When you listen to film music, scenes from the movie or old memories instantly come back to you, evoking a variety of emotions. In particular, film music that evokes the feeling of summer is full of masterpieces.

So, this time we're introducing an acoustic guitar cover album of popular film music. Why not create some special summer memories while surrounded by film music?

"Summer Memories" and "Music"

Do you have any "special songs" such as "summer songs" that bring back memories of summer?

Summer is a season filled with memorable events, such as returning home to visit relatives, Obon, festivals, and leisure activities. Many summer songs express the scenes and situations of a summer day. Perhaps the link between people's "summer memories" and "music" is what gives birth to so many great songs.

Popular "Film Music"

There are many songs that evoke the feeling of summer, but we also recommend incorporating memorable movie music that evokes the scenes from the film into your summer listening.

If your summer memories are stuck on music from 10 or 20 years ago, why not try listening to some movie music that will create new memories for you?

We will introduce movies that have been talked about in recent years not only for their films but also for their music.

"The Greatest Showman"

"The Greatest Showman" is a musical film released in March 2018.

It is also a biographical film about P.T. Barnum, a circus impresario active in 19th century America, and the role is played by Hugh Jackman, who appears in the "X-Men" series.

The music was composed by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, who also worked on the film "La La Land." The theme song, "THIS IS ME," sung by Keala Settle, one of the cast members, has become a popular song that strongly resonates with people today.

"Coco"

The animated feature film "Coco" is a much talked about film produced by Disney/Pixar that was released in Japan in March 2018.

The work is based on the Mexican festival of "Day of the Dead," which is said to be a year when people can be reunited with deceased family members.

The story is about a boy who dreams of becoming a musician and goes on an adventure in the Land of the Dead, a land that sparkles like a theme park. The production team behind "Toy Story 3" reunited to create the film, and the theme song of the film, "Coco," moved many people.

"La La Land"

"La La Land" won six Academy Awards and a record seven Golden Globe Awards, making it one of the most talked-about musical films of 2017.

Directed and written by Damien Chazelle (Whiplash), this film tells the love story of a man and a woman chasing their dreams. The film has many impressive visual scenes, such as a musical scene in a traffic jam and a dance scene on a hill overlooking the sunset, but the music is also impressive.

I am drawn to the sad piano tones of "Mia and Sebastian's Theme," which symbolizes the two characters' tragic relationship.

Enjoy the summer with the sounds of famous paintings on the guitar.

Heartwarming film music resonates even more deeply when accompanied by the tranquil sounds of guitar. The latest installment in the Ballad Series, performed by guitarist Naganori Sakakibara, features a selection of songs centered around film music.

We will introduce the contents of the album along with the series of Disney and Ghibli films that have been released so far.

Rainbow Ballad ~Cinema Song on Guitar

"Rainbow Ballad - Cinema Songs on Guitar" is a cover of many classic film music tracks using only an acoustic guitar.

The album includes 15 songs in total, including theme songs from classic films such as "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and "The Wizard of Oz," as well as theme songs from Japanese films such as masterpieces like "Forrest Gump" and "Titanic," "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence," and "Joe Hisaishi's Summer," as well as songs from the latest hit films such as "La La Land," "Coco," and "The Greatest Showman."

The deep, resonant guitar tones and the gentle, enveloping arrangements will evoke moving scenes as you listen to the delicate sound, just like you're listening to a live performance.

Ballad of the Stars ~Disney Song on Guitar

"Ballad of the Stars" is an album containing 15 covers of famous songs from popular Disney animations.

The collection includes long-loved works such as "When You Wish Upon a Star" (Pinocchio) and "Someday My Prince Charming" (Snow White), as well as recent live-action adaptations that have become a hot topic, such as "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" (Cinderella), as well as new works such as "Try Everything" (Zootopia) and "How Far I'll Go" (Moana).

Ballad of the Forest - Ghibli Song on Guitar

"Ballad of the Forest" is a cover album featuring popular Ghibli songs performed with nostalgic acoustic guitar sounds.

To express a mystical world, the profound resonance of a church is layered over the guitar tones, creating a deep sound. The album includes 15 songs selected from classics such as "Castle in the Sky," "My Neighbor Totoro," and "Spirited Away," as well as recent popular works such as "When Marnie Was There." Immerse yourself in the lingering fantasy.

summary

Why not listen to these memorable guitar tracks from the film and find a song that will become a part of your summer memories?