Various Artists - A Tribute To Ryuichi Sakamoto: To The Moon And Back

Double LP

In celebration of composer Ryuichi Sakamoto's 70th birthday, Milan Records announces A Tribute To Ryuichi Sakamoto — To The Moon And Back, a a collection of songs from Sakamoto's vast catalog newly reworked and remodeled by contemporary artists and collaborators. Envisioned by Sakamoto's management team and Milan Records, A Tribute To Ryuichi Sakamoto — To The Moon And Back features artists across generation 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 Sakamoto's work such as Thundercat, Devonté Hynes, and Hildur Guðnadóttir to longtime collaborators and friends like David Sylvian, Alva Noto, Cornelius, and Fennesz, plus some of Sakamoto's personal favorites like Lim Giong, Gabrial Wek, and 404.zero, the included artists reflect the breadth of Sakamoto's influence on contemporary music.

Given full access to the musician's extensive catalog of solo releases and film scores, each artist personally selected their contribution and put their unique spin on Sakamoto's originals. The result is a collection that reflects the many dimensions of Sakamoto's career, from the diversity of sound the consummate musician has traversed to the continued legacy of his work on artists of all backgrounds.

Side A

1. Grains (Sweet Paulownia Wood) – David Sylvian Remodel

2. Thousand Knives – Thundercat Remodel

3. Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence – Electric Youth Remodel

Side B

1. Thatness and Thereness – Cornelius Remodel

2. World Citizen I Won’t Be Disappointed – Hildur Guðnadóttir Remodel

3. The Sheltering Sky – Alva Noto Remodel

4. Amore – Fennesz Remodel

Side C

1. Choral No. 1 – Devonte Hynes Remodel

2. DNA – The Cinematic Orchestra Remodel

3. Forbidden Colors – Gabrial Wek Remodel

4. The Revenant Main Theme – 404.zero Remodel

Side D

1. Walker – Lim Giong Follow The Steps Remodel

2. With Show and Moonlight – Snow, Silence, Partially Sunny – Yoshihide Otomo Remodel

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