VARIOUS – A Tribute To Ryuichi Sakamoto – To The Moon And Back – 2LP – Vinyl

2LP – Black Vinyl.Featuring reworks from Thundercat, David Sylvian, Devonte Hynes, Electric Youth, Alva Noto,the Cinematic Orchestra and more remodelling tracks from the Japanese composer.

In celebration of composer Ryuichi Sakamotos 70th birthday, Milan Records announces A Tribute toRyuichi Sakamoto To The Moon And Back, a collection of songs from Sakamotos vast catalogue newly reworked and remodeled by contemporary artists and collaborators.

Envisioned by Sakamotos management team and Milan Records, A Tribute toRyuichi Sakamoto ToTheMoonAndBackfeatures artists across generation and 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 Sakamotos work like Thundercat, Devont Hynes, and Hildur Gunadttir to longtime collaborators and friends like David Sylvian, Alva Noto, Cornelius, and Fennesz, plus some of Sakamotos personal favorites like Lim Giong, Gabrial Wek, and 404.zero, the included artists reflect the breadth of Sakamotos influence on contemporary music. Given full access to the musicians extensive catalogue of solo releases and film scores, each artist personally selected their contribution and put their unique spin on Sakamotos originals.

The result is a collection that reflects the many dimensions of Sakamotos career, from the diversity of sound the consummate musician has traversed to the continued legacy of his work on artists of all backgrounds.

Tracklist:

Side A
1. Grains (Sweet Paulownia Wood) – David Sylvian Remodel – David Sylvian & Ryuichi Sakamoto
2. Thousand Knives – Thundercat Remodel – Ryuichi Sakamoto & Thundercat
3. Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence – Electric Youth Remodel – Ryuichi Sakamoto & Electric Youth

Side B
1. Thatness and Thereness – Cornelius Remodel – Ryuichi Sakamoto & Cornelius
2. World Citizen I Won’t Be Disappointed – Hildur Gunadttir Remodel – Ryuichi Sakamoto & Hildur Gunadttir
3. The Sheltering Sky – Alva Noto Remodel – Ryuichi Sakamoto & Alva Noto
4. Amore – Fennesz Remodel – Ryuichi Sakamoto & Fennesz

Side C
1. Choral No. 1 – Devont Hynes Remodel (Featuring Emily Schubert) – Ryuichi Sakamoto, Devont Hynes & Emily Schubert
2. DNA – The Cinematic Orchestra Remodel – Ryuichi Sakamoto & The Cinematic Orchestra
3. Forbidden Colours – Gabrial Wek Remodel – Ryuichi Sakamoto & Gabrial Wek
4. The Revenant Main Theme – 404.zero Remodel – Ryuichi Sakamoto & 404.zero

Side D
1. Walker – Lim Giong Follow the Steps Remodel – Ryuichi Sakamoto & Lim Giong
2. With Snow and Moonlight – snow, silence, partially sunny – Otomo Yoshihide Remodel – Ryuichi Sakamoto & Otomo Yoshihide