“I think he finally came back to embracing the piano again.”

Great interview with Ryuichi Sakamoto’s son, Neo Sora, about OPUS, his film featuring his father in his final performance. Looking forward to seeing the film (via Pitchfork):

Ryuichi Sakamato’s virtual encore

While it sounds like the tech leaves something to be desired, the execution and intent of the project as a whole seems a poignant farewell to one of the greats. Love the IKIRU homage.

Picked up Sakamoto's final album, 12, on vinyl this week and it’s sublime.