Sorrow in Japan after the death of composer Ryuichi Sakamoto | AFP

[@troygaspard6732]

I am crying as I type this. He was one of my musical heros. My heart goes out to his fellow fans and his friends and family. RIp you handsome genius.

[@LanceCSTCuddy]

It was already hard to listen to Bibo no Aozora without crying. I suspect it will be impossible for quite a while. His music had a strong influence on me and my own creative work. You’re not alone.

[@johndonwood4305]

It was hard for me to accept the passing of Yukihiro Takahashi and now this... Ryuichi Sakamoto, RIP.

[@gigenaia]

i'm right with you... it had to happen right when i discovered both of them and started to really adore their music. sad days man.

[@kevind4850]

He was such a huge talent, and the world will miss him. He left such a wide scope of important music that I hope future generations will come to appreciate. Apart from composer and musician, and producer, he was a wonderful actor as well.

[@eleanorrigby7897]

What an icon What a warrior What a legacy he left behind Hope his soul rests in peace now ❤🕊️

[@wierd_fishez]

Since the news of his cancer prognosis came out in early 2021, I made it a habit to always check news updates about his health. I don't live in Japan so there's really no other way to do it other than googling his name until it became a part of my weekly routine. Hearing about his death shouldn't have been this painful, but I was still shocked when I read the news, like a bucket of cold water was poured all over me. I'm still unable to process it really, along with Takahashi-san's passing, but I know that I'll forever remain grateful for everything they've done - Hosono-san as well, for music as a medium, for society and for the people.

[@sonofhibbs4425]

Same here. I just found out right now. I knew he was fighting cancer last year and just had to keep googling his name as you said to find updates. I’m very sad to hear we lost a huge talent. I am very thankful for his life and the work that he shared. What beautiful contributions! 😢

[@slowbro1337]

I'm saddened by the loss of such a great artist and good man. Peace and best wishes to their family and friends during this time from Texas. Thanks for the musical inspirations over the years and joy you have brought. Rip

[@sweetLemonist]

May you rest in peace you wonderful man. Your music had a tremendous influence in the way I went through and shaped my life. I wish I were able to tell you that...

[@liketheleaf]

I am touched by the words of love and appreciation in the comments; Ryuichi Sakamoto touched a lot of hearts through his wonderful music and his presence. Love from France

[@paulandrew4820]

I love THAT there is still Tower Records in Japan

[@Ljordan093]

Thank you Sakamoto for you and YMO coming to America to perform on Soul Train back in 1980. I’ll remember that moment.

[@hittitecharioteer]

How he never got an OSCAR for the Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence soundtrack I'll never understand. It was as inspirational as Vangelis' Bladerunner. Pure magic. Thanks for some wonderful music, and memorable acting. R.I.P. Sakamoto San.

[@williamgregory1848]

Ryuichi Sakamoto was the Japanese equivalent of Hans Zimmer and John Williams. He helped influence an entire generation of electronic musicians worldwide and had inspired many to pursue film scoring. Rest In Peace Ryuichi Sakamoto 🙏🏾

[@alexanderpieri1971]

So sad 😢. I’m very sad. Your music will be with us forever.

[@RayasNegroOvejas]

"He was releasing new works until very recently, being so active that I didn't really think about his health" - but his two last solo albums was directly connected to his two cancer illnesses… it made it hard for me at least not to think about it, even if he released soundtracks and such in between

[@l1fef0rm]

Such a significant loss. His music will be with us forever.

[@buttergirl2499]

I play the piano and his music are my number one pick on the piano. The news of his passing made me lose spirit. Took me a few days before finally able to play the piano again. Playing "Forbidden Colours" had me crying cause that exact piece was like a piece resembling closure and acceptance of his death

[@jmajesty79]

I am sincerely deeply saddened by the news of his passing, I absolutely loved the work of Ryuichi Sakamoto, a most magnificent composer of the highest calibre. Through music he clearly demonstrated a thorough understanding of the language of the human soul in its nuanced complexities, what a genius he was. I am very grateful for the gift that he shared with the world. The Last Emperor is among my favourite soundtracks of all time an absolute emotional rollercoaster through melodies, Mr Sakamoto did not believe in boundaries that separate people and through his talents he helped take us beyond our mental and visual confinements through his emotionally charged compositions, a true master of his craft! How very sad we won't hear any more music from him...Its a hard one to swallow. I hope that his passing was peaceful x

[@Marvellous328]

Graceful,profound, and touching🌸 Please let me express my highest admiration and gratitude,坂本さん,thank you! Rest In Peace 🙏🏻

[@carl.wunsche]

RIP Maestro, thank you for allowing me to become a musician from the early days I first heard your music.

[@sleuthentertainment5872]

He really made great melodies that could pierce your heart easily. We'll always remember him and the worlds he created with his music

[@Quibblet]

I remember his melodic and lighthearted tracks from the The Adventures of Chatran. Loved how he mixed the electronic instruments (keyboard, synth) with orchestral pieces. He will be missed.

[@zach_ckz1453]

RIP, I am just speechless from the news that he was dead so soon. I didn't expected it to be so soon like tbh man. Thx Mr. Ryuichi Sakomoto a big legend for the music world.

[@psychohelmetfounder]

What a strange week this has been. Now I know why.

[@ShigureYukuNiji]

“The Other Side Of Love”, this is a very beautiful song. Or the theme music for the movie "Poppo-ya" was also good. 謹んで坂本龍一氏のご逝去を悼み、ご冥福をお祈り申し上げます。

[@TheMemil92]

I‘m sad 😢

[@damianhellson9651]

Ryuichi Sakamoto "Acceptance" from the soundtrack of Movie Little Buddha , still listening and remembering my death relatives. RIP you will never be forgotten.

[@Total_Recall]

I had many Yellow Magic Orchestra albums. Computer Game is a classic song. He is actually one of the writers of my ringtone, 'Behind the Mask.' RIP.

[@lukaku10832]

So sad to hear about his dead....

[@Cl4rendon]

I literally sucked in all of his music , drank it, breathed it .....He was a one of a kind to me and will be heavily missed.

[@shannon8634]

💔🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 his music was magical his talent brilliant ❤

[@RazorEdge2006]

RIP Sakamoto-san, one of the greatest musicians of the last 50 years.

[@deanedge5988]

Sorrow all over the world where music and truly beautiful human beings are loved.

[@olft1092]

They will be watching the 'Forbidden colours' Now 🙂💐

[@battistini100]

Ruychi sakamoto david sylvian david Bowie....unforgettable

[@ramironova]

Me encontraba ordenado en un restaurante cuando mire la noticia quería salir de hay para llorar un poco pero ya saben cómo es vivir ocupado, ves a tus héroes morir y quisieras que por un momento el mundo se detuviera para poder tomar un respiro y asimilar la noticia en cuanto estuve en mi auto me incline y no pude evitar derramar unas lágrimas y seguí adelante como siempre pero llevando a cuestas un corazón lastimado por la tristeza, descanse en paz

[@bornshamir7792]

😢Thank you Ryuichi-San! From North America ❤

[@sakurachristineito6428]

Kimi ni mune kyun is my favorite!!!!!!!!! RIP, maestro xx

[@GEMSofGOD_com]

Oh slap. I've only heard bits, but these felt special

[@lean79]

R.I.P Sakamoto San

[@anthonyoliveira4252]

He's is soo nostalgic.

[@SpencerX901]

I'm so sad, finding out today, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Yukihiro Takahashi died, 1 year ago, so sad. 🇩🇰🇯🇵

[@AGRC314]

I love his song El Mar Mediterrani

[@baco82]

The prototype of music genius.

[@keisaboru1155]

Life be life. But his last album was like him telling you that its gonna be soon that he will pass . I feel like these people didn't really commit 😂

[@TomasuDesu]

日本全国の悲しい日ですね

[@CovertYin]

credited for laying the foundation for hip-hop HOW exactly???

[@philippreichert6847]

For example with "YMO"s early use of drum computers.

[@kaffir76]

Is he related to Kyu Sakamoto?

[@RP-jl7zo]

❤❤❤❤😪😪😪😔😔😔

[@meleromariana]

🥺😞🤍

[@Yamamotokenjirou]

テクノドンあるかな？在庫無さそう…｡ まぁスネークマンショーやアフターサービスからテクノドンまで大体持ってるけど。

[@philippreichert6847]

Ars Longa,Vita Brevis

[@nosferatuoddz7974]

Who

[@jmajesty79]

Who are you?

[@Winduct]

Did they expect him to live forever?

[@ChiakiShirakawa]

I am afraid that in Japan, if the TBS lineage of a prominent media takes the initiative to go out of control, there might be a cycle that adversely affects the Sakamoto lineage.

[@Negostrike]

Can you please elaborate?

[@ChiakiShirakawa]

@@Negostrike Do you know Sakamoto family murder in Japan? I criticized the Japanese TBS channel's news editing and management as being so bad that there was no lesson learned from past incidents. And although Japan's medical and public-funded medical care system provides great support for intractable diseases, it does not focus on cancer, so it is often useless in times of need. Below is a quote from Wikipedia "In October 1989, Tokyo Broadcasting System Television (TBS) taped an interview with Sakamoto regarding his anti-Aum efforts. However, the network secretly showed a video of the interview to Aum members without Sakamoto's knowledge, intentionally breaking its protection of sources. Aum officials then pressured TBS to cancel the planned broadcast of the interview."

[@Negostrike]

@@ChiakiShirakawa The murdered lawyer Tsutsumi Sakamoto had no relation at all with Ryuichi Sakamoto. The musician's fame and work make such negative incidents insignificant, especially something from more than 30 years ago.

[@ChiakiShirakawa]

@@Negostrike Have you seen the Japanese movies "Ring" and "Death Note"? Do you know about Japan's Crazy Kamikaze Mission in the WWⅡ and the history of mass media that led to defeat? I just pointed that out. I do not say the direct causality of individual events. I think Professor Sakamoto lived long enough.

[@orxihui]

​@@ChiakiShirakawa it's time for bed. Too much internet for you for today.

[@中橋大橋]

By Western standards, he would have been forced to leave. If you beautify it, it will come back to you later. Violence against Ryuichi Sakamoto's staff, domestic violence against his family "My attendants beat and kicked me mercilessly. Everyone couldn't stand the violence and quit."

[@Pr0d3gi]

what are you going on about

[@bosstroll158]

A great composer, but I didn't like his humanity

[@dmh3542]

What a dumb comment to make.