Thanks to our good friend Daniel Terndrup for letting us borrow his copy of this one!įurther Listening: Check out the bouncy dance version of the main theme that’s available only on the B-side of Sakamoto’s 12″ house EP We Love You. One YouTube commenter sums it up quite nicely, the song “sounds like… reminiscing about the time you’ve spent with each other, every single mistake and every single joyful occasion comes flooding into your head…” Featuring a mix of synthesizers, orchestra, and traditional Japanese instruments, the track captures the nostalgic beauty of Christmas time while also striking a perfect balance between joy and sadness. The unforgettable main theme, in particular, is a complete masterpiece and one of the greatest movie themes ever composed.
Though the film received mixed reviews from critics, it has since become a cult classic, largely due to Sakamoto’s timeless score. Also see Camelot, duration, release date, label, popularity, energy, danceability. Lawrence, would also feature Sakamoto’s first ever film score. In this way, it almost works as a Christmas song in its own right.In 1983, Yellow Magic Orchestra’s Ryuichi Sakamoto starred in his first film alongside David Bowie and legendary Japanese actor/director Takeshi Kitano aka “Beat Takeshi.” The film, Merry Christmas, Mr. It is a gorgeous theme that seems to make light of the possibilities while leaving space for reflection. The track, like the film, manages to balance a feeling of whimsy at the possibilities with a certain undercurrent of consideration of the heaviness of the situation. They are eventually joined by percussion and driving synth-based string arrangements. Delicate synths float around an distinctly Asian feeling piano motif. The movie’s soundtrack, including the title theme featured here, composed by Sakamoto is an elegant hybrid of traditional Japanese and Western influences. Keep an eye peeled for a young Takeshi Kitano (who would go on to become a major Japanese director and actor) in his own right. Lawrence, a British colonel who tries to bridge the cultural divides between a British POW and the Japanese camp commander in order to avoid bloodshed. A natural leader of men, Celliers perpetually finds himself bumping heads with the head of the camp, Yonoi (played by Ryuichi Sakamoto himself) who must balance his desire to keep order in the camp with his secret feelings of lust for Celliers. The film stars chameleon-like pop star, David Bowie plays Celliers: a captured British solider held by the Japanese during World War II. Lawrence strikes a hopeful note for the holidays.
Ryuichi Sakamoto‘s title theme to Nagisa Ôshima 1983 Prisoner of War drama, Merry Christmas Mr.
Gorgeous theme that seems to make light of the possibilities while leaving space for reflection Lawrence - the 1983 World War II Nagisa shima film starring David Bowie and Ryuichi Sakamoto, with an incredible score by Ryuichi.
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