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Free text: {{SonicRetro|Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|linktext=''Sonic the Hedgehog''}} {{Wikipedia|Sonic the Hedgehog (1991 video game)|linktext=''Sonic the Hedgehog''}} '''''Sonic the Hedgehog''''' (ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ) is a platform game developed by [[Sonic Team]] and published by [[Sega]] for the [[Sega Genesis]]. It was first released in North America on June 23, 1991, then in PAL regions and Japan the following July. This is the first game in the long-running ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (series)|Sonic]]'' video game series. The game stars the titular character [[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic]] and his quest to defeat the evil [[Dr. Eggman|Dr. Robotnik]], who has captured animals in robots and taken the Chaos Emeralds. ''Sonic the Hedgehog'''s music was composed by [[Contributor:Dreams Come True|Dreams Come True]] bass guitarist [[Contributor:Masato Nakamura|Masato Nakamura]]. == Composition ==  In an interview included in the booklet with the [[Album:Sonic the Hedgehog 1&2 Soundtrack]], Nakamura stated he only used a [[Roland MC-4 Microcomposer]] to sequence the music of ''Sonic the Hedgehog''.<ref>''Sonic the Hedgehog 1&2 Soundtrack'' CD booklet, page 9. 2011.</ref> "[[Track:Green Hill Zone (Game:Sonic the Hedgehog (1991))|Green Hill Zone]]" was composed first, followed by the [[Track:Title (Game:Sonic the Hedgehog (1991))|title screen track]].<ref>https://info.sonicretro.org/Masato_Nakamura_interview_by_Sonic_Central_%28May_18,_2005%29</ref> === Influences === Nakamura wanted the music of ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' to come across as "cinematic" and have strong melodies, taking inspiration from movies and the speed of the game. He also wanted to match the energy of the scene, with "dramatic" music for intense scenes, "climatic" music for boss fights, and "uplifting" music for the credits. The developers sent him early game prototypes for reference, noting the color schemes, scenery, and the "near-future world."<ref>https://info.sonicretro.org/Masato_Nakamura_interview_by_Sonic_Central_%28May_18,_2005%29</ref> == Sound test == [[File:Sonic1LevelSelect.png|right|thumb|The level select, with the "sound select" at the bottom.]] The [[sound test]], called "Sound Select," is part of the game's [[level select]]. This is accessed by inputting ↑ ↓ ← → (or ↑ ↓ ↓ ↓ ← → in the Japanese version) on the title screen. A ring chime will sound, and then holding down A and pressing start will enter the Level Select screen. This is a list of the tracks playable in the sound test: {| class="wikitable sortable " ! ID # !! Type !! Description |- | A0 || SFX || Jump |- | A1 || SFX || Lamppost |- | A2 || SFX || unused |- | A3 || SFX || Hurt |- | A4 || SFX || Skid |- | A5 || SFX || unused |- | A6 || SFX || Spike |- | A7 || SFX || Push |- | A8 || SFX || SS Goal |- | A9 || SFX || SS Blip |- | AA || SFX || Splash |- | AB || SFX || unused |- | AC || SFX || Hit Boss |- | AD || SFX || Air Bubble Get |- | AE || SFX || Fireball |- | AF || SFX || Shield Get |- | B0 || SFX || SBZ Saw |- | B1 || SFX || SBZ Electric |- | B2 || SFX || Drown |- | B3 || SFX || SBZ Flamethrower |- | B4 || SFX || Bumper |- | B5 || SFX || Ring |- | B6 || SFX || Spikes Move |- | B7 || SFX || LZ Rumbling |- | B8 || SFX || unused |- | B9 || SFX || Crumbling Cliff/Blocks |- | BA || SFX || SS Disappearing Blocks |- | BB || SFX || LZ Flapping Door |- | BC || SFX || SBZ Teleport |- | BD || SFX || MZ Chain Stomp |- | BE || SFX || Spin |- | BF || SFX || Continue Jingle |- | C0 || SFX || Basaran (MZ Bat) |- | C1 || SFX || Monitor/Badnik destroy |- | C2 || SFX || Underwater warning chime |- | C3 || SFX || Giant Ring get |- | C4 || SFX || Bomb/Boss explodes |- | C5 || SFX || Score Tally total |- | C6 || SFX || Ring Loss |- | C7 || SFX || MZ Chain Rising |- | C8 || SFX || Burning |- | C9 || SFX || Hidden Pts. Flag |- | CA || SFX || Enter SS |- | CB || SFX || Smashing through the wall |- | CC || SFX || Spring |- | CD || SFX || Switch hit / score tally |- | CE || SFX || Ring (Left) |- | CF || SFX || Signpost |- | 81 || Song || [[Track:Green Hill Zone (Game:Sonic the Hedgehog (1991))|Green Hill Zone]] |- | 82 || Song || [[Track:Labyrinth Zone (Game:Sonic the Hedgehog (1991))|Labyrinth Zone]] |- | 83 || Song || [[Track:Marble Zone (Game:Sonic the Hedgehog (1991))|Marble Zone]] |- | 84 || Song || [[Track:Star Light Zone (Game:Sonic the Hedgehog (1991))|Star Light Zone]] |- | 85 || Song || [[Track:Spring Yard Zone (Game:Sonic the Hedgehog (1991))|Spring Yard Zone]] |- | 86 || Song || [[Track:Scrap Brain Zone (Game:Sonic the Hedgehog (1991))|Scrap Brain Zone]] |- | 87 || Song || [[Track:Invincibility (Game:Sonic the Hedgehog (1991))|Invincibility]] |- | 88 || Song || [[Track:1-Up (Game:Sonic the Hedgehog (1991))|1-Up]] |- | 89 || Song || [[Track:Special Stage (Game:Sonic the Hedgehog (1991))|Special Stage]] |- | 8A || Song || [[Track:Title (Game:Sonic the Hedgehog (1991))|Title]] |- | 8B || Song || [[Track:All Clear (Game:Sonic the Hedgehog (1991))|All Clear]] |- | 8C || Song || [[Track:Boss (Game:Sonic the Hedgehog (1991))|Boss]] |- | 8D || Song || [[Track:Final Zone (Game:Sonic the Hedgehog (1991))|Final Zone]] |- | 8E || Song || [[Track:Stage Clear (Game:Sonic the Hedgehog (1991))|Stage Clear]] |- | 8F || Song || [[Track:Game Over (Game:Sonic the Hedgehog (1991))|Game Over]] |- | 90 || Song || [[Track:Continue (Game:Sonic the Hedgehog (1991))|Continue]] |- | 91 || Song || [[Track:Staff Roll (Game:Sonic the Hedgehog (1991))|Staff Roll]] |- | 92 || Song || [[Track:Drowning (Game:Sonic the Hedgehog (1991))|Drowning]] |- | 93 || Song || [[Track:Chaos Emerald (Game:Sonic the Hedgehog (1991 ))|Chaos Emerald]] |- |} == Soundfonts and instrumentation == The original [[demo tracks]] produced by Masato Nakamura used [[MIDI]] versions of instruments. The in-game music was programmed to be played by the Sega Genesis [[Sound chip|sound chips]]: the [[Yamaha YM2612]] and the [[Texas Instruments SN76489 PSG]]. == Contributors == {{Linked Contributors List}} == Track List == {{Album Track List}} == Re-releases == ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' has been [[Port|ported]] multiple times to many different systems. {| class="wikitable sortable wikitable--fluid" !Image !Title !Year !Platform !Description |- |''image needed'' |''[[Game:Sonic the Hedgehog (Mega-Tech System)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' |199X |[[Arcade]] |Available as a game for the [[Mega-Tech System]] arcade cabinet. |- |''image needed'' |''[[Game:Sonic the Hedgehog (Mega Play)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' |199X |[[Arcade]] |Available as a game for the [[Mega Play]] arcade cabinet. |- |''image needed'' |''[[Game:Sonic Classics: 3-in-1|Sonic Classics: 3-in-1]]'' |1995 |[[Sega Genesis]] |Included with ''[[Game:Sonic the Hedgehog 2|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'', and ''[[Game:Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine|Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine]]''. |- |''image needed'' |''[[Game:Mega 6 Vol. 3|Mega 6 Vol. 3]]'' |1995 |[[Sega Genesis]] |Compilation of 6 Sega games, including ''Sonic the Hedgehog'', released only in PAL regions. |- |''image needed'' |''[[Game:6-Pak|6-Pak]]'' |1995 |[[Sega Genesis]] |Compilation of 6 Sega games, including ''Sonic the Hedgehog''. |- |''image needed'' |''[[Game:Sonic Jam|Sonic Jam]]'' |1997 |[[Sega Saturn]] |4 game compilation of ''Sonic 1'', ''[[Game:Sonic the Hedgehog 2|Sonic 2]]'', ''[[Game:Sonic the Hedgehog 3|Sonic 3]]'', and ''[[Game:Sonic & Knuckles|Sonic & Knuckles]]''. Audio for ''Sonic 1'' is slightly different from the original version. Most music tracks have a delay before playing due to CD loading times, and music fade in and out is missing. Collecting Power Sneakers cause the sped up version of music to load in with the track restarting each time. Sound effects are either of lower quality, different, or missing. |- |''image needed'' |''[[Game:Sega Smash Pack Volume 1|Sega Smash Pack Volume 1]]'' |2001 |[[Sega Dreamcast]] |Compilation of 11 Sega Genesis games, including ''Sonic the Hedgehog''. |- |''image needed'' |''[[Game:Sonic Mega Collection|Sonic Mega Collection]]'' |2002 |[[Nintendo GameCube]] | |- |''image needed'' |''[[Game:Sonic Mega Collection Plus|Sonic Mega Collection Plus]]'' |2004 |[[PlayStation 2]], [[PC]], [[Xbox]] | |- |''image needed'' |''[[Game:Sonic Gems Collection|Sonic Gems Collection]]'' |2005 |[[Nintendo GameCube]], [[PlayStation 2]] |Available in the museum as a timed emulated version that starts at the final boss. If beaten in time, the player can start from the beginning of the game until the timer runs out. |- |''image needed'' |''[[Game:Sonic the Hedgehog Mobile|Sonic the Hedgehog Mobile]]'' |2005 |[[Mobile phone]] |Offered on the Sonic Cafe service in Japan for mobile phones, also released for mobile phones under the Sega Mobile banner. |- |''image needed'' |''[[Game:Sega Genesis Collection|Sega Genesis Collection]]'' |2006 |[[Playstation 2]], [[PlayStation Portable]] |Compilation of 28 Sega Genesis games. |- |''image needed'' |''[[Game:Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis|Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis]]'' |2006 |[[Game Boy Advance]] |A port released for Sonic's 15th anniversary. This version was universally panned by critics, with a 33/100 on Metacritic. Most criticism was focused at the poor emulation, graphical glitches, and audio quality. The music is simpler renditions for use on the Game Boy Advance. Some of the sound effects are sampled from the Sega Genesis, while others are generated from simple square waves and a noise channel. Some sound effects are missing. Music gets out of sync with the game frequently, most noticeably during the credits. |- |''image needed'' |''[[Game:Sonic the Hedgehog (iPod)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' |2007 |[[iPod]] |Compatible with iPod Nano (3rd, 4th, 5th Generation) and iPod classic (5th Generation). |- |''image needed'' |''[[Game:Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection|Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection]]'' |2009 |[[Playstation 3]], [[Xbox 360]] | |- |''image needed'' |''[[Game:Sonic the Hedgehog (2009)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' |2009 |[[iOS]] | |- |''image needed'' |''[[Game:Sonic Classics Collection|Sonic Classics Collection]]'' |2010 |[[Nintendo DS]] | |- |''image needed'' |''[[Game:Sega Mega Drive Classic Collection - Volume 1|Sega Mega Drive Classic Collection - Volume 1]]'' |2010 |[[PC]] | |- |''image needed'' |''[[Game:Sonic Generations|Sonic Generations]]'' |2011 |[[PlayStation 3]], [[Xbox 360]] |Playable from the hub world after purchasing a Genesis controller from the Skill Shop. The Xbox 360 version is missing the level select code, making the sound test inaccessible. ''Sonic 1'' was removed from the PC version of ''Generations''. |- |''image needed'' |''[[Game:3D Sonic the Hedgehog|3D Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' |2013 |[[Nintendo 3DS]] |A stereoscopic 3D version, part of Sega's 3D Classics line of rereleases. |- |''image needed'' |''[[Game:Sonic the Hedgehog (2013)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' |2013 |[[iOS]] |An enhanced version released by Christian Whitehead as a replacement of the 2009 iOS version with new features, settings, and modes. This release features a remastered version of the soundtrack. |- |''image needed'' |''[[Game:Sonic Origins|Sonic Origins]]'' |2022 |[[Nintendo Switch]], [[PlayStation 4]], [[PlayStation 5]], [[PC]], [[Xbox One]], [[Xbox Series X and Series S|Xbox Series X/S]] | |- |''image needed'' |''[[Game:Sonic Origins Plus|Sonic Origins Plus]]'' |2023 |[[Nintendo Switch]], [[PlayStation 4]], [[PlayStation 5]], [[PC]], [[Xbox One]], [[Xbox Series X and Series S|Xbox Series X/S]] | |- |} == Albums == The first album released to feature music from ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' was ''[[Album:Sonic the Hedgehog 10th Anniversary|Sonic the Hedgehog 10th Anniversary]]'', a bonus album that came bundled with the ''Sonic Adventure 2 Birthday Pack'' special re-release of ''[[Game:Sonic Adventure 2|Sonic Adventure 2]]'' in June 2001. The tracks featured include "Title Music", "Green Hill Zone", "Star Light Zone", "Special Stage", "Final Zone", and "All Clear". In October 2011, ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' received an official soundtrack release as ''[[Album:Sonic the Hedgehog 1&2 Soundtrack|Sonic the Hedgehog 1&2 Soundtrack]]'', a 2 disc album featuring music from both this game and it's direct sequel ''[[Game:Sonic the Hedgehog 2|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''. This album contains all the original tracks from the game on the first disc, and has all of Masato Nakamura's demo recordings from the game's development on the second disc. In December 2011, a compilation album titled ''[[Album:History of Sonic 20th Anniversary Edition|History of Sonic 20th Anniversary Edition]]'' was released featuring music spanning multiple Sonic games, including "Green Hill Zone". == Credits == From the in-game credits: * '''Sound Produce:''' [[Contributor:Masato Nakamura|Masato Nakamura]] * '''Sound Program:''' [[Contributor:Hiroshi Kubota|Hiroshi Kubota]] (as "Jimita"), [[Contributor:Yukifumi Makino|Yukifumi Makino]] (as "Macky")  == Reception == {{SectionStub}}  == Legacy == As the first game in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' musically defined several aspects of the series. The iconic title screen track has become the series's theme song. Green Hill Zones theme has become synonymous with Sonic the Hedgehog. The jingles "Drowning", "Continue", "1-Up", "Game Over", and "Chaos Emerald" have been used in their respective contexts throughout the video game series. "Invincibility" has occasionally been used, but is more often replaced with a similar track that remixes the theme song of the game it is in. The [[Medley|medley]] format of "Staff Roll" has often been used in later games, albeit using the level themes from each game. The sound effects of ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' have become series staples and are used in almost every single Sonic game. The ring sound has been licensed out by Sega Sammy Holdings, Sega's parent company, and is used by many gas station cash registers in the United States. The [[Sega chant]] that plays when starting ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' has been used in the opening credits of most of Sega's published video games since it's initial use in this game. The website [[OverClocked Remix]] currently features over 55 remixes from ''Sonic the Hedgehog'', as well as a full album of remixed tracks titled "Sonic the Hedgehog: The Sound of Speed". Other remixed tracks from this game are featured in their albums "Speeding Towards Adventures: 25 Years of Sonic the Hedgehog", "Select Start", and "The OneUps Volume 2". The concert series ''[[Video Games Live]]'' features a segment of music from ''Sonic the Hedgehog''. Music from ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' was performed by the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 30th Anniversary Symphony]]'' and the ''[[Sonic Symphony World Tour]]''. == Audio support == ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' supports [[stereo sound]]. Along with the music, sound effects are also in stereo, such as the ring collecting sound alternating between the left and right channels for each ring pickup. == References in later games == The success and popularity of ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' led to a large franchise with many sequels and has been musically referenced in many games since. The [[Game:Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)|8-bit version of the game]] released for the [[Sega Master System]] and [[Game Gear]] features 8-bit versions of "Title Screen", "Green Hill Zone", "Stage Clear", and "Invincibility", all rearranged by [[Contributor:Yuzo Koshiro|Yuzo Koshiro]]. It's ending song also has "Green Hill Zone" in a portion of it. The soundtrack of the arcade-only ''[[Game:Waku Waku Sonic Patrol Car|Waku Waku Sonic Patrol Car]]'' is comprised of all remixes from ''Sonic the Hedgehog''. It's title screen and main BGM tracks are "Green Hill Zone". ''Waku Waku Sonic Patrol Car's'' boss fight track is "Boss", it's ending song is "All Clear", and it's results screen song is "1-Up". ''[[Game:Sonic the Hedgehog 2|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' shares many jingles with ''Sonic the Hedgehog''. These include "Title Screen", "Invincibility", "Chaos Emerald", "Drowning", "1-Up", "Continue", "Game Over", and "Stage Clear". The staff credits for ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'', like that of ''Sonic the Hedgehog'', is a medley of the game's zone themes ending with "All Clear". As an award for collecting all 180 emblems in ''[[Game:Sonic Adventure 2|Sonic Adventure 2]]'', Green Hill Zone is unlocked as a stage, which plays "Green Hill Zone" as the background music. Music from ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' is featured in the ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' series following Sonic's inclusion as a playable character. ''[[Game:Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Game:Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', ''[[Game:Super Smash Bros. for 3D|S]]'', ''[[Game:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' include "Green Hill Zone" as playable music for their respective Sonic stages. The initial US release of ''[[Game:Sonic Spinball|Sonic Spinball]]'' featured music remixed from ''Sonic the Hedgehog''. It used a remixed version of the ''Sonic 1'' title screen music for it's title screen and also used a remixed version of the Game Over track. This initial release of ''Spinball'' was swiftly replaced by a different version that replaces these tracks with newly composed tracks for the game. This is due to Sega not owning the copyright to the music of ''Sonic 1''.  Other games that reference ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' musically: * ''[[Game:Sonic Battle|Sonic Battle]]'' * ''[[Game:Sonic Advance|Sonic Advance]]'' * ''[[Game:Sonic Pinball Party|Sonic Pinball Party]]'' * ''[[Game:Sonic Advance 3|Sonic Advance 3]]'' * ''[[Game:Sonic Generations|Sonic Generations]]'' * ''[[Game:Sonic Dash|Sonic Dash]]'' * ''[[Game:Sonic Mania|Sonic Mania]]'' * ''[[Game:Sega Superstars Tennis|Sega Superstars Tennis]]'' * ''[[Game:Sonic X Shadow Generations|Sonic X Shadow Generations]]'' == References in other media == Music from ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' is used in the movies [[Sonic the Hedgehog (movie)|Sonic the Hedgehog]], [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (movie)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]], [[Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (movie)|Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]. Dreams Come True have reused parts of ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' music. Their song "MARRY ME?" from the album ''Sing or Die'' borrows its melody and chord progression from "Green Hill Zone."<ref>https://info.sonicretro.org/Masato_Nakamura_interview_by_Sonic_Central_%28May_18,_2005%29</ref> The verses for "薬指の決心" ("Kusuriyubi no Kesshin") from ''Million Kisses'' and the horn break leading into the verses of "戦いの火蓋" ("Tatakai no Hibuta") from ''Wonder 3'' come from "[[Track:Star Light Zone (Game:Sonic the Hedgehog (1991))|Star Light Zone]]." == Trivia == [[File:Sonic1Band.webp|right|thumb|The "Sonic the Hedgehog Band"; from left to right, Max, Mach, Sonic, Sharps, and Vector. ]] * This is the first game to feature the [[Sega chant]]. The audio file took up one eighth of the four-megabyte cartridge. * An early idea for the Sound Test menu was to feature animated graphics of the "Sonic the Hedgehog Band," which would consist of Sonic as the lead singer break-dancing, Sharps the Parakeet on lead guitar, Max the Monkey on bass guitar, Mach the Rabbit on drums, and Vector the Crocodile on keyboard/synth. This idea was scrapped due to time constraints and was replaced with the Sega chant. {{Clear}} == Gallery == <gallery mode="nolines"> File:Sonic1LevelSelect.png|The in-game level select and sound test menu. File:Sonic1Band.webp|The prototype "Sonic the Hedgehog" band. File:SonicDreamsComeTrue1990TourArt.jpg|Promotional artwork used during the November 1990 tour of [[Contributor:Dreams Come True|Dreams Come True]]. File:Sonic1and2OSTAlbumArt.jpg|Album artwork for the [[Album:Sonic the Hedgehog 1&2 Soundtrack|official soundtrack release.]] </gallery> == External links == * [http://www.sega.com/games/sonic-hedgehog Official website] * [https://strategywiki.org/wiki/Sonic_the_Hedgehog ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' on StrategyWiki] * [https://info.sonicretro.org/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(16-bit) ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (16-bit) on Sonic Retro] * [https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(1991) ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991) on Sonic Wiki Zone] * [https://ocremix.org/game/22/sonic-the-hedgehog-gen ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' [Sega Genesis, 1991, Sega] on OC ReMix] * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(1991_video_game) ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991 video game) on Wikipedia] * [https://vgmdb.net/product/420 ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' on VGMdb] == References == <references></references>  [[Category:Game:Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)]] [[Category:Sonic the Hedgehog games]] [[Category:Sega Genesis games]] [[Category:1991 games]] [[Category:Sega games]] [[Category:1990s games]] [[Category:Rated E games]] [[Category:PEGI 3 games]] [[Category:Games on Spotify]] [[Category:Games on Apple Music]] [[Category:Games on Amazon Music]] [[Category:Games on Qobuz]] [[Category:Games on Deezer]] [[Category:Games on YouTube Music]] [[Category:Games on Pandora]] [[Category:Games on iHeart]] [[Category:Games on Spotify]] [[Category:Games on Tidal]]  {{Template:Navplate Game:Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)}} {{Template:Navplate Album:Sonic the Hedgehog 1&2 Soundtrack}} {{Template:Navplate Sonic the Hedgehog series}}

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