External Resources
Resources
Where to Find Tim Follin's Music and Archives
Music Archives
HVSC - High Voltage SID Collection
The definitive archive of C64 SID music. Tim Follin's SID files are in
the /MUSICIANS/F/Follin_Tim/ directory. Essential for C64 enthusiasts.
DeepSID
Online SID player powered by reSID and libsidplayfp. Play Tim Follin's C64 SID files directly in your browser without downloading anything. Search for "Follin" to find the full SID catalogue.
deepsid.chordian.net →VGMPF - Video Game Music Preservation Foundation
Detailed composer page for Tim Follin with credits across all platforms. Includes NSF, SPC, and other format files for download. Well-sourced discography with release dates and platform information.
vgmpf.com →Internet Archive - Collections
The Internet Archive hosts ripped game music, magazine scans, gameplay recordings, and software preservation for Tim Follin's titles. Search for game names to find audio rips and historical documentation.
archive.org →Community & Scene
OC ReMix - Tim Follin Remixes
OverClocked ReMix hosts fan arrangements of Tim Follin's compositions. Silver Surfer, Plok!, and Solstice are represented in the library. High-quality fan reinterpretations in various styles.
ocremix.org →CSDb - C64 Scene Database
The Commodore 64 demoscene database with community ratings and discussion of SID music. Tim Follin's commercial SID files are documented and discussed in the context of the wider C64 music scene.
csdb.dk →Lemon64
C64 community database with game reviews, screenshots, and music player. Tim Follin's C64 scores are well-documented with community commentary and high ratings across Bionic Commando, Ghouls 'n Ghosts, and Qix.
lemon64.com →Remix64
Fan remixes of C64 SID music, including Tim Follin's compositions. Multiple Follin-based remixes are available in the archive, demonstrating the enduring influence of his SID work on the remix community.
remix64.com →Reference Databases
MobyGames
Comprehensive game database with Tim Follin's credits across all platforms. Includes publisher information, release dates, and cover art for most titles. The most complete cross-platform discography reference.
mobygames.com →Discogs
Music database and marketplace. Tim Follin's game soundtracks that received physical releases (or official digital releases) are documented here. Useful for tracking down collectors' items.
discogs.com →Wikipedia - Tim Follin
The Wikipedia article on Tim Follin provides a well-sourced overview of his career. A useful starting point for biographical information and a gateway to the referenced primary sources.
wikipedia.org →At Dead of Night - Baggy Cat Ltd
Tim Follin's 2020 indie game, available on Steam. The official site and Steam page document the game that brought Tim Follin back into public view and introduced his work to a new generation through Markiplier's playthrough.
Steam - At Dead of Night →Software - Playing SID and NSF Files Locally
SIDPLAY / VICE
VICE (Versatile Commodore Emulator) is the most accurate C64 emulator available. It includes built-in SID file playback. For dedicated SID playback, SIDPLAY2/w with reSID engine provides accurate 6581/8580 emulation.
Winamp + Sidplay Plugin
The classic Windows combination for SID file playback on older systems. The sidplay plugin provides accurate emulation and metadata display including subtune names and HVSC credits.
foobar2000 + vgmstream
For SNES SPC files and other formats, foobar2000 with the vgmstream plugin provides broad format support. NSF files can be played via foo_gep or similar Game Emu Player plugins.