Esperanto – Ryuichi Sakamoto – Audio CD – Pre Owned CDs (Arrives in 14days)

Ryuichi Sakamoto’s 1985 album ‘Esperanto’ is a luminous example of his restless innovation in electronic music. Composed as the soundtrack for a Japanese dance performance, the album stands as a testament to Sakamoto’s fascination with the intersection between technology and art. Layering digital timbres with organic motifs, Sakamoto crafts an environment that feels both futuristic and deeply human. The album moves with a kind of narrative logic—its pulses and whispers unfolding like a dream. Listeners will find themselves drawn into shifting sonic terrains: from the percussive urgency of ‘A Wongga Dance Song’ to the atmospheric mystery of the title track. ‘Esperanto’ is not just a collection of compositions; it is a unified exploration of communication beyond language, mirroring the universal aspirations of its title. For collectors and adventurous listeners, this album is a vital document of Sakamoto’s mid-1980s creativity—an era when he was pushing the boundaries of what electronic music could express. Owning ‘Esperanto’ means holding a piece of electronic music history, shaped by one of its most influential architects. It rewards repeated listening, revealing new nuances with each spin on the turntable.

Track List:
1 – A Wongga Dance Song – 6:18
2 – The “Dreaming” – 3:52
3 – A Rain Song – 2:26
4 – Dolphins – 3:23
5 – A Human Tube – 4:50
6 – Adelic Penguins – 6:06
7 – A Carved Stone – 8:23
8 – Ulu Watu – 3:55