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Ryuichi Sakamoto
About Ryuichi
Ryuichi Sakamoto was a Japanese musician, composer, keyboardist, record producer, singer, and actor. He is known for his diverse musical styles both as a solo artist and as a member of the synth-based band Yellow Magic Orchestra, which he co-founded in 1978. Alongside his bandmates Haruomi Hosono and Yukihiro Takahashi, Sakamoto significantly influenced the development of electronic music genres. His early career included work as a session musician, producer, and arranger during his time at the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music. His solo work includes the experimental album Thousand Knives released in 1978 and B-2 Unit in 1980, which featured the track Riots in Lagos that impacted electro, hip hop, and dance music. Sakamoto also collaborated with numerous international artists such as David Sylvian, DJ Spooky, Carsten Nicolai, Youssou N'Dour, and Fennesz. As a film score composer, he achieved international recognition with his debut on Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence in 1983, which he also starred in. His score for The Last Emperor in 1987 earned him an Academy Award, making him the first Japanese composer to receive this accolade. Further notable works include scores for The Sheltering Sky, Little Buddha, and The Revenant. Sakamoto also composed music for the opening ceremony of the 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympics and created the instrumental hit Energy Flow in 1999. He was honored with the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres from France in 2009. Sakamoto passed away on March 28, 2023, at the age of 71 from colorectal cancer.
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The Ireland Podcast
207. Bill Laswell - Producer
Mar 4, 2026
The Tonearm
Stephen Vitiello: The Punk Attitude of Collaborative Sound Art
Feb 15, 2026
The Epicurean Vagabonds present Aesthetic Arrest
Aesthetic Arrest Podcast: Gena Rowlands, X (The Band), Ryuichi Sakamoto, Isata Kanneh-Mason & The Delights of Salamina!
Aug 16, 2024
The Epicurean Vagabonds present Aesthetic Arrest
Aesthetic Arrest Podcast: Gena Rowlands, X (The Band), Ryuichi Sakamoto, Isata Kanneh-Mason & The Delights of Salamina!
Aug 16, 2024
Film at Lincoln Center Podcast
#493 - Neo Sora on Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus
Oct 14, 2023
KIOS at the Movies
KIOS at the Movies: Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda
Apr 14, 2023
KIOS at the Movies
KIOS at the Movies: Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda
Apr 14, 2023
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