Who Composed Music for Sonic the Hedgehog 3?
One of the most iconic video game soundtracks in the world is undoubtedly the one featured in Sonic the Hedgehog 3. The game, developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega, was released in 1994 for the Genesis (Mega Drive) and is still widely praised today for its challenging levels, tight controls, and of course, its mesmerizing music.
So, who composed music for Sonic the Hedgehog 3? Well, it was a team effort by several accomplished composers. In this article, we will take a closer look at the composers responsible for bringing this beloved game’s soundtrack to life.
The Composers Behind Sonic the Hedgehog 3
There were two composers involved in the creation of Sonic 3’s soundtrack:
• Brian Coburn
• Jun Senoue
Brian Coburn: A relatively unknown composer, Brian Coburn was responsible for the game’s original music, before its completion. Coburn worked briefly with Sega in the early 1990s and composed music for a few arcade games, including Percussive Pogo (1991).
Sonictools and Sonic Jam?
A piece of trivia: Sonic Jam (1997), a collection of music and gameplay from the early Sonic games, was actually remastered to correct issues with Sonic 3’s music that were only revealed through analysis of the original ROM and reverse-engineering the original YM2612 synthesizer!
Judging Sonic 3’s Soundtrack in Today’s Perspective
When Sonic 3 was first released in 1994, its music received high acclaim and became a benchmark for the 16-bit era. Even 28 years later, the game’s music holds up surprisingly well today:
- Synth-studded soundtracks may sound dated compared to current soundtracks featuring electronic/DJ beats or complex sound designs.
- Comedic levels, like Act 2: Hyperdrive Springyard of Mushroom Hill, can get pretty hilarious!
- Stability in composition, demonstrated with memorable themes for areas or enemies, creates cohesion across worlds!
IQ’s Work (Inside-Game Remixing for Sega)
An interesting point about original composer Brian Coburn is that his rejected soundtracks were reused for two tracks in Streets of Rage 3 in 1994 (Street Level & 2nd Level-Street Level).
After losing his position, the development reins went to Jun Senoue (a known face: more on that in the paragraph that follows!. Meanwhile, rearranged mixes appeared in Sonic 3 and Chaos Emeralds from 2018! Unplugging (Reimagined- remixes), not exactly identical to 90-second long
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