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'''Hirokazu Tanaka''' (Japanese: 田中 宏和 ''Tanaka Hirokazu''), also known as '''Hirokazu "Hip" Tanaka''' or '''Chip Tanaka''', is a video game composer and sound designer. While working for [[Nintendo]], he composed the soundtracks and sound effects for ''[[Wrecking Crew]]'', ''[[Super Mario Land]]'', ''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]'' and ''[[Mario Paint]]''.<ref>[http://www.hirokazutanaka.com/works/nintendo/ Nintendo Archive - Works - Official Website]</ref><ref>[http://kyoto-report.wikidot.com/hirokazu-tanaka Kyoto Report]</ref> He also worked as a game designer, sound engineer and composer for several arcade and [[Game & Watch]] games as one of the key members of [[Nintendo Research & Development 1]]. Now the president of the company {{wp|Creatures (company)|Creatures Inc.}}, he remains involved with Nintendo, though mainly contributes to the ''[[bulbapedia:Pokémon|Pokémon]]'' franchise. | '''Hirokazu Tanaka''' (Japanese: 田中 宏和 ''Tanaka Hirokazu''), also known as '''Hirokazu "Hip" Tanaka''' or '''Chip Tanaka''', is a video game composer and sound designer. While working for [[Nintendo]], he composed the soundtracks and sound effects for ''[[Wrecking Crew]]'', ''[[Super Mario Land]]'', ''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]'' and ''[[Mario Paint]]''.<ref>[http://www.hirokazutanaka.com/works/nintendo/ Nintendo Archive - Works - Official Website]</ref><ref>[http://kyoto-report.wikidot.com/hirokazu-tanaka Kyoto Report]</ref> He also worked as a game designer, sound engineer and composer for several arcade and [[Game & Watch]] games as one of the key members of [[Nintendo Research & Development 1]]. Now the president of the company {{wp|Creatures (company)|Creatures Inc.}}, he remains involved with Nintendo, though mainly contributes to the ''[[bulbapedia:Pokémon|Pokémon]]'' franchise. | ||
==''Mario''-related works== | ==''Super Mario''-related works== | ||
*''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' - Sound design | *''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' - Sound design | ||
*''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]'' - Sound design | *''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]'' - Sound design | ||
Latest revision as of 21:54, May 28, 2023
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| Born | December 13, 1957 |
| Super Mario–related role(s) | Composer, sound designer |
Hirokazu Tanaka (Japanese: 田中 宏和 Tanaka Hirokazu), also known as Hirokazu "Hip" Tanaka or Chip Tanaka, is a video game composer and sound designer. While working for Nintendo, he composed the soundtracks and sound effects for Wrecking Crew, Super Mario Land, Dr. Mario and Mario Paint.[1][2] He also worked as a game designer, sound engineer and composer for several arcade and Game & Watch games as one of the key members of Nintendo Research & Development 1. Now the president of the company Creatures Inc., he remains involved with Nintendo, though mainly contributes to the Pokémon franchise.
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- Donkey Kong - Sound design
- Donkey Kong Jr. - Sound design
- Donkey Kong II
- Mario's Cement Factory
- Mario Bros. - Sound design
- Donkey Kong Jr. (Game & Watch)
- Donkey Kong 3
- Mario's Bombs Away
- Wrecking Crew - Composition, sound design
- Super Mario Land - Composition, sound design
- Dr. Mario - Composition, sound design
- Mario Paint - Composition, sound design
- Super Smash Bros. Brawl - Arrangement (including "Donkey Kong" from Donkey Kong)
- Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U - Arrangement (including "Chill (Dr. Mario) Ver. 2" from Dr. Mario)
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Arrangement
External links[edit]
- Official website (in Japanese)
- Twitter (in Japanese)
- Discogs
- IMDB
