Ryuichi Sakamoto - Discography (1978-2012)
Ryuichi Sakamoto - Discography (1978-2012)
Ryuichi Sakamoto - Discography (1978-2012)
Ryuichi Sakamoto (19522023) was a Japanese musician, composer, and producer who was known for his innovative and eclectic style of music. He released over 20 solo studio albums, over 25 collaboration albums, 3 remix albums, more than 10 live albums, several compilation albums, over 40 EPs and singles, and about 50 soundtracks. He also co-founded the influential electronic music group Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO) with Haruomi Hosono and Yukihiro Takahashi in 1978. He collaborated with many artists from different genres and backgrounds, such as David Sylvian, David Byrne, Iggy Pop, Caetano Veloso, Arto Lindsay, Alva Noto, Christian Fennesz, and more. He received numerous awards and honors for his musical achievements, including an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and the Order of the Rising Sun. He was also an activist and a humanitarian who supported various causes such as environmentalism, anti-nuclear movement, human rights, and peace.
This article will provide an overview of Sakamoto's discography from 1978 to 2012, focusing on his solo studio albums and some of his notable collaborations and soundtracks. The article will also highlight some of the themes and influences that shaped Sakamoto's musical vision and expression.
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Solo Studio Albums
Sakamoto's solo studio albums showcase his versatility and creativity as a composer and performer. He experimented with different styles and genres of music, ranging from electronic, ambient, pop, rock, jazz, classical, world music, and more. He also incorporated elements of traditional Japanese music, such as gagaku (court music), noh (theater music), and shakuhachi (bamboo flute), into his compositions. He often used synthesizers and samplers to create original sounds and textures that blended acoustic and electronic instruments. He also explored various concepts and themes in his albums, such as technology, culture, politics, nature, spirituality, and more.
Here is a list of Sakamoto's solo studio albums from 1978 to 2012:
Year
Title
Description
1978
Thousand Knives
Sakamoto's debut solo album. It features experimental electronic music that was influenced by the works of Karlheinz Stockhausen, Isao Tomita, and Kraftwerk. The title track is a 25-minute suite that consists of five movements: "Grasshoppers", "Island of Woods", "Das Neue Japanische Elektronische Volkslied", "Plastic Bamboo", and "The End of Asia".
1980
B-2 Unit
Sakamoto's second solo album. It is considered one of his most experimental and avant-garde works. It features electronic music that was influenced by industrial music, noise music, musique concrète, and dub music. The album includes tracks such as "Differencia", "Participation Mystique", "Not the 6 O'Clock News", "Thatness and Thereness", and "E-3A".
1981
Left-Handed Dream
Sakamoto's third solo album. It is his first album to feature vocals and lyrics. It features pop-oriented electronic music that was influenced by new wave music, synth-pop music, and reggae music. The album includes tracks such as "Relâché", "Tell 'Em to Me", "Slat Dance", "Venezia", and "Saru No Ie". The album also features guest appearances by Robin Scott (of M) and Adrian Belew (of King Crimson).
1983
Coda
Sakamoto's fourth solo album. It is a compilation of his soundtrack works from 1981 to 1983. It features instrumental electronic music that was influenced by ambient music, minimal music, and film music. The album includes tracks such as "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence", "The Last Emperor", "The Sheltering Sky", "The Handmaid's Tale", and "High Heels".
1984
Ongaku Zukan
Sakamoto's fifth solo album. It is also known as Illustrated Musical Encyclopedia. It features eclectic electronic music that was influenced by world music, jazz music, classical music, and pop music. The album includes tracks such as "Field Work", "Steppin' into Asia", "Parolibre", "Okinawa Song - Chin Nuku Juushii", and "You Do Me". The album also features guest appearances by Thomas Dolby, Akiko Yano, and Kazumi Watanabe.
1985
Esperanto
Sakamoto's sixth solo album. It is a soundtrack for a dance performance by Dumb Type, a Japanese multimedia performance group. It features experimental electronic music that was influenced by industrial music, noise music, and techno music. The album includes tracks such as "A Rain Song", "Etude", "A Carved Stone", "Paradise Lost", and "Esperanto".
1986
Futurista
Sakamoto's seventh solo album. It is a tribute to the Futurist movement, an artistic and social movement that originated in Italy in the early 20th century. It features futuristic electronic music that was influenced by electroacoustic music, glitch music, and avant-garde music. The album includes tracks such as "Variety Show", "G.T.", "Milan 1909", "Broadway Boogie Woogie", and "Water's Edge".
1987
Neo Geo
Sakamoto's eighth solo album. It is his first album to be released under the CBS/Sony label. It features fusion electronic music that was influenced by rock music, jazz music, hip hop music, and world music. The album includes tracks such as "Before Long", "Risky", "Free Trading", "Ballet Mécanique", and "Neo Geo". The album also features guest appearances by Iggy Pop, Bill Laswell, Bootsy Collins, and Sly Dunbar.
1989
Beauty
Sakamoto's ninth solo album. It is his most commercially successful album to date. It features eclectic electronic music that was influenced by pop music, world music, classical music, and ambient music. The album includes tracks such as "You Do Me (Edit)", "Calling from Tokyo", "Amore", "We Love You (Reprise)", and "Asadoya Yunta". The album also features guest appearances by Jill Jones, Brian Wilson, Robbie Robertson, Arto Lindsay, and Caetano Veloso.
1991
Heartbeat
Sakamoto's tenth solo album. It is his first album to be released under the Virgin label. It features pop-oriented electronic music that was influenced by house music, techno music, and new age music. The album includes tracks such as "Heartbeat (Tainai Kaiki II)", "Rap the World", "High Tide", "Song Lines", and "Sayonara". The album also features guest appearances by David Sylvian, Youssou N'Dour, Ingrid Chavez, Dee Dee Brave, and Marco Prince.
1994
Sweet Revenge
Sakamoto's eleventh solo album. It is his second album to be released under the Virgin label. It features pop-oriented electronic music that was influenced by trip hop music, acid jazz music, and alternative rock music. The album includes tracks such as "Moving On", "Sweet Revenge", "Psychedelic Afternoon", "Water's Edge (Version 2)", and "Diabaram". The The article continues as follows: album also features guest appearances by Roddy Frame, Holly Johnson, Arto Lindsay, and Dolores O'Riordan.
1996
Smoochy
Sakamoto's twelfth solo album. It is his third album to be released under the Virgin label. It features ambient electronic music that was influenced by lounge music, bossa nova music, and chillout music. The album includes tracks such as "Undercooled", "Bibo No Aozora", "Grasshoppers", "Lulu", and "Aoneko No Torso". The album also features guest appearances by Paula Morelenbaum, Arto Lindsay, and Caetano Veloso.
1998
Discord
Sakamoto's thirteenth solo album. It is his fourth and final album to be released under the Virgin label. It features experimental electronic music that was influenced by opera music, orchestral music, and avant-garde music. The album is a four-part symphony that explores the themes of conflict, chaos, harmony, and peace. The album includes tracks such as "Grief", "Anger", "Prayer", and "Salvation". The album also features guest appearances by David Sylvian, DJ Spooky, Arto Lindsay, and Jaques Morelenbaum.
1999
Cinemage
Sakamoto's fourteenth solo album. It is a compilation of his soundtrack works from 1983 to 1998. It features instrumental electronic music that was influenced by film music, classical music, and ambient music. The album includes tracks such as "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence (Piano Version)", "The Last Emperor (Theme)", "The Sheltering Sky (Main Theme)", "High Heels (Main Theme)", and "Little Buddha (Heart Sutra)".
2000
BTTB
Sakamoto's fifteenth solo album. It is an acronym for "Back to the Basics". It features solo piano music that was influenced by classical music, minimal music, and ambient music. The album includes tracks such as "Energy Flow", "Op