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3 videos • 75 views • by Vietnam-era Vet Speaks Out Susumu Hirasawa, born April 2, 1954, in Tokyo, Japan, is a pioneering Japanese musician and composer known for his innovative electropop and progressive rock soundscapes. Raised with a passion for machinery and music, he studied at Tokyo Designer Gakuin College, where he formed his first band, Mandrake, in 1972, blending progressive rock influences. In 1979, he founded P-Model, a techno-pop outfit, releasing influential albums through the 1980s before launching a solo career with Water in Time and Space (1989). Renowned for scoring anime like Berserk and Satoshi Kon’s films (Paprika), his work fuses philosophy, technology, and nature themes, often using Amiga computers. Reviving P-Model as Kaku P-Model in 2004, he continues creating, known for interactive live shows powered by solar energy. A reclusive figure, Hirasawa’s eclectic legacy spans decades, inspiring global fans with his unique sonic vision. www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJ7PrO2pmCV...