‘Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus’: A Parting Gift From a Master Musician

‘Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus’: A Parting Gift From a Master Musician

Sakamoto filmed the concert over a week in September 2022. He and the film’s director, his son, Neo Sora, meticulously designed the look of the movie, including storyboards to show how the lighting would change. It is a kind of monochromatic take on the shifting of light as morning turns to afternoon, then evening. By … Read more

Academy-award winning composer and music pioneer Ryuichi Sakamoto dead at 71

Academy-award winning composer and music pioneer Ryuichi Sakamoto dead at 71

Academy Award-winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto passed away Tuesday after a battle with cancer at the age of 71. The composer, who was born in Tokyo in 1952, is known widely for his Oscar-winning score for the 1987 film “The Last Emperor” and his involvement in the 2015 film “The Revenant.” He also won the BAFTA … Read more