Ryuichi Sakamoto - Blu (Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra)

What it is

Ryuichi Sakamoto's piece Blu, performed by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. It was written to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Aoyama clothing company.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Offered as calm piano-led music for programming and shared as a personal favorite and memorial to Sakamoto.

• 1 people recommended it
• 1 different months
• 0 strong recommendations
• first 2021, last 2023

What HN commenters said

1. “One of my favorites is "Blu”

   Sakamoto piano piece inspired by Ravel, a personal favorite.

   Dracophoenix, 2022-09 · Recommendation · in “Ask HN: How do you discover new music?”

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