May 22, 2019
Ryuichi Sakamoto scores BLACK MIRROR episode “Smithereens” – Soundtrack Coming in June
– Randall D. Larson
Composer Ryuichi Sakamoto produced the breathtaking electronic-driven score to the BLACK MIRROR episode “Smithereens,” directed by James Hawes and starring Andrew Scott, Damson Idris, and Topher Grace. Netflix shared the following synopsis of the episode: “A cab driver with an agenda becomes the center of attention on a day that rapidly spirals out of control.”
Milan Records will release the score to “Smithereens” on June 7th, 2019. A vinyl edition is to follow.
As one-third of Yellow Magic Orchestra and an Academy Award-winning composer for his work on the soundtrack for THE LAST EMPEROR, synth pop innovator Ryuichi Sakamoto is among the most groundbreaking artists to have emerged since the late ‘70s. Sakamoto has created intriguing musical unions with artists such as David Sylvian, Iggy Pop, Tony Williams, Bootsy Collins, Jaques Morelenbaum and many others. His film scores have also included MERRY CHRISTMAS, MR. LAWRENCE (1983), THE SHELTERING SKY (1990), LITTLE BUDDHA (1993), AND THE REVENANT (2015). On occasion, Sakamoto has also worked as a composer and a scenario writer on anime and video games.
The episode trailer appears below; but first, listen to one of Sakamoto’s tracks from “Smithereens” via Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/milanrecords/ryuichi-sakamoto-this-is-my-last-day-black-mirror-smithereens
Watch the trailer for the BLACK MIRROR “Smithereens” episode:
