Name: Neo Geo
Brand: Ryuichi Sakamoto

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

MHJL-314-7

Colour

Black

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Includes two blu-ray discs. Comes with booklet featuring interview with guitarist Haruo Kubota

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2024-07-26

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Light in the Attic

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

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Total Cap

9999

Black LPx2

Artist

Ryuichi Sakamoto

Genre US

Japan

Asian

Label US

Great Tracks / Sony Japan

Ryuichi Sakamoto was a Japanese musician, composer, and actor born on January 17, 1952 in Tokyo, Japan. He studied at the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music where he specialized in composition and electronic/ethnic music. Sakamoto began his career in the mid-1970s as a composer, arranger, and producer for popular rock, jazz, and classical artists in Japan. He gained fame as a member of the synth-rock band Yellow Magic Orchestra. Throughout his career, he collaborated with various artists including David Sylvian and appeared in films such as Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence alongside David Bowie.
Sakamoto's musical talent extended to film scores as well. He won an Academy Award for his score to the 1987 film The Last Emperor directed by Bernardo Bertolucci. Additionally, he composed soundtracks for Pedro Almodovar's High Heels and Oliver Stone's Wild Palms. Sakamoto was married to Japanese pianist and singer Akiko Yano with whom he collaborated on some recordings.
Aside from his musical achievements, Ryuichi Sakamoto was also known for being critical of copyright law which he believed to be outdated in the information age. His legacy lives on through his daughter Miu Sakamoto who is also involved in the music industry under the alias Sister M.

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Ryuichi Sakamoto's seventh solo album, "Neo Geo," co-produced with Bill Laswell for global release, showcases a fusion of top musicians across various genres, including Sly Dunbar and Bootsy Collins. Infused with electronic tones intertwined with organic and ethnic flavors like traditional Okinawan and Balinese music, the album was meticulously crafted in both Tokyo and New York, reaching audiences in over 20 countries and marking a significant milestone in Sakamoto's solo journey.

This reissue not only presents the latest rendition of "NEO GEO" but also includes the 12-inch single "RISKY," featuring vocals by Iggy Pop. Additionally, it offers a first-time commercial release of a live video capturing the final day of the 1987 Japanese tour coinciding with the album's initial launch, broadcasted on NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation). Furthermore, fans can delve into the live performance in New York from June 1988, meticulously remastered onto two Blu-ray discs using cutting-edge technology, forming a comprehensive 4-disc box set. The accompanying booklet features an insightful interview with guitarist Haruo Kubota, who played a vital role in both the recording and the "Neo Geo" tour.

Neo Geo

Music US

Discover Neo Geo by Ryuichi Sakamoto on Great Tracks/Sony Japan. A fusion of top musicians, electronic tones, and ethnic flavors. Reissued with bonus content in a comprehensive 4-disc box set.