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{{Italic title}}{{Localized source|'''Opening (Squid Sisters)''' has only been named in Japanese as "Splatfest Match Opening" in Splatune. <br>'''Opening (Off the Hook)''' has only been named in Japanese as "Splatfest Match Opening" in Splatune 2. <br>'''Last Battle Opening''' is translated from the Japanese track name in Octotune. <br>'''Opening (Deep Cut)''' has only been named in Japanese as "Splatfest Match Opening" in Splatune 3.}}
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<div>
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|vocals =Mizo (in-game)<br>Ryley (in-game)
 
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|image = S2 Band Off the Hook.png
 
|title = ''Opening'' (Off the Hook)
<div>
|artist = [[Off the Hook]]
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{{Infobox/Music
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|title = ''Opening'' (C-Side)
|artist = [[C-Side]]
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|album = {{Splatune 3}}
|track no. = 1 (''Splatune 3'' Disc 1)<br>22 ([[Deep Cut Concert at Nintendo Live 2022|1st Deep Cut Concert]], ''Splatune 3'' Disc 4)
|genre = Rock
|bpm = 174.187
|length = 0:36
|audio = ''[[File:Opening.mp3]]''
|instrument1 = Guitar
|performer1 = [[List of guitarists for the Splatoon series#Yohske Yamamoto|Yohske Yamamoto]]
|instrument2 = Drums
|performer2 = [[Hideki Aoyama]]
}}
{{Infobox/Music
|image = S3 Band Deep Cut.png
|title = ''Opening'' (Deep Cut)
|artist = [[Deep Cut]]
|arrangement = [[Big Man]] (in-game)
|in s3 = [[Splatfest]] [[Regular Battle]] (Match start)
|album = {{Splatune 3}}
|track no. = 25 (''Splatune 3'' Disc 3)
|genre = Electronic
|bpm = 140
|length = 0:20
|audio = ''[[File:Match Start (Splatfest).mp3]]''<br>[[Tricolor Turf War]] version: ''[[File:Match Start (Tricolor Turf War).mp3]]''<br>[[Zombie vs. Skeleton vs. Ghost|Splatoween]] version: ''[[File:S3 Splatfest Opening (Splatoween).mp3]]''<br>Splatoween Tricolor version: ''[[File:S3 Splatfest Tricolor Opening (Splatoween).mp3]]''<br>[[Friends vs. Family vs. Solo|FrostyFest]] version: ''[[File:S3 Splatfest Opening (Frosty Fest).mp3]]''<br>FrostyFest Tricolor version: ''[[File:S3 Splatfest Tricolor Opening (FrostyFest).ogg]]''
}}
'''''Opening''''' is a [[Music|jingle]] originally performed by [[Squid Squad]].
'''''Opening''''' is a [[Music|jingle]] originally performed by [[Squid Squad]].


==Description==
==Description==
''Opening'' is a short guitar sequence with added drums and a reverb effect, and plays at the beginning of every [[Mode|multiplayer]] match in ''[[Splatoon]]'', as the camera pans out across the [[stage]], before being cut off by the players turning into their humanoid forms on the [[spawn point]]. Normally the full track does not play, but under lag, it may sometimes play the full track, and after it finishes, the silence continues as the camera pan repeats. This track is featured in ''[[Splatune (Splatoon Original Soundtrack)|Splatune]]''.
''Opening'' is a short rock jingle consisting of an electric guitar sequence with drums and a reverb effect. It plays at the beginning of every [[Mode|multiplayer]] match in {{S}}, as the camera pans out across the [[stage]], before being cut off by the players turning into their humanoid forms on the [[spawn point]]. Normally the full track does not play, but under lag, it may sometimes play the full track, and after it finishes, the silence continues as the camera pan repeats. This track is featured in ''[[Splatune (Splatoon Original Soundtrack)|Splatune]]''. In {{S3}}, this version of the song can sometimes play in the [[lobby]].


==Remixes and covers==
==Remixes and covers==
===''Opening'' (Wet Floor)===
No new Squid Squad songs appear in {{S2}} matches (later revealed to be due to the group's disbandment), with [[Wet Floor]] taking their place. Although their catalog consists mostly of all-new compositions, they also recorded a new version of the ''Opening'' jingle to play at the start of battles, sounding very similar to the original, yet with additional electronic influences. This version is included in ''[[Splatune 2 (Splatoon 2 Original Soundtrack)|Splatune 2]]''. In {{S3}}, this version of the song can sometimes play in the [[lobby]].
===''Opening'' (Squid Sisters)===
===''Opening'' (Squid Sisters)===
During [[Splatfest]]s in ''Splatoon'', all of the regular music was replaced with [[Squid Sisters]] songs. Therefore, instead of the standard Squid Squad version, a cover was used by the Squid Sisters, despite a lack of vocals. It is now a purely electronic production. It is featured in ''[[Splatune (Splatoon Original Soundtrack)|Splatune]]''. It was also used at the beginning of [[live performances]], and recordings of the intros from Shiokaraibu at Tokaigi 2016 and Shiokaraibu at Chokaigi 2016 can be found in ''[[Splatoon Live in Makuhari -Shiokalive-]]''.
During [[Splatfest]]s in {{S}}, all of the regular music was replaced with [[Squid Sisters]] songs. Therefore, instead of the standard [[Squid Squad]] version, a cover was used by the Squid Sisters, despite a lack of vocals. It is now a purely electronic production. It is featured in ''[[Splatune (Splatoon Original Soundtrack)|Splatune]]''. It was also used at the beginning of [[live performances]], and recordings of the intros from [[Shiokalive 2016|Shiokalive at Tokaigi 2016]] and [[Shiokalive at Chokaigi 2016]] can be found in ''[[Splatoon Live in Makuhari -Shiokalive-]]'', and the recording from [[Shiokalive at Cho Party 2016]] can be found in ''[[Splatoon 2 Live in Makuhari -Tentalive-]]''.


===''Opening'' (Wet Floor)===
===''Opening'' (Off the Hook)===
No new Squid Squad songs appear in ''[[Splatoon 2]]'' matches (later revealed to be due to the group's disbandment), with [[Wet Floor]] taking their place. Although their catalog consists mostly of all-new compositions, they also recorded a new version of the ''Opening'' jingle to play at the start of battles, sounding very similar to the original, yet with additional electronic influences. This version is included in ''[[Splatune 2 (Splatoon 2 Original Soundtrack)|Splatune 2]]''.
Like what the Squid Sisters did in ''Splatoon'', [[Off the Hook]] recorded a new version for use in Splatfests in ''Splatoon 2'', with heavy electronic production. Once again, it contains no vocals from Off the Hook. It is featured in ''Splatune 2''. It is also used at the beginning of live performances, and the recording of the intro from [[Haicalive at Tokaigi 2018]] can be found in [[Octotune (Splatoon 2 Original Soundtrack)|Octotune]].
 
===''Opening'' (C-Side)===
Similar to what Wet Floor did, ''Splatoon 3'' uses a cover of the ''Opening'' jingle by [[C-Side]] with a hard rock style, since they take the place of the main band in [[Mode|multiplayer]] matches, so their version plays at the start of every match. It consists of a deep electric guitar sequence with drums and a deeper drone noise, feeling more intense and rough than the other versions. Unlike the first two games, it has no vocals.


===''Opening'' (Off the Hook)===
===''Opening'' (Deep Cut)===
Like what the Squid Sisters did in ''Splatoon'', [[Off the Hook]] recorded a new version for use in Splatfests in ''Splatoon 2'', with heavy electronic production. Once again, it contains no vocals from Off the Hook. It is featured in ''Splatune 2''. It is also used at the beginning of [[live performances]], and recordings of the intros from [[Haicalive at Tokaigi 2018]] can be found in [[Octotune (Splatoon 2 Original Soundtrack)|Octotune]].
Since [[Deep Cut]] are the new idols, they composed a new version of the ''Opening'' jingle for use during all Splatfests in ''Splatoon 3'', replacing the standard C-Side version. It has no vocals, like the previous Splatfest versions, and uses drums and many electronic instruments, mainly synths, like most of their songs.


==Other versions==
==Other versions==
===[[Media:Frosty Fest Intro Music.mp3|''Opening'' (Off the Hook FrostyFest)]]===
===''Last Battle Opening''===
The [[Fam vs. Friend|FrostyFest]] was the first [[Splatfest]] to contain a special match intro, which is the standard Off the Hook version but with bells added, to suit the festive theme.
A minor key version of the [[Off the Hook]] version of the opening is heard at the beginning of [[Turf War (Octo Expansion)|Turf War]] in the ''[[Octo Expansion]]''. This version is extended as well, as it plays when [[Marina]] is explaining the instructions to [[Agent 8]]. It was also used in the [[Chaos vs. Order|Chaos vs. Order Splatfest]], albeit ending sooner, replacing the standard Off the Hook version. It is included in ''[[Octotune (Splatoon 2 Original Soundtrack)|Octotune]]''.
 
===[[Media:Frosty Fest Intro Music.mp3|''Opening'' (Family vs. Friends)]]===
[[Family vs. Friends]] was the first [[Splatfest]] to contain a special match intro, which is the standard Off the Hook version but with bells added to suit the festive theme.
 
===[[Media:Match Start (Tricolor Turf War).mp3|''Opening'' (Tricolor Turf War)]]===
An alternate version is used during [[Tricolor Turf War]] matches during Splatfests in {{S3}}, with sounding almost the same as the normal Splatfest version, but with some extra drums, that are much louder than any of the instruments.
 
===[[Media:S3 Splatfest Opening (Splatoween).mp3|''Opening'' (Zombie vs. Skeleton vs. Ghost)]]===
During the [[Zombie vs. Skeleton vs. Ghost]] Splatfest, a modified version was used, adding a rising and falling whistle sound and distant evil laughter. This version also had another variant for Tricolor Turf War.
 
===[[Media:S3 Splatfest Opening (Frosty Fest).mp3|''Opening'' (Friends vs. Family vs. Solo)]]===
During the [[Friends vs. Family vs. Solo]] Splatfest, a modified version was used, adding bells to suit the festive theme. This version also had another variant for Tricolor Turf War.
 
===[[Media:S3 Splatfest Opening (SpringFest).mp3|''Opening'' (Baby Chicks vs. Li'l Bunnies vs. Bear Cubs)]]===
During the [[Baby Chicks vs. Li'l Bunnies vs. Bear Cubs]] Splatfest, a third modification of ''Opening'' was used, using xylophones and fiddles to suit the springtime theme. This version also had another variant for Tricolor Turf War.


===''Last Battle Opening''===
===''Opening'' (C-Side, live version)===
A minor key version of the [[Off the Hook]] version of the opening is heard at the beginning of [[Turf War (Octo Expansion)|Turf War]] in the ''[[Octo Expansion]]''. This version is extended as well, as it plays when [[Marina]] is explaining the instructions to [[Agent 8]]. It was also used in the [[Chaos vs. Order]] Splatfest, albeit ending sooner, replacing the standard Off the Hook version. It is included in Octotune.
During [[Deep Cut Concert at Nintendo Live 2022]], a version of ''Opening'' by C-Side was performed before ''[[Clickbait]]''. This version is about 17 seconds long (the in-game version loops until the game is ready to start). During the repeating section, a cymbal roll is add and gets progressively louder until the end. During the last bar, several high notes are played, ending the short piece in a climax.
 
==Etymology==
The name comes from the fact that since the jingle plays at the start of every match, is the ''Opening'' of the battle.
 
===Names in other languages===
====Opening (Splatfest)====
{{Localized name
|Jap=フェスマッチ オープニング
|JapR=Fesumatchi ōpuningu
|JapM=Fes Match – Opening
}}
 
====Last Battle Opening====
{{Localized name
|color=Octo Expansion
|Jap=ラストバトル オープニング
|JapR=Rasutobatoru ōpuningu
|JapM=Last Battle Opening
}}


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[[Category:C-Side songs]]
[[Category:Deep Cut songs]]
[[Category:Music]]
[[Category:Music]]
[[Category:Splatoon music]]
[[Category:Splatoon 2 music]]
[[Category:Splatoon 3 music]]
[[Category:Splatoon Splatfest songs]]
[[Category:Splatoon 2 Splatfest songs]]
[[Category:Splatoon 3 Splatfest songs]]
[[Category:Lobby music]]

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Note: Opening (Squid Sisters) has only been named in Japanese as "Splatfest Match Opening" in Splatune.
Opening (Off the Hook) has only been named in Japanese as "Splatfest Match Opening" in Splatune 2.
Last Battle Opening is translated from the Japanese track name in Octotune.
Opening (Deep Cut) has only been named in Japanese as "Splatfest Match Opening" in Splatune 3.
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Opening (Squid Squad)
S Band Squid Squad.jpg
Artist Squid Squad
Arrangement Ancient-corp.
Yuzo Koshiro (Arrangement Supervisor)
Vocals Hiroaki Takeuchi
Ichiya (in-game)
Guitar Susumu Nishikawa
Yoshihiko Haga
Ichiya (in-game)
Bass TABOKUN
Quinn (in-game)
Drums Akira Tsuneoka
Murasaki (in-game)
Keyboards Nami (in-game)
Game Splatoon
Splatoon 3
Heard in
Splatoon
Multiplayer (Match start)
Heard in
Splatoon 3
lobby
Album Splatune
Fresh Kids (in-game)
Track list no. 1 (Splatune Disc 1)
Genre Rock
BPM 192
Length 0:17
Audio file

Opening (Squid Sisters)
S Band Squid Sisters.jpg
Artist Squid Sisters
Game Splatoon
Heard in
Splatoon
Splatfest Regular Battle (Match start)
Album Splatune
Splatoon Live in Makuhari
Splatoon 2 Live in Makuhari
Track list no. 2 (Splatune Disc 2)
1 (1st Concert, Splatoon Live in Makuhari)
10 (2nd Concert, Splatoon Live in Makuhari)
1 (Cho Party 2016, Splatoon Live in Makuhari)
Genre Electronic
Pop
BPM 154
Length 0:14
Audio file

Opening (Wet Floor)
S2 Band Wet Floor.jpg
Artist Wet Floor
Vocals Mizo (in-game)
Ryley (in-game)
Guitar Mizo (in-game)
Ryley (in-game)
Bass Neil (in-game)
Drums Kei Yamazaki
Candi (in-game)
Game Splatoon 2
Splatoon 3
Heard in
Splatoon 2
Multiplayer (Match start)
Heard in
Splatoon 3
lobby
Album Splatune 2
Track list no. 1 (Splatune 2 Disc 1)
Genre Rock
Electronic
BPM 131
Length 0:27
Audio file

Opening (Off the Hook)
S2 Band Off the Hook.png
Artist Off the Hook
Game Splatoon 2
Heard in
Splatoon 2
Splatfest Regular Battle (Match start)
Album Splatune 2
Octotune
Track list no. 2 (Splatune 2 Disc 2)
1 (1st Concert, Octotune Disc 2)
Genre Electronic
Pop
BPM 148
Length 0:20
Audio file
FrostyFest version:

Last Battle Opening
S2 Band Off the Hook.png
Artist Off the Hook
Game Splatoon 2
Heard in
Splatoon 2
Splatfest Regular Battle (Chaos vs. Order only, match start)
Escape Boss Turf War
Album Octotune
Track list no. 29 (Octotune Disc 1)
Genre Electronic
Pop
BPM 148
Length 0:33
Audio file

Opening (C-Side)
S3 Band C-Side.jpg
Artist C-Side
Guitar Yohske Yamamoto
Drums Hideki Aoyama
Game Splatoon 3
Heard in
Splatoon 3
Multiplayer (Match start)
Album Splatune 3
Track list no. 1 (Splatune 3 Disc 1)
22 (1st Deep Cut Concert, Splatune 3 Disc 4)
Genre Rock
BPM 174.187
Length 0:36
Audio file

Opening is a jingle originally performed by Squid Squad.

Description

Opening is a short rock jingle consisting of an electric guitar sequence with drums and a reverb effect. It plays at the beginning of every multiplayer match in Splatoon, as the camera pans out across the stage, before being cut off by the players turning into their humanoid forms on the spawn point. Normally the full track does not play, but under lag, it may sometimes play the full track, and after it finishes, the silence continues as the camera pan repeats. This track is featured in Splatune. In Splatoon 3, this version of the song can sometimes play in the lobby.

Remixes and covers

Opening (Wet Floor)

No new Squid Squad songs appear in Splatoon 2 matches (later revealed to be due to the group's disbandment), with Wet Floor taking their place. Although their catalog consists mostly of all-new compositions, they also recorded a new version of the Opening jingle to play at the start of battles, sounding very similar to the original, yet with additional electronic influences. This version is included in Splatune 2. In Splatoon 3, this version of the song can sometimes play in the lobby.

Opening (Squid Sisters)

During Splatfests in Splatoon, all of the regular music was replaced with Squid Sisters songs. Therefore, instead of the standard Squid Squad version, a cover was used by the Squid Sisters, despite a lack of vocals. It is now a purely electronic production. It is featured in Splatune. It was also used at the beginning of live performances, and recordings of the intros from Shiokalive at Tokaigi 2016 and Shiokalive at Chokaigi 2016 can be found in Splatoon Live in Makuhari -Shiokalive-, and the recording from Shiokalive at Cho Party 2016 can be found in Splatoon 2 Live in Makuhari -Tentalive-.

Opening (Off the Hook)

Like what the Squid Sisters did in Splatoon, Off the Hook recorded a new version for use in Splatfests in Splatoon 2, with heavy electronic production. Once again, it contains no vocals from Off the Hook. It is featured in Splatune 2. It is also used at the beginning of live performances, and the recording of the intro from Haicalive at Tokaigi 2018 can be found in Octotune.

Opening (C-Side)

Similar to what Wet Floor did, Splatoon 3 uses a cover of the Opening jingle by C-Side with a hard rock style, since they take the place of the main band in multiplayer matches, so their version plays at the start of every match. It consists of a deep electric guitar sequence with drums and a deeper drone noise, feeling more intense and rough than the other versions. Unlike the first two games, it has no vocals.

Opening (Deep Cut)

Since Deep Cut are the new idols, they composed a new version of the Opening jingle for use during all Splatfests in Splatoon 3, replacing the standard C-Side version. It has no vocals, like the previous Splatfest versions, and uses drums and many electronic instruments, mainly synths, like most of their songs.

Other versions

Last Battle Opening

A minor key version of the Off the Hook version of the opening is heard at the beginning of Turf War in the Octo Expansion. This version is extended as well, as it plays when Marina is explaining the instructions to Agent 8. It was also used in the Chaos vs. Order Splatfest, albeit ending sooner, replacing the standard Off the Hook version. It is included in Octotune.

Opening (Family vs. Friends)

Family vs. Friends was the first Splatfest to contain a special match intro, which is the standard Off the Hook version but with bells added to suit the festive theme.

Opening (Tricolor Turf War)

An alternate version is used during Tricolor Turf War matches during Splatfests in Splatoon 3, with sounding almost the same as the normal Splatfest version, but with some extra drums, that are much louder than any of the instruments.

Opening (Zombie vs. Skeleton vs. Ghost)

During the Zombie vs. Skeleton vs. Ghost Splatfest, a modified version was used, adding a rising and falling whistle sound and distant evil laughter. This version also had another variant for Tricolor Turf War.

Opening (Friends vs. Family vs. Solo)

During the Friends vs. Family vs. Solo Splatfest, a modified version was used, adding bells to suit the festive theme. This version also had another variant for Tricolor Turf War.

Opening (Baby Chicks vs. Li'l Bunnies vs. Bear Cubs)

During the Baby Chicks vs. Li'l Bunnies vs. Bear Cubs Splatfest, a third modification of Opening was used, using xylophones and fiddles to suit the springtime theme. This version also had another variant for Tricolor Turf War.

Opening (C-Side, live version)

During Deep Cut Concert at Nintendo Live 2022, a version of Opening by C-Side was performed before Clickbait. This version is about 17 seconds long (the in-game version loops until the game is ready to start). During the repeating section, a cymbal roll is add and gets progressively louder until the end. During the last bar, several high notes are played, ending the short piece in a climax.

Etymology

The name comes from the fact that since the jingle plays at the start of every match, is the Opening of the battle.

Names in other languages

Opening (Splatfest)

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese フェスマッチ オープニング
Fesumatchi ōpuningu
Fes Match – Opening

Last Battle Opening

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese ラストバトル オープニング
Rasutobatoru ōpuningu
Last Battle Opening