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Rainbow Cruise
Track title	Rainbow Cruise
Universe	Mario
Debut game	Super Mario 64, Super Mario Bros.
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	Rainbow Cruise
Link	[3]

Princess Peach's Castle
Track title	Princess Peach's Castle
Universe	Mario
Debut game	Super Mario Bros.
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	Princess Peach's Castle
Link	[2]

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

Revision as of 22:53, November 24, 2023

The music in Super Smash Bros. Melee was composed and arranged by Hirokazu Ando, Shogo Sakai, Tadashi Ikegami, and Takuto Kitsuta. Among other sources, most of the orchestral music was sequenced using two sound libraries called Peter Siedlaczek's Advanced Orchestra and Quantum Leap Brass, while other songs were sequenced using the Roland Sound Canvas.^[1] A select few tracks are also recorded with a live orchestra referred to as "Orchestra Melee", who later performed the Smashing...Live! soundtrack suite. The tracks as they are presented in the game's Sound Test are listed and described here. Almost all of the game's music can be heard in the game's Sound Test feature, and they are given their "official titles" there.

Opening

Origin

Opening is an original music track for Melee; many other music tracks in Melee are remixes of Opening.

Usage

This track plays when Melee's Opening Sequence plays, prior to the title screen. At the end of the track, the announcer shouts the game's title.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Composer: Shogo Sakai

Japanese title: オープニング, Opening

Princess Peach's Castle

Origin

This track is an overlapping arrangement of two music tracks from Super Mario Bros.: the Ground Theme and the Underground Theme.

Usage

This track plays on the Princess Peach's Castle stage and the first part of the Mushroom Kingdom stage in Adventure Mode. It also plays when fighting against a team of Mario and Bowser on Battlefield in Classic Mode. The track is Bowser's Credits theme.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Shogo Sakai

Original Composer: Koji Kondo

Japanese title: ピーチ城, Peach Castle

Rainbow Cruise

Origin

This track is a medley of two music pieces from the Mario series. The first track is the Slider theme from Super Mario 64, which plays on Rainbow Ride (the level that Rainbow Cruise is based upon). The second track is the Underwater Theme from Super Mario Bros..

Usage

This track plays on the Rainbow Cruise stage and the battle with Mario/Luigi and Peach on Princess Peach's Castle in Adventure Mode. It is also Peach's Credits theme.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Shogo Sakai

Original Composer: Koji Kondo

Japanese title: レインボークルーズ, Rainbow Cruise

Kongo Jungle

Kongo Jungle
Track title	Kongo Jungle
Universe	Donkey Kong
Debut game	Donkey Kong 64
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	Kongo Jungle
Link	[4]

Origin

This track is a reprise of the DK Rap from Donkey Kong 64 with a more varied backing track, as well as a new vocalist, James W. Norwood Jr..

Usage

This track plays on the Kongo Jungle stage. It also plays on Fourside during Event 25: Gargantuans. It also plays on Jungle Japes when fighting Team Donkey Kong in Classic Mode. It is one of Donkey Kong's Credits themes.

Composition & Arrangements

Vocals: James W. Norwood Jr.

Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando

Original Composer: Grant Kirkhope

Japanese title: コンゴジャングル, Kongo Jungle

Trivia

While the lyrics to this track are mostly the same as its original version, this re-performance of the DK Rap alters three lines:
- The first line of the fourth verse (which refers to Diddy Kong) has "it's" added to it.
- The second line of the fifth verse (which refers to Chunky Kong) starts with "He's" instead of "It's".
- The line "But this Kong's one hell of a guy" (the last line of Chunky's verse) is changed to "But this Kong's one heck of a guy".
As an additional change from the original, before looping back to Donkey Kong's verse, a spoken version of the intro can be heard.
This is the first track with vocals in the Super Smash Bros. series, and the only one to appear in Melee.

Lyrics
He-he-here we go So they're finally here, performing for you If you know the words, you can join in too Put your hands together, if you want to clap As we take you through this monkey rap Huh DK Donkey Kong He's the leader of the bunch, you know him well He's finally back to kick some tail His coconut gun can fire in spurts If he shoots ya, it's gonna hurt He's bigger, faster, and stronger too He's the first member of the DK crew DK Donkey Kong DK Donkey Kong is here This Kong's got style, so listen up dudes She can shrink in size, to suit her mood She's quick and nimble when she needs to be She can float through the air and climb up trees If you choose her, you'll not choose wrong With a skip and a hop, she's one cool Kong DK Donkey Kong He has no style, he has no grace Th-this Kong has a funny face He can handstand when he needs to And stretch his arms out, just for you Inflate himself just like a balloon This crazy Kong just digs this tune DK DK Donkey Kong DK DK Donkey Kong is here He's back again and it's about time too And this time he's in the mood He can fly real high with his jetpack on With his pistols out, he's one tough Kong He'll make you smile when he plays his tune But Kremlings beware 'cause he's after you DK Donkey Kong DK Haha, Donkey Kong DK Donkey Kong DK Donkey Kong Finally, he's here for you He's the last member of the DK crew This Kong's so strong, it isn't funny Can make a Kremling cry out for mummy Can pick up a boulder with relative ease Makes crushing rocks seem such a breeze He may move slow, he can't jump high But this Kong's one heck of a guy C'mon Cranky, take it to the fridge Walnuts, peanuts, pineapple smells Grapes, melons, oranges and coconut shells Walnuts, peanuts, pineapple smells Grapes, melons, oranges and coconut shells Aww yeah

Jungle Japes

Jungle Japes
Track title	Jungle Japes
Universe	Donkey Kong
Debut game	Donkey Kong Country
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	Jungle Japes
Link	[5]

Origin

This track is a jazz-based remix of DK Island Swing from Donkey Kong Country, which was also used as the theme of the Jungle Japes stage in Donkey Kong 64.

Usage

This track plays on the Jungle Japes stage. It is one of Donkey Kong's Credits themes.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Shogo Sakai

Original Composer: David Wise

Japanese title: ジャングルガーデン, Jungle Garden

Trivia

This arrangement of the song would later be used as a playable song in the Japanese version of Donkey Konga 2 under the name "Super Donkey Kong Theme".

Great Bay

Great Bay
Track title	Great Bay
Universe	The Legend of Zelda
Debut game	The Legend of Zelda
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	Great Bay
Link	[6]

Origin

This track is an orchestrated remix of the Overworld Theme from The Legend of Zelda, a recurring theme in the Zelda franchise.

Usage

This track plays on the Great Bay stage. It also plays on the Temple stage in Adventure Mode, Event 29: Triforce Gathering and the Final Destination stage while fighting Ganondorf in Event 49: All-Star Match Deluxe and when unlocking him. It is one of Link's, Zelda's, and Sheik's Credits themes, and Ganondorf's only Credits theme.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Takuto Kitsuta

Original Composer: Koji Kondo

Japanese title: グレートベイ, Great Bay

Temple

Temple
Track title	Temple
Universe	The Legend of Zelda
Debut game	Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	Temple
Link	[7]

Origin

This track is an atmospheric remix of the Dungeon Theme from Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.

Usage

This track plays on the Temple stage and in the Underground Maze. It is one of Link's Credits themes.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Shogo Sakai

Original Composer: Akito Nakatsuka

Japanese title: 神殿, Temple

Trivia

In an interview on the original Super Smash Bros. Melee website, Shogo Sakai stated that the arrangement was originally going to sound more eerie and ominous, a choice that was inspired by the tone of the Dungeon Theme from the first Legend of Zelda game and Yotsuya Kaidan, a famous Japanese ghost story. Realizing that few would understand the reference, the arrangement was revised.

Brinstar

Brinstar
Track title	Brinstar
Universe	Metroid
Debut game	Metroid
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	Brinstar
Link	[8]

Origin

This track is a rock-based remix of the Brinstar theme from Metroid; it also includes segments of the Game Start and Title Screen themes.

Usage

This track plays on the Brinstar stage. It is one of Samus's Credits themes.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Shogo Sakai

Original Composer: Hirokazu Tanaka

Japanese title: ブリンスタ, Brinstar

Brinstar Depths

Brinstar Depths
Track title	Brinstar Depths
Universe	Metroid
Debut game	Metroid
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	Brinstar Depths
Link	[9]

Origin

This track is a techno remix of Kraid's Lair from Metroid, as well as the Secret Room music from the same game.

Usage

This track plays on the Brinstar Depths stage. It is one of Samus's Credits themes.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Shogo Sakai

Original Composer: Hirokazu Tanaka

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

Yoshi's Story

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

Origin

This track is an uptempo, samba-based remix of Yoshi's Song, the main motif of Yoshi's Story.

Usage

This track plays on the Yoshi's Story stage. It is one of Yoshi's Credits themes.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando

Original Composer: Kazumi Totaka

Japanese title: ヨッシーストーリー, Yoshi Story

Yoshi's Island

Yoshi's Island
Track title	Yoshi's Island
Universe	Mario/Yoshi
Debut game	Super Mario World
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	Yoshi's Island
Link	[11]

Origin

This track is a banjo-based remix of the Athletic Theme from Super Mario World. Later on in this remix, a woodblock beat is added, similar to the woodblock beat heard when riding Yoshi in Super Mario World.

Usage

This track plays on the Yoshi's Island stage. It is one of Yoshi's Credits themes.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando

Original Composer: Koji Kondo

Japanese title: ヨースター島, Yoster Island

Fountain of Dreams

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

Origin

This track is a dramatic, orchestrated remix of the Gourmet Race music from Kirby Super Star, which is a recurring melody in the Kirby series. Arrangements based on this one would later go on to be used in several future Kirby games, like Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land (which also redesigned the Fountain of Dreams to resemble its appearance in Melee) and Kirby Air Ride.

Usage

This track plays on the Fountain of Dreams stage. It can also play on the Green Greens stage during Adventure Mode. It is one of Kirby's Credits themes.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Tadashi Ikegami

Original Composer: Jun Ishikawa

Japanese title: 夢の泉, Fountain of Dreams

Green Greens

Green Greens
Track title	Green Greens
Universe	Kirby
Debut game	Kirby's Dream Land, Kirby Super Star
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	Green Greens
Link	[13]

Origin

The track is an orchestral remix of the Green Greens theme from Kirby's Dream Land, as well as the ending theme, Kirby's Triumphant Return, from Kirby Super Star.

Usage

This track plays on the Green Greens stage. It is one of Kirby's Credits themes. It also plays on Corneria during Event 16: Kirby's Air-raid.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando

Original Composer: Jun Ishikawa

Japanese title: グリーングリーンズ, Green Greens

Corneria

Corneria
Track title	Corneria
Universe	Star Fox
Debut game	Star Fox
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	Corneria
Link	[14]

Origin

This track is an orchestral remix of Venom from Star Fox, with small excerpts of the Map Screen music and the Space Armada stage theme inserted.

Usage

This track plays on the Corneria stage. It also plays when unlocking Falco on Battlefield. It is one of Fox's and Falco's Credits themes.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando

Original Composer: Hajime Hirasawa

Japanese title: 惑星コーネリア, Planet Corneria

Trivia

The fact that a remix of the Venom music track from Star Fox would play on the Corneria stage is ironic, as Melee features its own Venom stage which does not feature this music piece as an option.
This music also plays on the unused stage, TEST.

Venom

Venom
Track title	Venom
Universe	Star Fox
Debut game	Star Fox 64
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	Venom
Link	[15]

Origin

This track is an orchestral remix of the Main Theme from Star Fox 64.

Usage

This track plays on the Venom stage. It also plays during the first battle on the Corneria stage during Adventure Mode. It is one of Fox's and Falco's Credits themes.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Tadashi Ikegami

Original Composer: Koji Kondo

Japanese title: 惑星ベノム, Planet Venom

Pokémon Stadium

Pokémon Stadium
Track title	Pokémon Stadium
Universe	Pokémon
Debut game	Pokémon Red and Blue Versions
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	Pokémon Stadium
Link	[16]

Origin

This track is an orchestral remix of the Main Theme from Pokémon, a track that typically plays on the title screen of most Pokémon games. This arrangement is reminiscent of the version of the song that often plays in early seasons of the Pokémon anime series.

Usage

This track plays on the Pokémon Stadium stage. It is one of Pikachu's and Jigglypuff's Credits themes.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Shogo Sakai

Original Composer: Junichi Masuda

Japanese title: ポケモンスタジアム, Pokémon Stadium

Poké Floats

Poké Floats
Track title	Poké Floats
Universe	Pokémon
Debut game	Pokémon Red, Green and Blue Versions
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	Poké Floats
Link	[17]

Origin

This track is a synthesized medley of three battle themes from the first generation of Pokémon: Battle! Trainer, Battle! Gym Leader, and Battle! Wild Pokémon.

Usage

This track plays on the Poké Floats stage. It also plays on the Battlefield stage when fighting Mewtwo in All-Star Mode, on the Final Destination stage when fighting it in Event 40: All-Star Match 4 and while unlocking it, and on the Pokémon Stadium and Final Destination stages when fighting it in Classic Mode. It is one of Pikachu's Credits themes, and Mewtwo's only Credits theme.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando

Original Composer: Junichi Masuda

Japanese title: ポケモン亜空間, Pokémon Subspace

Mute City

Mute City
Track title	Mute City
Universe	F-Zero
Debut game	F-Zero
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	Mute City
Link	[18]

Origin

This track is a rock-based remix of the Mute City theme from F-Zero and F-Zero X; this remix is based on the F-Zero X version. The guitars were performed by Hiroaki Yoshida (also known as MARO),^[2] and the drums were performed by Takuto Kitsuta, the arranger of the piece.^[3]

Usage

This track plays on the Mute City stage. It also plays on Jungle Japes during Event 17: Bounty Hunters. It is also one of Captain Falcon's Credits themes.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Takuto Kitsuta

Original Composer: Yumiko Kanki

Japanese title: ミュートシティ, Mute City

Big Blue

Big Blue
Track title	Big Blue
Universe	F-Zero
Debut game	F-Zero
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	Big Blue
Link	[19]

Origin

This track is a rock-based remix of the Big Blue theme from F-Zero and F-Zero X; this remix is based on the F-Zero X version.

Usage

This track plays on the Big Blue stage. It is also one of the tracks that can play in the F-Zero Grand Prix level in Adventure Mode. It is one of Captain Falcon's Credits themes.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando

Original Composer: Naoto Ishida

Japanese title: ビッグブルー, Big Blue

Mother

Mother
Track title	Mother
Universe	EarthBound/Mother
Debut game	EarthBound Beginnings/Mother
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	Onett
Link	[20]

Origin

This track is a medley of music tracks from EarthBound Beginnings, otherwise known as Mother. The main track is Bein' Friends, the theme that plays when Ninten has one partner accompanying him. The second track is the Eight Melodies, the main theme of EarthBound Beginnings as a whole. The final portion of the work is the game's title screen theme, Mother Earth, as well as a brief sample of the standard Enemy Encounter Theme.

Usage

This track plays on the Onett stage. It is one of Ness's Credits themes.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Shogo Sakai

Original Composer: Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka

Japanese title: マザー, Mother

EarthBound

EarthBound
Track title	EarthBound
Universe	EarthBound
Debut game	EarthBound
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	Fourside
Link	[21]

Origin

This track is a techno-based remix of the theme for Fourside and Because I Love You in EarthBound. There are also portions of the Eight Melodies and sound effects taken from EarthBound.

Usage

This track plays on the Fourside stage. It also plays on Battlefield when fighting Falco and Captain Falcon during Event 36: Space Travelers. It is one of Ness's Credits themes.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando

Original Composer: Keiichi Suzuki, Hirokazu Tanaka

Japanese title: マザー2, Mother 2

Mushroom Kingdom

Mushroom Kingdom
Track title	Mushroom Kingdom
Universe	Mario
Debut game	Super Mario Bros.
Stage of usage	Mushroom Kingdom
Link	[22]

Origin

This track is an emulation of the original chiptune Overworld Theme from Super Mario Bros.

Usage

This track plays on the Mushroom Kingdom stage.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Composer: Koji Kondo

Japanese title: いにしえの王国, Ancient Kingdom

Mushroom Kingdom (Finale)

Mushroom Kingdom (Finale)
Track title	Mushroom Kingdom (Finale)
Universe	Mario
Debut game	Super Mario Bros.
Stage of usage	Mushroom Kingdom
Link	[23]

Origin

In Super Mario Bros., when the time limit on a level came close to running out, a Hurry Up! jingle would play and the background music would speed up. This track is an emulation of said Hurry Up! theme.

Usage

In a timed Vs. Mode match on the Mushroom Kingdom stage, this track will take over from the Mushroom Kingdom music track when the match timer reaches 20 seconds. This track will also play when a match goes to Sudden Death.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Composer: Koji Kondo

Japanese title: いにしえの王国 (ラスト), Ancient Kingdom (Last)

Mushroom Kingdom II

Mushroom Kingdom II
Track title	Mushroom Kingdom II
Universe	Mario
Debut game	Super Mario Bros. 2
Stage of usage	Mushroom Kingdom II
Link	[24]

Origin

This track is a recording of the original chiptune Overworld Theme from Super Mario Bros. 2.

Usage

This track plays on the Mushroom Kingdom II stage. It is Luigi's Credits theme.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Composer: Koji Kondo

Japanese title: いにしえの王国II, Ancient Kingdom II

Mushroom Kingdom II (Finale)

Mushroom Kingdom II (Finale)
Track title	Mushroom Kingdom II (Finale)
Universe	Mario
Debut game	Super Mario Bros. 2
Stage of usage	Mushroom Kingdom II
Link	[25]

Origin

This track is a recording of the original chiptune Boss Theme from Super Mario Bros. 2.

Usage

In a timed Vs. Mode match on the Mushroom Kingdom II stage, this track will take over from the Mushroom Kingdom II music track when the match timer reaches 20 seconds. This track will also play when a match goes to Sudden Death.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Composer: Koji Kondo

Japanese title: いにしえの王国II (ラスト), Ancient Kingdom II (Last)

Icicle Mountain

Icicle Mountain
Track title	Icicle Mountain
Universe	Ice Climber
Debut game	Ice Climber
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	Icicle Mountain
Link	[26]

Origin

This track is a synthesized, jazz-inspired arrangement of two music tracks from Ice Climber: the Bonus Stage Theme and the Stage Theme.

Usage

This track plays on the Icicle Mountain stage, and the Icicle Mountain level in Adventure Mode. It is one of Ice Climbers' Credits themes.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Shogo Sakai

Original Composer: Akito Nakatsuka

Japanese title: アイシクルマウンテン, Icicle Mountain

Flat Zone

Flat Zone
Track title	Flat Zone
Universe	Game & Watch
Debut game	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	Flat Zone
Link	[27]

Origin

This track, an original composition for Super Smash Bros. Melee, is a techno-based theme that includes various Game & Watch sound effects.

Usage

This track plays on the Flat Zone stage. It is Mr. Game & Watch's Credits theme.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Composer: Hirokazu Ando

Japanese title: フラットゾーン, Flat Zone

Kongo Jungle N64

Kongo Jungle N64
Track title	Kongo Jungle N64
Universe	Donkey Kong
Debut game	Donkey Kong Country
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros.
Stage of usage	Kongo Jungle 64
Link	[28]

Origin

Like Jungle Japes, this track is a remix of DK Island Swing from Donkey Kong Country. This music is recorded from the Nintendo 64 game Super Smash Bros., where it likewise plays on the Congo Jungle stage.

Usage

This track plays on the Kongo Jungle N64 stage.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando

Original Composer: David Wise

Japanese title: コンゴジャングル (旧), Kongo Jungle (Old)

Yoshi's Island N64

Yoshi's Island N64
Track title	Yoshi's Island N64
Universe	Yoshi
Debut game	Yoshi's Story
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros.
Stage of usage	Yoshi's Island 64
Link	[29]

Origin

This track is another remix of Yoshi's Song from Yoshi's Story. This music is recorded from the Nintendo 64 game Super Smash Bros., where it likewise plays on the Yoshi's Island stage.

Usage

This track plays on the Yoshi's Island N64 stage. This can also play as alternate music in Classic Mode on the Yoshi's Story while fighting Yoshi.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando

Original Composer: Kazumi Totaka

Japanese title: ヨッシーアイランド (旧), Yoshi Island (Old)

Dream Land N64

Dream Land N64
Track title	Dream Land N64
Universe	Kirby
Debut game	Kirby Super Star
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros.
Stage of usage	Dream Land
Link	[30]

Origin

Like Fountain of Dreams, this track is also a remix of the Gourmet Race theme, though significantly more faithful to the original. This music is recorded from the Nintendo 64 game Super Smash Bros., where it likewise plays on the Dream Land stage.

Usage

This track plays on the Dream Land stage. It also plays during the Giant Kirby fight in Adventure Mode.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando

Original Composer: Jun Ishikawa

Japanese title: プププランド (旧), Pupupu Land (Old)

Super Mario Bros. 3

Super Mario Bros. 3
Track title	Super Mario Bros. 3
Universe	Mario
Debut game	Super Mario Bros. 3
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	Yoshi's Island
Link	[31]

Origin

This track is a reggae-based arrangement of two music tracks from Super Mario Bros. 3: the Overworld Theme and the Grass Land map theme.

Usage

This track can play on the Yoshi's Island stage. It also plays when fighting Bowser in All-Star Mode, and can play in the Mushroom Kingdom stage in Adventure Mode. It is Mario's Credits theme.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Shogo Sakai

Original Composer: Koji Kondo

Japanese title: スーパーマリオ3, Super Mario 3

Saria's Theme

Saria's Theme
Track title	Saria's Theme
Universe	The Legend of Zelda
Debut game	The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	Great Bay
Link	[32]

Origin

This track is an airy remix of Saria's Song, the theme of the Lost Woods from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

Usage

This track can play on the Great Bay stage. It plays when fighting Young Link on Jungle Japes in All-Star Mode, and in Event 49: All-Star Match Deluxe. It also plays when fighting Young Link on the Temple stage in Classic Mode. It is one of Zelda's and Sheik's Credits themes, and Young Link's only Credits theme. It can also play on Young Link's Break the Targets stage.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando

Original Composer: Koji Kondo

Japanese title: サリアの歌, Saria's Song

Trivia

In PAL versions of Super Smash Bros. Melee, the track is named after its title in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, that being Saria's Song.

Battle Theme

Battle Theme
Track title	Battle Theme
Universe	Pokémon
Debut game	Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	Pokémon Stadium
Link	[33]

Origin

This track is a synthesized medley of three battle themes from the second generation of Pokémon: Battle! Johto Wild Pokémon, Battle! Johto Gym Leader, and Battle! Champion.

Usage

This track can play on the Pokémon Stadium stage. It also plays when fighting Pichu on Fourside in All-Star Mode and Event 49: All-Star Match Deluxe, and when fighting Jigglypuff on Poké Floats in Event 40: All-Star Match 4. It is one of Jigglypuff's Credits themes, and Pichu's only Credits theme.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando

Original Composer: Junichi Masuda

Japanese title: ポケモンスタジアム金銀, Pokémon Stadium Gold and Silver

Fire Emblem

Fire Emblem
Track title	Fire Emblem
Universe	Fire Emblem
Debut game	Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	Temple
Link	[34]

Origin

This track is an arrangement of two recurring Fire Emblem music tracks that debuted in Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light: the Meeting Theme (variously known as "Come, Join Us" or "Together, We Ride!") and the Main Theme. Both songs, particularly the former, are more based on their arrangements from Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem than the original Famicom versions.

Usage

This track can play on the Temple stage. It can also play in the Underground Maze. It also plays when fighting Marth on the Great Bay in Classic Mode, and when fighting him on Fountain of Dreams and Roy on Final Destination in All-Star Mode. Lastly, it plays on Fountain of Dreams when unlocking Marth, and on Temple when unlocking Roy. It is Marth and Roy's Credits theme.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Shogo Sakai

Original Composer: Yuka Tsujiyoko

Japanese title: ファイアーエムブレム, Fire Emblem

Mach Rider

Mach Rider
Track title	Mach Rider
Universe	Mach Rider
Debut game	Mach Rider
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	Big Blue
Link	[35]

Origin

This track is a medley of pieces from the NES game Mach Rider. The track begins with the Title Screen theme, before transitioning to the Course Theme. The next two tracks are the Course Select theme, followed by the jingle that plays when a course is selected. The medley finishes with the Game Over jingle.

Usage

This track can play on the Big Blue stage, and the F-Zero Grand Prix level in Adventure Mode.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando

Original Composer: Hideki Kanazashi

Japanese title: マッハライダー, Mach Rider

Mother 2

Mother 2
Track title	Mother 2
Universe	EarthBound
Debut game	EarthBound Beginnings
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	Onett
Link	[36]

Origin

This track is a soft rock remix of Pollyanna (I Believe in You) from EarthBound Beginnings, where it plays as the overworld theme when no one is accompanying Ninten. The music reappears in EarthBound and Mother 3. The layout is mainly based on the vocal version by Catherine Warwick from the CD.

Usage

This track can play on the Onett stage.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando

Original Composer: Keiichi Suzuki

Japanese title: マザー裏, Mother Alternate

Dr. Mario

Dr. Mario
Track title	Dr. Mario
Universe	Mario
Debut game	Dr. Mario
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	Mushroom Kingdom Mushroom Kingdom II
Link	[37]

Origin

In the Dr. Mario series, the player can select which track to play during the game. This track is a remix of the default music, Fever. It is specifically based on the version heard in the Game Boy and SNES ports, which has an extra bridge segment at the end that is missing from the original NES theme.

Stage

This track can play on the Mushroom Kingdom and Mushroom Kingdom II stages. It also plays on Princess Peach's Castle when unlocking Dr. Mario. It is Dr. Mario's Credits theme.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Shogo Sakai

Original Composer: Hirokazu Tanaka

Japanese title: ドクターマリオ, Dr. Mario

Trivia

This is the only music track in Melee to play on more than one stage in regular matches.

Balloon Fight

Balloon Fight
Track title	Balloon Fight
Universe	Balloon Fight
Debut game	Balloon Fight
Stage of usage	Icicle Mountain
Link	[38]

Origin

This track is a recording of the Balloon Trip music from Balloon Fight.

Usage

This track can play on the Icicle Mountain stage, as well as the Icicle Mountain level in Adventure Mode. It is one of Ice Climbers' Credits themes.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Composer: Hirokazu Tanaka

Japanese title: バルーンファイト, Balloon Fight

Victory themes

Main article: Victory theme

Metal Battle

Metal Battle
Track title	Metal Battle
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	Battlefield (Adventure and Classic Mode only)
Link	[39]

Usage

This track will play when the player battles a metal character in Classic Mode, or Metal Mario (and Metal Luigi) in Adventure Mode on the Battlefield stage.

Composition & Arrangements

Composition and arrangements copyright Nintendo.

Japanese title: メタルバトル, Metal Battle

Battlefield

Battlefield
Track title	Battlefield
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	Battlefield Race to the Finish
Link	[40]

Usage

This track plays on Battlefield in standard matches and Classic Mode, and while battling the Fighting Wire Frames during Adventure Mode. Battlefield also plays during Race to the Finish.

Composition & Arrangements

Composition and arrangements copyright Nintendo.

Japanese title: 戦場, Battlefield

Final Destination

Final Destination
Track title	Final Destination
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros.
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	Final Destination
Link	[41]

How to Play

How to Play
Track title	How to Play
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	Pokémon Stadium (How to Play movie only)
Link	[44]

Usage

How to Play is used when the player is viewing the tutorial movie that can be seen by waiting on the title screen for a short length of time, or by accessing it through Archives.

Composition & Arrangements

Composition and arrangements copyright Nintendo.

Targets!

Targets!
Track title	Targets!
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	Break the Targets! Home-Run Stadium
Link	[45]

Usage

Targets! plays when the player participates in the Break The Targets! or the Home-Run Contest mode.

Composition & Arrangements

Composition and arrangements copyright Nintendo.

Japanese title: ターゲットをこわせ！, Break the Targets!

Multi-Man Melee 1

Multi-Man Melee 1
Track title	Multi-Man Melee 1
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	Battlefield
Link	[46]

Origin

This track is original to Super Smash Bros. Melee, being a synthesized rock remix of Opening.

Usage

This track can play whenever the player participates in Multi-Man Melee mode, with the other option being Multi-Man Melee 2. It is also the alternate music track that may play on Battlefield.

Composition & Arrangements

Composition and arrangements copyright Nintendo.

Japanese title: 百人組み手1, Hundred-Man Group Combat 1

Multi-Man Melee 2

Multi-Man Melee 2
Track title	Multi-Man Melee 2
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	Battlefield (Multi-Man Melee only) Final Destination
Link	[47]

Usage

This track can play whenever the player participates in a Multi-Man Melee mode, with the other option being Multi-Man Melee 1. Just like Multi-Man Melee 1, this is a rock remix of the opening theme, yet is more upbeat and more faithful to the opening theme. It is also the alternate music track that may play on Final Destination. Additionally, it plays during Event 1: Trouble King and Event 51: The Showdown.

Composition & Arrangements

Composition and arrangements copyright Nintendo.

Japanese title: 百人組み手2, Hundred-Man Group Combat 2

All-Star Intro

All-Star Intro
Track title	All-Star Intro
Universe	Super Smash Bros./Kirby
Debut game	Kirby Super Star
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	All-Star Rest Area
Link	[48]

Rare Trophy

Rare Trophy
Track title	Rare Trophy
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	None
Link	[59]

Usage

Rare Trophy plays when the player uses the Lottery to get their 250th trophy.

In later games

This fanfare is also used in Super Smash Bros. Brawl for Luigi, Ness and Captain Falcon's unlock notice.
In Super Smash Bros. 4 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, whenever a character is unlocked, downloaded, or when the game is booted after a character's release date in case of being purchased DLC characters via Fighters Pass in the latter game, a "[Character] Joins the battle!" screen is displayed while playing this fanfare, before archiving their corresponding milestones.

Composition & Arrangements

Composition and arrangements copyright Nintendo.

Japanese title: レアフィギュアゲット , Rare Figure Get

Challenger!

Challenger!
Track title	Challenger!
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	None
Link	[60]

Usage

Challenger! plays on the Challenger Approaching screen prior to a character unlock battle.

Composition & Arrangements

Composition and arrangements copyright Nintendo.

Japanese title: チャレンジャー登場, Challenger Appearance

New Feature

New Feature 1, 2, 3
Track title	New Feature 1, 2, 3
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	None
Link	[61], [62], [63]

Usage

When unlocking a significant new feature, such as a playable character or stage, one of three tracks can play at random.

Composition & Arrangements

Composition and arrangements copyright Nintendo.

Japanese title: 新要素お知らせ, New Feature Notice

Hammer

Hammer
Track title	Hammer
Universe	Donkey Kong
Debut game	Donkey Kong
Stage of usage	None
Link	[64]

Origin

In Donkey Kong, whenever Mario grabbed the Hammer, the music track Hammer would play as Mario swung it repeatedly.

Usage

In homage to the usage of the hammer item in Donkey Kong, this track will play when a character uses the hammer item in Melee.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Composer: Yukio Kaneoka

Japanese title: ハンマー状態, Hammer Condition

Starman

Starman
Track title	Starman
Universe	Mario
Debut game	Super Mario Bros.
Arrangement debut	Super Smash Bros.
Stage of usage	None
Link	[65]

Origin

In the Mario series, this track plays when using the Super Star power-up. This particular arrangement is recorded from the Nintendo 64 game Super Smash Bros.

Usage

Whenever a character is under the effects of the Starman item, this track will play for the duration of its usage.

Composition & Arrangements

Original Arranger: Hirokazu Ando

Original Composer: Koji Kondo

Japanese title: 無敵状態, Invincible Condition

Warning Siren

Warning Siren
Track title	Warning Siren
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	Brinstar Escape Shaft
Link	[66]

Usage

Warning Siren plays exclusively in Adventure Mode, specifically during Escape Zebes on the Brinstar Escape Shaft stage.

Composition & Arrangements

Composition and arrangements copyright Nintendo.

Japanese title: サイレン, Siren

Ending

Ending
Track title	Ending
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	None
Link	[67]

Usage

This short piece serves as a victory theme when the player completes Classic Mode, Adventure Mode or All-Star Mode.

Composition & Arrangements

Composition and arrangements copyright Nintendo.

Japanese title: エンディング, Ending

Giga Bowser

Giga Bowser
Track title	Giga Bowser
Universe	Super Smash Bros.
Debut game	Super Smash Bros. Melee
Stage of usage	Final Destination
Link	[68]

Origin

This track is a distorted, techno remix of Final Destination.

Usage

This track exclusively plays when fighting Giga Bowser in Adventure Mode. It is the only major track not available in the Sound Test.

Composition & Arrangements

Copyright HAL Laboratory, Inc.

Japanese title: ギガクッパ, Giga Koopa

Other music tracks

The Sound Test features 80 entries in its music list (if counting short pieces including victory themes), but this is not the full selection of music in the game. However, many might identify the Giga Bowser battle music as the 81st track (for a total of 81 songs). In addition to the Giga Bowser battle music being not available in the Sound Test, several short unused pieces can be found in the debug sound test menu.^[4]

Unlocking Method

Alternate tracks can only be unlocked when the player has unlocked a certain number of characters (Tracks #30, #32, #34, #35, #36, and #37 are unlocked after all characters are unlocked, while tracks #31 and #33 are unlocked after Marth and Young Link are unlocked). Track #55 only plays when the Sound Test is unlocked.

Trivia

Luigi's introduction in Adventure Mode features the music from Peach's Castle in the original Super Smash Bros. This track, along with Giga Bowser's theme, cannot be played in the Sound Test.

References

^ NEWER VGM Sound Sources - Google Sheets
^ Tadashi Ikegami: [...]The same thing happened during the recording for Mute City's guitar parts.
Masahiro Sakurai: Oh, is that so? How did that go?
Shogo Sakai: It was done by a guitarist named "MARO," from Data East, also of Gamadelic.
—Melee Music Developer Roundtable: Monkey Rap (translated by Source Gaming)
^ Only Kitsuta is credited in the staff credits.
^ Super Smash Bros. Melee/Unused Audio - The Cutting Room Floor

[1] NEWER VGM Sound Sources - Google Sheets

[2] Tadashi Ikegami: [...]The same thing happened during the recording for Mute City's guitar parts.
Masahiro Sakurai: Oh, is that so? How did that go?
Shogo Sakai: It was done by a guitarist named "MARO," from Data East, also of Gamadelic.
—Melee Music Developer Roundtable: Monkey Rap (translated by Source Gaming)

[3] Only Kitsuta is credited in the staff credits.

[4] Super Smash Bros. Melee/Unused Audio - The Cutting Room Floor

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