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[[File:SSB64SoundTest.png|thumb|The Sound Test in SSB selecting what type of music]]
[[File:Sound Test SSB.gif|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.
The '''music of ''Super Smash Bros.''''' is accessible in the game's [[Sound Test]] and are listed and described here.
Strangely, the "choose your character" music isn't present in the selection. In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', each stage has one track, several of which reappear in later games of the series. [[List of composers|Hirokazu Ando]], an employe of [[HAL Laboratory]], composed all the original music in the game and arranged all the remix tracks.


==Music tracks==
==Opening==
{| class="wikitable"
{{Infobox Music
|-
|name=Opening
! width="10"|#
! Description
! width="200"|Usage
|-
| 1 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR6LhPzednk]
| ''Fast-paced music interspersed with parts of track 45.''
| The music heard during ''Super Smash Bros.''' [[opening movie]].
|-
| 2 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SonLPOQJb18]
| ''Low-key musical composition.''
| It is heard during the [[How to Play video (SSB)|How to Play video]].
|-
| 3 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbVIZ-pRKJA]
| ''Discrete musical composition.''
| It is heard in the Character Data and VS Records sub-menus.
|-
| 4 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTNwbB5UYYM]
| ''Very discrete "music".
| It is heard in the main menu screen.
|-
| 5 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJm8h5c0ONI]
| ''A remix of the above-ground theme from [[Super Mario Bros.]] for the NES.''
| It is heard on [[Peach's Castle]]. Both the music and the stage were later reused in [[Super Smash Bros. 4]].
|-
| 6 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_d0Can2TTJ4]
| ''A remix of the theme used in jungle levels from [[Donkey Kong Country]] for the SNES.''
| It is heard on [[Kongo Jungle (SSB)|Congo Jungle]]. Both the music and the stage were later reused in [[Melee]] and again in [[Super Smash Bros. 4]].
|-
| 7 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks0FZDbbi_I]
| ''A remix of the overworld theme from [[The Legend of Zelda]] for the NES.''
| It is heard on [[Hyrule Castle]]. Both the music and the stage were later reused in [[Super Smash Bros. 4]].
|-
| 8 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Boebe2Uuvx4]
| ''A remix of the theme used in Brinstar from [[Metroid (game)|Metroid]] for the NES.''
| It is heard on [[Planet Zebes]].
|-
| 9 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUeDAtZEGDU]
| ''A mix of two music tracks from Yoshi's Story. The first part of the track is the theme that plays on level one of Yoshi's Story and the second part comes from Yoshi's Story title screen.''
| It is heard on [[Yoshi's Island (SSB)|Yoshi's Island]]. Both the music and the stage were later reused in [[Melee]], and the music was reused again in [[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]].
|-
| 10 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64H1MQJJ12Y]
| ''A fast-paced remix of the "Gourmet Race" Theme from [[Kirby Super Star]].''
| It is heard on {{SSB|Dream Land}}. Both the music and the stage were later reused in [[Melee]], and again in [[Super Smash Bros. 4]].
|-
| 11 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk0hlLsZtoM]
| ''A remix of the main theme from [[Star Fox 64]].''
| It is heard on [[Sector Z]].
|-
| 12 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8v3C9cD2Dc]
| ''An orchestration of the traditional Pokémon title theme.''
| It is heard on [[Saffron City]].
|-
| 13 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehxq54YkBiI]
| ''A perfect preservation of the original 8-bit above-ground music from Super Mario Bros.''
| It is heard on {{SSB|Mushroom Kingdom}}.
|-
| 14 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLNfY19waSY&t=1m48s]
| ''A perfect preservation of the original 8-bit "Hurry Up" version of the above-ground music heard in Super Mario Bros.''
| It is heard on Mushroom Kingdom when the timer is running low.
|-
| 15
| ''An orchestration of the theme heard upon completing a level in Super Mario Bros.''
| The victory fanfare for {{SSB|Mario}} and {{SSB|Luigi}}
|-
| 16
| ''An orchestration of the music heard when a boss is defeated or when a bonus game is completed in Donkey Kong Country for SNES.
| The victory fanfare for {{SSB|Donkey Kong}}
|-
| 17
| ''An orchestration based on the overworld theme from The Legend of Zelda.''
| The victory fanfare for {{SSB|Link}}
|-
| 18
| ''An orchestration of the music heard when Samus finds a new item or power-up in Metroid.''
| The victory fanfare for {{SSB|Samus}}
|-
| 19
| ''A lighthearted orchestration of the main theme of Yoshi's Story combined with the theme heard upon clearing a track by eating 30 fruits, also from Yoshi's Story.''
| The victory fanfare for {{SSB|Yoshi}}
|-
| 20
| ''An orchestration of the shortened stage complete theme heard in many Kirby games.''
| The victory fanfare for {{SSB|Kirby}}
|-
| 21
| ''An orchestration of the mission complete theme heard in Star Fox 64.''
| The victory fanfare of {{SSB|Fox}}
|-
| 22
| ''An orchestration based on the opening theme of Pokémon Red and Blue.''
| The victory fanfare for {{SSB|Pikachu}} and {{SSB|Jigglypuff}}
|-
| 23 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2u1X4IkTACE]
| ''A techno rock remix of the theme heard upon finishing a race in F-Zero X.''
| The victory fanfare of {{SSB|Captain Falcon}}
|-
| 24 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoEqVm9otDA] <sub>(0:00-0:06)</sub>
| ''An orchestrated version of the second half of the Eight Melodies that Ness collects throughout his journey in [[EarthBound]].''
| The victory fanfare of {{SSB|Ness}}
|-
| 25 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoEqVm9otDA&t=0m07s]
| ''It is a remix of track 33.''
| This music plays on the match complete screen after one of the above 10 victory fanfare tracks plays for the winning character.
|-
| 26
| ''The original 8-bit theme that played in [[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]] when the player picked up a hammer.''
| It is heard when a player picks up a [[Hammer]].
|-
| 27
| ''A remix of the music that occurs when the player picks up a Starman in Super Mario Bros.''
| It is heard when the player picks up the [[Starman (item)|Starman]] during a match.
|-
| 28 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deVC2Zx3JMQ]
| ''Low-key music heard in Training mode.''
| It is heard heard while playing in Training mode.''
|-
| 29
| ''A short piece that plays at the "Character vs. Character" screen.''
| It is heard right before the player enters a battle in single-player mode.
|-
| 30 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5DFhaprlRM] <sub>(0:00-0:06)</sub>
| ''A short piece that plays at the "Character vs. Master Hand" screen.''
| It is heard right before the player enters the battle against {{SSB|Master Hand}}.
|-
| 31 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5DFhaprlRM&t=0m07s] <sub>(0:07-0:20)</sub>
| ''Foreboding atmospheric music heard at the start of the final battle in Single-player mode.''
| It is heard while Master Hand makes his entrance into the battle.
|-
| 32 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5DFhaprlRM&t=0m20s]
| ''Climactic battle music heard in the final battle against Master Hand.''
| It is heard while a player is in a battle against Master Hand.
|-
| 33 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoSH2wu9d5A]
| '' Music heard on any of the Break the Targets and the Board the Platforms stages.''
| It is heard while a player is on any Break the Targets or Board the Platforms stages.''
|-
| 34
| ''A short piece that the score display screen.
| It is heard upon completion of a single-player mode battle.
|-
| 35 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5eUkSgrdHk]
| ''Discrete, low key musical composition.
| It is heard on the score display screen following the Master Hand battle.
|-
| 36
| ''A short piece that play after the success of a single-player mini-game round.''
| It is heard after the player succeeds to complete a single-player mode mini-game round and during the score display screen that follows.
|-
| 37 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9WEXzFjXD0]
| ''A short piece that plays at the failure of a single-player mini-game round.''
| It is heard after the player fails to complete a single-player mode mini-game round and during the score display screen that follows.
|-
| 38 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6qeRk9qeEk]
| ''A synthesized battle musical composition.''
| It is heard during the battle against the [[Fighting Polygon]]s.
|-
| 39 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVhMqN5eGq8]
| ''Heavy techno musical composition.''
| It is heard during the battle against [[Metal Mario]] on [[Meta Crystal]] in single-player mode.
|-
| 40 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEInOneENuo]
| ''This track is identical to track 29, with a fractional change in tone.
| It is heard on the "Challenger Approaching" screen.
|-
| 41 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUVSxpIh8QY]
| ''A short piece consisting of a bell rung.''
| It is heard on the screen that appears when you unlock a character, [[Mushroom Kingdom (SSB)|Mushroom Kingdom]], the [[Item Switch]], or the Sound Test.
|-
| 42 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEIAGr3rII0] <sub>(0:00-0:11)</sub>
| ''The atmospheric audio heard at the ending cinematic of the single-player mode.''
| It is heard after a player completes single-player mode and the victorious character flops down onto a table like a plush doll.
|-
| 43 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6LfWZx1vWA]
| ''The atmospheric audio heard at the [[Continue]] screen.
| It is heard on the Continue screen when the defeated character flops down like a plush doll.
|-
| 44 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCEkgrBB7qI]
| ''Very discrete audio composition.
| It is heard if the player selects "No" on the Continue screen, resulting in a "Game Over".
|-
| 45 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEIAGr3rII0&t=0m12s]
| ''An original composition that is one of the main themes of both ''Super Smash Bros.'' and the overall ''Super Smash Bros.'' series.
| It is heard throughout the ending credits. It has been remixed in both [[Brawl]] and [[Super Smash Bros. 4]].
|}


==See also==
|universe={{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}
*[[Music (SSBM)]]
|debut=''Super Smash Bros.''
*[[Music (SSBB)]]
|link={{YouTube|TseLHTtUySU}}
*[[Music (SSB4)]]
}}


===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 {{SSBM|Final Destination}}'s music in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando
{{clr}}
==How to Play==
{{Infobox Music
|name=How to Play
|universe={{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}
|debut=''Super Smash Bros.''
|link={{YouTube|6xX-tKixaxQ}}
}}
===Usage===
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.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando
{{clr}}
==Character Introduction Stage==
{{Infobox Music
|name=Character Introduction Stage
|universe={{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}
|debut=''Super Smash Bros.''
|link={{YouTube|kxkr4MMUnDs}}
}}
===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
{{clr}}
==Menu Screen==
{{Infobox Music
|name=Menu Screen
|universe={{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}
|debut=''Super Smash Bros.''
|link={{YouTube|FXmgJNxUQiQ}}
}}
===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
{{clr}}
==Character Select==
{{Infobox Music
|name=Character Select
|universe={{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}
|debut=''Super Smash Bros.''
|link={{YouTube|hPLtQwa09mY}}
}}
===Usage===
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.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando
{{clr}}
==Peach's Castle Stage==
{{Infobox Music
|name=Peach's Castle Stage
|universe={{uv|Mario}}
|debut=''Super Mario Bros.''
|arrangement=''Super Smash Bros.''
|stage=[[Peach's Castle]]
|link={{YouTube|ej8tBHZRscs}}
}}
===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
{{clr}}
==Congo Jungle Stage==
{{Infobox Music
|name=Congo Jungle Stage
|universe={{uv|Donkey Kong}}
|debut=''Donkey Kong Country''
|arrangement=''Super Smash Bros.''
|stage=[[Congo Jungle]]
|link={{YouTube|U-DCNNpO3kM}}
}}
===Origin===
The track is a remix of Jungle Groove (also known as DK Island Swing) from ''{{s|mariowiki|Donkey Kong Country}}'' on the SNES.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando
Original Composer: David Wise
{{clr}}
==Hyrule Castle Stage==
{{Infobox Music
|name=Hyrule Castle Stage
|universe={{uv|Zelda}}
|debut=''The Legend of Zelda''
|arrangement=''Super Smash Bros.''
|stage=[[Hyrule Castle]]
|link={{YouTube|YqNyEpYdiw4}}
}}
===Origin===
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}}''.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando
Original Composer: Koji Kondo
===Trivia===
*Hirokazu Ando based this composition on both the Famicom Disk version and the SNES version of the original song. He had considered using the version from ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}'', but admitted playing the game to do so made him nauseous.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/PostCD.html Nintendo All-Star! Dairantō Smash Brothers OST interview]</ref>
{{clr}}
==Planet Zebes Stage==
{{Infobox Music
|name=Planet Zebes Stage
|universe={{uv|Metroid}}
|debut=''Metroid''
|arrangement=''Super Smash Bros.''
|stage=[[Planet Zebes]]
|link={{YouTube|huIlKE2hNlM}}
}}
===Origin===
A remix of the theme used in Brinstar from ''{{b|Metroid|game}}'' for the NES.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando
Original Composer: Hirokazu Tanaka
{{clr}}
==Yoshi's Island Stage==
{{Infobox Music
|name=Yoshi's Island Stage
|universe={{uv|Yoshi}}
|debut=''Yoshi's Story.''
|arrangement=''Super Smash Bros.''
|stage={{SSB|Yoshi's Island}}
|link={{YouTube|Ye8MXm0lFIw}}
}}
===Origin===
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.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando
Original Composer: Kazumi Totaka
===Trivia===
*Masahiro Sakurai admitted that this is the track he most wanted to people to hear.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nalj/smash/PostCD.html]</ref>
{{clr}}
==Dream Land Stage==
{{Infobox Music
|name=Dream Land Stage
|universe={{uv|Kirby}}
|debut=''Kirby Super Star''
|arrangement=''Super Smash Bros.''
|stage={{SSB|Dream Land}}
|link={{YouTube|6CUDMJXi6PQ}}
}}
===Origin===
A fast-paced remix of the "Gourmet Race" Theme from ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando
Original Composer: Jun Ishikawa
{{clr}}
==Sector Z Stage==
{{Infobox Music
|name=Sector Z Stage
|universe={{uv|Star Fox}}
|debut=''Star Fox 64''
|arrangement=''Super Smash Bros.''
|stage=[[Sector Z]]
|link={{YouTube|4ZKy6H5_nIE}}
}}
===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
{{clr}}
==Saffron City Stage==
{{Infobox Music
|name=Saffron City Stage
|universe={{uv|Pokémon}}
|debut=''Pokémon Red & Green''
|arrangement=''Super Smash Bros.''
|stage=[[Saffron City]]
|link={{YouTube|CZF7RMbUGdo}}
}}
===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
{{clr}}
==Mushroom Kingdom Stage==
{{Infobox Music
|name=Mushroom Kingdom Stage
|universe={{uv|Mario}}
|debut=''Super Mario Bros.''
|stage={{SSB|Mushroom Kingdom}}
|link={{YouTube|npXEJ_KOyiw}}
}}
===Origin===
A near-perfect preservation of the original chiptune Overworld theme from ''Super Mario Bros.''
===Composition & Arrangements===
Original Composer: Koji Kondo
{{clr}}
==Mushroom Kingdom Stage (Finale)==
{{Infobox Music
|name=Mushroom Kingdom Stage (Finale)
|universe={{uv|Mario}}
|debut=''Super Mario Bros.''
|stage={{SSB|Mushroom Kingdom}}
|link={{YouTube|f7iIrqeW5rg}}
}}
===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 [[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]].
===Composition & Arrangements===
Original Composer: Koji Kondo
{{clr}}
==Wins==
===Origin===
{{main|Victory theme}}
===Usage===
Each character (aside from [[Luigi (SSB)|Luigi]] and [[Jigglypuff (SSB)|Jigglypuff]], who share theirs with [[Mario (SSB)|Mario]] and [[Pikachu (SSB)|Pikachu]], respectively) has a unique jingle that plays whenever they win a match. Unlike most future installments, these tracks have a given name based on the official soundtrack, being "[Character Name] Wins" (e.g. "C. Falcon Wins" or "Ness Wins," the two included on said OST).
==Battle Results==
{{Infobox Music
|name=Battle Results
|universe={{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}
|debut=''Super Smash Bros.''
|link={{YouTube|GqiVaKCoJAQ}}
}}
===Origin===
Remix of "[[Music (SSB)#Bonus Game|Bonus Game]]."
===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
{{clr}}
==Hammer==
{{Infobox Music
|name=Hammer
|universe={{uv|Donkey Kong}}
|debut=''Donkey Kong''
|link={{YouTube|GSAPgINsHrc}}
}}
===Origin===
The original chiptune theme that played in ''{{b|Donkey Kong|game}}'' when the player picked up a hammer.
===Usage===
Plays when a player picks up a {{b|Hammer|item}}. This track is not included on the OST.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Original Composer: Yukio Kaneoka
{{clr}}
==Starman==
{{Infobox Music
|name=Starman
|universe={{uv|Mario}}
|debut=''Super Mario Bros.''
|arrangement=''Super Smash Bros.''
|link={{YouTube|SO5kU56FQvs}}
}}
===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 {{b|Starman|item}} during a match. This track is not included on the OST.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando
Original Composer: Koji Kondo
{{clr}}
==Training Mode==
{{Infobox Music
|name=Training Mode
|universe={{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}
|debut=''Super Smash Bros.''
|link={{YouTube|BYwf-djA3xY}}
}}
===Usage===
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.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando
{{clr}}
==Stage Introduction==
{{Infobox Music
|name=Stage Introduction
|universe={{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}
|debut=''Super Smash Bros.''
|link={{YouTube|zR7SRz49uy4}}
}}
===Usage===
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.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando
{{clr}}
==Final Stage Introduction==
{{Infobox Music
|name=Final Stage Introduction
|universe={{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}
|debut=''Super Smash Bros.''
|link={{YouTube|3jxwWSkvwC8}}
}}
===Usage===
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.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando
{{clr}}
==Master Hand==
{{Infobox Music
|name=Master Hand
|universe={{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}
|debut=''Super Smash Bros.''
|stage={{SSB|Final Destination}}
|link={{YouTube|cb1D23CFYzc}}
}}
===Usage===
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.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando
{{clr}}
==Final Destination==
{{Infobox Music
|name=Final Destination
|universe={{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}
|debut=''Super Smash Bros.''
|stage={{SSB|Final Destination}}
|link={{YouTube|z0cENsZLDGs}}
}}
===Usage===
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.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando
{{clr}}
==Bonus Game==
{{Infobox Music
|name=Bonus Game
|universe={{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}
|debut=''Super Smash Bros.''
|link={{YouTube|92oqmMubR34}}
}}
===Usage===
Plays on any [[Break the Targets]] or [[Board the Platforms]] stages, and in {{SSB|Race to the Finish}}.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando
{{clr}}
==Stage Clear==
{{Infobox Music
|name=Stage Clear
|universe={{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}
|debut=''Super Smash Bros.''
|link={{YouTube|R3hWqBwfUH0}}
}}
===Usage===
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]].
===Composition & Arrangements===
Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando
{{clr}}
==All Clear==
{{Infobox Music
|name=All Clear
|universe={{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}
|debut=''Super Smash Bros.''
|link={{YouTube|w69-JCscF3s}}
}}
===Usage===
Plays on the score display screen following the Master Hand battle.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando
{{clr}}
==Bonus Game Clear==
{{Infobox Music
|name=Bonus Game Clear
|universe={{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}
|debut=''Super Smash Bros.''
|link={{YouTube|0NuDyHcU-u8}}
}}
===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 [[Music (SSB)#Bonus Game|Bonus Game]].
===Composition & Arrangements===
Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando
{{clr}}
==Lose Bonus Game==
{{Infobox Music
|name=Lose Bonus Game
|universe={{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}
|debut=''Super Smash Bros.''
|link={{YouTube|KBD8CMK3oYU}}
}}
===Usage===
Plays during the score display screen after the player fails to complete a [[Bonus Stage]] round.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando
{{clr}}
==Duel Zone==
{{Infobox Music
|name=Duel Zone
|universe={{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}
|debut=''Super Smash Bros.''
|stage=[[Duel Zone]]
|link={{YouTube|lCaNNki7aNM}}
}}
===Usage===
Plays during the match against the [[Fighting Polygon Team]] on [[Duel Zone]].
===Composition & Arrangements===
Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando
{{clr}}
==Meta Crystal==
{{Infobox Music
|name=Meta Crystal
|universe={{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}
|debut=''Super Smash Bros.''
|stage=[[Meta Crystal]]
|link={{YouTube|_dgsis1O0_o}}
}}
===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
{{clr}}
==A Character Appears==
{{Infobox Music
|name=A Character Appears
|universe={{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}
|debut=''Super Smash Bros.''
|link={{YouTube|56gH139a4zU}}
}}
===Usage===
Plays on the "Challenger Approaching" screen. This track is nearly identical to [[Music (SSB)#Stage Introduction|Stage Introduction]], with a minor change in pitch.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando
{{clr}}
==The Prize==
{{Infobox Music
|name=The Prize
|universe={{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}
|debut=''Super Smash Bros.''
|link={{YouTube|z-W3wFJZmyY}}
}}
===Usage===
Plays on the screen that appears when [[unlockable character|unlocking a character]], {{SSB|Mushroom Kingdom}}, the [[Item Switch]], or the [[Sound Test]].
===Composition & Arrangements===
Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando
{{clr}}
==Ending==
{{Infobox Music
|name=Ending
|universe={{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}
|debut=''Super Smash Bros.''
|link={{YouTube|8iaRJTg6nV0}}
}}
===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 [[Music (SSB)#Staff Roll|Staff Roll]].
===Composition & Arrangements===
Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando
{{clr}}
==Continue==
{{Infobox Music
|name=Continue
|universe={{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}
|debut=''Super Smash Bros.''
|link={{YouTube|BdsqbtGHf2o}}
}}
===Usage===
Plays on the [[Continue]] screen when the defeated character flops down like a plush doll.
===Composition & Arrangements===
Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando
{{clr}}
==Game Over==
{{Infobox Music
|name=Game Over
|universe={{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}
|debut=''Super Smash Bros.''
|link={{YouTube|WyuOh_LlceQ}}
}}
===Usage===
Plays if the player decides to exit and select "No" on the Continue screen, resulting in a [[Continue|Game Over]].
===Composition & Arrangements===
Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando
{{clr}}
==Staff Roll==
{{Infobox Music
|name=Staff Roll
|universe={{uv|Super Smash Bros.}}
|debut=''Super Smash Bros.''
|link={{YouTube|UGxjd05PIN0}}
}}
===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 [[Music (SSB)#Ending|Ending]].
===Composition & Arrangements===
Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando
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==Trivia==
*There is an additional [https://tcrf.net/index.php?title=File%3ASSBFanfare.ogg unused fanfare] which is not located in the Sound Test menu. It can be found in the debug menu as BGM no. 11.
*The composers were careful to include music from across Nintendo history so every player regardless of age can hear something familiar.
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Music}}
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Latest revision as of 20:10, July 29, 2024

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.

Opening[edit]

Opening
Track title Opening
Universe Super Smash Bros.
Debut game Super Smash Bros.
Link [2]

Usage[edit]

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[edit]

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

How to Play[edit]

How to Play
Track title How to Play
Universe Super Smash Bros.
Debut game Super Smash Bros.
Link [3]

Usage[edit]

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[edit]

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

Character Introduction Stage[edit]

Character Introduction Stage
Track title Character Introduction Stage
Universe Super Smash Bros.
Debut game Super Smash Bros.
Link [4]

Usage[edit]

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

Composition & Arrangements[edit]

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

Menu Screen[edit]

Menu Screen
Track title Menu Screen
Universe Super Smash Bros.
Debut game Super Smash Bros.
Link [5]

Usage[edit]

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[edit]

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

Character Select[edit]

Character Select
Track title Character Select
Universe Super Smash Bros.
Debut game Super Smash Bros.
Link [6]

Usage[edit]

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.

Composition & Arrangements[edit]

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

Peach's Castle Stage[edit]

Peach's Castle Stage
Track title Peach's Castle Stage
Universe Mario
Debut game Super Mario Bros.
Arrangement debut Super Smash Bros.
Stage of usage Peach's Castle
Link [7]

Origin[edit]

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[edit]

Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando

Original Composer: Koji Kondo

Congo Jungle Stage[edit]

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 [8]

Origin[edit]

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

Composition & Arrangements[edit]

Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando

Original Composer: David Wise

Hyrule Castle Stage[edit]

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 [9]

Origin[edit]

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[edit]

Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando

Original Composer: Koji Kondo

Trivia[edit]

  • Hirokazu Ando based this composition on both the Famicom Disk version and the SNES version of the original song. He had considered using the version from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, but admitted playing the game to do so made him nauseous.[1]

Planet Zebes Stage[edit]

Planet Zebes Stage
Track title Planet Zebes Stage
Universe Metroid
Debut game Metroid
Arrangement debut Super Smash Bros.
Stage of usage Planet Zebes
Link [10]

Origin[edit]

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

Composition & Arrangements[edit]

Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando

Original Composer: Hirokazu Tanaka

Yoshi's Island Stage[edit]

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 [11]

Origin[edit]

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[edit]

Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando

Original Composer: Kazumi Totaka

Trivia[edit]

  • Masahiro Sakurai admitted that this is the track he most wanted to people to hear.[2]

Dream Land Stage[edit]

Dream Land Stage
Track title Dream Land Stage
Universe Kirby
Debut game Kirby Super Star
Arrangement debut Super Smash Bros.
Stage of usage Dream Land
Link [12]

Origin[edit]

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

Composition & Arrangements[edit]

Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando

Original Composer: Jun Ishikawa

Sector Z Stage[edit]

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 [13]

Origin[edit]

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[edit]

Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando

Original Composer: Koji Kondo

Saffron City Stage[edit]

Saffron City Stage
Track title Saffron City Stage
Universe Pokémon
Debut game Pokémon Red & Green
Arrangement debut Super Smash Bros.
Stage of usage Saffron City
Link [14]

Origin[edit]

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

Composition & Arrangements[edit]

Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando

Original Composer: Junichi Masuda

Mushroom Kingdom Stage[edit]

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

Origin[edit]

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

Composition & Arrangements[edit]

Original Composer: Koji Kondo

Mushroom Kingdom Stage (Finale)[edit]

Mushroom Kingdom Stage (Finale)
Track title Mushroom Kingdom Stage (Finale)
Universe Mario
Debut game Super Mario Bros.
Stage of usage Mushroom Kingdom
Link [16]

Origin[edit]

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

Usage[edit]

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 Mushroom Kingdom Stage.

Composition & Arrangements[edit]

Original Composer: Koji Kondo

Wins[edit]

Origin[edit]

Main article: Victory theme

Usage[edit]

Each character (aside from Luigi and Jigglypuff, who share theirs with Mario and Pikachu, respectively) has a unique jingle that plays whenever they win a match. Unlike most future installments, these tracks have a given name based on the official soundtrack, being "[Character Name] Wins" (e.g. "C. Falcon Wins" or "Ness Wins," the two included on said OST).

Battle Results[edit]

Battle Results
Track title Battle Results
Universe Super Smash Bros.
Debut game Super Smash Bros.
Link [17]

Origin[edit]

Remix of "Bonus Game."

Usage[edit]

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[edit]

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

Hammer[edit]

Hammer
Track title Hammer
Universe Donkey Kong
Debut game Donkey Kong
Link [18]

Origin[edit]

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

Usage[edit]

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

Composition & Arrangements[edit]

Original Composer: Yukio Kaneoka

Starman[edit]

Starman
Track title Starman
Universe Mario
Debut game Super Mario Bros.
Arrangement debut Super Smash Bros.
Link [19]

Origin[edit]

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

Usage[edit]

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

Composition & Arrangements[edit]

Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando

Original Composer: Koji Kondo

Training Mode[edit]

Training Mode
Track title Training Mode
Universe Super Smash Bros.
Debut game Super Smash Bros.
Link [20]

Usage[edit]

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.

Composition & Arrangements[edit]

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

Stage Introduction[edit]

Stage Introduction
Track title Stage Introduction
Universe Super Smash Bros.
Debut game Super Smash Bros.
Link [21]

Usage[edit]

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[edit]

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

Final Stage Introduction[edit]

Final Stage Introduction
Track title Final Stage Introduction
Universe Super Smash Bros.
Debut game Super Smash Bros.
Link [22]

Usage[edit]

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

Composition & Arrangements[edit]

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

Master Hand[edit]

Master Hand
Track title Master Hand
Universe Super Smash Bros.
Debut game Super Smash Bros.
Stage of usage Final Destination
Link [23]

Usage[edit]

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

Composition & Arrangements[edit]

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

Final Destination[edit]

Final Destination
Track title Final Destination
Universe Super Smash Bros.
Debut game Super Smash Bros.
Stage of usage Final Destination
Link [24]

Usage[edit]

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.

Composition & Arrangements[edit]

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

Bonus Game[edit]

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

Usage[edit]

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

Composition & Arrangements[edit]

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

Stage Clear[edit]

Stage Clear
Track title Stage Clear
Universe Super Smash Bros.
Debut game Super Smash Bros.
Link [26]

Usage[edit]

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

Composition & Arrangements[edit]

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

All Clear[edit]

All Clear
Track title All Clear
Universe Super Smash Bros.
Debut game Super Smash Bros.
Link [27]

Usage[edit]

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

Composition & Arrangements[edit]

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

Bonus Game Clear[edit]

Bonus Game Clear
Track title Bonus Game Clear
Universe Super Smash Bros.
Debut game Super Smash Bros.
Link [28]

Usage[edit]

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[edit]

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

Lose Bonus Game[edit]

Lose Bonus Game
Track title Lose Bonus Game
Universe Super Smash Bros.
Debut game Super Smash Bros.
Link [29]

Usage[edit]

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

Composition & Arrangements[edit]

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

Duel Zone[edit]

Duel Zone
Track title Duel Zone
Universe Super Smash Bros.
Debut game Super Smash Bros.
Stage of usage Duel Zone
Link [30]

Usage[edit]

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

Composition & Arrangements[edit]

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

Meta Crystal[edit]

Meta Crystal
Track title Meta Crystal
Universe Super Smash Bros.
Debut game Super Smash Bros.
Stage of usage Meta Crystal
Link [31]

Usage[edit]

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[edit]

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

A Character Appears[edit]

A Character Appears
Track title A Character Appears
Universe Super Smash Bros.
Debut game Super Smash Bros.
Link [32]

Usage[edit]

Plays on the "Challenger Approaching" screen. This track is nearly identical to Stage Introduction, with a minor change in pitch.

Composition & Arrangements[edit]

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

The Prize[edit]

The Prize
Track title The Prize
Universe Super Smash Bros.
Debut game Super Smash Bros.
Link [33]

Usage[edit]

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

Composition & Arrangements[edit]

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

Ending[edit]

Ending
Track title Ending
Universe Super Smash Bros.
Debut game Super Smash Bros.
Link [34]

Usage[edit]

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[edit]

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

Continue[edit]

Continue
Track title Continue
Universe Super Smash Bros.
Debut game Super Smash Bros.
Link [35]

Usage[edit]

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

Composition & Arrangements[edit]

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

Game Over[edit]

Game Over
Track title Game Over
Universe Super Smash Bros.
Debut game Super Smash Bros.
Link [36]

Usage[edit]

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

Composition & Arrangements[edit]

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

Staff Roll[edit]

Staff Roll
Track title Staff Roll
Universe Super Smash Bros.
Debut game Super Smash Bros.
Link [37]

Usage[edit]

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[edit]

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

Trivia[edit]

  • 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.
  • The composers were careful to include music from across Nintendo history so every player regardless of age can hear something familiar.

References[edit]