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DARK SECRETS: Ryuichi sakamoto - The Real Truth

“We never wanted David Bowie to write the score. It would have been a cliché”: Why Ryuichi Sakamoto’s spellbinding theme from Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence remains so captivating

We take a deeper look at the theory underpinning Ryuichi Sakamoto’s gorgeous, award-winning theme from the movie that gave him his acting and scoring debut

MusicRadar

“One room, six of us in bunks, sleeping with the light on or the cockroaches would come in… that was the lowest point – before we got in the recording studio”: Japan’s career was much more fun than it seemed

Attacking punks, getting stuck on a disco label, fighting the New Romantic tag: Steve Jansen recalls how the schoolmates’ natural sense of rebellion became unique music before egos got in the way, and the flukes that made them big in actual Japan

Louder

Ryuichi Sakamoto estate joins ‘No Music For Genocide’ campaign

The estate of legendary Japanese composer joins the likes of Björk, Massive Attack and Fontaines D.C. in the boycott initiative, in response to the genocide in Gaza.

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David Sylvian's career-spanning Everything And Nothing gets first ever vinyl release

David Sylvian's Everything And Nothing features collaborations with Ryuichi Sakamoto, Robert Fripp and Mick Karn as well as tracks by Japan and Rain Tree Crow

Louder

What to stream this week: Matt Damon on a heist, 'Dance Moms' jazz it up and J Balvin parties

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include the Boston-set caper “The Instigators” starring Matt Damon and Casey Affleck, Netflix premiering the final season of “The Umbrella Academy” and J Balvin has an album he likens to a house party

The Independent UK

From Abigail to Taylor Swift: a complete guide to this week’s entertainment

A girl kidnapped by criminals turns out to be less innocent than she seems in a new horror flick, while the queen of stadium pop releases a new double album

The Guardian - UK

Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus review – a stark, emotional finale from master musician

In his last weeks of life, the Oscar-winning composer is filmed at the piano by his son. It is an almost wordless paean to a remarkable career

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“Serene, melodic and as refreshing as the breeze… complete with looped lambs’ cries”: How prog is Virginia Astley’s From Gardens Where We Feel Secure?

Her 1983 album turns a summer day into a found-sound experience, resting under a parasol with the work of David Sylvian, Ryuichi Sakamoto and XTC

Louder

Kagami at the Roundhouse review: Ryuichi Sakamoto VR gig is another step into the weird posthumous tech future

This 'mixed reality' presentation allows audiences to interact with the work and spectral figure of the famous composer, 10 months after his death

Evening Standard

Actors, musicians, writers and artists we lost in 2023

Giants of the arts world left us this year: We look back on the legacies of Harry Belafonte, Tina Turner, Sinéad O'Connor, Paul Reubens (aka Pee-wee Herman), Richard Roundtree, Norman Lear and more.

WEKU

In Memoriam: remembering the rock musicians we lost in 2023

Raising a toast to those musicians, producers, songwriters and artists who passed away in 2023

Louder

Lasting peace: inside the 10 November Guardian Weekly

A two state solution for Israel-Palestine. Plus engineering beauty

The Guardian - UK

‘We put his face back together again’: the groundbreaking show bringing Ryuichi Sakamoto back to life

Shortly before his death this year, the iconic Japanese composer worked on mixed-reality concert, Kagami – featuring new music, 48 cameras and magic glasses for the audience

The Guardian - UK

Tokyo's threatened Jingu Gaien park placed on 'Heritage Alert' list by conservancy body

Tokyo’s Jingu Gaien park area has been placed on a “Heritage Alert” list by a conservancy body that assesses international monuments and historic sites

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'Opus,' the farewell of Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, will premiere at Venice Film Festival

Sitting alone before a grand piano in a stark studio, Ryuichi Sakamoto takes the listener on a journey of his life, playing 20 of his compositions

The Guardian - UK

Manchester international festival theatre roundup – carnival, canals and the Milky Way

The rigidity of othering is blown away, along with Asian stereotypes. Plus, a mixed reality celebration of Ryuichi Sakamoto and a walk on the mild side

The Guardian - UK

Kagami/Ryuichi Sakamoto and Tin Drum review – magical AR performance brings legendary composer back to life

Being able to watch the delicacy of the performer’s hands as he plays is an extraordinary experience, but it is his exquisitely haunting music which really dazzles

Manchester Evening News

Review: Kagami at the Manchester International Festival - this glimpse into the future and the past will move you to tears

The late composer Ryuichi Sakamoto is brought back to life in a stunning mixed-reality experience

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Huge inflatable dolls and balloon sculptures - the exhibition you have to see at Manchester International Festival

Renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has brought her largest-ever immersive environment to Manchester

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Ryuichi Sakamoto's autobiography to include diary

A new autobiography of Ryuichi Sakamoto, who died in March at the age of 71, will include entries from a diary that he kept sporadically over the last two years or so of his life.

Bangkok Post

A show of emotion

When Suga, the rapper and producer of BTS, announced his solo world tour concert, people were surprised because he is not the main vocalist who is the focus of performances. Suga tours under his alias, Agust D, which he has used since he released his solo album in 2016. "The…

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Koreeda praises screenwriter for new film at Cannes

CANNES, France -- Following the official screening of "Kaibutsu" ("Monster") at the 76th Cannes Film Festival, the film's director, Hirokazu Koreeda, said he enjoyed collaborating with screenwriter Yuji Sakamoto.

The Guardian - UK

Labour should be selling itself instead of attacking Rishi Sunak and his wife

Voters need to hear bold promises from the opposition rather than allegations and immature controversialism

The Independent UK

Ryuichi Sakamoto: Japan’s master of electronic music

A prolific solo artist and composer who worked with musicians from Bowie to Madonna, Sakamoto refused to stay within the confines of one genre

The Independent UK

Japan park where Babe Ruth played subject of climate battle

A historic baseball stadium in Tokyo where Babe Ruth played could be demolished

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