The creator of the iconic sound for PlayStation commercials and trailers, Tohru OkadaHe passed away at the age of 73. The musician and producer died of a heart problem in Japan on February 14.
Okada had participated in the production of musical tracks for commercials of the first game of Crash Bandicootand after this, in the characteristic sound of the PlayStation logo – similar to that of an elevator alert – which became part of popular culture.
Okada’s death was confirmed by a post on his band’s official Twitter account Moonriderswhere the composer of the franchise also collaborates Mother (Earthbound), Keiichi Suzuki.
Rest in peace Mr. Okada and our condolences to your friends and family.
