Ryuichi Sakamoto and David Sylvian - "Forbidden Colors" (Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence OST)

[@omanmc]

Farewell Mr. Sakamoto - thanks for those beautiful melodies. Long may you live in another universe.

[@n00ph]

this piece had such a massive impact on me during a very important part of my life. i'm saddened to hear about ryuichi sakamoto's passing. his work is so beautiful and will be with me for the rest of my life.

[@GaryEbdon-kr7jb]

Me too This song has underpinned my life at many points. R I P MR SAKAMOTO I will always wear forbidden colours ! Xxx

[@d1654]

My love wears forbidden colours... RIP Ryuichi Sakamoto.

[@ruvelhagen]

This song is a prayer.

[@camacaja1]

This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written RIP Ryuichi

[@katrinwoggon7228]

Rest in Peace, Mr. Sakamoto. You will be forever in my heart

[@alm9368]

I love the original version, with the synthetizers and Mr. Sylvian's voice. OMG, it's wonderful.

[@Kite2554]

Such an overlooked singer... Thanks to a friend, years ago, Peter. I now know about David Sylvian.

[@MilkBreakMinecraft]

Make sure to check out Japan. Sylvian was the vocalist in that band.

[@chickedeedee292]

Sylvian has been in the music industry for decades

[@aiscorp]

please forget

[@Kite2554]

@@MilkBreakMinecraft I know, but thanks!

[@ashleyhansen6927]

@@aiscorp lmao

[@eclairis]

As artists, we live forever through our work. Even long after our deaths, so long as we're able to touch the hearts of even a single person through our art, it's like we've never been gone at all. Rest in peace, Sakamoto sensei ❤️

[@christopherjones7151]

beautiful

[@TomMcCauley1993]

Hear hear! Lovely sentiment!

[@kaoriyomiuri2683]

🥲🫂❤

[@camacaja1]

❤

[@michaelgoldwyn2182]

Beautiful and heartbreaking....what a great world we live in with David Sylvian and Mr Sakamoto

[@aiscorp]

what a great world we live in without! David Sylvian!!!

[@edmonddantes3640]

Over 30 years since I have listened to this song, still haunting.

[@kimoiojiisan5146]

This is one of the most favorite music I have ever known.

[@grbookworm1984]

Rest in peace, Mr. Sakamoto

[@gapcreekvideos8588]

I first heard this song and music on a local FM station and immediatly bought the soundtrack, we saw the movie shortly after and the music was a powerful part of the movie. RIP Ryuchi Sakamoto

[@alisonsalt5149]

Still sounds flawless all these years later...

[@tiino-haha-toone]

７年前、坂本龍一さんが好きだった母の葬儀にこの曲を使わせていただきました。 映画も子供の頃母に連れられ何度も観に行きました。 母に会いたくなるとこの曲を聴いています😢 坂本さんも昨年黄泉の国に旅立たれました😢 好きだった人がまた１人居なくなって寂しいです…

[@chairsmissing]

I must've listened to this version alone non-stop for the last hour.

[@Truthasvictim]

This is an utterly brilliant composition on any level you want to dissect it from. Ryuichi's use of that haunting melodic line against the changing chords, and its powerful transformation when he sings "millions are willing to give their lives." It's easily one of the most melancholic pieces I have ever heard, distilling the sheer horror and insanity of war into something divinely beautiful. If this piece can't bring a tear to your eyes, then probably no music can. Sylvian delivered a great set of lyrics and singing too and the movie itself was great too, as paindful as it was to watch.

[@danielwa4819]

its less about distilling the madness of war to the beautiful than about the importance of tolerating difference. the admiration of the other as pure difference, the sharing of one world that ends with death. thats what makes it poignant. and it extends to us all and every single relationship.

[@danielwa4819]

"millions are willing to give their lives" is an expression of the importance that person is, not just to the lover but attests to the power of the other to many others.

[@jogrant3851]

@@danielwa4819 You said that really well, I agree this movie is all about accepting differences, and it shows how rich life is if you do accept, because we are all human, we all laugh, cry and we make powerful relationships (to our own hearts).

[@OneMountainNine]

Grateful we made a big sojourn to see this when it was released in the theatres

[@michaellee7960]

And now Sakamoto is gone. Can’t believe it.

[@pohjax1]

Ryuichi Sakamoto - Rest In Peace.

[@all37en]

RIP Ryuichi Sakamoto. While he constructed many compositions throughout his life, this one has a special place in my heart. He will be missed by many, but never forgotten🎹🎶🎼 MERRY CHRISTMAS MR. LAWRENCE

[@nextbestsuperstar9093]

I will always remember this immortal tune 🎉

[@hamburgareable]

Ryuichi was a gifted and eclectic musician as well! Thank you, Ryuichi! May you fare in the heavens! 😇🙏

[@nextbestsuperstar9093]

I simply love this tune, o negai shimasu! Rest in peace, Ryuichi, you will be missed forever. My heart goes out to all you wonderful Japanese people! Totemo ii! This is the real stuff. 😢😅

[@sabiantheomnivore5592]

Moto arrigatou gozaimasu.. Kimi wa sainou desu.. Thank you Japan and Sylvian for the interpretation of this .

[@lisawiggs8220]

unquestionably one of the most evocative, sumptuous soundtracks every composed. The two are them are perfect companions musically, for this song. Also, Ryuichi was AMAZING in that movie. I cried my face off.

[@RetroFan]

Rest in peace Ryuichi Sakamoto.

[@_DARTH2602]

RIP Ryuichi Sakamoto

[@EmmaScarlet1]

Who else could leave something so beautiful on earth?

[@Wickbam1985]

RIP Ryuichi Sakamoto!

[@ryanchen3080]

R.I.P. Ryuichi Sakamoto

[@annajones1885]

Listen alone , pick up on every note,key change and emotion in both music and voice,listen alone with no distractions , then you may understand what I mean, This music will move you xx

[@shaunpeeroo9899]

Probably one of the best pieces of music ever.. Only enhanced by David sylvian.... I've loved this guy since forever

[@suenoble1003]

Hurts my heart ❤

[@alfredrutz7830]

Yes, Anna Together with Beethoven's Ninth: The two most moving and glorious compositions of musical history !!!

[@siientsinger6637]

" Lifetime " away from you ,,,, DS from their 1st album has probably touched every emotion some where, at some time , a personal thing i guess . The " Other side of Life ", i still to this day try to work out where that wants me to go and do.... My bitterst pill, saw Japan 7 times , and id been the previous night, they did two nights at Manchester apolo , then getting a ticket for the fairwel tour , it was tryng to get pink champagne during the Blitz ,,, I find listning to Oil on Canvas really hard ..... RIP Mick, what a genius

[@DeidreL9]

Flawless. Mr Sylvian and Mr Sakamoto. Flawless❤️❤️

[@thebarbaryghostsf]

A fantastic progressive film, and equally fantastic soundtrack. Tragic and beautiful.

[@TomMcCauley1993]

Farewell Ryuichi.... saddened to hear the 3rd battle of cancer came to an unexpected end.

[@toneonatrail]

RIP my beloved Ryuichi .... We have to die. Everyone sometime. It`s so horrible that we have to stand it. All the good Musician are fade already.

[@ewignichjesehn]

still takes my breath away.

[@gda3638]

1952-2023 RIP 🙏

[@andrewbluebells2370]

Great song and a fantastic Movie starring the late David Bowie!!! 💖💖💖

[@joseaugustopratesmagalhaes1855]

DESCANSE PAZ!!!!!!!! GÊNIO SAKAMOTO!!!!!!!!

[@chrisreed3929]

Why, across the last 40 years, are my cheeks always wet when I hear this?

[@marcogruber3807]

Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence. Forbidden colurs

[@veritasabsoluta4285]

LYRICS: The wounds on your hands never seem to heal I thought all I needed was to believe Here am I, a lifetime away from you The blood of Christ, or the beat of my heart My love wears forbidden colours My life believes Senseless years thunder by Millions are willing to give their lives for you Does nothing live on? Learning to cope with feelings aroused in me My hands in the soil, buried inside of myself My love wears forbidden colours My life believes in you once again I`ll go walking in circles While doubting the very ground beneath me Trying to show unquestioning faith in everything Here am I, a lifetime away from you The blood of Christ, or a change of heart My love wears forbidden colours My life believes My love wears forbidden colours My life believes in you once again

[@lisaharrison2738]

Tummy turning tune 😇

[@LaCosmiatradetuMami]

😍

[@CarmeloMotta484]

Gracias por la letra 🌷

[@funkysexy69]

🖤🙏🏽

[@jaimenunes8184]

Yes still a great and beautiful classic

[@LEPERCOLONY1]

Such a brilliant collaboration

[@松田良子-w1b]

この曲のポーカル、デヴィッドボウイかと思ったらシルヴィアンだったんだね。 教授と長年の友人だって言ってたもんな!。 歌声とメロディが見事に調和してホントに素晴らしい🤩🤩

[@andrewwhite8762]

Masterpiece ❤️

[@tamaroniani8205]

It’s 23:51. The world is so scared due to COVID-19. So am I. It’s snowing outside. Heavily. I feel like we’ve started living in the alternative world. Listening to this version. Feel some things may be better. Anyway, whoever reads this, wish you health!

[@frosstbitess]

hope you are well

[@CarmeloMotta484]

🌷

[@andywarrington4738]

life goes on

[@MoKone5]

Lmao, what an exaggerated comment and cringey comment looking back. Just enjoy the music, and live your life. "The world is scared, and so am i" christ sakes, I didn't know I could find myself laughing to this song, but with these comments, i can't help it. LOL

[@Britgirl58]

I remember playing the single record over and over again when I was living at my Mother-in-laws home before moving to the US, so 1987-1988. One side has this version, the other is the instrumental version. When I say over and over I mean sometimes all day! Haunting and beautiful, sad and poignant.

[@CrisLifeCoach]

It seems to me there’s a flavor of Nightporter song from David in this anthological tube which I hold dear to my heart ❤️ RIP Koichi S Live long Your Spirit ❤

[@lapecoraneradellafamiglia]

Mr. Sakamoto is known for his ties with Bossa Nova. He has taken part in Morelenbaum², a project of his long term cellist, Jacques, with whom he covered several Jobim's songs. Something that always brings to mind this connection are the very first melodies of this tune. Pay attention. It reminds "Pela Luz dos Olhos Teus", a song by Mr. Jobim himself. 0:00 to 0:29

[@missmarplemann8574]

Unsterbliche Melodie! Einmal gehört, nie wieder vergessen.....

[@StephenRiley-sz2vc]

Japan such a fascinating country, love this track..

[@pearlha7528]

Missing DBowie and doing all I can to soothe the grief. It has been more than a year. Chanced upon these 2 greats, and I am a new fan of theirs. Thank you for sharing. Thank you DB, the film, the music and film artists, for KZbin sharing platform, for the synchronicity.

[@susanbutler5068]

One of my all time greats. Thanks for the memories..

[@ERENA771]

2016年に お亡くなりになった デヴィッド・ ボウイさんが 歌っているのかと思っていたら 違う方だった それでもこのバージョンは素晴らしいです ありがとうございます

[@HaouDeSoul]

This song brings me a lot of comfort.

[@TheGenreman]

Rip Ryuichi Sakamoto

[@andypewter196]

Rip Mr Sakamoto genius and one off

[@user-vb2jr4vh6d]

RIP Sakamoto

[@danielwa4819]

The longing to be with the other as an impossibility due to difference, and at the end of the day the inevitability of death that collapses all differences to a shared fate. Mono no aware.

[@Snartfoodler]

miss you kevin miss you ryuichi resst in peace i love y'all

[@johngrogan6726]

Timeless

[@janevessey7233]

RIP ❤

[@firstclass5817]

This song is so charming🌹

[@mrhyde536]

2:45 and ongoing this is just huge

[@Suitret]

One of the best voices over this magnificent music.

[@rollsroyce7325]

Arigato gosaimasu Sakamoto San ☝️😔🙏🌠🕊 Really hope you're with Mr.Bowie, in the otherside, in heaven

[@dangon3016]

デビッド・シルビアンが唄う、このバージョンも好きです。

[@難波喜一郎]

そもそもこのジャケットがカッコ良すぎる！

[@angelomelis6095]

La musica ha il potere di fondersi con i sentimenti che uno vive in quel momento per poi diventare indelebili.

[@DerekLyons]

LOVE THE FILM, MUSIC AND ALL!

[@angelgeorgiamae]

Beautiful xxx

[@StephenRiley-sz2vc]

Too young to die, rest easy Mr Sakamoto .

[@NaturaBreeze]

just wow :)

[@ziebanez]

Thanks for good quality :D

[@pepitacolas5003]

Magnifique ❤

[@mjau65]

magic

[@sxturnx_8767]

I just realized what Forbidden colours means.

[@ジョニナツ]

何が悲しいって坂本さんがこの世にいないこと。

[@LingatsuDesignAndDev]

I heard that song somewhere but I can't remember where. A Miyazaki movie ? A video game ? My phone alarm ? More important, it's really beautiful

[@seamusarann4610]

"The Path of Wind" from My Neighbour Totoro has some similarities to this song.

[@長峯えり子]

デビットシルビアン、昔JAPANというグループにいた人かな。声がそうだから、昔、Japan好きだったから、なんか嬉しい。大好きな戦場のメリークリスマスをとても上手く歌っていますね。

[@riccardopetrina4212]

1. I've known about this movie for a very long time but never watched it because I guessed it was one of those movies I want to dedicate myself entirely and uninterrupted for the entire duration. I guess Christmas is now a perfect opportunity. 2. Can't believe it's from 1987, sounds like "early 2000s but a lot of effort went into this to make it an avant-garde song" but it's from 1987. Now I want to see it even more. Hopefully the movie stands out as much as the poster tells me it does, I'm expecting something "Lawrence of Arabia" or "The Legend of 1900" in terms of emotional experience. Farewell Mr. Sakamoto.

[@TheKlip2012]

las mas hermosa

[@user-bj2lu9qt3o]

Good quality. 👍

[@paatatsintsadze854]

Arigato gozaimasu Sakamoto san 💔 ❤

[@themexicanotaku1]

Merry Christmas!!!

[@BlackVeilGothic]

Ryuichi Sakamoto (坂本 龍 RIP

[@jasoncollins865]

The wounds on your hands never seem to heal I thought all I needed was to believe Here am I, a lifetime away from you The blood of Christ, or the beat of my heart My love wears forbidden colours My life believes Senseless years thunder by Millions are willing to give their lives for you Does nothing live on? Learning to cope with feelings aroused in me My hands in the soil, buried inside of myself My love wears forbidden colours My life believes in you once again I'll go walking in circles in circles while doubting the very ground beneath me Trying to show unquestioning faith in everyone Here am I, a lifetime away from you The blood of Christ, or a change of heart My love wears forbidden colours My life believes My love wears forbidden colours My life believes in you once again

[@nagoya_flash0421]

RIP　Ryuichi Sakamoto

[@micky7929]

De mon berceau jusqu'à l'envoi de ce message et j espère jusqu' après mes jou rs et cela en restant fou amoureux de ma femme Merci a vous de rendre cette œuvre accessible #🤓🖖💫

[@StephenRiley-sz2vc]

❤

[@Aleakwe]

👑💜👑

[@spyz1448]

Speaking about the film...Totally underrated...Should be and considered a classic.Probably the inevitable similarities to "The bridge of the river Kwai" didn' t let that happen...But still, a great film and even more a brilliant music...

[@christodowns]

🖤🙏🏼

[@gavagai120]

Thank you sargent caliers.

[@PJ22MR]

Why there is NWR of the left bottom corner of the cover?

[@davidski1983]

❤💕

[@user-hm5hg9jy2t]

Came from Watergate - Heart of Asia and not ashamed of it

[@stevejarred6484]

To me, as an Anglo, Mr. Sakamoto stole the movie. Who was this David Bowie gentleman?