History AwesomeMusic / SonicTheHedgehog

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1dITqy1aVI Rhythm And Balance]] is a groovy tune to show Shadow's inner turmoil as he races through the equally messy jungles.

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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VH854r3aY8o Exercise Mode's]] music (aka. "Sticker of VideoGame/PuyoPuyo") is a treat to the ears.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2558kyUsDE8 1P Vs 2P Mode]] (aka. "Final of VideoGame/PuyoPuyo"). Fittingly, the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--G5olJ7Fd0 "Danger"]] theme is a frantic techno remix of it.
* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrOGmKkh0KE Stage 1-4]] theme will forever play in your head.
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** Silver's theme has a mythical tone in it. He was tricked into killing Sonic, and then once he realized this, he teamed up with Sonic to help save his future, only for him to be killed anyway. He wants to put this right.

** Given that it's the shortest zone in the game, it comes as no surprise that the theme for [[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHVq-o2y4gY&pp=ygULcmhlYSBpc2xhbmQ%3D Rhea Island]] consists of a single looping track. Yet, despite that, it manages to be one of the bleakest and most emotional pieces in the game, which is appropriate considering the island itself is a massive WhamEpisode that serves as the game's DarkestHour [[spoiler:and reveals the [[DoomedHometown tragic fate]] of the Ancients]]. The track culminates in an epic, bombastic climax that really sells the direness of Sonic's situation, as he desperately scales the island's towers in a last-ditch effort to save friends [[spoiler:while the corruption of Cyber Space slowly consumes him]].

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMarBcodJyc The final level]], Terminal Velocity. Perfect for fast-paced endgame action. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EteRhh2Guuk The second act]], while [[MusicalSpoiler only half a minute long]], adds an extra layer.

* The boss music for both Tropical Resort and Planet Wisp ([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2RQ-B_vLTc Vs. Rotatatron/Refreshinator]]), as well as for Starlight Carnival and Asteroid Coaster ([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXuSdIlJrFc Vs. Orcan/Skullian]]). The first is great for fighting a threat in the park after suspecting something to be amiss (thought because of how easy it is, you might not hear the full track), and the second is a catchy rock song for beating a whole ship to death (or eating it, depending on which version of the game you're playing).
* Sweet Mountain/Aquarium Park ([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWn2YukU-Ug Vs. Captain Jelly/Admiral Jelly]]) is a great song for the more puzzle-like bosses instead of the usual "hit it until it's destroyed."

* The final boss theme, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuVAaU63K7k What I'm Made Of...]]" like most, if not, all Sonic final boss themes, will get you ''pumped'' to defeat the final boss. Jun Senoue even considers it his favorite work for Crush 40 on his website, and for good reason. In ''The Best of Crush 40 Super Sonic Songs'' album, there are a few minor changes made to this song such as added distortion on the bass and the echo on the vocals at the end being removed. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mCdgRD7poc Check it out.]]

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUHWh7pufsU Metal Madness]], an intense track for the first phase of Metal Sonic's boss, is an amazing piece of orchestra that gives the player a sense of urgency to defeat Metal Sonic quickly. Bonus points for this being the track to lead up to Crush 40's "What I'm Made Of".
* Casino Park. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZfFI8F7XSY Instant Awesome Just Add Broken Piano.]]
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4jIiMjzizU Power Plant]]'s theme is suitably epic for, well, a power plant.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu9GuUc163Q Frog Forest]] has such a relaxing fast paced feel to it.
* Somebody remixed several of the songs here for the DS version of ''Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing''. And boy is it AWESOME. Exhibit A: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw_gSg1cgR4 Final Fortress]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtawvyeUQM0 Seaside Hill]].
* The heavy metal/techno stylings of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRuACfH-yf4 Robot Storm]].

* Sonic's theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWWfjK0v8eM His World]], succinctly captures the blue blur's speed and attitude.
** Also the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcUFFDBTyms Zebrahead version]], which turns the already majestic orchestral rock theme into an adrenaline-pumping AutobotsRockOut song.
** And [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yurEjiJYsXk the E3 version]], which hypes the players for (what could have been) Sonic's comeback.
** Also the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QR4EcZdlO6A Summer of Sonic remix]] by Richard Jacques and Lee Brotherton.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCql4_uTFqY Crush 40's new mix]] for their album ''The Best of Crush 40 Super Sonic Songs''.
* 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.
** And [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EscqArfze-k Bentley Jones has remade the song for his second solo album.]]
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1xqK18X0RI His 2019 remake]] is as futuristic-sounding as possible with new synths to showcase the world Silver came from.

* Sonic's ending theme was originally the ending song for ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog2'' for the Mega Drive; it was called "Sweet Sweet Sweet" and was performed by the Japanese band Dreams Come True. For ''Sonic '06'', they actually did a remix of this song for Sonic's ending, and they did it with Akon! The Japanese version is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzZUpxQAiHw "SWEET SWEET SWEET -06 AKON MIX-"]] and the English version is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t36agO2H-ZU "Sweet Dreams"]].

* Crush 40's All Hail Shadow Remix from the game. It's one of their better covers of another band's song which actually manages to be better than even the original from Magna-fi. Just listen [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kl8kra0XRcY here]] which technically the Crush 40 remix first appeared in this game rather than Shadow the Hedgehog.

* It's hard to deny that Princess Elise's ImageSong [[https://youtu.be/zaUGQ673VbU "My Destiny"]] is simply gorgeous, reflecting her character arc pretty well.

** [[https://youtu.be/Voz7AJnpBXo Solaris Phase 1]] starts off with OminousLatinChanting that quickly transitions into a booming and chaotic orchestra piece that mixes in pieces of the themes of both Mephilis and Iblis, emphasizing the sheer danger posed by Solaris and the high stakes the fight presents.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfiRbKgcKA0 Endless Possibility]], and the obligatory [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2g6K-gsnGlE Final Boss orchestral remix]]. Endless Possibility brings out Sonic's view about life and his will to never stop in once place, and the boss remix adds a feeling of sheer ''determination'' to stop Dark Gaia from destroying the world.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXi0GpOSArw Dear My Friend]] brings tears to many an eye.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYCS9LAixsE Gotta Go]] by Gyom, which is used in the trailer for ''Ultimate'', is a short, yet adrenaline-inducing rock tune.

%%** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb2ynhx49Ss The final boss remix]] (which is mostly the same but without the ominous sounds in the beginning or vocals after the guitar solo)!

** Also the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcUFFDBTyms Zebrahead version]].
** And [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yurEjiJYsXk the E3 version]].

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

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4SVUlszGfM Ocean Palace.]] sounds very energetic and cheerful while managing to sound very EPIC at the same time. It has one of the most well-composed, eargasmic climaxes ever composed with an electric guitar in any videogame.

%%* One of the more esoteric songs of the game, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=audPerNXaiw Lost Jungle.]]
%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUHWh7pufsU Metal Madness]], an intense track for the first phase of Metal Sonic's boss.

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSkMNhc04SI The Flame.]]
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOjBELxCP1U Skyscraper.]]
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pUHW-jXPeE Whirlwind.]]
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYjAebpGWY0 Tornado]], a progressive d'nb song.

** Silver's theme has a mythical tone in it. He was tricked into killing Sonic, and then once he realised this, he teamed up with Sonic to help save his future, only for him to be killed anyway. He wants to put this right.

* Say what you want about ''VideoGame/{{Shadow|TheHedgehog}}'', but it also has great music. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VpYfMxIoR4 I Am... All of Me]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goEiLADVQfU Never Turn Back]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rryQVEGuI9c Chosen One]], and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9HFQpog6fo Waking Up]]. "I am... All of Me" is essentially Shadow accepting what he is, and then basically ''daring'' Black Doom to control him and use him as his pawn as planned.

%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBOmL9rRWRA Death Ruins]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rdrohEWc10 Mad Matrix]] are both rock tunes for entering Eggman's fortress and battling him.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UikOuQ_eLbI The theme of Dolphin Resort]] is a tropical sounding song with themes of ElectronicMusic, great for rising through the waves.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ab3mFH3wd6g "Time to Unite"]] starts off rather foreboding, where after Sonic has absorbed so much Cyber Corruption energy, his body gives out that traps him in-between dimensions, which is followed by The End setting itself free. Sonic's recently freed friends however won't let it end like this, where it then cues up a piano version of "I'm Here," and once they give up their bodies, Sonic is restored back to normal, with "I'm Here" going from somber to triumphant. This is followed by Sage pleading with Eggman to work together with Sonic to save the world, which is punctuated by Sage's own leitmotif (heard from "Dear Father" and "Heart and Soul") bringing a sense of hope.

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb2ynhx49Ss The final boss remix]] (which is mostly the same but without the ominous sounds in the beginning or speaking vocals after the guitar solo)!

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gNkg9kffK0 Good ol' "Sky Deck a Go! Go!"]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCoZBMzNy4c "General Offensive"]], the themes for Sky Deck, are two pieces of rock that fits for enter Eggman's ship and destroying his creations.

* One of the more esoteric songs of the game, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=audPerNXaiw Lost Jungle.]]
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUHWh7pufsU Metal Madness]], an intense track for the first phase of Metal Sonic's boss.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhq0IpvyMQk Jeh Jeh Rocket]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90Ie7RofBYQ Metal Scratchin']], and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX_2YGa9zcI A New Day]] are awesome for Sonic's stages. The first is a disco track with vocals that almost sound like rap, the second mixes hip hop with guitars, and the third is a simple mix that managed to get people to not break their [=DS=] in half during the bonus stages.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyPT7b6ngmg Right There, Ride On]], whch plays for the Leaf Storm stage for Sonic, is hyper track that's good for runnig and jumping through the trees.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrrVDodsLF8 Theme of Sonic]] is a break from his rock genre to a more chill and carefree track that shows his nature to help others.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2bcJALZPzQ Kingdom Valley.]] Special the Water part, which makes the players feel like they're running on water.

* Both tracks for Radical Train: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c-7BXfTjM0 The Abandoned Mine]] for its jazzy upbeat tone of going into a train station, and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51ucPjFTKGA The Chase]] which, just like "The Inlet", is a face-paced song that's great for trying to save Elise from the train.

* The boss music for both Tropical Resort and Planet Wisp ([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2RQ-B_vLTc Vs. Rotatatron/Refreshinator]]), as well as for Starlight Carnival and Asteroid Coaster ([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXuSdIlJrFc Vs. Orcan/Skullian]]). The first has a great tone for fighting a threat in the park after suspecting something to be amiss (thought because of how easy it is, you might not here the full track), and the second is a catchy rock song for beating a whole ship to death (or eating it, depending on which version of the game you're playing).

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBOmL9rRWRA Death Ruins]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rdrohEWc10 Mad Matrix]] are both rock tunes to (once again) entering Eggman's fortress and battling him.

* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwUxbC5POs8 Black Doom]] battle theme culminates everything Shadow went through and him finally turning on his evil creator.

* Jet's theme, "Catch Me If You Can", also by runblebee (''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lns6H8oFH8 Riders]]'', ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK9Cj_fCyPc Zero Gravity]]''). It mixes in BadassBoast with IShallTauntYou, and great rapping.
* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cTj1QLO_cQ Theme of Babylonian]]" and "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70DXXbryCN0 Legend of Babylonian]]", are two calm mystical tracks for the Babylon Rogues, the latter of which was reprised multiple times in ''Zero Gravity''':

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCAYVsVQ3zE Dive Into Gravity]] for Crimson Crater and Security Corridor, which has a more futuristic theme than the other tracks.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYm3PXL0RNs Gadget Round]] for [=MeteoTech=] Premises and [=MeteoTech=] Sparkworks. It deserves a spot on this list for managing to match the gamplay by adding spots for people to use gravity and burst forward, matching with the music.

* Sonic's theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnKb6GZcnLg His World]], succinctly captures the blue blur's speed and attitude.
** Also the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrCGk0BE7RA Zebrahead version]]. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcUFFDBTyms And this one.]]

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Clwq9IsETlc Rail Canyon]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSS6wc_Aco8 Bullet Station.]]

** Also the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VHnFwVskl0 Zebrahead version]]. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcUFFDBTyms And this one.]]

** Also the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QR4EcZdlO6A Summer of Sonic remix]] by RichardJacques and LeeBrotherton.

* Both Wave Ocean tracks, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyrP6mHnX1Y The Water's Edge]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahXzlX6OH_8 The Inlet]] are damn cool.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2bcJALZPzQ Kingdom Valley.]] Especially the Water part.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDm9xFaBqC0 Dusty Desert]] is a must-listen.
* Radical Train, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c-7BXfTjM0 The Abandoned Mine]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51ucPjFTKGA The Chase.]]

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heCt1pLG5Ok Blaze's version of Get Edgy]] has more base to it and adds more to the tension of accomplishing your goal.

* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cTj1QLO_cQ Theme of Babylonian]]" and "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70DXXbryCN0 Legend of Babylonian]]", are two calm mystical tracks for Babylon Rogues, the latter of which was reprised multiple times in ''Zero Gravity''':

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYm3PXL0RNs Gadget Round]] for MeteoTech Premises and MeteoTech Sparkworks. It deserves a spot on this list for managing to match the gamplay by adding spots for people to use gravity and burst forward, matching with the music.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUHWh7pufsU Metal Madness]].

* Jet's theme, "Catch Me If You Can", also by runblebee. (''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lns6H8oFH8 Riders]]'', ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK9Cj_fCyPc Zero Gravity]]''.)
%%* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhFJr09vuuI Theme of Babylonian]]" and "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9GOBK_Jy9Y Legend of Babylonian]]", the latter of which was reprised multiple times in ''Zero Gravity''':
%%** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqyRyAfiwhQ The Divine Wings.]]
%%** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iiAz2-fQhE Give Me the Power.]]

%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCAYVsVQ3zE Dive Into Gravity.]]

%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcsVhvYhSFU Multi Attack.]]
%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYm3PXL0RNs Gadget Round.]]

%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NOUGlRExns The theme of Final Factory]].

* The boss music for both Tropical Resort and Planet Wisp ([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2RQ-B_vLTc Vs. Rotatatron/Refreshinator]]), as well as for Starlight Carnival and Asteroid Coaster ([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXuSdIlJrFc Vs. Orcan/Skullian]]). The first has a great tone for fighting a threat in the park after suspecting something to be amiss (thought because of how easy it is, you might not here the full track), and the second is a catchy rock song for beating a whol ship to death (or eating it, depending on what console you're playing the game on.
%%* Sweet Mountain/Aquarium Park ([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AS2oIOnNON4 Vs. Captain Jelly/Admiral Jelly]]).

%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qZLTYb7mvA Sky Troops]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCNUuCl93i4 Air Fleet]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0lVtyMUVkA Space Gadget]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgKZTdqy6k8 The Ark]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fIdee59XcY Lava Shelter]], and '''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erUgBh6fIPg Circus Park]]'''. For the very latter, the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6X_DeugGGwA unreleased version]].

%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBOmL9rRWRA Death Ruins]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rdrohEWc10 Mad Matrix]].
%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_76uz-JZDw Almost Dead]] by Music/Powerman5000!

%%* m-flo's remix of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIrnGqs7fJQ Tripod Baby]] to promote the game.
%%* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhrAcW-fb-k Black Doom]] battle theme.

%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhq0IpvyMQk Jeh Jeh Rocket]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90Ie7RofBYQ Metal Scratchin']], and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX_2YGa9zcI A New Day]] are awesome, too.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpLWceWXFvo Vela]]-[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4JY9phgIbE Nova]] plays during the DuelBoss between Sonic and Blaze, and could count as Blaze's theme. It's a smooth, jazzy song with sensual vocals in the background. %%Also the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzG0GO3U55g OST]] version.

%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyPT7b6ngmg Right There, Ride On]].

%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrrVDodsLF8 Theme of Sonic]].

%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mjmPastXWo Blaze's version of Get Edgy.]]

%%* Three words: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMUOMZNEzXw Orchestrated drowning music]].

%%* The boss music for both Tropical Resort and Planet Wisp ([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFTOpc3zZCc Vs. Rotatatron/Refreshinator]]), as well as for Starlight Carnival and Asteroid Coaster ([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKKc_RJizpk Vs. Orcan/Skullian]]).

%%** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb2ynhx49Ss The final boss remix]]!

%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGrZgbpn-CE Run Through the Speed Highway]] from the first ''Adventure''. Also the source of the "Up and down and all around" meme.

%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9reVPX5UyNQ Snowy Mountain]] from Ice Cap (not to be confused with ''Sonic 3'' of course).
%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gNkg9kffK0 Good ol' "Sky Deck a Go! Go!"]]. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXbEzpSEnmY And "General Offensive".]]

* The player can only hear it once in the game, but [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lU6ZlOPy0Sw the music that plays when Shadow becomes Super Shadow]] is nothing short of godly. It begins as a remix of "I Am...All of Me", but then switches to something even more familiar... It turns into a remix of "Live and Learn". [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx3j5YBfIW0 A slightly more electronic-sounding version]] shows up as Shadow's All-Star theme in ''Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed'', and it's just as great as the original.

[[folder:''Sonic [=3D=] Blast'']]

The 16-bit version of ''[[VideoGame/Sonic3DFlickiesIsland Sonic 3D Blast]]'', soundtracked by Jun Senoue, has some tunes just as good as the technically superior Saturn version:

* The Saturn/PC version of ''[[VideoGame/Sonic3DFlickiesIsland Sonic 3D Blast]]'' has an incredible soundtrack, composed by Richard Jacques. Highlights include [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAbIVvAup70 Green Grove Act 2]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDMN8XKs1z0 Rusty Ruin Act 2]], and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f035kGmpdW4 Volcano Valley Act 1]]. Simply put, Richard Jaques is a phenomenal composer.

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHJz228QZ7k Azure Lake]] goes from an almost dreamlike opening gesture to a lively tune anchored by a frantic bassline, perfectly capturing the majestic beauty of Mother Nature in spite of its largely synthetic sound.

* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olcgUtpIO14 Special Stage theme]] perfectly fits the feeling of running against [=UFO=]s in a psychedelic dimension.

* Sonic's theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnKb6GZcnLg His World]], perfectly captures the blue blur's speed and attitude.

* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulVFx6weDhg Egg Dragoon]] music, easily the game's most awesome boss theme, and a perfect encapsulation of all of Eggman's lethal rage, hatred and desperation against Sonic.

** [[https://youtu.be/MKvqidKRKk4 The Final Form]] perfectly frames the oppressive weight of Perfect Dark Gaia's presence, the whimsical and heroic fanfare as Sonic goes super, and the lead up to the final clash. The crescendo into a snippet of the theme as Sonic exclaims "Let's do this!" just screams that he's ready to rumble as much as the player.

* 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.

* Aquarium Park – The entire zone's soundtrack can be summed up thus: {{Wutai}}-styled [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquid_funk liquid]] DrumAndBass. Standouts include [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF_xwMxSJ5o the map music]], a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEGro4NpgCg fast-paced, yet relaxing]] Act 1, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvxbR3cgbVs Act 2]], and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mep1Ts2zLks a piano-heavy]] Act 3. The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH_JSyZ1J84 rearrangement of act 1]] in ''Sonic Colors Ultimate'' gives the track a Japanese flair that is perfectly suitable for the zone's setting.

** The TrueFinalBoss in Egg Reverie gets [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4jFUSxcpys an epic theme]] that perfectly suits the sort-of [[MeleeATrois three-way battle]] going on, with Sonic, Eggman, and the Phantom King all fighting over the Phantom Ruby. As an added bonus, the song borrows the chorus from "Fist Bump" to tie it in with Forces and the theme only gets more epic when it enters [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHnQtJBeO1s Boss Pinch Mode]]...or it would if it wasn't a CutSong.

** 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.

* [[https://youtu.be/lO-O1Gah7X8?si=U4HyVTtDrWvkgwM4 Tube Panic]] is by far one of the best Special Stage themes in the series, with its upbeat, frenetic sound making for an excellent mad dash for the Chaos Rings.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-TRV-BU5BA Aquatic Time]], a groovy track with nice beats and a piano melody that perfectly suits the Aquatic Capital and stormy Tempest Waterway stages.

* [[https://youtu.be/9v4hlZ1uegU?si=V09zSPWLZhtELhXv Blast Town]] is a funky and jazzy song that brings to mind Jet Set Radio and perfectly suits the more urban, retro vibe for the SEGA love letter stages 80s Boulevard and 90s Boulevard.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_cXnagIhxI Fight the Knight]] is an epic track that perfectly sums up both Sonic and King Arthur's willingness to fight each other over the fate of the kingdom.

*** Sonic's scene as a vigilante has the energetic [[https://youtu.be/cppLhpAnjk0 It's Tricky]] by Run-D.M.C. to perfectly set the playful mood.

%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOziQq9etB4 Plant Kingdom Act 1]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQklo_PYgFk Act 2]].

%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ikxxwyI2oI Haunted Ship Act 1]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7bUbagrKbk Act 2.]]

%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly4l60Pa7f8 Sealed Ground]]

* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zua2ek_Ryn Still Invincible...No Fear!]]" is a fast, guitar-riff heavy piece that plays when you get the invincibility powerup. The sheer power it exudes just ''dares'' your enemies to come get you.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4mPkze9AEs E.G.G.M.A.N.]] is a booming rock piece with electronic vibes to showcase the genius of the egoistic doctor.

* "Space Trip Steps for Meteor Herd", a chill funky tune that gives off a futuristic space feeling which suits the overall layout of Knuckles' final level.

%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJP4BhPelUE Secret Base Zone Act 1]]

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NhVioT6dNU Eggmanland AKA Crimson Carnival (Night)]]'s guitar is just ''badass''. And in the UsefulNotes/XBox360 / UsefulNotes/{{PS3}} version, [[BackgroundMusicOverride it's not even interrupted by the battle theme.]] The soundtrack version has a piano riff at the end that's just ''haunting''.

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* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-Y1po20u5c Green Hill Zone]] deserves mention as well. It's probably the most beautifully composed opening zone song to appear on the UsefulNotes/GameGear.

* Designer Chris Senn was able to release concept music for the scrapped ''VideoGame/SonicXTreme'' game for the UsefulNotes/SegaSaturn. One theme, ''Space Queens'', was posted on Website/YouTube, and the poster asked Senn to do an extended version of it. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmaDfHU303E This was the result.]]

* 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/SonicAndTheBlackKnight 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.]]

Everyone's favorite [[Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog hedgehog speedster]] has had quite a number of [[SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic notable themes]] over the years which cements that, although the ride has been rocky with plenty of ups and downs and all arounds, and [[BrokenBase nobody can agree on what exactly are the ups and downs and all arounds]] ([[RunningGag among other things]]), one thing everyone ''can'' agree on is that the music is ''awesome''. We'd put "pretty much every piece of music from all the games" here instead of an actual article, but you probably want to hear them for yourself.

Everyone's favorite [[Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog hedgehog speedster]] has had quite a number of [[SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic notable themes]] over the years which cements that, although the ride has been rocky with plenty of ups and downs, and [[BrokenBase nobody can agree on what exactly are the ups and downs]] ([[RunningGag among other things]]), one thing everyone ''can'' agree on is that the music is ''awesome''. We'd put "pretty much every piece of music from all the games" here instead of an actual article, but you probably want to hear them for yourself.