Ryuichi Sakamoto
Japanese composer
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| 2023 | Ryuichi Sakamoto released the album 'Monster' featuring 2 new original tracks, which was one of his final musical works before his passing. |
| 2023 | Documentary achieved international theatrical runs, including 54 weeks in China, 28 weeks in South Korea, and 26 weeks in the United Kingdom. |
| 2023 | Filmmaker Neo Sora (Sakamoto's son) directed 'Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus', a final performance of Sakamoto playing solo piano, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival. |
| 2023 | Composed the final score for Hirokazu Kore-eda's film 'Monster', which was dedicated to his memory after his passing. |
| 2023 | Released his final solo studio album '12'. |
| 2023 | Documentary completed a 179-day domestic theatrical run, equivalent to 25 weeks, showcasing its sustained audience interest. |
| 2023 | Documentary received widespread critical acclaim, achieving a 98% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 48 critic reviews. |
| 2023 | Contributed 2 new original tracks to the film or project 'Monster' |
| August 16 2023 | Documentary 'Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda' reached its peak theatrical screening, being shown in nine theaters during the week of August 10-16. |
| April 24 2023 | Featured on Agust D's (Suga of BTS) song 'Snooze' as keyboards, released in loving memory of Sakamoto. |
| April 2 2023 | Sakamoto's death was publicly announced following his funeral. |
| March 2023 | Sent a letter to Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike calling for suspension and review of the planned Jingūmae neighborhood redevelopment due to environmental concerns, in one of his last public activities before his death. |
| March 28 2023 | Passed away from colorectal cancer at the age of 71. |
| March 28 2023 | Died from cancer at the age of 71. |
| January 17 2023 | Ryuichi Sakamoto released the album '12' as a digital format through Milan Records, achieving number 4 on the charts. |
| 2022 | Ryuichi Sakamoto won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Original Film Score for the film 'Love After Love'. |
| 2022 | Collaborated with Ukrainian violinist Illia Bondarenko on the single 'Piece for Illia' for a Ukraine relief fundraiser compilation. |
| 2022 | Participated in creating Dumb Type's new installation for the Japan Pavilion at the 59th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia. |
| 2022 | Composed music for the film 'After Yang' and the TV show 'Exception' |
| November 30 2022 | Ryuichi Sakamoto released the digital album 'To the Moon and Back' |
| 2021 | Served as associate artist of Holland Festival in Amsterdam, presenting the world premiere of 'TIME', a wordless opera collaboration with Shiro Takatani. |
| 2021 | Provided vocals for Arca's track 'Sanctuary' on the kiCK iiiii album |
| 2021 | Ryuichi Sakamoto released the non-album single 'Tong Poo for JUNYA WATANABE' |
| 2021 | Composed music for the film 'Beckett' |
| July 9 2021 | Ryuichi Sakamoto collaborated with David Toop to release 'Garden Of Shadows And Light' album on LP through ThirtyThree Records |
| January 21 2021 | Sakamoto announced on his website that he was diagnosed with rectal cancer, after his throat cancer had gone into remission. |
| 2020 | Sakamoto returned to Tokyo after living primarily in New York City since 1990. |
| 2020 | Composed music for multiple films including 'The Staggering Girl', 'Minamata', and 'Love After Love' |
| December 12 2020 | Ryuichi Sakamoto released 'Playing the Piano 12122020' album on LP through KAB America Inc. |
| 2019 | Sakamoto contributed objects, chimes, triangle, tape loops, synthesizer, piano, and field recordings to Kazu's Adult Baby album |
| 2019 | Ryuichi Sakamoto collaborated with U-zhann on the non-album single 'エナジー風呂 / Energy Flow' |
| 2019 | Contributed music to the Black Mirror episode 'Smithereens' and the film 'Proxima' |
| 2019 | Two live albums released: TWO: Live at Sydney Opera House with Alva Noto and Live in London with Taylor Deupree |
| 2018 | Won the Grand Bell Awards for Best Music for the soundtrack of 'The Fortress'. |
| 2018 | Documentary received highly favorable reviews at the 75th Venice International Film Festival. |
| 2018 | Sakamoto worked on remix and production for Oneohtrix Point Never's Love in the Time of Lexapro |
| 2018 | Ryuichi Sakamoto released the non-album single 'Ff2' |
| 2018 | Composed music for the Taiwanese documentary 'Your Face' and the film 'My Tyrano: Together, Forever' |
| 2018 | Two live albums released: Glass with Alva Noto and Glenn Gould Gathering featuring multiple collaborators including Alva Noto, Nilo, Fennesz, and Francesco Tristano |
| June 14 2018 | Documentary 'Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda', directed by Stephen Nomura Schible, was released, following his life, cancer recovery, and musical journey. |
| February 2018 | Selected to be on the jury for the main competition section of the 68th Berlin International Film Festival. |
| February 18 2018 | Ryuichi Sakamoto released the Year Book 1985-1989 album |
| February 16 2018 | Ryuichi Sakamoto released the album 'async - Remodels' |
| 2017 | Released the experimental solo album 'Async'. |
| 2017 | Nominated for Asian Film Awards for Best Composer for the film 'Rage' |
| 2017 | Documentary 'Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda' is released, chronicling his life, cancer experience, and environmental activism |
| 2017 | Ryuichi Sakamoto composed music for the soundtrack of the film 'Call Me by Your Name', including the songs 'M.A.Y. in the Backyard' and 'Germination'. |
| 2017 | Composed music for 'The Fortress' |
| March 29 2017 | Released solo album 'async' through Milan Records, which received critical acclaim. |
| March 29 2017 | Ryuichi Sakamoto released the Year Book 1980-1984 album |
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