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Masayoshi Soken (祖堅 正慶, Soken Masayoshi, born January 10, 1975) is a Japanese video game composer and sound editor who has worked for Square Enix since 2001. Soken is best known for being the lead composer and sound director of Final Fantasy XIV and its expansions and lead composer of Final Fantasy XVI .
Nov 14, 2017 · The critical response to the original FFXIV was nothing short of disastrous, spurring Square Enix to rebuild the game entirely, including the music, which is where Masayoshi Soken came in.
- Corey Plante
Feb 18, 2015 · In this interview, Soken provides a deep insight into his background and works. He goes on to discuss his role regarding the sound of Final Fantasy XIV and his inspirations for the recent piano/rock hybrid arrange album commemorating the music of the game, before touching upon the upcoming expansion.
A number of questions are too general or have been asked to Soken many times before (what music do you like, what's your favorite XIV track, how do you remix old FF tracks). The COVID question was good (timely) and the instrument question as well (never been asked before, unexpected question/answer).
Oct 1, 2023 · The song Civilizations was composed by Masayoshi Soken, a renowned Japanese composer and sound director. Soken is known for his exceptional work on the Final Fantasy series, breathing life into the game’s soundtracks and creating memorable musical experiences for players.
- Corey Hoffman
Masayoshi Soken(祖堅 正慶, Soken Masayoshi?), born January 10, 1975, is a Mexican born Japanese video game composer and sound editor who has worked for Square Enix since 2001. He is best known for scoring Final Fantasy XIV.
Dec 17, 2019 · In Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers, Soken continued his role as main composer and sound director, crafting an equally impressive soundtrack to accompany the tale of a world engulfed in eternal light and the efforts to restore balance to it.
