Akira Yamaoka
1 upcoming show.
Akira Yamaoka is a Japanese composer, musician, producer, and sound designer best known for his work on Konami's Silent Hill video game series from 1999 to 2009 and its film adaptations. He has also composed for other games such as Lollipop Chainsaw, Sine Mora, and No More Heroes 2, and has released music under G.U. Records. Yamaoka has performed live with his Silent Hill band in tours across Europe, North America, and Asia, and continues to produce music for games, films, and television.
Reviews & press
- BabySoftMurderHands.com ↗ — “Composer and producer of the highly acclaimed survival horror series Silent Hill, Akira Yamaoka has recently formed a band for the purposes of showcasing his music live.”
- Nopality Magazine ↗ — “It was obvious from the line that stretched around the venue and down past several other buildings that there would be a full house at Emo’s for Akira Yamaoka and Raj Ramayya.”
- Higher Plain Music ↗ — “How awesome is this? Akira Yamaoka’s Silent Hill band makes its US début and absolutely rocks it out.”