A while ago, an open letter from musician Ryuichi Sakamoto made many fans who cared about him quite distressed.
In the open letter, Ryuichi Sakamoto said that he had rectal cancer again when his throat cancer was relieved and is currently receiving treatment, "In the days to come, I will live with cancer."
Even though he was seriously ill, he was known as the "professor" and said that the work project at hand would be completed as much as possible while treating, and apologized to the affected work partners, showing full gentlemanliness.
As a world-class music master, Ryuichi Sakamoto has a considerable number of well-known works, especially his film score for "The Last Emperor", which is a classic.
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Ryuichi Sakamoto himself, also a walking icon, not only dresses very iconicly, full of artist temperament, but also pays attention to quality in life. In Fan's main office, there is a "little fan" of Ryuichi Sakamoto, who regards him as a dressing idol
Today, Fan Lord will take you to understand what is Sakamoto Ryuichi style.
World-class musicians, crossover films
Before introducing the style of the version of Ryuichi, let's first take a look at this music master.
Ryuichi Sakamoto was born in Tokyo in 1952 to a good family. His father, Kazukazu Sakamoto, was a well-known editor who worked on famous writers such as Yukio Mishima, his mother Keiko was a hat designer, and his grandfather Yaichi Shimomura was the chairman of Japan's Kazoku Airlines and a close friend of former Japanese Prime Minister Isamu Ikeda.
Ryu Sakamoto began to learn piano in March and composed music at the age of 10, so it can be said that his whole life has been closely related to music. Fan Lord had previously seen his autobiography "Music Makes People Free" and told many stories about him and music, such as Debussy was his favorite musician, so much so that he thought he was debussy's reincarnation.
In the more than 40 years of music, Sakamoto Ryuichi has released 21 albums, and his style is very diverse. His YMO orchestra, together with Haruto Hosono and Yukihiro Takahashi, was not only at the forefront of trends in the early 1980s, but also influenced the development of electronic music.
Ryuichi Sakamoto and jazz musician Hideko Yano had a marriage, and the daughter of the two people, Miyu Sakamoto, also debuted as a singer, and the family is quite musically genetic.
In addition, Ryuichi Sakamoto is also well known for his film scores, such as "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence", "The Last Emperor", "The Wilderness Hunter", "Call Me By Your Name" and other familiar works, and the soundtracks are all from his hands.
In his autobiography Music Makes People Free, Ryuichi Sakamoto also recalls making the soundtrack for The Last Emperor.
At that time, he joined the crew as an actor who played Masahiko Gan, and as a result, he was temporarily asked by director Bertolucci to write the soundtrack of Puyi's ascension to the throne in three days, and the director also provoked him to "Morricone can get it done in minutes". Later, another phone call asked him to make the soundtrack for the entire film, and Sakamoto Ryu worked 44 songs without sleep for a week, only to find that the film had been cut beyond recognition by the director, and spent a week recording and changing the music at night, and was abused by "Party A".
Ryuichi Sakamoto played Masahiko Kazuhiko in The Last Emperor
At the final test screening, it was found that the song was dismantled by the director again, and half of it was not adopted, so angry that his "heart almost stopped beating". However, in the end, his composition won an Oscar.
Nagisa Oshima's "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence" was also an actor and soundtrack, and his rivalry with David Bowie was also quite classic, and the film also won the Cannes Palme d'Or.
Unique artist temperament, the older the more flavorful
From young to old, Ryuichi Sakamoto has always had a strong artist temperament.
His face shape has a relatively strong sense of edge and corner, when he was young, he liked to look at the empty eyes when taking pictures, giving people a feeling of quite cold and colorful, and there was a kind of ascetic atmosphere that no one should enter.
After old age, although the edges and corners of the face are more distinct, the eyes become softer, and there is a sense of detachment and indifference, which is very suitable for taking black and white photos.
Ryuichi Sakamoto's hairstyle has always been very iconic, and from a young age, he has left this "techno head" with shaved sideburns, and the upper part is naturally divided.
After getting older, he became a gray hair, more recognizable, and felt that he could recognize it by the silhouette alone. Even if the height is only about 171cm, the temperament is excellent
It is said that focused men are the most attractive, and so is Ryuichi Sakamoto when it comes to creating music. When he sits at the piano, the whole person enters a state of detachment, as if he were one with music.
Ryuichi Sakamoto has a deep love for the sound of nature, he will collect the sound of rain falling, he will go to the North Pole to record the sound of ice water flowing... When you hear a beautiful sound, you will be happy like a child. Even when he goes to the restaurant to eat, he will also have a lot of requirements for the music in the restaurant.
Man-clothed, Asian man's dress Icon
Ryuichi Sakamoto has always been the clothing icon of many Asian men, and his simple and clean, comfortable and practical and trendy wear has the soul of Japanese men's wear.
However, he often tells fans who are "obsessed" with his dressing that he is not a fashion person and does not even care about dressing.
To be honest, I'm a more casual person. If I had to decide for myself, I would wear almost the same clothes all year round. For me, the clothes should feel comfortable and moving, preferably so that I don't feel it is there.
But that doesn't stop him from having dressing idols he admires. For example, the Italian actor Marcelo Mastruani, who casually put on an old coat in the movie, with an old leather bag scene, all of which fascinated Ryuichi Sakamoto.
Ryuichi Sakamoto, who had met the idol himself while working on The Last Emperor in Italy, recalled in his autobiography, "Fellini was filming in the studio next door, and Marcelo Mastruani was walking around. I was extremely excited. Mastruani smoked a cigar and exuded an extraordinary momentum, which was simply too cool to be true. ”
Still, Ryuichi Sakamoto's minimalist personal style is recognizable, and his preferences are clear, especially for Asian men.
△ Favorite black turtleneck
Black turtleneck has always been the standard for rich and virtuous men, and it also has a place in the fashion circle. In the 1960s, designer Saint Laurent personally interpreted a high-end, fashionable and practical black turtleneck, which impressed Fan.
Speaking of black turtlenecks, you have to mention Jobs. The simple Issey Miyake black turtleneck + Levi's jeans + New Balance sneakers have long been his standard Look.
Ryuichi Sakamoto is a big fan of black turtlenecks. He is also one of the most elegant and comfortable Asian men who can wear this piece. Simple style, the most in line with his clean temperament ~
Coupled with a pair of New Balance sneakers, it can be said that It is Jobs Ben Joe~
In his studio and home, the black turtleneck seems to be his most comfortable "home clothes", with a black vest, it looks very elegant~
When shooting various photos, it is also indispensable. A dark coat on a black turtleneck jacket, the basic color matching can also have a very trendy and modern feeling~ ~ ~
△ Black and white for a lifetime push
You should have noticed that Sakamoto Ryu has a special love for black. This may be the reason why he seems to have both a personal style and is not difficult to learn from. Ryuichi Sakamoto once said that he often wore black jeans, and even often wore black sets.
Occasionally, it is decorated with white. The black suit + white shirt on the red carpet, the color insurance is not wrong, the waist is cut just right, and it will not look too frivolous and abrupt.
Ryuichi Sakamoto is good at using a simple black suit with a white shirt, and even if you don't wear a tie, you can feel very formal. The cut and texture are perfect
Occasionally wearing a comfortable black cardigan, which will also be matched with a flat white shirt, giving people a kind of artist's bookish atmosphere, regardless of age, but really making people dress.
The reason why Sakamoto Ryuichi's clothing gives people a clean and attractive feeling is that in addition to the color as clean as possible, the dressing habits also pay attention to flatness and symmetry. For example, his shirt is always buttoned to the top one, and he says goodbye casually.
Wearing a black shirt is no exception, simple and clean, with a flat neckline that gives a sense of elegance and trustworthiness.
△ Advocating comfort and leisure
In the choice of coats, he advocates comfort, looseness and leisure. I often wear a loose trench coat, although it is not the height of the hanger, but the aura supports the clothes~
Casual summer single West, he will often choose a comfortable cotton and linen material, breathable and soft, is still a simple base color, although a little easy to wrinkle...
Even if he wears it every day, it does not hinder his ability to control Japanese fashion. Kenzo, Rei Kawakubo, Issey Miyake and other avant-garde designs of local Japanese designers, as well as deconstructed fashion that tests the fashion temperament, Ryuichi Sakamoto is also adept at catching
△ Early style
Speaking of Ryuichi Sakamoto in his early years, the deepest impression on Fan Was during the YMO period. At that time, their style was avant-garde and fashionable, very popular with young Japanese people at that time, and the avant-garde exaggerated performance costumes such as red often appeared in the memories of many people.
However, Ryuichi Sakamoto himself said that because he did not know enough about fashion at that time, he could only wear the clothes given to him by others. But he prefers not to be noticeable, but also wants his style to be soft.
His early appearance even has a bit of a charming temperament, which is very similar to rock chameleon David Bowie, and the two have also had a "collision shape" in the air.
Ryuichi Sakamoto and David Bowie's friendship began in 1983's Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence, which is also a masterpiece of Ryuichi Sakamoto's films. It can be seen that he had a fondness for white shirts + black suits in his early years
Later, he slowly began to wear more and more black.
From exclusive glasses to Steinway pianos, "accessories" are styled
In addition to dressing, Ryuichi Sakamoto's accessories are also very attractive.
For example, the iconic round-frame glasses are probably his most prominent accessory besides a white hair.
His glasses Look gives a sense of learning and artistry. There is a hint of naughtiness in the seriousness, and there is also a bit of kindness and gentleness
His most frequently worn eyewear brand is Jacques Durand, a niche brand from Europe that has been known for having worn it before. Round-frame mirrors are more classic in his home, with different styles such as ordinary resin and tortoiseshell pattern
Previously, Ryuichi Sakamoto had also launched a partnership with American vintage eyewear brand Oliver Peoples to create a limited set of frames to support the environmental fund.
The frames are made from eco-friendly wood and a blend of bioplastics, all handmade, limited to 100 pairs each, making them look recognizable.
As mentioned earlier, these New Balance sneakers on his feet, from the 990 V4 series, are a limited edition to celebrate the birth of the classic 990 sneakers. Gray and white color, simple and generous, and his black body is very compatible with ~ ~ ~
Scarves are also one of his everyday accessories, with a particular preference for black. As he himself said, he wished his style was gentle, and a simple black scarf, embellished properly and warm and gripping. As a basic model, ordinary people are also very good to learn from and start
In terms of watches, Ryuichi Sakamoto is also very dedicated, and for many years he has worn a piece of Seiko "Crown Blue Lion Elegant Series SBGK007". The minimalist dial, which goes well with his pursuit of a minimalist personal style, he himself emphasized:
Because I grew up with glasses, pens, and watches as a necessity for men, I love this classic style. And I like the nostalgic design that brings the feeling of 'Showa Father'. High-class but not flashy, with a calm atmosphere. Unlike the recently popular chunky large dial, it fits very well with the wrist. In today's era, it is actually quite good to have to manually wind the time.
In addition, he also wore a Panerai LUMINOR watch, an atmospheric case and a dark dial, which he also managed well.
As a musician, his "accessories" are indispensable to some musical instruments and electronic products.
He has always been a big fan of Sony, composing music and even using this Sony MDR-Z7 headphones on the cover of a CD. This headset was launched around 2017, and it was a high-end in Sony headphones at that time
From a young age, the professional monitor headphones he wore were Sony, a professional device common to musicians.
The piano is his "accessory" that does not leave his hand, and at the same time, he also has his own romantic views on the piano.
For example, he believes that the piano is made by sculpting natural wood through the machines of the Industrial Revolution, so even if the piano is out of tune, the material is returning to its natural state.
Ever since I was 18 or 19 years old, I have always wanted to question the sound, pitch and scale of the piano as a symbol of modern European music.
In his studio in West Village, New York, there is a long-used Steinway piano, the "Hermès of the Piano" from Germany
When performing, his most common use is a Yamaha piano, which is a Japanese brand that we are familiar with.
Environmentalists, "destitute" homes and neat offices
Ryuichi Sakamoto has lived in the United States for a long time, and he is an environmentalist, so his home style is also very beautiful with the combination of American brightness and Japanese aesthetics.
In 2015, he spent $2.8 million to buy a small villa in Honolulu, Hawaii. With a total area of 363 square meters, it was built in 1969 and has excellent natural conditions. And all are made of recycled environmentally friendly materials, not even painted, very "extreme poverty", seamless with nature.
Built by architect Sid Snyder, the house has a total of 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, including a private courtyard and study, as well as a comfortable attic children's room. What is enviable is that the rooms have large floor-to-ceiling windows, and each room can overlook the sea, the environment is amazing
Some of the decoration and furniture in the room, all wooden structure, had the feeling of a nature tree house.
Although there are some modern furniture, the overall style is quite Japanese Zen. The inspiration for his album "Async" is his own artistic home
Take Ryuichi Sakamoto's own words: "This is a beautiful home that nourishes your soul." ”
He also owns his own studio in West Village, New York. The decoration style is the same as his dress, simple, clean, neat, giving people a feeling that they can concentrate on work without distractions
Most of his music is almost entirely composed here.
There is also a balcony of a very New York style. In the noisy atmosphere of the metropolis, there is always a quiet place to stay
Usually, whether at home or at work, Ryuichi Sakamoto pays attention to his diet.
Because a few years ago, he had been diagnosed with laryngeal cancer. Since suffering from cancer, the diet is mostly light, usually he will pay attention to the intake of carbs, occasionally make some fruits and vegetables, pasta and so on
Coupled with his growing age, he is almost "harsh" on his diet. Every day, there are fruit and vegetable juices that do not move, as well as Japanese side dishes, fried fish, etc. Even the plating looks very comfortable
Despite suffering from cancer, Ryuichi Sakamoto has always maintained an optimistic attitude and actively treated it. In Ryuichi Sakamoto: The Finale, he says, "If I don't cure it now, I'll regret it myself."
Creating more works that can be done, leaving no regrets is also his life creed.
Well, about this music master, Fan Lord will talk about it here today, and he also hopes that the "professor" can recover as soon as possible and bring us more musical works. Do you also like this man's dressing idol? Welcome to leave a message and talk to us about it
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