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Japanese composer, sound designer, and video game producer renowned for atmospheric horror soundtracks.Akira Yamaoka joined Konami in 1993, rising to fame as the primary composer and sound designer for the Silent Hill series. His innovative fusion of ambient noise, industrial textures, and melancholic melodies defined the franchise's unsettling atmosphere. After leaving Konami in 2009, he pursued freelance work and collaborations, contributing to games like Shadows of the Damned and newer Sil...