Other than the activity of his own, Sakamoto offered musical pieces to other artists and composed soundtracks. In addition, he pushed forward the solo activity parallel to activity of YMO. which he formed with Haruomi Hosono and Yukihiro Takahashi in the late 1970s gained success and became famous at home and abroad.
YMO stands for " Yellow Magic Orchestra". Music group Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO). He learned music in Tokyo University of the Arts and Tokyo University of Arts graduate school. He is also known as a critic of copyright law, saying it is antiquated in the information age.He is from Tokyo. Sakamoto was married to a Japanese pianist and singer Akiko Yano, collaborating with her on some of her recordings. He has also written soundtracks for Pedro Almodovar's film High Heels, and Oliver Stone's Wild Palms. He won the Academy Award for his score to the 1987 Bernardo Bertolucci film The Last Emperor. He appeared in the 1983 Nagisa Oshima film Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence alongside British rock singer David Bowie he also wrote the film's musical score. He collaborated with David Sylvian on a number of singles and most of Sylvian's albums. He released his first solo album in 1978 but came to fame as a member of Japanese synth-rock outfit Yellow Magic Orchestra with co-founders Haruomi Hosono and Yukihiro Takahashi. Sakamoto began his career in the late 1970s, working as a composer, arranger and producer with some of Japan's most popular rock, jazz and classical artists. Sakamoto studied at the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, where he graduated with a BA in composition, and a Master's degree with special emphasis electronic and ethnic music. Real Name 坂本龍一 (Sakamoto Ryuuichi) Profile Ryuichi Sakamoto (born Januin Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese musician, composer and actor.
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