I just need to be happy in order to make music for myself. I am the producer, director and showrunner.
Ryuichi Sakamoto
In Japanese culture, there is a belief that God is everywhere – in mountains, trees, rocks, even in our sympathy for robots or Hello Kitty toys.
Ryuichi Sakamoto
A global view of culture is part of my nature. I want to break down the walls between genres, categories or cultures.
Ryuichi Sakamoto
All children in kindergarten had to play, or at least touch, a piano. It was a good start. Then, after kindergarten, all my friends took piano lessons, so I joined them.
Ryuichi Sakamoto
The main concept is to open your ears. Music can be everywhere, everywhere around you.
Ryuichi Sakamoto
I honestly love any sound. Bird. I have too wide a space to accept or enjoy anything except silence.
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Looking back on my early career, I had a positive outlook about technology and its potential. It was a happy time, that's for sure.
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Japanese people can feel some attachment to whatever they are making, whether it is a car or a TV or a computer.
Ryuichi Sakamoto
When I do one thing for a long time, my attention is usually drawn in the opposite direction.