Ryuichi Sakamoto

Ryuichi Sakamoto
Born: Jan 17, 1952 in Tokyo, Japan
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Genre: Progressive Electronic, Ethnic Fusion
Styles: Experimental, Movie Themes, Original Score, Experimental Rock, Electronic
Biography: The driving force behind "Neo Geo" -- a cutting-edge fusion combining Asian and Western classical music with other global textures and rhythms -- pioneering electronic composer Ryuichi Sakamoto was among the most innovative artists to emerge during the 1980s. Born January 17, 1952, in Tokyo, he took ...Read full biography
Beauty
Released: 1990
Label: Toshiba EMI
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A world-music tapestry featuring a mixture of Eastern, Western, and African elements, it includes such musicians as Robbie Robertson, Sly Dunbar, and even Brian Wilson. ~ David Szatmary, All Music Guide ...Read full review
The Last Emperor
Released: 1987
Label: Toshiba
Critics' Rating:
Ex-Talking Head David Byrne and actor/composer Ryuichi Sakamoto (who co-starred in the film) each get a side of this beautiful score to Bernardo Bertolucci's Academy Award-winning film, and each took home ...Read full review
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