Sound


 * "Music" redirects here. For information on the albums, see Music Albums.

Introduced in Homestuck, the [S] command prefix indicates when a page has sound. While not conventional for a webcomic, this nonetheless means that epic moments are accompanied by equally epic music. Homestuck uses music for a variety of purposes: Haunting Solos, HS 2657 (Background Music), and HS 2730 (Casual Listening).

Andrew Hussie has set up a. The songs can also be downloaded at the Homestuck Bandcamp Page.

Soundtrack
Tracks are listed by grouping (i.e. all remixes of a particular song are together), then in chronological order.

Showtime
Showtime is a haunting piano refrain. It's closely associated with John, being his favorite piece of music and his battle theme. · By Malcolm Brown
 * HS 1977 ("Showtime" (Partial piano refrain version)) · Arranged by Kevin Regamey
 * HS 1990 ("Showtime")
 * HS 2153 ("Showtime" (Full piano refrain version)) · Arranged by Kevin Regamey
 * HS 2293 ("Showtime" ("16 bit" version)) (also HS 2297 (here) and HS 2300 (here))· Arranged by George Buzinkai
 * HS 2544 ("Can't Sleep, Harlequins Will Eat Me") · Arranged by Toby "Radiation" Fox
 * HS 2730 ("Showtime Remix") · Remixed by Gabe Nezovic

Harlequin
Harlequin is a carnival-like piece of music associated with John's Kernelsprite, his Dad, and the Shale Imps. · By Mark Hadley
 * HS 1988 ("Harlequin" (partial))
 * HS 2086 ("Harlequin") (also in secrets HS 2153 (here) and HS 2238 (here))
 * HS 2318 ("Nannaquin")
 * HS 2376 ("Harlequin" (Rock Version)) · Arranged by Michael Guy Bowman · Guitar by Joseph Aylsworth
 * HS 2743 ("Harleboss") (also HS 2779 (here))· Remixed by Malcolm Brown
 * HS 2879 ("Hardlyquin")
 * from the is also based on the Harlequin theme.
 * from the soundtrack includes the Harlequin chorus.
 * HS 5985 ("The Carnival") is a remix of this song into a Gamzee leitmotif. in

Sburban
The Sburban music is associated with Sburb and events involving Sburb, such as Meteor strikes. · By Michael Guy Bowman
 * HS 2037 ("Sburban Jungle")
 * HS 3049 ("Full Version") played during Rose's entry to the Medium.
 * HS 6565 ("Another Jungle".). Played during Jane's Entry into the Medium. By Michael Guy Bowman. A remix that uses more synths.
 * Partially remixed in BL1ND JUST1C3 : 1NV3ST1G4T1ON !!


 * HS 2146 ("Sburban Countdown") · Arranged by Mark Hadley
 * HS 2655 ("Sburban Reversal" (partial)) · Arranged by Mark Hadley
 * An unnamed remix plays at the end of HS 3568 ([S] Jack: Ascend) to mark the end of Year 1.

Aggrieve
Aggrieve is a haunting violin refrain. It's Rose's leitmotif. · By Mark Hadley
 * HS 2122 ("Aggrieve" (Violin refrain)) · Arranged by Andrew Huo · Mastered by Gabe Nezovic
 * HS 2288 ("Aggrieve")
 * HS 2730 ("Aggrieve Remix") · Remixed by Gabe Nezovic
 * "Aggrieve (Violin Redux)", a bonus track from the soundtrack.
 * "Aggrievance", from
 * from Volume 5, which combines Aggrieve and Rose's land theme, Endless Climb
 * The melody is used in from Volume 6

Dave's Phat Beat Machine
HS 2238 (Dave's got the sickest beats.) A bunch of original jams.
 * 01, 02 · By Andrew Hussie
 * 03, 04, 05, 11 · By Gabe Nezovic
 * 06, 07, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 · By Robert J! Lake
 * 08, 09 · By xerxes333
 * 10 · By Robert Blaker
 * Harlequin and the Ghostbusters theme also play in secret content.

Victory Music
Victory music plays when one of the kids wins Strife.
 * HS 2300 ("Fanfare"): John's victory music, also found HS 2779 (here). · By Curt Blakeslee
 * HS 2880 ("Carefree Victory"): Jade's victory music. · By Mark Hadley · Arranged by Andrew Huo

Skaian
Ethereal music associated with Skaia. · By Mark Hadley
 * HS 2322 ("Skies of Skaia")
 * HS 2551 ("Skaian Magicant") · Arranged by Toby "Radiation" Fox
 * "Skaia (Incipisphere mix)", from
 * Sampled in
 * "Song of Skaia", from

Upward Movement
Also known as "Dave Fuckin' Owns at This Game." This is possibly Dave's theme. · By Robert Blaker
 * HS 2565 ("Upward Movement") · Edited by Andrew Huo
 * HS 5644 ("Terezi Owns") . Also contains elements of "Crystamanthequins". Arranged by Toby "Radiation" Fox
 * HS 6386 ("Even In Death") . Composed by Clark Powell

Vagabounce
A bouncy theme associated with the Wayward Vagabond. · By David Ko
 * HS 2621 ("Vagabounce")

Explore
An epic song played when the Wayward Vagabond ascends and a ton of other cool stuff happens. · By George Buzinkai
 * HS 2657 ("Explore") · Arranged by Michael Guy Bowman
 * HS 2730 ("Explore Remix") · Remixed by Gabe Nezovic

Flute Refrain
Thirty or so squeaky notes played on the flute Jade finds. As she doesn't know how to play it, all the notes are off-key and she mostly just plays them to be silly.
 * HS 2669 ("Flute Refrain") · Performed by Jan Van Den Hemel

The Beginning of Something Really Excellent
Jade's hauntingly relaxing bassline, then her six-armed "advanced" dream-bassline. Jade's leitmotif. · By Robert J! Lake
 * HS 2722 ("Gardener") · Remixed by Steve Everson
 * HS 2926 ("The Beginning of Something Really Excellent")

FreshJamz
HS 2730 (Jade's media player of choice), decked out with Jade's electronica and some of Dave's remixes.
 * "Showime Remix"
 * "Aggrieve Remix"
 * "Verdancy (Bassline)" · By Robert Blaker
 * "Potential Verdancy" · By Robert J! Lake
 * "Ohgodwhat" · By Nick Smalley
 * "Ohgodwhat Remix" · By Michael Guy Bowman
 * "Rediscover Fusion" · By BurnedKirby
 * "Crystalanthemums" · By Alexander Rosetti
 * "Explore Remix"

Dead Shuffle
The Midnight Crew's theme. · By Mark Hadley
 * HS 2733 ("Dead Shuffle")

Beatdown
A techno song that's possibly Dave's strife theme, though considering the circumstances, it could just as well be Bro's. · By Curt Blakeslee
 * HS 2736 ("Beatdown")
 * HS 2771 ("Beatdown Round 2")
 * Partially remixed as Time on My Side.
 * from.

Dissension
A song used when Jade enters Strife. · By David Ko
 * HS 2818 ("Dissension")
 * from the
 * HS 6565 ("A Taste for Adventure") · An epic-style remix by Seth "Beatfox" Peelle.

Chorale for Jaspers / Pony Chorale
A feline funeral dirge for Jaspers and (when arranged for different instruments) a wild west song complete with melodic whistling and hoof clopping. · By Michael Guy Bowman
 * HS 2838 ("Chorale for Jaspers")
 * HS pony&0 ("Pony Chorale") · (also HS pony2& (here))
 * At the Price of Oblivion begins with the chorale.
 * HS 6517 ([S] Frigglish: Fast forward to Jaspersprite.) uses a faster version of the dirge in a major key.
 * ,, and from the  soundtrack are also based on this theme.

Revelawesome
A solemn, suspenseful song suitable for shocking twists. · By Malcolm Brown
 * HS 2848 ("Revelawesome")

Unbreakable Union
Played when Jade Strifes with Becquerel. May be the omnipoterrier's theme. · By Robert Blaker
 * HS 2880 ("Unbreakable Union")
 * Partially remixed in Umbral Ultimatum

Versus
Played in the final round of Dave's Strife with Bro. · By Toby "Radiation" Fox
 * HS 2970 ("Versus")

Ballad of Awakening
A mysterious, upbeat song played during Jade's dream sequence. · By Malcolm Brown
 * HS 2973 ("Ballad of Awakening")

Three in the Morning
A quiet, low song played at 's first appearance. · By Clark Powell
 * HS 3167 ("Three in the Morning")
 * from the
 * from
 * from

Doctor
A song played when John reaches the Land of Wind and Shade. It is in a minor key with eerie sound effects. · By George Buzinkai
 * HS 3258 ("Doctor")
 * Rearranged seemingly endlessly on Volume 5:
 * (featured HS 4979 (here))
 * (featured HS 4987 (here) when John ascends to the God Tier)
 * ...and as on Volume 6
 * Also from Volume 7 (later included in Cascade)
 * And on coloUrs and mayhem: Universe B
 * ...and as on Volume 6
 * Also from Volume 7 (later included in Cascade)
 * And on coloUrs and mayhem: Universe B
 * Also from Volume 7 (later included in Cascade)
 * And on coloUrs and mayhem: Universe B

Endless Climb
A more peaceful, calm song played when Rose reaches the Land of Light and Rain. · By George Buzinkai
 * HS 3307 ("Endless Climb"):
 * Also receives a bunch of rearrangements on Volume 5:
 * , combined wth Aggrieve to make a 2x Rose Combo
 * A few renditions as a music box tune:, and
 * , and  are derived from the Clockwork melody.
 * A few renditions as a music box tune:, and
 * , and  are derived from the Clockwork melody.

Atomyk Ebonpyre
A dark sounding song played when we first see Dave in the Land of Heat and Clockwork. He is, however, not exactly the same Dave we know. · By Toby "Radiation" Fox
 * HS 3541 ("Atomyk Ebonpyre")
 * Rearranged into from Volume 5
 * And again into on Volume 6

Bed of Rose's
A short song that plays when Rose goes to sleep. · By Mark Hadley
 * HS 3556 ("Bed of Rose's")

Black
A dark jazz song that plays when Jack Noir ascends. A remix of the song from the. · By Toby "Radiation" Fox
 * HS 3568 ("Black")
 * HS 6842 (This flash) plays a small part of the song.
 * Partially remixed in Time on My Side.
 * from

Dave's Phat Dream Machine
HS 3620 (Just because Dave's asleep) doesn't mean he and Rose can't jam to some sweet beats.


 * "Unsheath'd" · By Alexander Rosetti
 * "Welcome to the New Extreme" · By Robert J! Lake
 * "Octoroon Rangoon" · By Toby "Radiation" Fox
 * "Derse Dreamers" - By Jeremy "Solatrus" Iamurri
 * "Phantasmagoric Waltz" · By Alexander Rosetti

Skaian Skirmish
The song that is played when Warweary Villein rises up. · By Andrew Huo
 * HS 3701 ("Skaian Skirmish") · Remixed by Toby "Radiation" Fox
 * Alternate versions on Volume 5: and
 * Sampled in

How Do I Live - Bunny Back in the Box version
How Do I Live plays on the greatest flash page in Homestuck. Ever. And HS 4687 (another one), too. The original song was written by Diane Warren, and a version by Trisha Yearwood was featured in the 1997 film Con Air.
 * HS 3831 ("How Do I Live - Bunny Back in the Box version") · Cover by Michael Guy Bowman · Beautiful guitar solo by Nick Smalley

Descend
A large mash-up of many songs used for the End of Act 4 flash. Some of the songs include Upward Movement, Sburban Jungle, Squiddles, Atomyk Ebonpyre, Black, the Problem Sleuth theme song and Beatdown. · By Toby "Radiation" Fox
 * HS 3840 ("Descend")

Crystamanthequins
Some trolls fuck some other trolls up. Everybody cheers. Based on the originals by Alexander Rosetti and "Mannequin" by Perry Sullivan
 * HS 4478 ("Crystamanthequins") · By Erik "Jit" Scheele

Homestuck
A sweet little keyboard-and-strings tune that acts as a sort of theme for Homestuck. · By Clark Powell
 * HS 4526 ("Homestuck") · Arranged by Mark Hadley
 * HS 6013 ("Homestuck Anthem") · Notably featured in Homestuck: Volume 5 long before it was actually used in the comic.
 * HS 6727 ("Elevatorstuck") · A bossa-nova remix by Joren "Tensei" de Bruin. Meant to resemble elevator music in general, and the Getz/Gilberto version of The Girl from Ipanema in particular.
 * Partially remixed into Umbral Ultimatum.

Alterniabound
A number of remixes of previous tracks, tunes from EarthBound and altogether new songs are used in the Flash game HS 4692 (Alterniabound). Many of them can only be heard by accessing the sound test room using Ctrl-T. All tracks are by Toby "Radiation" Fox unless otherwise noted. Almost all of the tracks are featured, albeit remixed, in.
 * Karkat's Theme
 * Terezi's Theme": A remix of and Theme.
 * Vriska's Theme
 * Secret ROM
 * Spider's Claw
 * "Alterniabound": A remix of Theme, remixed to sound like EarthBound's theme song.
 * MeGaLoVania
 * · By Robert J! Lake
 * Hero's Growth · By Jeremy Iamurri
 * · By Clark Powell
 * · By Eric "Jit" Scheele
 * · By Alexander Rosetti
 * two shitty nic cage songs
 * two shitty nic cage songs

Karkat's Theme
A remix of, by Toby "Radiation" Fox
 * HS 4692 (Karkat's Theme) · Also plays HS 5221 (here), although it's miscredited as Crustacean.
 * HS 6273 (Frustracean) · A remix in the style of Hardlyquin. The song file from Homestuck Vol. 9 contains only 50 seconds of actual sound. The first 25 seconds was used for HS 6273 ([S][A6I1] Karkat: Mental breakdown.), and the last 25 seconds for the hidden flash HS darkcage ([S] Cage: Reveal plan.), the 1:57 minutes in between is complete silence.

Spider's Claw
By Toby "Radiation" Fox. Originally released as a on the Alternia album, it was included (both the original and a remix) in HS 4692 (Alterniabound).
 * Spider's Claw
 * Vriska's Theme

MeGaLoVania
A song originally from Radiation's EarthBound Halloween ROM Hack that can only be described as metal, played during the destruction of the Trolls' Derse, Aradia's unexpected ascension, and Tavros' fateful battle with Vriska. A longer version of "Megalovania" included in Alterniabound, taking in motifs from Spider's Claw. Written by Toby "Radiation" Fox with sweet guitars by Joren "Tensei" de Bruin.
 * HS 4692 (Megalovania) (in the secret room)
 * HS 5197 (MeGaLoVania (brief)).

Secret ROM
A song that plays when you enter a shop in Secret of Mana. Originally appears in the sound room in Alterniabound, and is later used in Terezi: Read note. By Toby "Radiation" Fox.
 * HS 4692 (Secret ROM) (and HS 5618 (again))
 * HS 5625 (XROM)

Nic Cage Song
Two songs by Toby "Radiation" Fox were included in HS 4692 (Alterniabound) in Vriska's secret room. They were credited only as "two shitty nic cage songs". One was later released in Volume 6 as, which briefly quotes the other song.

Let the Squiddles Sleep
Holy shit that's creepy · Created by Robert J! Lake, includes a partial remix of by Alexander Rosetti, and edited by Toby "Radiation" Fox to fit the flash.
 * HS 4748 ("Let the Squiddles Sleep")

Umbral Ultimatum
Orchestral Okami speedcore lite · Created by Toby "Radiation" Fox as a partial remix of four other songs: "Unbreakable Union" by Robert Blaker, "Courser" by Alexander Rosetti and Seth "Beatfox" Peelle, "Carefree Action" by Mark Hadley, and "Homestuck Anthem" by Clark Powell. The song appears when Jade is entering the medium.
 * HS 4827 ("Umbral Ultimatum")

Frost
A wintery theme as narrated by the great prophet Charles Dutton played when Jade finally gets to the Land of Frost and Frogs. · By Jeremy "Solatrus" Iamurri
 * HS 4888 ("Frost")
 * Revisited as a part of on Homestuck Vol. 8

Sunslammer
Those Uranium Imps are tricky · Created by Seth "Beatfox" Peelle. A more cheerful, poppier remix of the original song,, by Toby "Radiation" Fox
 * HS 4901 ("Sunslammer")
 * , also features the Sunsetter/slammer theme, as well as "Fiduspawn, GO!"

[S] Kanaya: Return to the core.
As Alterniabound's sequel, HS 5221 (Kanaya: Return to the core) has many songs, though lesser than the avalanche of music from Alterniabound. Like it's prequel, almost all of the songs are by Toby "Radiation" Fox, save for "Heir Conditioning".
 * "Darling Kanaya": A re-arranging of.
 * "Crustacean"
 * "Eridan's Theme": Eridan's other leitmotif · Has parts from by Alexander Rosetti.
 * "Nautical Nightmare": Eridan's strife theme.
 * "Heir Conditioning": An unexpected remix of Beloved Tomboyish Daughter and Solar Sect of Mystic Wisdom ~ Nuclear Fusion – yes, of all things, two leitmotifs from Touhou · By Joren "Tensei" de Bruin. Prepare to Flip the Fuck Out.

[S] Equius: Seek the highb100d.
Another Alterniabound successor, HS 5338 (Equius: Seek the highb100d) has at least the same amount of songs as the previous flash, [S] Kanaya: Return to the core – or, for the sake of readability, Returniabound. Though unlike the last two flashes, only two of its songs are made by Toby "Radiation" Fox.
 * "Horschestra (STRONG Version)": What?? · A remix of by Alexander Rosetti
 * "Nepeta's Theme": A remix of by Toby "Radiation" Fox
 * "Blackest Heart (Miracles Edition)": Holy shit. · A remix of by Mark Hadley
 * "Midnight Calliope": Oh my fucking god. · By Mark Hadley
 * "Miracles": Hide me. · A slower, absolutely nightmarish remix of Miracles by Toby "Radiation" Fox honk :o)

Trollian Standoff
The song used in HS 5420 (3x SHOWDOWN COMBO.) By Joren "Tensei" de Bruin.

Warhammer of Zillyhoo
Listen and be awed by the chant of the Warhammer Of Zillyhoo. Used in HS 5579 (All: Behold glory of Zillyhoo) . Created and sung by Michael Guy Bowman

Black Rose/Green Sun
The song used in HS 5595 (Seer: descend). By Malcolm Brown.

At the Price of Oblivion
was used in part in HS 5596 (this panel). By Malcolm Brown.

Terezi's Records
They might actually be Gamzee's, but HS 5625 (Terezi is playing them).
 * "Trollcops": Based off a fanfic, of all things . By Erik "Jit" Scheele
 * "Havoc to be Wrought": An ominous sounding theme . By Thomas "EidolonOrpheus" Ferkol
 * "Rumble at the Rink": By Toby "Radiation" Fox
 * "Unlabeled Record": By Erik "Jit" Scheele. Resembles "Gymnopedie No. 1" by Erik Satie
 * XROM
 * I'm a Member of the Midnight Crew - 1909

I'm a Member of the Midnight Crew
By Eddie Morton.
 * HS 5625 (I'm a Member of the Midnight Crew - 1909) . The original!
 * . Used in HS 6844 ([S] DD: Ascend more casually.) Performed by David Ko.
 * by Michael Guy Bowman featuring Erik "Jit" Scheele on piano and Mark Nabors on theremin and accordion
 * Quoted at the start of Black.

BL1ND JUST1C3 : 1NV3ST1G4T1ON !!
The disk is scratched! Used in HS 5660 (Flip.) Partially a remix of "Sburban Jungle" . By Malcolm Brown with added effects by Toby "Radiation" Fox

Cascade
Featured in HS 6009 (The finale of Act 5), is a medley of four tracks:, , Savior of the Dreaming Dead and Black Hole/Green Sun. By Joren "Tensei" de Bruin, Clark Powell, Malcolm Brown, Toby "Radiation" Fox and Kelly Sadwin.

English
He is already here. The theme of HS 6011 (Intermission 2) . By Toby "Radiation" Fox.

Sick Bleats
Used in HS 6175 (this animation). Okay, so it's just the sound of a goat bleating. By Toby "Radiation" Fox.

Infinity Mechanism
Used in HS 6290 (the end of Act 6 Intermission 1) . By Thomas "EidolonOrpheus" Ferkol

Even in Death
Used in HS 6386 (Roxy: Sleepwalk) . By Clark 'Plazmataz' Powell.

Anbroids
Robot rap! Used in HS 6441 (RAP-OFF!!!!!!!!!!") . By Malcolm Brown.
 * , a remix of Anbroids from Homestuck Vol. 9

Time on My Side
Used in HS 6472 ([S] Prince of Heart: Rise up.). Partially a remix of both Beatdown and Black . By Joren "Tensei" de Bruin.

Weird moody horse shit
Not actually a song, but the background ambiance for HS 6715 (this flash). By Alexander Rosetti.

Rain
Used in HS 6720 ([S] ACT 6 ACT 3). By Clark Powell.

Ruins (With Strings)
Used in HS 6725 ([S] Jane: Proceed.) By Erik "Jit" Scheele and Michael Guy Bowman.

I Don't Want to Miss a Thing
Used in HS 6927 ([S] Terry: Fast forward to Liv.) A Michael Guy Bowman cover of a song originally perfomed by Aerosmith for the movie Armageddon. Written by Diane Warren.

Sweet Bro Theme Song
This song actually has nothing to do with Homestuck. Andrew Hussie, being the bastard he is, stole it from Dave Strider's comic and credited to the artists on HIS music team. It's on the credits page and everything. · By David Ko
 * · Remixed and vocals by Robert J! Lake

Removed Songs
The following songs have been removed from the comic and replaced by new ones. All Songs by Bill Bolin unless otherwise indicated.


 * Guardian, originally used in HS 2722 (Jade: Play a hauntingly relaxing bassline) replaced by "Gardener".
 * Nightlife, originally used in HS 2733 (Midnight Crew - Act 1031), replaced by "Dead Shuffle".
 * Rediscover Fusion Remix, originally used in HS 2730 (Jade: Open FreshJamz!) (among other songs), replaced by "Crystanthemums".
 * Kinetic Verdancy, orginally also used in HS 2730 (Jade: Open FreshJamz!) (among other songs), replaced by "Potential Verdancy".
 * Skaian Dreams (Remix), originally used in HS 2544 (John: Sleep) (the beginning of the song) and in HS 2551 (John: Wake up) (the later part of the song), replaced by ??? and ???
 * Mutiny, originally used in HS 2880 (Jade: Retrieve Package) replaced by "An Unbreakable Union".
 * Contention, originally used in HS 2970 (Dave: Strife) replaced by "Versus"
 * Guardian V2, originally used inHS 2926 (Jade: Dream up extra arms and play advanced bass solo) replaced by "The Beginning of Something really Excellent"
 * Several Remixes (of Kinetic Verdancy and others) and Shatterface by Jared Micks, originally used in HS 3620 (Rose and Dave: Shut up and jam), replaced by several other songs.
 * Several Beat Samples, originally used in HS 2238 (Dave's Beat machine) replaced by other beats.

Versions of the flash videos with their original music can be downloaded for free here.

Trivia

 * Despite this awe-inspiring list of sick beats, several of which are lyrical, no named character has ever been voiced in-comic in any way. The closest example is in [S] Descend, where the tracks "Squiddles Theme" and "Friendship Aneurysm" interrupt the song. The Squiddle from "Friendship Aneurysm" is named in the track itself, but this section does not play in the comic.
 * After the release of coloUrs and mayhem: Universe A, which had a number of lyrical tracks. Radiation released a few muses on the subject. In his opinion: mostly not canon, Squiddles and Plumbthroat excepted, "But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some lovely vocal interpretations!!!", which is the best advice of all.
 * Lord English releasing the Vast Honk can be considered canon, although it's questionable whether this counts as a voice.
 * Mark Hadley, the composer of Harlequin and Sburban Countdown previously provided official music for defunct sprite comic Kid Radd - Homestuck's multimedia predecessor. Hadley remixed two of his fan tunes (Bogey's Theme and Radd's Theme) to create the music that accompanied the comic's end sequence.