Death of Ryuichi Sakamoto

[BIG X]

Sadly - news of the death of Ryuichi Sakamoto is just breaking.  He was well known for his work with Yellow Magic Orchestra & David Sylvian of Japan.  His work in film was also well known - especially from the movie - Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence.  Rest in piece sir.

 

 

[Lightningboy2000]

2 hours ago, BIG X said:

Sadly - news of the death of Ryuichi Sakamoto is just breaking.  He was well known for his work with Yellow Magic Orchestra & David Sylvian of Japan.  His work in film was also well known - especially from the movie - Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence.  Rest in piece sir.

 

 

Incredibly sad news, but I was wondering how he was. He's followed in the footsteps of Yukihiro Takahashi. Had been in a really bad way for a while now. I have effectively been following Sakamoto, YMO, & everything the other members have done, for years. Even though I had known he was really unwell,  this is still a shock.

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/apr/02/ryuichi-sakamoto-japanese-pop-pioneer-and-oscar-winning-composer-dies-aged-71

 

 

[Bullbasket]

Is he any relation to Kyu Sakamoto who had a big hit in the '60's with Sukiyaki?

 

John.

[Mike]

Saw that last night.  Sad news.  He used to do stuff with David Sylvian too.

[BIG X]

17 hours ago, Mike said:

Saw that last night.  Sad news.  He used to do stuff with David Sylvian too.

Ha Ha - I "knew" you would be a fan of Japan   Good man!!!

[Lightningboy2000]

20 hours ago, Mike said:

Saw that last night.  Sad news.  He used to do stuff with David Sylvian too.

You have good taste in music. It was through Sylvians Facebook page that I found out. 

https://youtu.be/QUw6nUkjFcM

[Mike]

2 hours ago, Lightningboy2000 said:

You have good taste in music. It was through Sylvians Facebook page that I found out. 

https://youtu.be/QUw6nUkjFcM

Thomas Dolby too.  Loved his early work

[BIG X]

2 hours ago, Mike said:

Thomas Dolby too.  Loved his early work

I have to admit to being a big Thomas Dolby fan too - "The Golden Age of Wireless" is a classic.

 

I also love both Japan & David Sylvian's work in equal measure.  My favourite Sylvian albums are Brilliant Trees & the Secrets of The Beehive - a very talented man.  I saw him live a few years back at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester - a wonderful evening.

[Lightningboy2000]

On 4/4/2023 at 4:35 PM, BIG X said:

I have to admit to being a big Thomas Dolby fan too - "The Golden Age of Wireless" is a classic.

 

I also love both Japan & David Sylvian's work in equal measure.  My favourite Sylvian albums are Brilliant Trees & the Secrets of The Beehive - a very talented man.  I saw him live a few years back at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester - a wonderful evening.

TGAOW was & still is one of my all time favourite albums. Still discovering new aspects of that album even now. There's a submarine, airport, plane crash, radio Caroline, Shingle street & pirate twins. A bit like a musical comic strip.