He would nail it perfectly every time, no matter the genre. I didn't need to describe any detailed instructions, or what type of 'sound' I was after. I could just send him a track that needed some guitar work, and he would 'get it'. Saki and I had a musical connection that I haven't experienced with anyone else. I am sitting here right now in my studio, with his guitars blazing, mixing a new song we were working on for a game soundtrack. I have had the pleasure of working with Saki on countless projects over the years, occasionally helping him with synth work, but most of the time he was helping me out with his mind blowing guitar work. I laughed pretty hard, since he took my basic track and turned it into something 10X more badass. Saki had overdubbed some heavy guitars on the track, and when I first met him, he apologized for possibly messing up my song and ruining my vision. My introduction to Saki was when I delivered my first music track to the Need for Speed team, a song for the Lotus Elise GT1 showcase video in NFS2 Special Edition. Saki had a deep passion for the artistry of composition, but enjoyed the technical side of production as well, and some of our recent conversations entailed philosophical discussions on the use of compressors, limiters, and linear phase eqs during the mastering process, and whether or not they would detract from the purity of the original vision of the music. He had it all, his guitar work, synth work, audio production skills, and a feel for music unlike anyone else. I have consistently been blown away and hugely inspired by Saki's work over the last 2 decades. He was a master of his craft, and I don't exaggerate when I say that he was the most talented musician I have ever known. Saki was a gentle, kind soul, with a heart of gold. My dear friend and collaborator for almost 20 years, Saki Kaskas, has passed away. This is also the only mode where the police helicopter unlocked from Hot Pursuit mode can be used in.I unfortunately have some very sad news.
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