Ryuichi Sakamoto (born January 17, 1952 in Tokyo, Japan; died March 28, 2023, in Tokyo) was a Japanese musician, composer and actor. Sakamoto studied at the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, where he graduated with a BA in composition, and a Master's degree with special emphasis electronic and ethnic music. Sakamoto began his career in the mid 1970s, working as a composer, arranger and producer with some of Japan's most popular rock, jazz and classical artists. He released his first solo album in 1978 but came to fame as a member of Japanese synth-rock outfit [a=Yellow Magic Orchestra] with co-founders [a=Haruomi Hosono] and [a=Yukihiro Takahashi]. He collaborated with [a=David Sylvian] on a number of singles and most of Sylvian's albums. He appeared in the 1983 Nagisa Oshima film Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence alongside British rock singer David Bowie; he also wrote the film's musical score. He won the Academy Award for his score to the 1987 Bernardo Bertolucci film The Last Emperor. He also wrote soundtracks for Pedro Almodovar's film High Heels, and Oliver Stone's Wild Palms. Sakamoto was married to Japanese pianist and singer [a=Akiko Yano], collaborating with her on some of her recordings. He was also known as a critic of copyright law, saying it is antiquated in the information age. Father of [a=Miu Sakamoto] alias [a=Sister M].

Released: 2023-05-05

Label: Milan

Country: USA, Canada & Europe

Tracklist

A1	Thousand Knives
A2	The Revenant Main Theme (Alva Noto Remodel)
A3	Before Long
A4	Nuages
A5	Life, Life
B1	Ma Mère I’Oye
B2	Rose
B3	Tokyo Story
B4	Break With
B5	Blu
C1	Asadoya Yunta
C2	Rio
C3	Reversing
C4	Thatness And Thereness
C5	Ngo / Bitmix
D1	+Pantonal
D2	Laménto
D3	Diabaram
D4	Same Dream, Same Destination
D5	Composition 0919