Ninjago Soundtrack/Rise of the Snakes

The following is a list of all the themes and soundtracks first introduced in the first season of Ninjago.
==Serpentine theme==
The Serpentine theme is often played as a harpsichord and evokes a more mysterious and sinister vibe. The theme was reprised numerous times throughout the first four seasons as well as the eleventh season to accompany the Pyro Vipers' appearances.
==The Postman's theme==
The Postman's theme is often played with a flute, giving a more innocent and cheerful vibe to the Mailman whenever he appears on-screen. It is calm and somewhat bored-sounding, as represents the Postman's long and tedious journeys to deliver mail, such as when he has to climb up the Mountain of Impossible Height to get to the Monastery of Spinjitzu.
The theme has been reprised numerous times since it was introduced, up to season thirteen. It is exemplified in the track "Trouble Around the Corner" and also appeared in the track "Ninjaball Run." It also appeared in a more heroic and exciting rendition in "Awakening the Devourer" even though the Postman was not involved in the scene.
==Samurai X theme==
This theme was originally used whenever Nya appeared in her Samurai X form. It has a jaunty and exciting sound to it, as the appearance of Samurai X would often mean the ninja were saved from a perilous situation. Some tracks featuring this theme include "Ninja vs. Samurai" and " Torchfire Mountain". The original theme was later reprised in Crystalized, upon Nya resuming the mantle of said title.
The theme was later was adopted by P.I.X.A.L., the new Samurai X, and electronic-sounding drums were added to match P.I.X.A.L.'s digital characteristic.
A new rendition played when the ninja trained in the Royal Palace in "The Jade Princess", and in "Questing for Quests" and "A Big Splash", although the scenes that the theme was used in were not connected with Samurai X.
==Zane's theme==
Zane's theme originally served as the theme for Dr. Julien and occassionally his son, Zane. The theme has been reprised numerous times throughout the series, naturally in the presence of Dr. Julien or Zane. The theme sounds more nostalgic and innocent, and is often played with strings and a celesta. The theme is exemplified by tracks such as "Zane and the Tinkerer Reunite" and "The Memory Switch."
The theme has also been reprised in other tracks; in Season Three, it was reprised in "Borg Industries" with a techno vibe to it. In the season finale, a vocal rendition was used in "Built To Protect" when Zane was looking back at his memories. In Season Eleven, an evil sounding rendition was made for the Ice Emperor.
===Zane's True Potential===
This track, first accompanying Zane's True Potential in "Tick Tock," was later used for Jay's True Potential in "One Bitten, Twice Shy," Cole's True Potential in "The Royal Blacksmiths," Kai's True Potential in "The Green Ninja," and twice when the ninja are combating the Great Devourer in "Day of the Great Devourer" (first in the junkyard with the Ultra Sonic Raider, later in Ninjago Park). However, this is not a theme, just a recurring track.
==Green Ninja theme==
The Green Ninja theme is often played with a flute or horns, and doubles as a theme for Lloyd Garmadon, who is the Green Ninja. The theme has been reprised numerous times all throughout the series. Various renditions have been used, including a sad and mournful version ("Mourning The Green Ninja") and a triumphant and uplifting version. The track "Revealing The Green Ninja" embodies various versions of the theme.
== Garmadon family theme ==
The Garmadon family theme serves as one of two themes for Garmadon; it is often played by strings. The theme has been reprised numerous times all throughout the series, up to and including season eight. The theme represents the good side of Garmadon's character, which breaks through at the end of season two, as well as the conflict between Lloyd and his father when he was evil. The theme has often been reprised through sad renditions, in tracks such as "A Family Divided," "Horns of Destruction," "Something's Gotten Into Lloyd," and the climax of "Cursing Chen's Army."
Garmadon's theme appeared prominently from seasons one to four, up until Garmadon's sacrifice. It was briefly reprised in the Curseworld episodes in Season 5, it was used in the scene where Lloyd was held up the statue in "Day of the Departed" during Pythor's attack on him and Misako in the Corridor of Elders, and it appeared was more frequently reprised towards the end of Season 8, to showcase the return of this conflict following Garmadon's resurrection. It was featured prominently in the tracks "This Doesn't End Now" and "Garmadon's True Potential." It would continue to be used throughout seasons nine and ten, for example, in "Tornado Of Recreation".
==Lloyd Garmadon's theme==
Lloyd Garmadon's theme served as the theme for Lloyd's "evil" side, when he tried to be like his father. The theme was often reprised in season one, although it has not been used since, as the Green Ninja theme now represents Lloyd. Lloyd's theme is more sinister sounding, with the plucking of strings giving it some resemblance to the Serpentine theme. The tracks "Pythor P. Chumsworth," "Lloyd Unleashes the Serpentine" and "Battle in Jamanakai Village" exemplify Lloyd's theme.
==Pythor's theme==
Pythor's theme has been reprised numerous times throughout the series, naturally in the presence of Pythor. The theme is a more deceptive and sinister sounding theme, and is often played with a cello. The tracks "Pythor P. Chumsworth" and "Pythor's Betrayal" exemplify Pythor's theme.
==Falcon theme==
The Falcon theme serve as the theme for Zane's ally, the Falcon. The Falcon theme is prominently played with strings in a fast-paced manner. The theme has appeared various times throughout the series' run. It is exemplified by the track "Falcon Chase." A new rendition with a more electronic feel of the theme was composed for "Snake Jaguar".
==The Great Devourer's theme==
The Great Devourer's theme serves as the theme for the Great Devourer. The theme has been reprised sporadically throughout the series, naturally in the presence of the Devourer or if it's mentioned. The theme is mysterious and eerie, accompanied by deep chants and vocals, flutes, and brass. The theme is exemplified by tracks such as "Awakening the Devourer" and "Taking the Bait." The Devourer's theme has appeared several times in the series; elements of it were used in season three in the track "Curse of the Golden Master," while "Taking the Bait" was reprised in season eight during the flashback to Harumi's childhood.
==Gallery==
The Mailman - Jay's Parents
Jay Vincent - Ninjago Soundtrack - Ninja vs. Samurai (from Episode 6- The Snake King)
Michael Kramer - Ninjago Soundtrack - Falcon Chase (From Season 1, Episode 7)
Jay Vincent - Ninjago Soundtrack - Zane vs. the Guardian (from Episode 7- Tick Tock)
Jay Vincent - Ninjago Soundtrack - The Memory Switch (from Episode 7- Tick Tock)
Jay Vincent - Ninjago Soundtrack - Zane's True Potential (from Episode 7- Tick Tock)
A Family Divided
Jay Vincent - Ninjago Soundtrack - Torchfire Mountain (Ep.12- The Rise of the Great Devourer)
Jay Vincent - Ninjago Soundtrack - Awakening the Devourer (Ep. 12- The Rise of the Great Devourer)
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