Curated Collection
Videos
Oscilloscope Visualisations, Interviews & More
Curated Videos
Category A - Composer Interviews
Interview
Exclusive Tim Follin Interview
Super Marcato Bros, 2018. Tim Follin's first extended public interview - covers career, Silver Surfer, hex composition, and retirement. The primary biographical source.
Category B - Oscilloscope Visualisations
Oscilloscope visualisations show each audio channel as a separate waveform in real time, making the multi-channel complexity of Tim Follin's compositions immediately visible. These are the best way to understand what makes his music technically extraordinary.
Oscilloscope - NES
Silver Surfer NES - Stage 1
The most famous Tim Follin oscilloscope visualisation. Shows all NES channels simultaneously - three melodic voices, bass, percussion.
Oscilloscope - C64
Ghouls 'n' Ghosts C64 - Full Soundtrack
Full C64 soundtrack oscilloscope visualisation using JSIDPlay2, showing Tim Follin's exploitation of the 6581 SID chip's filter and ring modulation across all stages.
Oscilloscope - NES
Solstice NES - Title Theme
Oscilloscope visualisation of the Solstice title theme - the atmospheric, layered quality that contrasts sharply with Silver Surfer's energy. Tim Follin's personal favourite among his own compositions.
Oscilloscope - NES
Treasure Master NES - Full Soundtrack
Complete oscilloscope visualisation of one of Tim Follin's finest NES scores - includes all world themes, title screen, and completion jingles.
Oscilloscope - SNES (Unreleased)
Firearm SNES - Unreleased Prototype
The sole track preserved from the unreleased Firearm SNES prototype, developed by Software Creations. Demonstrates Follin's SNES palette outside his released catalogue.
Category D - Longplays (Flagship Titles)
Longplays show the full game with audio intact - the best way to hear Tim Follin's music in its original context. All longplays below are from the World of Longplays YouTube channel or equivalent quality sources.
Longplay - NES
Silver Surfer NES - Full Longplay
World of Longplays [095]. Complete Silver Surfer playthrough with all stages and music - essential for hearing the full soundtrack beyond Stage 1.
Longplay - SNES
Plok! SNES - Full Longplay
World of Longplays [029]. Complete Plok! playthrough - the only way to hear every Tim and Geoff Follin composition in its intended stage context. Over a dozen distinct pieces.
Longplay - NES
Solstice NES - Full Longplay
World of Longplays [247]. Complete Solstice playthrough. The dungeon music demonstrates the full range of Follin's NES palette beyond the iconic title theme.
Longplay - C64
Ghouls 'n' Ghosts C64 - Longplay
C64 gameplay with Tim Follin's SID soundtrack intact. Programmer: Stephen Ruddy, Musician: Tim Follin, published by U.S. Gold (1989). Shows the full score across multiple stages.
Category E - Live Concert / Performance
Research Status: No Confirmed Live Performances
Research into Tim Follin live performances at events such as MAGFest, game music concerts, or similar venues has not confirmed any documented appearances. Tim Follin's low public profile throughout most of his career makes live concert appearances unlikely. This section will be updated if confirmed performances are located.
Search: "Tim Follin live", "Tim Follin concert", "Tim Follin MAGFest" on YouTube and the Internet Archive for any appearances not yet documented here.