Even though his score Furyo de Nagisa Oshima has since entered into legend (closely followed by that of The Last Emperor by Bernardo Bertolucci), Ryuichi Sakamoto has worked with many other filmmakers, including Pedro Almodóvar and Brian De Palma. With The Revenant, he adds Alejandro González Iñárritu to his growing list. The Mexican director used his work World Citizen (co-written with David Sylvian) in his film Babel back in 2006, but had never placed an order for a complete score. For this long, flamboyant film - in which blood and violence feature heavily - Sakamoto takes the opposite direction with his music: slow and progressive themes; sublime soundscapes. This contemplative mood, which can at times be oppressive, was designed by Sakamoto with the help of a colleague, spawning electronic music with which he also works regularly. American Bryce Dessner also features, guitarist of indie band The National and also a contemporary music composer. Together, the three musicians sculpt a masterful score, combining acoustic and electronic, and, like all great soundtracks, it can be enjoyed with eyes closed. ©MZ/Qobuz