Japanese sorrow over the death of Ryuichi Sakamoto
On March 26, 2022, the world lost a music legend, Ryuichi Sakamoto. The Japanese composer, pianist, and electronic music pioneer passed away at the age of 69 after a battle with cancer. Fans and musicians around the world expressed an outpouring of grief and sorrow upon hearing of his death. However, Japan felt his loss more deeply than anywhere else.
Sakamoto, renowned for his innovative and boundary-pushing work, was one of Japan's most celebrated musicians. He began his career as a member of the electronic music group Yellow Magic Orchestra in the late 1970s. Before embarking on a successful solo career that spanned decades. His music was a blend of traditional Japanese sounds, electronic beats, and experimental techniques that broke new ground in the world of music.
Sakamoto's m...