Ryuichi Sakamoto - Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

[@johnnylai2307]

Today is December 24, 2024. Merry Christmas Mr. Ryuichi Sakamoto, you will always be in my heart.

[@DanIsHuman]

My younger brother spent three months practicing this to play for us for Christmas today; some tears were shed.

[@hylianbran7273]

Watched the film this christmas... it deeply moved me. Very amazing music

[@miy6060]

みなさんに平和と幸せが訪れますように。。。

[@KWalkerNNK]

BẢN NÀY HAY CỰC

[@ぴーなつ-d8v]

I got known Ryuichi Sakamoto was dead just a few minutes ago. It is very sad, but his works have been impressing many people and he will influence a lot of future artists. What we can do is remembering his name and music to tell future generations how he is great. From Japan. R.I.P. Your music will live in our hearts forever.

[@milessoldier1111]

I'm from Canada, and I'm blessed to have heard this man's voice speak to me through his music.

[@PonytailCanyon]

Wordless prayer from Finland.

[@curtblack686]

I did the exact same thing, rip x

[@FredericDelchambre]

RIP Maestro Sakamoto. From Belgium, and for sure all over the world.

[@liketheleaf]

💔 from France I'm so sad right now like I've lost someone very close to me. Thank you Ryuichisan for your wonderful music and for your presence

[@skypilgrim]

RIP Ryuichi Sakamoto. This is one of the songs that introduced me to his work and ever since I had been a big fan. It's a shame he's gone but his music is timeless.

[@bsame]

He will live on forever in our memories

[@4evernmore]

@@bsame for sure

[@mannyromero6539]

300+ likes from this comment. 300+ people have come to hear his music after his passing within the hour. Astonishing. He surely will not be forgotten.

[@诏谕书]

yes

[@Sepharite]

Listened to him almost weekly.

[@001Geoff]

This is a tune which once you have heard it once it stays with you for ever.

[@andreg8620]

Immediately led here from Bourdain's documentary, Roadrunner

[@1953beetle]

This tune is synonymous with the movie(in which Ryuchi Sakamoto was in as well) Merry Christmas Mister Lawrence. Seen it quite a few times and have the album as well(original pressing). RIP Ryuchi.

[@kshelaanofelaas1967]

The same with ROSE I Feel!

[@marypoppins7]

I first heard when the show came out with David Bowie, s very sad story and double with David gone and Mr Sakamoto

[@1953beetle]

Sad news indeed.

[@DashaSvetlova-wr8uj]

“Art is long. Life is short.” Sakamoto RIP

[@kitegerrrr1523]

再见！

[@ciclobasicodominado3298]

Hippocrates

[@obber9561]

There’s only life …. Until next time bud x❤ sending you love ❤️

[@bille77]

Is it Just me or does this song sound EXACTLY like a Studio Gibhli soundtrack? If so, who copied whom?

[@hoyinching9313]

Indeed

[@Sasyeee]

This sounds like an old heartbreak that you occasionally revisit at 2am, still hurts but youre okay with it now.

[@seppoleonvervloet132]

Spot on

[@massimhb8674]

Why did you have to do me like that bruh

[@bm-ok7sq]

Nobody's ok down here

[@noteateas]

@@bm-ok7sq truly

[@apostoloscy95]

Best description i could find for this song

[@roonkolos]

It took me over 15 years to find this piece. I heard it one single time in my whole life and the main melody I could never forget It wracked my brain for so long that I began to think I made it up. By sheer chance i heard it once again while at home when it just happened to be playing 15 years of waiting to come across it one more time. Every second was worth the wait

[@jordanepstein5969]

damn that must feel gooood!

[@jakes935]

Congratulations, those are the true moments that make worth living.

[@vergiltechtip6383]

F

[@evanuiii]

That's a wonderful story! I'm happy for ya, friend.

[@DanteRossiOfficial]

Yup agreed

[@infinitemars]

It’s another lonely Christmas. I’m here in the middle of the night listening to this song in the comfort of my soft bed, in my warm sheets, with only the sound of my fan whirring in my room & I’m reminded that regardless of how lonely I feel, I am grateful to have a roof over my head and a warm bed to sleep in, and I am grateful to be able to experience such a beautiful and timeless piece of art with you all. Rest in peace Ryuichi Sakamoto & Merry Christmas everyone. 🕊️🎄

[@may2768]

Same here. Merry Christmas to you too ‼️🌲

[@sigmadonnie6081]

Same here. Merry Christmas to all the lonely souls at this time of the year.

[@kwab3n46]

I don't understand I have such a nostalgia with this song, but I'd swear its my first time hearing it.

[@Erithial]

+Jesse Ofosu-Adu Its called great music.

[@djdaisentertainment]

+Jesse Ofosu-Adu The trance music group Watergate used the melody in their rave anthem Heart of Asia.

[@ericoshimatta515]

+Jesse Ofosu-Adu Or maybe you seen the movie with the same name back in the days

[@ericoshimatta515]

+Jesse Ofosu-Adu Or you played this? /watch?v=TwfgP7OtQG4

[@kwab3n46]

Erico Shimatta​ I actually haven't watched the movie before I listened to it.

[@satoshi292]

コメント欄から、世界中で愛されていたんだなと思いました 音楽は国境を超え、人の心に響くんですね より一層、様々な言語でコメントがいっぱいになって欲しいですね

[@TrylleBanjo]

And I love seeing native people appreciate and share the joy of the beautiful things from their culture, with the world ❤ Much love, Miki from Denmark.

[@litom-o2h]

音乐无国界❤

[@lalavin1253]

Feliz Natal aqui do Brasil dez24

[@tamassandor5044]

Engem egyszerűen lenyűgözött a kifejezőkészsége. Egyetlen zongorával is képes tengernyi érzést kiváltani az emberből. Arigato, Ryuichi san!

[@동구라미-x3w]

취업하기 전에 우울하거나 힘들 때 선생님 노래 참 많이 들었습니다. 부디 하늘 가셔서는 병마로 고통받지 않으시고 하고싶으셨던 음악 더 하시면서 평안 하시길.. 삼가 고인의 명복을 빕니다.

[@newjeansneverdie019]

I’m DIVE who came here because of IVE’s song supernova love, and i had no idea that song had such a sad origin😭 this song is heartbreaking… also RIP Ryuichi Sakamoto🕊️

[@obesekaren]

i like IVE but i wouldnt call myself a stan... i thought the new song was cute and catchy but the backlash was too big....

[@sojanik]

@@obesekaren I feel the problem is that poor quality MV...

[@Dontgooglemepls]

THANK YOU!! THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING ILY PLS SPREAD THE AWARENESS

[@Ugo415]

@@obesekaren The Kpop netizen as they would call themselves are absolutely degenerate and will latch onto anything that they can use to spread hate and criticism. It’s okay to like Kpop, just don’t get too deep into it. I love ive’s Supernova Love, but after listening to this, I love this one just as much. Music is music, it’s not a platform people should use to hate on each other. If it sounds good, it’s all the same to me.

[@Sakumayy]

@@DontgooglemeplsTHEY MENTIONED HIM

[@lawrencegullifer4093]

My name is Lawrence. I discovered this song when I was 13 years old and being bullied very badly at school and by my father at home. I’m now 30 and still listen to it. It tells the story of my life. Small and feeble at the start, but growing more confident and defiant on my life, not giving up

[@tommyg1993]

Im greatfull for you Lawrence. Please be happy in life.

[@paulabee81]

I'm glad you had this song to help you through things. Don't let the bullies win 😊

[@zebragiraffe1]

Lovely to hear that you're refusing to let your childhood experiences define who you are now. It must have been awful for you, Lawrence , but you're doing the best that you can now. That perseverance is an admirable trait that you have.

[@68404]

Lawrence, the film was based on a section of the Sir Lawrence van der Post novel, the Seed and The Sower. Read it. It is redemptive.

[@10Marii08]

i wish you nothing but genuine love and happiness from this day forward, You deserve that and more

[@Freeminder-tj5us]

Rest in peace, Mr. Sakamoto. Your music changed the whole world. We’ll miss you forever.

[@ycr0302]

영면하소서 삼가고인의 명복을 빕니다 영원히 우리곁에 음악으로 살아숨쉴겁니다

[@tequilashot_303]

🥲🤲🏻

[@BattleSnakeX10]

My dad died back in 2021. For his funeral I requested that this song to be played at it. He had never watched the movie and never heard the soundtrack, but to me it felt reflective in the sense you could listen to it and think about both the good times and the bad times of either your own life, or of someone you know. This may not be the correct way to interpret this piece, but it's what I think of it whenever I come back to listen to it. Than you Ryuichi Sakamoto for you musical talents, rest in peace.

[@mickertyable]

That’s what I hear too

[@albertbover8367]

This is what good music is made for.

[@Demaxy83]

🤗

[@blickman5090]

​@@albertbover8367 you sir, are correct

[@marielletejada]

It is literally what I experience also. Amazing.

[@xia4283]

I am a teenager in December Christmas 2024,It's such a beautiful song that it made me cry with emotion, it's really touching,I am really impressed, Thank you Ryuichi Sakamoto for making such a beautiful song,rip🕊️

[@nicholasvanorton7840]

Merry Christmas Xia🎭🎄

[@후니훈스-z1x]

병이 악화되어 남은 생이 얼마 남지 않으셨다고 들었습니다. 너무 비통하고 안타깝습니다. 기적이 일어나서 선생님의 몸이 회복되서 공연 직접 듣고 싶습니다. 꼭 회복하시길 바랍니다.

[@mirthacastillo4332]

🙌🏼💐💞

[@cstwwwe]

we miss him

[@Perfection799]

이제는 세상에 없지만 여전히 그립네요 저의 10대에 아주 존경했던 분이였는데😢

[@sweep8273]

Rest in peace, Ryuichi Sakamoto. Thank you for all of your wonderful work.

[@Icewagner98]

Thank you for everything Ryuichi Sakamoto. Your art means more than you know and will live on in the infinity of the hearts of humanity

[@kannakim2213]

Merry Christmas Mr. Sakamoto!

[@Langinia]

😢

[@ThatBigGuyAl]

When I was going through a rough time in my life, I would listen to this song all the time. I’ll never forget a moment I had when I was particularly sad, when I walked down to the local gas station around midnight and the cashier was listening to this song. He seemed sullen and sad as well, and as I put my food on the counter for him to scan, I said, “Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence, I love that song.” His whole demeanor changed and he said, “I didn’t expect anyone coming in here tonight to recognize this.” We made small conversation after that, and we were both smiling as I left the store.

[@da96103]

No ending like: And now we have been together for the last 30 years.

[@patriziatrentin6651]

💎

[@onair6560]

良いお話ですね

[@crownedclown49]

How are you Dave ? How's life ?

[@ThatBigGuyAl]

@@crownedclown49 Hi, thanks for asking! Life isn’t going too bad at the moment actually. 😄What about yours, friend?

[@yeonafr]

Sakamoto-san got diagnosed with bowel cancer. Listening to this brought me to tears. We cant lose a great maestro like him. Please get well soon.

[@truthordare-BEG]

No he should not die..

[@achillesamusic]

Just thought i'll just listen to his masterpieces again and then there's this comment Holy fk pls get well soon :(

[@DirtyBeatsBassTV]

oh no :( my mom just passed from that a few weeks ago :( i came here to hear this in this sad time

[@PascalHeyrman]

@@DirtyBeatsBassTV I hope you are well, I wish you a lot of strength these days

[@DirtyBeatsBassTV]

@@PascalHeyrman

[@creman-seyachan]

Rest in peace Sakamoto sensei. Masterpieces never die and live in everyone's heart forever.

[@YY-qu4zq]

クレマンセヤチャン

[@bitrab4279]

音楽で、戦争は止められない でも、優しさや癒しを与えてくれる 世界中で、もしかしたら宇宙全体で、愛される曲 宇宙全体が穏やかで、優しい気持ちに包まれますように… 映画を見たことがないのですが、切なすぎて見るのが辛そうです…

[@powerlinemisfortune]

He left an enormous legacy for future generations to explore. Rest in peace, king. You fought well and we'll never forget you.

[@hyg2688]

혼자 있고 싶을 때 이 음악을 듣습니다. 제 친구는 은둔형 외톨이입니다. 그 친구와 함께 여생을 보내고 싶은데... 좀처럼 그 친구의 마음을 바꾸기가 쉽지 않네요. 그 친구에게 이 음악의 풍경을 보여주고 싶습니다. 울고 싶을 땐 마음껏 울어라고 이 하얀 눈밭 위에서 그렇게 그 친구도 울고 저도 울고 서로에게 위로가 되고 싶습니다. 류이치 사카모토씨 당신의 음악은 언제나 저에게 위로가 됩니다. 하늘 나라에서 부디 그동안의 아픔을 잊고 행복하시길 바래요. 메리크리스마스 미스터 로렌스

[@chris92945]

Rest in peace Sakamoto-sensei. Thank you for all the timeless music.

[@PokerPoker-w3r]

which anime are the backing vocals from?

[@aliochafonseca5973]

Merry Christmas Mr Sakamoto ❤

[@zacharyknight4302]

I’m normally not one to mourn the death of famous people however this one hits hard. I would’ve never bought a piano if it wasn’t for my desire to be able to play even a fraction of what Mr Sakamoto could. He’ll always be the greatest in my eyes and I’ll never stop listening. Thank you for everything Rest Peacefully.

[@gunthertobias3909]

I love Sakamoto .. always and forever

[@veg411]

It hurts more knowing Yukihiro Takahashi just passed in January too.

[@lornemcneil]

But y play ,all that matters 😊❤

[@CC3193]

This is one of the most beautiful songs my husband and I have ever heard. Five years ago when our son was born three months early, we would play this song to him in his isolette crib in NICU. He loved to hear our voices and he loved hearing music. Although tiny, he was a strong baby, and after many long months, a lot of equipment, medication and caring he made a recovery. He is a very happy, inquisitive, loving and fun little boy now, and he will start school in about a week.

[@acarna6669]

So happy to hear :)

[@yinnnnnn06]

Happy to hear that!

[@stupor_mundi]

💖

[@interludesoulout]

God bless you and your family :)

[@connormurphy1584]

Bless you and your son. I'm glad it worked it out. That's beautiful.

[@jamiewheeler1840]

Would have never started playing piano if it wasn’t for this man or this piece of music. One of the best musicians I’ve ever heard. Rest In Peace.

[@ju5tm398]

I wouldve quit piano over 3 years ago if it wasnt for this piece... RIP

[@rebeccaelliott9770]

Did you learn to play the song??

[@jamiewheeler1840]

@@rebeccaelliott9770 yeah, long time ago. Always been my favourite to play

[@madlad847]

same

[@EpicIntegral]

I’m starting my piano learning journey just now. This piece inspired me a lot. Hope I can learn this piece soon.

[@PaleBlueDott]

Whenever I hear this song, I imagine someone who visits the place he grew up and remembers how beautiful it used to be and how it isn't anymore and everyone he knew and loved is gone. But there is a hint of hope, because he knows that, at least he got to live those beautiful moments and they will always stay dear inside his heart. It fills my eyes with tears of sadness and nostalgia.

[@iamdeathnote]

Some people's life in a nutshell .

[@SarcasticCupcake223]

its funny how certain things can trigger certain visuals or memories

[@darkomusic01]

@Zane Armstrong And the unfulfilled love between the Japanese commander of the camp and one of the prisoners (played by David Bowie), hence the lyrics to the original song with David Sylvian on vocals "Forbidden Colors" 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

[@低碳滴猫猫]

焦躁浮动的心绪会被平复

[@Rinoaeris]

I love this. A perfect description

[@산타는산타지룽]

역사의 남을 천재 작곡가의 명복을 빕니다. 10대시절부터 당신의 음악을 들으며 맑은 영혼과 다양한 색깔의 영감들 그리고 뜨거운 에너지를 수없이 받아왔습니다. 당신의 큰 영향력이 전세계인의 마음 속에 퍼져있습니다. 부디 가슴을 당당히 펴고 또 다른 여정을 자랑스럽게 걸어가시길 빕니다.

[@もん-l6w]

One of my biggest regrets is that I got to know Ryuichi Sakamoto too late to be able to go to his concerts. Thank you for the notes that can last forever.

[@zach_ckz1453]

Same 😭

[@maknyc1539]

i went to his concert today it was virtual reality concert and u could see him playing and walk around it was so cool

[@b_ks]

Likewise

[@mikeyminie]

i only found out about his music like a week before he passed 🙁🙁🙁

[@Redmancala]

A somber, reflective tune I listen to every Christmastime. Brings memories of those who are no longer around, but who there are still memories of.

[@peachi_mixi]

Just heard about his passing and went back to listen to this masterpiece again. Such an amazing, powerful musician. Rest in peace Ryuichi Sakamoto 💚

[@nickkohlmann]

I am here for the same reason. I don't think I've ever had tears in my eyes at the passing of a composer before, but here I am. Sakamoto is the reason I started playing Piano. I will continue to learn his pieces and honour his wonderful creations.

[@AmbitionMusic]

so nostalgic and I don’t know why

[@bella3419]

for me too

[@benjaminl429]

Because every chord is a 7th

[@jerrymei2511]

Also it might be cause you heard it a long time before. Cause the movie was released in 1983

[@fcku69]

Then it's nothing

[@supervoid5749]

@@benjaminl429 is that also why Joe Hisaishis music oftentimes sounds that way to me? a lot of the ghibli soundtracks convey a similar feeling i think.

[@stefanoperoni6059]

I believe that in 100 years there will still be many people who will feel the same emotions that we feel today when we listen to this timeless masterpiece.

[@jnoels29]

Music such as this will stand the rest of time and rightly so. Truly incredible.

[@colletteotoole4337]

Yes definitely hun

[@teap5878]

Merry Christmas, Mr. Sakamoto

[@bryanabarca9860]

1:58 this transition reminds of me of that moment when you’re crying and you’re in the depth of your sadness, and the grief starts to subside, you wipe your tears away and the healing process can begin - Sakamoto is truly the king of the piano

[@samwisegamgee1243]

I wonder what Mr. Sakamoto is thinking of as he plays this. His face is serene, with an occasional smile.

[@sallyjohnson5985]

Nakkid Frodo Thinking of David Bowie?

[@zweij]

@@sallyjohnson5985 same!!!

[@inactive_ina]

I can say for a fact that playing the piano feels something like meditation, after practicing playing a song the muscles in your hands will get used to the keys. As a result most of the time when I play piano I'm normally thinking about hitting the right keys or not screwing up, but I also feel very relaxed. Maybe it's just me, but playing Piano is like a kind of Zen, you aren't really thinking about anything besides the sound of the music.

[@selarmajak7887]

@@inactive_ina true, when you get used to playing a song you get into some kind of a trance - at least I do- it's like I'm not there anymore, something close to ecstacy. Something that can't be achieved doing anything else

[@carolewilson1311]

He be playing is harp he died not long ago

[@BaptisteLee]

Rest in peace Mr. Sakamoto. You will forever be missed. The world has lost another giant today.

[@annc3443]

Merry Christmas, Mr.Ryuichi Sakamoto😭 forever in my memories 😭

[@romualdo73]

This is not a song. This is a poetry

[@wingaard]

NO , it is about Japanese war atrocities. Not poetry fool !

[@uncleusuh]

Of course its not a song, its piece you fool

[@johnlock9579]

It is a hymn to mankind

[@13ichirouyuukijun15]

@@wingaard おい、言葉に気お付けろ、この、クズが。

[@은빈-n7u]

@@13ichirouyuukijun15 でも、事実だろ？

[@山姉さん]

このピアノソロの演奏を聴き、泣きそうです。こんなにも心に響く演奏を聴くのは久々です。 心が浄化されるようです。 感動をありがとうございました!!

[@ludbud57]

Rest in Peace, Ryuichi Sakamoto. This song is a timeless masterpiece. Thank you.

[@Dont_never_give_up]

좋은 곡을 선물해주셔서 감사합니다. 여긴 춥네요, 따뜻하게 쉬길 바래요.

[@BobSaysWhat22]

I will forever regret that I didn’t go see your live show. Rest In Peace Mr Sakamoto. Your music Inspired and touched so many people’s heart and soul around the world.

[@nicolopalazzo7515]

the first part of the song represents perfectly that feeling of sadness and emptiness, until 1:58, that describes the moment you know you have to take your life in your hands, and get better for yourself. Music really helps people's emotions

[@Pravduh]

♥️ thank you for your comment🕊🥲

[@manuelamingioni1307]

Music is food for our soul 🤗🎶❤️

[@quintenskevin]

Everyone have noticed this.

[@marielsalazargomez5153]

Waooo que tal interpretación, algo asi la siento yo..

[@kankeihatsu291]

Literally my favorite part of this song

[@explosion5022]

This is probably my favorite piece of piano ever. RIP Mr Sakamoto

[@Yuki-mm7dd]

2024年になっても教授の音楽はいつまでも生き続けていて私の心に響いています。

[@lauraholliday9343]

to me this sounds like being sat inside with someone you love while it rains outside on a warm spring day watching the rain trickle down the window , no idea why

[@paulborkowski4565]

Beautiful description.

[@realityrupture536]

s a t

[@TheMuajhmoo]

For me, I feel like it’s a winter night sitting by the fireplace in your comfortable napping rocking chair. Or just reading a book, maybe even drawing, studying. Anything. You hear the fire crackles and you see the night outside the window full of snowflakes slowly drifting in the calm wind. You smell the cedar wood, burning fire place, and cup of coffee or maybe even pumpkin spice. And it just continues on into the deep night.

[@MeiZu0606]

beautiful feeling 😍

[@nezkeys79]

Impressionists

[@Bangtannies.07]

Rest in peace Ryuichi Sakamoto. You will always be a legend , inspiration and this masterpiece is so beautiful that you get lost with your own thoughts

[@DHawkBeats]

Here from rogue wave, so glad they introduced me to this beautiful piece with their amazing beatbox rendition of it

[@devin_booker6642]

me too

[@cheflazy]

Yessssss duude

[@fokusnikfm]

Haha same

[@pillowsnuggler9271]

bro same hahaha!

[@ryanborges0]

Esh esh

[@junhaokong2547]

艺术经得起时间的推敲，14年后的这个时候没人会记得ive和davidguetta的supernovalove，但我确信14年后我还会再听Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

[@naomi2389]

Fr

[@daxing7789]

刚听了下supernova love, 那是个什么玩意🙄

[@nataliechan9149]

don't think Ive's song is supposed to outshine this.... these are two completely different genres so your comparison is not necessary

[@kimjiwon030]

1983년 작품

[@搞笑女阿妍]

我覺得原版比較好聽，ive的那個真的不知道是什麼東西

[@youtubeuser2352]

The past few weeks I have been feeling off - the intense anger I have when I was growing up was back sitting on my chest and I could not pinpoint where it was coming from. This song along with On The Nature Of Daylight (Max Richter), S.T.A.Y. (Hans Zimmer) and I Am the Antichrist to You (Nu Deco Ensemble & Kishi Bashi) have been my rotation to soothe my soul. Last night, while I was listening to my playlist, I came to realize where the anger was coming from - it was because I will be visiting home. And there are realities at home that I have not accepted yet and so the anger was a mask for my agony. When I go home, I will see the heavy weight my mother has to carry for being a caretaker of my father, a man who never treated her well. He suffered a stroke years back and became half paralyzed. Since then, my mother has been sacrificing to tend to his needs. Two months ago, his health has worsened. Now, he is bed ridden and is no longer mobile. I'll be seeing my mother doing 10x more sacrifice. I'll see her tired, barely sleeping. And I am afraid to look at my mother's pale and scrawny face - and notice the lines, wrinkles and visible stress creeping in. As my cousin told me a week ago that he was not able to recognize my mom because she lost weight and aged a lot (must be from the burden she is carrying). A moment ago, I was about to pack my things since in 9 hours I'll be hopping on the plane on my way home - but out of nowhere I decided to open Facebook which I only do once in a couple of months (I guess this is my self's resistance to going home) and the first post I saw was about Ryuichi Sakamoto's passing. I quickly jumped to Google to confirm the heartbreaking news and next thing I know here I am writing this comment. This is the first time I am leaving such a comment on KZbin, sharing a personal piece of myself to a bunch of strangers on the internet (I know it's messy and all over the place). But why am I doing this? Because this song is close to my heart. I grew up with a lot of anger hidden inside of me - in fact, I was good at hiding it that nobody could tell that. People would just describe as a someone with a stoic and serious expression. The first time I heard this song, it helped me come into terms with the anger inside of me - this song helped me welcome it, sit with it and accept it. For the first time in my life I was at peace with the anger inside me. This song was there by my side when I stared at the walls and the ceiling for hours with the wave of emotions inside of me. This song has accompanied me to many nights where I cried myself to sleep. This song helped me cried - because I needed to cry. Cry my heart out because of anger, because of anguish, because of grief. And because I cried my heart out, the load inside my chest lessened. This song did not only helped me lament the realities of life. But this song helped me carry on and move forward. This song is forever etched in my soul. Thank you Mr. Sakamoto for your music. It lives on with me. 11/13/2023: To anyone who took the time to read this long post, I left a comment below and shared something I learned. I hope it will be worth your time and attention. // I

[@alfredrutz7830]

..... fascinating story !

[@xxxLaDiAnAxxx]

thank you for sharing your story made me tear up, hope your mother can find peace and happiness soon.

[@mayavril1]

Wow thank you so much for sharing this and you know as I read your comment it gave me am epiphany of how I've been feeling lately- a feeling from the past that I too bury. Thank you. I totally relate and I hope your visit to your parents will be good and harmonic 💜

[@maralb745]

your comment made me cry

[@kevinjeffreys967]

Wow, the only essay I would be willing to read as a 15 year old fr

[@SanghyunP]

when i was in college, i took understanding of modern dance class. professor asked us to do a dance performance as the final report. i spent the whole semester without prepping, and then one day before the performance day, i came to listen to this music. something occurred inside me then and i decided to improvise dance to this music. so i did, professor gave me A minus as i remember correctly. it was a surreal experience and 20 years later now i can still feel the thrill, tense and humor of my act and this beautiful music. thanks for all who read my little story :-)

[@mila.5371]

I can understand why you would choose this music ,I personally like it

[@阎魔爱-s3c]

I also like this music.Thanks for sharing your good story.(｡･ω･｡)ﾉ♡

[@sylvrain]

Wow. Evidence of a powerful emotional connection you felt to this music. Thank you for sharing.

[@bxnkaii]

Vincent Lawrence hi,is this song dedicated for u,Mr.Lawrence ?

[@onotomo8103]

As I listened his play, I read your comments. what a story !

[@ayaemon082]

R.I.P., Sakamoto-san. You and your music will be remembered forever.

[@Wibboo]

I feel a deep sadness knowing that i had no idea he died until today (Nov 2024). Rest in peace, Mr. Sakamoto.

[@sahrdevachan5370]

I learned how to play this in 2004 when I was 14 and my music teacher said it was from a famous war film. I remembered only this song on the piano since then, i tried to find out what film it was for so long and I gave up. But i just saw the film tonight 14 years later haha. life is funny like that!

[@willowhispp6056]

Sahr Devachan what is the name of the film??

[@sahrdevachan5370]

@@willowhispp6056 Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence

[@nksadjks6841]

@@willowhispp6056 Furyo ( International Name: Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence).

[@jimmyviana943]

Where did you find the movie?

[@Andulsi]

great movie

[@icosahydro]

I don't know Sakamoto's work as much as I should, but I know he pierced my heart with this theme. Thank you for everything, Sakamoto-sensei.

[@someone1901]

I wanna share a little story under this beautiful song. When I was in high school , there was a cute boy that I liked. He was quite shy I’d say. He didn’t talk much. But we shared same classes , and he was even my desk mate in some of them.I was always the one to start a conversation,but he was always the one who ended it . And this one time he had earphones on so I asked him what he was listening. He told me it was just some melody , and for the first time he asked me something. He asked if I wanted to listen to it. And I did . I didn’t really liked it at the time but I lied saying it was the most beautiful thing I have ever heard . We talked and talked and at the end I finally had a courage to ask his number , I said I wanted the link and if he was fine with sending it to me (I don’t even know why I said that lame excuse) he just smiled and said yes. After a while we started messaging to each other everyday and we became serious after 3 months. We have dated for 3 years and this one time he took me to a restaurant and he went to go to the bathroom. And suddenly I heard this song playing , I recognised the song right away. Looked back ,there he was playing the piano( he had 0 experience with piano so I was indeed shocked) (it wasn’t the perfect performance but for me it was amazing) that’s when he asked to marry me . I cried like a b . (Just so you know neither of us really liked this ,it just happened to be in one of his playlist. I thought it was his favourite melody since he was messaging me about it non stop and he thought I liked it since I always responded. But now it is indeed our favourite melody )

[@pol4k306]

Wow! Read your story with the song behind was very touching

[@jasonchen6840]

thanks for the story!

[@karinwu7777]

好美的回憶❤

[@catarinaprimer]

Such a beautiful story❤❤❤ thank you for sharing ❤❤❤

[@ROYAL_REBEL]

Ok good story but to not like this song the first time you heard it? Yishhhh.

[@n.hidechan7638]

2024年に見ている人、いますか？たくさんの人が見ていますよね？

[@jess7142]

Miss him very much. He would have brought us so many wonderful songs if he were alive. RIP

[@お餅-l7m]

見てる。 ほんとに寂しい。 でも、坂本さんの曲は永遠に生き続ける。私達が見ることのできないような遠い未来まで。

[@steampunk329]

​@@お餅-l7m와우 그의 생보다 더 오래 산다고만 생각했지 우리의 생보다도 더 오래 남을 거란 생각은 미처 못 했습니다!

[@steampunk329]

마지막 황제, 하이 힐즈, 메리크리스마스 미스터 로렌스, 철도원, 남한산성 그 주옥 같은 ost 잊을 수가 없어요. 히사이시 조와 함께 제가 아는 유명한 일본인 작곡가이자 뮤지션! 생면부지의 우리들에게도 기꺼이 와닿은 당신의 음악들 너무 감사합니다. 부디 영면하소서.

[@anakwesleyan]

Its September 2024, and this song gets popular again after IVE's new song using sample from this song

[@JennySchmelzer]

Lee Felix you give the best song advices indeed 🤍

[@Blunt2]

I'm just waiting to see people who saw Rogue Wave cover this come to this video and enjoy the original. Esh!!

[@DHawkBeats]

That’s where I’m from too!

[@Essnowball]

Same -_-

[@Vee-bv1vh]

Esh!!!

[@zxibs3645]

i was like, have i heard this melody before?

[@suprax_gaming9862]

Same bruh ESH!

[@frankvazcar1696]

To anyone having a rough time: Merry Christmas. It will get better. Be safe, be strong and be yourself.

[@randomguyiguess3241]

Thank you :))

[@irishcowboy42]

Ryuichi is an amazing man, a humanitarian, a person who truly cares about the world, an activist who does. An Oscar winner for 'The Last Emperor' and robbed of one with 'The Revenant' due to an absurd technicality. His work displays an array of artists that sampled his work, wanted to work with him in some form or just simply used his melodies. From Michael Jackson to Madonna or Eric Clapton, the list is endless. On hearing that his cancer had returned was a devastating blow to the man himself but to all those who love him, both family and fans who wish the great man and i mean a 'great man' all the support he deserves. Watashi no sonkei.

[@elliotharris3965]

I just discovered this man today and this even hurts me

[@bodhid]

Beautifully put my friend.

[@Sundaymond]

날이 추워질수록 더 따뜻하게 다가오는 곡

[@geeriebeeri]

Rest in peace Ryuichi.Thank you for all the wonderfull feelings you gave us with your fantastic music.We will never forget you

[@tashamorriss8997]

I always cry when I hear this. Reminds me of dead friends, lost loves, David Bowie (RIP), and of all the lonely, heartbroken ppl in the world. This piece of music is haunting

[@dennisdoesburg653]

Same here....🎭

[@Zlord3]

I met sakamoto and his wife. I am lucky.

[@ekNYC]

Really? I met him only once in NYC at the signing event for The Revenant.

[@paulandreigillesania5359]

Must be such a surreal experience

[@jiratchayakriya5124]

Wait ? sakamoto divorce his wife 2006 and live alone since then, i wonder how you meet him with his ex wife?? because they're not live together anymore

[@zeropr0ductions631]

@@jiratchayakriya5124 maybe it was before 2006

[@freddieedwards100]

Akiko Yano is an accomplished musician in her own right!

[@flyd_8328]

坂本龍一さんがもういないと思いながら曲を聴くと自然と涙が出てきます。 素晴らしい音楽をありがとう。 安らかに眠ってください。

[@LvpvS]

we should pray for Maestro Sakamoto. He is sick beacause of a throat cancer. Merry Christmas Maestro Sakamoto

[@mariyannuism]

+Lvpvs91 Good news! According to a recent interview, he's almost completely recovered. There's the chance the cancer may reappear in the future, but he says he's talking care of himself so it doesn't happen.

[@LvpvS]

Wow, that's wonderful!!! thank you so much for these news Maria!

[@tungstenwhizard4361]

He did not! He is still alive.

[@axleblaze123]

Your thinking of David Bowie

[@mattgamei5vods649]

@@mariyannuism Does she know?

[@raginbakin1430]

Sakamoto once said that he has spent the last half century wondering “What is music?” I don’t know if he ever found a satisfactory answer, but there can be no doubt that the thing to which he devoted his life was music- music that tells stories, music that touches hearts, music that both hides the artist and strips him bare before the world.

[@cosmicstargazer10]

I could never have put it as eloquently as you just did.

[@魚板-x6f]

Rest in peace Mr Sakamoto,you and your music will be remembered forever.

[@dreamcore4787]

thank you felix. great piece of art. may mr.sakamoto rest in peace. 💗

[@katielovett4593]

I found this song because of Suga from BTS. I watched his documentary where he met with Ryichi in his apartment in Tokyo and they played this song together on the piano and I was crying, knowing that by the time this documentary came out he had already passed makes it so much more special and poignant. I am glad to have discovered his music, its beautiful 😌

[@mk-yn9gg]

Merry Christmas Everyone! Let us pray for Mr. Sakamoto fast recovery.

[@kdevinturner8778]

Sakamoto will always look out for us. Good or bad.

[@nancyycho]

He died today 😔 RIP

[@ruriwch2]

@@nancyycho No, he died at 3/28.

[@TooniToni-yn3cd]

Before i die, i want to hear it directly in concert with my ear once. i could never forget my emotion when i'm first heard that song

[@wingaard]

When you read of the barbaric treatment from the survivors - yes its very sad. One of the worst episodes in human history.

[@roberthanlinefilms]

I saw him play it in Seattle maybe 20 years ago. I cried.

[@KM41867]

@@wingaard What is this referring to?

[@Ginronmaster1994]

He played it live in LA a few years ago, i think he said it would be his last time playing his piano pieces live.

[@carpetbaggerface]

@@Ginronmaster1994 just my luck!

[@miy6060]

この曲をいろんな方が弾いていますが、やはり教授の演奏がとても大好きです。 大好きだから涙がでます。

[@chloechong6205]

this really sounds like you’re sitting down on the steps right outside your house, resting your head on your significant other as it rains. you two are reminiscing about the time you’ve spent with each other, every single mistake and every single joyful occasion comes flooding into your head.

[@skylerrutherford6895]

Bro, why you gotta make me think of emotional things like that

[@BreeQuinn]

yes. just yes

[@bongdong9154]

oddly specific but ok

[@AngloPatriot]

Exactly that

[@wetnotebook3679]

jezz men, right in the feelings, your description is something magical.

[@dumbbear9874]

The melody from heaven

[@thegentlemanthief9814]

Every note, every little phrase he holds, every bit of silence in between lines, every feels so...personal. This isn't a man performing for an audience. This is a man playing a song for anyone that wants to listen to his heart. And he really does put his heart into every single note. This is the type of piano player I want to be. I never want to play to the point that I can play everything as intended. Because then there won't be anything of me in the sound that comes out. I know nothing about Ryuichi Sakamoto, but I can hear every part of him in this piece. Listen to a recording of this song, then listen to this one. I hope you'll understand what I mean.

[@francescoscanu6957]

Good luck in pursuing your dream❤

[@Fififogone]

I do understand, and it makes me want to pick up the piano again, in part because playing organically and emotionally is a gift I have been told I have from the time I was five years old and began lessons. Placing my ego aside, Sakamoto is a true artist.

[@李佳萱-t9o]

你的音樂會永遠留在世界上療癒所有人！ I love your music, 沒有病痛了！ 從你的音樂聽到你那豐富的情感！ 你是我最尊崇的音樂人 雖然你已離去一段時間，但我還是很愛你的音樂

[@uabbo762338]

佳萱你不孤單

[@ambrisia84]

Questa è una di quelle composizioni che non mi stancherò mai di ascoltare. Che la terra ti sia lieve Maestro!

[@JulianF]

I saw him live back in 2019, and I’m so grateful that I had the chance. Rest well, Sakamoto San. Thank you so much for all the inspiration you gave me and many others with your music.

[@偲齊]

原曲好好聽 有一種哀傷的感覺 跟改編後的歌給人的感覺完全不一樣

[@dishevelledartist]

This piece creates a sense of bittersweetness for me, like something beautiful is coming to an end, or I'm reminiscing about a happy memory. It's amazing how music can make you feel such complex emotions.

[@putaro.n]

生きてきた中でピアノ少ししか聴いてないけど、 今まで聴いた中で一番すき

[@호호바-m1t]

그렇네요!

[@antomat85]

Hearing this. You feel the emotion in your belly first. Then it comes up to your heart, moving the coldness, and up to your throat, you feel the knot. And tears after that...

[@AlvinaYunoa]

Mattew very true

[@giuliogrifi7739]

Matthew...I, personally, think that this is not music for bellies...I'm not kidding !

[@diplomasaurus4232]

Yep,😭😭😭

[@루틴-l7p]

I love Felix's taste in music.👏🏻💗

[@Cecilia-sendai506]

Stay♡

[@valezando]

Grazie Maestro, per averci regalato tante melodie meravigliose… il nostro corpo muore ma la Bellezza e la Poesia rimangono per sempre

[@umsuk16]

一生好きです。 この曲はどれだけ時代が変わっても永遠に残ってほしい曲。

[@滋賀ちゃん]

明日香まっくす　 おれは二チャンネルの名言集のBGMで好きになった …かも

[@DX.C]

[チンコの天使]天チンコブラスター 29493 俺もやʬʬʬ

[@滋賀ちゃん]

@@DX.C こんなところに同士がｗ あの名言ってもとのスレがほしいよなぁ~ｗ

[@滋賀ちゃん]

@@ドスマッカォ-o1t お、同士がたくさんいて嬉しいです このコメントを見つけられたのも運命ですよね いつまでも聴いていたいです

[@Danila_02]

Hey je comprend rien

[@sarahdelepine1016]

Goosebumps and tears whenever i listen to Mr Sakamoto's music. There's something terribly beautiful and that overcomes humanity in his art, as if he was connected to Mother Earth's spirit through his music. That's how i feel about this one of a kind artiste

[@annaopara5402]

Beautiful piece. Perfect for calming your mind and relaxing your body. Thank you Felix ❤

[@nuqleus5552]

Didn't expect that Rogue Wave bring much impact!

[@yasendai]

I come back to this video every Christmas to listen to this. Merry Christmas.

[@anthonypaule5636]

YAsendai freal it was my favorite song on my iPod shuffle

[@tai9401]

happy christmas!

[@polwok]

Same here, happy Christmas everyone!

[@anishdangol882]

Merry Christmas

[@toydoctorrrs]

Merry Christmas.

[@rii-t.s]

この曲のピアノが1番好き 本当に綺麗な曲。 何年経ってもここへ戻ってきます 坂本龍一さんは天才ですね

[@tumzienight3598]

This was the first ever song I wanted to try learning by myself on the piano. Thank you for letting me listen to such a beautiful song. Rest In Peace Ryuichi Sakamoto.

[@wanqichen]

I heard this song years ago but did not pay attention to it at that moment. One day when I struggled in the dark time, I heard this song again and then cannot control my tears. It's like the last singing from the nightingale pressed her heart closer against the rose thorn, which is quite sad but also warm. I felt like somebody hug me and got more courage to keep going.