| 词条 | Saki Kaskas |
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| name = Theodosius Kaskamanidis | image = | caption = | background = non_performing_personnel | alias = Saki Kaskas, Captain Ginger | birth_date = September 24, 1971 | death_date = November 11, 2016 (aged 45) | birth_place = Krefeld, West Germany | instrument = Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar, Bass guitar, Piano, Drums | genre = Rock, Punk Rock, Heavy Metal, Folk Rock, Hardcore Punk, Jazz Fusion, Funk Rock, Skate Punk | occupation = Video game music composer | years_active = 1996-2016 | label = Koyote Records | associated_acts = | website = {{URL|https:/www.sakikaskas.com/}} }} Theodosius Kaskamanidis (September 24, 1971 – November 11?, 2016), better known as "Saki Kaskas" or "Captain Ginger", was a Greek-Canadian video game music composer, best known for his soundtracks in the Need for Speed series. BiographySaki was born in Krefeld, West Germany, in 1971, to Greek parents. Shortly after he was born, the whole family moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Saki started to play the guitar when he was 15. He practiced 5 hours a day and in two years he was in his first band, Omnibol. They were a rock band and they gained some notoriety around the Vancouver music scene.[1] In 1993, Omnibol broke up. At that time, he started to play in various bands. Saki played in a Greek folk band, a heavy metal band, a cover band, a ‘power trio’ rock band and in a guitar duet. He also played sessions for commercials and such.[1] Electronic ArtsIn 1994, Saki joined The Heavy Lounge. This was an instrumental band and they played progressive rock with some leanings towards Jazz, Funk and Metal. The keyboard player was Jeff van Dyck, who was working for Electronic Arts at the time. In 1996, Jeff got Saki a contract for The Need for Speed. Soon after that, Saki became a full-time composer for EA, and he composed music for NHL 97, NHL 98, Need for Speed II, Hot Pursuit, High Stakes, Porsche Unleashed, Rugby 2001, Missile Command, and Mass Effect 2.[1][2][3] Other projectsIn 2012, Saki Kaskas began to record again, composing music on his own behalf, and for newer games such as Sleeping Dogs.[1] Prominent works
DeathAccording to a Facebook post made on 17 November 2016 by Rom Di Prisco,[4] Saki Kaskas had died. Different sources indicate the time of his death as 11 November,[3][5] 16 November,[6] or 17 November.[7] References1. ^1 2 3 {{cite web |url=http://www.game-ost.com/articles.php?action=view&id=16 |title=Saki Kaskas interview |author=Michael Naumenko |accessdate=2017-09-27 |publisher=Game OST}} {{Authority control}}{{DEFAULTSORT:Kaskas, Saki}}2. ^{{cite web |url=http://designingsound.org/2013/09/spectral-analysis-interview-with-saki-kaskamanidis/ |title=Interview with Saki Kaskamanidis |author=Cormac Donnelly |accessdate=2017-09-27 |publisher=Designing Sound}} 3. ^1 {{cite web |url=http://twinfinite.net/2016/11/game-composer-saki-kaskas-passed-away/ |title=Video Game Composer, Saki Kaskas, Has Passed Away |author=Alex Avard |accessdate=2017-09-27 |publisher=Twinfinite}} 4. ^https://www.facebook.com/rdiprisco/posts/1281980645156581 5. ^{{cite web |url=https://www.replaying.de/news/saki-kaskas-der-komponist-von-need-for-speed-ist-tot/ |title=Der Komponist von Need for Speed ist tot |accessdate=2017-09-27 |publisher=Replaying.de}} 6. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.animacity.ru/node/175486 |title=Need For Speed |accessdate=2017-09-27 |publisher=Animacity}} 7. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.levelup.com/noticias/398545/Fallece-Saki-Kaskas-compositor-de-Need-for-Speed |title=Fallece Saki Kaskas, compositor de Need for Speed |author=Pedro Pérez Cesari |accessdate=2017-09-27 |publisher=LevelUp}} 6 : 1971 births|2016 deaths|Greek composers|Male composers|People from Krefeld|Video game composers |
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