V/A – A Tribute to Ryuichi Sakamoto: To the Moon and Back [2LP]

Description

In celebration of composer RYUICHI SAKAMOTOs 70th birthday, Milan Records announces A TRIBUTE TO RYUICHI SAKAMOTO: TO THE MOON AND BACK, a collection of songs from Sakamotos vast catalogue newly reworked and remodeled by contemporary artists and collaborators.

Envisioned by Sakamotos management team and Milan Records, A TRIBUTE TO RYUICHI SAKAMOTO: TO THE MOON AND BACK features artists across generation and genre, each with their own connection to the iconic musician, and hand-selected for the project as either past collaborators, friends, admirers, or personal favorites of Sakamoto.

From contemporary admirers of Sakamotos work like Thundercat, Devont Hynes, and Hildur Gunadttir to longtime collaborators and friends like David Sylvian, Alva Noto, Cornelius, and Fennesz, plus some of Sakamotos personal favorites like Lim Giong, Gabrial Wek, and 404.zero, the included artists reflect the breadth of Sakamotos influence on contemporary music. Given full access to the musicians extensive catalogue of solo releases and film scores, each artist personally selected their contribution and put their unique spin on Sakamotos originals.

The result is a collection that reflects the many dimensions of Sakamotos career, from the diversity of sound the consummate musician has traversed to the continued legacy of his work on artists of all backgrounds.