Love List: Ryuichi Sakamoto by Groovescooter

When it came to his art, Sakamoto was a true chameleon. The Japanese composer, pianist, record producer, and actor dabbled in a plethora of projects ranging from influential electronic albums to hugely popular film and TV compositions. Alongside his impressive solo career, he is also known as a founding member of Yellow Magic Orchestra, which pioneered electronic music throughout the 1970s and 80s. In the years before his death in 2023, Sakamoto’s struggle with cancer left him unable to perform live. However, full of determination, Sakamoto sought to leave behind one final performance, a concert film featuring only himself and his piano. The result was Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus, an achingly beautiful and intimate look into a maestro's journey through his discography one last time. Paris Pompor and Georgie Zuzak are the founders of Groovescooter, an independent record label, production house, events company and remix team. For their Love List, Paris and Georgie take you through some highlights of Sakomoto’s immense body of music, in what will be a beautiful listening session. Turn up the music, tune out the world and listen to the work of a legend.