NOTE: We have TWO related videos based on the OST of the Studio Ghibli film “Ocean Waves” (“海がきこえる” or “Umiga Kikoeru” in Japanese). Track 02, “Umiga Kikoeru,” is instrumental in the key of G-Bb-G (approx. 6 min.). Track 10, “Umini Naretara,” is vocal in the key of D (approx. 4.5 min.). Both of these pieces are composed by Shigeru Nagata and develop around the same theme in different ways.
This video (Umiga Kikoeru) contains the following versions:
[A] Piano Solo – 00:04
[B] Piano Solo (shortened/simplified) – 05:54
[C] Piano & Trumpet Duet – 08:15 … using trumpet sound
[D] Mixed Ensemble (base for the other versions) – 14:07
The audio (all versions) is computer-generated from the scores available here: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/umiga-kikoeru-from-the-studio-ghibli-film-ocean-waves-digital-sheet-music/22159944
Separate music sheets for piano solo, duet, and ensemble (and some more) are also available at: https://www.mymusicsheet.com/ogm22
The video for “Umini Naretara” is available here: https://youtu.be/i09vA8FMu6o
Image source/credit: https://www.ghibli.jp/info/013409/
Music under blanket licensing: https://www.jasrac.or.jp/info/network/
Literal translation:
– “Umiga Kikoeru” or “Umi-ga Kikoeru” = I can hear the sea
– “Umini Naretara” or “Umi-ni Naretara” = If I could become the ocean (If I could be the sea)
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