Gaum-Hermer (Boss Theme)

Gaum-Hermer (Boss Theme)

Composer Tohru Nakabayashi Released 1988-??-?? Title Origin Official Loops Yes

Gaum-Hermer (Boss Theme) plays during each boss battle.

The title comes from the album Galaxy Force. This song is the first section of part 3 of track 2. It's also track 4 on Sega System 16: Complete Soundtrack Vol.2 where it is titled "Gaum-Hammer (Boss Theme)". Which version is correct remains unknown.

Games

Altered Beast (ARC)

Altered Beast (ARC)

Arranger Tohru Nakabayashi Released 1988-??-?? Length 1:05.49 Format VGM

This is the original composition of Gaum-Hermer as composed by Tohru Nakabayashi.

The song plays on a YM2151 and is internal song number 0x90.

Altered Beast (GEN)

Altered Beast (GEN)

Arranger Kazuhiko Nagai Released 1988-11-27 Format VGM

The Genesis version plays on the YM2612.

Altered Beast (SMS)

Altered Beast (SMS)

Arranger Unknown Released 1989-??-??

The Master System and Mark III releases of Altered Beast use Gaum-Hermer, not as the boss theme, but as the background music for after they player transforms into a dragon or weretiger. Werewolf transformations still play Altered Beast (Power Up).

The Master System release plays the song on the SN76489, but Mark III plays on the YM2413.