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The Super Galdelic Hour one is from Naofumi Hataya's archive page from somewhere look at posts around http://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?s=&showtopic=8815&view=findpost&p=540151 - andlabs -->
 
The Super Galdelic Hour one is from Naofumi Hataya's archive page from somewhere look at posts around http://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?s=&showtopic=8815&view=findpost&p=540151 - andlabs -->
  
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==Discography==
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*''[[Panzer Dragoon Orta: DIE PANZER DRAGOONS CHRONIK]]'' (2002)
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*''[[Porori Seishuun Album]]'' (2003)
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*''[[The Original Sound Track Album Of Giant Egg ~ Music Popped Out Of The Egg]]'' (2003)
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*''[[Let The Winds Blow: Phantasy Star Online episode III C.A.R.D. Revolution Original Sound Track]]'' (2003)
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*''[[Radio DC No.3 ~ Listen to Game Music in Midwinter]]'' (2003)
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*''[[Triple Threat: Sonic Heroes Vocal Trax]]'' (2004)
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*''[[COMPLETE TRINITY: SONIC HEROES - ORIGINAL SOUNDTRAX]]'' (2004)
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*''[[Sonic X ~Original Sound Tracks~]]'' (2004)
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*''[[Initial D Arcade Sega Original Tracks]]'' (2004)
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*''[[Initial D Special Stage Sega Original Tracks]]'' (2004)
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*''[[Astro Boy Mighty Atom: Game Soundtrack Score]]'' (2004)
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*''[[Ollie King Original Soundtrack]]'' (2004)
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*''[[Radio DC]]'' (2004)
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*''[[SEGAROCK VOL.01]]'' (2004)
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*''[[SEGAROCK VOL.02]]'' (2004)
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*''[[SEGA Saturn History ~Saturn Was Young~ First Volume]]'' (2004)
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*''[[SEGA Saturn History ~Saturn Was Young~ Last Volume]]'' (2004)
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*''[[CHUNSOFT 20th Anniversary ~ FURAI NO SHIREN 20th SPECIAL COLLECTION]]'' (2004)
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*''[[SEGAROCKS Live in Japan]]'' (2004)
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*''[[CHUNSOFT 20th Anniversary ~ CHUNSOFT GAME MUSIC GREATEST COLLECTION]]'' (2004)
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*''[[SEGA PIANO NOCTURNE]]'' (2005)
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*''[[JxJ|READY!]]'' (2005)
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*''[[SEGA Saturn History ? Vocal Collection]]'' (2005)
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*''[[Shining Theme Music Shiro SAGISU Collection]]'' (2005)
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*''[[Cyber Troopers Virtual-On "Force" Official Sound Data - Marsinal]]'' (2005)
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*''[[Shining Tears Music Collection]]'' (2005)
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*''[[SDI & QUARTET ~SEGA SYSTEM 16 COLLECTION~ ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK]]'' (2005)
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*''[[Space Harrier II ~Space Harrier Complete Collection~ Original Soundtrack]]'' (2005)
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*''[[SONIC RUSH Original Groove Rush.]]'' (2005)
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*''[[Akadoko & Kimishine?Ai no Densetsu CD?]]'' (2005)
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*''[[The House of the Dead 4 Original Sound Tracks]]'' (2005)
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*''[[Christmas Paris / Angel's Eyes]]'' (2005)
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*''[[SEGA Rally 2006 Original Sound Track]]'' (2006)
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*''[[Shining Tears Drama CD Vol.1 Dark Side ~Memories and departure~]]'' (2006)
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*''[[Lost and Found : Shadow the Hedgehog Vocal Trax]]'' (2006)
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*''[[Shadow the Hedgehog Original Soundtrax]]'' (2006)
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*''[[Phantasy Star Universe / Symphony Sessions Original Sound Track]]'' (2006)
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*''[[Sonic Riders Original Soundtrack "speedbeats grand prix"]]'' (2006)
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*''[[Shining Tears Drama CD Vol.2 Light Side ~Yuusha Teihanjouki (Okane to Ryori to Yuujou to)~]]'' (2006)
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*''[[Dynamite Deka vs Wing War Original Soundtrack]]'' (2006)
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*''[[Panzer Dragoon Original Sound Track (Remastered)]]'' (2006)
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*''[[Sega Simulation BEST ~Advanced Daisenryaku Original Soundtrack~]]'' (2006)
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*''[[Sangokushi Taisen Original Sound Track]]'' (2006)
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*''[[SGGG5 Original Soundtrack]]'' (2006)
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*''[[Sakura Taisen Song Show ~Memorial Songs~]]'' (2006)
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*''[[Save This World: Phantasy Star Universe Original Score]]'' (2006)
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*''[[New Century / SEGA AGES 2500 Series Vol.28 Original Soundtrack]]'' (2006)
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*''[[Quest of D SOUND TRACK]]'' (2006)
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*''[[For Brighter Day: Phantasy Star Universe Original Soundtrack]]'' (2006)
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*''[[After Burner Climax Sound Track]]'' (2006)
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*''[[Sakura Wars Complete Song Box 2002~2006]]'' (2006)
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*''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Original Sound Track]]'' (2007)
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*''[[SONIC THE HEDGEHOG VOCAL TRAXX SEVERAL WILLS]]'' (2007)
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*''[[OutRun 20th Anniversary Box]]'' (2007)
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*''[[MONSTER WORLD COMPLETE COLLECTION ORIGINAL SOUND TRACK]]'' (2007)
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*''[[SEVEN RINGS IN HAND: Sonic and the Secret Rings Original Sound Track]]'' (2007)
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*''[[Puyopuyo! Original Sound Track]]'' (2007)
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*''[[Shining Force EXA Music Collection]]'' (2007)
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*''[[Shining Wind Music Collection]]'' (2007)
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*''[[Touch de Uno! DS Original Soundtrack]]'' (2007)
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*''[[CROSSWORD TENGOKU -Kuroten no Uta- Sasaki Tomoko to Maki Shita Ikka]]'' (2007)
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*''[[Porori Seishuun Album Zoryou Han]]'' (2007)
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*''[[SUPER HANG-ON 20th Anniversary Collection]]'' (2007)
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*''[[2 Spicy Original Sound Track]]'' (2007)
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*''[[GALAXY FORCE II & Thunder Blade ORIGINAL SOUND TRACK]]'' (2007)
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*''[[Puyopuyo Fever 1&2 Sound Track]]'' (2007)
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*''[[Sonic Rush Adventure Original Soundtrack]]'' (2007)
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*''[[Cyber Troopers "Virtual-On" Original Sound Track]]'' (2007)
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*''[[Homestar Portable Original Soundtrack]]'' (2007)
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*''[[Shining Tears X Wind Original Soundtrack]]'' (2007)
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*''[[AFTER BURNER 20th Anniversary Box]]'' (2007)
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*''[[Dynamite Deka EX ORIGINAL SOUND TRACK]]'' (2007)
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*''[[NiGHTS ~Journey of Dreams~ Original Soundtrack]]'' (2008)
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*''[[Sonic Riders Shooting Star Story Original Soundtrack "Zero Gravity Tracks"]]'' (2008)
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*''[[Touch de Zuno! Original Soundtrack]]'' (2008)
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*''[[True Blue: The Best of Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' (2008)
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*''[[Golden Axe The Music]]'' (2008)
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*''[[NiGHTS into dreams... PERFECT ALBUM]]'' (2008)
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*''[[Black Jack Hi no Tori Hen Game Original Sound Track]]'' (2008)
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*''[[Dramatic Dungeon Sakura Taisen ~Kimiaru ga Tame~ Ending Theme Waratte, Waratte]]'' (2008)
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*''[[PHANTASY STAR 1st Series Complete Album]]'' (2008)
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*''[[Masamicz Amano meets SEGA ~Best & Wind Orchestra Version~]]'' (2008)
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*''[[Tribute to Sakura Wars Piano Version Series ~Imperial Capital Version~]]'' (2008)
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*''[[Tribute to Sakura Wars Piano Version Series ~Paris Version~]]'' (2008)
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*''[[Tribute to Sakura Wars Piano Version Series ~New York Version~]]'' (2008)
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*''[[Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus Original Soundtrack]]'' (2008)
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*''[[Musica e WCCF secondo movimento]]'' (2008)
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*''[[Fantasy Zone: Ultra Super Big Maximum Great Strong Complete Album]]'' (2008)
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*''[[Sorcerian Mega Drive Version Original Sound Track]]'' (2008)
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*''[[Planetary Pieces: Sonic World Adventure Original Soundtrack]]'' (2009)
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*''[[PHANTASY STAR 0 Original Sound Track]]'' (2009)
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*''[[Vermilion vs Rent a Hero Original Soundtrack]]'' (2009)
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*''[[Derby Owners Club 2008 Feel The Rush Original Soundtrack]]'' (2009)
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*''[[FACE TO FAITH: SONIC AND THE BLACK KNIGHT - VOCAL TRAX]]'' (2009)
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*''[[TALES OF KNIGHTHOOD: SONIC AND THE BLACK KNIGHT - ORIGINAL SOUNDTRAX]]'' (2009)
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*''[[Let's Go Away The Video Game DAYTONA USA Anniversary Box]]'' (2009)
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*''[[Shining Force Feather Soundtrack]]'' (2009)
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*''[[From Loud 2 Low Too -TAKENOBU MITSUYOSHI WORKS-]]'' (2009)
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*''[[Legend of Joe Musashi: SHINOBI Music Collection]]'' (2009)
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*''[[Puyo Puyo no Uta]]'' (2009)
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*''[[Infinite Space Original Soundtrack]]'' (2009)
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*''[[ALEX KIDD COMPLETE ALBUM]]'' (2009)
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*''[[Sega Motorcycle Music History]]'' (2009)
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*''[[Jun Senoue The Works]]'' (2009)
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*''[[BAYONETTA ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK]]'' (2009)
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*''[[The Best of Crush 40 - Super Sonic Songs]]'' (2009)
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*''[[Border Break Original Sound Track]]'' (2009)
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*''[[Puyo Puyo 7 Original Soundtrack]]'' (2009)
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*''[[True Colors: The Best of Sonic the Hedgehog Part 2]]'' (2009)
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*''[[TETRIS DEKARIS Original Soundtrack Koi no DEKARIS]]'' (2009)
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*''[[Phantasy Star Portable 2 Original Soundtrack Wings of Universe]]'' (2010)
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*''[[SUPER 32X 15th Anniversary Album]]'' (2010)
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*''[[Sakura Taisen Paris Hanagumi Live 2009 ~Moeagare Jiyuu no Tsubasa~]]'' (2010)
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*''[[CRACKIN' DJ Complete Album]]'' (2010)
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*''[[Sakura Taisen Teito Hanagumi Live 2010]]'' (2010)
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*''[[SEGA SYSTEM 16 COMPLETE SOUNDTRACK VOL.1]]'' (2010)
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*''[[VANQUISH ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK]]'' (2010)
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*''[[SONIC FREE RIDERS Original Soundtrack - Break Free -]]'' (2010)
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*''[[Border Break Airburst Original Soundtrack]]'' (2010)
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*''[[SONIC COLORS ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK ViViD SOUND x HYBRiD COLORS]]'' (2010)
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*''[[DREAM / Asami Shimoda]]'' (2010)
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*''[[MEGA DRIVE LAST ACTION HEROES]]'' (2010)
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*''[[Girls Make The World Go ’Round-SEGA Vocal Traxx-]]'' (2011)
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*''[[Shining Force CROSS RAID Original Soundtrack]]'' (2011)
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*''[[SONIC COLORS ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK ViViD SOUND x HYBRiD COLORS]]'' (2011)
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*''[[Pachislot Sakura Taisen 3 Original Soundtrack]]'' (2011)
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*''[[SEGA SYSTEM 16 COMPLETE SOUNDTRACK VOL.2]]'' (2011)
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*''[[POWER DRIFT ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK]]'' (2011)
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*''[[The Fantasm Soldier Valis ~PC SOUND ORCHESTRA~]]'' (2011)
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*''[[coropata sound track]]'' (2011)
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*''[[SONIC ADVENTURE Original Soundtrack 20th Anniversary Edition]]'' (2011)
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*''[[Virtua Fighter 5 Original Sound Track]]'' (2011)
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*''[[SONIC ADVENTURE 2 Original Soundtrack 20th Anniversary Edition]]'' (2011)
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*''[[Rad Mobile Original Soundtrack]]'' (2011)
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*''[[RAIL CHASE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK]]'' (2011)
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*''[[SONIC HEROES Original Soundtrack 20th Anniversary Edition]]'' (2011)
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*''[[Sorcerian Original Soundtrack Vol.1]]'' (2011)
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*''[[Sunsoft Music Collection Vol.1]]'' (2011)
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*''[[Ikki Online Music Collection Kiitekunsai]]'' (2011)
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*''[[Sunsoft Music Collection Vol.2]]'' (2011)
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*''[[Sorcerian Original Soundtrack Vol.2]]'' (2011)
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*''[[SONIC THE HEDGEHOG CD Original Soundtrack 20th Anniversary Edition]]'' (2011)
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*''[[Sunsoft Music Collection Vol.3]]'' (2011)
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*''[[Sunsoft Music Collection Vol.4]]'' (2011)
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*''[[SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 20TH ANNIVERSARY BEST (tentative)]]'' (2011)
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*''[[SONIC GENERATIONS Original Soundtrack: Blue Blur]]'' (2012)
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==External links==
 
==External links==
 
* [http://www.wave-master.com/ Wave-Master.com]
 
* [http://www.wave-master.com/ Wave-Master.com]

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Game music has come a long way since the days of shrill beeping noises. The game soundtracks of today consist of rich orchestral scores, multi-layered guitars, and thumping modern beats. Sega has a long history of great game music, and much of it has come from one company -- Wave Master. This award-winning team has created some of the most memorable scores in gaming history. They have also branched out into other endeavors, including game development and music for television.

Wave Master (formerly known as Sega Digital Media) employs nearly 30-40 sound designers and recording engineers at their Tokyo office. The company is overseen by president Yukifumi Makino, a veteran of the game music industry. Makino's love for music began at an early age, where he was influenced by everything from The Beatles to the Jaws soundtrack. Makino has directed and produced some of Sega's most famous soundtracks, including Sonic CD, NiGHTS, and Space Channel 5.

At the heart of Wave Master's operations is their state-of-the-art recording studio. It is composed of three rooms: a control room with a high-end 56-channel mixing console, a 4.6 x 5 meter "live" room with acoustic reflectors, and a 4 x 6.2 meter "dead" room with sound dampening properties.

Many of the most popular Sega soundtracks have come from Wave Master, including Panzer Dragoon Saga, Phantasy Star Online, and the Sonic the Hedgehog series. Wave Master's music has received critical acclaim, and has been recognized by the International Game Developers Association and the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences for excellence in the field. In addition to releasing game scores, Wave Master has put out remixes and compilation albums of their music.

Some of Wave Master's most powerful works feature technology that dynamically changes the music based on game situations. When flying your airship in Skies of Arcadia, the main musical theme subtly changed based on your location in the world. Jet Grind Radio's pumping hip-hop tracks blended together in a way that mirrored a DJ mixing records on turntables. The main theme of Space Channel 5 progressively decomposed the worse you did in the game.

There's more to Wave Master than just game music. In 2000, Wave Master entered the world of game development with a quirky life simulation title called Roommania #203. They also handled the Japanese versions of Visual Concepts' Sega Sports 2K series. Other Wave Master projects include Radio DC (an Internet radio program featuring Sega game music), the Sonic Cafe suite of mobile phone applications, and jingles for TV shows and commercials in Japan.


Team's Employees

Wave Master is also notable for achieving popular music in their games. There are a number of popular composers that have stuck with the developer for a long time, and are well known around the fanbase:

Games developed by Wave Master

Music & Sound developed by Wave Master

Discography

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