A tribute to veteran Japanese composer, pianist, singer, and producer Ryuichi Sakamoto is out tonight. To The Moon And Back options Thundercat’s already launched tackle “Thousand Knives,” the title observe from Sakamoto’s 1978 solo debut. Likewise, earlier in November Electric Youth shared a rework of “Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence,” which was Sakamoto’s theme to the 1983 movie starring David Bowie. Various distinguished artists additionally share their very own renditions of a few of Ryuichi Sakamoto’s music. Contributors embody Devonté Hynes, Fennesz, David Sylvian, Cornelius, and the Cinematic Orchestra.
Listen to the tribute album in full under.
A Tribute To Ryuichi Sakamoto: To The Moon And Back is out now on Milan Records.