Hirokazu Tanaka

Hirokazu Tanaka, born on March 3, 1965, is a renowned Japanese video game composer and sound designer, celebrated for his innovative contributions to the gaming music landscape. He joined Nintendo in the 1980s, where he played a pivotal role in shaping soundtracks for iconic titles. Tanaka is best known for his work on games such as "Metroid," where he created atmospheric scores that enhanced the gameplay experience. Additionally, he composed the catchy theme for "Balloon Fight," which became a beloved classic. His ability to blend melodies with technological limitations of the time set a standard for future game music, influencing countless composers and helping establish video game soundtracks as an art form. Tanaka's legacy continues to resonate in the industry today.

Number of Songs: 413

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2-Player Victory

Game: Dr. Mario

Platform: Nintendo

2-Player Victory (2)

Game: Dr. Mario

Platform: Nintendo

Ambushed From Behind

Game: EarthBound

Platform: Super Nintendo

Background Music 1

Game: Mario Paint

Platform: Super Nintendo

Background Music 2

Game: Mario Paint

Platform: Super Nintendo

Battle with Mother Brain

Game: Metroid

Platform: Nintendo

Beginning

Game: Metroid

Platform: Nintendo

Beginning (2)

Game: Metroid

Platform: Nintendo

Beginning (XG)

Game: Metroid

Platform: Nintendo

Between-Stages Cinema

Game: Donkey Kong

Platform: Gameboy

Bonus Game

Game: Super Mario Land

Platform: Gameboy

Boss 1

Game: Kid Icarus

Platform: Gameboy

Boss 1 (2)

Game: Kid Icarus

Platform: Gameboy

Boss Battle

Game: EarthBound

Platform: Super Nintendo

Boss Fight

Game: Super Mario Land

Platform: Gameboy

Bradinsky

Game: Tetris by Tengen

Platform: Nintendo

Bradinsky (Remix)

Game: Tetris by Tengen

Platform: Nintendo

Brinstar

Game: Metroid

Platform: Nintendo

Brinstar (2)

Game: Metroid

Platform: Nintendo

Brinstar (3)

Game: Metroid

Platform: Nintendo

Brinstar (4)

Game: Metroid

Platform: Nintendo

Brinstar (6) (v1.0)

Game: Metroid

Platform: Nintendo

Brinstar (7)

Game: Metroid

Platform: Nintendo

Brinstar (8)

Game: Metroid

Platform: Nintendo

Brinstar (Burning Heat! Remix)

Game: Metroid

Platform: Nintendo

Buffalo Head

Game: Vegas Stakes

Platform: Super Nintendo

Castle

Game: Kid Icarus

Platform: Nintendo

Castle (2)

Game: Kid Icarus

Platform: Nintendo

Castle (3)

Game: Kid Icarus

Platform: Nintendo

Castle (Remix)

Game: Kid Icarus

Platform: Nintendo

Chaos Theater

Game: EarthBound

Platform: Super Nintendo

Chill

Game: Dr. Mario

Platform: Gameboy

Chill (2)

Game: Dr. Mario

Platform: Gameboy

Chill (Remix) (XG)

Game: Dr. Mario

Platform: Gameboy

Chill (XG)

Game: Dr. Mario

Platform: Gameboy

Chill Theme

Game: Dr. Mario

Platform: Nintendo

Chill Theme (2)

Game: Dr. Mario

Platform: Nintendo

Chill Theme (3)

Game: Dr. Mario

Platform: Nintendo

Chill Theme (Rock Remix)

Game: Dr. Mario

Platform: Nintendo

Clay Shooting Game Start

Game: Duck Hunt

Platform: Nintendo

Clear

Game: Balloon Fight

Platform: Nintendo

Combo

Game: Dr. Mario

Platform: Gameboy

Corneria

Game: Star Fox

Platform: Super Nintendo

Corneria (Arranged)

Game: Star Fox

Platform: Super Nintendo

Corneria (V-Mix Remix)

Game: Star Fox

Platform: Super Nintendo

Credits (3)

Game: EarthBound

Platform: Super Nintendo

Credits 2 (v1.2)

Game: Gameboy Camera

Platform: Gameboy