I think Susumu Hirasawa is one of the greatest composers of
all time. Combining various elements of traditional music from
around the world with the avant-garde, he has created an
incredible discography, both as a leading man and a solo
artist. My favorite albums are (oddly) The Ghost in Science
and the self-titled album by P-MODEL. Some other favorites
include Vistoron, Virtual Rabbit, Switched-On Lotus, KAI=KAI,
Big Body, Gipnoza, and the error CD... but I am a fan of
almost all of his work.