In memory of Ryuichi Sakamoto | A Tribute by Dan van den Berg (cover) by Dan van den Berg published on 2023-04-09T22:03:12Z 'Ars longa, vita brevis.' - ‘Art is long, life is short.’ A favourite quote of Ryuichi Sakamoto, a famous and fantastic composer and pianist, who died a week ago at the age of 71. I have always loved his music, being often nostalgic and melancholic, film scores and solo work as well as collaborations with many great artists. I chose to cover one of my favourite pieces of him, Bibo No Aozora, Beauty of a blue Sky. Most know this piece from the movie ‘Babel’, a 2006 psychological drama film directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu and written by Guillermo Arriaga, starring Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett and Gael García Bernal. Rest In Peace, maestro… -Dan Original music written by Ryuichi Sakamoto, arrangement for three classical guitars by Daniel van den Berg, April 2023. Guitar: Joan Cashimira, modelo 145, spruce top w/ cocobolo sides and back, Gata de Gorgos (Alicante), 2015 Recorded using an Apogee MiC. Mixed in Auria, masterered in Auria and Final Touch Genre Classical Comment by Donna Dior So Soo Beautiful 2024-04-16T12:31:02Z Comment by Georg Boehme very beautiful and touching. 2024-03-17T17:10:34Z Comment by NH Music This is amazing tribute. His music will never fade. Thank you for sharing it. I’m moved. 2024-02-04T07:01:08Z Comment by conover Oh. yes 2023-11-21T10:40:05Z Comment by aerogene070 Really beautiful tribute to our "Kyoju" (Professor) Sakamoto. 2023-11-11T11:24:06Z Comment by VintageKlavier1980s Beautiful rendition of this complex - yet so peaceful and memorable - piece that really makes you think about this whole thing that we are doing here, in this world. I think that Mr. Sakamoto was one of the very few composers who could stop the time with their music and playing. And I miss him very much. 2023-10-11T18:47:54Z Comment by michael-spi-repost A beautiful composition and a fine arrangement, Dan. Thanks for sharing. 2023-10-08T13:56:35Z Comment by Jennifer Mougin So soft and nice :) 2023-09-16T17:59:55Z Comment by David Voykin From the heart this passion is forever in ours 2023-08-30T19:21:51Z Comment by Ad van Nederpelt Je beheerst ook het ‘kleine’ lyrische gebaar. Perfect Dan. 2023-08-23T12:44:59Z Comment by Dan van den Berg @patros15 Thank you! 2023-07-17T18:45:06Z Comment by Paul Maurice Roche, Composer Devastating talent 2023-07-15T20:45:53Z Comment by David Dunham Beautiful tribute. Your playing is like gossamer, such a lovely touch. I was immediately swept away. 2023-07-14T19:23:40Z Comment by MOMA Beautiful piece. Excellent execution with dynamic and feel. 2023-06-18T21:35:55Z Comment by oddrun eikli ‘Art is long, life is short.’...a pure beautiful tribute. Thank you for this moment. 2023-06-11T09:29:06Z Comment by Mark Sartori Gorgeous piece! 2023-05-24T05:25:32Z Comment by José F Castro - JFC (Petrus Castrus) The infinite nostalgia of guitars is perfect for memorials. Also love the japanese references. 2023-05-02T22:18:31Z Comment by Melaskhole It is a very soothing piece of music ! Thank you ! 2023-05-01T20:17:54Z Comment by Craig T Elliott Simply beautiful! Love it! 2023-04-20T21:55:27Z Comment by Louis Taverna What an amazing tribute Dan! I'm sure, somewhere among the stars, Ryuichi is looking upon this track with such honor! 2023-04-19T21:30:30Z Comment by Louis Taverna I really love the way you cover this Dan, such intricacies you put in with your masterful touch 2023-04-19T21:27:32Z Comment by Louis Taverna So tranquil and beautifully touching..what a great tribute to this master... 2023-04-19T21:25:14Z Comment by Jamie Rhind wonderful Dan - I will head to Ryuichi - wonderful 2023-04-16T23:06:54Z Comment by Jamie Rhind what a fine change here Dan - unexpected and beautiful 2023-04-16T23:03:58Z Comment by ThrillMonkey Poignant in good way, excellent track 2023-04-16T14:56:42Z Comment by The Windscale Blues Experiment Wonderful arrangement and fitting tribute....beautiful piece. 2023-04-15T12:39:16Z Comment by tbone711 A wrenching remembrance, bravo! 2023-04-15T11:03:10Z Comment by Annie Smart A beautiful tribute to this amazing composer. 😊🎶 2023-04-11T18:20:18Z Comment by BJÖRN CLOPPENBURG A poetic musical fine guitar novella. Excellent work. 2023-04-11T14:16:38Z Comment by BJÖRN CLOPPENBURG A very fine and delicate Cover Version. CHAPEAU !! 2023-04-11T14:12:56Z