SKMT | dig In August 1986, Ryuichi had three short weeks at The Wool Hall Studio in England to write and produce Virginia Astley’s album, “Hope In A Darkened Heart.” Ryuichi performed and recorded the base instrumentals for six tracks on the album. The backing track for ‘Some Small Hope’ was sequenced on the Fairlight 3, the synth pad from the Prophet 5, and the ‘woodwind’ (shakuhachi flute) sections originating from the Emulator II. Additionally, Ryuichi scratched the strings of the piano with his fingers in the studio, captured by engineer Tony Phillips, and included in the final mix. Ryuichi’s equipment: Emulator II, Fairlight 3 (with Fairlight 1 sounds disc), Prophet 5, AKAI S-900, Yamaha DX7-2, Computer. Listen to the full album via link in bio. 1, 2 – Photo by Ryuichi Sakamoto 3, 4 – Photo by Masaki Sekijima From Sessions at The Wood Hall Studio, England Sources: Virginia Astley website https://www.virginiaastley.com/disc/albums/html/hope.html David Nibloe’s interview with Masaki Sekijima, 2019 https://sylvianvista.com/2019/10/11/some-small-hope/ #skmtnews #ryuichisakamoto #坂本龍一 #SKMTDIG #virginiaastley #hopeinadarkenedheart
SKMT | dig In August 1986, Ryuichi had three short weeks at The Wool Hall Studio in England to write and produce Virginia Astley’s album, “Hope In A Darkened Heart.” Ryuichi performed and recorded the base instrumentals for six tracks on the album. The backing track for ‘Some Small Hope’ was sequenced on the Fairlight 3, the synth pad from the Prophet 5, and the ‘woodwind’ (shakuhachi flute) sections originating from the Emulator II. Additionally, Ryuichi scratched the strings of the piano with his fingers in the studio, captured by engineer Tony Phillips, and included in the final mix. Ryuichi’s equipment: Emulator II, Fairlight 3 (with Fairlight 1 sounds disc), Prophet 5, AKAI S-900, Yamaha DX7-2, Computer. Listen to the full album via link in bio. 1, 2 – Photo by Ryuichi Sakamoto 3, 4 – Photo by Masaki Sekijima From Sessions at The Wood Hall Studio, England Sources: Virginia Astley website https://www.virginiaastley.com/disc/albums/html/hope.html David Nibloe’s interview with Masaki Sekijima, 2019 https://sylvianvista.com/2019/10/11/some-small-hope/ #skmtnews #ryuichisakamoto #坂本龍一 #SKMTDIG #virginiaastley #hopeinadarkenedheart
SKMT | dig In August 1986, Ryuichi had three short weeks at The Wool Hall Studio in England to write and produce Virginia Astley’s album, “Hope In A Darkened Heart.” Ryuichi performed and recorded the base instrumentals for six tracks on the album. The backing track for ‘Some Small Hope’ was sequenced on the Fairlight 3, the synth pad from the Prophet 5, and the ‘woodwind’ (shakuhachi flute) sections originating from the Emulator II. Additionally, Ryuichi scratched the strings of the piano with his fingers in the studio, captured by engineer Tony Phillips, and included in the final mix. Ryuichi’s equipment: Emulator II, Fairlight 3 (with Fairlight 1 sounds disc), Prophet 5, AKAI S-900, Yamaha DX7-2, Computer. Listen to the full album via link in bio. 1, 2 – Photo by Ryuichi Sakamoto 3, 4 – Photo by Masaki Sekijima From Sessions at The Wood Hall Studio, England Sources: Virginia Astley website https://www.virginiaastley.com/disc/albums/html/hope.html David Nibloe’s interview with Masaki Sekijima, 2019 https://sylvianvista.com/2019/10/11/some-small-hope/ #skmtnews #ryuichisakamoto #坂本龍一 #SKMTDIG #virginiaastley #hopeinadarkenedheart
SKMT | dig In August 1986, Ryuichi had three short weeks at The Wool Hall Studio in England to write and produce Virginia Astley’s album, “Hope In A Darkened Heart.” Ryuichi performed and recorded the base instrumentals for six tracks on the album. The backing track for ‘Some Small Hope’ was sequenced on the Fairlight 3, the synth pad from the Prophet 5, and the ‘woodwind’ (shakuhachi flute) sections originating from the Emulator II. Additionally, Ryuichi scratched the strings of the piano with his fingers in the studio, captured by engineer Tony Phillips, and included in the final mix. Ryuichi’s equipment: Emulator II, Fairlight 3 (with Fairlight 1 sounds disc), Prophet 5, AKAI S-900, Yamaha DX7-2, Computer. Listen to the full album via link in bio. 1, 2 – Photo by Ryuichi Sakamoto 3, 4 – Photo by Masaki Sekijima From Sessions at The Wood Hall Studio, England Sources: Virginia Astley website https://www.virginiaastley.com/disc/albums/html/hope.html David Nibloe’s interview with Masaki Sekijima, 2019 https://sylvianvista.com/2019/10/11/some-small-hope/ #skmtnews #ryuichisakamoto #坂本龍一 #SKMTDIG #virginiaastley #hopeinadarkenedheart
An Announcement (We apologize for losing the heartfelt comments, but we need to repost) Thank you for your tremendous outpour of love, support, and for your stories. Ryuichi Sakamoto’s management team will keep his social media accounts active to share news and celebrate his works and legacy. skmt management お知らせ 坂本龍一の死去に際し温かな言葉を数多くお寄せいただいております。 皆さまに心より感謝申し上げます。 坂本龍一のオフィシャルSNSアカウントはマネジメントチームが管理運営し 坂本に関する情報を発信してまいります。 今後ともよろしくお願いいたします。 坂本龍一マネジメントチーム – Official Websites and Social Media Accounts Website.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/ryuichisakamoto Instagram: http://instagram.com/skmtgram/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ryuichisakamoto Weibo: https://weibo.com/7335367665/ Youtube: http://youtube.com/ryuichisakamotoarchive Bandcamp: https://ryuichisakamoto.bandcamp.com/ https://skmtfornowar.bandcamp.com/ commmons (record label in Japan) Website: https://www.commmons.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commmons.official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commmons_official/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/commmons Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/commmons #skmtnews #ryuichisakamoto
re-post🌳@trees_for_skmt TREES FOR SAKAMOTO is accepting donations. Please find out more via link in bio. TREES FOR SAKAMOTO has begun accepting donations. The following five regions have been selected for the first round: Pontal, a forested area on the Atlantic coast of Brazil. Tengger Desert in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in China. Butiama Hills in Mara, Tanzania. Yusuhara in Kochi Prefecture, Japan. East Kalimantan province in Indonesia. Donations can be made starting from a single tree in any of these areas. TREES FOR SAKAMOTO will continue to follow in the footsteps of Ryuichi Sakamoto and work diligently towards preserving the forests. ——- 《TREES FOR SAKAMOTO》寄附開始 《TREES FOR SAKAMOTO》は寄付の受付を開始いたします。 第一弾の寄付先として、以下の5つの地域を選定いたしました： ブラジルの大西洋岸にある森林地帯、ポンタウ 中国・内モンゴル自治区、テンゲル砂漠 タンザニア・マラ州、ブティアマ丘陵 日本・高知県、梼原町 インドネシア、東カリマンタン州 どの地域も木1本から寄付していただけます。 《TREES FOR SAKAMOTO》は、坂本龍一の思いを継ぎ、森の保全に尽力していきます。 ーーーー “TREES FOR SAKAMOTO”将开始接受捐赠。 作为第一批捐赠地点,我们选择了以下5个地区。 巴西大西洋沿岸的森林地区,蓬塔尔。 中国内蒙古自治区,腾格里沙漠。 坦桑尼亚马拉州,布蒂亚马丘陵。 日本高知县,梼原町。 印度尼西亚,东加里曼丹省。 上述地区的捐赠都可以从一棵树开始。 “TREES FOR SAKAMOTO”将继承坂本龙一的愿景,为森林保护贡献力量。 #trees4skmt #坂本龍一 #skmtnews #ryuichisakamoto #moretrees @trees_for_skmt @moretrees_jp
Ryuichi Sakamoto “12” T-shirts May edition On the 28th of every month, commmons will start accepting orders for “12” T-shirts. The “RS” logo will be quietly printed near the heart on the inner front side. Ryuichi Sakamoto’s name and the month number will be printed on the inner back side of the T-shirt. The T-shirt will also display a large print of Sakamoto, selected from Sakamoto’s archive. Due to the large number of overseas orders, we will split the order start time into two slots to accommodate time differences. Orders for the May edition will begin on May 28th. Order acceptance open: ① May 28th (Tuesday) 12:00~ (JST) ② May 28th (Tuesday) 24:00~ (JST) *To better accommodate time differences, we have set a limit on the number of orders accepted per session. Order acceptance close: June 3rd (Monday) 18:00 (JST) Website for orders: https://commmonsmart.com/pages/ryuichi_sakamoto_12_tshirts *We will stop accepting orders if the quantity exceeds the limit. *It is expected to arrive in early to mid-July. #坂本龍一「12」 T-shirts 5月バージョン受注開始のお知らせ 坂本龍一の月命日である毎月28日に受注開始する「12」T-shirts。 アーカイブから選んだ1枚の写真を使用し、12か月連続で年間12種類のTシャツをお届けします。T-shirtsのフロントには心臓の横あたりにひっそりとRSロゴを裏プリントし、バックには月のナンバーとRyuichi Sakamotoの名前を裏プリント。名前の上には坂本龍一アーカイブから坂本の画像1枚が大きくプリントされています。 このT-shirts の5月バージョンの受注受付を5月28日からスタートいたします。 海外からお申込みのご希望を多数いただくため、受付開始時間を2回に分けることで時差に対応させていただきます。 受注受付開始： ①5月28日（火）12:00～ (JST) ②5月28日（火）24:00～ (JST) ＊時差への対応のため、各回ごとに受付可能数の上限を設定しております。 受注受付終了； ６月３日（月）18:00 (JST) https://commmonsmart.com/pages/ryuichi_sakamoto_12_tshirts ＊受注受付期間中であっても上限数へ達し次第、販売を終了いたします。 ＊お手元に届くのは7月上旬～中旬を予定しております。 #坂本龍一 #ryuichisakamoto #skmtnews
Ryuichi Sakamoto “12” T-shirts May edition On the 28th of every month, commmons will start accepting orders for “12” T-shirts. The “RS” logo will be quietly printed near the heart on the inner front side. Ryuichi Sakamoto’s name and the month number will be printed on the inner back side of the T-shirt. The T-shirt will also display a large print of Sakamoto, selected from Sakamoto’s archive. Due to the large number of overseas orders, we will split the order start time into two slots to accommodate time differences. Orders for the May edition will begin on May 28th. Order acceptance open: ① May 28th (Tuesday) 12:00~ (JST) ② May 28th (Tuesday) 24:00~ (JST) *To better accommodate time differences, we have set a limit on the number of orders accepted per session. Order acceptance close: June 3rd (Monday) 18:00 (JST) Website for orders: https://commmonsmart.com/pages/ryuichi_sakamoto_12_tshirts *We will stop accepting orders if the quantity exceeds the limit. *It is expected to arrive in early to mid-July. #坂本龍一「12」 T-shirts 5月バージョン受注開始のお知らせ 坂本龍一の月命日である毎月28日に受注開始する「12」T-shirts。 アーカイブから選んだ1枚の写真を使用し、12か月連続で年間12種類のTシャツをお届けします。T-shirtsのフロントには心臓の横あたりにひっそりとRSロゴを裏プリントし、バックには月のナンバーとRyuichi Sakamotoの名前を裏プリント。名前の上には坂本龍一アーカイブから坂本の画像1枚が大きくプリントされています。 このT-shirts の5月バージョンの受注受付を5月28日からスタートいたします。 海外からお申込みのご希望を多数いただくため、受付開始時間を2回に分けることで時差に対応させていただきます。 受注受付開始： ①5月28日（火）12:00～ (JST) ②5月28日（火）24:00～ (JST) ＊時差への対応のため、各回ごとに受付可能数の上限を設定しております。 受注受付終了； ６月３日（月）18:00 (JST) https://commmonsmart.com/pages/ryuichi_sakamoto_12_tshirts ＊受注受付期間中であっても上限数へ達し次第、販売を終了いたします。 ＊お手元に届くのは7月上旬～中旬を予定しております。 #坂本龍一 #ryuichisakamoto #skmtnews
Ryuichi Sakamoto “12” T-shirts May edition On the 28th of every month, commmons will start accepting orders for “12” T-shirts. The “RS” logo will be quietly printed near the heart on the inner front side. Ryuichi Sakamoto’s name and the month number will be printed on the inner back side of the T-shirt. The T-shirt will also display a large print of Sakamoto, selected from Sakamoto’s archive. Due to the large number of overseas orders, we will split the order start time into two slots to accommodate time differences. Orders for the May edition will begin on May 28th. Order acceptance open: ① May 28th (Tuesday) 12:00~ (JST) ② May 28th (Tuesday) 24:00~ (JST) *To better accommodate time differences, we have set a limit on the number of orders accepted per session. Order acceptance close: June 3rd (Monday) 18:00 (JST) Website for orders: https://commmonsmart.com/pages/ryuichi_sakamoto_12_tshirts *We will stop accepting orders if the quantity exceeds the limit. *It is expected to arrive in early to mid-July. #坂本龍一「12」 T-shirts 5月バージョン受注開始のお知らせ 坂本龍一の月命日である毎月28日に受注開始する「12」T-shirts。 アーカイブから選んだ1枚の写真を使用し、12か月連続で年間12種類のTシャツをお届けします。T-shirtsのフロントには心臓の横あたりにひっそりとRSロゴを裏プリントし、バックには月のナンバーとRyuichi Sakamotoの名前を裏プリント。名前の上には坂本龍一アーカイブから坂本の画像1枚が大きくプリントされています。 このT-shirts の5月バージョンの受注受付を5月28日からスタートいたします。 海外からお申込みのご希望を多数いただくため、受付開始時間を2回に分けることで時差に対応させていただきます。 受注受付開始： ①5月28日（火）12:00～ (JST) ②5月28日（火）24:00～ (JST) ＊時差への対応のため、各回ごとに受付可能数の上限を設定しております。 受注受付終了； ６月３日（月）18:00 (JST) https://commmonsmart.com/pages/ryuichi_sakamoto_12_tshirts ＊受注受付期間中であっても上限数へ達し次第、販売を終了いたします。 ＊お手元に届くのは7月上旬～中旬を予定しております。 #坂本龍一 #ryuichisakamoto #skmtnews
Ryuichi Sakamoto “12” T-shirts May edition On the 28th of every month, commmons will start accepting orders for “12” T-shirts. The “RS” logo will be quietly printed near the heart on the inner front side. Ryuichi Sakamoto’s name and the month number will be printed on the inner back side of the T-shirt. The T-shirt will also display a large print of Sakamoto, selected from Sakamoto’s archive. Due to the large number of overseas orders, we will split the order start time into two slots to accommodate time differences. Orders for the May edition will begin on May 28th. Order acceptance open: ① May 28th (Tuesday) 12:00~ (JST) ② May 28th (Tuesday) 24:00~ (JST) *To better accommodate time differences, we have set a limit on the number of orders accepted per session. Order acceptance close: June 3rd (Monday) 18:00 (JST) Website for orders: https://commmonsmart.com/pages/ryuichi_sakamoto_12_tshirts *We will stop accepting orders if the quantity exceeds the limit. *It is expected to arrive in early to mid-July. #坂本龍一「12」 T-shirts 5月バージョン受注開始のお知らせ 坂本龍一の月命日である毎月28日に受注開始する「12」T-shirts。 アーカイブから選んだ1枚の写真を使用し、12か月連続で年間12種類のTシャツをお届けします。T-shirtsのフロントには心臓の横あたりにひっそりとRSロゴを裏プリントし、バックには月のナンバーとRyuichi Sakamotoの名前を裏プリント。名前の上には坂本龍一アーカイブから坂本の画像1枚が大きくプリントされています。 このT-shirts の5月バージョンの受注受付を5月28日からスタートいたします。 海外からお申込みのご希望を多数いただくため、受付開始時間を2回に分けることで時差に対応させていただきます。 受注受付開始： ①5月28日（火）12:00～ (JST) ②5月28日（火）24:00～ (JST) ＊時差への対応のため、各回ごとに受付可能数の上限を設定しております。 受注受付終了； ６月３日（月）18:00 (JST) https://commmonsmart.com/pages/ryuichi_sakamoto_12_tshirts ＊受注受付期間中であっても上限数へ達し次第、販売を終了いたします。 ＊お手元に届くのは7月上旬～中旬を予定しております。 #坂本龍一 #ryuichisakamoto #skmtnews
Ryuichi Sakamoto의 MIDI 녹음으로부터의 훌륭한 음원을 드디어 디지털에서 즐기실 수 있습니다! 坂本龍一의 소중한 카탈로그가 기다려온 디지털 배포가 시작되었습니다! “Esperanto”, “THE ARRANGEMENT”, “Coda”, “Hidariude no Yume”, “Ongaku Zukan -2015 Edition-“ 등 많은 명반이 Melon, FLO, Bugs, NAVER VIBE 등의 음악 스트리밍 서비스에서 이제 공개되었습니다! 전 세계에서 사랑받는 사운드를 바로 지금 확인해보세요! https://stlink.to/RyuichiSakamoto-forKorea_ . . . You can finally enjoy the recordings from Ryuichi Sakamoto’s MIDI releases digitally in South Korea! Ryuichi Sakamoto’s valuable catalog is now available for streaming! Numerous masterpieces such as “Esperanto,” “THE ARRANGEMENT,” “Coda,” “Left Handed Dream,” and “Ongaku Zukan -2015 Edition-“ are now available in distribution services such as Melon, FLO, Bugs, NAVER VIBE, etc. Check out tunes loved all over the world! Streaming / download link available via link in bio. #skmtnews #류이치사카모토 #坂本龍一 #ryuichisakamoto
UTAU by Taeko Onuki & Ryuichi Sakamoto will be available on vinyl from @commmons_official on July 3rd! Also 『UTAU LIVE IN TOKYO 2010 A PROJECT OF TAEKO ONUKI & RYUICHI SAKAMOTO』will be released on Blu-ray with bonus content! Pre-order from link in bio 🔗 . . . Repost • @commmons_official 【アナログ&Blu-ray化!!】 大貫妙子&坂本龍一による二作品がアナログとBlu-rayになって7/3に再発売決定！ 大貫妙子＆坂本龍一 『UTAU』アナログ化！ 2010年にリリースされたコラボレーション・アルバム初アナログ化！ 坂本龍一の過去の楽曲に大貫妙子が新たに詞をつけたもの、以前のふたりでの共同作品、童謡の「赤とんぼ」、そして新曲「a life」で構成されている。ピアノと歌だけというシンプルな表現だからこそ、1970年代初期から続くふたりの豊かな歴史が伝わってくる。本編はもちろん、即興を含む坂本龍一の演奏のみをまとめたボーナス・ディスクも完全収録。 『UTAU LIVE IN TOKYO 2010 A PROJECT OF TAEKO ONUKI & RYUICHI SAKAMOTO』Blu-ray化！ 2010年10月から12月にかけて行われた大貫妙子との『UTAU』日本ツアーからツアー終盤の12月10、11日の東京国際フォーラム公演の模様を収録。長期間のツアーの最後に近いだけにふたりの演者の息は合い、リラックスした演奏と歌ながら、毎公演即興演奏を入れた「Flower」などところどころで緊張感も。『UTAU』のアルバムには入っていない両者のソロ曲なども織り交ぜた貴重な記録であり、同時に楽しい映像作品。 さらに2010年11月18日からスタートした大貫妙子＆坂本龍一「UTAU TOUR 2010」の会場で販売していたツアーパンフレットに収録の2009年12月に行われた「Ryuichi Sakamoto Playing the Piano featuring Taeko Onuki」の東京国際フォーラムでのライヴから大貫妙子との共演楽曲の「色彩都市」「Tango」「突然の贈りもの」「風の道」を映像特典として収録。 アナログ盤、Blu-rayのご予約はプロフィール欄のリンクをご覧ください。 #大貫妙子 #坂本龍一 #ryuichisakamoto #skmtnews #utau #taekoonuki
これからのcommmonsのこと。 commmonsは2006年に「音楽の共有地」を標榜し坂本龍一がエイベックスの力を借りて、主に日本向けに立ち上げたレーベルです。自身が自由に音楽作品を制作する足場として、また音楽を作る個人が作品を発表したり販売するためのツールとなったり、リソースを提供することを目的としていました。その目的が満足のいく形で達成することはありませんでしたが、それでも坂本龍一の日本のホームとして一定の認知を得たのではないかと思います。 さて、これからです。 坂本龍一が今生を離れたいま、わたしたちには何ができるのか。 坂本龍一が残した作品を守り、残し、伝えていくこと。 坂本龍一の言葉から音楽への想いを学び、新たな音楽が生まれるチャンスを作ること。 そんなことを考えて、気持ち新たに坂本龍一と歩もうと思います。 その意思を表明すべく新しいロゴを作りました。 「共有地(commons)の中には“m(music)”がある」 私たちのこれからを見守っていただければ幸いです。 https://www.commmons.com/ commmons from now on commmons is a music label started by Ryuichi Sakamoto in 2006 primarily for activities in Japan, in collaboration with Avex, and with the goal of creating a “commons for music.” Its aims included being a structure where Sakamoto can create music freely, being a tool to release music made by individuals, and providing resources to others. Though we did not accomplish our goals to the extent that we had hoped, we do believe that commmons has come to be regarded as Ryuichi Sakamoto’s homebase in Japan. And now, about the future. With Sakamoto departed from this world, what is it that we can do? To care for, preserve, and share the works that Sakamoto left behind. To learn about his thoughts on music from his words and to create opportunities for new music to be born. Those are some of the things on our minds as we plan, with renewed feelings, to take the next steps alongside Sakamoto’s spirit. As an expression of this commitment, we have created a new logo. “There is m (music) inside the commons.” We hope that you will continue to look out for us. https://www.commmons.com/ #commmons #坂本龍一 #ryuichisakamoto #skmtnews
これからのcommmonsのこと。 commmonsは2006年に「音楽の共有地」を標榜し坂本龍一がエイベックスの力を借りて、主に日本向けに立ち上げたレーベルです。自身が自由に音楽作品を制作する足場として、また音楽を作る個人が作品を発表したり販売するためのツールとなったり、リソースを提供することを目的としていました。その目的が満足のいく形で達成することはありませんでしたが、それでも坂本龍一の日本のホームとして一定の認知を得たのではないかと思います。 さて、これからです。 坂本龍一が今生を離れたいま、わたしたちには何ができるのか。 坂本龍一が残した作品を守り、残し、伝えていくこと。 坂本龍一の言葉から音楽への想いを学び、新たな音楽が生まれるチャンスを作ること。 そんなことを考えて、気持ち新たに坂本龍一と歩もうと思います。 その意思を表明すべく新しいロゴを作りました。 「共有地(commons)の中には“m(music)”がある」 私たちのこれからを見守っていただければ幸いです。 https://www.commmons.com/ commmons from now on commmons is a music label started by Ryuichi Sakamoto in 2006 primarily for activities in Japan, in collaboration with Avex, and with the goal of creating a “commons for music.” Its aims included being a structure where Sakamoto can create music freely, being a tool to release music made by individuals, and providing resources to others. Though we did not accomplish our goals to the extent that we had hoped, we do believe that commmons has come to be regarded as Ryuichi Sakamoto’s homebase in Japan. And now, about the future. With Sakamoto departed from this world, what is it that we can do? To care for, preserve, and share the works that Sakamoto left behind. To learn about his thoughts on music from his words and to create opportunities for new music to be born. Those are some of the things on our minds as we plan, with renewed feelings, to take the next steps alongside Sakamoto’s spirit. As an expression of this commitment, we have created a new logo. “There is m (music) inside the commons.” We hope that you will continue to look out for us. https://www.commmons.com/ #commmons #坂本龍一 #ryuichisakamoto #skmtnews
これからのcommmonsのこと。 commmonsは2006年に「音楽の共有地」を標榜し坂本龍一がエイベックスの力を借りて、主に日本向けに立ち上げたレーベルです。自身が自由に音楽作品を制作する足場として、また音楽を作る個人が作品を発表したり販売するためのツールとなったり、リソースを提供することを目的としていました。その目的が満足のいく形で達成することはありませんでしたが、それでも坂本龍一の日本のホームとして一定の認知を得たのではないかと思います。 さて、これからです。 坂本龍一が今生を離れたいま、わたしたちには何ができるのか。 坂本龍一が残した作品を守り、残し、伝えていくこと。 坂本龍一の言葉から音楽への想いを学び、新たな音楽が生まれるチャンスを作ること。 そんなことを考えて、気持ち新たに坂本龍一と歩もうと思います。 その意思を表明すべく新しいロゴを作りました。 「共有地(commons)の中には“m(music)”がある」 私たちのこれからを見守っていただければ幸いです。 https://www.commmons.com/ commmons from now on commmons is a music label started by Ryuichi Sakamoto in 2006 primarily for activities in Japan, in collaboration with Avex, and with the goal of creating a “commons for music.” Its aims included being a structure where Sakamoto can create music freely, being a tool to release music made by individuals, and providing resources to others. Though we did not accomplish our goals to the extent that we had hoped, we do believe that commmons has come to be regarded as Ryuichi Sakamoto’s homebase in Japan. And now, about the future. With Sakamoto departed from this world, what is it that we can do? To care for, preserve, and share the works that Sakamoto left behind. To learn about his thoughts on music from his words and to create opportunities for new music to be born. Those are some of the things on our minds as we plan, with renewed feelings, to take the next steps alongside Sakamoto’s spirit. As an expression of this commitment, we have created a new logo. “There is m (music) inside the commons.” We hope that you will continue to look out for us. https://www.commmons.com/ #commmons #坂本龍一 #ryuichisakamoto #skmtnews
SKMT | dig “DAWN” from “Comica” (2002) From the launch of Miraikan (The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation) in 2001 until 2013, Ryuichi Sakamoto’s music played in a corridor called the oval bridge surrounding Geo Cosmos (a sphere in the museum that projects a realistic vision of Earth, expressed in a digital format). Ryuichi created installation music in four parts: DAWN, DAY, SUNSET, and NIGHT. The music was innovative in that it was generated in real-time by meteorological data such as temperature, sunshine, wind speed, and solar radiation measured at Miraikan. The museum’s first director, Mamoru Mohri, also known as the first Japanese astronaut, had a close relationship with Sakamoto in many ways, including conducting an experiment to listen to Sakamoto’s music selected by Mohri in space during his second space flight. The album Comica (2002) contains recordings of Ryuichi’s generative installation music and additional works from 2001. Listen to DAWN via link in bio! #skmtnews #skmtdig #ryuichisakamoto #comica #DAWN
SKMT | dig 🌕 “A Carved Stone” from “Esperanto” (1985) Composed for a performance by New York avant-garde choreographer Molissa Fenley. Produced and performed by Sakamoto with contributions from Arto Lindsay and Japanese percussionist Yas-Kaz, “Esperanto” is a fascinating instrumental work. Listen to “A Carved Stone” via link in bio 🔗 “Musically, Sakamoto used a lot of sampling. There is a wide variety of music to choose from, but unlike what is known as hip-hop, the technique aims to be ‘ethno,’ even if it is techno. The concept of “Esperanto” has a strong element of ethnic musical primitivism. The single that came out earlier also uses the same music and is more pop-like. “High-tech ethno-music”” that takes into account Debussy’s and Stravinsky’s ballet music, Satie’s theatre music and other lineages” -(Excerpt from an album review in Steady Magazine’s October issue.) Ryuichi often expressed, “I sometimes regret not pursuing the path I opened with Esperanto. If I had, I could’ve been a more interesting artist.” #skmtnews #ryuichisakamoto #坂本龍一 #SKMTDIG #esperanto @molissafenley
Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus – in Italy Screenings begin on May 17th! Repost • @mescalitofilm RYŪICHI SAKAMOTO | OPUS: il film-testamento sul leggendario compositore inizia il suo tour il 17 maggio inaugurando il @pianocitymilano Artista poliedrico e autore di colonne sonore indimenticabili, Ryuichi Sakamoto scompare prematuramente nel 2023, ma non prima di lasciarci un ultimo grande regalo: un concerto solista in cui rivisita i pezzi più belli della sua carriera in compagnia del prolungamento della sua anima, il pianoforte. Diretto dal figlio Neo Sora, RYŪICHI SAKAMOTO | OPUS sarà un’occasione imperdibile per celebrare l’eredità del grande maestro giapponese in occasione dei più importanti festival italiani dedicati alla musica. 📌 Scopri le date del tour su www.mescalitofilm.com Presentato e distribuito in Italia da @nexo_digital e Mescalito Film in collaborazione con @ponderosa_music_art e con il sostegno dei media partner @radiocapitalitaly e @mymovies.one @skmtgram #ryuichisakamoto #ryuichisakamotoopus #skmt_opus #skmtnews #alcinema #mescalitofilm
SKMT | dig The title “Esperanto” refers to an artificial language invented by Ludovico Zamenhof. The album’s overall composition reflects Sakamoto’s comment that it is “imaginary ethnic music.” The album incorporates so-called techno music techniques, such as introducing Fairlight CMI and sampling sources into ethnic music, aiming for a new musical structure that is not pop. The many pauses and quiet sounds that appear in the work are intended to represent the rustling of dancers’ clothes and the sound of the floor. Listen to Esperanto via link in bio 🔗 The video footage is from Molissa Fenley’s choreographed performance “ESPERANTO” at Endo Memorial Hall in Tokyo on November 23rd, 1985. “ESPERANTO” Music by Ryuichi Sakamoto Players: Ryuichi Sakamoto, YAS-KAZ Dancers: Molissa Fenley Silvia Martins Scottie Mirviss Jill Diamond Elizabeth Benjamin Costumes by Jean-Paul Gaultier #skmtnews #skmtdig #ryuichisakamoto #molissafenley #esperanto
