Talking Turrican

Musician Chris Huelsbeck has one of the most extensive CVs in games, stretching over 30 years across more than 80 releases, from Great Giana Sisters and Tunnel B1 to the Star Wars: Rogue Squadron series. Possibly his most well-known game works, however, are the tracks he created for the Turrican series, as heard in remixed form on this issue’s Turrican Ultimate Collection CD.

Here, he talks us through each track, starting with stirring orchestral treatments and segueing to some more traditional synth-led arrangements.

1. The Final Fight

“This version uses the full potential of a symphonic orchestra”
Chris Huelsbeck

This was the penultimate title theme for memain title was to showcase this new technology and it’s been a fan favourite ever since. This amazing version is by Roger Wanamo and uses the full potential of a symphonic orchestra.