via YouTube/Ryuichi SakamotoMusic / NewsMusic / NewsRyuichi Sakamoto shares a concert film to watch in isolationPlaying the Piano for the Isolated was originally recorded in Tokyo last monthShareLink copied ✔️May 17, 2020May 17, 2020Text Thom Waite The Japanese composer and Yellow Magic Orchestra cofounder Ryuichi Sakamoto has shared a concert film, titled Playing the Piano for the Isolated, giving listeners a chance to experience “live” performance while stuck at home in coronavirus quarantine. The composer, who featured on Luca Guadagnino’s Call Me By Your Name soundtrack – as well as that of the director’s most recent short film, The Staggering Girl – performs music from across his career in the filmed performance, which took place April 2, 2020. He also explains that the venue was thoroughly sterilized, and the crew and musicians are working under doctors’ recommendations. Hidejiro Honjoh, a musician renowned for playing the shamisen, a traditional three-stringed Japanese instrument, also features as a special guest, improvising with Sakamoto. A documentary on the legendary composer’s creative process, titled Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda, also screened earlier this month, as part of Boiler Room’s 4:3 Online Film Festival. For even more Ryuichi Sakamoto, revisit his interview with Dazed, in which he discusses working with Guadagnino, as well as with designer Rei Kawakubo. Watch Playing the Piano for the Isolated below. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingIs this the most corrupt World Cup ever?From Donald Trump’s alleged meddling to theories of a pro-Argentina conspiracy, accusations of foul play are taking over the 2026 World CupLife & CultureLife & CultureWhy the smartest person you know is watching Love IslandEscentric MoleculesBeautyJoin Dazed and Escentric Molecules for a night of scent and self-expressionBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaBeautyNude awakening: Meet the young people embracing naturismLife & CultureIt’s a sin: Why gen Z are turning against ‘lust’Art & Photography‘Queer, playful, chaotic and sweaty’: Photos from east London’s HowlMusicOlivia Rodrigo: ‘A breakup can be an opportunity to redirect your life’MusicEveryone is fucking with The Femcels Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy