Screened all over the worldCurrently being distributedRyuichi Sakamoto’s last piano solo concert work, “Opus”, will be released as a package on December 11th. Pre-orders for CD, vinyl, DVD, and Blu-ray have already started, and the start date for first-come, first-served pre-orders for the long-awaited deluxe edition box has finally been announced. First-come-first-served reservations will be made on commonsmart in two sessions: 12:00 and 24:00 on Friday, November 1st Japan time.
A limited edition of only 1,000 pieces will be released as a deluxe box that allows you to relive the last piano solo concert. Compiled in a three-sided case is an analogue, a booklet, and a complete reproduction of the musical score used by Ryuichi Sakamoto himself during the recording.
The booklet includes a complete interview (Director: Oto Sora, Recording/Sound Setting: ZAK, Editing: Takuya Kawakami, Tuning: Takeshi Sakai), explanations of all songs, and off-shot photos.
Includes the music scores (replicas) for 20 songs used by Ryuichi Sakamoto when recording “Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus”. Ryuichi Sakamoto’s writing and handwriting show signs of thought.
Shinichiro Ogata, who served as the art director of the 2020 Ryuichi Sakamoto Art Box Project, has created a new scent for Ryuichi Sakamoto from the “YOKA” series of KAORI, which reinterprets oriental fragrance culture into modern times. A sachet and a scent called “SAKAMOTO” will be included. In August 2022, Ryuichi Sakamoto visited Shoyeido in Kyoto with Ogata and created the “Ryuichi Sakamoto Fragrance” by selecting the ingredients. I actually listened to the scent between recordings to calm my mood, and even after recording, I always kept it by my side even in my private life. The instruction manual for “Smell Incense” features a handwritten musical score from when “for Jóhann” was composed.
■ Opus – objects
commmonsmart first-come-first-served reservation starts:
① November 1st (Friday) 12:00~ (JST)
②November 1st (Friday) 24:00~ (JST)
*In order to accommodate time differences, we have set an upper limit on the number of applications that can be accepted for each session.
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In addition, to commemorate the release of “Opus”, it has been decided that the Japanese label commons will premiere their past live works on their YouTube channel.
YouTube Premiere is a feature that allows all viewers to enjoy watching new videos and chatting with them at the same time, much like a movie or TV show premiere, for free.
Screenings are scheduled to be held on Friday nights almost every other week starting November 1st (Friday). There is no archive, so make sure to subscribe to the channel and turn on video notifications so you don’t miss it!
▼YouTube channel “commmons channel”
https://www.youtube.com/user/commmons?sub_confirmation=1
▼Opus release commemorative premiere screening
11/1 (Friday) 20:00 ~ “Playing the piano 2013 in Yokohama – Limited Edition”
Box set released in 2014. Contains a 2-CD, Blu-ray, and DVD containing the entire performance of Yokohama’s Kanagawa Prefectural Music Hall held on March 3, 2013. This concert, which featured 19 songs, had a different feel from the “playing the piano” concerts of the same period, and included unusual pieces such as “Improvisation Toryance,” “Choral Dorien,” and “20 msec” (a work by Jean Alain). are. It is a record of a special concert at a historic venue.
Package release date: March 26, 2014
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11/15 (Friday) 20:00 ~ “UTAU LIVE IN TOKYO 2010 A PROJECT OF TAEKO ONUKI & RYUICHI SAKAMOTO – Limited Edition”
The collaboration between the two old friends, who have shared musical activities and inspired each other, was revived at the end of 2010. “Uta” is pursued in the ultimate minimalist space where only two people stand on stage, making us once again feel the power of music and the beauty of singing.
This work is part of the national tour “A PROJECT OF TAEKO ONUKI & RYUICHI SAKAMOTO UTAU TOUR 2010,” which was accompanied by Taeko Onuki & Ryuichi Sakamoto’s collaboration album “UTAU.” Recorded from a concert held at International Forum Hall C in Tokyo on December 11, 2010. In addition, some of the performances from the previous day are included. This work, named “UTAU” because Onuki spins and sings the words to Sakamoto’s songs, is full of the strange collaborations that can only be created by allies, and it is a content that will move the hearts of not only their fans, but all listeners.
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11/29 (Friday) 20:00 ~ “Trio Tour 2011 in Europe”
Since 1996, the piano trio was revived in Europe in the fall of 2011. Jacques Morelenbaum, an original member and Sakamoto’s ally, plays the cello, and Judy Kang, a new talent hired at an audition, plays the violin. A rare live video that once again captivated European audiences with a mix of old and new songs.
Package release date: December 1, 2012
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12/13 (Friday) 20:00~ “GLENN GOULD GATHERING – Limited Edition”
The Glenn Gould Foundation of Canada held special exhibitions in several places around the world to commemorate the 85th anniversary of musician Glenn Gould’s birth and the 150th anniversary of Canada’s founding. Ryuichi Sakamoto, who admires Gould’s style and has always admired him, became the curator and held the Glenn Gould Gathering in December 2017 at the Sogetsu Kaikan (Aoyama, Tokyo).
A complete recording of the live show “Glenn Gould-Remodels” held on December 16th, which was the main event of this project. The performers will be Ryuichi Sakamoto’s longtime friends Alva Noto and Christian Fenesz, as well as Francesco Tristano, a gifted pianist from Luxembourg.
Gould is remodeled/reworked according to each performer’s interpretation, and the four personalities collide in the final song.
Package release date: October 2, 2019
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12/20 (Friday) 20:00 ~ “Ryuichi Sakamoto: PTP04022020 – YouTube Edit”
A live video re-edited as a YouTube Edit of “Ryuichi Sakamoto: PTP04022020”, which was distributed in April 2020 as an emergency project not to give in to the coronavirus.
♢Ryuichi Sakamoto’s last piano solo concert work “Opus”
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『Opus』
2CDs
・Complete song explanation
Product number: RZCM-67100~1
Vinyl
Limited quantity heavy edition 4-disc set
・Complete song explanation
Product number: RZJM-67096~9
“Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus”
DVD
・Complete song explanation
・Complete version of the interview (Director: Oto Sora, Recording/Sound Adjustment: ZAK, Editing: Takuya Kawakami, Tuning: Takeshi Sakai)
・NeSTREAM LIVE viewing serial code included (Video mixed with Dolby Atmos® audio *Compatible with smartphones/tablets)
Product number: RZBM-67102
Blu-ray
・Complete song explanation
・Complete version of the interview (Director: Sora Oto, Recording/Sound Adjustment: ZAK, Editing: Takuya Kawakami, Tuning: Takeshi Sakai)
・NeSTREAM LIVE viewing serial code included (Video mixed with Dolby Atmos® audio *Compatible with smartphones/tablets)
Product number: RZXM-67103
Bonus Content
21. Improvisation on Little Buddha Theme
“Opus – objects”
First production limited edition (1,000 pieces)
・Set of 4 analog heavyweight discs
・Complete song explanation
・Complete version of the interview (Director: Sora Oto, Recording/Sound Adjustment: ZAK, Editing: Takuya Kawakami, Tuning: Takeshi Sakai)
・Reproductions of 20 music scores used during recording
・Scent
RZZ1-67104~7
*Due to shipping, we will limit the purchase to one item per transaction. The scent included with this product is subject to import restrictions and cannot be shipped to Australia and New Zealand.
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