Mononoke Hime on an Ocarina

Princess Mononoke is one of only two Miyazaki movies which leave me cold. But the soundtrack by Joe Hisaishi is simply phenomenal. This is the haunting main theme of the film. I performed this on my new Focalink double alto G ocarina, which is bigger than the alto C (but not nearly as big as the bass C!). It is my new favorite ocarina. It is airier than the C, with more chiff, but I love the tone. It is in the sweet spot between too shrill (alto C) and too indistinct (bass C). Let me know what you th
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