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The music of Super Smash Bros. Melee was performed by a group credited as Orchestra Melee. The tracks as they are presented in the game's Sound Test are listed and described here.
Music tracks
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
| Opening | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Opening |
| Universe | Super Smash Bros. |
| Debut game | Super Smash Bros. Melee |
| Link | [1] |
Origin
Opening is an original piece of music for Super Smash Bros. Melee, and forms the basis for the game's main theme. Part of the track has been derived from the track Butter Building from the Kirby game Kirby's Adventure. Also, the opening notes of the main theme bear a resemblance to the credits music from the original Star Fox. 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.
Composition & Arrangements
Arrangement Supervisor: Kentaro Ishizaka
Composer: HAL Laboratory, Inc.
Arranger: HAL Laboratory, Inc.
Original Composer: Hirokazu Andō, Tadashi Ikegami, Shōgo Sakai
Princess Peach's Castle
| Princess Peach's Castle | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Princess Peach's Castle |
| Universe | Mario |
| Debut game | Super Mario Bros. |
| Stage of usage | Princess Peach's Castle |
| Link | [2] |
Origin
This track serves as an overlapping arrangement of two popular music tracks from Super Mario Bros. The first of which is the Ground Theme, which would play on any level that did not take place underground, underwater or within a Bowser Castle. The second sub-track is the Underground Theme, which would originally play on any level that took place underground, often the second level within a World.
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. Is Bowser's Credits theme.
Composition & Arrangements
Original Arranger: Shōgo Sakai
Original Composer: Kōji Kondō
Rainbow Cruise
| Rainbow Cruise | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Rainbow Cruise |
| Universe | Mario |
| Debut game | Super Mario 64, Super Mario Bros. |
| Stage of usage | Rainbow Cruise |
| Link | [3] |
Origin
This track is an arrangement of two popular music pieces from the Mario series. The first of these is a remix of Super Mario 64's Slider theme, which would play when Mario was attempting a slide-based bonus area, adventuring through Tick Tock Clock, and eventually Rainbow Ride, the level that the Rainbow Cruise stage is based upon. The second sub-track within this overall piece is a remix of the Underwater Theme from Super Mario Bros., a track that would play on any level of Super Mario Bros. where Mario was required to swim.
Usage
This track plays on the Rainbow Cruise stage and the battle with Mario/Luigi and Peach in Adventure Mode. Is Peach's Credits theme.
Composition & Arrangements
Original Arranger: Shōgo Sakai
Original Composer: Kōji Kondō
Kongo Jungle
| Kongo Jungle | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Kongo Jungle |
| Universe | Donkey Kong |
| Debut game | Donkey Kong 64 |
| Stage of usage | Kongo Jungle |
| Link | [4] |
Origin
This track is a cover band re-performance of the somewhat infamous DK Rap, originating from Donkey Kong 64 with largely the same lyrics, but more advanced instruments and rhythms, as well as featuring 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. Is one of Donkey Kong's Credits themes.
Composition & Arrangements
Vocals: James W. Norwood Jr.
Original Arranger: Hirokazu Andō
Original Composer: Grant Kirkhope
Trivia
- While the lyrics to this track are otherwise the same as its original version, this re-performance of the DK Rap alters the line "But this Kong's one hell of a guy" (the last line of the fifth verse, which refers to Chunky Kong) into "But this Kong's one heck of a guy", to avoid potential offense.
- In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Lanky and Chunky Kong's sections of the song have been removed. Additionally, Tiny Kong's section is in fast motion.
Jungle Japes
| Jungle Japes | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Jungle Japes |
| Universe | Donkey Kong |
| Debut game | Donkey Kong Country |
| Stage of usage | Jungle Japes |
| Link | [5] |
Origin
This track is a calm and atmospheric remix of the popular music piece from Donkey Kong Country, Jungle Groove (or DK Island Swing), referred to by Super Smash Bros. Brawl as Jungle Level. In Donkey Kong Country, this track served as somewhat of a main theme, as it played in many levels, particularly those with a sunset jungle theme.
Usage
This track plays on the Jungle Japes stage. Is one of Donkey Kong's Credits themes.
Composition & Arrangements
Original Arranger: Hirokazu Andō, Tadashi Ikegami, Shōgo Sakai
Original Composer: David Wise
Great Bay
| Great Bay | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Great Bay |
| Universe | The Legend of Zelda |
| Debut game | The Legend of Zelda |
| Stage of usage | Great Bay |
| Link | [6] |
Origin
An orchestrated remix of the main theme of the NES game The Legend of Zelda, which then became a recurring theme in the Zelda franchise, being the base for music pieces such as Credits 2 (The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time), Tal Tal Heights and Termina Field. In The Legend of Zelda, this track played when Link explored the overworld of Hyrule.
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 unlocking Ganondorf. 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: Kōji Kondō
Temple
| Temple | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Temple |
| Universe | The Legend of Zelda |
| Debut game | Zelda II: Adventure of Link |
| Stage of usage | Temple |
| Link | [7] |
Origin
This track is a calm and atmospheric remix of the music that would play when Link ventured through a dungeon area in Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.
Usage
This track plays on the Temple stage and is one of the tracks that can play in the Underground Maze. Is one of Link's Credits themes.
Composition & Arrangements
Original Arranger: Shōgo Sakai
Original Composer: Akito Nakatsuka
Brinstar
| Brinstar | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Brinstar |
| Universe | Metroid |
| Debut game | Metroid |
| Stage of usage | Brinstar |
| Link | [8] |
Origin
This track is a medley of three music pieces from NES game Metroid, though the majority consists of one sub-track. This track is a remix of the music that would play when Samus Aran ventured through the Brinstar area. This is then followed by the Game Start soundbyte, which played in Metroid during the very moment Samus arrived at Planet Zebes. The third sub-track is a remix of the low-key and hollow Title Screen Theme of Metroid, which, as the name would imply, played on the game's title screen.
Usage
This track plays on the Brinstar stage. Is one of Samus's Credits themes.
Composition & Arrangements
Original Arranger: Shōgo Sakai
Original Composer: Hirokazu Tanaka
Brinstar Depths
| Brinstar Depths | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Brinstar Depths |
| Universe | Metroid |
| Debut game | Metroid |
| Stage of usage | Brinstar Depths |
| Link | [9] |
Origin
This track is a synth, techno remix of the music that would play in Metroid when Samus Aran ventured through the area of Planet Zebes known as Kraid's Lair, combined with the music that would play within a room containing a new item.
Usage
This track plays on the Brinstar Depths stage. Is one of Samus's Credits themes.
Composition & Arrangements
Original Arranger: Shōgo Sakai
Original Composer: Hirokazu Tanaka
Yoshi's Story
| Yoshi's Story | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Yoshi's Story |
| Universe | Yoshi |
| Debut game | Yoshi's Story |
| Stage of usage | Yoshi's Story |
| Link | [10] |
Origin
This track is an upbeat remix of the main theme of Nintendo 64 game Yoshi's Story, also being more fast-paced in the process. In Yoshi's Story, this track played on some levels of the game, typically those that are greenlands. This track also formed the basis of other music pieces in Yoshi's Story.
Usage
This track plays on the Yoshi's Story stage. Is one of Yoshi's Credits themes.
Composition & Arrangements
Original Arranger: Hirokazu Andō
Original Composer: Kazumi Totaka
Yoshi's Island
| Yoshi's Island | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Yoshi's Island |
| Universe | Mario/Yoshi |
| Debut game | Super Mario World |
| Stage of usage | Yoshi's Island |
| Link | [11] |
Origin
This track is a banjo-based remix of a music piece originating in Super Mario World, that being the music that would play on most athletic levels, some of which are situated on Yoshi's Island, hence the stage that the track plays on. Later on in this remix, a woodblock beat will be added. This is derived from how a woodblock beat would be added to the background music whenever Mario rode Yoshi in Super Mario World and following games.
Usage
This track plays on the Yoshi's Island stage. Is one of Yoshi's Credits themes.
Composition & Arrangements
Original Arranger: Hirokazu Andō
Original Composer: Kōji Kondō
Fountain of Dreams
| Fountain of Dreams | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Fountain of Dreams |
| Universe | Kirby |
| Debut game | Kirby Super Star |
| Stage of usage | Fountain of Dreams |
| Link | [12] |
Origin
This track is an orchestrated and atmospheric remix of the popular Gourmet Race track from the Kirby games, starting with Kirby Super Star. The Gourmet Race music track would play in Kirby Super Star when Kirby challenged King Dedede to a Gourmet Race, where the two would race to the finish line while trying to eat as many pieces of food as possible. The track was later used a year later in Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land (a Game Boy Advance remake of the Nintendo Entertainment System classic Kirby's Adventure), during the penultimate boss fight against King Dedede at the Fountain of Dreams (note that the track is exclusive to the GBA version; the NES version simply uses the normal boss theme). The only difference is that the music is compressed so that it may be properly handled by the Game Boy Advance's inferior sound capabilities.
Usage
This track plays on the Fountain of Dreams stage. It can also play on the Green Greens stage during Adventure Mode. Is one of Kirby's Credits themes.
Composition & Arrangements
Original Arranger: Tadashi Ikegami
Original Composer: Jun Ishikawa
Green Greens
| Green Greens | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Green Greens |
| Universe | Kirby |
| Debut game | Kirby's Dream Land, Kirby Super Star |
| Stage of usage | Green Greens |
| Link | [13] |
Origin
The majority of this track serves as a lightly orchestral remix of the music that would play when Kirby ventured through any Green Greens-themed level in Kirby's Dream Land. However, the ending segment to this track is an excerpt of the music that would play when the Kirby Super Star sub-game Milky Way Wishes was drawing to a close.
Usage
This track plays on the Green Greens stage. Is one of Kirby's Credits themes.
Composition & Arrangements
Original Arranger: Hirokazu Andō
Original Composer: Jun Ishikawa
Corneria
| Corneria | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Corneria |
| Universe | Star Fox |
| Debut game | Star Fox |
| Stage of usage | Corneria |
| Link | [14] |
Origin
This track is an orchestral remix of the music that would play when Team Star Fox flew through the Venom area in Star Fox, with small excerpts of The Map Screen music inserted.
Usage
This track plays on the Corneria stage. Is one of Fox's and Falco's Credits themes.
Composition & Arrangements
Original Arranger: Hirokazu Andō
Original Composer: Hajime Hirasawa
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.
Venom
| Venom | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Venom |
| Universe | Star Fox |
| Debut game | Star Fox 64 |
| Stage of usage | Venom |
| Link | [15] |
Origin
This track is an orchestral remix of the Main Theme of Star Fox 64, which would originally play in circumstances such as on the title screen, or at the completion of a mission.
Usage
This track plays on the Venom stage. It also plays during the first battle on the Corneria stage during Adventure Mode. Is one of Fox's and Falco's Credits themes.
Composition & Arrangements
Original Arranger: Tadashi Ikegami
Original Composer: Koji Kondo
Pokémon Stadium
| Pokémon Stadium | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Pokémon Stadium |
| Universe | Pokémon |
| Debut game | Pokémon Red, Green & Blue Versions |
| Stage of usage | Pokémon Stadium |
| Link | [16] |
Origin
This track is an orchestral remix of what is considered to be the Main Theme of Pokémon, a track that typically plays on the title screen or introductory movie of a Pokémon game. This track is actually a port of the Pokémon anime's main theme. This is the first time that Smash Bros. ported music from a anime.
Usage
This track plays on the Pokémon Stadium stage. Is one of Pikachu's and Jigglypuff's Credits themes.
Composition & Arrangements
Original Arranger: Shōgo Sakai
Original Composer: Jun'ichi Masuda
Poké Floats
| Poké Floats | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Poké Floats |
| Universe | Pokémon |
| Debut game | Pokémon Red, Green & Blue Versions |
| Stage of usage | Poké Floats |
| Link | [17] |
Origin
This track is a synthesized medley of three popular music pieces from the first generation of Pokémon, consisting of Pokémon Red, Green and Blue Versions. The first of these is the standard Trainer Battle Theme, which would play whenever Red fought a regular trainer, that being a trainer that is not the player's rival, a Gym Leader, or a member of the Elite 4. The second music piece within the Poké Floats track is a remix of the Gym Leader Theme, a music piece that originally played when the player fought a Gym Leader, and the third sub-track is a remix of the standard Wild Pokémon Battle Theme, which would play when a Pokémon Trainer encountered a wild Pokémon in tall grass, within a cave, on the water's surface, by fishing, or by a predetermined encounter.
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 Andō
Original Composer: Jun'ichi Masuda
Mute City
| Mute City | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Mute City |
| Universe | F-Zero |
| Debut game | F-Zero |
| Stage of usage | Mute City |
| Link | [18] |
Origin
This track is a rock-based remix of the music that would play when a character was racing through the Mute City race course in F-Zero for the SNES, and F-Zero X. Mute City was the first racetrack in both of these games.
Usage
This track plays on the Mute City stage. Is one of Captain Falcon's Credits themes.
Composition & Arrangements
Original Arranger: Takuto Kitsuta
Original Composer: Naoto Ishida, Yumiko Kanki
Big Blue
| Big Blue | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Big Blue |
| Universe | F-Zero |
| Debut game | F-Zero |
| Stage of usage | Big Blue |
| Link | [19] |
Origin
This track is a rock-based remix of the music that would play in F-Zero for the SNES when a character raced on a course situated on the Big Blue planet. The music piece was also used in F-Zero X.
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. Is one of Captain Falcon's Credits themes.
Composition & Arrangements
Original Arranger: Hirokazu Andō
Original Composer: Naoto Ishida, Yumiko Kanki
Mother
| Mother | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Mother |
| Universe | EarthBound |
| Debut game | EarthBound Beginnings |
| Stage of usage | Onett |
| Link | [20] |
Origin
This track is somewhat of a medley of music tracks from the original EarthBound Beginnings game for the NES. The first of these is named Bein' Friends, which is chronologically the second track that would play when Ninten explored the overworld after he gains his first ally, Lloyd, as well as when he escorts Pippi home from the Podunk Cemetery. The second track is a remix of the Eight Melodies theme, the music piece that EarthBound Beginnings revolved around, as the whole objective of the game was that Ninten needed to collect all eight pieces of this track. The piece then transitions into the theme heard on the title screen, Mother Earth, before quickly playing the final track, which is the standard Enemy Encounter Theme, which would play when Ninten and his friends encountered any standard enemy that is not a boss.
Usage
This track plays on the Onett stage. Is one of Ness's Credits themes.
Composition & Arrangements
Original Arranger: Shōgo Sakai
Original Composer: Keiichi Suzuki
EarthBound
| EarthBound | |
|---|---|
| Track title | EarthBound |
| Universe | EarthBound |
| Debut game | EarthBound |
| Stage of usage | Fourside |
| Link | [21] |
Origin
This track is somewhat of a medley of music tracks from the sequel to Mother: EarthBound for the SNES (Mother 2 in Japan). This track is mainly from the track "Because I Love You", which plays in the city of Fourside. This track also consists of the first half of the "Eight Melodies" from EarthBound (called "Smiles and Tears"), and a small remixed excerpt from the theme played in Fire Spring, which consists mostly of drum beats. There are also the sound effects of caves and strange locations from EarthBound in the track.
Usage
This track plays on the Fourside stage. It also plays on Battlefield when fighting Falco and Captain Falcon during Event 36: Space Travelers. Is one of Ness's Credits themes.
Composition & Arrangements
Composition and arrangements copyright Nintendo.
Trivia
This track is sometimes mistakenly titled "Fourside" online.
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 a direct 8-bit port of the classic music that would play in Super Mario Bros. when Mario or Luigi ventured through an overworld level. An overworld level would categorise any level that did not take place underground, underwater or in Bowser's Castle.
Usage
This track plays on the Mushroom Kingdom stage.
Composition & Arrangements
Composition and arrangements copyright Nintendo.
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, the background music (sometimes known as Hurry Up! Theme) would drastically speed up. This track is a direct port of said Hurry Up! Theme.
Usage
In a timed Vs. Match on the Mushroom Kingdom stage, this track will take over from the Mushroom Kingdom music track when the match time limit depletes to 30 remaining seconds. This track will also play when a match goes to Sudden Death.
Composition & Arrangements
Composition and arrangements copyright Nintendo.
Mushroom Kingdom II
| Mushroom Kingdom II | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Mushroom Kingdom II |
| Universe | Mario |
| Debut game | Doki Doki Panic |
| Stage of usage | Mushroom Kingdom II |
| Link | [24] |
Origin
This track is a direct port of the 8-bit music that would play in Japanese NES game Doki Doki Panic, and Mario-themed remake Super Mario Bros. 2, whenever the player character ventured through an overground, grassy level.
Usage
This track plays on the Mushroom Kingdom II stage. Is Luigi's Credits theme.
Composition & Arrangements
Composition and arrangements copyright Nintendo.
Mushroom Kingdom II (Finale)
| Mushroom Kingdom II (Finale) | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Mushroom Kingdom II (Finale) |
| Universe | Mario |
| Debut game | Doki Doki Panic |
| Stage of usage | Mushroom Kingdom II |
| Link | [25] |
Origin
In Doki Doki Panic and Super Mario Bros. 2, this track would play whenever the player fought as boss, such as Birdo. This 8-bit piece has been directly ported for Super Smash Bros. Melee.
Usage
In a timed Vs. Match on the Mushroom Kingdom II stage, this track will take over from the Mushroom Kingdom II music track when the match time limit depletes to 30 remaining seconds. This track will also play when a match goes to Sudden Death.
Composition & Arrangements
Composition and arrangements copyright Nintendo.
Icicle Mountain
| Icicle Mountain | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Icicle Mountain |
| Universe | Ice Climber |
| Debut game | Ice Climber |
| Stage of usage | Icicle Mountain |
| Link | [26] |
Origin
This track is a synthesized arrangement of two music tracks from Ice Climber. The first of these is the Bonus Stage Theme, a track that would play when Popo or the Ice Climbers reached the summit of a mountain and triggered a bonus stage, which would involve the player climbing as high as they can, trying to collect vegetables along the way. The second sub-track is a remix of the standard Mountain Theme, a track that would play on any level of gameplay prior to the Bonus Stage.
Usage
This track plays on the Icicle Mountain stage, and the Icicle Mountain level in Adventure Mode. Is one of Ice Climbers' Credits themes.
Composition & Arrangements
Original Arranger: Shōgo Sakai
Original Composer: Akito Nakatsuka
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 is an original composition designed for Super Smash Bros. Melee. Overlapping the track are "Game & Watch Bleeps", noises that a Game & Watch system would typically make.
Usage
This track plays on the Flat Zone stage. Is Mr. Game & Watch's Credits theme.
Composition & Arrangements
Original Composer: Hirokazu Andō
Kongo Jungle N64
| Kongo Jungle N64 | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Kongo Jungle N64 |
| Universe | Donkey Kong |
| Debut game | Donkey Kong Country |
| Stage of usage | Kongo Jungle 64 |
| Link | [28] |
Origin
Like Jungle Japes, this track is a remix of the popular DK Island Swing theme from Donkey Kong Country, also known as Jungle Level, which played on many overworld levels of the game. This piece has been directly ported from Nintendo 64 game Super Smash Bros., where it would play on the Congo Jungle stage, where it in turn, also plays in Melee, which features Kongo Jungle as a returning stage.
Usage
This track plays on the Kongo Jungle N64 stage.
Composition & Arrangements
Composition and arrangements copyright Nintendo.
Trivia
Kongo Jungle 64, when it appeared in Super Smash Bros., was the pioneer of three other Jungle Level remixes to come afterwards, those being Jungle Japes in Melee, and both Jungle Level Ver.2 and Jungle Level in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Yoshi's Island N64
| Yoshi's Island N64 | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Yoshi's Island N64 |
| Universe | Yoshi |
| Debut game | Yoshi's Story |
| Stage of usage | Yoshi's Island 64 |
| Link | [29] |
Origin
This track serves as another remix of the main theme of Yoshi's Story, alongside the fittingly titled Yoshi's Story music track. This piece has been directly ported from Nintendo 64 game Super Smash Bros., where it would play on the Yoshi's Island stage, where it in turn, also plays in Melee, which features Yoshi's Island as a returning stage.
Usage
This track plays on the Yoshi's Island N64 stage.
Composition & Arrangements
Composition and arrangements copyright Nintendo.
Dream Land N64
| Dream Land N64 | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Dream Land N64 |
| Universe | Kirby |
| Debut game | Kirby's Dream Land |
| Stage of usage | Dream Land 64 |
| Link | [30] |
Origin
Like Fountain of Dreams, this track is also a remix of the well-known Gourmet Race theme. However, unlike Fountain of Dreams, this remix is more faithful to the original piece, being very upbeat and chirpy. This track has been directly ported from Nintendo 64 game Super Smash Bros., where it would play on the Dream Land stage, where it in turn, also plays in Melee, which features Dream Land as a returning stage.
Usage
This track plays on the Dream Land stage. It also plays during the Giant Kirby fight in Adventure Mode.
Composition & Arrangements
Composition and arrangements copyright Nintendo.
Super Mario Bros. 3
| Super Mario Bros. 3 | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Super Mario Bros. 3 |
| Universe | Mario |
| Debut game | Super Mario Bros. 3 |
| Stage of usage | Yoshi's Island |
| Link | [31] |
Origin
This track is a rock-based arrangement of two music tracks from Super Mario Bros. 3, the first of which being the music that plays on most athletic levels, such as the very first level. The second sub-track is a remix of the music that would play when Mario or Luigi travelled across the World Map of World 1.
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. Is Mario's Credits theme.
Composition & Arrangements
Original Arranger: Shōgo Sakai
Original Composer: Kōji Kondō
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 |
| Stage of usage | Great Bay |
| Link | [32] |
Origin
This track is an ocarina/flute-based remix of the music that would play when Link ventured through the Lost Woods in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. This same piece was also comprised into a melody Link could play on his ocarina, named Saria's Song, as it was Link's friend Saria that teaches Link how to play Saria's Song. The melody can then be used to contact Saria from afar. As the piece has such a strong association with Saria, the music track was named accordingly. The version Link could play on his ocarina would typically only play very briefly, but certain points of the game can trigger the full piece to be played on Link's ocarina.
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. Is one of Zelda's and Sheik's Credits themes, and Young Link's only Credits theme.
Composition & Arrangements
Composition and arrangements copyright Nintendo.
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 & Silver Versions |
| Stage of usage | Pokémon Stadium |
| Link | [33] |
Origin
This track is a synthesized medley of three music pieces from Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions. The first of these is the standard Wild Pokémon Battle! theme, based upon its Gold & Silver incarnation. the sub-track from which this overall music piece takes its name. In Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions, this would play whenever the Pokémon Trainer encountered a wild Pokémon that is not classed as legendary. The second sub-track is the Johto Gym Leader Theme. The final sub-track is a remixed excerpt of the music that would play when the player fought Lance or Red.
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. Is one of Jigglypuff's Credits themes, and Pichu's only Credits theme.
Composition & Arrangements
Original Arranger: Hirokazu Andō
Original Composer: Gō Ichinose, Jun'ichi Masuda
Fire Emblem
| Fire Emblem | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Fire Emblem |
| Universe | Fire Emblem |
| Debut game | Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light |
| Stage of usage | Temple |
| Link | [34] |
Origin
This track is an arrangement of two music tracks from across the Fire Emblem series. The first of these is a track now widely known as Together We Ride! or Come, Let's Go Together, a track debuting in Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light that would play whenever a new recruit joined Marth's army. The second sub-track is a remix of the Fire Emblem Main Theme.
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. Is Marth's and Roy's Credits theme.
Composition & Arrangements
Original Arranger: Shōgo Sakai
Original Composition: Yuka Tsujiyoko
Mach Rider
| Mach Rider | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Mach Rider |
| Universe | Mach Rider |
| Debut game | Mach Rider |
| Stage of usage | Big Blue |
| Link | [35] |
Origin
This track is a medley of songs the NES game Mach Rider. The track begins with the Title Screen before transitioning to the Course theme that played during actual gameplay. The next two sub-tracks are the Course Select theme, followed by the jingle that played when a course is selected. The medley finishes off with the Game Over jingle before looping back to the Title Screen.
Usage
This track can play on the Big Blue stage, and the Big Blue level in Adventure Mode.
Composition & Arrangements
Original Arranger: Hirokazu Andō
Original Composition: Hirokazu Andō
Mother 2
| Mother 2 | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Mother 2 |
| Universe | EarthBound |
| Debut game | Mother |
| Stage of usage | Onett |
| Link | [36] |
Origin
This track is a quaint, soft rock remix of Pollyanna (I Believe in You), from the 1989 Famicom (Japan-only) game MOTHER. The music piece first played on any overworld area while Ninten was outside and on his own. As soon as Ninten gains an ally to walk with, the music will change to Bein' Friends. The track also played in Ness's house in the 1995 SNES game EarthBound (following Buzz Buzz's death), known as MOTHER 2 in Japan, hence the name. The music later made one last appearance in the Japan-only 2006 Game Boy Advance game MOTHER 3, where it played in Porky's "Hall of Memories" (a small hallway containing numerous memorabilia from the events of EarthBound). There, it was remixed and renamed A Certain Someone's Memories.
This particular remix of Pollyanna appears to be based on the cover of it in the vocalized soundtrack, as seen here[37].
Usage
This track can play on the Onett stage.
Composition & Arrangements
Original Arranger: Hirokazu Andō
Original Composition: Keiichi Suzuki
Dr. Mario
| Dr. Mario | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Dr. Mario |
| Universe | Mario |
| Debut game | Dr. Mario |
| Stage of usage | Mushroom Kingdom Mushroom Kingdom II |
| Link | [38] |
Origin
In Dr. Mario for the NES and following games, the player had a choice of two music tracks that could play during gameplay. One of these was Chill, while the other was Fever. This track is a remix of the Fever 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. Is Dr. Mario's Credits theme.
Composition & Arrangements
Original Arranger: Shōgo Sakai
Original Composition: Hirokazu Tanaka
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 | [39] |
Origin
This track is a direct 8-bit port of the music that would play in NES game Balloon Fight during the Balloon Trip side-game. In Balloon Fight, this music piece also played during a Bonus Round.
Usage
This track can play on the Icicle Mountain stage, as well as the Icicle Mountain level in Adventure Mode. Is one of Ice Climbers' Credits themes.
Composition & Arrangements
Composition and arrangements copyright Nintendo.
Victory themes
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 | [40] |
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.
Battlefield
| Battlefield | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Battlefield |
| Universe | Super Smash Bros. |
| Debut game | Super Smash Bros. Melee |
| Stage of usage | Battlefield Race to the Finish |
| Link | [41] |
Usage
This track will usually play when a player participates in a standard Melee on the Battlefield stage, fights on the Battlefield stage during Classic Mode, or when battling the Fighting Wire Frames during Adventure Mode. Battlefield will also play during Race to the Finish.
Composition & Arrangements
Copyright HAL Laboratory, Inc.
Final Destination
| Final Destination | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Final Destination |
| Universe | Super Smash Bros. |
| Debut game | Super Smash Bros. |
| Stage of usage | Final Destination |
| Link | [42] |
Origin
This track is a climactic, orchestral remix of The Credits theme of Super Smash Bros.
Usage
This track will usually play whenever the Final Destination stage is being used outside of battles involving Giga Bowser.
Composition & Arrangements
Copyright HAL Laboratory, Inc.
Menu
| Menu 1, 2 | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Menu 1, 2 |
| Universe | Super Smash Bros. |
| Debut game | Super Smash Bros. Melee |
| Stage of usage | None (Can be played on the menu) |
| Link | [43], [44] |
Usage
Both of the tracks Menu 1 and Menu 2 would be available music pieces that would play on the game's main menu system.
Composition & Arrangements
Copyright HAL Laboratory, Inc.
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 | [45] |
Usage
How to Play will play 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
Copyright HAL Laboratory, Inc.
Targets!
| Targets! | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Targets! |
| Universe | Super Smash Bros. |
| Debut game | Super Smash Bros. Melee |
| Stage of usage | Break the Targets! |
| Link | [46] |
Usage
Targets! will play when the player participates in the Break The Targets! mode.
Composition & Arrangements
Copyright HAL Laboratory, Inc.
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 | [47] |
Origin
This track was an original creation for Super Smash Bros. Melee, being a synthesized rock remix of Opening (Super Smash Bros. Melee).
Usage
This track could play whenever the player participated 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
Copyright HAL Laboratory, Inc.
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 | [48] |
Usage
This track could play whenever the player participated 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
Copyright HAL Laboratory, Inc.
All-Star
| All-Star | |
|---|---|
| Track title | All-Star |
| Universe | Super Smash Bros./Kirby |
| Debut game | Kirby Super Star |
| Stage of usage | All-Star Rest Area |
| Link | [49] |
Origin
This track is a remix of the music that would play when Kirby rested in a Save Room in Kirby Super Star, itself an excerpt of the theme of the Float Islands level in Kirby's Dream Land.
Usage
All-Star plays whenever the player's character is in the All-Star Rest Area, which is only accessable in All-Star Mode, inbetween battles.
Composition & Arrangements
Copyright HAL Laboratory, Inc.
Tournament
| Tournament 1, 2 | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Tournament 1, 2 |
| Universe | Super Smash Bros. |
| Debut game | Super Smash Bros. Melee |
| Stage of usage | None |
| Link | [50], [51] |
Usage
Both Tournament 1 and Tournament 2 may randomly play when the player is viewing the tournament grid in Tournament Mode.
Composition & Arrangements
Copyright HAL Laboratory, Inc.
Trophy
| Trophy | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Trophy |
| Universe | Super Smash Bros. |
| Debut game | Super Smash Bros. Melee |
| Stage of usage | Trophy |
| Link | [52] |
Usage
Trophy will play when the player participates in game modes that can result in attaining trophies, namely Lottery and Trophy Collector. It also plays in Trophy Tussle stages.
Composition & Arrangements
Copyright HAL Laboratory, Inc.
Classic Intro
| Classic Intro | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Classic Intro |
| Universe | Super Smash Bros. |
| Debut game | Super Smash Bros. Melee |
| Stage of usage | None |
| Link | [53] |
Usage
Classic Intro will play during Classic Mode when the player's next opponent is being revealed, just before the battle begins.
Composition & Arrangements
Copyright HAL Laboratory, Inc.
Adventure Intro
| Adventure Intro | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Adventure Intro |
| Universe | Super Smash Bros. |
| Debut game | Super Smash Bros. Melee |
| Stage of usage | None |
| Link | [54] |
Usage
Adventure Intro will play during Adventure Mode when the player's next level is being revealed, just before the stage begins.
Composition & Arrangements
Copyright HAL Laboratory, Inc.
Stage Clear
| Stage Clear 1, 2 | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Stage Clear 1, 2 |
| Universe | Super Smash Bros. |
| Debut game | Super Smash Bros. Melee |
| Stage of usage | None |
| Link | [55], [56] |
Usage
Stage Clear 1 and Stage Clear 2 both have an even chance of playing when the player completes a stage during Classic Mode or Adventure Mode, including bonus stages.
Composition & Arrangements
Copyright HAL Laboratory, Inc.
Continue
| Continue | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Continue |
| Universe | Super Smash Bros. |
| Debut game | Super Smash Bros. Melee |
| Stage of usage | None |
| Link | [57] |
Usage
Continue will play when the player's character loses all of their stock during Classic Mode or Adventure Mode, and is given the option to continue the mode at the expense of coins.
Composition & Arrangements
Copyright HAL Laboratory, Inc.
Game Over
| Game Over | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Game Over |
| Universe | Super Smash Bros. |
| Debut game | Super Smash Bros. Melee |
| Stage of usage | None |
| Link | [58] |
Usage
Game Over plays when the player loses all of their stock on Classic Mode or Adventure Mode and does not have enough coins to continue the mode, or chose "No" to quit.
Composition & Arrangements
Copyright HAL Laboratory, Inc.
New Trophy
| New Trophy | |
|---|---|
| Track title | New Trophy |
| Universe | Super Smash Bros. |
| Debut game | Super Smash Bros. Melee |
| Stage of usage | None |
| Link | [59] |
Usage
New Trophy plays whenever the player collects a randomly obtainable trophy via methods such as Lottery and Snag the Trophies. The fanfare is also used in Brawl and Smash 4.
Composition & Arrangements
Copyright HAL Laboratory, Inc.
Rare Trophy
| Rare Trophy | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Rare Trophy |
| Universe | Super Smash Bros. |
| Debut game | Super Smash Bros. Melee |
| Stage of usage | None |
| Link | [60] |
Usage
Rare Trophy does not actually play in the game, but its name suggests that it was intended to play when the player collects a particularly rare trophy. It is unknown what types of trophies would be considered 'rare' by the game.
Composition & Arrangements
Copyright HAL Laboratory, Inc.
Challenger!
| Challenger! | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Challenger! |
| Universe | Super Smash Bros. |
| Debut game | Super Smash Bros. Melee |
| Stage of usage | None |
| Link | [61] |
Usage
Challenger! played on the Challenger Approaching screen prior to a character unlock battle.
Composition & Arrangements
Copyright HAL Laboratory, Inc.
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 | [62], [63], [64] |
Usage
One of New Feature 1, New Feature 2 and New Feature 3 would play at random when the player unlocked a significant new feature such as a playable character or stage.
Composition & Arrangements
Copyright HAL Laboratory, Inc.
Hammer
| Hammer | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Hammer |
| Universe | Donkey Kong |
| Debut game | Donkey Kong |
| Stage of usage | None |
| Link | [65] |
Origin
In Donkey Kong, whenever Jumpman grabbed the Hammer, the music track Hammer would play as Jumpman 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
Composition & arrangements copyright Nintendo.
Starman
| Starman | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Starman |
| Universe | Mario |
| Debut game | Super Mario Bros. |
| Stage of usage | None |
| Link | [66] |
Origin
This short, looping track debuted in Super Mario Bros., where it would play whenever Mario or Luigi obtained the Starman power-up.
Usage
Whenever a character is under the effects of the Starman item, this track will play for the duration of its usage.
Composition & Arrangements
Composition & arrangements copyright Nintendo.
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 | [67] |
Usage
Warning Siren plays exclusively in Adventure Mode, specifically during Escape Zebes on the Brinstar Escape Shaft stage.
Composition & Arrangements
Copyright HAL Laboratory, Inc.
Ending
| Ending | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Ending |
| Universe | Super Smash Bros. |
| Debut game | Super Smash Bros. Melee |
| Stage of usage | None |
| Link | [68] |
Usage
This short piece will serve as a victory theme when the player completes Classic Mode, Adventure Mode or All-Star Mode.
Composition & Arrangements
Copyright HAL Laboratory, Inc.
Giga Bowser
| Giga Bowser | |
|---|---|
| Track title | Giga Bowser |
| Universe | Super Smash Bros. |
| Debut game | Super Smash Bros. Melee |
| Stage of usage | Final Destination |
| Link | [69] |
Origin
This track is a distorted techno remix of Final Destination (Melee). It plays whenever the player fights Giga Bowser during Adventure Mode.
Usage
As stated in the origin, 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.
Other music tracks
The sound room features 80 entries in its Music list, but this is not the full selection of music in the game. In addition to the "Giga Bowser" battle music being missing, in the debug menu, one can find several unused short pieces as well.
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 Princess Peach's Castle in the original Super Smash Bros. This track, along with Giga Bowser's theme, cannot be played in the Sound Test.
- It has been discovered that the Targets! theme was apparently on The Weather Channel.
