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8 unusual facts about Rob Hubbard


Action Biker

The music of the game was composed by C64 game musician Rob Hubbard (also known for his work on Commando, Monty on the Run, Master of Magic, etc.

Indianapolis 500: The Simulation

Indy 500's theme music was produced by Rob Hubbard, who at the time was new to Electronic Arts as a music director.

Jet Set Willy

It received generally poor reviews which criticised inferior graphics and animation; however, Rob Hubbard's theme music, unique to this version, was considered a highlight.

Kentilla

Famous game music composer Rob Hubbard created the score for the Commodore 64 version, while the ZX Spectrum and Amstrad CPC versions were mute.

Knight Tyme

The in-game music was written by David Whittaker on the C64 version and Rob Hubbard on the Spectrum and Amstrad versions.

Sanxion

The SID music by Rob Hubbard called "Thalamusik" was played in the Commodore 64 tape loading screen, during several minutes of slow tape load.

Skate or Die 2: The Search for Double Trouble

It is well known for successfully using digitized vocals and electric guitar in the opening theme (composed, along with the rest of the game's music, by Rob Hubbard), rarely seen on the NES.

Thing on a Spring

The game was written by Jason Perkins, Anthony Clarke and the graphics were by Mark Rogers, with musical score composed by Rob Hubbard, his first composition for a game.



see also

International Karate

Forbidden Colours, the main theme from the movie Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence, which partly inspired the game's soundtrack by Rob Hubbard