ABOUT

RYUICHI
SAKAMOTO

Ryuichi Sakamoto was a masterful composer whose work bridged East and West, renowned for his emotionally resonant and innovative music. From his early years with the pioneering electronic band Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO) to his impactful film scores, Sakamoto’s explores themes of nature, life, and mortality. His melodies, often simple yet profound, continue to move listeners worldwide.

WORK
Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence
Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence
Out of Noise
Out of Noise
Thousand Knives
Thousand Knives
Thousand Knives
Async

Timeline

1978

Co-founded Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO), a groundbreaking electronic music group that shaped global synth-pop and electronic music.

1983

Composed and starred in the film Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence; its main theme became one of his signature works.

1990

Released Beauty, an album fusing Japanese folk, world music, and electronic styles.

2015

Composed the haunting soundtrack for The Revenant, which received critical acclaim.

2023

Passed away, leaving a legacy that spans electronic innovation, iconic film scores, and environmental activism.