” … 11 years ago at the Northwest Pacific Pinball and Arcade Show. What I said then is still true today.”
Wheel of Fortune Pinball and the Lost Soundtrack
David Thiel created the music and sound effects for Stern Pinball’s 2008 Wheel of Fortune. He created over 12 music tracks for the game, but only four of them ever made it into the final build.
Monday Night Football
Monday Night Football had three commentators, so let’s get a team of three to tackle this game.
We’re fighting a Laser War!
“The war is on! Attack the cannon! But, Laser War knows how to fight back.”
Gaming with Mike: A Pirate’s Life for Me
“David Thiel is back to talk about the challenges of creating pirate music for this pinball machine, when Hans Zimmer and Klaus Badelt’s themes were not allowed.”
Dive deep in this Torpedo Alley deep dive
“David Thiel returns to the show to talk about the music and sound design he created for the 1988 pinball machine, Torpedo Alley!”
David Thiel’s Favorite Pinball Machine
“He talks about why creating the music and sound for this pinball machine was an epic moment in interactive audio”
David D Thiel – 5 Minute Gaming with Mike Lorrain
“This is the first show of a series that will focus on the artists behind the scenes of pinball and arcade games from yesterday and today!”
X-Men Heroes
The music of X-Men: The Heroes. I’m not saying I’m playing these tracks in my car as I’m travelling down the highway. I can neither comfirm or deny that is happening.
David Thiel: Pinball Audio
David Thiel joins the Bro Team as they talk about his career in gaming audio, and how important the soundscape is when producing games.
The making of Star Trek Pinball
Steve Ritchie and David Thiel lead a seminar at the Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show about the creation and production of Star Trek Pinball.
GRC: Favorite Soundtracks!
Yes, I am still on a soundtrack kick, and I will be forever. 8P Gameroom Collectibles presents their top ten favorite pinball soundtracks.











