Ron Wasserman

Wasserman composed much of the musical score for the Saban dub of the first 53 Dragon Ball Z episodes and the edited Tree of Might film, working in collaboration with Shuki Levy. He shaped the series' sonic palette with heavy, drone-like compositions featuring dark orchestrations that reflected the increasingly serious tone of the Saiyan and Frieza arcs. Despite the impact of his work, he remained uncredited for years, a common practice at Saban during that era.

Born in 1961, Wasserman established himself as a prolific television composer with credits on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, X-Men, and America's Next Top Model. He also performs in the rock band Fisher. His heavy metal background heavily influenced his approach to Dragon Ball Z's darker, more aggressive sound compared to later dubs, helping establish the franchise's harder edge for Western audiences in the 1990s.