Ryuichi Sakamoto - Blu (Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra)

Label: Commmons ‎- AQB1-76463
Country: Japan
Released: 2014
Written to commemorate Aoyama clothing company 50th anniversary.

[@NNNNTE]

Thank you Sakamoto. Rest in peace

[@johnnycheung-ck3dn]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@tomd9819]

🙏Rest in peace

[@Callie1981]

Heartbroken

[@elpidiaventriglia3804]

❤

[@kaii8985]

One of the first pieces I thought of was Blu when I heard the news. Thank you, Mr. Sakamoto, for everything!! I began seeing the colorful world of composition because of him

[@swiss71]

a Maestro passed away, but the light of his music will continue in our hearts ❤🙏🏻

[@irisreidenbach8872]

And he will be in our hearts ❤️ RIP

[@alessandraale7541]

Ivan Boscolo la musica ci consola, ci smuove ricordi...emozioni, lacrime, sorrisi. La musica vive con noi, in noi. Alcuni artisti sanno descrivere i nostri sentimenti in modo così preciso, autentico, ed ogni volta è un'emozione❤

[@adi_ridhwan]

I need to watch Ryuichi’s performance live before I die.

[@mrketts]

Hopefully you get the chance

[@takeshijohjima]

日本に来てください。

[@Isaac-vy9bx]

Well he's playing at the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles on October 18th.. Now is your chance!

[@seeburgm100a]

I would love this too.. if he comes anywhere close to PA I'll be going.. What a talent. "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence" (the movie) brought me to him.. what a wonderful soundtrack and wonderful movie, I've been singing it's praises for years. It should receive more acclaim, but sadly the typical brainwashed by Hollywood movie fan doesn't get it.

[@6Phuckyew9]

@@Isaac-vy9bx Quick, when is he coming back to California?

[@alphamech_]

Holy, We can listen to this for free.

[@jadebob1927]

ㄹㅇ

[@danskajaren8140]

ㄹㅇ

[@steamedyam]

Really

[@joshua2400]

Jesus Christ loves you all Jesus is my healer who took away my breathing issue

[@joshua2400]

I am grateful to my Lord

[@JB-zk4zb]

I wish I could live in whatever world Sakamoto imagines while he's composing. It must be a beautiful place.

[@lovelyrain6213]

I really liked your comment... Thanks for your imagination

[@zen9320]

@@lovelyrain6213 it is really pretty what J B said. In some way....

[@zen9320]

...In some way we can atleast see what kind of world Mr. Sakamoto paints with his mind.

[@EnzoCapun]

really love this comment, great imagination!

[@JB-zk4zb]

@@EnzoCapun thanks.

[@josefbizri5010]

Sakamoto doesn't waste any minute, he plays piano and leads the orchestra at the same time, and maybe if he could spare some additional time he would have danced too!

[@cessiodj9180]

Joe Hisaishi obviously as well. Just watch the Budokan Studio Ghibli 25 years anniversary concert led by Joe Hisaishi.

[@sakatatsu1310]

TheKClock しふなりふせ

[@rdldflwr]

he was once the young man irrationally demanded to compose and produce a complete original soundtrack for a 3 hour epic in one single week, not to mention he also acted in it. of course he wastes no time. no one else compares.

[@narukami597]

That mofo is legit man.

[@LightYagami-wt1jw]

Japanese people are gods

[@brandondenver4331]

I returned to say rest in peace to Ryuichi Sakamoto, the brilliant composer of this remarkable piece of musical artistry, who died today. Your legacy shall live on forever.

[@crysed7897]

There is a clear emphasize of "impressionism" like Debussy, fauré, ravel..

[@Bati_]

He is a huge Debussy fan, Debussy was influenced by the music of Asia and Sakamoto has been influenced by Debussy. It's a beautiful dynamic relationship...

[@hernanescudero6620]

@@Bati_ influenced by indonesians ,not japanese

[@Bati_]

@@hernanescudero6620 Yes you're right. Both I guess, more correctly, he was influenced by Japanese visual artists and Indonesian music.

[@anotherangrymonkey7435]

Debussy is nice. Da Bach is nice too... but don't finish on Debussy finish on da Bach.

[@laurent5846]

From Ravel's bolero to Sakamoto's marvel

[@sethg4825]

It's almost like Ravel's Bolero in the way it's structured. Lovely progression. Feels so cinematic.

[@ROYAL_REBEL]

Yes it is, esp at the end

[@malamilk]

Who needs color when the music does it for you? :) Stunningly beautiful.

[@papmirelli]

This music is life!

[@ingorichter649]

Yes, musical color, the compositions of him and one of his inspiratiors - Claude Debussy - are extraordinary colorful due to their comparable style. For me Ryuichi Sakamoto transfers this music to our time. He continued the subtil humanity and beauty of such brillant impressionistic sounds. In this piece here he espicially may be also inspired by Maurice Ravels Bolero, for me the first Techno - styled piece of music ever made. Love it all so much ❤️

[@chriswright6245]

What music do you see listen to this? For me it's autum colours. The leaves on the trees turning gold, red and brown when you're out driving and you've got the trees from the woods either side of you. It's quality. I bet everyone imagines the song a little different in their head

[@user-yc2by9ng7f]

今、たった今、生きるのをためらう人がいたら この坂本龍一の命がけのピアノを、目を閉じて聴いて欲しい。生きろ！生きろ！生きろ！この世界は残酷に見えるかも知れないが この世界は美しい、素晴らしい！生きろ！命尽きるまで その一瞬まで、と この素晴らしい旋律をこの音を　なにかと孤独や辛さ苦しさを感じる事の多い時代でも 昔々からずっと、一瞬を生きる積み重ねで世界は今も続いてる 生きろ生きろ生きろ 涙が頬を流れて魂が震える 坂本龍一さん、小学生からずっと好きでした 素晴らしい貴方と同じ時代を生きる事ができて幸せでした 愛をこめて ありがとう

[@mr.vertolo6742]

A tribute for Ravel, Ryuichi is such a formidable man.

[@nemo89740]

No wonder the rhythmic pattern of strings reminds me of "Bolero", brilliant nonetheless.

[@franciscasalassandoval6615]

@@nemo89740 the rhythmic pattern and the orchestration in general is Oda to Ravel

[@user-sr9gn2nw3n]

당신을 알게되고 당신의 음악으로 위로 받고 당신의 음악을 들을수 있는건 제 인생 최고의 행운이었어요 감사합니다 아프지마세요 만약 당신이 떠나게 되면 너무 슬플것 같아요 제발 힘내주세요...

[@MogeChi]

Meeting Sakamoto when I was 10 years old was the best thing that ever happened to me.Without him, I would not have wanted to start learning piano, he is an excellent and inspiring artist.

[@archaeve]

I didn't realize but he was really big part of my life

[@ray-raul]

芸術家は芸術に生き 芸術に命を捧げる 偉大なる芸術家　坂本龍一氏に 謝意と敬意を込めて…

[@mr.jeremy425]

Imagine my self riding a bike in the autumn, under the trees and leaves just falling..

[@sahrdevachan5370]

I imagine riding a horse across the Asian steppe, my saddle full of supplies and seeing ancient cities in the distance.

[@fabienneorlhiac4273]

Mr. Jeremy , oui j’imagine très bien... La magie toujours la magie de la musique, merci à lui de nous transporter dans notre imaginaire. ♥️

[@welsieflores7523]

"I can ride my bike with no handlebars, no handlebars..."

[@LibertineLush]

Thank you so much for sharing this otherwise unobtainable release. It's one of his most emotive pieces and it's so well served by this direction and cinematography. Absolutely in love with it all.

[@sndrs]

+LibertineLush Blu features on his album "yearbook 2005-2014", although it can be hard to come by. I have been listening to Sakamoto for years and this is my favourite song of his now..

[@LibertineLush]

+Saunders Cowie I meant to say this video performance, which I believe was only released as a promo. Like you, this became a Sakamoto favorite for me-I think in the first listen.

[@sndrs]

LibertineLush I see, yeah its a great video, masterfully made.. there was a really really good video that has been removed from youtube unfortunately. It was a promo for the company this song was made in celebration to. It was called Aoyama x Ryuichi Sakamoto. Did you ever see it? It was basically a split screen; one half was Sakamoto's suit being made for this concert and the other half was Sakamoto himself preparing the music. The video ends with both sides coming together.

[@LibertineLush]

+Saunders Cowie Wow, that sounds extraordinary and so special! Unfortunately, I haven't seen it before. Thanks for mentioning the name of it; perhaps that'll help me in finding it one day when someone uploads it again.

[@NNNNTE]

+LibertineLush I found it on youku! (Not gonna upload here though...) v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMTMxNjYxNjAzMg

[@TheGerryflame]

È come un Bolero dell'anima, poche note illuminate che piano piano ti trascinano in un mondo di sogno 🎶 Sakamoto come Ravel Grazie Maestro ♥️

[@LJ_Park]

진짜 말도안된다.. 마치 잠시나마 닿지못할 동화속 세계로 다녀온 기분

[@Tokyo_Matt]

“Since I have made it this far in life, I hope to be able to make music until my last moment, like Bach and Debussy who I adore.” June 7th 2022 #keepfighting

[@breakfastplan4518]

I am praying for him. Hes battling stage 4 cancer...

[@vanishingmoon1]

Rest in peace. Your music brought so much peace and imagination to my life. 🖤

[@chriswright6245]

This is my absolute favourite song by him. Rest in peace Ryuichi Sakamoto.

[@patelpelat4658]

It is NOT a song, unless you are hearing voices ?

[@giorgosalexopoulos9542]

A Spanish Bolero by a Japanese genius

[@joaquinmartin2176]

La genialidad de Ryuichi Sakamoto la descubrí gracias a su banda sonora de la película "El último emperador". Nunca le perdí la pista. En esta composición, bañada de influencias de Debussy y Ravel encuentro una enorme belleza.

[@ingorichter649]

Ita est !

[@aprilboyz6890]

말로 다 표현이 안됨 ..하.. 선생님 우리랑 더 오래오래 건강하게 지내주세요.제발 ..

[@FileniaPrantzou]

Pure masterpiece !!! Rest in peace maestro

[@user-mo1eg5xs6r]

영상미, 모든것들이 완벽..

[@randallkeyes8146]

We have to celebrate this man, he is the last of a very rare and dying breed, a true artist.

[@ottmarsoulier7432]

One of a kind genius composer and piano player. Master of cluster chords. Try to dissect them. I knew he was ill, but still...the shock. Safe travels master Ryuichi.... I'll go on playing you, therefore you do not die❤😢😢

[@Belfreyite]

This guy is GREAT. He is a Japanese national treasure!!

[@Whi09no]

노래가 너무 좋아서 몰입된 나머지 눈물 흘림....이 곡은 진짜 너무 넘사벽이다...최고에요 류이치상ㅠㅠ

[@ricardodias8625]

Obrigado por tudo, Mr. Sakamoto! Obrigado também por essa bela homenagem a Ravel ("Bolero") nesse maravilhoso "Blu"!!!!

[@user-nm1cz1bo2e]

이분은 정말 말로못할 재능과 노력을 가지고 계신 분이라 생각합니다.

[@POLTOMMIJAZZBRASIL]

magicamente eccezionale..grande, grande, grande Sakamoto per sempre...

[@elenam.7439]

Oh my, I ADORE this artist, Sakamoto is a genius, he's definitely my favorite!!!

[@brandodeonestis4678]

Thank you Master Sakamoto, your compositions give a new and better definition of color, of sound textures. Nothing is obvious, nothing is repetitive in all your work. Like a clever spider you weave your compositions with a deep sense of harmony and feelings. Thank you

[@hajimkob12]

Descanse en paz maestro. Su música y su legado son inmortales. 🕊️

[@takeshijohjima]

RIP Ryuichi, Thank you Many Beutiful Music

[@user-yt8hv5nw8q]

谢谢你，教授。再见了Sakamoto。

[@miyukikaida6288]

What beautiful song can pull at the heartstrings like this? Thank you very much. RIP🌸

[@nadegebigot7086]

MAGNIFIQUE d'harmonie, de douceur, d'émotion, cette musique est tout simplement belle et pure !!! Merci Mr Sakamoto

[@dshfpoue]

Je suis bien d’accord. Tu connais son travail dans YMO aussi? Ce gars est une usine à chef d’œuvres!

[@boyera23]

By far my favorite piece by Ryuichi ❤️. Absolutely puts me in an envelope of thoughts.

[@roberto3752]

After Ravel with Bolero... Sakamoto with Blue. Amazing, emotions at all.

[@minhojin4161]

비오는 날엔 항상 이 곡을 튼다.

[@annafogli266]

Onorata di essere stata una sua contemporanea. Questa è storia della musica. Rip....assieme alla mia amata cagnolina, salita in cielo ieri sera💔

[@bella201288]

words are hard to find to describe the beauty of these melodies, harmonies and moods. Ryuichi Sakamoto:in my opinion one of the most important contemporary composers...a genius also as philosopher, poet.....love his scores and contemporary classic compositions so much. Thanxs for posting this treasure.Ravel will smile listening to this in heaven...:-) "good job" he will think!

[@angelchan4405]

Its not that hard 😂 okay i should leave

[@joan.madrid]

❤ ❤

[@NicholsMax]

@@angelchan4405 it's not that hard?

[@ziphomokoena3551]

I find his music so peaceful and relaxing,yet exciting at the same time

[@user-gc8qg6gx7g]

理屈ぬきで、ただただこの曲が好き。

[@meilingmoore9631]

Heaven has welcomed a new angel. We are blessed that we can still listen to his wonderful compositions.

[@marcef.6953]

I had the opportunity to attend a Sakamoto concert in Buenos Aires. It was an honour to share space and time with him. 💞

[@chintones56]

RIP and so sorely missed, like the transcendental passing of of a spring cherry blossom floating in the wind.

[@moonv3888]

Thank you, Ryuichi Sakamoto. Your music changed my life and saved me. I will remember you along for the rest of my life, the impact you made. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. May you rest in peace. ❤

[@younghojung7344]

동화속세상으로 들어가는 느낌을 주는곡

[@nathaliechalon8692]

His music touches us emotionally....Ravel, Debussy... haunt beautifully his music while being unique.

[@blancav.b.1486]

Ryuichi Sakamoto es un genio en la música. Cuando toca el piano transmite una profunda sensibilidad en lo más hondo del ser humano.

[@jawadkadar2649]

Absolutamente deacuerdo. Un genio que te toca profundo al alama

[@RP-jl7zo]

Magnifique Sakamoto...C'est vraiment une pure merveille....Il est toujours au top....

[@user-lh8pf9lr1s]

教授 虽然离开了 但您的音乐还在安抚我的心 还是像十多年前第一次听到时一样❤

[@siciliano1960ful]

Great , Fantastic music , only one

[@user-hm4xp6br8p]

音が重なり合って完成していく流れが好き

[@PedrosGarage]

Only been here a week and I haven’t stopped playing this beautiful piece.

[@PedrosGarage]

RIP sir. I’m devastated. :(

[@poshinopikari6884]

心臓が震える……！！遠くから力強く迫ってくる感じがたまらない。主題は切ないメロディーなのに勇気をもらう

[@spearoflonganisa2464]

L

[@elisasaboya6678]

What a genious he was! Every single music/composition was a masterpiece!

[@lufolgar]

Te recuerdo al cabo de un año de tu partida...echándote de menos pero allá en el cielo haráslas delicias......descansa en paz y gracias por tu música unica..universal.que conmueve las entrañas ..gracias .maestro

[@syd04086]

요즘 제일 자주 듣는 곡🎵

[@rodrigezjuan6088]

마에스트로.. 당신의 음악은 많은 사람들의 가슴속에 영원히 간직될 것 입니다..

[@monkeymart]

this reminds me of ryuichi sakamoto

[@okachi385]

やっぱり天才やな

[@damiangallegos3093]

I haven't feel this way in a long time

[@user-ti5ii8ol3d]

류이치사카모토님의 곡은 항상 여운이 남는다 Merry christmas곡도 매우좋아하는데 이번 blu곡 진행전개가 bolero와 미묘하게 닮은것 같다

[@user-nw9qn3yw1u]

닿지 못할 세계로 여행을 보내준 위대한 곡.

[@hstriepe]

Thank you Sakamoto-san.

[@deiden_syc]

This is so dignified...and with what seems like an endless replay value, centers in a distinct timeless quality. Definitely what I would consider an intimate piece of mine from Ryuichi

[@locareamagazine7107]

音に言葉がある。音を通してしか語れない想いがある。

[@user-mp6so9bm9t]

「音に言葉があります。音を通してしか語れない思いがあります。」美しい音楽です。

[@analero1457]

I wanna cry bc this is absolutely beautiful

[@johntrlong]

I would love to meet this wonderful person. such beautiful music.

[@valarmorghulis9311]

Thank you, Sakamoto.. You'll be missed ❤️

[@Skaaygraff]

This is so beautiful, I feel it like something out of Zelda.

[@analero1457]

ME TOO! haha I've put the same comment!

[@marcbiagtan706]

Reminds me of Final Fantasy.

[@nicekazan]

That's right! It looks like into the world a fairy tale.

[@ArdensioYT]

Makes me think of Alundra's soundtrack.

[@milesfolley6840]

@@marcbiagtan706 thinking the exact same thing. 6 preferably.

[@moohwa_3701]

류이치 사카모토 센세가 또 극락 좌표를 찍으셨다ㅠㅠㅠㅠ

[@ROYAL_REBEL]

Homage to Ravel's Bolero at the end. Fantastic!

[@jeprotable]

thank God for this beautiful music

[@42bwawa12]

such a magical piece... it tears me up

[@numi901]

His music is just so amazing when i was younger i didn't like very much this type of music but now i can aprecciate Ryuchi Sakamoto is a great musician

[@quaichouxdaten8809]

From a young age, he was called a professor because he was well versed in all kinds of music, both ancient and modern, eastern and western. We are fortunate to be able to listen to various types of his music. This infinitely beautiful song leaves a deep impression and a deep homage to Ravel with Bolero. Thank you 教授 (kyouju - professor). Rest in peace.

[@TheArawn]

As usual....Fantastic piece by Ryuichi Sakamoto !!

[@n0cturn471]

Magical, amazing.

[@NICKHOT100]

me 10 years ago: "eww this kind of music is weird" me at my 26: "omg this is beautiful!"

[@djserious9341]

NikoO I love this comment because it makes me think about some ways the human brain changes/develops between those ages.

[@austin3967]

lol i thought it was beautiful at 16 lol, 18 now. glad u found this :)

[@universality5316]

I'm 19 now. And this is the masterpiece of humankind. Should say that, before this, when I was 16, I was in love with this composition.

[@Samsgarden]

Orchestral music really is the non-thinking approach to adorning solo artists' work. It's a rite of passage for virtually all established rock bands

[@javier2983]

RIP RYUICHI... FOREVER 😢😢😢😢

[@Jenny-fy9fs]

This is wonderful! thanks for uploading this :D

[@schemagroup1]

Wow just beautiful, a legend! 😍

[@icyleungwk]

Thank you Mr. Sakamoto. Your music is with me whenever I am depressed. RIP

[@wierd_fishez]

Thank you for everything, Sakamoto-san

[@jaya6964]

This piece is so beautiful and emotive. I can’t believe I’ve only just came across it.

[@heedong4260]

me too!!!!! i love it

[@Yigit_Hacioglu]

Beautiful...

[@phuditsongsawat-we1jr]

Thank a lot for your music Mr. Sakamoto Your music has inspired me so much When I hear a news about Sakamoto passed away I feeling sock so much Even you passed away but your music is still alive it still be a good memory when I hear. Rest in peace sakamoto

[@jackofnone500]

Favorite piece from the Maestro Thank you.. may you rest well

[@DolceDaharis]

I love playing this song in my backyard while I suntan or go swimming. Best music to come home to

[@antoniozuozo8125]

Such a strong evocative power. Beautiful!

[@lucaf.8995]

This is not music. This is pure poetry.