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 6 of 7

Splash Wave

Game: Outrun

Platform: Sega Genesis

Splash Wave (FM)

Game: Out Run

Platform: Sega Master System

Splash Wave (Medium Rock Mix)

Game: Outrun

Platform: Sega Genesis

Sprinter

Game: Super Hang-On

Platform: Sega Genesis

Stage 1-6 - "Final Take Off"

Game: After Burner

Platform: Sega Master System

Stage 1-6 - "Final Take Off" (FM)

Game: After Burner

Platform: Sega Master System

Stage 13-18 - "Red Out"

Game: After Burner

Platform: Sega Master System

Stage 13-18 - "Red Out" (FM)

Game: After Burner

Platform: Sega Master System

Stage 4 - Starge Space

Game: Blues' Journey

Platform: SNK Neo-Geo

Stage 7-12 - "Super Stripe"

Game: After Burner

Platform: Sega Master System

Stage 7-12 - "Super Stripe" (FM)

Game: After Burner

Platform: Sega Master System

Stage Clear (FM)

Game: Fantasy Zone II

Platform: Sega Master System

Super License

Game: Super Monaco GP

Platform: Sega Master System

Tabas - "Saari" (FM)

Game: Fantasy Zone: The Maze

Platform: Sega Master System

The Achacha Palace

Game: Dynamite Dux

Platform: Sega Master System

The Bitterness

Game: Super Monaco GP

Platform: Sega Master System

The Bitterness (GS)

Game: Super Monaco GP

Platform: Sega Genesis

The Checker Flag

Game: Super Monaco GP

Platform: Sega Master System

The Final Era

Game: Gain Ground

Platform: Sega Master System

The Final Takeoff (MU-50/Yamaha XG)

Game: After Burner

Platform: Sega Genesis

The Final Takeoff (SC-55/GS)

Game: After Burner

Platform: Sega Genesis

The Heat Waves

Game: Super Monaco GP

Platform: Sega Master System

The Heat Waves (GS)

Game: Super Monaco GP

Platform: Sega Genesis

The Middle Ages

Game: Gain Ground

Platform: Sega Master System

The Near Future

Game: Gain Ground

Platform: Sega Master System

Title (Arranged)

Game: Altered Beast

Platform: Sega Genesis

Title (Arranged)

Game: Sword of Vermilion

Platform: Sega Genesis

Title (Orchestrated)

Game: Sword of Vermilion

Platform: Sega Genesis

Title Screen

Game: Congo Bongo

Platform: Atari 2600

Title Screen

Game: Pengo

Platform: Atari 2600

Title Screen

Game: Hang On

Platform: Sega Master System

Title Screen

Game: Penguin Land

Platform: Sega Master System

Title Screen

Game: Transbot

Platform: Sega Master System

Title Screen

Game: Astro Warrior

Platform: Sega Master System

Title Screen

Game: Teddy Boy

Platform: Sega Master System

Title Screen

Game: Fantasy Zone

Platform: Sega Master System

Title Screen

Game: Gain Ground

Platform: Sega Master System

Title Screen (2)

Game: Congo Bongo

Platform: Atari 2600