Paul Rymer guest reviews the Japan-only 2CD 30th Anniversary Edition of Ryuichi Sakamoto‘s soundtrack to Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence as well as the companion release Coda.
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Nagisa Oshima’s Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence (1983) is one of those unusual films that has gained a greater reputation over time; it is the film debut of Takeshi Kitano, who later went on to become an award winning director and writer; Jack Celliers is one of David Bowie‘s best regarded acting roles, and the soundtrack by Ryuichi Sakamoto (who also plays a leading role in the film) has lived on beyond the silver screen, most recently forming part of Anne Dudley’s Rhythm Of A Decadeperformed by the BBC Concert Orchestra at London’s South Bank Centre.
The main theme of the film has been covered by many musicians, from Watergate’s dance hit in the late 1990s to a recent operatic version by Paul Potts. The original single recording, with vocals by David Sylvian (Forbidden Colours) is the closing track on the soundtrack album.
The main theme of the film has been covered by many musicians, from Watergate’s dance hit in the late 1990s to a recent operatic version by Paul Potts. The original single recording, with vocals by David Sylvian (Forbidden Colours) is the closing track on the soundtrack album.
A new 30th Anniversary two-CD edition was issued in Japan at the end of November and what this reissue does very deftly, is to present the original album, alongside a second disc that includes all of the cues in the film soundtrack that were missing – a few were extremely low in the sound mix and so can be enjoyed fully for the first time here.
This bonus CD has been sequenced nicely so that it can be enjoyed from start to finish as an alternative soundtrack to the film. Highlights are the full length Last Regrets, previously only available on the B-side of the twelve-inch single of Forbidden Colours, Free Time, a fascinating layered ambient piece reminiscent of Vangelis’ Blade Runner soundtrack or parts of Midnight Express by Giorgio Moroder, and the full-length extended version of Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence which can only otherwise be heard with dialogue over in the final scene of the film.
Overall, the sound quality here is pristine, compared to the 1980s Japanese CD on London and a later Virgin Records UK pressing. The sound is much clearer – not loud – and a lot more detail is apparent. This is a cornucopia for ’80s synth geeks – the booklet names the systems used in English (most of the text is Japanese), and for those that haven’t heard it, the soundtrack falls somewhere between Japan’s Tin Drum (Ghosts makes a little cameo in sample form), and as mentioned previously, the work of Vangelis from the same era (Blade Runner and Chariots Of Fire). Many of the sounds are very ‘real’ – they could be played on obscure Balinese instruments – but at the same time they are clearly electronic, and in addition there are synthesised orchestral elements.
One change that is apparent is that on 23rd Psalm the organ plays from the beginning of the track, not fading in to the soldiers singing as on the original CD. This choice has been criticised by some Japanese fans, but to be truthful, it sounds really good, and it means that the ’80s CDs are not made redundant by this release!
The packaging of this edition is a gatefold mini-LP sleeve, with two booklets inside. The first booklet is a replica of the Japanese vinyl insert, including lyrics and credits in English. The second booklet includes background information, mostly in Japanese and a lot of photos, largely of Sakamoto, from the making of the film. Surprisingly, Bowie only appears once in the booklet, shown from the side, and other pictures seem to be cropped so he can not be seen. Like the alternate version of 23rd Psalm this seems like an odd decision. The other actors in this ensemble piece; Takeshi Kitano, Tom Conti and Jack Thompson are all well represented in the photographs.
“Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence” (30th Anniversary 2CD) and “Coda”
Coda was released in Japan only – initially on cassette and later on vinyl and CD – a couple of months after the original Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence OST. It consists of the whole soundtrack played by Sakamoto on piano, as well as two synth numbers Coda and Japan that are in the style of the original soundtrack and use many of the same sounds.
Coda is what it says on the tin, a relaxed soundscape you could imagine over the end credits of the film, somewhat muted, but very evocative of the source material. Japan is more upbeat, with piano, an undulating marimba sound and lots of Prophet 5 (classic analogue synth). It is Sakamoto’s tribute to his friends, the group Japan, and it could easily be one of their instrumental tracks.
Both albums are released on the SHM-CD (Super High Material CD) format. These both sound great, although I suspect this is down to careful mastering rather than the SHM format.
In summary, these releases come highly recommended. Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence has been sensitively remastered, supervised by the original personnel, including Seigen Ono and approved by Sakamoto himself, while the bonus disc and Coda offer something new to most listeners. The packaging is the usual high standard you expect from the Japanese, and the only ‘fault’ I can find is that alternate mix of 23rd Psalm, which for collectors is really rather pleasing.
Review by Paul Rymer
Order Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence: Japanese 30th 2CD reissue:
- • UK Order: Ryuichi Sakamoto – Merry Christmas. Mr. Lawrence 30th Anniversary Edition (2CDS) [Japan LTD SHM-CD] MDCL-5017
Order Coda: Japanese reissue
- • UK Order: Ryuichi Sakamoto – Coda [Japan LTD Mini LP SHM-CD] MDCL-5021
Track listing
CD1.
- 1. Merry Christmas Mr.Lawrence
- 2. Batavia
- 3. Germination
- 4. A Hearty Breakfast
- 5. Before The War
- 6. The Seed And The Sower
- 7. A Brief Encounter
- 8. Ride Ride Ride (Celliers` Brothers`s Song)
- 9. The Fight
- 10. Father Christmas
- 11. Dismissed!
- 12. Assembly
- 13. Beyond Reason
- 14. Sowing The Seed
- 15. 23rd Psalm
- 16. Last Regrets
- 17. Ride Ride Ride
- 18. The Seed
- 19. Forbidden Colours
CD2
- 1. Batavia
- 2. Merry Christmas Mr.Lawrence
- 3. Germination
- 4. Germination
- 5. The Seed And The Sower
- 6. M-7 Juusatsu
- 7. M-10 Furyo
- 8. The Seed And The Sower
- 9. A Brief Encounter
- 10. The Fight
- 11. Last Regrets
- 12. Father Christmas
- 13. Before The War
- 14. M-14 Kou
- 15. Dismissed!
- 16. Beyond Reason
- 17. M-29 Shokei Jou
- 18. The Seed
- 19. The Seed
- 20. Last Regrets
- 21. M-28 A Take 2
- 22. M-1 Free Time
- 23. 23rd Psalm
- 24. M-13 Kanemoto Seppuku
- 25. Ride Ride Ride
- 26. Merry Christmas Mr.Lawrence
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- Classical Music | Soundtrack | Discography | World | Electronic | FLAC / APE
Artist: Ryuichi Sakamoto
Title: Collection
Year Of Release: 1978-2020
Label: Victor, Alfa, Virgin, WEA Japan, Commmons...
Genre: electronic, synth-pop, world, classical, experimental, ambient
Quality: FLAC lossless
Total Time: 2d 23:44:31
Total Size: 24 GB
WebSite: Album Preview
BioTitle: Collection
Year Of Release: 1978-2020
Label: Victor, Alfa, Virgin, WEA Japan, Commmons...
Genre: electronic, synth-pop, world, classical, experimental, ambient
Quality: FLAC lossless
Total Time: 2d 23:44:31
Total Size: 24 GB
WebSite: Album Preview
As one-third of Yellow Magic Orchestra and an Academy Award-winning composer for his work on the soundtrack for The Last Emperor, synth pop innovator Ryuichi Sakamoto is among the most groundbreaking artists to have emerged since the late '70s. The driving force behind 'Neo Geo,' a cutting-edge fusion of Asian and Western classical music with other global textures and rhythms, he has been equally adept in electronic and acoustic settings, whether recording in solitude or in tandem, with decades of steady activity. His discography is immense and varied, including solo piano works, proto-techno, experimental ambient, and glitch.
Born January 17, 1952, in Tokyo, Sakamoto took up piano at the age of three, and regularly performed in jazz bands while in high school. Exposed to everyone from the Beatles to Beethoven and John Cage, he was also heavily influenced by avant-garde filmmaking. He went on to study electronic music at Tokyo's University of Art, and after graduating formed Yellow Magic Orchestra with Yukihiro Takahashi and Haruomi Hosono. Informed by the robotic iconography of Kraftwerk, YMO became massive stars in their native Japan, where they regularly topped the Oricon charts. Their 1980 single 'Computer Game' reached the Top 20 in the U.K. and inspired old-school rap legends including Afrika Bambaataa.
Thousand Knives Of While in YMO, Sakamoto also issued his first proper solo effort, 1978's Thousand Knives Of. Two years later, he returned with B-2 Unit, and the vast differences between the two discs gave a clear indication of the mercurial eclecticism that would define the remainder of his work. After YMO's 1983 breakup, Sakamoto pursued solo and collaborative work full-time, achieving his artistic and commercial breakthrough that same year with his acclaimed score for Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence, a film in which he also acted. The soundtrack marked one of several collaborations with David Sylvian, just one of Sakamoto's many intriguing musical unions. Other performers with whom he worked during the decade included Iggy Pop, Bootsy Collins, and Tony Williams. Most unexpected was a collaboration with Robert Wyatt and Brian Wilson, as heard on a cover of the Rolling Stones' 'We Love You' recorded for 1989's Beauty.
Heartbeat Throughout the '90s and 2000s, Sakamoto's soundtrack discography continued to increase in size and significance. As he released eclectic and ambitious solo projects such as Heartbeat, Sweet Revenge, and the LIFE series, he produced a large amount of material for films, including Pedro Almodovar's High Heels, Bernardo Bertolucci's Little Buddha, and Nagisa Oshima's Gohatto. Additionally, keeping up with Sakamoto's collaborative releases developed into a bit of a chore, albeit a rewarding and adventurous one. On Morelenbaum 2/Sakamoto: Casa, he reworked Antonio Carlos Jobim's music with cellist/arranger Jacques Morelenbaum and his wife, singer Paula Morelenbaum. Sakamoto's collaborative work with musicians such as Alva Noto, Taylor Deupree, Fennesz, and Christopher Willits, all partnerships that resulted in multiple full-length releases, were well-regarded in the fields of ambient and experimental electronic music.
Ryuichi Sakamoto: Playing the Piano In 2009, he was particularly productive. He released the solo acoustic album Playing the Piano and the more experimental effort Out of Noise, and scored Shirin Neshat and Shoja Azari's Silver Lion-winning Women Without Men. That year, he was named as an Officier du Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters) at the French Embassy in Tokyo. A denuclearization advocate, Sakamoto organized the NO NUKES 2012 festival, which included a reunited Yellow Magic Orchestra among the performers. Diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014, he responded well to treatment and continued to make music. Among his most notable recordings released after the diagnosis were the soundtracks for The Revenant and Nagasaki: Memories of My Son. In April of 2017, Sakamoto released async, his first solo studio album of unheard material in eight years. A remix album, async: Remodels, arrived that December and featured reworkings by Fennesz, Arca, Cornelius, and others. In February of 2018, Sakamoto and Alva Noto released Glass, a live improvisation recorded at Philip Johnson's Glass House in Connecticut.
Albums
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1994 Little Buddha (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) FLAC
1995 sweet revenge Tour 1994 FLAC
1996 08-21-1996 FLAC
1996 DISCORD FLAC
1996 snooty FLAC
1997 Smoochy 16-44.1 FLAC
1998 Love is the Devil (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) FLAC
1998 The Very Best of gut Years 1994-1997 FLAC
1999 BTTB (Back To The Basics) 24-96 FLAC
1999 LIFE IN PROGRESS FLAC
1999 RAW LIFE (OSAKA) FLAC
1999 RAW LIFE (TOKYO) FLAC
1999 uraBTTB FLAC
2000 AUDIO LIFE (Live) FLAC
2000 Gohatto (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) 16-44.1 FLAC
2000 L.O.L. (Lack Of Love) FLAC
2000 L.O.L. (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) FLAC
2000 LOST CHILD FLAC
2001 CASA FLAC
2001 IN THE LOBBY AT G. E. H. IN LONDON (Live) FLAC
2001 Morelenbaum2-Sakamoto- Live In Tokyo 2001 FLAC
2001 Ryuichi Sakamoto Pure Best FLAC
2002 Casa FLAC
2002 ELEPHANTISM (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) FLAC
2002 Elephantism FLAC
2002 Henkakunoseiki (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) FLAC
2002 Minha Vida Como Um Filme (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) 16-44.1 FLAC
2002 Vrioon FLAC
2003 A Day in New York FLAC
2003 Alexei And The Spring FLAC
2003 Derrida FLAC
2003 WORLD CITIZEN -i won't be disappointed- FLAC
2004 CHASM 16-44.1 FLAC
2004 undercooled FLAC
2005 - 05 FLAC
2005 Comica FLAC
2005 Insen FLAC
2005 Shining Boy & Little Randy (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) FLAC
2005 Tony Takitani FLAC
2006 Bricolages FLAC
2006 Revep FLAC
2007 Cendre FLAC
2007 sweet revenge FLAC
2008 Koko FLAC
2009 Utp_ FLAC
2011 1996 FLAC
2011 Summvs FLAC
2013 Three FLAC
2014 A DAY in new york FLAC
2015 Furyo - Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (Nagisa Oshima's Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) FLAC
2015 Little Buddha (Bernardo Bertolucci's Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) FLAC
2015 Perpetual FLAC
2016 Little Buddha (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) FLAC
2016 Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (Nagisa Oshima's Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) FLAC
2016 The Revenant (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) 16-44.1 FLAC
2016 The Revenant (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) FLAC
2017 async 24-44.1 FLAC
2017 async FLAC
2017 Plankton (Music for an Installation by Christian Sardet and Shiro Takatani) 24-48 FLAC
2017 World Citizen FLAC
2018 Async - Remodels FLAC
2018 BTTB - 20th Anniversary Edition 24-96 FLAC
2018 BTTB - 20th Anniversary Edition FLAC
2018 Glass FLAC
2018 Glenn Gould Gathering FLAC
2019 B-2 Unit (2019 Remastering) 24-96 FLAC
2019 B-2 Unit (2019 Remastering) FLAC
2019 Black Mirror- Smithereens (Original Soundtrack) FLAC
2019 Black Mirror Smithereens (Music from the Original TV Series) 24-96 FLAC
2019 Energy Flow FLAC
Ryuichi Sakamoto Quotes
2019 Live In London 24-44.1 FLAC
2019 Proxima (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) 24-96 FLAC
2019 Proxima (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) FLAC
2019 Two (Live at Sydney Opera House) FLAC
2020 Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence FLAC
Ryuichi Sakamoto Pure Best Rar Reader
2020 Nagasaki- Memories Of My Son (Original Soundtrack Album) FLAC2020 Rage (Original Soundtrack Album) FLAC
2020 The Staggering Girl (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) 24-96 FLAC
Sakamoto Ryuichi Film
2020 The Staggering Girl (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) FLAC
Ryuichi Sakamoto Pure Best Rar Iso
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1994 HARD REVENGE FLAC.rar - 195.7 MB
1994 Little Buddha (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) FLAC.rar - 312.6 MB
1995 sweet revenge Tour 1994 FLAC.rar - 412.4 MB
1996 08-21-1996 FLAC.rar - 88.9 MB
1996 DISCORD FLAC.rar - 287.0 MB
1996 snooty FLAC.rar - 195.3 MB
1997 Smoochy 16-44.1 FLAC.rar - 340.8 MB
1998 Love is the Devil (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) FLAC.rar - 188.7 MB
1998 The Very Best of gut Years 1994-1997 FLAC.rar - 407.6 MB
1999 BTTB (Back To The Basics) 24-96 FLAC.rar - 1.2 GB
1999 LIFE IN PROGRESS FLAC.rar - 484.0 MB
1999 RAW LIFE (OSAKA) FLAC.rar - 507.1 MB
1999 RAW LIFE (TOKYO) FLAC.rar - 587.4 MB
1999 uraBTTB FLAC.rar - 47.8 MB
2000 AUDIO LIFE (Live) FLAC.rar - 514.4 MB
2000 Gohatto (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) 16-44.1 FLAC.rar - 273.5 MB
2000 L.O.L. (Lack Of Love) FLAC.rar - 223.9 MB
2000 L.O.L. (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) FLAC.rar - 222.1 MB
2000 LOST CHILD FLAC.rar - 57.6 MB
2001 CASA FLAC.rar - 279.4 MB
2001 IN THE LOBBY AT G. E. H. IN LONDON (Live) FLAC.rar - 334.7 MB
2001 Morelenbaum2-Sakamoto- Live In Tokyo 2001 FLAC.rar - 352.7 MB
2001 Ryuichi Sakamoto Pure Best FLAC.rar - 408.2 MB
2002 Casa FLAC.rar - 350.3 MB
2002 ELEPHANTISM (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) FLAC.rar - 227.9 MB
2002 Elephantism FLAC.rar - 229.2 MB
2002 Henkakunoseiki (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) FLAC.rar - 108.9 MB
2002 Minha Vida Como Um Filme (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) 16-44.1 FLAC.rar - 203.8 MB
2002 Vrioon FLAC.rar - 218.7 MB
2003 A Day in New York FLAC.rar - 211.9 MB
2003 Alexei And The Spring FLAC.rar - 150.4 MB
2003 Derrida FLAC.rar - 217.2 MB
2003 WORLD CITIZEN -i won't be disappointed- FLAC.rar - 162.4 MB
2004 CHASM 16-44.1 FLAC.rar - 394.9 MB
2004 undercooled FLAC.rar - 54.8 MB
2005 - 05 FLAC.rar - 245.8 MB
2005 Comica FLAC.rar - 201.2 MB
2005 Insen FLAC.rar - 188.8 MB
2005 Shining Boy & Little Randy (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) FLAC.rar - 315.4 MB
2005 Tony Takitani FLAC.rar - 160.2 MB
2006 Bricolages FLAC.rar - 466.7 MB
2006 Revep FLAC.rar - 98.4 MB
2007 Cendre FLAC.rar - 264.4 MB
2007 sweet revenge FLAC.rar - 336.6 MB
2008 Koko FLAC.rar - 45.4 MB
2009 Utp_ FLAC.rar - 377.2 MB
2011 1996 FLAC.rar - 408.1 MB
2011 Summvs FLAC.rar - 216.9 MB
2013 Three FLAC.rar - 298.5 MB
2014 A DAY in new york FLAC.rar - 308.1 MB
2015 Furyo - Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (Nagisa Oshima's Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) FLAC.rar - 170.1 MB
2015 Little Buddha (Bernardo Bertolucci's Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) FLAC.rar - 272.1 MB
2015 Perpetual FLAC.rar - 227.6 MB
2016 Little Buddha (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) FLAC.rar - 228.9 MB
2016 Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (Nagisa Oshima's Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) FLAC.rar - 169.9 MB
2016 The Revenant (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) 16-44.1 FLAC.rar - 293.7 MB
2016 The Revenant (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) FLAC.rar - 285.5 MB
2017 async 24-44.1 FLAC.rar - 569.3 MB
2017 async FLAC.rar - 266.5 MB
2017 Plankton (Music for an Installation by Christian Sardet and Shiro Takatani) 24-48 FLAC.rar - 528.3 MB
2017 World Citizen FLAC.rar - 163.9 MB
2018 Async - Remodels FLAC.rar - 296.0 MB
2018 BTTB - 20th Anniversary Edition 24-96 FLAC.rar - 1.2 GB
2018 BTTB - 20th Anniversary Edition FLAC.rar - 274.6 MB
2018 Glass FLAC.rar - 225.7 MB
2018 Glenn Gould Gathering FLAC.rar - 395.7 MB
2019 B-2 Unit (2019 Remastering) 24-96 FLAC.rar - 723.7 MB
2019 B-2 Unit (2019 Remastering) FLAC.rar - 194.1 MB
2019 Black Mirror Smithereens (Music from the Original TV Series) 24-96 FLAC.rar - 619.5 MB
2019 Black Mirror- Smithereens (Original Soundtrack) FLAC.rar - 147.4 MB
2019 Energy Flow FLAC.rar - 48.1 MB
2019 Live In London 24-44.1 FLAC.rar - 529.1 MB
2019 Proxima (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) 24-96 FLAC.rar - 540.0 MB
2019 Proxima (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) FLAC.rar - 135.1 MB
2019 Two (Live at Sydney Opera House) FLAC.rar - 387.6 MB
2020 Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence FLAC.rar - 170.1 MB
2020 Nagasaki- Memories Of My Son (Original Soundtrack Album) FLAC.rar - 216.4 MB
2020 Rage (Original Soundtrack Album) FLAC.rar - 305.1 MB
2020 The Staggering Girl (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) 24-96 FLAC.rar - 422.1 MB
2020 The Staggering Girl (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) FLAC.rar - 118.3 MB
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