Kaori Muraji - 村治佳織 - Merry Christmas,Mr Lawrence - Ryuichi Sakamoto's

Quick advanced tutorial (re-upload) of Kaori Muraji's amazing rendition of Ryuichi Sakamoto's masterpiece in Gminor. (G6 with a dropped Eb) • Merry Christmas Mr Law...
Kaori Muraji Merry Christmas,Mr Lawrence

[@pauleteo7738]

Had this song at my daughters funeral. Haunting but beautiful at the same time. Ends with hope which gives me comfort

[@justyami]

late but rip :(

[@bekfroster2022]

I'm so sorry for your loss, sir :( RIP

[@shukangyu5479]

Sorry for your loss... R.I.P... She would love it at another world.

[@zekkampung2235]

Sorry for your lost buddy. I hope you keep listening to this beautiful masterpiece with great memories.

[@DanielSantos-cr5sx]

Sorry man. RIP!

[@thegraphicsfactory]

RIP Ryuichi Sakamoto , what beautiful piece... heavenly

[@jamesgretsch4894]

in my opinion "Merry Christmas Mr Lawence" is one of the best written songs ever. All versions I have heard are incredible which is a testament to songwriting genius of Mr. Sakamoto. The David Sylvian version, or the piano version Mr. Sakamoto does or the original all are breathtaking. This version with the guitar is almost causes me to cry because she brings out such emotion in a song that already has emotion like no other song. Simply beautiful.

[@wezzuh2482]

i wholeheartedly agree. It might be the most beautiful melody i've heard.

[@zekkampung2235]

Dust in my eyes

[@dredo42]

True!

[@xothermik]

I agree. I consider this the soundtrack of my life. I feel my birth listening to this

[@DonHaka]

i wish David Sylvian would have performed Forbidden Colours live with Ryuichi Sakamoto. In the original arrangement. Sylvian did perform the song, but changed it drastically to fit his album Dead Bees on A Cake which was released in 1999.

[@3798penisholder]

Any form of this song can make me cry.

[@marciebalme588]

yes me too

[@GodMaker925]

Me too, every time I hear this song it makes me think of the tragic ending of our beloved villain-turned-good, Garfoldie. Rip in lasaga, sweat price... T_T

[@Janeearlephotography]

same

[@thegreatestpitchermaddux4887]

おちんちん means 'honorable penis' Though your subscription name makes me laugh, indeed this song makes me emotional.

[@akawilly]

Heart of Asia by Watergate was the first I had heard of this melody. Anyone else trance fans?

[@NGAcoustic]

It's a shame Kaori Muraji isn't more famous - she's a fantastic guitarist. This rendition is simply awe-inspiring

[@kdevinturner8778]

Something in my head, heart, and soul tells me she is doing fine.

[@user-nq7fx9lw7v]

ギターの邪魔にならずピアノを合わせる 凄い事だよな

[@MijuNasu]

Still listening in 2022.. beautiful, and breathtaking and one of the most iconic underrated song,,

[@bboboneill]

Agreed

[@ww3032]

Great work by both. The master ryuichi Sakamoto did a great job in taking a step back and not let the piano overpower the guitar as is common when the guitar is paired with another instrument. Kaori muraji is of course a master of the instrument.

[@kazehagino895]

村治さんが創り出す音色は独特な個性で素晴らしい。胆力の備わった 天才奏者だと思う。坂本龍一さんと，お互い天才の出会いが羨ましい。

[@mamas2915]

12年前のこの動画に今泣かされた、幻想を感じました。 本当に良い音楽をありがとうございます。

[@nigelduckworth4419]

I heard this years ago and had forgotten about it. But now revisiting it, it is twice as melodic and twice as powerful in creating emotions than when I first heard it. I have been a guitarist for nearly 60 years but some of the chord shapes which Kaori is producing defy description. Totally stunning.

[@petermell3104]

Well said I agree 😢❤

[@user-ii7rg5hj4s]

香織さんは、本当に天才ですね❣️ 香織さんのファンになって、大分経ちましたが、ずっと聴いてゆきたいです❣️

[@DodoDyorama]

why this music feels so emotional??? I could feel sadness but at the same time I feel a new hope...

[@MissMarilyn1962]

Maybe .. we all left some day ' Our Loved Ones' behind us.. we all die someday.. but ' The Memory ' is the beginning from what still born once a day in our heart and soul .. to never forget and feeling it even in our last breath...

[@kaeltkottmir]

Because that's how life goes on

[@descendant0fdragons]

He is just great. We cheer and applauded. For him, it is just a monday.

[@bathsheba56]

I'm sure I wrote this earlier, but this is one of most beautiful things I've ever heard.

[@marciebalme588]

+Castor Denston yes I agree - my beloved Father In Law fought in the Pacific on the Island of New Britain he hated the Japanese yet this Movie brought him to tears especially the ending - he has been dead since 1995 - we miss him so much

[@bathsheba56]

Unconditional forgiveness is an incredible thing. Jack Celliers represents Jesus Christ, of course. This is a little late, but, Marcie, your story came so unexpectedly! Thanks so much for sharing about your father's life!

[@rinkystingpieceful]

Kaori Muraji has to be one of the most completely beautiful Japanese women ever... her music, her looks, her demeanour, everything. Imagine being serenaded by her, you would just melt. What an amazing woman. I want to have her babies. #swoon lol

[@stancurrent8133]

marcie balme. it really is the most powerful music to conquer hate. . . .your father in law is in that place of love. . . .please read The Seed and The Sower by Sir Laurens van der Post. . . .it's based on his struggle to overcome hate of the Japanese after his war experiences. . .the movie Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence is based on this book. . . his work with Jung helped him to see from his dreams that we can't hate anyone. . . .only what we may all do in thought, word and deed. BLESSINGS

[@MasonLee-gy1hi]

I love the movie Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence, RIP Sakamoto.

[@clarence-theregularcat7708]

so beautiful. love how she inserts the high pitchy notes

[@ww3032]

They're called harmonics. Now you know what they're called maybe you can search them for more pieces that utilize them! Enjoy!

[@codenasodqueen]

RIP Ryuichi Sakamoto!

[@GothicKin]

The best version I've heard so far. Great interpretation, she plays perfectly. Ryuichi does a great accompaniment.

[@raquelmarques3117]

R.I.P, dear Mr. Sakamoto. God bless your eternal soul.

[@takubo0318]

ボキャブラリーが乏しいから素晴らしい演奏って言葉しか出てこないけどとにかく心に響く演奏だと感じる

[@wingrole]

In the first half, the pianist is modest and you can fully enjoy the talent of the violinist. In the second half, you can enjoy the resonance of both. wonderful!

[@benjamindelamata]

Se que este comentario al ser en Español no llegará muy lejos, pero si por un casual llega al señor Ryuichi Sakamoto así lo hago. Admiro profundamente la profundidad y emoción que trasmite su música, estoy profundamente agradecido de poder escuchar y sentir su música maestro,gracias de un humilde admirador.

[@ffoslen]

+Benjamin de la Mata Bonitas palabras estimado.

[@miguelnery1272]

+Benjamin de la Mata en verdad, hablo portugués, mas su comentario llegó a me, así como su sentimiento. Bonitas palabras! Sinto el mismo!

[@pedroortiz1655]

+Benjamin de la Mata .No te preocupes ,no estas solo, todos los que admiramos a SAKAMOTO Y a KAORI MURAJI ,estamos unidos por el sentimiento .

[@EduardoAstorga124593]

+Benjamin de la Mata Sus composiciones son hermosas, me llegan y me hacen sentir. Esta versión es muy hermosa también.

[@BrandokuSD]

+Benjamin de la Mata opino igual :v

[@seeburgm100a]

Coming back to revisit this again. I love this version of the melody best, but they are all great! The movie is an outstanding work of art also, in large part because of Mr Sakamoto's sound track, his part in the film and the incomparable David Bowie.

[@bigredfella13]

I adore the original, first time hearing this version, goosebumps, gorgeous x

[@alexyang8440]

this is massively gorgeous. Mr Sakamoto, we are so greatly in your debt.

[@jbaboeram66]

Chills, Thank you Mr Sakamoto RIP your a legend and Kaori Muraji💜

[@KpopingForLife]

Every musician that plays songs, you can see them absorbed into it

[@bent9475]

Yes i agree one hundred %

[@ibonunzalu4193]

Descanse en paz,dejaste está hermosísima música,que por siempre le recordara

[@zero-tt1zq]

一音、一音に命が吹き込まれいっているのが実感出来る素晴らしい演奏です...

[@kdevinturner8778]

Talent I love and hear and never will never know about. Incredible.

[@yuzuyoko]

本当に癒されます。理性と知性がある。例え間違えたとしても、その人の苦しみ、気持ち、限界があるわけで。。 過去に捉われずといっても、参照するわけで。。 どうか全てのたましいが、自分が安らかな場所にありますように。

[@xniamk3685]

everytime I watch this it always give me the chills

[@taumpytears]

wow, this song brought me to tears, i can just feel the emotion and passion from both musicians as they play.

[@ThePiersidente]

Two incredibly talented musicians and breathlessly beautiful...

[@kdevinturner8778]

I see the start and to me she is a lovely snow globe without glass. What a beauty.

[@spamsamwabam]

this piece brings a tear to my eye EVERYTIME!

[@Elizabethmusicvideo]

SO BEAUTIFUL! I could hear this playing a lll through my house…like magic!

[@ratinatrap7815]

My god why have I missed this one for soooo long. Shivers being sent down my spine!

[@johnsimpsonkirkpatrickhist1372]

Beautiful! I never get tired of hearing this.

[@KimRobotCarter]

Since I heard this first, way back then, it remains a simple yet enigmatic piece of music. A total classic regardless of version, as well noted in other comments. It takes some serious Sakamoto expertise to create such a simple tune, yet a tune that can bring tears to the eyes of the listener. Such pieces of music that can bring forth such emotion, so easily, are surely classics. Sakamoto Rule!

[@KENSHINSHOCK]

I love this beautiful cover of Kaori and Sakamoto!!

[@koichiito6973]

The sound of guitar and piano that touches my heart!!

[@user-dy2uw2ts8o]

戦場のメリークリスマスを演奏している動画は数ありますが、この村治さんのギターの演奏が一番慰めの感情にあふれている気がします。

[@patricknaera]

So beautiful and in its gracefulness I find sadness and peace. A wonderful piece of music.

[@keithwray9546]

I've been coming back here every Christmas for years now. Always makes me smile. A very beautiful piece of music indeed.

[@elliotiskewl]

woahh, it's not often i come across such a beautiful piece of music... absolutely amazing

[@ineffable50]

absolutely beautiful!!

[@dk330dk]

ギターの音色がこんなに素敵だって改めて感じました。 とっても素敵な曲ですね！

[@Charvel_Marvel]

possibly the most moving piece of harmonic indulgence mastery of craft and emotion I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing. truly beautiful and heart warming, I love you both, cheers x

[@karrot101]

so beautiful on so many levels

[@kenfolstad1346]

2 Master Artists on one of the most iconic songs ever written, beautiful beyond words, thank you for posting this

[@786itube]

Such a beautiful interpretation of this sad song and which has a tragic history. Kaori is exceptional - as always

[@adrianwhite6509]

this song will be never die just amazing ... so powerful in its form of however its played .. goose bumps

[@pseudotatsuya]

村治佳織と押尾コータローのカバーは日本でずっと聴き続けられるべき

[@user-qt6dt3ws4l]

good song

[@harryv6752]

02-24-11 That was my birthday 8, nearly 9 years ago. Such bittersweet memories. Beautiful rendition. So memorially beautiful.

[@windsorwoman]

Let her take two or three more bows! So impressed every time I listen to this. Brava, Muraji-san!

[@injanhoi1]

Loved every moment of it!

[@AmbraMattioli]

absolutely perfect and wonderful

[@user-bu9fc6lt2n]

so beautiful. i hope this song will last and spread forever across all generarions and all the world.

[@yeselken-eliporquet5461]

I hope too

[@mpberlin]

Brilliant and priceless!

[@viorica1973]

brilliant and priceless

[@stephensomerville768]

I have listened to versions all my life and I know I will continue to. Wonderful... Thank You 👏👏👏❤❤❤

[@oleg.bojczuk]

Incredibly moving and awesomely beautiful rendition.

[@yambarudan]

A beautiful rendition of this emotional piece of music. Remembering David Bowie with each chord. Farewell spaceman, Ziggy Stardust, Thin White Prince.

[@sunnyweather]

+yambarudan The Thin White Duke

[@totoro81791]

One of the main reasons I love classical/spanish guitars. This is just simply beautiful.

[@despoolkop]

just wonderful,I keep going back to hear it :)

[@andredejongh1411]

So many emotions, the movie, the scene, dramatic feelings accompanied with this epic song of mr Sakamoto. Can't stop listening nor crying, beautiful

[@larry8088]

beautiful song, lady, and composer.one of my all time favorite songs too. by the way she is so passionate if you listen at 4min-2sec mark, you can hear the intensity of her breathing..tough cookie, no wonder she has exclusive record deal. very talented.

[@emilyhutjes]

Music that can heal this world's sadness. Mr. Sakamoto, I shall always love him.

[@bakajuju5186]

All versions are always a perfection. I don't know why, but this music always had a special place in my heart, in my life in general. It echoes in me. From the very beginning, and forever, it will be a real musical revelation. My "coup de coeur", in french. Melody, rhythm, and even the movie... Always get me, under shower or driving, wherever, whenever. Thanks for this blessing, M. Sakamoto

[@syniekos]

Beautiful performances from BOTH artists ..!!!

[@ia2814]

素晴らしいです。何年もわたって何度も聴いています。

[@rogerkincaid931]

I am inclined to be believe this to be the best rendition.

[@lfaye9557]

It makes me wanna cry a little bit.

[@auldreekie7768]

Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence moves me in a way no other piece of music can. ❤

[@r.styles_chan8632]

this is beyond beautiful

[@OverExcitedMartin]

This is absolutely AMAZING! Why has it only got like 8000 views????? IT DESERVS SO MUCH MORE! Kaori, you are fantastic :) Keep it up!

[@nickryan6787]

Well your wish is granted, 3.7m views i think that's quite a milestone for a yt video5

[@niveacorreia8886]

i am enchanted...greetings from brazil !

[@jasonwarlond6743]

Good to see the great man accompanying her. Whether his original version or this, both stunning.

[@kamikitiJIMAI]

How wonderful collaboration！

[@christophebercaud6586]

Musique magnifique qui nous remplit de nostalgie à en tirer des larmes. Nous n'oublierons pas David Bowie et Ryuichi Sakamoto.Cette musique restera intemporelle!!!!!!!

[@Runar_W]

beautiful music, beautiful woman

[@MrIzura]

Theres also a cute old guy playing the piano mister.

[@vivifiente9184]

Agree. Mr Sakamoto has been and always be a handsome man.

[@ericwalker8912]

:-)

[@MrIzura]

+MasterHand heck yea, old guy FTW

[@benoittymen9799]

merry Christmas mister Lawrence

[@TheHumanGuitarist]

This performance is absolutely impeccable. The word "serene" comes to mind.

[@Bruce-1956]

I listen to this 4 or 5 times a day, and everytime it seems to get better.

[@plattawabbe]

I've been listening to this video over and over for the past four days. I love it. It's wonderful. I feel like it captures the sense of yearning and frustration I'm feeling now, a year away from graduating university and completely at a loss on what to do next, meanwhile parents breathing down my neck to get off their damn property.

[@amt4469]

plattawabbe 💜

[@amt4469]

How are you now 2020?

[@risingkhero1714]

I hope you're doing well!

[@phoenixstar2000]

I've always been in the fantasy mode when I hear this music. I imagined that I'm in a place filled with snow and is filled with darkness but at the same time, I feel a sense of hope that every problem that I'm facing will eventually work out. It's both a sad and happy feeling and to the composer, Ryuichi, it has been more than 20 years after the movie but it still touched my life whenever I hear this song. Bravo.

[@Pravduh]

🌻♥️i feel that too🌍

[@stevewhite7919]

An absolute Classic. Thank you Ka original and Ryui chi.

[@dmswan3172]

Stunning performance - so beautiful and moving played as a duet with guitar!💕💕💕

[@Charvel_Marvel]

HNY all, the most emotional piece of music I've ever had the pleasure of watching !! over and over ... Legendary .... YNWA

[@nostrisyl]

Tout simplement sublime !!!

[@user-mk6ro6dw3l]

素晴らしい動画をありがとうございます。 辛い日々の中にこの動画に出会い私は、優しく愛を、辛い中でも、愛すること、優しくあることを想像したのだと思います。そして、今でも、愛すること、自分を大事にすることを、やりつづけています！😊今、奇跡の中にいます。私達はいつでも、天使になれるのですよ。ありがとうございます👼👼👼👼👼👼💕

[@TheLio666]

this version transposed with the guitar is a pure master piece

[@LawOfAttractionPro]

Goosebumps!! How can anyone thumbs down??

[@Koloherides]

Bravo so beautiful, we miss you Mr Lawrence RIP

[@RiorXD]

Mr lawrence ( Tom conti) is still alive.....

[@anotherangrymonkey7435]

It's Ryuichi Sakamoto😆😆

[@mad_max21]

You thought Bowie was playing Mr. Lawrence, don't you?

[@moosediver1]

thank you, too beautiful for words.

[@Paulo2011noRio]

Absolutely Amazing. Music perfection

[@yunotomo5043]

INCRÍVEL não me canso de ouvir e compartilhar ja há 2 anos

[@nukettack]

perfect

[@ladygiuliag2706]

Metterei milioni di like a questa superba esecuzione, purtroppo uno solo è possibile. Bravo, really great, i could hear it forever, love it!

[@HeyheyRjayy21]

Tears of joy.. This performance touched my soul. They are so amazing. They put so much emotion and thought into each strum and key, which made the performance much more intoxicating. Absolutely stunning. I Love them Both.