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[Ironclad]

Koji Kondo
Hibino and Williams
Noriyuki Iwadare
Yasunori Mitsuda
Motoi Sakuraba
Nobuo Uematsu
Yuzo Koshiro
Kenji Yamamoto
Hitoshi Sakamoto
Koichi Sugiyama
Martin O' Donnell, David Wise.
Last but not least, the Kukeiha club for their work on Castlevania.
And after hearing the Tales of Legendia soundtrack, I have become a fan of Go Shiina.

These are not all of my favorites though.

 

[terrene]

Koji Kondo is mathematically the best. Prove this by getting on a bus and doing the underwater theme from Mario Bros. Someone else will remember it, and every nuance of it.

You can do the same thing with "Oops, I did it again," but that wouldn't make it a good composition.

 

[bob_arctor]

Nobuo Uematsu: FF2 Snes. Mesmerizing. Unforgettable. Noble. Touching.

And whoever did Super Metroid and Zelda:ALTTP.

 

[Stinkles]

You can do the same thing with "Oops, I did it again," but that wouldn't make it a good composition.

That is the cruellest thing ever said on GAF. Take it back.

 

[Varian]

Keep in mind SMB's "Theme to Underwater" does all that without any Swedish production tricks

 

[Diablos]

He may have lost his touch since FF6/FF7 or whatever, but Nobuo did a FUCKING AWESOME JOB on the Advent Children version of One Winged Angel. Seriously, one of the best songs I've ever heard. Perfection the whole way through.

 

[lethial]

Rob Hubbard and Tommy Tallerico

 

[Yoshi]

Koji Kondo
the one, who made the music for banjo-kazooie
the one, who made the music for F-Zero
the one, who made the music for Sonic 1-2

 

[RiZ III]

Yasunori Mitsuda simply for Chrono Cross which I consider to be the greatest soundtrack ever composed. Xenogears was good too. His newer album for Kirite is also really good.

Saori Kobayashi - Panzer Dragoon Saga and Orta.

And Uematsu ofcourse.

 

[Kaworu]

Saori Kobayashi - Panzer Dragoon Saga and Orta.

Saori Kobayasahi, Mariko Nanba & Yoshitaka Azuma for all the Panzer Dragoon!*


PD: No idea about the Panzer Dragoon Mini composer :lol

 

[Kleegamefan]

Also need to give it up for Zuntata and B-Univ (DAYYYYY-TONE-AAAAHHHHH!!!)

 

[Stinkles]

Also need to give it up for Zuntata and B-Univ (DAYYYYY-TONE-AAAAHHHHH!!!)

And the best lyrical flourish evar: "Let's go away!"

 

[Defensor]

Yuzo Koshiro

 

[drohne]

hip tanaka
yuzo koshiro
michiru yamane
hitoshi sakimoto
the various and anonymous composers who wrote various mega man and castlevania soundtracks

 

[Matlock]

 

[Prine]

How could i forget

Hideo Honda

 

[shpankey]

Marty O'Donnell (and Mike) - Myth:TFL, Soulblighter; Halo, 2 (imo, there is no better talent out there... period.)

Nobuo Uematsu (Final Fantasy 9 intro is some super duper elite stuff)

Koji Haijima for 'Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec'

Zak Belica for the Myth 3 music ['March (Erhu)' is fuckin awesome!]

Matt Uelmen for all the Diablo music.

and so many people leaving off the amazing Jeremy Soule (Icewind Dale, Morrowind, Total Annihilation) is just disturbing!

p.s. i also like Amon Tobin's stuff from SC: Chaos Theory... especially 'The Lighthouse' which is amazing.

 

[Lonestar]

Uematsu, if only for Cid FFVII Theme. Greatest thing this side of PB&J's.

And pretty much everyone that everyone has already listed so far.

 

[ronito]

There can only be one. And he can only be Sugiyama.

 

[Duderz]

Ma' man, Yasunori Mitsuda. Chrono Cross and Xenogears are his best works.

Hitoshi Sakimoto, with the brilliant Vagrant Story soundtrack. FFXII looks to please, as well.

Somewhat lost his edge since FFVI, but Advent Children shows he's still got greatness. Really looking forward to what he has to show on next-gen.

Can't forget that man who composed probably the most catchy tune evar. I really hope Zelda's delay has to do with Kondo doing orchestrations!

Valkyrie Profile. Nuff said.

+

These guys made the last few hours of MGS3 so incredible. Best soundtrack of this generation.

 

[eso76]

Tim follin.

 

[bobbyconover]

Ma' man, Yasunori Mitsuda. Chrono Cross and Xenogears are his best works.

I'll take Mario Party 1.

 

[saelz8]

Tsuyoshi Sekito (Brave Fencer Musashi)
Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears, Chrono Cross)
Whoever did the score for Unreal Tournament 2004
Masuharu Iwata (Final Fantasy Tactics)
Koji Kondo (Mario bros, Zelda games)
Matt Uelmen (Diablo 1,2)

 

[bycha]

Nobuo Uematsu
Jesper Kyd

 

[White Man]

Angelo Badalamenti (Indigo Prophecy)

 

[Error]

Nubuo Uematsu losing his edge since FFVI? I don't know you but I think his work on the FFVIII soundtrack is one of his best yet that soundtrack is awesome FFVI is his crowning achivement though.

 

[FateBreaker]

Nubuo Uematsu losing his edge since FFVI? I don't know you but I think his work on the FFVIII soundtrack is one of his best yet that soundtrack is awesome FFVI is his crowning achivement though.

I agree.



First, as always... Noriyuki Iwadare

Motoi Sakuraba and Uematsu are way up there...
...I might make a list later...


BUT GOD. You guys are seriously forgetting some people...

Shoji Meguro (Shim Megami Tensei Nocturne, DDS and DDS2, others)
Kenichi Tsuchiya (Persona, etc)
And whoever did the Riviera soundtrack. Holy crap.

 

[Shinobi]

Rob Hubbard (Commando, Delta, Flash Gordon, IK+, Sanxion)

Ben Daglish (Last Ninja)

Yuzo Koshiro (Revenge of Shinobi, GG Shinobi, Streets of Rage 1-3, Shenmue)

Takenobu Mitsuyoshi (Virtua Fighter 1 & 2, Daytona USA, Shenmue)

And whoever the masters are that created the music in the Panzer series.

 

[DarknessTear]

Hitoshi Sakimoto
Masahiru Iwata
Yasunori Mitsuda
Nobuo Uematsu (back in the day at least)
Yoko Shimomura
Michiru Yamane
+ Whoever composed Super Castlevania 4's soundtrack.

 

[Duderz]

Yeah, I think Uematsu's best works came from FFIV - FFVI.

Please don't misunderstand me though, I'm not saying everything he has done since isn't any good; it just isn't as good as those his earlier works. FFVII was terrible mostly due to its synth (FFVII Reunion shows how much better those tracks could've been), and you're right, FFVIII was very awesome. I'm listening to it right now as I type this.

FFIX recycled the "Terra" theme so many times that I lost track, but it was still a great soundtrack. I think the "Battle" music is his best yet.

FFX was a rather mixed bag for him. I think he just needs to upgrade his synth hardware for the next generation. FFXI I'm not too familiar with what he has done, but the opening to that game, which I know he's done, was very good. Advent Children was also great.

So....that said, I still hold Uematsu up with the best. It's just that his stuff for FFIV - FFVI is too good to pass up.

Rebel Army from FFII is better than everything listed here, though.

 

[jett]

Ye gods of the C64:

Tim Follin
Chris Hülsbeck
Martin Galway



Yasunori Mitsuda: Best thing to come out of Square.

David Wise: Best thing to come out of RARE.

Harry Gregson Williams/Norihiko Hibino: MGS3 OST is hawt hawt hawt.

Kô Ôtani: I've only listened to like 20 minutes worth of Shadow of the Colossus material, and I already love this dude.

Aw yeah.

 

[Ironclad]

Kô Ôtani: I've only listened to like 20 minutes worth of Shadow of the Colossus material, and I already love this dude.

Damn, how could I forget him. I agree. I've only heard a tiny bit of the SotC soundtrack but everything that I have heard was very powerful and fits the game very well.

 

[Duderz]

Robin Beanland > David Wise.

Sorry, jett.

 

[Gandara]

Yuzo Koshiro (Streets of Rage 1 and 2)
Hideki Naganuma (Jet Set Radio and Jet Set Radio Future)
and whoever did the music in Einhander and Devil May Cry 3

 

[Error]

does anyone know who compose the Fire Emblem theme? that guy should be mentioned just because of that song, I love that theme.

 

[SantaC]

Hip Tanaka ( a true genius)
Koji Kondo
Motoi Sakaruba
Nobou Uematsu
Yuukichan's Papa, Ogeretsu Kun, Manami Ietel (Mega Man 2 soundtrack SKULLCASTLE - NEVER FORGET)
Michuri Yamae

 

[djtiesto]

Hip Tanaka ( a true genius)
Koji Kondo
Motoi Sakaruba
Nobou Uematsu
Yuukichan's Papa, Ogeretsu Kun, Manami Ietel (Mega Man 2 soundtrack SKULLCASTLE - NEVER FORGET)
Michuri Yamae

Yeah, Mega Man 2 and 3 have some of the best soundtracks I've ever heard... Yuukichan's Papa is awesome! I love when Japanese developers use messed up nicknames in the credits!

 

[DarknessTear]

Damn, how could I forget him. I agree. I've only heard a tiny bit of the SotC soundtrack but everything that I have heard was very powerful and fits the game very well.

Their work with the Gundam Wing soundtracks is great too. Worth a looksee, even if you don't like Gundam.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=3401

His previous works^

 

[Duderz]

Error2k4, I believe it was Yuka Tsujiyoko who did the FE theme.

 

[teh_pwn]

Yasunori Mitsuda (Chrono Cross, Xenosaga)
Nobuo Uematsu (FF)
Harry Gregson Williams (Metal Gear Solid)
Jeremy Soule (Elder Scrolls, Harry Potter)
Russell Shaw/Danny Elfman (Fable)

 

[Error]

Error2k4, I believe it was Yuka Tsujiyoko who did the FE theme.

thank you a lot

 

[Izzy]

David M. Hanlon (Druid, Druid II) <------ the best


Ben Daglish:

720 Degrees, 1987
Alternative Worldgames, 1987
Ark Pandora, 1986
(Together with Anthony Crowther)
Avenger, 1987
(Together with Anthony Crowther)
Basil The Great Mouse Detectiv, 1987
Biggles, 1986
Blasteroids, 1988
Blood Brothers, 1988
Blood Valley, 1988
Bobby Bearing, 1986
Bombo, 1986
Bulldog, 1987
Butcher Hill, 1989
Challenge Of The Gobots, 1987
Chubby Gristle, 1988
Cobra, 1986
Dark Fusion, 1989
DeathScape, 1987
Death Wish III, 1987
Defenders Of The Earth, 1990
Deflektor, 1988
Dogfight 2187, 1987
Firelord, 1986
Flintstones, 1988
Footballer of the Year, 1986
Footballer Of The Year II, 1989
Future Knight, 1987
Gary Lineker's Hot Shot, 1989
Gary Lineker's Super Skill, 1988
Gauntlet, 1987
Gauntlet II, 1987
Greg Norman's Ultimate Golf, 1989
H.A.T.E., 1989
Hades Nebula, 1987
Harvey Headbanger, 1986
He-Man, 1987
Heroes Of The Lance, 1989
Jack the Nipper, 1986
Jack the Nipper II, 1987
Kettle, 1987
KillerRing, 1987
Krakout, 1987
Last Ninja, 1987
(Together with Anthony Lees)
L.O.C.O., 1984
Mask, 1987
Mask II, 1987
Mask III, 19??
Masters of the Universe (Load), 1987
Mickey Mouse, 19??
Mounty Mick's Deathride, 1987
Northstar, 1988
Olli & Lissa, 1987
Pacmania, 1988
Percy The Potty Pigeon, 1984
Pub Games, 1986
Re-bounder, 19??
Return of the Mutant Camels, 1987
Skate Crazy, 1988
SkateRock, 1987
Supersports, 1988
Super Cars, 1991
Technocop, 1988
Terramex, 1987
They Stole a Million, 1986
Thing Bounces Back, 1987
Trap, 1986
Vikings, The, 1987
Way of the Tiger, 1986
William_Wobbler, 1985
Zarjaz, 1986



Rob Hubbard :

1. ACE II Cascade 1987
2. Action Biker Mastertronic 1985
3. Arcade Classics Firebird 1987
4. Auf Wiedersehen Monty Gremlin Graphics 1987
5. Bangkok Knights System 3 1987
6. Battle of Britain PSS 1985
7. BMX Kidz Firebird 1987
8. Bump Set Spike Entertainment USA (Mastertronic) 1986
9. Chain Reaction Durell 1987
10. Chicken Song Rob Hubbard 1986
11. Chimera Firebird 1986
12. Commando Elite 1985
13. Confuzion Incentive 1985
14. Crazy Comets Martech 1985
15. Deep Strike Durell 1986
16. Delta Thalamus 1987
17. Dragons Lair II (Singe's Castle) Software Projects 1987
18. Final Synth Sample I Rob Hubbard 1984/85
19. Final Synth Sample II Rob Hubbard 1985
20. Flash Gordon MAD (Mastertronic) 1986
21. Formula 1 Simulator Mastertronic 1985
22. Game Killer Robtek 1985
23. Geoff Capes Strongman Challenge Martech 1986
24. Gerry the Germ Firebird 1986
25. Harvey Smith Showjumper Software Projects 1985
26. Hollywood or Bust Mastertronic 1986
27. Human Race Mastertronic 1986
28. Hunter Patrol Mastertronic 1985
29. I-Ball Firebird 1987
30. IK+ System 3 1987
31. International Karate System 3 1986
32. Kentilla Mastertronic 1986
33. Kings of the Beach Electronic Arts 1988
34. Knucklebusters Melbourne House 1986
35. Last V8 MAD (Mastertronic) 1985
36. Lightforce FTL 1986
37. Master of Magic MAD (Mastertronic) 1985
38. Mega Apocalypse Martech 1987
39. Monty on the Run Gremlin Graphics 1985
40. Nemesis the Warlock Martech 1987
41. Nineteen Cascade 1988
42. Ninja Entertainment USA (Mastertronic) 1986
43. One Man and His Droid Mastertronic 1985
44. One-on-One 2 Electronic Arts 1988
45. Pandora PSI Soft Design (Firebird) 1988
46. Phantoms of the Asteroid Mastertronic 1986
47. Powerplay Hockey: USA vs USSR Electronic Arts 1988
48. Rasputin Firebird 1985
49. Ricochet Firebird 1988
50. Saboteur II Durell 1987
51. Samantha Fox Strip Poker Martech 1986
52. Sanxion Thalamus 1986
53. Shockway Rider FTL 1987
54. Sigma Seven Durell 1987
55. Skate or Die Electronic Arts 1987
56. Spellbound MAD (Mastertronic) 1986
57. Star Paws Software Projects 1987
58. Synth Sample III Rob Hubbard 1985
59. Tarzan Martech 1986
60. Thanatos Durell 1987
61. Thing on a Spring Gremlin Graphics 1985
62. Thrust Firebird 1986
63. Thundercats Elite 1987
64. Train Robbers Firebird 1987
65. Trans Atlantic Balloon Challenge Virgin 1987
66. Up Up and Away Starcade 1985
67. Video Poker Mastertronic 1986
68. WAR Martech 1986
69. Warhawk Firebird 1986
70. Wiz Melbourne House 1987
71. Zoids Martech 1986
72. Zoolook Rob Hubbard 198?

 

[Jonnyram]

I'll see your Rob Hubbard and raise you a Jochen Hippel.

 

[teh_pwn]

Apparently Jeremy Soule remixed some FF6 music with his orchestra, pretty interesting:

http://www.ocremix.org/remix/OCR01130/

 

[Tain]

Koji Kondo
the one, who made the music for banjo-kazooie
the one, who made the music for F-Zero
the one, who made the music for Sonic 1-2

I'm pretty sure the original Sonic's music was by Dreams Come True, which can't be said for the sequel. I could be wrong, though.

Who did Space Harrier?

 

[Izzy]

I'll see your Rob Hubbard and raise you a Jochen Hippel.

Ah, the music in 7 Gates of Jambala was lovely! I was in Germany at the time of its release (late 1989), and so I had to buy the german rev. Never mind - it had amazing voiceovers IN GERMAN. 'Alle matarin fire' (! - gibberish) right before the first boss' appearance. It's still in my head. :lol

 

[GaimeGuy]

Hip Tanaka (Metroid)
Yoko Shimomura (Castlevania: SoTN, SMRPG, and I believe Street Fighter 2, right?)
Motoi Sakuraba (Golden Sun 1 & 2, Baten Kaitos, Tales, Valkyrie Profile, The Star Oceans)
Koji Kondo (SMRPG, all the mario and zeldas)
Nobuo Uematsu (FFIV, SMRPG, FFVIII)
Go Shiina (thanks to her ToL soundtrack. Judging from her awesome tracks on Klonoa 2, I don't think she'll be a 1-hit wonder, either. )

Anyone else want to see Uematsu, Kondo, and Shimomura work together on a game, again?

 

[Duderz]

Ha ha, considering Uematsu simply remixed one of his themes for that game...

 

[bobbyconover]

Go Shiina (thanks to her ToL soundtrack. Judging from her awesome tracks on Klonoa 2, I don't think she'll be a 1-hit wonder, either. )

The "one hit" is Drill Land. And didn't someone debunk the whole female rumor in that other thread?

Here: http://www.ga-forum.com/showpost.php?p=1874936&postcount=99

 

[Duderz]

Wow, thank you so much for that link, teh_pwn. This Terra remix is just about as good as what was done on the "Grand Finale" soundtrack!