Ryuichi Sakamoto - Zero Landmine 2022 - new instrumental version of his 2001 collaborative single; proceeds benefit Care.org
In 2001, Ryuichi Sakamoto led an international collection of musicians to form a group called NML (No More Landmines). In collaboration with the renowned late journalist Tetsuya Chikushi and TBS (Japan), the project aimed to spread awareness about the large number of landmines buried in several countries. NML released the single Zero Landmine (2001), with English lyrics by David Sylvian. All proceeds from the single have gone towards de-mining efforts and other related funds.NML included musicians from around the world, such as Kraftwerk, YMO, Brian Eno, Cindy Lauper, Kim Duck-soo, DJ Krush, and many more.The ambitious live presentation on TBS featured artists joining Ryuichi in a studio in Tokyo and remotely from studios and locations in various countries.
Today, Sakamoto releases Zero Landmine 2022 with the broader notion of "No War". This new version is instrumental, but Ryuichi wanted to share the original lyrics by David Sylvian along with it. All net proceeds (after Bandcamp's + PayPal's fees) are sent directly to Care.org.
ZERO LANDMINE
This is my home
The land of my mother
The place I play
With sisters and brothers
The trees are rooted
In the ground beneath
Take away the violence
Give the earth back its peace
This is our world
Our common salvation
It knows no borders
It serves no nation
The same sun shines equally
On those beneath
Take away the violence
Give the earth back its peace
There's fire in the ground
In the space between the trees
In the forests and fields
On pathways, in dreams
The stars are whispering
To the ground beneath
Take away the darkness
Give the earth back its peace
Who painted the green grass red with danger
Who coloured the big sky blue with sorrow
A strong wind carrying fear and anger
Came and went and stole tomorrow
This is my home
The land of my mother
The place I play
With sisters and brothers
The trees are rooted
In the ground beneath
Take away the violence
Give the earth back its peace
The same sun shines equally
On those beneath
Take away the darkness
Give the earth back its peace
Like trees we're rooted
In the ground beneath
Take away the violence
Give the earth back its peace
Give the earth back its peace
Music by Ryuichi Sakamoto
Lyrics by David Sylvian
Cover Art by Rikako Nagashima
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“En América, esto le llaman libertad. El lobby de las armas de fuego dice que poseer armas es una cuestión de libertad. En mi opinión, es la peor enfermedad que sufre América. Armas de fuego por todas partes; es como un cáncer”
- Tetsuya Chikushi, presentador de la TBC Network en Japón, sobre lo que opina de América por al asesinato de Yoshihiro Hattori en Louisiana,Baton Ruge, 1992.
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News 23 Interview (2001)
(* SOME MINOR SPELLING/GRAMMAR REVISIONS)
Narrator: Asian female singer, Faye Wong. She was born in Beijing in 1969. She migrated to Hong Kong when she was 18 years old. Then she started to take singing lessons. This made her talent blossom and she made her debut as a singer two years later. Soon she was a great hit and became popular all over Asia. In 1999, she released "Eyes On Me" and the sales reached half a million in Japan alone and set a new record as the most records sold in Japan by a Chinese singer.
[Eyes On Me plays]
Tetsuya Chikushi: Why do you think Japanese people appreciate "Faye Wong"?
Faye Wong: It's because... First, this song (Eyes On Me) is quite easy to sing. And the most important factor is that this was the theme song of a popular video game. The number of videogame fans is quite large.
Tetsuya Chikushi: Your way of life... I heard it is very much supported by females. Why do you think that is?
Faye Wong: Maybe the fact that I'm supported by females means I'm disliked by males...
Tetsuya Chikushi: I don't think so...(said with a smile)
Faye Wong: Because my way of life seems independent. So maybe... females today have such a sense of independence. So I think this is the reason.
Tetsuya Chikushi: Why don't you try to show off yourself more?
Faye Wong: I hate artificial and contrived things the most. I love situations where I'm totally natural.
Tetsuya Chikushi: In Japan, many fans like your acting in the movie Chungking Express directed by Wong Kar-Wai. What do you think of yourself as an actress?
Narrator: As an actress, Faye Wong was selected as the starring role in the Hong Kong movie, Chungking Express directed by Wong Kar-Wai. This movie was a hit all over the world and in Japan, it set a new record for the number of audiences in each city. In addition, her acting was highly praised and she received so many awards. People in many fields appreciate her good singing and acting.
Faye Wong: Since I'm a singer, I'm not so good at acting. I think my acting is poorer than my singing.
Tetsuya Chikushi: You live in both Hong Kong and Beijing. What is the difference between these cities?
Faye Wong: There is difference... Since I was born in Beijing, I get along with the climate and foods of Beijing more.
Tetsuya Chikushi: Beijing has changed so much. However, I think the changing speed is different between Hong Kong and Beijing.
Faye Wong: Now the speed of Beijing is coming closer to that of Hong Kong. Beijing is developing at an extremely high speed. Now the difference of the speed between Hong Kong and Beijing is not much as this but quite close.
Tetsuya Chikushi: Do you like both cities?
Faye Wong: Yes, I like both. However, I feel Beijing is my hometown more than Hong Kong is.
Tetsuya Chikushi: I would like to ask one question. I heard you are interested in Buddhism. How is Buddhism interesting to you?
Faye Wong: The reason I was attracted to Buddhism is I myself feel compatibility with the principles of Buddhism. When I encounter hardships in my daily life, it helps me to overcome them.
Tetsuya Chikushi: Buddhism is quite a lenient religion compared to other religions. Do you like this point?
Faye Wong: I don't know other religions well. I think the most important principle of Buddhism is that we should not ask for something but that we ourselves should discipline our inner mentality. I think that's right.
Tetsuya Chikushi: What do you want to do from now on?
Faye Wong: I don't plan much. I'm even poor at planning. So I just want to do everything naturally.
[Chanel plays]
Tetsuya Chikushi: When do you feel happiest as a human being?
Faye Wong: Hmm. If you feel happiness only at that one time, I think it isn't the truest one. Oh, I have to mention the principle of Buddhism again. So happiness for me is to attain spiritual enlightenment.
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SOURCE: NEWS 23 // TRANSLATED BY: KENJI AOKI
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