Saki Kaskas
| Theodosius Kaskamanidis | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Saki Kaskas, Captain Ginger |
| Born |
1971 (age 42) Krefeld, Germany |
| Genres | rock, punk, heavy metal, folk, jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Video game music composer |
| Instruments | acoustic guitar, lead guitar, bass guitar, piano, drums |
| Years active | 1996-present |
| Labels | Koyote Records |
| Website |
soundcloud |
| Notable instruments | |
| acoustic guitar, lead guitar, bass guitar, piano, drums | |
Theodosius Kaskamanidis (born 1971 in Krefeld, Germany; better known as "Saki Kaskas" or "Captain Ginger") is a Greek video game music composer, best known for his soundtracks of the Need for Speed series. His work is known in the whole world and he was one of the Electronic Arts's regular composer, together with Jeff van Dyck and Alistair Hirst. After High Stakes, EA hired bands in order to compose music.
Other projects
In 2012, Saki Kaskas began to record again, composing music on his own behalf, and for newer games such as Sleeping Dogs.
Prominent works
- The Need for Speed
- Need for Speed II
- Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit
- Need for Speed: High Stakes
- NHL 97 and also NHL 98
- Missile Command
- Porsche Unleashed
- Rugby 2001
- SimCity 4
- Mass Effect 2
External links
- Saki Kaskas at the Game-OST, where there is also an interview.
- http://www.sakikaskas.com