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===Origin===
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This track is a remix of the title theme from ''Metroid''.
This track is a remix of the title theme from ''Metroid''. It is arranged in a style that combines electronic and orchestral elements.
===Composition & Arrangements===
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Metroid
Source: Metroid
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===Origin===
===Origin===
This track is a remix of the theme used in the Brinstar area in ''Metroid''. This version has not appeared since the original ''Super Smash Bros.'', where it played on the Planet Zebes stage.
This track is a remix of the theme used in the Brinstar area in ''Metroid''. This version has not appeared since the original ''Super Smash Bros.'', where it played on the Planet Zebes stage. The song is arranged in a brass-heavy style with synthesized arpeggios.
===Composition & Arrangements===
===Composition & Arrangements===
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Source: Metroid
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===Origin===
===Origin===
This song is a medley of three tracks from ''Metroid''. It encompasses the background music of Brinstar, as well as the the ''Game Start'' soundbyte that has been used throughout the ''Metroid'' series. It finishes off with the title screen theme from the original game, which has also been used throughout the series.
This song is a medley of three tracks from ''Metroid''. It encompasses the background music of Brinstar, as well as the the "Game Start" soundbyte that has been used throughout the ''Metroid'' series. It finishes off with the title screen theme from the original game, which has also been used throughout the series. The overall style of the track is synthesized rock with a prominent bassline, though it takes a more atmospheric tone during the "Game Start" and title screen segments.
===Composition & Arrangements===
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Metroid
Source: Metroid
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===Origin===
This track is a rock style remix of the music that plays in the Brinstar area of ''Metroid''. It is very similar to a previous remix found in ''Metroid Prime: Pinball'', though with the addition of narration and an 8-bit segment.
This track is a hard-rock style remix of the music that plays in the Brinstar area of ''Metroid''. It is very similar to a previous remix found in ''Metroid Prime: Pinball'', though with the addition of narration and an 8-bit segment.
===Composition & Arrangements===
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Metroid
Source: Metroid
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===Origin===
This track is a new remix of the music from ''Metroid'' that plays in [[Kraid]]'s Lair.
This track is a new remix of the music from ''Metroid'' that plays in [[Kraid]]'s Lair. It takes on a hard rock tone with a violin lead and a 6/8 groove. The song goes through two loops, with the second half going through several key changes.
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===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Metroid
Source: Metroid
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This track is a remix of the music in ''Metroid'' that plays in [[Kraid]]'s Lair, featuring an excerpt of the music that plays when in a room with a Chozo Statue.
This track is a remix of the music in ''Metroid'' that plays in [[Kraid]]'s Lair, featuring an excerpt of the music that plays when in a room with a Chozo Statue. The overall track is highly synthesized and atmospheric, at one point using samples similar to the original NES soundchip. It goes through two loops, with the second loop adding a drumkit and raising the key by five half steps.
===Composition & Arrangements===
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Metroid
Source: Metroid
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===Origin===
===Origin===
This track is a remix of the music that plays in the Norfair area in ''Metroid''.
This track is a techno remix of the music that plays in the Norfair area in ''Metroid''. It incorporates vocal samples, a distorted electric guitar, and a laidback drumbeat, making it very stylistically unique compared to the original song.
===Composition & Arrangements===
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Metroid
Source: Metroid
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===Origin===
===Origin===
This track is a remix of the music that plays during the escape sequence towards the end of the original ''Metroid'', as well as the Brinstar theme. It begins in a familiar chiptune style, before being backed by an orchestra.
This track is a remix of the music that plays during the escape sequence towards the end of the original ''Metroid'', as well as the Brinstar theme. It begins in a familiar chiptune style, before gradually introducing an orchestra and guitar riffs.
===Composition & Arrangements===
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Metroid
Source: Metroid
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===Origin===
===Origin===
This track is a remix of the music that plays during the ending credits of ''Metroid''.
This track is a remix of the music that plays during the ending credits of ''Metroid''. It is a faithful remastering of the original song in an orchestral style.
===Composition & Arrangements===
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Metroid
Source: Metroid
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===Origin===
===Origin===
This track is a new remix of the battle theme of Ridley and Draygon from ''Super Metroid''. It also features a snippet from the opening theme.
This track is a new remix of the battle theme of Ridley and Draygon from ''Super Metroid'', done in a heavy metal style with synth and orchestral backing. It also features a snippet from ''Super Metroid''{{'}}s opening theme.
===Composition & Arrangements===
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Super Metroid
Source: Super Metroid
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===Origin===
===Origin===
This track is a remix of the music that plays when fighting Ridley or Draygon in ''Super Metroid'', though it is more often associated with Ridley.
This track is a remix of the music that plays when fighting Ridley or Draygon in ''Super Metroid'', though it is more often associated with Ridley. It uses a hard rock style led by synths and backed by electric guitars.  
===Composition & Arrangements===
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Super Metroid
Source: Super Metroid
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===Origin===
===Origin===
This track is an orchestral remix of the music that plays during the credits of ''Super Metroid''.
This track is a remix of the music that plays during the credits of ''Super Metroid'', done in an orchestral style faithful to the original song.
===Composition & Arrangements===
===Composition & Arrangements===
Source: Super Metroid
Source: Super Metroid
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===Other uses===
===Other uses===
This track was used in {{SSBU|Zero Suit Samus}}' character trailer on the official website and her Classic Mode credits.
This track was used in {{SSBU|Zero Suit Samus}}' character trailer on the official website and her Classic Mode credits.
===Trivia===
*Despite the title, this track is actually a remix of "Theme of Super Metroid"; there is a song with the title "Theme of Samus Aran, Space Warrior" on ''Super Metroid''{{'}}s soundtrack, but it uses a completely different melody.
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===Origin===
===Origin===
This track is a remix of the music in ''Metroid Fusion'' that plays in the background during the first mission in Sector 1. This song was rearranged by its original composer, Minako Hamano.
This track is a remix of the music in ''Metroid Fusion'' that plays in the background during the first mission in Sector 1. This song was rearranged by its original composer, Minako Hamano, and essentially plays a remastered version of the original sequenced track.


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===Origin===
===Origin===
This track is an arrangement of two music pieces featured in ''Metroid Prime''. The first song plays on the title screen while the second track is a slightly remixed version of the theme that plays during the ending credits. It also includes narration, which is based upon an unused monologue found in the files of ''Metroid Prime'' itself. This song was rearranged by its original composer, Kenji Yamamoto.
This track is an arrangement of two music pieces featured in ''Metroid Prime''. The first song plays on the title screen, while the second track is a slightly remixed version of the theme that plays during the ending credits. It also includes narration, which is based upon an unused monologue found in the files of ''Metroid Prime'' itself. This song was rearranged by its original composer, Kenji Yamamoto.


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This track is a new remix of the theme that plays while fighting the Parasite Queen boss in ''Metroid Prime''.
This track is a new remix of the theme that plays while fighting the Parasite Queen boss in ''Metroid Prime''. It is performed in heavy metal style, with prominent synths and choir, and a distorted electric guitar replacing the original's synthesized bass.
===Composition & Arrangement===
===Composition & Arrangement===
Source: Metroid Prime
Source: Metroid Prime

Revision as of 23:03, November 19, 2019

This is a list of music tracks pertaining to the Metroid universe in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. All tracks listed here are available to play on the four Metroid stages in the game: Brinstar, Brinstar Depths, Norfair and Frigate Orpheon.

Title Theme - Metroid

Title Theme - Metroid
Track title Title Theme - Metroid
Universe Metroid
Debut game Metroid
Availability Default
Link [1]

Origin

This track is a remix of the title theme from Metroid. It is arranged in a style that combines electronic and orchestral elements.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Metroid

Arrangement: Kohta Takahashi

Composition: Nintendo

Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo

Japanese title: メトロイド : タイトル, Metroid: Title

Brinstar (64)

Brinstar (64)
Track title Brinstar (64)
Universe Metroid
Debut game Metroid
Availability Default
Link [2]

Origin

This track is a remix of the theme used in the Brinstar area in Metroid. This version has not appeared since the original Super Smash Bros., where it played on the Planet Zebes stage. The song is arranged in a brass-heavy style with synthesized arpeggios.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Metroid

Arrangement Supervisor: Hirokazu Ando

Composition: Nintendo

Arrangement: HAL Laboratory Inc.

Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo

Japanese title: ブリンスタ [64], Brinstar [64]

Brinstar (Melee)

Brinstar (Melee)
Track title Brinstar (Melee)
Universe Metroid
Debut game Metroid
Availability Default
Link [3]

Origin

This song is a medley of three tracks from Metroid. It encompasses the background music of Brinstar, as well as the the "Game Start" soundbyte that has been used throughout the Metroid series. It finishes off with the title screen theme from the original game, which has also been used throughout the series. The overall style of the track is synthesized rock with a prominent bassline, though it takes a more atmospheric tone during the "Game Start" and title screen segments.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Metroid

Arrangement Supervisor: Shogo Sakai

Composition: Nintendo

Arrangement: HAL Laboratory Inc.

Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo

Japanese title: ブリンスタ [DX], Brinstar [DX]

Other uses

This track was used in Samus' character trailer on the official website.

Brinstar (Brawl)

Brinstar (Brawl)
Track title Brinstar (Brawl)
Universe Metroid
Debut game Metroid
Availability Unlockable
Link [4]

Origin

This track is a hard-rock style remix of the music that plays in the Brinstar area of Metroid. It is very similar to a previous remix found in Metroid Prime: Pinball, though with the addition of narration and an 8-bit segment.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Metroid

Arrangement Supervisor: Kenji Yamamoto

Narration: Jay Ward

Composition: Nintendo

Arrangement: Nintendo

Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo

Japanese title: ブリンスタ [X], Brinstar [X]

Brinstar Depths

Brinstar Depths
Track title Brinstar Depths
Universe Metroid
Debut game Metroid
Availability Default
Link [5]

Origin

This track is a new remix of the music from Metroid that plays in Kraid's Lair. It takes on a hard rock tone with a violin lead and a 6/8 groove. The song goes through two loops, with the second half going through several key changes.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Metroid

Arrangement Supervisor: Yasushi Asada

Composition: Nintendo

Arrangement: noisycroak Co., Ltd.

Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo

Japanese title: ブリンスタ深部, Brinstar Depths

Other uses

This track was used in Dark Samus' reveal trailer.

Brinstar Depths (Melee)

Brinstar Depths (Melee)
Track title Brinstar Depths (Melee)
Universe Metroid
Debut game Metroid
Availability Default
Link [6]

Origin

This track is a remix of the music in Metroid that plays in Kraid's Lair, featuring an excerpt of the music that plays when in a room with a Chozo Statue. The overall track is highly synthesized and atmospheric, at one point using samples similar to the original NES soundchip. It goes through two loops, with the second loop adding a drumkit and raising the key by five half steps.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Metroid

Arrangement Supervisor: Shogo Sakai

Composition: Nintendo

Arrangement: HAL Laboratory Inc.

Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo

Japanese title: ブリンスタ深部 [DX], Brinstar Depths [DX]

Norfair

Norfair
Track title Norfair
Universe Metroid
Debut game Metroid
Availability Unlockable
Link [7]

Origin

This track is a techno remix of the music that plays in the Norfair area in Metroid. It incorporates vocal samples, a distorted electric guitar, and a laidback drumbeat, making it very stylistically unique compared to the original song.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Metroid

Arrangement Supervisor: Yuzo Koshiro

Composition: Nintendo

Arrangement: Ancient-corp.

Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo

Japanese title: ノルフェア, Norfair

Escape

Escape
Track title Escape
Universe Metroid
Debut game Metroid
Availability Default
Link [8]

Origin

This track is a remix of the music that plays during the escape sequence towards the end of the original Metroid, as well as the Brinstar theme. It begins in a familiar chiptune style, before gradually introducing an orchestra and guitar riffs.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Metroid

Arrangement: Akari Kaida

Composition: Nintendo

Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo

Japanese title: 脱出, Escape

Ending - Metroid

Ending - Metroid
Track title Ending - Metroid
Universe Metroid
Debut game Metroid
Availability Default
Link [9]

Origin

This track is a remix of the music that plays during the ending credits of Metroid. It is a faithful remastering of the original song in an orchestral style.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Metroid

Arrangement Supervisor: Tsukasa Masuko

Composition: Nintendo

Arrangement: M’s Factory Inc.

Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo

Japanese title: メトロイド : エンディング, Metroid: Ending

Other uses

This track is used in Samus's Classic Mode credits.

Vs. Ridley

Vs. Ridley
Track title Vs. Ridley
Universe Metroid
Debut game Super Metroid
Availability Default
Link [10]

Origin

This track is a new remix of the battle theme of Ridley and Draygon from Super Metroid, done in a heavy metal style with synth and orchestral backing. It also features a snippet from Super Metroid's opening theme.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Super Metroid

Arrangement Supervisor: Yusuke Takahama

Composition: Nintendo

Arrangement: TARGET ENTERTAINMENT INC.

Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo

Japanese title: vs. リドリー, vs. Ridley

Other uses

This track was used in Ridley's character trailer on the official website.

Vs. Ridley (Brawl)

Vs. Ridley (Brawl)
Track title Vs. Ridley (Brawl)
Universe Metroid
Debut game Super Metroid
Availability Default
Link [11]

Origin

This track is a remix of the music that plays when fighting Ridley or Draygon in Super Metroid, though it is more often associated with Ridley. It uses a hard rock style led by synths and backed by electric guitars.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Super Metroid

Arrangement Supervisor: Yusuke Takahama

Composition: Nintendo

Arrangement: TARGET ENTERTAINMENT INC.

Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo

Japanese title: vs. リドリー [X], vs. Ridley [X]

Other uses

This track was used in Ridley's reveal trailer.

Theme of Samus Aran, Space Warrior

Theme of Samus Aran, Space Warrior
Track title Theme of Samus Aran, Space Warrior
Universe Metroid
Debut game Super Metroid
Availability Default
Link [12]

Origin

This track is a remix of the music that plays during the credits of Super Metroid, done in an orchestral style faithful to the original song.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Super Metroid

Arrangement: Masato Coda

Composition: Nintendo

Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo

Japanese title: 宇宙戦士 サムス アランのテーマ, Theme of Space Warrior Samus Aran

Other uses

This track was used in Zero Suit Samus' character trailer on the official website and her Classic Mode credits.

Trivia

  • Despite the title, this track is actually a remix of "Theme of Super Metroid"; there is a song with the title "Theme of Samus Aran, Space Warrior" on Super Metroid's soundtrack, but it uses a completely different melody.

Sector 1

Sector 1
Track title Sector 1
Universe Metroid
Debut game Metroid Fusion
Availability Default
Link [13]

Origin

This track is a remix of the music in Metroid Fusion that plays in the background during the first mission in Sector 1. This song was rearranged by its original composer, Minako Hamano, and essentially plays a remastered version of the original sequenced track.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Metroid Fusion

Arrangement Supervisor: Minako Hamano

Composition: Nintendo

Arrangement: Nintendo

Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo

Opening/Menu - Metroid Prime

Opening/Menu - Metroid Prime
Track title Opening/Menu - Metroid Prime
Universe Metroid
Debut game Metroid Prime
Availability Default
Link [14]

Origin

This track is an arrangement of two music pieces featured in Metroid Prime. The first song plays on the title screen, while the second track is a slightly remixed version of the theme that plays during the ending credits. It also includes narration, which is based upon an unused monologue found in the files of Metroid Prime itself. This song was rearranged by its original composer, Kenji Yamamoto.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Metroid Prime

Arrangement Supervisor: Kenji Yamamoto

Narration: Jay Ward

Composition: Nintendo

Arrangement: Nintendo

Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo

Japanese title: メトロイドプライム : オープニング / メニュー, Metroid Prime: Opening / Menu

Vs. Parasite Queen

Vs. Parasite Queen
Track title Vs. Parasite Queen
Universe Metroid
Debut game Metroid Prime
Availability Default
Link [15]

Origin

This track is a new remix of the theme that plays while fighting the Parasite Queen boss in Metroid Prime. It is performed in heavy metal style, with prominent synths and choir, and a distorted electric guitar replacing the original's synthesized bass.

Composition & Arrangement

Source: Metroid Prime

Arrangement: Motoi Sakuraba

Composition: Nintendo

Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo

Japanese title: vs. パラサイトクイーン, vs. Parasite Queen

Other uses

This track was used in Dark Samus' character trailer on the official website.

Vs. Meta Ridley

Vs. Meta Ridley
Track title Vs. Meta Ridley
Universe Metroid
Debut game Metroid Prime
Super Metroid
Availability Default
Link [16]

Origin

This track is taken directly from Metroid Prime, where it plays while fighting Meta Ridley. The track itself is a remix of the Vs. Ridley theme.

Composition & Arrangement

Source: Metroid Prime

Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo

Japanese title: vs. メタリドリー, vs. Meta Ridley

Multiplayer - Metroid Prime 2: Echoes

Multiplayer - Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
Track title Multiplayer - Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
Universe Metroid
Debut game Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
Availability Default
Link [17]

Origin

This track is taken directly from Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, being the default music that plays during multiplayer matches.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Metroid Prime 2: Echoes

Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo

Japanese title: マルチプレイ (メトロイドプライム2 ダークエコーズ), Multiplay (Metroid Prime 2 Dark Echoes)

Other uses

This track is used in Dark Samus's Classic Mode credits.

Psycho Bits

Psycho Bits
Track title Psycho Bits
Universe Metroid
Debut game Metroid Prime Hunters
Availability Default
Link [18]

Origin

This track is taken directly from Metroid Prime Hunters, where it plays when fighting Psycho Bit enemies.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Metroid Prime Hunters

Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo

Japanese title: PsychoBits

Lockdown Battle Theme

Lockdown Battle Theme
Track title Lockdown Battle Theme
Universe Metroid
Debut game Metroid: Other M
Availability Unlockable
Link [19]

Origin

This track is taken directly from Other M, where it plays when fighting various minibosses.

Composition & Arrangement

Source: Metroid: Other M

Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo

Japanese title: 拘束の死闘, Battle of Restriction

The Burning Lava Fish

The Burning Lava Fish
Track title The Burning Lava Fish
Universe Metroid
Debut game Metroid: Other M
Availability Default
Link [20]

Origin

This track is taken directly from Other M, where it plays when fighting Vorash.

Composition & Arrangement

Source: Metroid: Other M

Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo

Japanese title: 灼熱の溶岩魚, The Burning Lava Fish

Nemesis Ridley

Nemesis Ridley
Track title Nemesis Ridley
Universe Metroid
Debut game Metroid: Other M
Availability Default
Link [21]

Origin

This track is taken directly from Other M, where it plays when facing Ridley.

Composition & Arrangement

Source: Metroid: Other M

Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo

Japanese title: 宿敵リドリー, Nemesis Ridley

Other uses

This track is used in Ridley's Classic Mode credits.

Main Theme - Metroid Prime: Federation Force

Main Theme - Metroid Prime: Federation Force
Track title Main Theme - Metroid Prime: Federation Force
Universe Metroid
Debut game Metroid Prime: Federation Force
Availability Default
Link [22]

Origin

This track is the title screen theme in Metroid Prime: Federation Force.

Composition & Arrangement

Source: Metroid Prime: Federation Force

Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo

Japanese title: メトロイドプライム フェデレーションフォース : メインテーマ, Metroid Prime Federation Force: Main Theme

Magmoor Caverns - Metroid: Samus Returns

Magmoor Caverns - Metroid: Samus Returns
Track title Magmoor Caverns - Metroid: Samus Returns
Universe Metroid
Debut game Metroid: Samus Returns
Availability Unlockable
Link [23]

Origin

This track is taken directly from Metroid: Samus Returns, where it plays in areas with extreme heat. It is a remix of the Magmoor Caverns theme from Metroid Prime, which is itself a remix of the Lower Norfair theme from Super Metroid.

Composition & Arrangement

Source: Metroid: Samus Returns

Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo

Japanese title: ラヴァケイブス (メトロイド サムスリターンズ), Lava Caves (Metroid: Samus Returns)

Boss Battle 4 - Metroid: Samus Returns

Boss Battle 4 - Metroid: Samus Returns
Track title Boss Battle 4 - Metroid: Samus Returns
Universe Metroid
Debut game Metroid: Samus Returns
Availability Default
Link [24]

Origin

This track is taken directly from Metroid: Samus Returns, where it plays when battling a Zeta Metroid.

Composition & Arrangement

Source: Metroid: Samus Returns

Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo

Japanese title: BOSS4 (メトロイド サムスリターンズ), BOSS4 (Metroid: Samus Returns)

End Results - Metroid: Samus Returns

End Results - Metroid: Samus Returns
Track title End Results - Metroid: Samus Returns
Universe Metroid
Debut game Metroid: Samus Returns
Availability Default
Link [25]

Origin

This track is taken directly from Metroid: Samus Returns. It plays after the credits when showing the player their final play time and rate for collecting items.

Composition & Arrangement

Source: Metroid: Samus Returns

Composition and arrangement Copyright Nintendo

Japanese title: リザルト (メトロイド サムスリターンズ), Result (Metroid: Samus Returns)

Trivia

  • The original version of Vs. Parasite Queen is the only previous Metroid song to not return in Ultimate.