Joe Hisaishi, Summer (from "Kikujiro") 久石让 菊次郎的夏天 钢琴版 Piano Version

很多人并不熟悉《菊次郎的夏天》这部电影，但一定听过主题曲《Summer》。《菊次郎の夏》讲述的是一个父亲早逝、和奶奶相依为命的小男孩，暑假里在一位吊儿郎当（自称为“菊次郎”的）陌生大叔的陪伴下千里寻母途中发生的各种故事。整部电影充满了快乐、荒唐、滑稽和温情的瞬间， “幸运的人能一生都被童年治愈，不幸的人却要用一生去治愈童年。”或许这就是导演北野武真正想要表达的主题。温暖的情节伴随着动人的配乐，看这部电影时那些关于夏天和童年的记忆会自动在脑海浮现……

说起久石让，大概是不少80、90后听纯音乐的开始。从《千与千寻》、《天空之城》再到《菊次郎的夏天》，几乎每一首大家都耳熟能详。旋律响起，思绪便瞬间穿越回单纯无忧的童年。简单悦耳、轻快明朗，久石让用充满童趣的欢乐旋律，在听觉上为小小的我们构建了一个美妙的童话世界。很多人对他的音乐都有着非常深厚的感情。

Many may not be familiar with the film "Kikujiro," but they have likely heard its theme song, "Summer." "Kikujiro" tells the story of a young boy who, having lost his father early in life, relies on his grandmother for support. During the summer vacation, he embarks on a journey of a thousand miles with a carefree and self-proclaimed "Kikujiro," a quirky stranger. The film is filled with moments of joy, absurdity, humor, and warmth. "Lucky are those who are healed by childhood throughout their lives; unfortunate are those who spend a lifetime healing their childhood." Perhaps, this is the true theme that director Takeshi Kitano wanted to convey. The heartwarming plot, coupled with poignant music, automatically brings back memories of summer and childhood when watching the film.

Speaking of Joe Hisaishi, he is likely the starting point for many music enthusiasts born in the 80s and 90s in China. From "Spirited Away" and "Castle in the Sky" to "Kikujiro's Summer", almost every piece is well-known. As the melodies play, thoughts instantly transport back to a carefree childhood. Simple, melodious, and light-hearted, Hisaishi constructs a marvelous fairy-tale world for us with joyous tunes full of childlike charm. Many people share a profound emotional connection with his music.