As confirmed
here, Ryuichi Sakamoto will be creating the main theme for the upcoming PlayStation 2 game Dawn of Mana (aka Seiken Densetsu 4). The score will otherwise be composed and arranged by Kenji Ito, Tsuyoshi Sekito, Junya Nakano, and Masayoshi Soken.
For those who don't know, Ryuichi Sakamoto is one of Japan's most talented and influential musicians. Known for his eclecticism, various musical experiments, major technological innovations, and use of mathematical methods of composition, the former Yellow Magic Orchestra member has been a key figure in Neo Geo, acid house, techno-pop, film, orchestral, and ethnic music since 1978. His extensive discography includes a large number of film scores, notably Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence and the oscar-winning for The Last Emperor, several anime scores, and the game score L.O.L. Lack of Love, though his various solo and YMO albums are regarded as his principle musical innovations. He has also acted in several major motion pictures, been a voice with regards to political and environmental matters, and collaborated with many other major musicians.
Jam it back in, in the dark.
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