Ryuichi Sakamoto - 1996

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Album Details: 1996

Release Date:: 06/04/1996
Label:: For Life Japan
UPC:: 4988018308584

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Sakamotos's
, September 10, 2001
Reviewer: slekitmouse - See all slekitmouse's reviews

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Sakamoto's "1996" is a excellent compliation of his electronic work transferred to the classical-western string quartet . To be honest, I stumbled across it trying to find his song "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence", which I feel is one of the purest creations in music today. I enjoy this album because of the style diversity it offers, from the avant-garde ("M.A.Y. In the backyard"),to simple, resolute lines ("The Wuthering Heights"). Sakamoto's interpreted his work well, heard from the distinct dynamic changes made by the strings and piano. It's rare to see something like "this" album in classical music today, when players are all technique rather than passion. Sakamoto shines. ...

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The album 1996 contains 12 pieces arranged for violin (Everton Nelson, David Nadien, or Barry Finclair), cello (Jaques Morelenbaum), and piano (Ryuichi Sakamoto), including both new compositions and music used in the soundtracks to The Last Emperor, Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence, The Sheltering Sky, and High Heels. The music is for the most part restrained and reflective, as Sakamoto makes use of the contrasting timbres of the chamber instrumentation, mixing melodic and rhythmic effects soothingly (the exceptions being the more quick-moving "M.A.Y. in the Backyard" and "1919," which uses a barely audible voice and staccato playing to stirring effect).

- William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide

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