The Last Emperor

Composer: Ryuichi Sakamoto, David Byrne, and Cong Su
Total Time: 50:24
Availability: *****
Rating: ****1/2

Sakamoto is not very famous in the US, but he is very famous in Asia. The music is very original and unique. There are two main themes(by Sakamoto and Byrne), I like both of them. Many good tracks.


    Track Listing:
  1. First Coronation (1:47)
  2. Open The Door (2:54)
  3. Where Is Armo? (2:26)
  4. Picking Up Brides (2:40)
  5. The Last Emperor - Theme Variation 1 (2:19)
  6. Rain (I Want a Divorce) (1:49)
  7. The Baby (Was Born Dead) (0:56)
  8. The Last Emperor - Theme Variation 2 (4:29)
  9. The Last Emperor - Theme (5:54)
  10. Main Title Theme (The Last Emperor) (4:01)
  11. Picking Up Bride (2:00)
  12. Bed (5:01)
  13. Wind, Rain, and Water (2:19)
  14. Paper Emperor (1:48)
  15. Lunch (4:54)
  16. Red Guard (Traditional) (1:21)
  17. The Emperor's Waltz (Johann Strauss) (3:06)
  18. The Red Guard Dance (Traditional) (0:40)
    Total Time: 50:24


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