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Ambient Composer Rafael Anton Irisarri’s Dispersion of Belief

Ambient Composer Rafael Anton Irisarri’s Dispersion of Belief

For a record conceived of following the 2016 US election and a global pandemic, ambient maestro Rafael Anton Irisarri is ready to soundtrack our downfall.

Asynchrone Play Jazzy Tribute to Ryuichi Sakamoto on ‘Plastic Bamboo’

Asynchrone Play Jazzy Tribute to Ryuichi Sakamoto on ‘Plastic Bamboo’

Asynchrone spend Plastic Bamboo embracing the endlessness of Ryuichi Sakamoto’s work, which leaves vast amounts of space for rearrangement and experimentation.

Ryuichi Sakamoto’s ‘BTTB’ Is Moody Simplicity at Its Best

Ryuichi Sakamoto’s ‘BTTB’ Is Moody Simplicity at Its Best

On BTTB, Ryuichi Sakamoto's affinity for the suggestive qualities of the so-called Impressionist movement reveals itself through subtleties.

Alva Noto and Ryuichi Sakamoto Take an Exquisite Journey on ‘Glass’

Alva Noto and Ryuichi Sakamoto Take an Exquisite Journey on ‘Glass’

Musical innovators Alva Noto and Ryuichi Sakamoto recorded Glass live, totally improvised and inspired by an extended moment spent within structure, art, and nature.

Ryuichi Sakamoto’s ‘Async: Remodels’ Is One of Those Rare Remix Albums That Enhances the Original Recording

Ryuichi Sakamoto’s ‘Async: Remodels’ Is One of Those Rare Remix Albums That Enhances the Original Recording

Ryuichi Sakamoto's async sounds almost as good when it comes out the remix wringer as Async: Remodels.

Ryuichi Sakamoto: async

Ryuichi Sakamoto: async

The celebrated composer is back from a recent health scare with his first solo album in eight years, and it's a dark, eerie, ethereal beauty.
Ryuichi Sakamoto: Nagasaki – Memories of My Son

Ryuichi Sakamoto: Nagasaki – Memories of My Son

When you want weighty music for your weighty film, Ryuichi Sakamoto is the guy to call.
Ryuichi Sakamoto and Alva Noto: The Revenant

Ryuichi Sakamoto and Alva Noto: The Revenant

After a short hiatus from music, Ryuichi Sakamoto set himself up for quite the challenge in scoring The Revenant.
Vinicius Cantuária: Vinicius Canta Antonio Carlos Jobim

Vinicius Cantuária: Vinicius Canta Antonio Carlos Jobim

What happens when one Brazilian music giant tackles another? Smooth sailing, that's what.

Ryuichi Sakamoto & Taylor Deupree: Disappearance

John Zorn + Ryuichi Sakamoto: Zorn@60, 4 October 2013 – Japan Society, New York

The Best Electronic Music of 2012