Ryuichi Sakamoto Quotes

I don't get so much inspiration from other musicians. Especially alive musicians. Late musicians are good - Bach, Beethoven - yes, good.

Ryuichi Sakamoto

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• I don't get so much inspiration from other musicians. Especially alive musicians. Late musicians are good - Bach, Beethoven - yes, good.

  

  Ryuichi Sakamoto
  • Inspiration
  • Musicians
  • Especially