History AwesomeMusic / SonicTheHedgehog

* The main theme [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OP-uxSvHUn8 Reach for the Stars]], sung by Jean Paul Makhlouf, is an energetic and cheerful track that perfectly suits the more fun and lighthearted tone of the game. Bonus props to the more rock-based [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mpp9TfNoGrM rearrangement]] in ''Sonic Colors Ultimate'', which is arguably even better than the original.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cyOn1DPtFY The DS version]], played during the battle with [[TrueFinalBoss Nega-Mother Wisp]], is a truly fantastic 8-bit instrumental remix of "Reach For the Stars".

* The main theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC5pfJxRxIw "Wonder World"]], is GLORIOUS.

* The ever-funky [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGqmtzzXYqY Chemical Plant Zone Act 1]], is as catchy as, or even more catchy than, the Classic Generations version. The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO5n6FUcwDA Act 2 Version]] adds electric piano and guitars to make it funkier than ever.

** The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XNgZYufOOE mini boss theme, Danger on the Dance Floor]], is funk-tastic and catchy, as well as reminiscent of ''Sonic 3'''s own mini boss theme.

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RClybr5U-iQ "Flowing"]], the theme of 1-2, provides a fast-paced track with fittingly light vocals, getting you pumped up for an adventure.

* The official [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv_zibBXjlg launch trailer]] for the game is set to "Don't Stop Me Now" by [[Music/QueenBand Queen]], an amazing nod to the song's use in the [[Film/SonicTheHedgehog2020 2020 movie.]]

* The official [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv_zibBXjlg launch trailer]] for the game includes "Don't Stop Me Now" by [[Music/QueenBand Queen]], an amazing nod to the song's use in the [[Film/SonicTheHedgehog2020 2020 movie.]]

* Silver's theme from '06, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zvjYLAzJb8 Dreams of an Absolution]] and the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ne49KtcQlA remix from Jun Senoue]] is considered to have the ''best'' lyrics of any Sonic song.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfiRbKgcKA0 Endless Possibilities]], and the obligatory [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2g6K-gsnGlE Final Boss remix]].

* The main theme [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OP-uxSvHUn8 Reach for the Stars,]] sung by Cash Cash, is an energetic and cheerful track that perfectly suits the more fun and lighthearted tone of the game. Bonus props to the more rock-based [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mpp9TfNoGrM rearrangement]] in ''Sonic Colors Ultimate'', which is arguably even better than the original.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cyOn1DPtFY The DS version,]] played during the battle with [[TrueFinalBoss Nega-Mother Wisp]], is a truly fantastic, 8-bit instrumental remix of "Reach For the Stars".

* The main theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC5pfJxRxIw "Wonder World",]] is GLORIOUS.

* The ever-funky [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGqmtzzXYqY Chemical Plant Zone in Act 1,]] is as catchy as, or even more catchy than, the Classic Generations version. The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO5n6FUcwDA Act 2 Version]] adds electric piano and guitars to make it funkier than ever.

** The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XNgZYufOOE mini boss theme, Danger on the Dance Floor,]] is funk-tastic and catchy, as well as reminiscent of ''Sonic 3'''s own mini boss theme.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOUjuj4izcQ "Fist Bump", the main theme of the game,]] sounds amazing, as if it were made for an anime...and this is just the ''instrumental'' version. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XI97jY3FZ9Q The vocal theme]] retains all of the awesomeness of the instrumental version mixed in with some of the series' trademark [[NarmCharm delicously cheesy lyrics]], very reminiscent of ''VideoGame/SonicHeroes''[='=] main theme. There’s also a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_5GvaQsgbA piano version of the theme]] that sounds like it belongs in some of the game’s more emotional moments. Whenever "Fist Bump" [[ThemeMusicPowerUp suddenly kicks in]] as Sonic and the Avatar activate their Double Boost, you know shit's about to go down.

* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKjOJuPjiu4 Infinite]]", the VillainSong for the eponymous character, is an appropriately sinister IndustrialMetal composition, highlighting just how dangerous he is and how much of a threat he poses to Sonic. If you can't get past the overly-edgy lyrics, it can at least be enjoyed for its massive amount of NarmCharm. There are also its remixes, used during the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1z3at22wENo first]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYu3Hhixoa0 second]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jy3Qtq2i0pY third]] boss fights with him.

Before we say ''anything else'' regarding the soundtrack of ''[[VideoGame/SonicFrontiers Frontiers]]'', one thing should be made very clear: this is the ''biggest'' soundtrack a mainline ''Sonic'' platformer has ever recieved by a '''country mile'''. Including the individual movements that comprise each island's musical suite, the Cyber Space levels' themes, vocal tracks, jingles, cutscene music, and the rest of the game's music, this soundtrack comprises roughly '''one hundred and fifty''' musical pieces, composed by a total of '''seven different composers'''. It's so big that the official CD release had to split it all up across ''six discs''. And yes, we're glad to say, a lot of it goes '''extremely hard'''. The ''Final Horizon'' update would add another whopping '''46 tracks'''.

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RClybr5U-iQ "Flowing",]] the theme of 1-2, provides a fast-paced track with fittingly light vocals, getting you pumped up for an adventure.

* The official [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv_zibBXjlg launch trailer]] for the game includes "Don't Stop Me Now" by Music/{{Queen}}, an amazing nod to the song's use in the [[Film/SonicTheHedgehog2020 2020 movie.]]

** Amy's theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHcj0gLR6ws "Maybe If..."]] is a slower, wistful song that perfectly fits the vibe of the Starfall Islands, but the beats in the middle continue to drive the song, and the player, forward.
** Knuckles' theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3hQxYmg_N0 "Blood Flow"]] is more energetic, with its awesome piano solo helping to pump the player up for a new adventure.
** Tails' theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFAuLcwOo0c "Another Passage"]] is the most fast-paced of the vocal themes, with the guitar riffs fitting the more urgent feel of the DLC story.
** Lastly, Sonic's theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9k9QGANkJM Second Wind]], uses the piano and guitar to effectively build tension, perfect for those tough tower climbs.
* The Final Horizon update does not disappoint, with an orchestral TriumphantReprise of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bm_kbywbBDw "I'm Here"]] underscoring the battle with the TrueFinalBoss. The metal ballad from before is uplifted with powerful orchestration that underscores Sonic's newfound strength in the cyber corruption that once proved near fatal while at the same time raising the intensity in response to the monstrous new form Supreme has taken to combat the hedgehog. Then the second phase begins, now playing [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKxf0NQyb0c I'm Here - Revisited"]] which then changes the instrumentation and adds the vocals of [[Music/SleepingWithSirens Kellin Quinn]], singer for the other three Titan themes in the game, making it a proper final Titan fight. It serves to round out the overall experience and properly send off ''Frontiers'' with a resounding bang.
* The game's credits themes from the base game and the Final Horizon Update manage to give fans something heartfelt after beating the game:
** The base game's first credits theme is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyVKV5BWzhk "Dear Father"]] playing after beating the game's final boss regardless of difficulty. It's a full extended vocal version of the above "Heart and Soul," where Sage realizes how much she loves her Father, and wishes that they could have spent more time together. It's a heartfelt and bittersweet piece that brings a tear to the eye, especially when it follows the bittersweet "I'm with you" against The End.
** The credits theme of the Final Horizon DLC, [[https://youtu.be/razdk0Mp0Ro "I'm with you - Vocal ver."]], is a vocal mix of the base game's The End boss theme, but this time sung in Sage's perspective about how she finally has the family she wanted.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knz-3qUmTHg "Vandalize"]] by One OK Rock is a nostalgic 00's-like rock song for the ending theme, at least on Easy and Normal mode of either the base game or Another Story. The chorus is catchy as hell! However...

** Then there's the credits theme of the Final Horizon DLC, [[https://youtu.be/razdk0Mp0Ro?si=QG9olicFVd4SjgRN "I'm with you - Vocal ver."]], which is a vocal mix of the base game's The End boss theme, but this time is sung in Sage's perspective about how she finally has the family she wanted.

Before we say ''anything else'' regarding the soundtrack of ''[[VideoGame/SonicFrontiers Frontiers]]'', one thing should be made very clear: this is the ''biggest'' soundtrack a mainline ''Sonic'' platformer has ever recieved by a '''country mile'''. Including the individual movements that comprise each island's musical suite, the Cyber Space levels' themes, vocal tracks, jingles, cutscene music, and the rest of the game's music, this soundtrack comprises roughly '''one hundred and fifty''' musical pieces, composed by a total of '''seven different composers'''. It's so big that the official CD release had to split it all up across ''six discs''. And yes, we're glad to say, a lot of it goes '''extremely hard'''.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knz-3qUmTHg "Vandalize"]] by One OK Rock is a nostalgic 00's-like rock song for the ending theme, at least on Easy and Normal. The chorus is catchy as hell! However...
* Clear the game on Hard mode, and you'll get treated to [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYtGaUQLJC0 "One Way Dream",]] sung by none other than [[Music/NateWantsToBattle Nathan Sharp]]! It even contains a small riff from "Reach for the Stars", making you feel that the journey's only going to get better from here! What makes it even more awesome? The song's composer, Tomoya Ohtani, said that the song [[https://sonic-city.net/2022/11/10/translation-the-story-about-a-former-emo-kid-who-lost-interest-in-music-since-2010-and-was-captivated-from-the-first-second-by-the-post-hardcore-sound-of-the-main-theme-of-sonic-frontiers-and-the-tit/ contains a message from Sonic Team]]. Listening with this in mind makes it [[SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments incredibly touching]]:
-->They said we'd break, they said we'd lose\\
But here we are, what else is new?\\
Stronger with every fall\\
Faster with every mile\\
You and me, we're built on trust\\
That's why we can always get up\\
Even if they laugh, we'll never bite the dust\\
Heads up high, reach for the top\\
Give it everything that you've got\\
This is how we ignite

* The Final Horizon update does not disappoint, with an orchestral TriumphantReprise of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IObpvK4ZQ2w of "I'm Here"]] underscoring the battle with the TrueFinalBoss. The metal ballad from before is uplifted with powerful orchestration that underscores Sonic's newfound strength in the cyber corruption that once proved near fatal while at the same time raising the intensity in response to the monstrous new form Supreme has taken to combat the hedgehog. The inclusion of vocals from [[Music/SleepingWithSirens Kellin Quinn]], singer for the other three Titan themes in the game, serves to round out the overall experience and properly send off ''Frontiers'' with a resounding bang.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-81CKnNuo0 "Heart and Soul"]] is a somber theme that plays during one of Sage's cutscenes. It does a good job of showing Sage's depression over not having a "family born out of love" like Sonic.
** Then there's the credits theme of the Final Horizon DLC, [[https://youtu.be/razdk0Mp0Ro?si=QG9olicFVd4SjgRN "I'm with you - Vocal ver."]], which is a vocal mix of the base game's The End boss theme, but this time is sung in Sage's perspective about how she finally has the family she wanted.

** If you've ever wanted a theme that conveys finality in a chilling, yet beautiful and serene manner, the main [[https://youtu.be/mQ9LQvhGGLU overworld theme]] for Ouranos Island is the way to go. The piece is dominated by a piano and strings at the beginning, before the chorus kicks in with the synth, giving the piece an ethereal feel. TheVeryDefinitelyFinalDungeon ''indeed''.

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gv7ns6ar0I "Hype Street"]] plays in 2-4, and befitting its name, it fills the player full of hype!

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OF47ISYQJg "Wishes in the Wind"]] plays in 4-4 and, like "Ephemeral", is a wistful drum-n-bass song for one of the most unique and longest stages in the game.

** Then there's the credits theme of the Final Horizon DLC, "I'm with you - Vocal ver.", which is a vocal mix of the base game's The End boss theme, but this time is sung in Sage's perspective about how she finally has the family she wanted.

* The Final Horizon update does not disappoint, with an orchestral TriumphantReprise of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IObpvK4ZQ2w of "I'm Here"]] underscoring the battle with the TrueFinalBoss. The metal ballad from before is uplifted with powerful orchestration that underscores Sonic's newfound strength in the cyber corruption that once proved near fatal while at the same time raising the intensity in response to the monstrous new form Supreme has taken to combat the hedgehog.

* The Final Horizon update does not disappoint either with a orchestral TriumphantReprise [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IObpvK4ZQ2w of "I'm Here"]] underscoring the battle with the TrueFinalBoss. The metal ballad from before is uplifted with powerful orchestration that underscores Sonic's newfound strength in the cyber corruption that once proved near fatal while at the same time raising the intensity in response to the monstrous new form Supreme has taken to combat the hedgehog.

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PCdu2PHjwA "Break Through It All"]], the theme for Wyvern on Ares Island, is a heart pumping rock track that is about how you can't let anything stop you. If you never fight, you never win. So get up and break through any barrier in your path and don't let anyone stop you!

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* ''Every'' [[ThemeSongPowerUp Team Ultimate theme]] is awesome, but Team Vector's songs deserve a special mention: a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3svT-5gPWF0 pumped up remix]] of [[VideoGame/SonicHeroes Team Chaotix's theme]] for Vector, a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stq4jdUgZg4 fast-paced EDM remix]] of [[VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog2006 "Dreams of an Absolution"]] for Silver, and, as a rather surprising choice, a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBcC0J83H4g kickass hard rock remix]] of [[VideoGame/SonicRushSeries "Vela Nova"]] for Blaze (you can even faintly hear the vocal samples from the original!).

** [[https://youtu.be/mp43MxlZwf8 "Signs"]], the theme of 4-9 and the final Cyberspace level, is very clearly inspired by the theme that plays in the interior of Arsenal Pyramid, but ''better in every way'' (same composer - Tomoya Ohtani - and all). A very high-energy techno piece that conveys finality as well as the above-mentioned overworld theme for Ouranos Island, it has an amazing reprise at the halfway point that really pushes you forward to see the story to the end.

* Longtime SEGA composer Hiroshi "HIRO" Kawaguchi, who did a lot of the sound work on most of SEGA's classic arcade lineup, including the likes of ''VideoGame/OutRun'', ''VideoGame/AfterBurner'', and even ''VideoGame/SegaSonicTheHedgehog'', provides some fittingly arcadey music for two of the game's mini-challenges: the music for the shmup-inspired [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaonpxHhhM4 hacking missions]] almost sounds like it was ripped out of a Creator/{{Konami}} game, while the sudden [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VlU3wvnLCc pinball minigame]] features an upbeat, cheery tune similar to HIRO's work on ''VideoGame/FantasyZone'' -- it even uses the iconic whistle featured in that game!

* From the Virtual Sonic album, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azGCY4W7vvo&ab_channel=SuperSonicGameFreak Metal Sonic's song]] is an [[LoudnessWar intentionally loud]] {{grunge}} VillainSong where Howard Drossin describes how terrifying the robot is in the world of ''Sonic''.

* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIbCe1A6SAU Special Stage]] music gives a darker tone to the Time Stones' levels wackiness and almost make Sonic a NinetiesAntiHero.

%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxeSNmd55Yc Robotnik's theme]] from ''WesternAnimation/AdventuresOfSonicTheHedgehog''. Also the upbeat [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPtPsoHBtT4 main]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_z2onG9ZXvU theme]].
* The opening theme to ''WesternAnimation/SonicTheHedgehogSatAM'': [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LntDLGKXAFI "Fastest Thing Alive".]] Sure, it's a BraggingThemeTune, but it really gets you hyped to see the show and is the TropeNamer for FastestThingAlive.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arMnOQ9zTbs Exercise Mode's]] music (aka. "Sticker of VideoGame/PuyoPuyo") is a treat to the ears.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjEyI6Pqnfk 1P Vs 2P Mode]] (aka. "Final of VideoGame/PuyoPuyo"). To quote the top comment: "Shifting beans as they fall is far more extreme and fun with this music." Fittingly, the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8xZmuXcBYM "Danger"]] theme is a frantic techno remix of it.

* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sl2yZu8KuGU Stage 1-4]] theme will forever play in your head.

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%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKeTuZ-zoeA Living In The City]] and its [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdRQLXlk07k Instrumental version]].
%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJRosZzB_a8 Super Sonic Racing]] and its [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRX7g1ZGxIU Instrumental version]].
%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY9m2sHQwLs Can You Feel the Sunshine]] and its [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNrC97PFH_E Instrumental version]].
%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAeBXh25NiQ Back In Time]] and its [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf5kAC3hsDk Instrumental version]].
%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx-yryFIB6E Work It Out]] and its [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdqe0PJ3Ic0 Instrumental version]].
%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zex_DZcEn4o Diamond in the Sky]] and its [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxzmPx2u9o8 Instrumental version]].
* The DS version of ''[[VideoGame/SegaSuperstars Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing]]'' brought us [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umhELpYf4b8 this awesome remix]] of "Can You Feel the Sunshine".
* ''Sonic Generations'' remix of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzMMcGI5Vac Super Sonic Racing]] with a very appropriate tech update.
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* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJJlA5kPDeg Game Over]] theme is a [[BlackComedy somehow funny]] MockingSingSong which fits Eggman's [[PsychopathicManchild personality]] perfectly.

* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIbCe1A6SAU Special Stage]] music is just as catchy as the Japanese version's Special Stage music.

--->(Love you) She never really shows how much it means to her. (Sonic!)
--->(Love you) She will be yours, and that's forever, rain or shine. (Sonic!)
--->(Love you) There isn't anything she wouldn't do for you (Sonic!)
--->(Love you) Long as you tell her - Sonic please, say you love her.

** Youtuber Creator/ChrisNiosi was able to team up with Jamison Boaz to do a cover of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n2d_W2_JIo a cover]] of "His World" in commemoration of ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog2006'''s fifteenth anniversary. It is a strong and touching tribute both to ''Sonic '06'' and the Sonic franchise as a whole, complete with Creator/JasonGriffith and Pete Capella [[RoleReprise returning as Sonic, Shadow and Silver]] for the first time in more than a decade.

* Fang's theme, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtiDUsA1ioc Here We Go]]", fits well for a frenetic battle. It will also make you bounce higher than the weasel himself.

* Tails' theme, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErA_Gy3zaqg Blue Garden]]" is a carefree cruise theme that goes well with the character grabbing you and [[ThatOneBoss effortlessly kicking your ass]].

* In celebration of the blue blur's 30th birthday, SEGA streamed a pre-recorded symphony performance of music from across the series' history, with additional performances by Tomoya Ohtani and Crush 40- and it's an utterly '''epic''' love letter to Sonic's legacy, with fans from all sides agreeing that it was the perfect way to celebrate 30 years of super-sonic speed. With a setlist that includes songs from nearly[[note]]No tracks from ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog4'' were included, probably because ''VideoGame/SonicMania'' has effectively supplanted it[[/note]] every mainline series game (yes, even ''[[VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog2006 Sonic '06]]''), Crush 40 performing damn near every main vocal theme they've provided (including, somewhat surprisingly, "[[VideoGame/ShadowTheHedgehog I Am... All of Me]]" and "[[VideoGame/SonicStorybookSeries Knight of the Wind]]"), an intermission featuring a 10-minute long arrangement of the Chao Garden theme from ''VideoGame/SonicAdventure2'', a couple vocal song covers with guest vocals from [=NateWantsToBattle=], an orchestral cover of "Friends" by Hyper Potions playing over the credits, ''and'', in a very unexpected move, individual medleys for the UsefulNotes/GameGear games and Sonic's incredibly short tenure on the UsefulNotes/SegaSaturn, with the latter even featuring both the theme from ''VideoGame/NightsIntoDreams'' and the Data Select theme from ''VideoGame/Sonic3AndKnuckles'' as nods to the ''Sonic: into Dreams'' mode from ''Christmas [=NiGHTS=]'' and the Museum from ''VideoGame/SonicJam'', respectively! Words really can't do this performance justice — just sit back, relax, and jam out to [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGTlBHNvjsU nearly two hours of pure audio bliss.]]