take a sneak peek of the song One Summer’s Day
“One Summer’s Day” opens the film as we are introduced to the main character, Chihiro, who must navigate a strange new world of fantastical spirits when she becomes lost and trapped in a dream world.
Cheat sheet
| Artist | Joe Hisaishi |
| Composer | Joe Hisaishi |
| Release Year | 2001 |
| Genre(s) | Soundtrack |
| Difficulty level | Advanced |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Key(s) | F Lydian |
| Meter | Common time |
| Techniques | Modal playing |
Interesting fact
Joe Hisaishi has composed over 100 film scores and released numerous solo albums of his work. He is quite the prolific composer and performer and has worked with many outstanding film directors in his career.
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