Masayoshi Soken (祖堅 正慶, Soken Masayoshi, born January 10, 1975) is a highly acclaimed Japanese composer and sound director, primarily known for his extensive work in video games. Soken's musical journey began early, influenced by a wide range of genres from rock to orchestral music. He joined Square Enix (then Square) in 1998, initially working on sound effects for titles like Tobal No. 2 and Parasite Eve 2. Soken's career took a significant turn when he was appointed the lead composer and sound director for Final Fantasy XIV Read more on Last.fm