{"title":"Ryuichi Sakamoto","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the reflective and insightful world of Ryuichi Sakamoto through his compelling \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e works. His writing delves into the profound connection between music, creativity, and personal freedom, inviting readers to experience his unique perspective on life and art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles such as \u003cstrong\u003eMusic Sets You Free\u003c\/strong\u003e, these books offer an intimate glimpse into the mind of a visionary artist, blending thoughtful narrative with a deep appreciation for the power of sound. Ideal for readers drawn to artistic journeys and the interplay of music and memoir.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"music-sets-you-free-by-ryuichi-sakamoto-9780008788865","title":"Music Sets You Free","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFascinating! A life as art unspooling in real time\u003c\/strong\u003e – WILLIAM BASINSKI, composer of \u003cem\u003eThe Disintegration Loops\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA maestro in the truest sense, Ryuichi Sakamoto's very existence has made the world a better place. I'll never stop being grateful for all he has given us\u003c\/strong\u003e – PAUL RUDD, actor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArguably the best-known and most successful Japanese musician in the world\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cem\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA genre-defying artist who had acquired the status of a musical giant by the time of his death in 2023, Ryuichi Sakamoto’s long career spanned electronic, hip-hop, modern classical and pop music, inspiring artists as diverse as Questlove, Massive Attack, David Sylvian, Alva Noto and Caetano Veloso.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA pivotal figure in the synthpop group Yellow Magic Orchestra during the late 70s and early 80s, Sakamoto went on to pioneer the development of ambient and electronic music in ever more experimental forms. Perhaps best known for his film scores, he won an Oscar for Bernardo Bertolucci’s \u003cem\u003eThe Last Emperor\u003c\/em\u003e, written with David Byrne, and found global fame with music for \u003cem\u003eMerry Christmas, Mr Lawrence\u003c\/em\u003e (in which he starred alongside David Bowie) and, later, \u003cem\u003eThe Revenant\u003c\/em\u003e. Sakamoto’s career was also marked by social activism, including campaigning for more recognition of the effects of global warming, which he witnessed first-hand during a visit to Greenland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMusic Sets You Free\u003c\/em\u003e combines the translations of Sakamoto’s two memoirs published in Japanese – \u003cem\u003eMusic Sets You Free\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eHow Many More Times Will I Watch the Full Moon Rise?\u003c\/em\u003e It offers an intimate, contemplative account of his life, from his first encounter with a piano, to his rise as a global pop star, and his later reflections on mortality and music in the wake of multiple cancer treatments and surgeries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn affirming, beautifully written testament to art, life and sound, \u003cem\u003eMusic Sets You Free\u003c\/em\u003e is a lasting gift from a true musical great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67598923235564,"sku":"9780008788865","price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780008788865-music-sets-you-free-1.jpg?v=1790728683"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ryuichi-sakamoto.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}