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(More customer reviews)This album, humbly called Ryuichi Sakamoto Playing the Piano, is beyond an understatement to describe such exquisite music. It is, as the title suggests, simply Mr. Sakamoto playing the piano, performing some of his most well-known pieces as well as some I was unfamiliar with. There is so much I would like to convey to describe what a superb album this is, but unfortunately for that, hearing really is believing.
The Last Emperor is fantastically done, and even though it is only one instrument playing, if you are familiar with the orchestrated version you can almost hear the other instruments playing in chorus.
Mr. Sakamoto seems to really transcend genres. From people steeped in classical music to hard-core metal-heads, he seems to carry an appeal with everyone. It is in my opinion that this album makes a wonderful addition to anyone's music collection and is one of my favorites to listen to when I am relaxing or driving. I wholeheartedly recommend this album and want to encourage more of you to not only buy it, but to review it.
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Playing The Piano is a specially-priced 2-CD that presents a wide-ranging view into the world of this composer, musician, producer, actor, and environmental activist. Ryuichi Sakamoto will make a rare North American solo tour in October/November, bringing his music to audiences through sustainable and ecologically sound touring. The first CD, playing the piano, is a series of miniatures or "self-covers," as Sakamoto refers to them - solo piano versions of his earlier works, including some of the famous film themes such as The Last Emperor (Oscar/Grammy -winning soundtrack), Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence and The Sheltering Sky. The second CD, out of noise, is arguably Sakamoto's most ambitious to date in which he continues to explore the netherworld between music and noise that has fascinated him for years. He is joined here by, among others, Austrian guitarist/laptop artist Christian Fennesz, guitarist Cornelius (Keigo Oyamada), England's renowned early music group Fretwork, and Icelandic multi-instrumentalist Skuli Sverrisson. Sakamoto has devoted much of his time in recent years to environmental concerns - to turning Ego into Eco as he puts it. Beginning in 2001, he has made a huge attempt to use alternative energy for touring.
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