Last Updated on 04/03/2023 by てんしょく飯
The world is saddened by the death of Ryuichi Sakamoto.
In the USA, the New York Times wrote a major obituary.
In addition, Hollywood industry media such as ‘Variety’, ‘Hollywood Reporter’ and ‘Deadline’ also published news simultaneously. Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone, public broadcaster NPR, the UK’s The Guardian and The Independent also covered the news.
There have been numerous messages on social media praising his achievements. The Criterion Collection, which restores and distributes historically significant films, gave him love with a heartmark: ‘Goodnight, legendary and much-loved musician, composer, actor and writer Ryuichi Sakamoto. The British Academy (BAFTA) added: ‘We are saddened to hear of the passing of BAFTA winner Ryuichi Sakamoto. He wrote music for films such as The Revenant: the Resurrected, The Last Emperor and Christmas on the Battlefield. He mourned his family’s loss. Mr Sakamoto won a British Academy Award for Best Composition for Merry Christmas on the Battlefield, and was also shortlisted for The Last Emperor and The Revenant – Apple Music Classical also sent its condolences with the words “Art is long, life is short”.
We’re saddened to hear that Ryuichi Sakamoto, the BAFTA-winning composer of film scores including The Revenant, The Last Emperor and Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence, has died. Our thoughts are with his family.
— BAFTA (@BAFTA) April 2, 2023
There were also numerous messages from people who knew Sakamoto directly. French musician and synthesiser player Jean-Michel Jarre tweeted, “Dear Ryuichi, RIP. your art will remain forever”, along with a photo of them side by side. Australian composer Lawrence English, also with a photo, sent a message thanking Sakamoto for his warmth and generosity. British DJ and journalist Mary Ann Hobbs wrote: ‘You gave me the most important lesson of all. That every mistake is a gift”, she tweeted.
RIP my dear Ryuichi, your art will remain forever.#Ryuichi #Sakamoto #composer #electronicMusic pic.twitter.com/JZ7UDQmfEX
— Jean-Michel Jarre (@jeanmicheljarre) April 2, 2023
Dearest @ryuichisakamoto … how can one summarise your gentle profundity? Thank you for the warmth and generosity, and for the wellspring of your music which lives so very deeply inside so many of us. With deep love and respect…RIP. pic.twitter.com/2OxnXdAWCz
— lawrence english (@room40speaks) April 2, 2023
David Bowie’s son, filmmaker Duncan Jones, who worked with Sakamoto on Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence, tweeted, “Sending love to the family and friends of this wonderful artist”. The David Bowie Official account also sent a message with a photo of him and Bowie, and a photo of the ‘Merry Christmas , Mr. Lawrence’ poster.
All our love to the family and friends of this wonderful artist and thank you for being a part of the heart-filled work he created.
— Duncan Jones (@ManMadeMoon) April 2, 2023
REST IN PEACE RYUICHI SAKAMOTO
“Here am I, a lifetime away from you…”
Sad to learn of the passing of actor, composer, and producer @ryuichisakamoto. The renowned Japanese artist passed on Tuesday 28th March aged 71.
He won awards – including an Oscar, a Grammy and Bafta -… pic.twitter.com/OZdRVnQyYW
— David Bowie Official (@DavidBowieReal) April 2, 2023
Karsten Nicolai, aka Alva Noto, who composed the music with him for The Revenant~, said he “misses being with you on this side of life”, while musician Antonio Sanchez, who was briefly involved with Sakamoto on the film, said the experience was “a great honour”. He also sent a message to the audience. British composer John Altman, who worked with Sakamoto on Sheltering Sky, also paid his respects with a photo from that time.
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