Hal Canon

Hal Canon is an influential video game composer known for his pioneering work in the industry during the late 1980s and early 1990s. One of his notable contributions is the score for the arcade game "720°," released in 1986 by Atari Games. This skateboarding game featured innovative gameplay for its time, and Canon’s energetic and catchy soundtrack played a crucial role in enhancing the player experience, showcasing the potential of music in arcade titles. Beyond "720°," Canon's work has been recognized for blending various genres, effectively setting the mood for gameplay and immersing players in vibrant virtual worlds. His contributions helped lay the groundwork for future video game music, influencing subsequent generations of composers in the industry.

Number of Songs: 37

Songs composed by Hal Canon

Attract Mode

Game: RoadBlasters

Platform: Arcade Console

Big Dukes

Game: Super Off Road

Platform: Nintendo

Clue Room

Game: Gauntlet

Platform: Nintendo

Death By Gray Ghost

Game: Tunnel Runner

Platform: Atari 2600

Death By Red Ghost

Game: Tunnel Runner

Platform: Atari 2600

Hidden Room

Game: Gauntlet

Platform: Sega Master System

Level 0: Practice Race (Futuristic Remix)

Game: Marble Madness

Platform: Nintendo

Level 0: Practice Race

Game: Marble Madness

Platform: Nintendo

Level 0: Practice Race (2)

Game: Marble Madness

Platform: Nintendo

Level 0: Practice Race (4)

Game: Marble Madness

Platform: Nintendo

Level 1: Beginner Race (Futuristic Remix)

Game: Marble Madness

Platform: Nintendo

Level 3: Aerial Race

Game: Marble Madness

Platform: Nintendo

Level 3: Aerial Race (2)

Game: Marble Madness

Platform: Nintendo

Level 4: Silly Race

Game: Marble Madness

Platform: Nintendo

Level 5: Ultimate Race

Game: Marble Madness

Platform: Nintendo

Level Clear

Game: Q-bert

Platform: Atari 2600

Level Theme

Game: Paperboy

Platform: Sega Master System

Level Theme (2)

Game: Paperboy

Platform: Sega Master System

Main Park

Game: 720°

Platform: Nintendo

Obstacle Course Theme

Game: Paperboy

Platform: Commodore 64/128

Paperboy

Game: Paperboy

Platform: Arcade Console

Red Ghost

Game: Tunnel Runner

Platform: Atari 2600

Route Music

Game: Paperboy

Platform: Commodore 64/128

Route Music (2)

Game: Paperboy

Platform: Commodore 64/128

Song B

Game: Gauntlet

Platform: Nintendo

Song B (2)

Game: Gauntlet

Platform: Nintendo

Song C (2)

Game: Gauntlet

Platform: Nintendo

Song D (2)

Game: Gauntlet

Platform: Nintendo

Song S

Game: Gauntlet

Platform: Nintendo

Stage Music (Pomyu Drum Remix)

Game: Adventures of Lolo

Platform: Nintendo

Theme

Game: Paper Boy

Platform: Nintendo

Theme (2)

Game: Paper Boy

Platform: Nintendo

Title Screen

Game: Gauntlet

Platform: Nintendo