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Japanese composer and keyboardist renowned for his prolific work in video game soundtracks (especially RPGs) and progressive rock.Motoi Sakuraba began his career in the 1980s as a keyboardist in progressive rock bands. He transitioned into video game composition in the late 1980s/early 1990s, initially working for Wolfteam and later becoming a cornerstone composer for tri-Ace (Star Ocean, Valkyrie Profile) and Namco Bandai's Tales series. He is equally celebrated for his complex progressive r...