History AwesomeMusic / Kirby

* As per Kirby standards, the final boss themes are fantastic. [[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5BQ-PTE8Skc&pp=ygUcdGhlIHN0YXIgY29ucXVlcmluZyB0cmF2ZWxlcg%3D%3D "The Star-Conquering Traveler"]] is particularly good in that it feels like the natural culmination of all the villains' themes, with its length and scope rivaling that of [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyVI "Dancing Mad"]].

** The Music/GaMetal version of [[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=A1Oq7P2n4fQ the five phases]] makes the music that was already amazing even ''more'' amazing, just like it did with Star Dream’s three phases from ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''.

** The Music/GaMetal version of [[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=A1Oq7P2n4fQ the five phases]] makes the music that was already epic even ''more'' amazing, just like it did with Star Dream’s three phases from ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''.

** The Music/GaMetal version of [[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=A1Oq7P2n4fQ the five phases]] makes the music that was already epic even ''more'' epic, just like it did with Star Dream’s three phases from ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''.

** The Music/GaMetal version of [[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=A1Oq7P2n4fQ the five phases]] makes the music that was already epic even ''more'' epic, just like it did with Star Dream’s three phases from Kirby: Planet Robobot.

** The Music/GaMetal version of the [[https://youtu.be/Y7N0ulS1AxA three phases from the Star Dream fight]] makes music that was already epic even ''more'' epic.

* [[https://youtu.be/sl3fSUqcYpo Crazy Rolling in Money (or Money Machine)]], President Haltmann's battle theme, starts with a darker rendition of "The Noble Haltmann" before shifting into a more ominous piece that gets more erratic and crazy as it goes on, perfectly fitting the fight it plays in. When you discover Haltmann's backstory, it makes a lot of sense. [[https://youtu.be/HcteFJFLLXY Loveless Command]] also qualifies. For a tragic villain, he has a chill theme.

* [[https://youtu.be/sl3fSUqcYpo Money Machine/Crazy Rolling in Money]], President Haltmann's battle theme, starts with a darker rendition of "The Noble Haltmann" before shifting into a more ominous piece that gets more erratic and crazy as it goes on, perfectly fitting the fight it plays in. When you discover Haltmann's backstory, it makes a lot of sense. [[https://youtu.be/HcteFJFLLXY Loveless Command]] also qualifies. For a tragic villain, he has a chill theme.

* [[https://youtu.be/sl3fSUqcYpo Money Machine / Crazy Rolling in Money]], President Haltmann's battle theme, starts with a darker rendition of "The Noble Haltmann" before shifting into a more ominous piece that gets more erratic and crazy as it goes on, perfectly fitting the fight it plays in. When you discover Haltmann's backstory, it makes a lot of sense. [[https://youtu.be/HcteFJFLLXY Loveless Command]] also qualifies. For a tragic villain, he has a chill theme.

* Money Machine or [[https://youtu.be/sl3fSUqcYpo Crazy Rolling in Money]], President Haltmann's battle theme, starts with a darker rendition of "The Noble Haltmann" before shifting into a more ominous piece that gets more erratic and crazy as it goes on, perfectly fitting the fight it plays in. When you discover Haltmann's backstory, it makes a lot of sense. [[https://youtu.be/HcteFJFLLXY Loveless Command]] also qualifies. For a tragic villain, he has a chill theme.

* [[https://youtu.be/sl3fSUqcYpo Crazy Rolling in Money]], President Haltmann's battle theme, starts with a darker rendition of "The Noble Haltmann" before shifting into a more ominous piece that gets more erratic and crazy as it goes on, perfectly fitting the fight it plays in. When you discover Haltmann's backstory, it makes a lot of sense. [[https://youtu.be/HcteFJFLLXY Loveless Command]] also qualifies. For a tragic villain, he has a chill theme.

* [[https://youtu.be/VOwsYDtnFOE Bright Spinning Planet]] is notably darker and more foreboding than most ''Kirby'' title themes, which fits ''Planet Robobot''[='=]s tone very well.

** The [[https://youtu.be/JPeLPKcU0Hc first phase]] of the final boss, "VS. Star Dream"("Mind in a PROGRAM"), is a climactic track, that has some extremely striking similarities to "CROWNED" and "Fatal Blooms in Moonlight". If you listen carefully, it even plays parts from "Havoc aboard the Halberd" from ''Kirby Super Star'', which is quite fitting, as you're controlling the Halberd itself.
** The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leRadCscOKA second phase]] "Virtual Space Manipulator"/"Vs. Access Ark" ("Intermezzo Without a Leader"), on the other hand, sounds calm and ambient, but also manages to sound menacing at the same time. [[http://lunarhalo24.tumblr.com/post/145984697048/spoilers-for-kirby-planet-robobot-heres-a-fun A closer examination]] reveals that this is 02's theme, sped up and missing its melody.
** The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tK1_m7f1UhA third and final phase]], "P-R-O-G-R-A-M" ("Vagrant Counting Song of Retrospection"), is a similarly climactic techno track, being a BossRemix of Bright Spinning Planet, but one that sounds completely different from the original that sounds perfect for fighting what seems to be NOVA. It helps that "Milky Way Wishes: Shooting" from ''Super Star'' is sampled halfway through.

** The [[https://youtu.be/JPeLPKcU0Hc first phase]] of the final boss, "VS. Star Dream", is a climactic track, that has some extremely striking similarities to "CROWNED" and "Fatal Blooms in Moonlight". If you listen carefully, it even plays parts from "Havoc aboard the Halberd" from ''Kirby Super Star'', which is quite fitting, as you're controlling the Halberd itself.
** The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leRadCscOKA second phase]] ("Intermezzo Without a Leader"), on the other hand, sounds calm and ambient, but also manages to sound menacing at the same time. [[http://lunarhalo24.tumblr.com/post/145984697048/spoilers-for-kirby-planet-robobot-heres-a-fun A closer examination]] reveals that this is 02's theme, sped up and missing its melody.
** The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tK1_m7f1UhA third and final phase]], Vagrant Counting Song of Retrospection, is a similarly climactic techno track, being a BossRemix of Bright Spinning Planet, but one that sounds completely different from the original that sounds perfect for fighting what seems to be NOVA. It helps that "Milky Way Wishes: Shooting" from ''Super Star'' is sampled halfway through.

* As per Kirby standards, the final boss themes are fantastic. "The Star-Conquering Traveler" is particularly good in that it feels like the natural culmination of all the villains' themes, with its length and scope rivaling that of [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyVI "Dancing Mad"]].

** The [[third and final phase, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tK1_m7f1UhA]] Vagrant Counting Song of Retrospection, is a similarly climactic techno track, being a BossRemix of Bright Spinning Planet, but one that sounds completely different from the original that sounds perfect for fighting what seems to be NOVA. It helps that "Milky Way Wishes: Shooting" from ''Super Star'' is sampled halfway through.

** The third and final phase, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tK1_m7f1UhA Vagrant Counting Song of Retrospection]], is a similarly climactic techno track, being a BossRemix of Bright Spinning Planet, but one that sounds completely different from the original that sounds perfect for fighting what seems to be NOVA. It helps that "Milky Way Wishes: Shooting" from ''Super Star'' is sampled halfway through.

* [[https://youtu.be/bGUZG8V1OMU Shiver Star]]. [[SlippySlideyIceWorld Ice worlds]] have the best music, huh?

* [[https://youtu.be/cEfpKtXJI-w Above the Clouds]] is a charming Butter Building rendition for Shiver Star. It was brought back in Planet Robobot.
* It doesn't end there: [[https://youtu.be/AbeezEHMnkg Ruins]], which is a very mysterious but peaceful track which perfectly befits traveling and discovering ruins of an ancient land.

* And to top it all off, the credits music, [[https://youtu.be/8Jj4JtAW4-s Project K-64]], which is a catchy beat that can easily fulfill the player with a sense of accomplishment with having completed another ''Kirby'' game in the lineup.

* The [[https://youtu.be/Pcpqi36_s48 opening theme]], even for a more obscure game like this, is most certainly one to remember - in fact, Masahiro Sakurai had not forgotten about it, having sampled it in [[https://youtu.be/pPdutb_6DZU&t=12s Rosalina's reveal trailer]] in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros [=3Ds/WiiU=]''.

** The ''Kirby 64'' Boss Battle theme was remixed for Yin-Yarn's battle theme. [[https://youtu.be/P6ZOgDBKdAw And it is awesome.]] [[https://youtu.be/C_y4ubslo0Q And then it took some Invincible Candy.]]

* "[[https://youtu.be/ahNRLyFlfwI Road to Victory]]", the music from the Kirby GCN trailer is just amazing. It was brought back in this game as the theme for normal bosses in [[BossRush The Arena]].

* "[[https://youtu.be/4sdBPRliIkM Another Dimension]]" (not to be confused with the final boss stage), for the [[AnotherDimension otherworldly segments]] where a purple wall of doom slowly covers the area has a frantic yet intense tune.

* In contrast to the final boss, the staff credits, "[[https://youtu.be/rb6MMKV6dPY Return to Dream Land]]" is a very upbeat and calming tune that still manages to sound incredible, especially further on in.

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=894EsXEUw_E Core Kabula Surprise!]], a remix of the Mint Leaf/Superspicy Curry theme.

* Whenever you fight Greater Doomer, [[https://youtu.be/fSkMBf3bPak an orchestral, more intense version of the Sphere Doomer theme]] will play in the background.
* For the battle with Dark Taranza, we get a remix of Taranza's theme. [[https://youtu.be/Pmpa8bFMfDg It makes for a somber yet intense battle theme.]]

** [[https://youtu.be/1UtCYDuetHg A suitably intense remix]] of the boss theme from ''Return to Dream Land'' that really sounds more like a boss fight now.

** As a Youtube commenter says, [[https://youtu.be/GFQQ3Bo1mHo "A new composer joined the team for this game: Yuuta Ogasawara. He composed this track, and it's my favorite in the game! Talk about a good first impression."]]

** When playing as Marx in Guest Star mode, you face Morpho Knight for the FinalBoss as usual. Only, instead of the latter's theme playing throughout the fight, you get to hear a remix of Marx's theme from ''Videogame/KirbySuperStar'' '''[[https://youtu.be/8wcD9JX-6YY in all of its glory]]'''. It's just as badass as before, but this time it includes a full orchestra as per usual ''Kirby'' games! Combined with the situation, it hypes you up for the fight and gives you the feeling that ''[[MookHorrorShow you]]'' [[MookHorrorShow are the boss instead]]!

* "[[https://youtu.be/4Sw6U7RTF7g Secret Area: HAL Room]]" is an amazing medley of the main themes from the previous ''Kirby'' games on the Nintendo Switch: first ''VideoGame/KirbyStarAllies'', then ''VideoGame/KirbyFighters2'', and finally ''VideoGame/SuperKirbyClash''. There's also a [[https://youtu.be/z8uJKn-6Wr8 chiptune version]] that plays at the Burning, Churning Power Plant's HAL Room.

* [[https://youtube.com/watch?v=9PSu2LBm8xw Silver Snow Story]], despite only playing in one stage, is a wintery remix of Peanut Plains that gives this feeling of a casual stroll on a snowy mountain and sounds really relaxing.

* [[https://youtube.com/watch?v=9PSu2LBm8xw Sliver Snow Story]], despite only playing in one stage, is a wintery remix of Peanut Plains that gives this feeling of a casual stroll on a snowy mountain and sounds really relaxing.

* "[[https://youtu.be/dNY7_FZE0fU VS. Dangerous Beast]]", the main boss theme, is sweeping yet sinister, perfectly reflecting the larger nature of the threats Kirby is facing in the game. On a similar note, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLY3SbVhqZM Smell of a Scary Beast]]", the pre-boss area theme, encapsulates the ominous feel as you approach the battle ahead, ending with a ScareChord that lends itself perfectly into the beginning of "VS. Dangerous Beast".

* The suspensful [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1dO6mvFjD4 Pitch Black Horror]], a glitchy, techno DarkReprise of the main theme, really emphazizes the haunted house aesthetic.

* The official soundtrack concludes with these official [[https://youtu.be/0HFNLACL72E boss]] and [[https://youtu.be/ugqHiN8VOY0 stage]] medleys. The former arranges "Dyna Blade's Nest," "Mid-Boss Battle," "Battle with an Enormous Boss," "VS. Meta Knight," "VS. Marx" and "The Greatest Warrior in the Galaxy" in an electronic style, which perfectly fits the adrenaline rush given throughout most of these battles. The latter arranges "Helper's Rest," "Green Greens," "Peanut Plains," "Sea Stage" and "Boarding the Halberd" in an acoustic style, offering a relaxing feeling.

* [[https://youtu.be/T9CGTMDkybQ Dense Fog Today]] is an impressive mix of mysterious, creepy ambience, and an infectious hip-hop style beat that perfectly captures the feeling of riding through the unknown fog.

** [[https://youtu.be/iQM3QpF5JAM The first movement, "Playful Star-Destroying"]], is equal parts heroic, intimidating, and melancholy, perfectly reflecting the nature of the boss and everything that is at stake.

* "[[https://youtu.be/dNY7_FZE0fU VS. Dangerous Beast]]", the main boss theme, is sweeping yet sinister, perfectly reflecting the larger nature of the threats Kirby is facing in the game. On a similar note, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLY3SbVhqZM Smell of a Scary Beast]]", the pre-boss area theme, perfectly encapsulates the ominous feel as you approach the battle ahead, ending with a ScareChord that lends itself perfectly into the beginning of "VS. Dangerous Beast".
* "[[https://youtu.be/M52U0IjPFBc Abandoned Beach]]" is a lively yet serene tropical tune which perfectly fits the mood for an abandoned, yet picturesque tropical beach.

* "[[https://youtu.be/pQBl7BoSgbw The Raging Lion Roars]]", Leongar's boss theme, is fierce and bestial, perfectly reflecting the determination of Leongar to feast on Kirby's hide. It gets especially dramatic later on, perfectly timed to when Forgo assumes more direct control of Leongar and he devolves even further into a feral beast.
* "[[https://youtu.be/NnCVBxn3Sq4 Hunted by the Beast]]", Fecto Forgo's battle theme, sounds like something out of ''Franchise/ResidentEvil'', which is perfectly fitting for a battle against a [[BodyHorror bodily-horrific]] BlobMonster that's chasing you out of sheer anger and hate. It also conveys a sense of dread for little escape; there's nowhere else to run but ahead, and fighting this creature off only feels like delaying your imminent doom.

* "[[https://youtu.be/dNY7_FZE0fU VS. Dangerous Beast]]", the main boss theme, is sweeping yet sinister, perfectly reflecting the larger nature of the threats Kirby is facing in the game. On a similar note, "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLY3SbVhqZM Smell of a Scary Beast]]", the pre-boss area theme, perfectly encapsulates the ominous feel as you approach the battle ahead, ending with a ScareChord that lends itself perfectly into the beginning of "VS. Dangerous Beast".

* "[[https://youtu.be/1HzkMxiL3Zo Roar of Dedede]]", is a hard hitting remix of King Dedede's theme fitting of the intensity he has as a member of the Beast Pack, with the percussion of striking steel ringing throughout the theme and capped off by the roars of the king himself!

* "[[https://youtu.be/dNY7_FZE0fU VS. Dangerous Beast]]", the main boss theme, is sweeping yet sinister, perfectly reflecting the larger nature of the threats Kirby is facing in the game.

* On the other hand the suspensful song [[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=R1dO6mvFjD4 Pitch Black Horror]], a glitchy, techno DarkReprise of the main theme, really emphazizes the haunted house asethetic.

* On the other hand the suspensful song [[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=R1dO6mvFjD4 Pitch Black Horror]], a glitchy, techno ''Dark Reprise'' of the main theme, really emphazizes the haunted house asethetic.

* And Pitch Black Horror is a ambient but incredibly good ''Dark Reprise'' of the main theme.

* While not official, it would be a disservice to not bring up the glorious live [[https://youtu.be/EIP3HdFl-JM big band fusion cover]] of Meta Knight's Revenge by The 8-bit Big Band, which was so good that it ended up [[https://nintendowire.com/news/2022/04/04/the-8-bit-band-wins-grammy-for-their-cover-of-meta-knights-revenge-from-kirby-super-star/ winning]] a ''UsefulNotes/GrammyAward'' for best instrumental/a capella arrangement.

* The incredibly funky "[[https://youtu.be/IMNH9f91B_Y Invasion at the House of Horrors]]" sounds like something straight out of ''Film/{{Ghostbusters}}''.

* [[https://youtu.be/8FbVEw1qqnk Sky Stage]] is a bouncy, excited-sounding level theme which perfectly fits Kirby going on an adventure across a fleet of airships.

* [[https://youtu.be/6MjJyJPT4To Minecart Riding]] is a triumphant version of Sky Stage from ''Kirby's Adventure'', and makes going on a rampage in a minecart while moving between areas even more rewarding.

** There's all of its official remixes too: ''[[https://youtu.be/em38OJOcA4o Dream Land 3]]'', ''[[https://youtu.be/KOGjIBD9UfY Kirby 64]]'', and ''[[https://youtu.be/-vxZrDSPF0Y Epic Yarn]]''. And that's not even getting into the ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' remixes: [[https://youtu.be/WJsnjQa4Byw Dream Land (64)]] from the original, [[https://youtu.be/wFuB2GDO-_0 Fountain of Dreams]] from ''Melee'', and [[https://youtu.be/tKXU-8DMndQ the metal version]] from ''Brawl''. ''Especially Brawl''. To put ''Brawl''[='s=] "Gourmet Race" metal remix in perspective, the original version uploaded by [=SilvaGunner=][[note]]the original Silva, not [[Music/SiIvaGunner the high-quality ripper]][[/note]] had amassed over ''a million'' views before it and the rest of her massive library of video game music was unfortunately taken down. When she returned, the new video racked up over '''triple''' that. One official remix deserves special mention: [[VideoGame/KirbyCanvasCurse Paint]] [[https://youtu.be/SpkMWSrb-_4 Panic]]. The first four notes [[BaitAndSwitch lead the player to believe it's just gonna be another bland upbeat boss theme,]] until you hear that sweet opening riff kicking off a fast-paced techno version of the epic track we know and love.
** [[https://youtu.be/mxfaX35Bz04 Corn Hall]], commonly nicknamed [[FanNickname "The Second Helping" or "Hilltop Chase"]] by fans. While not as popular as the other one, it still manages to be just as amazing.

** [[https://youtu.be/mSbs9JsA0Gs vs Meta Knight]] is one of the tenser boss themes in the series, and no doubt one of the most famous, thanks to its high speed, menacing tone befitting a honorable warrior, [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking and its startling resemblance to]] [[Franchise/{{Metroid}} Ridley's theme]].

** [[https://youtu.be/mZbKx2XHW28 Revenge of Meta Knight's ending theme, "My Friend and the Sunset"]] would not sound out of place in a old SpaghettiWestern flick.

** Made [[https://youtu.be/CJRGNy8TJ8E better]] in Super Star Ultra.

* [[https://youtu.be/Nj6pkTO9AEA The credits music]]. If you think that's beautiful, [[https://youtu.be/MVt1SigcvYI check out the Acoustic version.]]

** ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' in general has some brilliant music, such as Galacta Knight's theme, [[https://youtu.be/r2Fcd2uKDew The Greatest Warrior in the Galaxy]] and [[https://youtu.be/T4D83hGJyP0 Flying Fortress, Kabula]].
** [[https://youtu.be/hSZXlp7lcDU Battle with an Enormous Boss]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZKhYQXNpXY Heavy Lobster]]. Two pieces of epic music for some epic bosses. The former being a remix of the epic remix of Castle Lololo from ''VideoGame/KirbyAirRide''.
** [[https://youtu.be/kln77dTmdMo Marx Soul Appears]], the tune that plays in the cutscene directly before the Marx Soul battle, is a wonderfully sinister piece that, while foreboding, gets you ready to finish off your True Arena run by wiping out the traitorous jester completely.
** Between the bosses in Helper to Hero is a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3HrMGbjNEQ soothing rearrangement of the Ripple Star stage select theme]] from ''VideoGame/Kirby64TheCrystalShards''. A perfect theme to simply take a breather and relax between the game's tough-as-nails bosses. The rearrangement would make a reappearance [[https://youtu.be/4gZcHcmX0-0 with higher quality instruments]] in ''VideoGame/KirbyTripleDeluxe'', sounding even better.

* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxjZA1a0y_s standard boss music]] is pretty good, thanks to an ongoing call-and-response with the melody and the quick tempo keeping things tense. It has thus far been remixed at least three times, once for ''[[https://youtu.be/t4cgWngJfWI Return to Dream Land]]'' with a lot more brass and woodwind, another time for ''[[https://youtu.be/bg9bjSPoCjQ Rainbow Curse]]'' at a slower tempo and once more for ''[[https://youtu.be/6z-TqCJhCVw Fighters 2]]'' sounding like it would fight right in with a samurai movie.
* The official soundtrack concludes with these official [[https://youtu.be/0HFNLACL72E boss]] and [[https://youtu.be/ugqHiN8VOY0 stage]] medleys. The former arranges "Battle with an Enormous Boss," "VS. Meta Knight," "VS. Marx" and "The Greatest Warrior in the Galaxy" in an electronic style, which perfectly fits the adrenaline rush given throughout most of these battles. The latter arranges "Helper's Rest," "Green Greens," "Peanut Plains," "Sea Stage" and "Boarding the Halberd" in an acoustic style, offering a relaxing feeling.