Music (SSB): Difference between revisions

[[File:SSB64SoundTest.png|thumb|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. [[List of composers|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.

==Opening==

 

|link={{YouTube|TseLHTtUySU}}

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 {{SSBM|Final Destination}}'s music in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.

==How to Play==

 

|link={{YouTube|6xX-tKixaxQ}}

Plays during the {{SSB|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.

 

==Character Introduction Stage==

 

|link={{YouTube|kxkr4MMUnDs}}

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

==Menu Screen==

 

|link={{YouTube|FXmgJNxUQiQ}}

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''.

==Character Select==

 

|link={{YouTube|hPLtQwa09mY}}

Plays on the [[character selection screen]]. It would later be remixed as the Subspace map screen theme 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 credits theme.

 

==Peach's Castle Stage==

|name=Peach's Castle Stage

 

|link={{YouTube|ej8tBHZRscs}}

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.

==Congo Jungle Stage==

 

|link={{YouTube|U-DCNNpO3kM}}

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

==Hyrule Castle Stage==

 

|link={{YouTube|YqNyEpYdiw4}}

A remix of the overworld theme from ''{{b|The Legend of Zelda|game}}'' for the NES. This track sounds very similar to the version played in ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past}}''.

==Planet Zebes Stage==

 

|link={{YouTube|huIlKE2hNlM}}

A remix of the theme used in Brinstar from ''{{b|Metroid|game}}'' for the NES.

==Yoshi's Island Stage==

 

|link={{YouTube|Ye8MXm0lFIw}}

A mix of two music tracks from ''{{s|mariowiki|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.

 

==Dream Land Stage==

|name=Dream Land Stage

 

|link={{YouTube|6CUDMJXi6PQ}}

==Sector Z Stage==

 

|link={{YouTube|4ZKy6H5_nIE}}

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.

==Saffron City Stage==

|name=Saffron City Stage

 

|link={{YouTube|CZF7RMbUGdo}}

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

==Mushroom Kingdom Stage==

|name=Mushroom Kingdom Stage

 

|link={{YouTube|npXEJ_KOyiw}}

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

==Mushroom Kingdom Stage (Finale)==

|name=Mushroom Kingdom Stage (Finale)

 

|link={{YouTube|f7iIrqeW5rg}}

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

Plays on Mushroom Kingdom when only 30 seconds remain on the [[Match timer|timer]] and during [[Sudden Death]]. On the OST, this is included on the same track as [[Music (SSB)#Mushroom Kingdom Stage|Mushroom Kingdom Stage]].

==Wins==

===Origin===

===Usage===

 

==Battle Results==

 

|link={{YouTube|GqiVaKCoJAQ}}

Remix of "[[Music (SSB)#Bonus Game|Bonus Game]]."

==Hammer==

 

|link={{YouTube|GSAPgINsHrc}}

The original chiptune theme that played in ''{{b|Donkey Kong|game}}'' when the player picked up a hammer.

==Starman==

 

|link={{YouTube|SO5kU56FQvs}}

==Training Mode==

 

|link={{YouTube|BYwf-djA3xY}}

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

 

==Stage Introduction==

|name=Stage Introduction

 

|link={{YouTube|zR7SRz49uy4}}

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

==Final Stage Introduction==

|name=Final Stage Introduction

 

|link={{YouTube|3jxwWSkvwC8}}

Plays right before the player enters the battle with {{SSB|Master Hand}}. On the OST, this is included on the same track as [[Music (SSB)#Final Destination|Final Destination]]. Follows a similar pitch structure to the normal intro, but otherwise is completely unique, made to build tension.

==Master Hand==

|name=Master Hand

 

|link={{YouTube|cb1D23CFYzc}}

Plays while Master Hand makes his [[on-screen appearance]]. On the OST, this is included on the same track as [[Music (SSB)#Final Destination|Final Destination]]. It seems to be continuation of the previous track.

==Final Destination==

|name=Final Destination

 

|link={{YouTube|z0cENsZLDGs}}

Climactic battle music heard in the final battle against Master Hand. The instrumentation is whimsical and mystic, at some portions giving an aura of a magic show, a theme fitting the white glove.

 

==Bonus Game==

 

|link={{YouTube|92oqmMubR34}}

==Stage Clear==

|name=Stage Clear

 

|link={{YouTube|R3hWqBwfUH0}}

Plays upon completion of a [[1P Game]] battle. On the OST, this is included on the same track as [[Music (SSB)#Duel Zone|Duel Zone]].

==All Clear==

 

|link={{YouTube|w69-JCscF3s}}

==Bonus Game Clear==

|name=Bonus Game Clear

 

|link={{YouTube|0NuDyHcU-u8}}

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 [[Music (SSB)#Bonus Game|Bonus Game]].

==Lose Bonus Game==

 

|link={{YouTube|KBD8CMK3oYU}}

==Duel Zone==

 

|link={{YouTube|lCaNNki7aNM}}

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

==Meta Crystal==

 

|link={{YouTube|_dgsis1O0_o}}

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.

==A Character Appears==

 

|link={{YouTube|56gH139a4zU}}

Plays on the "Challenger Approaching" screen. This track is nearly identical to [[Music (SSB)#Stage Introduction|Stage Introduction]], with a minor change in pitch.

==The Prize==

 

|link={{YouTube|z-W3wFJZmyY}}

==Ending==

 

|link={{YouTube|8iaRJTg6nV0}}

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 [[Music (SSB)#Staff Roll|Staff Roll]].

==Continue==

 

|link={{YouTube|BdsqbtGHf2o}}

==Game Over==

 

|link={{YouTube|WyuOh_LlceQ}}

==Staff Roll==

 

|link={{YouTube|UGxjd05PIN0}}

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 [[Music (SSB)#Ending|Ending]].