Best game music composer?

john4p · 13 November 2008, 12:42

Who's the best - Hülsbeck (Turrican, Apidya, Monkey Island, etc.) or Uematsu (Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy and also Final Fantasy)? Or someone else?

TCD · 13 November 2008, 12:57

Although I like the Final Fantasy music for me Chris Hülsbeck made the 'better' tunes

There are many good composers on the Amiga

To name a few :
David Whittaker
The Wright Brothers
Martin Iveson

Shoonay · 13 November 2008, 12:57

Hard decision between these two, not to mention all the others you forgot...

Huelsbeck is incredible in technical/disco/intrumental tunes, Uematsu's best at philharmonic atmospheric themes.
I like both, I tried to gather everything they ever composed in every possible arrangement...

Currently I'm way too much into Amiga, it's been a while since I've played any Fainal Fantasy, so, just because I miss Uematsu's themes... I vote for him.

john4p · 13 November 2008, 14:06

I didn't forget the others - I just don't know any other game composer...

(except maybe Jochen Hippel and that Japanese guy who created Silent Hill 2's great soundtrack)

"Iveson" sounds somewhat familiar.

Also voted Uematsu (FFVI and FFVII have incredible music) although I consider Hülsbeck just as good (in fact I still think the music of the whole Amiga Turrican series is the best gaming music ever).

blade002 · 13 November 2008, 14:31

Well i am not talking current composers, although maybe they "are" making music on other games, but people like Matt Gray & Jereon Tel from the C64 days definitely are in my Top 10 list as well Huelsbeck

Shoonay · 13 November 2008, 14:43

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Originally Posted by john4p

in fact I still think the music of the whole Amiga Turrican series is the best gaming music ever

Don't forget the incredible 1st level tune from Apidya!

Zetr0 · 13 November 2008, 15:22

I have to admit those guys are truely greats when it comes to a game music score, but for me there will always be one that shines...

and that name my friends, is Rob Hubbard!

Zoids
Last V8
Spell Bound
IK Plus
Skate or Die
Populas
The Imortal
International Karate
Commando
One Man and His Droid
BMX Kids

and a Soooo Many More...

TCD · 13 November 2008, 15:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by john4p

"Iveson" sounds somewhat familiar.

http://hol.abime.net/hol_search.php?N_ref_artist=29

You know, the Banshee music guy

john4p · 13 November 2008, 17:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5h00n4y

Don't forget the incredible 1st level tune from Apidya!

I've yet to hear a bad Huelsbeck-tune. They're all great. Even Gem'X or Giana Sisters.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zetr0

and that name my friends, is Rob Hubbard!

Didn't he also do the score for the movie Phenomenon?

Quote:

Originally Posted by TCD

You know, the Banshee music guy

Wow - he created this wonderful...umm...well, actually I don't remember the title music at all. Didn't sound especially special. The in-game music rocks, though!

Retro-Nerd · 13 November 2008, 17:28

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Originally Posted by john4p

Didn't he also do the score for the movie Phenomenon?

The movie with John Travolta? Nope, Thomas Newman made the Score.

john4p · 13 November 2008, 17:31

Ah, okay. (actually it was just a lame name-joke: Rob Hubbard <=> Ron Hubbard)

TCD · 13 November 2008, 17:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by john4p

Wow - he created this wonderful...umm...well, actually I don't remember the title music at all. Didn't sound especially special. The in-game music rocks, though!

Well, I like the title tune (and the ingame music aswell

). The Heimdall and Darkmere music is really nice too

Retro-Nerd · 13 November 2008, 17:39

My favorites are:

8-Bit

Rob Hubbard
Ben Daglish
David Whittaker
Martin Galway
Tim Follin
Jeroen Tell

16-Bit

Chris Hülsbeck
Jochen Hippel
Allister Brimble
Rudolf Stember
Richard Joseph
Ron Klaren

TCD · 13 November 2008, 17:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retro-Nerd

My favorites are:

...
Allister Brimble
...

How could I forget him

Surely one of the best composers

lopos2000 · 13 November 2008, 17:45

My vote goes to Chris Hülsbeck. I think he is the best.

AmigaFriend · 13 November 2008, 19:37

Yep Chris all the way...

DH · 13 November 2008, 22:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by john4p

Who's the best - Hülsbeck (Turrican, Apidya, Monkey Island, etc.) or Uematsu (Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy and also Final Fantasy)? Or someone else?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retro-Nerd

My favorites are:

8-Bit

Rob Hubbard
Ben Daglish
David Whittaker
Martin Galway
Tim Follin
Jeroen Tell

16-Bit

Chris Hülsbeck
Jochen Hippel
Allister Brimble
Rudolf Stember
Richard Joseph
Ron Klaren

I'll vote when there are more composers in the Poll, just like Retro-Nerd's list above

btw. It's a very small poll, could this one be one of the smallest or is there a one to beat it????

DamienD · 14 November 2008, 00:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by DemonHellraiser

I'll vote when there are more composers in the Poll, just like Retro-Nerd's list above

btw. It's a very small poll, could this one be one of the smallest or is there a one to beat it????

Yup, the list was a bit small so I've updated it with all names mentioned so far

I hope that's ok with you john4p? If not I can change it back to how it was...

TCD · 14 November 2008, 00:42

Cheers Damien

I think john will be happy with the enhancement

Still Chris gets my vote, even with the other guys in the list

bLAZER · 14 November 2008, 00:58

Rob Hubbard FTW!

View Poll Results: Best composer
Allister Brimble	5	4.90%
Ben Daglish	1	0.98%
David Whittaker	6	5.88%
Chris Hülsbeck	43	42.16%
Jochen Hippel	4	3.92%
Jeroen Tel	2	1.96%
Martin Galway	4	3.92%
Martin Iveson	1	0.98%
Matt Gray	1	0.98%
Nobuo Uematsu	2	1.96%
Richard Joseph	7	6.86%
Rob Hubbard	12	11.76%
Ron Klaren	5	4.90%
Rudolf Stember	1	0.98%
The Wright Brothers	0	0%
Tim Follin	7	6.86%
Somebody else	1	0.98%
Voters: 102. You may not vote on this poll

13 November 2008, 12:42	#1
john4p Competition Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 4,756	Best game music composer? Who's the best - Hülsbeck (Turrican, Apidya, Monkey Island, etc.) or Uematsu (Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy and also Final Fantasy)? Or someone else?

13 November 2008, 15:22	#7
Zetr0 Ya' like it Retr0? Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: United Kingdom Age: 49 Posts: 9,768	I have to admit those guys are truely greats when it comes to a game music score, but for me there will always be one that shines... and that name my friends, is Rob Hubbard! Zoids Last V8 Spell Bound IK Plus Skate or Die Populas The Imortal International Karate Commando One Man and His Droid BMX Kids and a Soooo Many More...

13 November 2008, 17:39	#13
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,445	My favorites are: 8-Bit Rob Hubbard Ben Daglish David Whittaker Martin Galway Tim Follin Jeroen Tell 16-Bit Chris Hülsbeck Jochen Hippel Allister Brimble Rudolf Stember Richard Joseph Ron Klaren Last edited by Retro-Nerd; 13 November 2008 at 17:45.

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13 November 2008, 12:57	#2
TCD HOL/FTP busy bee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Germany Age: 46 Posts: 31,608	Although I like the Final Fantasy music for me Chris Hülsbeck made the 'better' tunes There are many good composers on the Amiga To name a few : David Whittaker The Wright Brothers Martin Iveson

13 November 2008, 12:57	#3
Shoonay Global Caturator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Porando Age: 43 Posts: 6,107	Hard decision between these two, not to mention all the others you forgot... Huelsbeck is incredible in technical/disco/intrumental tunes, Uematsu's best at philharmonic atmospheric themes. I like both, I tried to gather everything they ever composed in every possible arrangement... Currently I'm way too much into Amiga, it's been a while since I've played any Fainal Fantasy, so, just because I miss Uematsu's themes... I vote for him.

13 November 2008, 14:06	#4
john4p Competition Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 4,756	I didn't forget the others - I just don't know any other game composer... (except maybe Jochen Hippel and that Japanese guy who created Silent Hill 2's great soundtrack) "Iveson" sounds somewhat familiar. Also voted Uematsu (FFVI and FFVII have incredible music) although I consider Hülsbeck just as good (in fact I still think the music of the whole Amiga Turrican series is the best gaming music ever).

13 November 2008, 14:31	#5
blade002 Zone Friend Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Australia Age: 50 Posts: 2,616	Well i am not talking current composers, although maybe they "are" making music on other games, but people like Matt Gray & Jereon Tel from the C64 days definitely are in my Top 10 list as well Huelsbeck

13 November 2008, 17:31	#11
john4p Competition Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 4,756	Ah, okay. (actually it was just a lame name-joke: Rob Hubbard <=> Ron Hubbard)

13 November 2008, 17:45	#15
lopos2000 Zone Friend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cider is best In The West Posts: 1,238	My vote goes to Chris Hülsbeck. I think he is the best.

13 November 2008, 19:37	#16
AmigaFriend Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CLI Posts: 1,462	Yep Chris all the way...

14 November 2008, 00:42	#19
TCD HOL/FTP busy bee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Germany Age: 46 Posts: 31,608	Cheers Damien I think john will be happy with the enhancement Still Chris gets my vote, even with the other guys in the list

14 November 2008, 00:58	#20
bLAZER Awesome to the max Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gothenburg / Sweden Age: 48 Posts: 1,006	Rob Hubbard FTW!

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