Esperanto was composed in 1985 for a performance by New York avant-garde choreographer Molissa Fenley. Produced and performed by Ryuichi Sakamoto with contribution by Arto Lindsay and Japanese percussionist Yas-Kaz, Esperanto is a fascinating instrumental work mixing electronica, ambient and synth pop. Esperanto is composed of eight tracks displaying a varied mix of influences. A Wongga Dance Song is pulsating with rhythms while A Rain Song adopts a minimalist mode with its distinctive repetitive pattern. Dolphins and A Carved Stone are captivating ambient pieces showcasing Sakamoto… read more
Esperanto was composed in 1985 for a performance by New York avant-garde choreographer Molissa Fenley. Produced and performed by Ryuichi Sakamoto wit… read more
Esperanto was composed in 1985 for a performance by New York avant-garde choreographer Molissa Fenley. Produced and performed by Ryuichi Sakamoto with contribution by Arto Lindsay and Ja… read more
Ryuichi Sakamoto (坂本 龍一, Sakamoto Ryūichi, born January 17, 1952 - 28 March 2023) was a Japanese composer, pianist, singer, record producer and actor who had pursued a diverse range of styles as a solo artist and as a member of Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO). With his bandmates Haruomi Hosono and Yukihiro Takahashi, Sakamoto influenced and pioneered a number of electronic music genres. Sakamoto began his career while at university in the 1970s as a session musician, producer, and arranger. His first major success came in 1978 as co-founder of YMO. He concurrently pursued a solo career… read more
Ryuichi Sakamoto (坂本 龍一, Sakamoto Ryūichi, born January 17, 1952 - 28 March 2023) was a Japanese composer, pianist, singer, record producer and actor who had pursued a diverse range of styl… read more
Ryuichi Sakamoto (坂本 龍一, Sakamoto Ryūichi, born January 17, 1952 - 28 March 2023) was a Japanese composer, pianist, singer, record producer and actor who had pursued a diverse range of styles as a solo artist and as a member of Yellow … read more