There’s no doubt that Motoi Sakuraba is a legend in the videogame industry. Getting his start in a progressive rock band in Japan, his breakout title was Tales of Phantasia, which has resulted in his contribution to over 18 Tales of titles and scoring some of gaming’s biggest franchises, including Dark Souls, Star Ocean, Valkyrie Profile, Golden Sun, and the Mario Sports series, among many others. While he still remains one of the most prolific composers in games, he’s looking forward to exploring independent games around the world and hopes his music can be of service to those projects.

Read his full biography, credits list, and hear some sample music on his Scarlet Moon Artists page. Check below for an interview with Motoi Sakuraba about his style, inspirations, and collaboration with Scarlet Moon.