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English Edition "Music Sets You Free" (Translated by Sam Bett), Combining Ryuichi Sakamoto's Autobiographies "Music Makes You Free" and "How Many More Times Will I See the Full Moon?" into One Volume, to be Published in September 2026!

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The English edition of Ryuichi Sakamoto's autobiographies, combining "Music Makes You Free" and "How Many More Times Will I See the Full Moon?" into a single volume titled "Music Sets You Free," will be published in September 2026. Translated by Sam Bett, the US edition will be released by HarperVia and the UK edition by William Collins. The book chronicles the legendary musician's entire life, from his early days and YMO fame to his final years living with cancer.

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Q: What is the title of the combined English volume of Ryuichi Sakamoto's autobiographies?
A: The title of the combined English volume is "Music Sets You Free."
Q: Which two autobiographies are combined into this single volume?
A: The two autobiographies combined into this volume are "Music Makes You Free" and "How Many More Times Will I See the Full Moon?".
Q: Who are the publishers for the US and UK editions of the book?
A: The US edition will be published by HarperVia, and the UK edition will be published by William Collins.
Q: What topics are covered in the first autobiography, "Music Makes You Free"?
A: It covers memories of his father, high school student movements, YMO, "The Last Emperor," and the September 11 attacks.
Q: Who wrote the manuscript included at the end of the book in place of an afterword?
A: The manuscript was written by Masafumi Suzuki, a close friend who served as the listener and transcriber.