Composer Profile

Martin Galway

Martin Galway is a renowned Irish composer and sound designer, celebrated for his pioneering contributions to video game music during the 1980s. He gained fame for his innovative work on the Commodore 64, where he created memorable soundtracks that showcased the system's audio capabilities. Galway is particularly recognized for his compositions for classic games such as "RoboCop," "Bubble Bobble," and "Parasol Stars." His work on the 1990 arcade game "PacMania" further solidified his reputation, as he crafted an engaging soundtrack that enhanced the gaming experience. Galway's influence is still felt in the industry today, as he helped set the standard for video game music, blending melody and technology in groundbreaking ways.

35 Songs

Songs - Martin Galway

Commodore 64/128

Bass Solo

From: Wizball

Nintendo

Demo Screen

From: Top Gun

Nintendo

Fuel Plane

From: Top Gun

Commodore 64/128

Game

From: Radar Rat Race

Sega Master System

Game Over

From: Vigilante

Mattel Intellivision

Game Over

From: Atlantis

Arcade Console

High Score (GS)

From: Tiger Heli

Arcade Console

High Score (XG)

From: Tiger Heli

Arcade Console

Highscore

From: Metrocross

Nintendo

Introduction

From: Star Voyager

Atari 2600

Invincibility

From: Vanguard

Atari 2600

Invincibility (2)

From: Vanguard

Atari 2600

Invincibility (Arranged)

From: Vanguard

Nintendo

Jiggly Steps (Zone 3) (Hoedown Remix)

From: PacMania

Commodore 64/128

Level One

From: Comic Bakery

Magnavox Odyssey 2

Level Start

From: Atlantis

Commodore 64/128

Level Two

From: Comic Bakery

Commodore 64/128

Main (Remix)

From: Comic Bakery

Commodore 64/128

Main Theme

From: Comic Bakery

Commodore 64/128

Main Theme

From: Thing on a Spring

Commodore 64/128

Main Theme (3)

From: Nemesis the Warlock

Arcade Console

Main Theme (Remix)

From: Arkanoid

Arcade Console

Main Theme (Villera Remix)

From: Arkanoid

Sega Master System

Opening

From: Summer Games

Nintendo

Password Screen

From: Rambo

Sega Master System

Round 5 - Construction Sites

From: Vigilante

Sega Master System

Story 1 (FM)

From: Vigilante

Sega Master System

Story 2

From: Vigilante

Atari Computers

Title

From: Wizball

Commodore 64/128

Title Music

From: Bruce Lee

Sega Master System

Title Screen

From: Rambo: First Blood Part II

Sega Master System

Title Screen

From: Vigilante

Atari 2600

Title Screen

From: Video Reflex