Music (SSB): Difference between revisions

Character Introduction Stage
Track title	Character Introduction Stage
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros.
Link	[3]

How to Play
Track title	How to Play
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros.
Link	[2]

Opening
Track title	Opening
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros.
Link	[1]

Revision as of 10:04, October 3, 2023

The Sound Test in SSB selecting what type of music

The music of Super Smash Bros. comprises one remixed track for each VS Mode stage as well as several original compositions. Hirokazu Ando arranged all the remixes in SSB and composed the game's original music. All of the music except the Character Select theme can be played in the Sound Test. Song titles are not listed in-game; these are derived from Nintendo All-Star! Dairantō Smash Brothers OST where available.

1: Opening

Usage

The music is played during the opening movie for Super Smash Bros.. It opens with a soft piece, similar to the games secondary main theme, getting significantly more lively as the characters are brought to life by Master Hand. 8 differently pitched stings play as the starter cast is presented, and it soon transitions into the main theme of the game, also heard in the credits. This half of the track would later be remixed and placed into other tracks composed in future games, such as Final Destination's music in Super Smash Bros. Melee.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

2: How to Play

Usage

Plays during the How to Play video which begins if the player waits long enough on the title screen. It contains pieces of the secondary main theme/ menu theme, which plays when the characters for the upcoming demo are being presented.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

3: Character Introduction Stage

Usage

Plays in the Character Data and VS Records sub-menus. It shares vague similarities to future Trophy menu themes.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

4: Menu Screen

Menu Screen
Track title	Menu Screen
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros.
Link	[4]

Usage

Plays on the main menu screen. It's a very abstract piece with clattering sounds, as if the game is being prepared. The subtle melody is often treated as the secondary main theme, and is referenced in the Final Destination theme of Melee.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

N/A: Character Select

Character Select
Track title	Character Select
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros.
Link	[5]

Usage

Plays on the character selection screen. It would later be remixed as the Subspace map screen them in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, as well as the results screen starting in Super Smash Bros. 4. It is also included in a remix of this games credit's theme.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

5: Peach's Castle Sky Stage

Peach's Castle Sky Stage
Track title	Peach's Castle Sky Stage
Universe	Mario
Debut game	Super Mario Bros.
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros.
Stage of usage	Peach's Castle
Link	[6]

Origin

The track is a remix of the Overworld theme from the original Super Mario Bros. on the NES. It has a slight jazzy feel compared to later remixes.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando

Original Composer: Koji Kondo

6: Congo Jungle Stage

Congo Jungle Stage
Track title	Congo Jungle Stage
Universe	Donkey Kong
Debut game	Donkey Kong Country
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros.
Stage of usage	Congo Jungle
Link	[7]

Origin

The track is a remix of Jungle Groove (also known as DK Island Swing) from Donkey Kong Country on the SNES.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando

Original Composer: David Wise

7: Hyrule Castle Stage

Hyrule Castle Stage
Track title	Hyrule Castle Stage
Universe	Zelda
Debut game	The Legend of Zelda
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros.
Stage of usage	Hyrule Castle
Link	[8]

Origin

A remix of the overworld theme from The Legend of Zelda for the NES. This track sounds very similar to the version played in The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando

Original Composer: Koji Kondo

8: Planet Zebes Stage

Planet Zebes Stage
Track title	Planet Zebes Stage
Universe	Metroid
Debut game	Metroid
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros.
Stage of usage	Planet Zebes
Link	[9]

Origin

A remix of the theme used in Brinstar from Metroid for the NES.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando

Original Composer: Hirokazu Tanaka

9: Yoshi's Island Stage

Yoshi's Island Stage
Track title	Yoshi's Island Stage
Universe	Yoshi
Debut game	Yoshi's Story.
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros.
Stage of usage	Yoshi's Island
Link	[10]

Origin

A mix of two music tracks from Yoshi's Story. The first part of the track is the theme that plays on the first level of Yoshi's Story and the second part comes from Yoshi's Story title screen.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando

Original Composer: Kazumi Totaka

10: Pupupu Land Stage

Pupupu Land Stage
Track title	Pupupu Land Stage
Universe	Kirby
Debut game	Kirby Super Star
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros.
Stage of usage	Dream Land
Link	[11]

Origin

A fast-paced remix of the "Gourmet Race" Theme from Kirby Super Star.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando

Original Composer: Jun Ishikawa

11: Sector Z Stage

Sector Z Stage
Track title	Sector Z Stage
Universe	Star Fox
Debut game	Star Fox 64
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros.
Stage of usage	Sector Z
Link	[12]

Origin

The track is a remix of Star Fox 64's main theme. It has a marching style beat compared to later remixes in the series.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando

Original Composer: Koji Kondo

12: Yamabuki City Stage

Yamabuki City Stage
Track title	Yamabuki City Stage
Universe	Pokémon
Debut game	Pokémon Red & Green
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros.
Stage of usage	Saffron City
Link	[13]

Origin

An orchestration of the traditional Pokémon title theme. The instrumentation compliments the big city of Saffron on the stage it plays.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando

Original Composer: Junichi Masuda

13: Ancient Kingdom Stage

Ancient Kingdom Stage
Track title	Ancient Kingdom Stage
Universe	Mario
Debut game	Super Mario Bros.
Stage of usage	Mushroom Kingdom
Link	[14]

Origin

A near-perfect preservation of the original chiptune Overworld theme from Super Mario Bros.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Composer: Koji Kondo

14: Ancient Kingdom Stage (Finale)

Ancient Kingdom Stage (Finale)
Track title	Ancient Kingdom Stage (Finale)
Universe	Mario
Debut game	Super Mario Bros.
Stage of usage	Mushroom Kingdom
Link	[15]

Origin

A near-perfect preservation of the original chiptune "Hurry Up" version of the above-ground music heard in Super Mario Bros.

Usage

Plays on Mushroom Kingdom when only 30 seconds remain on the timer and during Sudden Death. On the OST, this is included on the same track as Ancient Kingdom Stage.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Composer: Koji Kondo

15-24: Victory themes

Main article: Victory theme

25: Battle Results

Battle Results
Track title	Battle Results
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros.
Link	[16]

Origin

Remix of "Bonus Game" (track 33).

Usage

Plays on the match complete screen after the fanfare track plays for the winning fighter. On the OST, this is included on the same track as Ness Wins.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

26: Hammer

Hammer
Track title	Hammer
Universe	Donkey Kong
Debut game	Donkey Kong
Link	[17]

Origin

The original chiptune theme that played in Donkey Kong when the player picked up a hammer.

Usage

Plays when a player picks up a Hammer. This track is not included on the OST.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Composer: Yukio Kaneoka

27: Starman

Starman
Track title	Starman
Universe	Mario
Debut game	Super Mario Bros.
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros.
Link	[18]

Origin

A remix of the invincibility tune that played when under the effects of a Starman in Super Mario Bros.

Usage

Plays when a player picks up the Starman during a match. This track is not included on the OST.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando

Original Composer: Koji Kondo

28: Training Mode

Training Mode
Track title	Training Mode
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros.
Link	[19]

Usage

Plays during the game's Training Mode. Possibly due to how long a player may spend in this mode, this song goes eight minutes before looping, consistently introducing new pieces to the track.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

29: Meta Crystal (Intro)

Meta Crystal (Intro)
Track title	Meta Crystal (Intro)
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros.

Usage

Plays before the player enters a battle in 1P Game. On the OST, this is included on the same track as Meta Crystal. It ends with a gong, as if to signify the start of the battle. Melee uses a softer version of this jingle.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

30: Ending Point (Intro)

Ending Point (Intro)
Track title	Ending Point (Intro)
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros.

Usage

Plays right before the player enters the battle with Master Hand. On the OST, this is included on the same track as Ending Point. Follows a similar pitch structure to the normal intro, but otherwise is completely unique, made to build tension.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

31: Ending Point (Master Hand Appearance)

Ending Point (Master Hand Appearance)
Track title	Ending Point (Master Hand Appearance)
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros.
Stage of usage	Final Destination
Link	[20]

Usage

Plays while Master Hand makes his on-screen appearance. On the OST, this is included on the same track as Ending Point. It seems to be continuation of the previous track.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

32: Ending Point

Ending Point
Track title	Ending Point
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros.
Stage of usage	Final Destination
Link	[21]

Usage

Climactic battle music heard in the final battle against Master Hand. The instrumentation is whimsical, mystic, and overall very climactic. The quieter portions are made up of magical sounding pieces, giving them a feeling of being at a magic show, quite fittingly for the white glove.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

33: Bonus Game

Bonus Game
Track title	Bonus Game
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros.
Link	[22]

Usage

Plays on any Break the Targets or Board the Platforms stages, and in Race to the Finish.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

34: Duel Zone (Victory)

Duel Zone (Victory)
Track title	Duel Zone (Victory)
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros.

Usage

Plays upon completion of a 1P Game battle. On the OST, this is included on the same track as Duel Zone.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

35: All Clear

All Clear
Track title	All Clear
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros.
Link	[23]

Usage

Plays on the score display screen following the Master Hand battle.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

36: Bonus Game (Clear)

Bonus Game (Clear)
Track title	Bonus Game (Clear)
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros.
Link	[24]

Usage

Plays after the player succeeds to complete a Bonus Stage round and during the score display screen that follows. On the OST, this is included on the same track as Bonus Game.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

37: Lose Bonus Game

Lose Bonus Game
Track title	Lose Bonus Game
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros.
Link	[25]

Usage

Plays during the score display screen after the player fails to complete a Bonus Stage round.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

38: Duel Zone

Duel Zone
Track title	Duel Zone
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros.
Stage of usage	Duel Zone
Link	[26]

Usage

Plays during the match against the Fighting Polygon Team on Duel Zone.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

39: Meta Crystal

Meta Crystal
Track title	Meta Crystal
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros.
Stage of usage	Meta Crystal
Link	[27]

Usage

Plays during the battle against Metal Mario on Meta Crystal in 1P Game. It seems to be a mix of folk and hard rock style music, made up of metallic and clattering sounds.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

40: A Character Appears

A Character Appears
Track title	A Character Appears
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros.
Link	[28]

Usage

Plays on the "Challenger Approaching" screen. This track is nearly identical to Meta Crystal (Intro) (track 29), with a minor change in pitch.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

41: The Prize

The Prize
Track title	The Prize
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros.
Link	[29]

Usage

Plays on the screen that appears when unlocking a character, Mushroom Kingdom, the Item Switch, or the Sound Test.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

42: Ending

Ending
Track title	Ending
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros.
Link	[30]

Usage

Plays after a player completes 1P Game and the victorious character flops down onto a table like a plush doll. On the OST, this is included on the same track as Staff Roll.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

43: Continue

Continue
Track title	Continue
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros.
Link	[31]

Usage

Plays on the Continue screen when the defeated character flops down like a plush doll.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

44: Game Over

Game Over
Track title	Game Over
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros.
Link	[32]

Usage

Plays if the player decides to exit and select "No" on the Continue screen, resulting in a Game Over.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

45: Staff Roll

Staff Roll
Track title	Staff Roll
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros.
Link	[33]

Usage

Plays throughout the ending credits. It has been remixed in Super Smash Bros. Melee, Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Smash 4. On the OST, this is included on the same track as Ending.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

Trivia

There is an additional unused fanfare which is not located in the Sound Test menu. It can be found in the debug menu as BGM no. 11.

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-Plays in the Character Data and VS Records sub-menus.
+Plays in the Character Data and VS Records sub-menus. It shares vague similarities to future Trophy menu themes.
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 ===Usage===
-Plays on the main menu screen.
+Plays on the main menu screen. It's a very abstract piece with clattering sounds, as if the game is being prepared. The subtle melody is often treated as the secondary main theme, and is referenced in the Final Destination theme of ''Melee''.
 ===Composition & Arrangements===
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 ===Usage===
-Plays on the [[character selection screen]].
+Plays on the [[character selection screen]]. It would later be remixed as the Subspace map screen them in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', as well as the results screen starting in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. It is also included in a remix of this games credit's theme.
 ===Composition & Arrangements===
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 ===Origin===
-The track is a remix of the Overworld theme from the original ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' on the NES.
+The track is a remix of the Overworld theme from the original ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' on the NES. It has a slight jazzy feel compared to later remixes.
 ===Composition & Arrangements===
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 ===Origin===
-The track is a remix of ''[[Star Fox 64]]'''s main theme.
+The track is a remix of ''[[Star Fox 64]]'''s main theme. It has a marching style beat compared to later remixes in the series.
 ===Composition & Arrangements===
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 ===Origin===
-An orchestration of the traditional ''Pokémon'' title theme.
+An orchestration of the traditional ''Pokémon'' title theme. The instrumentation compliments the big city of Saffron on the stage it plays.
 ===Composition & Arrangements===
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 ===Usage===
-Plays during the game's [[Training Mode]].
+Plays during the game's [[Training Mode]]. Possibly due to how long a player may spend in this mode, this song goes eight minutes before looping, consistently introducing new pieces to the track.
 ===Composition & Arrangements===
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 ===Usage===
-Plays before the player enters a battle in [[1P Game]]. On the OST, this is included on the same track as {{SSBMusicLink|39|Meta Crystal}}.
+Plays before the player enters a battle in [[1P Game]]. On the OST, this is included on the same track as {{SSBMusicLink|39|Meta Crystal}}. It ends with a gong, as if to signify the start of the battle. ''Melee'' uses a softer version of this jingle.
 ===Composition & Arrangements===
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 ===Usage===
-Plays right before the player enters the battle with {{SSB|Master Hand}}. On the OST, this is included on the same track as {{SSBMusicLink|32|Ending Point}}.
+Plays right before the player enters the battle with {{SSB|Master Hand}}. On the OST, this is included on the same track as {{SSBMusicLink|32|Ending Point}}. Follows a similar pitch structure to the normal intro, but otherwise is completely unique, made to build tension.
 ===Composition & Arrangements===
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 ===Usage===
-Plays while Master Hand makes his [[on-screen appearance]]. On the OST, this is included on the same track as {{SSBMusicLink|32|Ending Point}}.
+Plays while Master Hand makes his [[on-screen appearance]]. On the OST, this is included on the same track as {{SSBMusicLink|32|Ending Point}}. It seems to be continuation of the previous track.
 ===Composition & Arrangements===
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 ===Usage===
-Climactic battle music heard in the final battle against Master Hand.
+Climactic battle music heard in the final battle against Master Hand. The instrumentation is whimsical, mystic, and overall very climactic. The quieter portions are made up of magical sounding pieces, giving them a feeling of being at a magic show, quite fittingly for the white glove.
 ===Composition & Arrangements===
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 ===Usage===
-Plays during the battle against [[Metal Mario]] on [[Meta Crystal]] in [[1P Game]].
+Plays during the battle against [[Metal Mario]] on [[Meta Crystal]] in [[1P Game]]. It seems to be a mix of folk and hard rock style music, made up of metallic and clattering sounds.
 ===Composition & Arrangements===
 Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

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