Hiroshi Kawaguchi

Hiroshi Kawaguchi is a renowned Japanese composer and sound designer, celebrated for his influential work in the video game music industry. He began his career at Sega in the 1980s, where he contributed to the iconic soundtracks of several classic arcade games. Kawaguchi is particularly known for his work on "Fantasy Zone" (1986), where his catchy melodies and innovative use of FM synthesis helped define the game's whimsical atmosphere. His compositions have been featured in various other titles, including "OutRun," "Space Harrier," and "After Burner," cementing his legacy as a pioneer in video game music. Kawaguchi's ability to blend melodies with gameplay dynamics has left a lasting impact on the industry, influencing countless composers who followed.

Number of Songs: 306

Songs composed by Hiroshi Kawaguchi - Page 4 of 7

Little Texas

Game: Dynamite Dux

Platform: Sega Master System

Los Angeles Theme - "Keep Your Heart"

Game: Turbo OutRun

Platform: Commodore 64/128

Magical Sound Shower

Game: Outrun

Platform: Sega Genesis

Magical Sound Shower

Game: Out Run 3D

Platform: Sega Master System

Magical Sound Shower

Game: Out Run

Platform: Sega Master System

Magical Sound Shower (2)

Game: Out Run

Platform: Sega Master System

Magical Sound Shower (FM)

Game: Out Run

Platform: Sega Master System

Main Round

Game: Teddy Boy

Platform: Sega Master System

Main Round (FM)

Game: Kenseiden

Platform: Sega Master System

Main Theme

Game: Pengo

Platform: Arcade Console

Main Theme

Game: Hang On

Platform: Sega Master System

Main Theme

Game: Powerdrift

Platform: Commodore 64/128

Main Theme (v1.2)

Game: Chase HQ (Japan)

Platform: Sega Saturn

Maximum Power (MU-50/Yamaha XG)

Game: After Burner

Platform: Sega Genesis

Maximum Power (SC-55/GS)

Game: After Burner

Platform: Sega Genesis

Midnight Highway

Game: Out Run 3D

Platform: Sega Master System

Mockstar (Arranged) (GS)

Game: Fantasy Zone

Platform: Sega Master System

Mockstar - "Hot Snow"

Game: Fantasy Zone: The Maze

Platform: Sega Master System

Mockstar - "Hot Snow" (FM)

Game: Fantasy Zone: The Maze

Platform: Sega Master System

Music 3

Game: Penguin Land

Platform: Gameboy

Music A

Game: Flappy (Japan)

Platform: Nintendo

Name Entry (Arranged)

Game: Sword of Vermilion

Platform: Sega Genesis

Name Entry (Orchestrated)

Game: Sword of Vermilion

Platform: Sega Genesis

New York Theme - "Shake the Streets"

Game: Turbo OutRun

Platform: Commodore 64/128

Opening (Arranged)

Game: Sword of Vermilion

Platform: Sega Genesis

Opening (Orchestrated)

Game: Sword of Vermilion

Platform: Sega Genesis

Outride a Crisis

Game: Super Hang-On

Platform: Sega Genesis

Overture (Fredrols Metal Remix)

Game: Miracle Warriors

Platform: Sega Master System

Part One

Game: Agent X 2

Platform: Commodore 64/128

Parts Shop

Game: Fantasy Zone

Platform: Nintendo

Passing Breeze

Game: Out Run

Platform: Sega Master System

Passing Breeze

Game: Outrun

Platform: Sega Genesis

Passing Breeze (2)

Game: Out Run

Platform: Sega Master System

Passing Breeze (FM)

Game: Out Run

Platform: Sega Master System

Passing Breeze (New Age Mix)

Game: Outrun

Platform: Sega Genesis

Pastaria (FM)

Game: Fantasy Zone II

Platform: Sega Master System

Phantoms' Shadows

Game: Aztec Adventure

Platform: Sega Master System