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Resources

SID Music Archive

  • HVSC - High Voltage SID Collection The definitive archive of C64 SID music. Galway's complete catalogue is at /MUSICIANS/G/Galway_Martin/. Download the full HVSC archive to access SID files for local playback. The HVSC SLDB (Song Length Database) provides per-subtune duration metadata.
  • DeepSID - Martin Galway Browser-based SID player built on HVSC. Play any Galway SID file directly in your browser, browse subtunes, and see STIL (Song Title Information List) metadata. The fastest way to explore his catalogue without downloading HVSC.

Interviews & Primary Sources

  • c64.com - Martin Galway Interview (Two Parts) The most comprehensive published interview. Covers his full Ocean Software career, Wizball, Arkanoid's sampled drums, influences (Jarre, Tangerine Dream), and technical methods. Essential reading for anyone interested in Galway's work.
  • Remix64 - Martin Galway Community remix archive with two written interviews. Browse all community remixes of Galway's compositions - hundreds of versions spanning multiple decades of fan activity.
  • Lemon64 - Martin Galway Interview Community database interview covering biographical and technical detail. Lemon64 also hosts game entries with soundtrack credits for cross-referencing.
  • sidmusic.org - Interview Index SID music community site with an interview archive. Cross-reference with c64.com for the most complete picture of Galway's stated views on his work.

Community & Tribute Projects

  • Project Galway - Alistair Bowness Orchestral re-recordings of Martin Galway's key C64 compositions, produced by Alistair "Boz" Bowness. Includes the Wizball suite, Ocean Loader 2, and other works in high-quality orchestral arrangements.
  • Remix64 - Galway Remixes Archive Browse all community remixes of Galway's compositions. Hundreds of versions across electronic, orchestral, and acoustic styles spanning three decades.
  • CSDb - C64 Scene Database The C64 demo scene database. Search for Galway's name to find demo scene productions using his music, and browse the broader context of C64 music culture.

Game Credits & Discography

  • MobyGames - Martin Galway Credits Comprehensive game credits database. Cross-reference against HVSC to verify which titles in Galway's MobyGames credits have confirmed SID entries.
  • VGMPF - Martin Galway Video Game Music Preservation Foundation. Discography overview and secondary source cross-reference. Use alongside HVSC for complete picture.
  • C64-Wiki - Martin Galway Community wiki with discography overview. Secondary source - cross-check against HVSC for authoritative SID credit data.
  • Lemon64 Game Database C64 game database with user reviews and screenshots. Useful for browsing the Ocean Software catalogue and finding game entries with Galway credits.

Post-C64 Career

Live Music

  • 8-Bit Symphony Live orchestral concerts featuring C64 music including Galway's compositions. The Wizball suite has been performed by a full orchestra as part of the 8-Bit Symphony Pro programme.