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Ryuichi Sakamoto

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Aliases
坂本龍一
Born
January 17, 1952
Died
March 28, 2023
Country
Japan
IPI
00073418283 65 works
Affiliation
JASRAC, ASCAP
Comments
Musician, composer, record producer, writer, singer, and actor, known for his pioneering work blending ethnic, classical and electronic music.
Member of
Yellow Magic Orchestra (1978-1984, 1992-1993, 2002-2004, 2007-2012)
Japan United with Music (2012)
Family
Miu Sakamoto Daughter
Akiko Yano Wife (1982-2006)
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Title Performer Release date Label
1996 Ryuichi Sakamoto May 17, 1996 Güt
A Day in New York Morelenbaum² / Sakamoto May 27, 2003 Sony Classical
B-2 Unit Ryuichi Sakamoto September 21, 1980 Alfa
B.S.O. - Tacones lejanos Ryuichi Sakamoto 1991 Island
BTTB Ryuichi Sakamoto February 24, 1999 WEA Japan
Casa Morelenbaum² / Sakamoto July 25, 2001 WEA Japan
Chasm Ryuichi Sakamoto February 25, 2004 Warner Music Japan
Discord Ryuichi Sakamoto July 2, 1997 Güt
El Mar Mediterrani Ryuichi Sakamoto January 1, 1997 Gütbounce
Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Ryuichi Sakamoto September 30, 1992 Eastworld
Futurista Ryuichi Sakamoto April 21, 1986 MIDI Inc.
Little Buddha Ryuichi Sakamoto November 29, 1993 For Life
Media Bahn Live Ryuichi Sakamoto September 21, 1986 MIDI Inc.
Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence Ryuichi Sakamoto May 1, 1983 Virgin
Neo Geo Ryuichi Sakamoto July 1, 1987 Terrapin [1]
Silk Ryuichi Sakamoto 2007 Commmons
Smoochy Ryuichi Sakamoto October 20, 1995 Güt
Summvs Alva Noto + Ryuichi Sakamoto May 9, 2011 Raster Noton
Sweet Revenge Ryuichi Sakamoto June 17, 1994 Güt
The End of Asia Riuichi Sakamoto & Danceries February 25, 1982 Better Days
The Very Best of Güt Years 1994-1997 Ryuichi Sakamoto April 22, 1998 Güt
Thousand Knives of Ryuichi Sakamoto Ryuichi Sakamoto October 25, 1978 Better Days
Works II - TV/Inst. Ryuichi Sakamoto November 20, 2002 MIDI Inc.
左うでの夢 坂本龍一 (Ryuichi Sakamoto) October 5, 1981 Alfa
音楽図鑑 Ryuichi Sakamoto November 24, 1984 MIDI Inc.

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