He has also written soundtracks for Pedro Almodovar's film High Heels, and Oliver Stone's Wild Palms. He won the Academy Award for his score to the 1987 Bernardo Bertolucci film The Last Emperor. He appeared in the 1983 Nagisa Oshima film Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence alongside British rock singer David Bowie he also wrote the film's musical score. He collaborated with David Sylvian on a number of singles and most of Sylvian's albums. He released his first solo album in 1978 but came to fame as a member of Japanese synth-rock outfit Yellow Magic Orchestra with co-founders Haruomi Hosono and Yukihiro Takahashi. Sakamoto began his career in the late 1970s, working as a composer, arranger and producer with some of Japan's most popular rock, jazz and classical artists. Sakamoto studied at the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, where he graduated with a BA in composition, and a Master's degree with special emphasis electronic and ethnic music. Ryuichi Sakamoto (born Januin Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese musician, composer and actor. 音楽図鑑 (完璧盤) Illustrated Musical EncyclopediaĪile De Honnêamise - Royal Space Force (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Ĭomputer Games - Fire Cracker / Riot In Lagos
