ryuichi sakamoto (Yoichi Sakamoto/Yoshimoto Yoshimoto Yoshimoto Yoshimoto[93]January 17, 1952 March 28, 2023), born in Nakano ku, Tokyo, Japan,JapanComposers, music producers, singers, actors, pianists,Tokyo University of the ArtsBachelor of Music, Master of Sound Studies[1]。
In 1978, set up an electronic groupYellow Magic OrchestraIn the same year, he released his personal album "THOUSAND KNIVES" to debut[2]。In 1983, starred in a war drama film《Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence》, which won the Best Score Award of the 37th British Film Academy Awards[2]。In 1988, for the film《The Last Emperor》Obtaining the score of creationThe 60th Academy Awards-Best Original Score Award[2]。In 1991, for the film《A sheltered sky》Obtaining the score of creationThe 48th American Film and Television Golden Globe AwardBest Film Score Award[3]。In 1992, he composed music and acted as conductor for the opening ceremony of the Barcelona Olympic Games[4]。In 1994, it was a feature film《Little Living Buddha》Original music, the score is shortlistedThe 37th Grammy AwardsBest Film and Television Instrumental Music Composition Award[5]。In 1999, he composed the opera Life[2]。
Best Original Score of the 60th Academy Awards French Medal of Arts and Literature Samurai Award of the 30th Tokyo International Film Festival Brazilian National Medal Best score of the 37th British Film Academy Awardopen
Key achievements
Best Original Score of the 60th Academy Awards French Medal of Arts and Literature Samurai Award of the 30th Tokyo International Film Festival Brazilian National Medal Best score of the 37th British Film Academy Award Best Film and Television Instrumental Album of the 31st Grammy Awards Best Original Film Music of the 40th Hong Kong Film Awards
Yoichi Sakamoto was born in Nakano, Tokyo, Japan, on January 17, 1952. He began to play the piano when he was 3 years old[14]He wrote his first song "Song of the Rabbit" in kindergarten[15]。In 1959, he entered the Shitiangu District Patriarch Valley Primary School in Shitiangu District, Tokyo[1]。At the age of 10, he studied music composition from Shoji Matsumoto, a professor at Tokyo University of the Arts[15]。
Sakamoto Ryichi Middle School studied in Shitiangu District Nishihiro Middle School, and the high school studied in Tokyo Duli Shinjuku High School[1]。In junior high school, he lovedBeatlesI participated in the basketball team and fell in love withClaude Debussy Works.In high school, he often skipped classes and went to the Jazz Cafe in Shinjuku, watched movies, went to the bookstore, and participated in student parades.Influenced by left-wing youth, he was fascinatedJohn Cage andJean Luc Godard's works[16]。
In 1970, Ryichi Sakamoto, who had made an appointment with his classmates to boycott the college entrance exam, secretly applied for the examTokyo University of the ArtsAnd was admitted[17]。In college, he was extremely interested in world music, especially the traditional music of Okinawa, India and Africa, so he studied ethnomusicology in depth[18]。He also learned classical music and tried to use electronic music equipment.Besides, he's stillThree good shakesUnder the guidance of[1]。
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Youth
In 1972, Ryichi Sakamoto met Tomoto, a folk rock singer, in a bar. Tomoto Tomoto began to play as a keyboard player with Ryichi Sakamoto's free jazz band[19]。In 1974, he received a bachelor's degree in composition from the Music Department of Tokyo University of the Arts, and continued his advanced studies.In 1975, he participated in the recording of the piano performance of the work "Nobody Can Draw My Picture" by Yoshibu Zhengren, and began his music career in the studio[1]。In 1976, he and Kenichi Takeda organized the "Learning Group", a sports group for art practice, and helped Tutorihang, a percussion player, record the album "Disappointment Cateruma";In the same year, he graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts with a master's degree in sound research[1]。
In 1977, Ryuno Sakamoto, as a sound engineer, began to work withSeino、Yukio TakahashiCooperation.In 1978, the three decided to form a group similar to“Kraftwerk”The band ofYellow Magic Orchestra[20]；In October, Yoichi Sakamoto made his debut by releasing his studio album "THOUSAND KNIVES"[2]；In November, the studio album Yellow Magic Orchestra was released with the group[1]；In the same year, we jointly released Tokyo Joe, a collection of electronic music.
In June 1979, he released his studio album SUMMER NERVES;In August, he held his first overseas public performance with the group in Los Angeles and served as the warm-up band of Tubes;In September, the studio album Solid State Survivor was released with the group, which sold more than 2 million copies worldwide and won the 22nd Japanese Record Award - Best Album Award;In October, the first world tour "Trans Atlantic Tour" was held with the group for one month.
Yellow Magic Orchestra
In June 1980, he released the studio album X ∞ Multiplies with the group;In September, he released his studio album B-2 Unit, which expressed Ryoyi Sakamoto's "aversion" to Yellow Magic Orchestra[21], the album track Riot in Lagos was born in Britain《The Guardian》Selected into the "50 Most Important Events in the History of Dance Music", ranking sixth[22]；In October, a one month world tour concert "From Tokio to Tokio" was held with the group.
Since 1981Japan Broadcasting AssociationThe host of the radio station's music program "Sound Story" will play a special collection of test tapes composed of test tapes sent by amateur musicians irregularly during his tenure as the host[1]；In October, he released his studio album Zuo Lou で Dream,Talking Heads、Adrian BelewThe artist assisted the album;In November, a one month domestic tour "Winter Live 1981" was held with the group.
In 1982, Ryoyi Sakamoto cooperated with Danceries to record and release the album The End of Asia;February, issue andKeino KiyoshiroCo authored song "The Magic Lipstick of No, No, Resistance and Rejection"[1]；In October, the "Philosophical Handout" of Watching Sound and Listening to Time, co authored with Darmori Zhuang Zang, was published;In the same year, with the British singerRobin ScottRelease the cooperative album The Arrangement;In addition, he also unitedJapanese bandLead singerDavid SylvianThe electronic rock style single "Bamboo Houses" was launched.
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence Japanese poster
In May 1983, with Yellow Magic Orchestra, he released the studio album "Funky Funny Funny Funny Funny Funny Funny Funny Funny Funny Funny Funny Funny Funny Funny Funny Funny Funny Funny Funny Funny Funny Funny Funny Funny Funny Funny Funny Funny Funny Funny", which wonJapan Public Trust Listchampion;In July, the instrumental album of "Fukekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekekeke（インストゥルメンタル）》Issuance;In November, a month long "1983 YMO Japan Tour" domestic tour was launched with the group;In December, the studio album Service was released with the group, and then disbanded;Same year asDavid BowieCo starred in a war drama《Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence》Yoichi Sakamoto, in addition to playing the role of Shionoi, the head of the prison, is also responsible for the soundtrack of the film[23], the soundtrack of the film won the 37th British Film Academy Award - Best soundtrack[2], shortlisted for the 7th Japan Film Academy Award - Best Score Award[24]；The theme song "Forbidden Colors" sung by David Sylvian ranked 16th in the British pop music charts;In addition, he also participated in the music work of the Japanese comedy sci-fi film Don't worry, my friend.
In 1984, Yoichi Sakamoto andYano XianziAnd others founded Midi, an independent music company;In October, he released his studio album "Music and Music";In the same month, the music collection Coda was released through the London Record Company;In addition, he published the book Long Phone, co authored with Uji Takahashi.In October 1985, he released his studio album Esperanto;In November, the conversation record EV. Safe - Super Evolution co written with Murakami Shanglong was published[25]；In the same year, he published his personal DVD TV War.
In 1986, he acted as a Japanese fairy tale pet movie《Koneko monogatari 》The soundtrack of the film was shortlisted for the 10th Japan Film Academy Award - Best soundtrack[26]；In January, he published "On the Mechanics of Music and Joy" co authored with Yoshimoto Ryomin;In April, he released his own studio album, "The Wild Future";In the same year, a two month personal tour "Media Bahn" was launched.
Oscar Award
In March 1987, a science fiction animated film with music by Ryoyi Sakamoto《Wang Li's Space Army: Wings of Oniamis》Release;In July, he released his studio album "Neo Geo", and then launched a Japanese tour of "Neo Geo";In the same year, he directed in ItalyBenaldo BertolucciDirected biopic《The Last Emperor》China as President of the Japan Manchuria Film AssociationAmakasu Masahiko [27], and onSu Cong、DavidBy rne Together responsible for the creation of the film's soundtrack, the soundtrack of the film was obtainedThe 60th Academy Awards-Best Original Score Award[2]、The 45th Golden Globe Award for American Film and Television-Best Film Score Award[28]The 31st Grammy Awards - Best Film and Television Instrumental Album[29]The 13th Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award - Best Score Award[30]；In the same year, a personal concert "Media Bahn" was held in Japan.
In 1988, for overseas developmentViking RecordsIt also released the live album Playing the Orchestra through Viking Records;In the same year, the piano concerto "Playing The Piano" was held in Tokyo.In 1989, responsible for console games《Demon World ZIRIA》Original music creation;In October, he published the book SELDOM-ILLEGAL/Accidental Illegal;In November, he released his own studio album Beauty, which has the style of experimental rock[31]。
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In 1990, he acted as a feature film directed by Bernardo Bertolucci《A sheltered sky》's orchestrator[32], the soundtrack of the film wonThe 48th American Film and Television Golden Globe Award-Best Film Score Award[3]The 16th Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award - Best Score Award[33]；In the same year, the science fiction drama film directed by Volcker Schlundorf《Century bleeding》Soundtrack[34]。In 1991, he released his studio album Heartbeat;In the same year, the drama directed for Pedro Amodova《Passionate high-heeled shoes》Soundtrack[12], the soundtrack of the film won the Best soundtrack Award at the 30th Granmado Film Festival.
In 1992, he composed music and acted as conductor for the opening ceremony of the Barcelona Olympic Games[4]；In the same yearPeter KosminskyA feature film directed by《Wuthering Heights》Soundtrack;In addition, he was also responsible for JapanPink Films 《Fallen Tokyo》Music creation.In 1993, served as an American TV mini series《Wild palm》's orchestrator[12]；In May, Yellow Magic Orchestra was reorganized with Akoto Ono and Kohiro Takahashi, and the studio album Technodon was released;In June, the group held a public performance at the Tokyo Dome;In the same year, as a feature film《Little Living Buddha》The sounder of the film was shortlistedThe 37th Grammy Awards-Best Film and Television Instrumental Music Composition Award[5]；In addition, he also actedMadonna Ciccone Songs《Rain》As a director[35]。
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In 1994, he transferred to FOR LIFE RECORDS in Japan and joined Erica Records overseas;In the same year, he also released his own studio album Sweet Revenge, whose style is mainly fusion music.In 1995, he released his studio album SMOOCHY スムーチーーー, which added Latin music elements.
March 1996, andMurakamiCo authored book Monica was published;The trio studio album 1996 was released and the world tour began.In 1997, for Japanese love TV series《Dangerous lover》The soundtrack album The Other Side Of Love was released;In July, he released his own studio album "Discard".
In 1998, he terminated his contract with Erica Music and signed into Sony Classical Music Company, and Japan transferred to Warner Music Japan Company;Subsequently, the responsible personNicolas CageStarring thriller《Snakeeye》Soundtrack of;In the same year, as a drama《Love painting color》Music composer;Later, he acted in a sci-fi drama《Luxury temptation》；In the same year, the advertisement soundtrack "Energy Flow" created by "Sankyo Pharmaceutical EB Ingot Institute" was released, and the sales volume of this song exceeded one million, winning the first place in Japan's official letter singles list[36]。
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In 1999OshimaA feature film directed by《Imperial degree》Create original music[37]；In February, BTTB, a solo piano studio album, was released[38]；In September, his opera Life was performed in Osaka and Tokyo;In the same yearYasuo Furuhata A feature film directed by《Railwayman》Soundtrack[39]。
In 2000, he served as the music composer of the host game "L.O.L.~LackofLove~" and wrote some game scripts;In the first half of the year, the "BTTB World Tour 2000" world tour was held.In 2001, he formed the trio "Morelenbaum" with Brazilian musicians Jacques Morelenbaum and Paula Morelenbaumtwo/Sakamoto ", launched the Bossa Nova style album CASA[1]；In December, published a collection of comments on the September 11 incident, "Africa War";In the same year, he launched the music program "Zero Landmine" of "Anti mine" and created the charity song "ZERO LANDMINE" about "Anti mine"[36]。
In 2002, for the French thriller film《Snake and Scorpion Beauty》Soundtrack;In February, he released his studio album Comica;In March, the original sound collection Minha Vida Como Um Film was released, which was included in the documentary Derrida《Miracle Spring》Original sound of creation;In May, he released his studio album Elephantism;In August, Ryoyi Sakamoto was awarded the "Brazil National Medal" for his contribution to the friendly exchanges between Japan and Brazil[1]；In December, the album Vrioon was launched in cooperation with German musician Alva Noto[25]。
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In May 2003, along with "Morelenbaumtwo/Sakamoto "launched the album" A DAY in New York ", which was recorded in one day[40]；In the same year, jointly launched EP World Citizen with David Sylvian;In addition, Ryoyi Sakamoto also served as the sounder of the plot film Life Like a Journey.In 2004, responsible for the music creation of the PS2 game Seven Samurai 20XX[41]；In February, issuing individualAtmosphere musicStudio album CHASM;In June, they formed the "Human Audio Sponge" with Yoshino Ono and Kohiro Takahashi;In September, passedColumbia RecordsRelease the selected collection "Chronological Collection 1978-1981 Columbia Years"[14]。
In 2005Shichuan ZhunA feature film directed by《Tony Takitani 》Soundtrack[6], the soundtrack was shortlisted35th Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award-Best score award;In March, he released the cooperative album Insen with Alva Noto[42]；In November, the domestic tour "PLAYING THE PIANO/05" was launched;In the same year, in charge of drama《Star Boy》Original sound creation of[43]。
In 2006, for PS games《Legend of Holy Sword 4》Compose music[44]；In June, he released the mini album Revep in cooperation with Alva Noto;In the same month, a 4-month "Insen" tour was launched;November, UnitedEbecksCreate music brand "commmons"[1]；In the same year, Yoichi Sakamoto's song "Beautiful 「 Green Sky 」" was selected as a plot film《Tongtian Tower》Theme song of[45]。In 2007, responsible for romantic films《Silk》Original sound creation, the soundtrack was shortlisted for the 28th Guinness Awards - Best Film soundtrack[46]；In March, the album "Cendre" was released in cooperation with Austrian electronic musician Fennesz[47]。
Receive the French Arts and Literature Medal
In May 2008, he collaborated with Shiro Takaya to publish the DVD "Life - Flowing, Invisible, Silent", which is adapted from the opera "Life" created by Ryoyi Sakamoto[25]；In June, he co hosted an Italian tour performance with Fennesz;In the same month, the performance was held in London with Human Audio Sponge;In September, we cooperated with Alva Noto and Ensemble Modern to release the album utp_.
Oral autobiography published in 2009《Music makes people free》[7]；In March, he released his studio album Out of noise, and launched the world tour "Ryoyi Sakamoto Playing the Piano 2009";In July, obtainedFrench Medal of Arts and LiteratureMilitary Order[8]；In September, the live album Playing the Piano was released[48]；In the same year, in charge of drama《Women without men》Soundtrack of[49]。
2010, andDa GuanmiaoziCo release the album UTAU.In 2011, acted as an Indian drama《The male laundryman by the river》The sounder of;In May, he released the electronic music album Summvs in cooperation with Alva Noto;In August, Flumina, an atmosphere music style album jointly released with Fennesz[50]；In the same year, it was a historical action film《the life》Soundtrack[9], the soundtrack of the film was shortlistedThe 6th Asian Film Awards-Best Original Music Award[51]。
In 2012Eriko Kitagawa Directed love movie《Paris Shoes Sonata》Music Director of[52]；In October, he released his studio album Three;In November, obtainedThe 6th Asia Pacific Film Awards-Film Outstanding Achievement Award[10]。In 2013, it was a big river drama《Eight fold cherry》Create original music[53]；In AugustThe 70th Venice International Film FestivalCompetition unit review[2], and won the Best Contemporary Actor Award of the Original Vocal Cord Star Award - Special mention;In the same year, he won the Golden Song Award of the International Samober Film Music Festival.
Old Ryoyi Sakamoto
In 2014, all activities were cancelled due to cancer[53]。In 2015, Ryoyi Sakamoto returned as a feature film《Wilderness Hunter》Music producer of[11], the soundtrack of this film won the 21st Dallas – Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award - Best soundtrack, and was shortlistedThe 59th Grammy Awards-Best Original Film Music Album Award[5]、The 73rd American Film and Television Golden Globe Award-Awards such as best score[54]；In the same year, in charge of drama《If I live with my mother》Original sound production of[55], the soundtrack won the 70th Japanese Daily Picture Award - Best Music Award[56]。
In 2016, he won the Lifetime Achievement Award of the World Film Acoustic Society;In December, it won the Montblanc Culture and Art Sponsorship Award[57]；In the same yearLi XiangriDirected suspense film《anger》Soundtrack[58], the soundtrack was shortlistedThe 11th Asian Film Awards-Best Original Music Award[59]。
In 2021Xu AnhuaDirected film《The first incense》Music, this is the first time Sakamoto Ryichi wrote music for Chinese mainland movies[84], he won theThe 40th Hong Kong Film AwardsBest Original Film Music Award[87]。On December 11, 2022, Yoichi Sakamoto recorded a piano solo concert and made it public online, which was his farewell performance[88-89][91]。
On January 17, 2023, Ryoyi Sakamoto released his studio album《12》, including 12 new songs he wrote during the epidemic[90]；On June 2, Ryichi Sakamoto acted as the soundtrack of the film《monster》Shown in Japan[92]。
On May 5, 2023, Sony Music released the latest album Traves í a Journey by Ryuichi Sakamoto, the late film music master Ryuichi Sakamoto. This album was planned by filmmaker Alessandro Gonzalez Inarito, who won the Oscar for Best Director twice, and included 20 tracks carefully selected by Inarito.[99]In July, the simplified Chinese version of the autobiography recording the last time of Ryoki Sakamoto《How many times can I see the full moon rise》Sent by ZhongxinPublished by Edition Group.[100]
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Emotional life
In 1982, Ryoyi Sakamoto and Japanese singerYano XianziMarried, they have a daughterSakamoto Meiyu；In 2006, Ryoki Sakamoto divorced Yoshino[36]。
Physical condition
In 2003, Ryoyi Sakamoto received smoking cessation treatment in Paris, France.In 2014, Ryoyi Sakamoto was diagnosed with throat cancer[53]。
On January 21, 2021, Yoichi Sakamoto tweeted that he was diagnosed with rectal cancer.At present, the operation has been successfully completed and is undergoing treatment.[72]
On April 2, 2023, according to Japanese media reports, the famous Japanese musician Ryoyi Sakamoto died on March 28 at the age of 71.[94][96]
Main works
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Music Album
Glass
Date of issue2018-02-12
async
Date of issue2017-04-28
Year Book 1980-1984
Date of issue2017-03-29
Year Book 1971-1979
Date of issue2016-01-17
Perpetual
Date of issue2015-01-25
Year Book 2005–2014
Date of issue2015-01-17
Three
Date of issue2012-10-17
Ancient Future
Date of issue2012-07-31
Flumina
Date of issue2011-08-03
Summvs
Date of issue2011-05-09
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Song Introduction
Lipstick magic of no, can, resist and refuse
one thousand nine hundred and eighty-two
Co creation with Kiyoshiro Miono
Bamboo Houses
one thousand nine hundred and eighty-two
Working with David Sylvian, the lead singer of the Japanese band
Laserman
one thousand nine hundred and eighty-nine
Original song of the film Black Rain
El Mar Mediterrani
one thousand nine hundred and ninety-two
Composed at the opening ceremony of Barcelona Olympic Games
Dreamcast Startup
one thousand nine hundred and ninety-eight
Game console Dreamcast starts music
Energy Flow
one thousand nine hundred and ninety-eight
Advertising soundtrack of "Sanyong Pharmaceutical EB Ingot House"
Ryoyi Sakamoto has always supported the "denuclearization" of Japan.July 16, 2012, with the writerKenzaburo Oe The anti nuclear rally and demonstration "Goodbye Nuclear Power Plant 100000 People" was launched in Tokyo's Yoyogi Park, Japan, and 170000 people participated in the event[73]。
Assembly speech
On March 11, 2013, participated in the anti nuclear power speech held in Tokyo, and appealed to the Japanese people to continue to carry out anti nuclear activities[74]。
On March 11, 2014, participated in the "Third Anniversary of the Japanese Earthquake" public meeting held in Tokyo Hibiya Park, calling on Japan to abandon nuclear power[75]；On September 29, the "Denuclearization Concert" was held in JapanJunichiro Koizumi 、Morihiro Hosokawa Attended the concert[76]。
On August 30, 2015, Ryoyi Sakamoto participated in the oppositionShinzo Abe《Security Act》The Japanese Parliament held a protest rally and delivered a speech against the Security Act[77]。
In February 2020, Ryichi Sakamoto passedBeijing Contemporary Art FoundationReleased the musical work Aqua, which was played on the piano without power connection, to pray for the epidemic in China[78]。
His last public speech in the world was an objection to the renewal and development project of a Tokyo city.The project is a redevelopment plan for the Outer Garden of Meiji Temple, which will cut down about 3000 trees including shrubs, including 743 trees more than 3m high.As one of the initiators of "More Trees", a public welfare forest protection organization, he has actively advocated the concept of environmental protection all his life, called on people to improve their awareness of environmental protection, and used music to voice political and social issues.[98]
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The 47th Japanese Oscar President Special Award[101]
The 23rd Busan International Film Festival - Asian Film Player of the Year[13]
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two thousand and eighteen
The 55th sessionDaejong Film Awards Best Music Award
Nanshan Seoul[80]
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two thousand and seventeen
The 30th Tokyo International Film Festival - Samurai Award[12]
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two thousand and seventeen
The 38th Korean Green Dragon Film Award - Best Music Award
Nanshan Seoul[61]
nomination
two thousand and seventeen
The 37th Korean Film Critics Award - Best Music Award
Nanshan Seoul[60]
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two thousand and sixteen
World Film Soundtrack Society - Lifetime Achievement Award
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two thousand and sixteen
Montblanc Culture and Art Sponsorship Award[57]
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two thousand and sixteen
The 21st National Association of Radio Film Critics Award - Best Film Music Award
Wilderness Hunter[81]
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two thousand and sixteen
The 10th Houston Film Critics Association Award - Best Original Composer Award
Wilderness Hunter[82]
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two thousand and fifteen
The 21st Dallas – Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award - Best Score Award
Wilderness Hunter
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two thousand and twelve
The 6th Asia Pacific Film Awards - Outstanding Achievement Award[10]
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two thousand and twelve
International Samober Film Music Festival - Jinsong Award
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two thousand and nine
French Medal of Arts and Literature[8]
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two thousand and eight
The 28th Guinness Awards - Best Film Score
Silk[46]
nomination
two thousand and two
Brazilian National Medal[1]
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one thousand nine hundred and ninety-seven
Nica Award of Electronic Arts Award
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one thousand nine hundred and ninety-two
The 30th Granmado Film Festival - Best Score Award
Passionate high-heeled shoes
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Grammy Awards
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two thousand and seventeen
The 59th Grammy Awards - Best Original Film and Television Music Album
Wilderness Hunter[5]
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one thousand nine hundred and ninety-five
The 37th Grammy Awards - Best Film and Television Instrumental Music Composition Award
Little Living Buddha[5]
nomination
one thousand nine hundred and eighty-nine
The 31st Grammy Awards - Best Film and Television Instrumental Album
The Last Emperor[29]
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Asian Film Awards
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two thousand and seventeen
The 11th Asian Film Awards - Best Original Music Award
anger[59]
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two thousand and twelve
The 6th Asian Film Awards - Best Original Music Award
the life[51]
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Annual Golden Globe Awards
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two thousand and sixteen
The 73rd Golden Globe Award for American Film and Television - Best Film Score
Wilderness Hunter[54]
nomination
one thousand nine hundred and ninety-one
The 48th American Film and Television Golden Globe Awards Film Category - Best Film Score Award
A sheltered sky[3]
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one thousand nine hundred and eighty-eight
The 45th Golden Globe Award for American Film and Television - Best Film Score
The Last Emperor[28]
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British Film Academy Awards
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two thousand and sixteen
69th British Film Academy Award - Best Original Music Award
Wilderness Hunter[79]
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one thousand nine hundred and eighty-nine
42nd British Film Academy Awards - Best Score
The Last Emperor
nomination
one thousand nine hundred and eighty-four
37th BFA Awards - Best Score
Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence[2]
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Japan Daily Image Award
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two thousand and fifteen
The 70th Japanese Daily Picture Award - Best Music Award
If I live with my mother[56]
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one thousand nine hundred and eighty-four
The 38th Japanese Daily Picture Award - Best Music Award
Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence
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Venice International Film Festival
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two thousand and thirteen
The 70th Venice International Film Festival - Original Sound Star Award - Special mention - Best Contemporary Actor Award
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Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award
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two thousand and five
The 35th Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award - Best Score Award
Tony Takitani
nomination
one thousand nine hundred and ninety
The 16th Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award - Best Score Award
A sheltered sky[33]
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one thousand nine hundred and eighty-seven
The 13th Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award - Best Score Award
The Last Emperor[30]
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Academy Awards
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one thousand nine hundred and eighty-eight
The 60th Academy Awards - Best Original Score
The Last Emperor[2]
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Japan Film Academy Award
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one thousand nine hundred and eighty-seven
The 10th Japan Film Academy Award - Best Film Score Award
Koneko monogatari [26]
nomination
one thousand nine hundred and eighty-four
The 7th Japan Film Academy Award - Best Film Score Award
Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence[24]
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Ryoyi Sakamoto's music style changes from lyrical orchestras to cold modern electronics, from noisy and sharp tones to simple and pure folk songs. Through the mottled and gorgeous colors of music, we can feel his creation idea, that is, combining tradition and modernity, while absorbing the essence of national style, we continue to explore new music expression ways.The film soundtrack is an important part of Ryoyi Sakamoto's creation. He can integrate his own style with the film itself, giving more value to the notes that originally depended on the existence of the film[83](Review of Music Lovers)。In "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence", Ryoyi Sakamoto modulates the timbre unique to the East, such as bangu, into the background color of the drawing board, and then uses orchestral music to paint colorful chords.《The Last Emperor》In China, Ryoyi Sakamoto integrated the oriental flavor into the western orchestral music, creating an emotional style of cadence, which perfectly matched the picture and theme of the film and deeply moved the audience[20](Review of College Guide)。
Yoichi Sakamoto is a respected Japanese musician: on the one hand, he has a very inspirational grasp of multiple musical styles such as electronics, rock, jazz, etc;On the other hand, he can find a balance between business, art and experiment, and make works with both experimental significance and beautiful melody[14](Review of Beijing News)。
Yoichi Sakamoto is an internationally renowned composer. His music works have rich cultural connotations, convey humanistic care, and move people's hearts.Sakamoto is enthusiastic about people to people and cultural exchanges between China and Japan, and has created many excellent music works with Chinese elements. He has made contributions to the friendly exchanges between the two countries with practical actions[97]。(Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of ChinaMaoningComment)
