Original Soundtrack of the Documentary Film "Weaving the Forest." Front Cover

Original Soundtrack of the Documentary Film "Weaving the Forest."

Mamiko Hirai

Release Date

2025-11-01

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Through the piano and spontaneous tones of composer Mamiko Hirai, this album delicately portrays the cycle of life and the ethereal world of silk weaving. With the songs of "Requiem", it carries prayers inspired by the hands of artisans, the quiet rhythm of satoyama - the traditional Japanese rural landscapes - and the living breath within silk itself. The restored vintage instruments resonate together, reflecting the shimmer of light and water in the forest, unfolding a landscape rich in spirit and life. It gently dissolves into the heart, offering a moment of dialogue with something vast and eternal. Immerse yourself in these subtle sounds and feel the quiet beauty of nature and craft.


Original Soundtrack of the Documentary Film "Weaving the Forest."

Music
Mamiko Hirai

Recording & Edit
Takeshi Azuma

Instrument Support

PIANOPIA
c.1927 PLEYEL piano (Pleyel, France)
c.1910 ESTEY organ (Reed organ, USA)
c.1909 "Model No.2 Hinagata Organ" by formerly Nippon Gakki (now Yamaha Corporation)

Kumiko Yabu
c.1950s peg koto for practice model

Design
Yumi Komori

Logo
Moji Yamashita

Photography
Ryoya Takashima

Model
Alisa Evans

Words / Direction
Reina Matsuda

Supported by
"Weaving the Forest."Production Committee

Artist Profile

  • Mamiko Hirai

    Mamiko majored in piano at Toho Gakuen Music High School and also Toho Gakuen College in Tokyo. Today she works with a wide spectrum of artists, creators, and musicians to compose and perform musical melodies that best illustrate and evoke emotions reflective of the most memorable moments of life. She has composed music for the film and television industry, and focuses on her solo piano concerts, creating a series of albums containing her "Piano Diary". They are psychological portraits via the piano, taking a closer look at the very essence of the soul and inner being. They are an artistic expression of the whim of the heart, provoking nostalgia, deep emotions, and a sentimental feeling relative to all. Her most recent album, Towards a Dream, was released in the spring of 2013. Mamiko's works have been recognized internationally and in 2012 she received the S&R Washington Award. She has also composed and performed for the opening ceremony of the 2017 National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC. Mamiko is now based in Tokyo and is seeking opportunities to further expand globally. She hopes that this website can provide a place for people to experience some of her music, style, and imagery.

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