Ryuichi Sakamoto, a godfather of electronic pop, has died –
Facebook
–
Twitter
–
Flipboard
–
Email
Ryuichi Sakamoto, a godfather of electronic pop, has died –
Facebook
–
Twitter
–
Flipboard
–
Email
Ryuichi Sakamoto, a trailblazing composer and producer
Ryuichi Sakamoto, a trailblazing composer and producer
who was one of the first musicians to
who was one of the first musicians to
o incorporate electronic production into popular songcraft, has died at the age of 71.
o incorporate electronic production into popular songcraft, has died at the age of 71.
Sakamoto died on March 28 after a multi-year battle with cancer,
Sakamoto died on March 28 after a multi-year battle with cancer,
, according to a statement published on his website Sunday.
, according to a statement published on his website Sunday.
"We would like to share one of Sakamoto's favorite quotes,"
"We would like to share one of Sakamoto's favorite quotes,"
the statement read. "'Ars longa, vita brevis.' Art is long, life is short."
the statement read. "'Ars longa, vita brevis.' Art is long, life is short."