"For LA Vol. 2"

https://heliosmusic.bandcamp.com/album/for-la-vol-2

Previously unreleased recordings of Ryuichi Sakamoto's "Parolibre - Live At The Ace Hotel DTLA 20191018", "20151005_WAV - Los Angeles," and his past collaboration with Goldmund - "A Word I Give" are included in the compilation.

Out today, "For LA Vol. 2", features 29 tracks of previously unreleased material from composers in the ambient, electronic, and modern classical communities. All proceeds from this release will support "We Are Moving The Needle" and "GiveDirectly," empowering frontline organizations dedicated to relief and recovery for affected families. Exclusively on Bandcamp.

Album artwork by John Rummen
Curated by Hollie Kenniff
Mastered by Keith Kenniff
Ryuichi Sakamoto tracks mastered by Taylor Deupree

sakamotocommon was launched to share the tangible and intangible assets of Ryuichi Sakamoto. The initiative strives to serve as a common ground where future creators can connect and continue to build on the work that Sakamoto sent into motion.

During his lifetime, Sakamoto often said that the creative process was what intrigued him, even more than finished product itself. In this spirit, we believe that Sakamoto’s story is not something meant to be merely locked away under museum glass, but rather, part of a living process that continues to grow and offer fertile ground for cultivation long after his death.

Join sakamotocommon in exploring the next chapter in this evolving process, open to all.

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sakamotocommon GINZA

This special event at the under-construction Ginza Sony Park marks the first program of "sakamotocommon." It's all about sharing Ryuichi Sakamoto's incredible legacy and using it to inspire and support future creators.

Location: Sony Ginza Park
Date: December 16 (Mon) – December 25 (Wed)
Hour: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (tentative)
https://www.sonypark.com/ginza/041/ 

Sensing Streams 2024 - Invisible Inaudible (GINZA Version)
Ryuichi Sakamoto + Daito Manabe
This collaborative work by Sakamoto and Manabe senses and visualizes ‘electromagnetic waves,’ which are normally imperceptible to humans. While ‘electromagnetic waves’ are an essential part of modern infrastructure, they often go unnoticed in daily life. 
The work will now be presented in the underground space of Ginza Sony Park. It will sense the electromagnetic waves traversing Ginza and display them in a new form using Sony's high-definition LED display, Crystal LED.
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Ryuichi Sakamoto Field Recordings & "12" by 360 Reality Audio + Sakamoto Library Extension
A space has been designed for visitors to immerse themselves in a 360 Reality Audio experience of seven field recording samples (collected at different times and places), including the sounds of rain and wind that Sakamoto recorded daily. These will be played through speakers at the venue, accompanied by tracks from Sakamoto's last album, "12," mixed in 360 Reality Audio with his direct involvement at Sony's Nogizaka studio.
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Sakamoto Library Extension
Sakamoto Library Extension will showcase a selection of books with the same title from Sakamoto Library. Come to this special reading space to enjoy some of the books that Sakamoto had deep connections with, along with field recordings from his audio collection gathered daily.
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Ryuichi Sakamoto's "Opera Piano" designed for "LIFE a ryuichi sakamoto opera 1999"
‘Opera Piano’ was designed for "LIFE a ryuichi sakamoto opera 1999." The performance data left by Ryuichi Sakamoto will be played on his personal Opera Piano (with an automatic play function). For this exhibition, the Opera Piano will be placed in the center of the floor at Ginza Sony Park, which is undergoing construction, allowing visitors to listen to performances left by Sakamoto.
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During the exhibition period, various events such as workshops, concerts, and talk events related to sakamotocommon will be held. You can apply for participation in these events through the sakamotocommon crowdfunding page.
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Join us at sakamotocommon GINZA!

- If you've participated in the sakamotocommon crowdfunding, you're invited to experience sakamotocommon GINZA at Ginza Sony Park!
- To enter, simply join the "sakamotocommon crowdfunding" (starting at ¥3,000).
- Once you're in, you can visit as many times as you like during the exhibition period from December 16 (Mon) to December 25 (Wed).

Just remember, entry requires participation in the crowdfunding. 
Check out the crowdfunding page here:
https://ubgoe.com/projects/798

"Tony Takitani" will be available on vinyl for the first time on September 25th, 2024, from commmons! 

order here:
https://commmons.lnk.to/tonytakitani

Listen to Opus: https://ryuichisakamoto.lnk.to/opusID

Out today: Ryuichi Sakamoto's posthumous album “Opus”, a poignant collection recorded during his final concert in the fall of 2022. This album, meticulously curated by Sakamoto himself features an array of his iconic works, including beloved film scores, Yellow Magic Orchestra classics, and pieces that encapsulate the breadth of his diverse and groundbreaking career. Opus stands as a final testament to Sakamoto's enduring legacy in music.

The accompanying film, directed by Neo Sora, is available on Criterion Channel. 
https://www.criterionchannel.com/ryuichi-sakamoto-opus

Out now: “Tong Poo” – new piano arrangement from the last piano concert, Ryuichi Sakamoto Opus. Originally performed by Yellow Magic Orchestra in 1978. Album available August 9.Pre-order now.

https://ryuichisakamoto.lnk.to/opus

Additionally, Criterion Collection will host the online premiere of RYUICHI SAKAMOTO | OPUS (2023), Neo Sora's documentary of Sakamoto's final performance. On June 30th at 8pm eastern tune into the live streaming event at criterionchannel.com or on the Criterion Channel app.