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Moto.Tronic (Bonus Dvd)

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Here is an excellent collection of Mr. Sakamoto's work for the past decade. Even though I've got most of the source CDs already, I'm still glad I purchased this. It's a really smooth-flowing set of music, plus there's the bonus DVD! The liner notes highlight the genre-bending and cross-cultural nature of Ryuichi's career, and the songs on moto.tronic really illustrate that beautifully. There's his soundtrack work ("Little Buddha"), some funky pop ("Risky"), the classically oriented piano themes, and more! This disc is a real pleasure to hear. Ryuichi is an artist whose work I will continue to follow eagerly, and I will be giving this CD as a stocking stuffer to more than one person on my list.

Surprise is what's to behold here in this new compilation by Mr. Sakamoto. From most recent selections by Morelenbaum 2 / Sakamoto to timeless melodies of yesteryear performed with a splendid orchestra lead by conductor Yutaka Sado, to obscured re-mixes and the simplicity of solo piano brings the listener closer, such as a alchemist discovering the secret of turning silver into gold ... such a beautiful balance.

I strongly recommend this disc set also for discovering rare video footage included neatly tuck away in a five cut DVD, for one to witness the man in action.

Get energized with .... Moto.Tronic!

Just like any other CDs, I like some of songs and don't care for the others in this Moto.Tronic. I love some of the piano pieces Sakamoto is playing, and my love to them gives 5 stars to this CD.

As far as his piano performance is concerned, there is somethig words cannot describe, and I try my best to describe it here. Underneath of melody, underneath of sound, underheath of the mere music, I see something flowing with undescribable beauty. I could call it "talent" or "inspiration." But any word falls in short in my attempt to describe it. When I listen to it I see something beyond music. Then I feel as if I encountered mother nature becoming one with our mind. It feels so natural and content.

Simply awsome!! his work gets better with every release. The bossanova tracks just blew me away!!! Not to mention the dvd(the main reason I purchased)was well worth the import price.

Contains a lot of Sakamoto classics like the funky "Neo Geo" and a symphony soundtrack piece from "The Last Emperor", all within a collection featuring a creative sequence that goes from one genre to another. There is some new work that is particularly strong, like the driving house-influenced "Anger - Rare Force 2 Meg Mix" and the calm (yet tense) Bossa Nova / Alva Noto ambient mix "Insensatez", which finishes the CD. The five videos on the accompanying disc are well-done and show Sakamoto at different stages of his career, including a precious early live performance of "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence". Since Sakamoto has too much tremendous work to fit on one compilation CD, it's not surprising that a lot of significant work is left out, like anything from what I consider his best CD, "Smoochy", and the best song from his "BTTB" CD - "Aqua". But that's more of a compliment. I thoroughly enjoy "Moto.Tronic".

To start off, Sakamoto is an amazing composer and this is a wonderfully eclectic CD that is a great example of how varied his style is, from pop to classical to bossa nova. Forbidden Colours and The Last Emperor (Tracks 1 and 5), are my two favorite songs on this album and I think they convey so much emotion and feelings that I cannot really transcribe it to words.

Risky (featuring Iggy Pop) is a great song, as well, and another great addition to this album.

All I can really add is that I have no complaints about this album, something that is very rare. I would go as far as to say that it is perfect. I have no criticism for it and think Sakamoto is a composer that all people should be familiar with.

Enough praise, just buy the album, you won't regret it!