Ryuichi Sakamoto’s Nokia ringtone compositions shared online: Listen
Among the dozens of clips from the mid-2000s is Sakamoto's piano arrangement of the classic Nokia ringtone composed by Francisco Tárrega
A compilation of Ryuichi Sakamoto's Nokia ringtone compositions from the mid-2000s has been shared online. Listen below.
YouTube channel Tech Product Bangers uploaded the compilation over the weekend, on 2nd April, following news of the revered composer's death on 28th March. "In honor of Ryuichi Sakamoto…, I have created a video compilation of all the ringtones and alerts on the Nokia 8800, most of which are his work," TPB shared on Twitter. "Please take a listen, some lovely sounds here."
The video features ringtones, alerts, alarms and more that Sakamoto composed for the Nokia 8800 mobile phone released in 2005. Also included is Sakamoto's piano arrangement of the classic Nokia ringtone composed by Francisco Tárrega. In addition to the pre-loaded sounds, there are rips from related software, CDs and website.
TPB has since shared the collection downloaded as a downloadable file, with some original file names edited for clarity and consistency.
Ryuichi Sakamoto passed away on 28th March at age 71, his management announced on 2nd April. In January 2021, he publicly shared his colon cancer diagnosis, several years on from recovering from throat cancer. His final album, '12', and performance in late 2022 were presented as diaristic and reflective works. "I don’t have the energy to do live concerts," he said ahead of 'Ryuichi Sakamoto: Playing the Piano 2022'. "This might be the last time that you will see me perform in this manner." Learn more about Sakamoto's influential life and career here.
Listen to Tech Product Bangers' compilation of Sakamoto's Nokia 8800 compositions.
