Jonathan Bockelmann is back with the second installment of his ongoing series „Sakamoto on Guitar“, a tribute to the deceased Japanese composer.
„Suite for Krug in 2008“ is a piece commissioned by the champagne brand “Krug”. Each of the three “Movements” is intended to be paired with one of their wines.
Jonathan’s stripped-down arrangement for guitar takes the piano and all the lush and bubbly synths of the original and decants them into a fine blend of flageolets and arpeggios, masterfully combining the different layers of the composition on his instrument.
Movement I is out now digitally on all platforms.
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released February 23, 2024
Composed by Ryuichi Sakamoto
Arranged and played by Jonathan Bockelmann
Recorded by Noel Riedel
Mixed and Mastered by Martin Ruch
Produced by Martin Brugger
Artwork photography by Valentine Cascailh
Designed by Maximilian Schachtner
supported by 4 fans who also own “Sakamoto on Guitar II”
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