Justin Cantrell observes the influence of celebrated Japanese pianist and composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, on the eve of his Melbourne show. From his pioneering work in Yellow Magic Orchestra to his more recent contributions towards modern classical, electronic, and experimental music. Ryuichi Sakamoto has continued to push the envelope of his artistry, marrying genres, styles and technology.

Playlist for Max Headroom – 18 October 2018
  • A Rain SongRyuichi Sakamoto
  • Island Of WoodsRyuichi Sakamoto
  • Cat And MouseThe Revenant
  • Imaging BuffaloThe Revenant
  • DolphinsRyuichi Sakamoto
  • A Wonga Dance SongRyuichi Sakamoto
  • Happy EndYellow Magic Orchestra
  • I Tre MerliYellow Magic Orchestra
  • Bridge Over Troubled MusicYellow Magic Orchestra
  • CastaliaYellow Magic Orchestra
  • DolphinicityYellow Magic Orchestra
  • Erik Satie - Ce Que Dit La PetiteSatsuki Shibano
  • Fairlights, Mallets, BambooSpencer Dolan
  • NeumeVisible Cloaks
  • Dark Eyed SisterBrian Eno
  • Water CopyHiroshi Yoshimura
  • LoomYellow Magic Orchestra
  • Milan 1909Ryuichi Sakamoto
  • 78 RPMRyuichi Sakamoto
  • BedRyuichi Sakamoto
  • EpilogueRyuichi Sakamoto
  • FountainRyuichi Sakamoto
  • UetaxRyuichi Sakamoto
  • OpusRyuichi Sakamoto
  • DisintegrationRyuichi Sakamoto
  • WalkerRyuichi Sakamoto
  • SolariRyuichi Sakamoto
  • Out Of HorseThe Revenant
  • Before The WarRyuichi Sakamoto
  • Merry Christmas, Mr. LawrenceRyuichi Sakamoto

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