Ryuichi Sakamoto

Japanese composer

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2023 Filmmaker Neo Sora (Sakamoto's son) directed 'Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus', a final performance of Sakamoto playing solo piano, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival.
2023 Composed the final score for Hirokazu Kore-eda's film 'Monster', which was dedicated to his memory after his passing.
2023 Released his final solo studio album '12'.
2023 Documentary completed a 179-day domestic theatrical run, equivalent to 25 weeks, showcasing its sustained audience interest.
2023 Documentary received widespread critical acclaim, achieving a 98% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 48 critic reviews.
2023 Contributed 2 new original tracks to the film or project 'Monster'
2023 Released his final solo studio album '12'.
2023 Composed the final score for Hirokazu Kore-eda's film 'Monster', which was dedicated to his memory after his passing.
2023 Filmmaker Neo Sora (Sakamoto's son) directed 'Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus', a final performance of Sakamoto playing solo piano, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival.
August 16 2023 Documentary 'Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda' reached its peak theatrical screening, being shown in nine theaters during the week of August 10-16.
April 24 2023 Featured on Agust D's (Suga of BTS) song 'Snooze' as keyboards, released in loving memory of Sakamoto.
April 24 2023 Featured on Agust D's (Suga of BTS) song 'Snooze' as keyboards, released in loving memory of Sakamoto.
April 2 2023 Sakamoto's death was publicly announced following his funeral.
April 2 2023 Sakamoto's death was publicly announced following his funeral.
March 2023 Sent a letter to Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike calling for suspension and review of the planned Jingūmae neighborhood redevelopment due to environmental concerns, in one of his last public activities before his death.
March 2023 Sent a letter to Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike calling for suspension and review of the planned Jingūmae neighborhood redevelopment due to environmental concerns, in one of his last public activities before his death.
March 28 2023 Passed away from colorectal cancer at the age of 71.
March 28 2023 Died from cancer at the age of 71.
March 28 2023 Died from cancer at the age of 71.
March 28 2023 Passed away from colorectal cancer at the age of 71.
January 17 2023 Ryuichi Sakamoto released the album '12' as a digital format through Milan Records, achieving number 4 on the charts.
2022 Ryuichi Sakamoto won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Original Film Score for the film 'Love After Love'.
2022 Collaborated with Ukrainian violinist Illia Bondarenko on the single 'Piece for Illia' for a Ukraine relief fundraiser compilation.
2022 Participated in creating Dumb Type's new installation for the Japan Pavilion at the 59th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia.
2022 Composed music for the film 'After Yang' and the TV show 'Exception'
2022 Ryuichi Sakamoto won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Original Film Score for the film 'Love After Love'.
2022 Participated in creating Dumb Type's new installation for the Japan Pavilion at the 59th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia.
2022 Collaborated with Ukrainian violinist Illia Bondarenko on the single 'Piece for Illia' for a Ukraine relief fundraiser compilation.
November 30 2022 Ryuichi Sakamoto released the digital album 'To the Moon and Back'
2021 Served as associate artist of Holland Festival in Amsterdam, presenting the world premiere of 'TIME', a wordless opera collaboration with Shiro Takatani.
2021 Provided vocals for Arca's track 'Sanctuary' on the kiCK iiiii album
2021 Ryuichi Sakamoto released the non-album single 'Tong Poo for JUNYA WATANABE'
2021 Composed music for the film 'Beckett'
2021 Served as associate artist of Holland Festival in Amsterdam, presenting the world premiere of 'TIME', a wordless opera collaboration with Shiro Takatani.
July 9 2021 Ryuichi Sakamoto collaborated with David Toop to release 'Garden Of Shadows And Light' album on LP through ThirtyThree Records
January 21 2021 Sakamoto announced on his website that he was diagnosed with rectal cancer, after his throat cancer had gone into remission.
January 21 2021 Sakamoto announced on his website that he was diagnosed with rectal cancer, after his throat cancer had gone into remission.
2020 Sakamoto returned to Tokyo after living primarily in New York City since 1990.
2020 Composed music for multiple films including 'The Staggering Girl', 'Minamata', and 'Love After Love'
2020 Sakamoto returned to Tokyo after living primarily in New York City since 1990.
December 12 2020 Ryuichi Sakamoto released 'Playing the Piano 12122020' album on LP through KAB America Inc.
2019 Sakamoto contributed objects, chimes, triangle, tape loops, synthesizer, piano, and field recordings to Kazu's Adult Baby album
2019 Ryuichi Sakamoto collaborated with U-zhann on the non-album single 'エナジー風呂 / Energy Flow'
2019 Contributed music to the Black Mirror episode 'Smithereens' and the film 'Proxima'
2019 Two live albums released: TWO: Live at Sydney Opera House with Alva Noto and Live in London with Taylor Deupree
2018 Won the Grand Bell Awards for Best Music for the soundtrack of 'The Fortress'.
2018 Documentary received highly favorable reviews at the 75th Venice International Film Festival.
2018 Sakamoto worked on remix and production for Oneohtrix Point Never's Love in the Time of Lexapro
2018 Ryuichi Sakamoto released the non-album single 'Ff2'
2018 Composed music for the Taiwanese documentary 'Your Face' and the film 'My Tyrano: Together, Forever'

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