Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence – Soundtrack from the Motion Picture
Ryuichi Sakamoto · 1983
40 min · 19 tracks · techno
A haunting blend of minimalist piano, lush strings, and evocative electronic textures that evoke deep emotion.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting emotional reflections
- short, evocative listening sessions
- atmospheric background focus
- gradual builds and payoffs
- introspective late-night vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When Ryuichi Sakamoto released this soundtrack in 1983, he was already an established figure in music, having gained fame with Yellow Magic Orchestra. This album followed his critically acclaimed solo debut 'Left Handed Dream' and marked a significant foray into film scoring, showcasing his ability to fuse traditional and modern musical elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brian Eno· Alva Noto· Tangerine Dream
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence 4:36
- 2 Batavia 1:18
- 3 Germination 1:49
- 4 A Hearty Breakfast 1:23
- 5 Before the War 2:15
- 6 The Seed and the Sower 5:03
- 7 A Brief Encounter 2:22
- 8 Ride, Ride, Ride (Celliers' Brother's Song) 1:04
- 9 The Fight 1:30
- 10 Father Christmas 2:07
- 11 Dismissed 0:10
- 12 Assembly 2:17
- 13 Beyond Reason 2:01
- 14 Sowing the Seed 1:54
- 15 23rd Psalm 2:03
- 16 Last Regrets 1:43
- 17 Ride, Ride, Ride (reprise) 1:06
- 18 The Seed 1:04
- 19 Forbidden Colours 4:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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