Ryuichi Sakamoto

Pianist and composer of film scores

Ryuichi Sakamoto - Pianist and composer of film scores
Born

January 17th, 1952
73 years ago

Died

March 28th, 2023
2 years ago — 71 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Japan

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A pianist and composer, significant contributions included film scores and collaborations across various musical genres. Debuted with the electronic music group Yellow Magic Orchestra in the late 1970s, which pioneered synth-pop and techno. Created acclaimed scores for films such as 'Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence' and 'The Last Emperor', the latter winning an Academy Award. Collaborated with numerous artists and showed a versatile approach to composition, merging Eastern and Western musical influences.

Composed the Academy Award-winning score for 'The Last Emperor'

Co-founded Yellow Magic Orchestra

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