Sonatine (Original Soundtrack)

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WRWTFWW Records is honored to announce the very first vinyl release of Joe Hisaishi's soundtrack for the acclaimed 1993 Japanese yakuza/crime/thriller classic film, Sonatine. The legendary album is presented in a limited edition housed in a luxurious thick sleeve with selective varnish printing and a special paper obi belt.The celebrated Sonatine was directed, written, and edited by Takeshi Kitano, who also takes center stage as the main protagonist of the thrilling yakuza film. Director, screenwriter, comedian, actor, television personality, and icon, Takeshi is also known for Boiling Point, Hana-Bi, Battle Royale, Johnny Mnemonic, Ghost in the Shell, and many others.Considered one of the greatest of all time, Joe Hisaishi is a composer, music director, conductor, and pianist behind over 100 film scores, including Kitano's A Scene at the Sea, Kikujiro, and Brother, as well as his famous work for director and animator Hayao Miyazaki, the Studio Ghibli masterpieces: My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, and the list goes on.The film score for Sonatine showcases the composer's most contemplative, minimalist, and intimate side in a superb and deeply evocative neo-classical and ambient musical journey. The depth and emotional resonance of the compositions make it an exceptional and timeless soundtrack. It is known to be one of Hisaishi's favorites.