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Our independent musicians have created unique compositions and arrangements for the Sheet Music Plus community, many of which are not available anywhere else.Ĭlick here to see more titles from these independent creators and to learn more about SMP Press. This product was created by a member of SMP Press, our global community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. Visit Chrissy's website at About SMP Press Her music has appeared on the piano contest lists of many state and national teaching associations, including the National Federation of Music Clubs. Kjos Music Company and Piano Pronto Publishing. In addition to the works she publishes through SMP Press, Chrissy's piano music is also published by Neil A. Chrissy enjoys composing and arranging music to motivate and challenge students of all ages. This is an intermediate (level 4-5) piano arrangement of 'The Merry-Go-Round of Life,' the opening theme from the anime film 'Howl's Moving Castle.' This arrangement is in the original key, however the piece has been shortened to be accessible to intermediate pianists.Ĭhrissy Ricker is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM) with a Master's degree in piano performance and pedagogy. It is an iconic song that has left its mark on popular culture.Piano Solo - Intermediate - Digital Download By Joe Hisaishi. “The Jewel Carousel” has contributed to the recognition of the film’s soundtrack, which has won several awards, including the Japan Academy Prize for Best Film Music in 2005 and the Best Original Music Award at the Catalonia International Film Festival in 2004. This is evidenced by the number of covers and remixes by artists and DJs from around the world.

The song is played several times throughout the film and has become very popular with audiences. The haunting and catchy melody of this song perfectly reflects the magical and fantastic atmosphere of the film, and it is often associated with the romance between the main characters. This song was used as the main theme for the animated film “Howl’s Moving Castle” (“Hauru no Ugoku Shiro” in Japanese) directed by Hayao Miyazaki in 2004.

“Merry-Go-Round of Life”, also known as “Hauru no Ugoku Shiro” in Japanese, is a musical composition by famous Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi.

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