We hope that eventually there would be an occasion which I can personally prove that game music can in fact impress many different people and move them.

Like many composers, most of my compositions are influenced by the music I've listened to throughout my life.

And as far as the Disney Concert hall is concerned, it is a wonderful modern structure and I am extremely honored that I had this opportunity to have a concert here.

I guess many game music fans prefer original soundtrack albums.

Even in Japan, I don't think that the game culture is established. For example, my father will watch movies but games don't appear in his life at all, I think that that's sad.

We hope that eventually there would be an occasion which I can personally prove that game music can in fact impress many different people and move them.

As you may know my use of Celtic music is extremely simple and short. However there is something about it that will remain in your mind for a long, long time.