In memoriam: Ryuichi Sakamoto (17/01/52 – 28/3/23)
Ryuichi Sakamoto, famous for his electronic music experiments and film scores, has passed away at the age of 71. He won awards, including an Oscar for his score for The Last Emperor, a Grammy, and a BAFTA, for his work as a solo artist and as a member of the Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO).
Playlist:
Technodon. Yellow Magic Orchestra. “Be a Superman” and “Silence of Time”.
Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence. Selections from the soundtrack.
The Last Emperor. Selections from the soundtrack.
El Mar Mediterraneo. Opening tune for the 1992 Olympics.