Evermore (Beauty and the Beast)

The original song itself has great depth and builds up to a moving climax. It’s a song I truly love. The orchestral arrangement gives it a grand sound while retaining the wonderful qualities of the original. Please give it a listen!

Beyond (Moana 2)

I arranged the piece to feel like a conversation between the instruments, with each sound responding to the others.
It starts with the woodwinds, then the horns take the melody in the first chorus, followed by the trombones. In the second chorus, the strings carry the melody, with a trumpet countermelody and woodwind runs woven in to create a grander sound than in the first chorus. In the third and final chorus, the trumpets carry the melody, with all the other instruments, from piccolo to tuba, including percussion, woven together so that each one shines.
I hope you’ll also enjoy the differences in the arrangement across the three sections.

Beyond (Moana 2)

There’s a strength beneath the delicate sound of this piece that makes you dream of places you’ve yet to see and turns even uncertainty into hope. It gives me the courage to keep moving forward, too.
Our concertmaster, Mr. Manabe, says he created the orchestral arrangement with the members in mind, and it’s a must-listen!
So much love has gone into this album. I hope you’ll pick it up and give it a listen!

Part Of Your World (The Little Mermaid)

The original song is beautiful yet simple, but I think this recording also brings out the brilliance that only an orchestra can offer.

Evermore (Beauty and the Beast)

I love how this piece captures the Beast’s gentle warmth. I hope we’ve been able to express the warmth of his heart through the sounds of our instruments.

Beyond (Moana 2)

From its quiet opening to its soaring finale, this beautiful arrangement brings out the charm of the music in a way that feels almost magical. I remember being drawn into the music as I played, filled with a sense of wonder and excitement. I hope you’ll enjoy listening to it!

I See The Light (Tangled)

A romantic duet between trumpet and trombone!

Evermore (Beauty and the Beast)

It brings to mind the castle and the Beast singing with such longing.

You’re Welcome (Moana)

The orchestra brings Maui’s upbeat song to life. I hope you’ll enjoy the lively rhythms and the bright melodies played by each instrument.

Almost There (The Princess and The Frog)

The jazzy feel.

Almost There (The Princess and The Frog)

The rhythm makes you want to dance, and the vibrant melodies make it hard not to smile. Tiana sings “I’m almost there” when she feels she’s just one step away from her dream. Even without the lyrics, I feel the music gives me some of her optimism and courage.

I Just Can’t Wait To Be King (The Lion King)

My pick is “I Just Can’t Wait To Be King” from “The Lion King”! This orchestral version is just so much fun. It’s the kind of piece that instantly puts you in a good mood. I love the sense of freedom and openness, as if you’re out on the African savanna, and the playful bustle of all the animals coming together.
Give it a listen and enjoy the power and fun that only an orchestra can bring!

Evermore (Beauty and the Beast)

This track captures the beautiful tone, resonance, and power that come from recording a full orchestra together in a hall with wonderful acoustics. I hope you’ll relax and let the gentle sound of this instrumental arrangement wash over you.

Part Of Your World (The Little Mermaid)

The orchestra’s shifting tone colors beautifully capture the emotional shifts of Ariel’s singing in the film. As a performer, I’m especially fond of the double bass pizzicato passages heard throughout the piece, where the strings are plucked with the fingers.

Almost There (The Princess and The Frog)

The feel-good, groovy rhythm makes you want to move as soon as you hear it. The cheerful, bouncy sound clearly conveys Tiana’s determination to push forward and make her dream come true. It’s a piece that gives you the energy to keep moving forward.

Evermore (Beauty and the Beast)

The beauty of this piece lies in how each instrument comes to the fore in turn, playing its own role while helping to shape the music as a whole. Beneath the brilliance, there’s a sense of loneliness and pain, and the performers’ passion comes through strongly.

Part Of Your World (The Little Mermaid)

What impressed me was the choice to entrust Ariel’s final phrase, expressing her longing to reach the human world, to the alto flute in its upper register. The alto flute is usually used for notes below the standard flute’s range or for its distinctive tone. Here, the alto flute is deliberately played in its rarely heard upper register to convey the heartache of Ariel’s deep longing for the world on land. I hope you’ll enjoy the way those high notes tug at your heart.

Waiting On A Wish (Snow White)

I heard one of the vocalists sing this song on the Disney on Classic tour the year before we recorded it. I remember thinking what a beautiful song it was, and it really stayed with me! I was so happy to have the chance to play so much of this song’s gentle, beautiful melody on the oboe!

Beyond(Moana 2)

I love how the gentle, beautiful melody gradually builds into something grand. I hope you’ll enjoy each instrument’s distinct tone and the rich sound of the orchestra in this arrangement, which bears the unique touch of our concertmaster, Yu Manabe!

Stand Out (A Goofy Movie)

This powerful, up-tempo piece pairs beautifully with The Orchestra Japan’s rich, colorful sound, making for a rewarding listen. It’s perfect for when you need a lift.

Beyond(Moana 2)

This instrumental version captures the hope and determination in Moana’s melody as she looks toward the future despite her fears. It’s such a beautiful arrangement that you can feel your emotions welling up just by letting the music wash over you. There’s so much to enjoy in The Orchestra Japan’s unique sound, with every instrument bringing its own character to the music.

Under The Sea (The Little Mermaid)

The biggest appeal of “Under the Sea” is undoubtedly its cheerful, catchy music. It has such a fun, tropical feel that you can’t help but sway along.

Evermore (Beauty and the Beast)

Alongside the beautiful main melody, I hope you’ll also listen for the obbligato lines, played mainly by the horns. They bring out even more of what makes this piece so special.

Almost There (The Princess and The Frog)

This wonderful arrangement captures the excitement of Tiana being so close to her dream, even without the lyrics. The sultry sound of the clarinet and the brilliance of the trumpet are joined by the lightness of the flute and violin, bringing out even more of the song’s charm. I’d love to listen to it while cooking!

Beyond(Moana 2)

The high notes in the trumpet melody really stand out in this lovely arrangement by our concertmaster, Mr. Manabe!

Beyond(Moana 2)

The arrangement really shines as an instrumental,and it was so much fun to play. The trumpet gets plenty of cool melodies and phrases, too. This version brings out a whole new side of the song that you won’t hear in the original.

I See The Light (Tangled)

The duet between the trumpet and trombone is wonderful!!

Beyond(Moana 2)

The arrangements are just so cool!! I hope you’ll enjoy these beloved Disney classics performed by the orchestra!

I See The Light (Tangled)

This orchestral arrangement preserves the feel of the original. Urai plays Rapunzel’s part on trumpet, while I, Takeuchi, play Eugene’s part on trombone.
I’ve always loved this song, especially the scene where Rapunzel asks what she should do once her dream comes true, and Eugene tells her to find a new dream.
Amid the glowing lanterns, there’s the thrill of a dream coming true and the excitement of the future beyond it. Above all, I feel that everything we’ve built up through performing this song so many times on Disney on Classic tours comes through in the sound of the entire orchestra, including the accompaniment. I hope you’ll listen for that, too.

I Just Can’t Wait To Be King (The Lion King)

The low end really comes into its own here, just as you’d expect from “The Lion King”. I hope you’ll listen for the countermelodies and bass lines as well as the main melody!

Beyond(Moana 2)

Our concertmaster, Yu Manabe, is also a leading studio musician, and his arrangements are exceptional. His skillful orchestration brings out the best in every instrument, with thoughtful touches woven into every detail, well beyond the melody itself. By drawing on each instrument’s distinctive tone and character and carefully layering their sounds, he gives the music remarkable depth and dimension. Listen out for the inner parts and countermelodies beneath the main tune, as well as the little phrases that appear along the way. You’ll find something new to enjoy.The overall sound is brilliant without ever feeling overdone. These intricate, refined arrangements bring out the music’s inherent charm and are a must-listen!

Part Of Your World (The Little Mermaid)

The music takes on a mystical, majestic sound that only an orchestra can create!

Beyond(Moana 2)

Mr. Manabe’s wonderful arrangement evokes the rush of the sea breeze and the spray of breaking waves. It feels like hopping into a boat with Moana and heading out on an exciting ocean adventure!

Part Of Your World (The Little Mermaid)

Enjoy the musical conversation between the solo instruments as it grows into a grand orchestral sound! The performance recorded live in a concert hall rather than a studio is well worth a listen, too. Every section plays with so much love for Disney. I hope this music reaches people all around the world!