To mark the second anniversary of Ryuichi Sakamoto's passing, composer and pianist Ian Chung is releasing a new EP, Dear Mr.

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence is a multilayered, brutal, at times erotic tale of culture clash, and one of Oshima’s greatest successes, anchored by Sakamoto's sublime and affective score.

to his themes for the films "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence" and "The Last Emperor" to "20220302 – Sarabande" from his final solo studio album "12." "A document of Sakamoto's final performance ...

Ryuichi Sakamoto did not shy away from speaking ... he cemented his reputation as a prominent composer by scoring the films “Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence” and “The Last Emperor.” ...

Sakamoto was diagnosed with oropharynx cancer in 2014. The musician, famed for scoring the soundtrack for the 1983 movie "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence," in which he starred along with David Bowie ...