Ryuichi Sakamoto is a Japanese musician who composes and produces music while also performing as a pianist.
His name became famous in the 1983 movie ``Merry Christmas.''
Although he was active as an actor in this movie, the song ``Merry Christmas Mr.Lawrence'' used in the movie became famous, and was popular not only with pianists and other musicians. It became widely accepted and popular.
In 1987, he won the Academy Award for Best Original Score for the film ``The Last Emperor,'' and his name further spread around the world.
Of course I like the songs in this movie, but what really left an impression on me was the actor's performance as Masahiko Amakasu.
Furthermore, with ``ENERGY FLOW,'' which sparked so-called ``healing music'' throughout Japan, they once again became famous for their ability to ``heal'' people.
Ryuichi Sakamoto himself said, ``I don't understand why this song was so popular,'' but at the time, neuroscientists and psychologists have demonstrated that this song actually has a ``healing'' effect. was featured in the news.
Personally, I think that among today's musicians, Ryuichi Sakamoto, along with Joe Hisaishi, is the one who creates pieces that every pianist would want to play at least once.
Postscript: He passed away on March 28, 2023. I will pray for the souls.
This time, we will introduce free piano sheet music composed by Ryuichi Sakamoto.
Look or listen to each score carefully and choose the one you like.
Since the music is under copyright protection, the free use of the sheet music is only for viewing. Please note that downloading and printing requires purchase due to copyright usage fees.
You can enlarge the score by clicking on the link, so when using it, please click on the score and check the link. You can also check the performance video at the link.
If you don't like what you like from the free sheet music introduced this time, try purchasing professionally made piano sheet music sold by Print Music
energy flow
First is ``energy flow,'' a precursor to ``healing'' music.
This song was featured in the TV commercial for "Regain" and immediately became a hot topic.
Research has proven that listening to this song has a healing effect.
Free sheet music ① (Introductory version with do-re-mi)
First of all, here is a simple sheet music with do-re-mi that I made myself.
Basically, the left hand is adjusted so that it can be played without moving from its basic position.
The difficulty level beginner .
Free sheet music ② (beginner)
Next is the score with a slightly higher overall difficulty level.
I'm trying to make it difficult enough for people who can play Burgmuller to play it. .
The difficulty level is Beginner
Free sheet music ③ (intermediate)
Finally, here is the score that is close to the original song.
There are some arrangements, so it's not exactly the original song, but I've tried to make it as close as possible to the atmosphere.
The difficulty level intermediate .
Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence (Merry Christmas on the Battlefield)
This is a famous song used in the movie Merry Christmas.
Free sheet music ① (Introductory version with do-re-mi)
First of all, here is a simple sheet music with do-re-mi.
I transpose it to A minor to avoid playing the black keys as much as possible.
It is made in full size, so it is a little long.
Also, please note that only the intro of the song is in 12/8 time. (If you know the original song, I don't think it will be that difficult.)
The difficulty level beginner .
Free sheet music ② (beginner)
Next, I returned to the key of the original song and arranged it more easily than the original, making it a sheet music for beginners.
The difficulty level beginner .
Free sheet music ③ (intermediate)
Finally, this is a sheet music that reproduces the original song as much as possible.
I think there are some arranged sounds here and there.
The difficulty level intermediate .
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