The death of Ryuichi Sakamoto on March 28, which was announced Sunday, has reverberated across the globe. He was an academically trained composer who produced a wide variety of music ranging from experimental works to film scores and hit pop songs. His music transcended borders and touched the hearts of many people.
He suffered from health problems in recent years, but his passion for music never waned.
"If my life is extended for a minute or two, then there may be that much possibility for the birth of a new piece of music," he wrote for the Bungeishunju magazine in 2022, showing his commitment to composing music.
