Exposé Online banner

Ryuichi Sakamoto

Ryuichi Sakamoto
Country
Japan
Profile
Ryuichi Sakamoto (坂本 龍一, born January 17, 1952) is a Japanese musician, activist, composer, record producer, writer, singer, pianist, and actor, based in Tokyo and New York. He studied at Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music,] earning a B.A. in music composition and an M.A. with special emphasis on both electronic and ethnic music. After working with Haruomi Hosono as a session musician, the two, along with Yukihiro Takahashi, formed Yellow Magic Orchestra, a hugely influential electronic pop group which has remained active on and off since 1978. Sakamoto has collaborated with a wide variety of artists, and composed soundtracks for many motion pictures.
Website
http://www.sitesakamoto.com
Related articles (3)
Releases on file (53)
Ryuichi Sakamoto — Async Ryuichi Sakamoto — Async
(Milan M2-36830, 2017, CD)
Ryuichi Sakamoto — Plankton Ryuichi Sakamoto — Plankton
(Milan CD 399 846-2, 2017, CD)
Ryuichi Sakamoto — Three Ryuichi Sakamoto — Three
(Decca 3736645, 2012, CD)
David Sylvian — Sleepwalkers David Sylvian — Sleepwalkers
(Samadhisound sound cd ss020, 2010, CD)
Ryuichi Sakamoto — Playing the Piano / Out of Noise Ryuichi Sakamoto — Playing the Piano / Out of Noise
(Decca 2717100, 2009, 2CD)
Nine Horses — Snow Borne Sorrow Nine Horses — Snow Borne Sorrow
(Samadhisound ss006, 2005, CD)
Ryuichi Sakamoto — Chasm Ryuichi Sakamoto — Chasm
(Warner Bros WPCL-10072, 2004, CD)
Ryuichi Sakamoto — Comica Ryuichi Sakamoto — Comica
(WEA Japan WPC6-10194, 2002, CD)
Mick Karn — Each Eye a Path Remix Mick Karn — Each Eye a Path Remix
(Medium Productions MPCD15, 2002, CD)
Ryuichi Sakamoto — Elephantism Ryuichi Sakamoto — Elephantism
(WEA Japan WPC6-10211, 2002, CD)
Ryuichi Sakamoto — BTTB Ryuichi Sakamoto — BTTB
(Sony Music Classical SK 89079, 1999, CD)
David Sylvian — Dead Bees on a Cake David Sylvian — Dead Bees on a Cake
(Virgin 7243 8 47071 2 5, 1999, CD)
Ryuichi Sakamoto — Discord Ryuichi Sakamoto — Discord
(G, 1997, CD)
Ryuichi Sakamoto — 1996 Ryuichi Sakamoto — 1996
(G, 1996, CD)
Arto Lindsay — O Corpo Sutil - The Subtle Body Arto Lindsay — O Corpo Sutil - The Subtle Body
(Bar/None 078-2, 1996, CD)
Ryuichi Sakamoto — Smoochy Ryuichi Sakamoto — Smoochy
(G, 1995, CD)
Ryuichi Sakamoto — Sweet Revenge Ryuichi Sakamoto — Sweet Revenge
(Elektra 61680-2, 1994, CD)
Yosuke Yamashita / Bill Laswell / Ryuichi Sakamoto — Asian Games Yosuke Yamashita / Bill Laswell / Ryuichi Sakamoto — Asian Games
(Verve 314 518 344-2, 1993, CD)
Yellow Magic Orchestra — Technodon Yellow Magic Orchestra — Technodon
(Eastworld TOCT-8010, 1993, CD)
Hector Zazou — Sahara Blue Hector Zazou — Sahara Blue
(Tristar WK 57779, 1992, CD)
Ryuichi Sakamoto — Beauty Ryuichi Sakamoto — Beauty
(Virgin VJD-32235, 1989, CD)
Ryuichi Sakamoto — Playing the Orchestra Ryuichi Sakamoto — Playing the Orchestra
(RCA Victor VJCP-36040-41, 1988/1993, 2CD)
Ryuichi Sakamoto — Aile de Honnêamise - Royal Space Force Ryuichi Sakamoto — Aile de Honnêamise - Royal Space Force
(Midi Inc MDCL-1247, 1987/1993, CD)
Ryuichi Sakamoto — Neo Geo Ryuichi Sakamoto — Neo Geo
(GT Music MHCL 1365, 1987/2009, CD)
David Sylvian — Secrets of the Beehive David Sylvian — Secrets of the Beehive
(Virgin CDV 2471, 1987, CD)
Ryuichi Sakamoto — The Adventures of Chatran (Milo & Otis) Ryuichi Sakamoto — The Adventures of Chatran (Milo & Otis)
(Midi Inc MDC7-1017, 1986/1991, CD)
Ryuichi Sakamoto — Futurista Ryuichi Sakamoto — Futurista
(Midi Inc MDCL-1245, 1986/1993, CD)
Ryuichi Sakamoto — Media Bahn Live Ryuichi Sakamoto — Media Bahn Live
(Midi Inc MDCL-1246, 1986/1993, CD)
Ryuichi Sakamoto — Esperanto Ryuichi Sakamoto — Esperanto
(MINI Inc MDCL-5036, 1985/2015, CD)
David Sylvian — Brilliant Trees David Sylvian — Brilliant Trees
(Virgin V2290, 1984, LP)
Ryuichi Sakamoto — Ongaku-Zan (Illustrated Musical Encyclopedia) Ryuichi Sakamoto — Ongaku-Zan (Illustrated Musical Encyclopedia)
(Midi Inc MIL-1060/1, 1984/2015, 2CD)
Yukihiro Takahashi — Wild & Moody Yukihiro Takahashi — Wild & Moody
(Spalax 14503, 1984/1997, CD)
Ryuichi Sakamoto — Coda Ryuichi Sakamoto — Coda
(Midi Inc MDCL-5021, 1983/2013, CD)
Ryuichi Sakamoto — Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence Ryuichi Sakamoto — Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence
(Midi Inc MDCL-5017/5018, 1983/2013, 2CD)
Y.M.O. — Naughty Boys Y.M.O. — Naughty Boys
(Alfa YLR-28008, 1983, LP)
Yellow Magic Orchestra — Naughty Boys Instrumental Yellow Magic Orchestra — Naughty Boys Instrumental
(Alfa YLR-20002, 1983, LP)
YMO — Service YMO — Service
(Alfa YLR-28013, 1983, LP)
Ryuichi Sakamoto & Danceries — The End of Asia Ryuichi Sakamoto & Danceries — The End of Asia
(Columbia COCP-35536, 1982/2009, CD)
YMO — BGM YMO — BGM
(Alfa ALR-28015, 1981, LP)
Ryuichi Sakamoto — Left Handed Dream Ryuichi Sakamoto — Left Handed Dream
(Epic ARE 38404, 1981, LP)
Yukihiro Takahashi — Neuromantic Yukihiro Takahashi — Neuromantic
(GT Music MHCL 513, 1981/2005, CD)
Yellow Magic Orchestra — Technodelic Yellow Magic Orchestra — Technodelic
(Alfa ALR-28030, 1981, LP)
Ryuichi Sakamoto — B-2 Unit Ryuichi Sakamoto — B-2 Unit
(Alfa ALR-28003, 1980, LP)
Yukihiro Takahashi — Murdered by the Music Yukihiro Takahashi — Murdered by the Music
(King Records KICS 1141, 1980/2008, CD)
Yellow Magic Orchestra — Public Pressure Yellow Magic Orchestra — Public Pressure
(Alfa ALR-6033, 1980, LP)
Yellow Magic Orchestra — X∞Multiplies Yellow Magic Orchestra — X∞Multiplies
(Alfa YMO-1, 1980, LP)
Yellow Magic Orchestra — Solid State Survivor Yellow Magic Orchestra — Solid State Survivor
(Alfa ALR-6022, 1979, LP)
Ryuichi Sakamoto & The Kakutougi Session — Summer Nerves Ryuichi Sakamoto & The Kakutougi Session — Summer Nerves
(Sony Music 25AH 507, 1979, LP)
Hosono & Yokoo — Cochin Moon Hosono & Yokoo — Cochin Moon
(Light in the Attic LITA 174, 1978/2018, CD)
Harry Hosono and the Yellow Magic Band — Paraiso Harry Hosono and the Yellow Magic Band — Paraiso
(Light in the Attic LITA 172, 1978/2018, CD)
Yukihiro Takahashi — Saravah! Yukihiro Takahashi — Saravah!
(King Records KICS 1140, 1978/2005, CD)
Ryuichi Sakamoto — Thousand Knives of Ryuichi Sakamoto Ryuichi Sakamoto — Thousand Knives of Ryuichi Sakamoto
(Better Days COJY-9300, 1978/2016, CD)
Yellow Magic Orchestra — Yellow Magic Orchestra Yellow Magic Orchestra — Yellow Magic Orchestra
(Alfa ALR-6012, 1978, LP)

Latest news

2021-01-18
Asia Minor Third Album on the Way – On January 29, AMS records will be releasing the long-awaited third album by classic Turkish-French band Asia Minor. Released last year in Japan, this will be the widespread debut of Points of Libration. The album features original members Setrak Bakirel (vocals, guitar) and Eril Tekeli (flute, guitar). » Read more

2020-12-09
Harold Budd RIP – Harold Budd, one of pre-eminent American composers of avant-garde and minimalism, has died of complications from the coronavirus. Budd came to prominence in the 70s, championed by Brian Eno on his Obscure Records label, with music that blended academic minimalism with electric jazz and electronic music. Much of Budd's best known work was done in collaboration with other artists, including Eno, Daniel Lanois, Robin Guthrie, Andy Partridge, John Foxx, Jah Wobble, and many others. » Read more

2020-11-20
25 Views of Worthing Finally Gets Released – A while ago, we wrote about the discovery of a "long lost" Canterbury-style gem by a band called 25 Views of Worthing. And now we're pleased to find out that Wind Waker Records has released their music on an LP. » Read more

2020-10-14
Audion Is Back in Business – Our esteemed colleague Alan Freeman has restarted Audion Magazine after a seven year hiatus. The new incarnation is available online on their Bandcamp site. Audion's history goes back to 1984, and included 58 issues up to 2013. Issue #59 is available now, and #60 is in the works. » Read more

2020-10-06
Romantic Warriors IV – Krautrock (Part 2) Is in the Works – Zeitgeist Media, the people who have brought us the great series of documentary films chronicling the history of progressive rock, are working on the second installment of their examination of German music. Krautrock 2 will focus on artists from Münich such as Guru Guru, Amon Düül II, Xhol Caravan, Kraan, Witthüser & Westrupp, and Popol Vuh. » Read more

More news

Previously in Exposé...

David Torn / Mick Karn / Terry Bozzio - Polytown – David Torn (guitars, effects), Mick Karn (fretless bass) and Terry Bozzio (drums, percussion) have all been around the block, and this unlikely trio have released one of the years most interesting and...  (1994) » Read more

Hoenig / Göttsching - Early Water – It's truly amazing what people can pull out of the vaults that wasn't originally released in the first place. This collaboration between Ashra's Manuel Göttsching and Agitation Free's Michael Hoenig...  (1996) » Read more

Flower Kings - Instant Delivery – Instant Delivery is a concert video shot in Holland during The Flower Kings’ 2006 Paradox Hotel tour. The intent with this 2-DVD set was to present the group’s show in as straightforward a...  (2008) » Read more

ST 37 - Spaceage – From somewhere between deep space and Austin, Texas comes ST 37. The band is Dave Cameron, Carlton Crutcher, Joel Crutcher, Cisco Ryder G, and Scott Telles. They remind me of Space Ritual era...  (1999) » Read more

Various Artists - Variaciones en la Cuerda Vol. 1 – The Mexican Luna Negra label has released two discs as an overview of the Cuban prog scene, under the moniker Variaciones en la Cuerda, Una Vision del Rock en Cuba, Vols. 1 and 2. Volume 2 (reviewed...  (1997) » Read more

Random review

Listen & discover

Bing and Ruth "Broad Channel" video

More recommendations
The Eighteenth Dream of Dr. Sardonicus Festival 2019

Print issues