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
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@pauleteo77386 жыл бұрын
Had this song at my daughters funeral. Haunting but beautiful at the same time. Ends with hope which gives me comfort
@justyami5 жыл бұрын
late but rip :(
@bekfroster20225 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry for your loss, sir :( RIP
@shukangyu54795 жыл бұрын
Sorry for your loss... R.I.P... She would love it at another world.
@zekkampung22355 жыл бұрын
Sorry for your lost buddy. I hope you keep listening to this beautiful masterpiece with great memories.
@DanielSantos-cr5sx5 жыл бұрын
Sorry man. RIP!
@thegraphicsfactory Жыл бұрын
RIP Ryuichi Sakamoto , what beautiful piece... heavenly
@tseyueh Жыл бұрын
RIP, master.
@3798penisholder8 жыл бұрын
Any form of this song can make me cry.
@marciebalme5887 жыл бұрын
yes me too
@GodMaker9257 жыл бұрын
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
@Janeearlephotography7 жыл бұрын
same
@thegreatestpitchermaddux48877 жыл бұрын
おちんちん means 'honorable penis' Though your subscription name makes me laugh, indeed this song makes me emotional.
@akawilly7 жыл бұрын
Heart of Asia by Watergate was the first I had heard of this melody. Anyone else trance fans?
@jamesgretsch48947 жыл бұрын
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.
@wezzuh24825 жыл бұрын
i wholeheartedly agree. It might be the most beautiful melody i've heard.
@zekkampung22355 жыл бұрын
Dust in my eyes
@dredo425 жыл бұрын
True!
@xothermik5 жыл бұрын
I agree. I consider this the soundtrack of my life. I feel my birth listening to this
@DonHaka4 жыл бұрын
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.
@NGAcoustic12 жыл бұрын
It's a shame Kaori Muraji isn't more famous - she's a fantastic guitarist. This rendition is simply awe-inspiring
@kdevinturner87783 ай бұрын
Something in my head, heart, and soul tells me she is doing fine.
@ww3032 Жыл бұрын
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.
@MijuNasu2 жыл бұрын
Still listening in 2022.. beautiful, and breathtaking and one of the most iconic underrated song,,
@bboboneill Жыл бұрын
Agreed
@mamas29159 ай бұрын
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。
@DodoDyorama7 жыл бұрын
why this music feels so emotional??? I could feel sadness but at the same time I feel a new hope...
@MissMarilyn19625 жыл бұрын
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...
@kaeltkottmir4 жыл бұрын
Because that's how life goes on
@user-nq7fx9lw7v8 жыл бұрын
ギターの邪魔にならずピアノを合わせる 凄い事だよな
@nigelduckworth441910 ай бұрын
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.
@petermell31046 ай бұрын
Well said I agree 😢❤
@bathsheba568 жыл бұрын
I'm sure I wrote this earlier, but this is one of most beautiful things I've ever heard.
@marciebalme5888 жыл бұрын
+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
@bathsheba567 жыл бұрын
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!
@rinkystingpieceful7 жыл бұрын
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
@stancurrent81336 жыл бұрын
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
The best version I've heard so far. Great interpretation, she plays perfectly. Ryuichi does a great accompaniment.
@KimRobotCarter6 жыл бұрын
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!
@pseudotatsuya5 жыл бұрын
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
@seeburgm100a Жыл бұрын
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.
I adore the original, first time hearing this version, goosebumps, gorgeous x
@takubo03187 жыл бұрын
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
@wingrole2 жыл бұрын
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!
@xniamk36858 жыл бұрын
everytime I watch this it always give me the chills
@keithwray95462 жыл бұрын
I've been coming back here every Christmas for years now. Always makes me smile. A very beautiful piece of music indeed.
this is massively gorgeous. Mr Sakamoto, we are so greatly in your debt.
@clarence-theregularcat77089 жыл бұрын
so beautiful. love how she inserts the high pitchy notes
@ww3032 Жыл бұрын
They're called harmonics. Now you know what they're called maybe you can search them for more pieces that utilize them! Enjoy!
@larry80888 жыл бұрын
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.
@emilyhutjes7 жыл бұрын
Music that can heal this world's sadness. Mr. Sakamoto, I shall always love him.
@ibonunzalu4193 Жыл бұрын
Descanse en paz,dejaste está hermosísima música,que por siempre le recordara
@windsorwoman4 жыл бұрын
Let her take two or three more bows! So impressed every time I listen to this. Brava, Muraji-san!
@zero-tt1zq5 жыл бұрын
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...
@benjamindelamata9 жыл бұрын
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.
@ffoslen8 жыл бұрын
+Benjamin de la Mata Bonitas palabras estimado.
@miguelnery12728 жыл бұрын
+Benjamin de la Mata en verdad, hablo portugués, mas su comentario llegó a me, así como su sentimiento. Bonitas palabras! Sinto el mismo!
@pedroortiz16558 жыл бұрын
+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 .
@EduardoAstorga1245938 жыл бұрын
+Benjamin de la Mata Sus composiciones son hermosas, me llegan y me hacen sentir. Esta versión es muy hermosa también.
@BrandokuSD8 жыл бұрын
+Benjamin de la Mata opino igual :v
@patricknaera7 жыл бұрын
So beautiful and in its gracefulness I find sadness and peace. A wonderful piece of music.
@KpopingForLife11 жыл бұрын
Every musician that plays songs, you can see them absorbed into it
@bent94753 жыл бұрын
Yes i agree one hundred %
@harryv67524 жыл бұрын
02-24-11 That was my birthday 8, nearly 9 years ago. Such bittersweet memories. Beautiful rendition. So memorially beautiful.
@bakajuju51863 жыл бұрын
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
@vallievi8 жыл бұрын
to me, an equisite piece by two exquisite musicians... the subtlety of the timbric variations of each of the instruments and the harmonic variations of the piece have to be appreciated. Also, it induces a trance by repetition - quite oriental - that is strongly reinforced in the last part. A masterpiece in its economy of resources and mastery of interpretation.
@stancurrent81336 жыл бұрын
veronica it's very meditative. . .the book and movie suggest an immense emotional struggle between love and hate
@dk330dk12 жыл бұрын
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!
@phoenixstar200012 жыл бұрын
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.
@Pravduh2 жыл бұрын
🌻♥️i feel that too🌍
@786itube Жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful interpretation of this sad song and which has a tragic history. Kaori is exceptional - as always
@andredejongh1411 Жыл бұрын
So many emotions, the movie, the scene, dramatic feelings accompanied with this epic song of mr Sakamoto. Can't stop listening nor crying, beautiful
@descendant0fdragons Жыл бұрын
He is just great. We cheer and applauded. For him, it is just a monday.
@evel-keneval82103 жыл бұрын
She plays with absolute authority, perfect intonation and control, and the flourishes of a true maestro. As an amateur player, I CAN play this recognisably, with some feeling. But I can't get anywhere near the majestic luxury she delivers. It's UTTERLY humbling, to see a performance like this.
@ThePiersidente Жыл бұрын
Two incredibly talented musicians and breathlessly beautiful...
@user-bu9fc6lt2n3 жыл бұрын
so beautiful. i hope this song will last and spread forever across all generarions and all the world.
@yeselken-eliporquet54613 жыл бұрын
I hope too
@christophebercaud65864 жыл бұрын
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!!!!!!!
@anthonyinnes44128 жыл бұрын
my father fought in Burma during the second world war, this music always reminds me of him. fab.
@marciebalme5888 жыл бұрын
yes agree - my beloved Father In Law fought on the Island of New Britain with the 29th/46th Australian Infantry Battalion - a wonderful man who is sadly missed
@Bruce-19566 жыл бұрын
we will remember them
@archiebunker41086 жыл бұрын
Mine too!
@xansuswanka28595 жыл бұрын
RIP. Let's Pray for a Peaceful world.. No more War. SPREAD LOVEE ❤❤❤
wow, this song brought me to tears, i can just feel the emotion and passion from both musicians as they play.
@Charvel_Marvel7 жыл бұрын
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
@adrianwhite65097 жыл бұрын
this song will be never die just amazing ... so powerful in its form of however its played .. goose bumps
@jbaboeram66 Жыл бұрын
Chills, Thank you Mr Sakamoto RIP your a legend and Kaori Muraji💜
@kenfolstad13464 жыл бұрын
2 Master Artists on one of the most iconic songs ever written, beautiful beyond words, thank you for posting this
@rogerkincaid9315 жыл бұрын
I am inclined to be believe this to be the best rendition.
@KENSHINSHOCK12 жыл бұрын
I love this beautiful cover of Kaori and Sakamoto!!
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.
One of the main reasons I love classical/spanish guitars. This is just simply beautiful.
@silverysnowfox9 жыл бұрын
Learnt the whole song but her level of playing is incredible. The strength her fingers have ;v;
@spamsamwabam11 жыл бұрын
this piece brings a tear to my eye EVERYTIME!
@koichiito697311 ай бұрын
The sound of guitar and piano that touches my heart!!
@yambarudan8 жыл бұрын
A beautiful rendition of this emotional piece of music. Remembering David Bowie with each chord. Farewell spaceman, Ziggy Stardust, Thin White Prince.
@sunnyweather8 жыл бұрын
+yambarudan The Thin White Duke
@Elizabethmusicvideo11 жыл бұрын
SO BEAUTIFUL! I could hear this playing a lll through my house…like magic!
@hosackies4 жыл бұрын
She's in the zone! Sounded like she's playing 2 guitars! Talented!
@alwayssmile48905 жыл бұрын
What makes music so powerful , that it crosses nationality , races , gender , and all obstacles .
@zikangyang91525 жыл бұрын
Right!
@auldreekie7768 Жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence moves me in a way no other piece of music can. ❤
@OverExcitedMartin13 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely AMAZING! Why has it only got like 8000 views????? IT DESERVS SO MUCH MORE! Kaori, you are fantastic :) Keep it up!
@nickryan67872 жыл бұрын
Well your wish is granted, 3.7m views i think that's quite a milestone for a yt video5
@PaleRider544 жыл бұрын
I first heard this song as a result of watching "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence" many, many years ago. It was still recognizable from just a few bars played of it on a radio show lead-in. Ryuichi both acted in it and composed this tragic but beautifully haunting melody as it's theme. Its alternate name is "Forbidden Colors", forbidden because of the issue it addresses of gay undercurrents in Japanese society during WWII.
@TheHumanGuitarist11 жыл бұрын
This performance is absolutely impeccable. The word "serene" comes to mind.
@guillaumesandmayer70532 жыл бұрын
Beyond art. The performance is beyond being tainted with commentary and words.
@JC-og1jp7 жыл бұрын
When she does notes directly on the fret and the ones near the fret It makes it sound more Japanese like a koto
@matteogori90505 жыл бұрын
Harmonics? They do sound japanese :)
@hootu10 жыл бұрын
Why would anyone give a thumb down for this.
@downloader19709 жыл бұрын
Because he or she has no soul?
@Mordorer9 жыл бұрын
Or they were watching it upside down.😁
@downloader19709 жыл бұрын
***** Haha I hope so :D
@gmatsue846 жыл бұрын
Hold on Sly, that may be a thing for you, just don't project it on everybody else.
@Qweekkkk5 жыл бұрын
Sven Jansen Because they don’t like it
@syniekos8 жыл бұрын
Beautiful performances from BOTH artists ..!!!
@jasonwarlond67438 жыл бұрын
Good to see the great man accompanying her. Whether his original version or this, both stunning.
@gunsenkhurelchuluun673110 жыл бұрын
OMG OMG OMG There's music! reallyyy!!! These guitar strings deeply touching through in my heart...
@mandalnasanbat46184 жыл бұрын
😁👌
@mhajisuke825110 жыл бұрын
すばらしいの一語につきますね。
@silverysnowfox12 жыл бұрын
Just beautiful. One of the best versions out there. The lady is brilliant and together with the piano everything sounds splendid. (:
@simontrowell36606 жыл бұрын
In a crazy unforgiving world you can lose yourself in this piece of brilliance
@lfaye95579 жыл бұрын
It makes me wanna cry a little bit.
@isali8411 жыл бұрын
"japanese style "meaning modest even when skilled ....wich he surely is"
@dmswan31723 жыл бұрын
Stunning performance - so beautiful and moving played as a duet with guitar!💕💕💕
@cs033611 ай бұрын
人気クラシック・ギタリストの村治佳織さんと、永眠された坂本龍一さんの珍しい共演。本当にインテリジェンス溢れる素晴らしく質の高い音楽だと、思います。 A rare collaboration between the popular classical guitarist Kaori Muraji and the late Ryuichi Sakamoto. I think it's really high-quality music full of intelligence.
@Koloherides6 жыл бұрын
Bravo so beautiful, we miss you Mr Lawrence RIP
@RiorXD4 жыл бұрын
Mr lawrence ( Tom conti) is still alive.....
@anotherangrymonkey74354 жыл бұрын
It's Ryuichi Sakamoto😆😆
@mad_max214 жыл бұрын
You thought Bowie was playing Mr. Lawrence, don't you?
@ellennon048 жыл бұрын
Tocan con sus manos? con el corazón? o con el alma? cualquiera que sea tocan hermoso y es inevitable no sentirse invadido por la nostalgia y ese sentimiento extraño que te hace sentir triste pero feliz :) excelente melodia.
@ia28144 жыл бұрын
素晴らしいです。何年もわたって何度も聴いています。
@kevinbailey6003 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful and haunting acoustic version of Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence, by a very exceptional talented young lady, a memorizing fabulous version❤
@yunotomo50437 жыл бұрын
INCRÍVEL não me canso de ouvir e compartilhar ja há 2 anos
@JoaoPereira-qo8yi3 жыл бұрын
Comentário em português 🇵🇹 Esta musica é linda! Acolhe me na minha tristeza
@stevelanemusic4463 Жыл бұрын
Wow. Just when I thought I couldn’t love this song more.
@akantor5526 Жыл бұрын
I remember when i started playing piano this was my first serious song that i studied, i came back to this video and others like this because i was so fascinated by the song and the videos motivated me when i had difficulties in learning it. Now that i come back, knowing that he isn't here anymore, i have so many mixed feelings. I feel happy and sad at the same time and the more i go deeper in the video the more it gets stronger, it is undescribable. It is and it was an honor to listen and play this song. He will always be my idol.