Ryuichi Sakamoto, a world-renowned Japanese musician and actor who composed for Hollywood hits, such as “The Last Emperor” and “The Revenant,” passed away last week at the age of 71. The World’s host Marco Werman speaks with Michael Bierylo, chair of the electronic production and design department at Berklee College of Music, about his life, musical legacy and his most notable contributions to the video game industry.
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