A tribute to Masahiro Kajihara, one of the most prolific composers on FM-based sound hardware. He is probably best known for his work on the Princess Maker series, but he also played an integral part in the creation of the Japanese computer music scene of the '90s as his PMD sound drivers were widely used for game soundtracks and demo music. Continue reading →

A tribute to Masahiro Kajihara, one of the most prolific composers on FM-based sound hardware. He is probably best known for his work on the Princess Maker series, but he also played an integral part in the creation of the Japanese computer music scene of the ’90s as his PMD sound drivers were widely used for game soundtracks and demo music.


Download Episode #8: Masahiro Kajihara (72 MB, mp3) here

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Playlist:


01 “Title” – Virgin Dream (1994, PC-9801) by Masahiro Kajihara

02 “Martial-Arts Bout” – Princess Maker 2 (1994, FM Towns) by Masahiro Kajihara

03 “H Scene” – Innocent Tour (1996, PC-9801) by Masahiro Kajihara

04 “High School 2” – Rouge: Manatsu no Kuchibeni (1990, PC-8801) by Masahiro Kajihara

05 “P5” – Pias (1991, PC-8801) by Masahiro Kajihara

06 “Battle Scene B” – Possessioner (1994, PC-9801) by Masahiro Kajihara

07 “Sadness Creis (OPN Ver.)” – Grounseed (1996, PC-9801) by Masahiro Kajihara

08 “Dog Man & Rat Man” – Meikyuu Gakuensai: Kyuukousha no Nazo (1994, PC-9801) by Masahiro Kajihara

09 “Final Battle” – Rusty (1993, PC-9801) by Masahiro Kajihara

10 “Jogashima” – Rouge: Manatsu no Kuchibeni (1990, PC-8801) by Masahiro Kajihara

11 “Peace and Security” – Armored Flaghip Atragon (1995, PC-9801) by Masahiro Kajihara

12 “BGM 1 (OPNA Ver.)” – Hole Chaser (1990, PC-8801) by Masahiro Kajihara

13 “Tower Interior” – Possessioner (1994, PC-9801) by Masahiro Kajihara

14 “Working Girl” – Princess Maker (1991, PC-9801) by Masahiro Kajihara

15 “Serious Scene” – Meikyuu Gakuensai: Kyuukousha no Nazo (1994, PC-9801) by Masahiro Kajihara

16 “Sentimental Soldier” – Mugen Senshi Valis II (1989, PC-9801) by Masahiro Kajihara

17 “WON17B” – Wonder Parallel Wars (1993, PC-9801) by Masahiro Kajihara, Jhojima Ikeru, Kagurasaka Noboru

18 “P6” – Pias (1991, PC-8801) by Masahiro Kajihara

19 “Confusion” – Silent Möbius (1991, X68000) by Masahiro Kajihara

20 “Credits” – Princess Maker 2 (1994, FM Towns) by Masahiro Kajihara