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| 18 | Ever since the Platform/GameBoy days, the ''Kirby'' series has consistently been home to some truly great music, ranging from being so upbeat and happy that it could cheer up even the most depressed, to being surprisingly dark, tense and/or epic. |
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| 25 | [[folder:Kirby's Dream [=Land/2/3=]]] |
| 26 | * [[https://youtu.be/jdbbFb281UA Green Greens]], the first stage track, and basically the [[Level1MusicRepresents theme tune of the series]]. Most games in the series have some version of it, such as ''[[https://youtu.be/bSASL4kx27w Kirby's Adventure]]''/''[[https://youtu.be/c5h67ZjrY_0 Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' and ''[[https://youtube.com/watch?v=6uw-NeRK-8s Super Star]]'', as well was ''[[https://youtu.be/XvvASKPogKM Ultra]]''. No matter what version you listen to, it's bright and cheerful all the same. |
| 27 | * [[https://youtu.be/yYsPS4zfCiM Castle Lololo]], the second stage track, while not as famous as Green Greens, has seen a surge in usage as Dyna Blade's theme, such as in [[https://youtu.be/ZOl9ewZ0Axg Air Ride]] and [[https://youtu.be/hSZXlp7lcDU Super Star Ultra]] though that much harsher version was first used in the recap of ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''[='=]s final episode ("Fright to the Finish"), of the next-to-last episode ("Combat Kirby"). The original version is already somewhat menacing, but the Dyna Blade version is much more orchestral and dramatic. |
| 28 | * [[https://youtu.be/1Y7A9lCuIbU Float Islands]], the third stage track, is appropriate for a day out on the beach. It has been used in ''Super Star'', both in its [[https://youtu.be/wqqFIo1l1YM normal usage]] and remixed as the serene [[https://youtu.be/rZHID7iNA4Q Rest Area]] music, later used in SSBM. |
| 29 | * [[https://youtu.be/Em1Ux35lxLc Bubbly Clouds]], the fourth stage track, is about as calm as the type of level it plays in. It has been used in ''Super Star'' in its [[https://youtu.be/dk4WNY8SDKA normal usage]] (which makes it even bubblier due to the updated instrumentation) and was also remixed as the [[https://youtu.be/CAAqVGw_224 Grape Garden theme]] in ''Kirby's Adventure''. |
| 30 | * The original [[https://youtu.be/zcePF8gyhs8 8-bit version]] of the King Dedede theme, which came to evolve as the games did as well. It sounds surprisingly very climactic, so much so that it manages to perfectly suit a battle between a puffball and a royally-garbed penguin in a wrestling ring. Even better, it reappears in ''Dream Land 2'', unchanged from the previous game. |
| 31 | * "A New Wind for Tomorrow" from ''Super Star'' was taken from the original ''Kirby's Dream Land'' ([[NostalgiaLevel as was everything else about Spring Breeze]]), and, believe it or not, [[https://youtu.be/fjbok4ohhKw it sounds equal in terms of awesomeness, even in tiny 8-bit MIDI synth]]. |
| 32 | * From ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'': |
| 33 | ** The themes of [[https://youtu.be/UMgcgRPR8qs Big Forest]], a bright and upbeat tune, the more dramatic theme of [[https://youtu.be/BE5lSQ0SRFs Coo the Owl]], [[https://youtu.be/fM-ez_-5rQs Cloudy Park]], a calm song with a charming melody accompanying it, and [[https://youtu.be/-ThgLaKfH00 Dark Castle]], which is pretty appropriate for a final stage in its more high-stakes feel, are some favorites. |
| 34 | ** ''Kirby's Dream Land 2''[='=]s [[https://youtu.be/_Z4qBczkTgk Boss Theme]] is impressive, too. It's as tense as you'd expect a boss theme to be. |
| 35 | ** The battle against [[https://youtu.be/2aNdPPAVw-g Dark Matter's first form]] has a catchy theme, though it takes on a darker tone the regular boss theme to show that Dark Matter is a more fearsome foe. [[https://youtu.be/Im9O1hZsdR4 "Real Dark Matter"]], the theme for the second phase, is epic as well; it feels as the track itself is being "unmasked" and taking on a new form as Dark Matter itself is. |
| 36 | ** [[https://youtu.be/SqQcatfTUjc The ending theme]] is simple, but beautiful. |
| 37 | * From ''Kirby's Dream Land 3,'' [[https://youtu.be/k49tPAcsR54 The Last Iceberg]] starts out with some spooky synths until it suddenly launches into in awesome song with a blaring, sirenlike synth, pounding beats, catchy bass, and back-and-forth mood shifts from eerie and dramatic to awesome once again. |
| 38 | ** [[https://youtu.be/67MPxnPHBNk Stage: Comical]], the music for some of the Sand Canyon stages, is so playful that it's no surprise that it has become something of a [[MemeticMutation music fad]]. |
| 39 | ** [[https://youtu.be/uRjEBqGsI2o Ripple Field: Ocean Waves]] is a relaxing tune in the same vein as ''Kirby Super Star'''s Float Islands. |
| 40 | ** [[https://youtu.be/Ayiva561auI Another]] Ripple Field track has a sort of submerged sound to it, perfectly suitable for the underwater stage in which it is first heard. It could also give Stage: Comical a run for its money in terms of catchiness. |
| 41 | ** [[https://youtu.be/BuBQJ3eeCT8 Plains Stage]] is so good, it was remixed for ''Star Allies''. |
| 42 | ** The [[https://youtu.be/2_Q2vxkDGnc credits music]] may bring a tear to your eye. |
| 43 | ** The [[https://youtu.be/QLgtSRL3N_c final]] [[https://youtu.be/cikOSvzV8mc bosses]] - Dark Matter and Zero. Dark Matter's theme is a much longer piece than its theme in ''2'', and it ends up sounding incredibly climactic - until Zero's theme plays which instead perfectly captures the surprise of a new opponent suddenly crashing into your way...and also the feeling of nearing victory. |
| 44 | ** The [[https://youtu.be/LzIA_KOvHpM miniboss music]] is more playful than the standard boss music, but still feels like you're squaring off a tougher opponent than normal. |
| 45 | ** It's pretty short, but the [[https://youtu.be/StBK2G9Ttjs title screen music]] is a blast of cheerfulness that is sure to get you in high spirits as soon as the game starts. |
| 46 | [[/folder]] |
| 47 | |
| 48 | [[folder:Kirby's Adventure/Nightmare in Dream Land]] |
| 49 | * [[https://youtu.be/CAAqVGw_224 Grape Garden]] is a mellow-sounding stage theme that has been remixed a couple times in the franchise's history. |
| 50 | * [[https://youtu.be/DOZQNn9dALQ Grape Garden: Stage Select]] can bring a tear to your eye. |
| 51 | * [[https://youtu.be/tUS_S6dVDTo The boss theme]] codifies the tradition of Kirby bosses having upbeat yet tense themes which are fitting for knocking some sense into the foes. |
| 52 | * [[https://youtu.be/ronIL1A5f80 Butter Building]] is one of the classic Kirby tunes, and has all the trademarks of it - a quick tempo and an iconic melody that has been continuously remixed in other games. |
| 53 | * [[https://youtu.be/JNPkrW0Vl5I Mountain Stage]] is an upbeat theme that has also been remixed several times. |
| 54 | * [[https://youtu.be/Y6AwyP1cfnk Rainbow Resort]] is a sad, yet uplifting theme. The NES original uses some trickery with the triangle wave to make the tune more unique. |
| 55 | * From the GBA version, ''Nightmare in Dream Land'', we have a new version of the awesome [[https://youtu.be/8nBgXXHvKHU Fountain of Dreams]] theme, which is actually a symphonic version of the [[https://youtu.be/OrUWJj6aoTM Gourmet Race]] theme from KSS/KSSU. Although, the ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros Melee'' original mix [[https://youtu.be/Bytvxk97kzY is even more epic.]] Since it uses the previous melody in place of the classic Dedede Theme, ''Nightmare In Dream Land'' uses that melody in the [[https://youtu.be/NhVJTbcluz0 Tower of Mid-bosses]] instead, replacing the [[https://youtu.be/yllHvOqkYPw mini-boss battle]] melody used originally in that stage (see 2:47 onwards). |
| 56 | * The [[https://youtu.be/fa-Hik-w-Cw Forest Stage]] theme, while more whimsical and mysterious, has a seriously catchy beat, even compared to other tracks in the game. |
| 57 | * [[https://youtu.be/EHGAkDTQMd8 Vegetable Valley]] and [[https://youtu.be/kRO9Osqq6fM the intro music]] are two of the series' most famous tracks ''by far'', and are most certainly the ones that people associate with the game most, thanks in large part to their energetic, happy tones that put the NES sound chip to great use. |
| 58 | * [[https://youtu.be/8FbVEw1qqnk Underground Stage]] is a bouncy, excited-sounding level theme which perfectly fits Kirby going on an adventure across a fleet of airships. |
| 59 | * [[https://youtu.be/yv7UobGx9FU Orange Ocean]] is a jaunty tune befitting the piratey theme of the stage, and even if 8-bit, it still gives the highly tropical vibe of the area. It can also build some anticipation in the player given this is where Meta Knight is at. |
| 60 | * [[https://youtu.be/xgEfy2yNjnY The final boss theme]] is an appropriate theme for Nightmare, fast-paced and unnerving at the same time. |
| 61 | [[/folder]] |
| 62 | |
| 63 | [[folder:Kirby Super Star (Ultra)]] |
| 64 | * The Super Star version of [[https://youtu.be/ILmNHovcO6Y King Dedede's Theme]], which drops the more dramatic tone for a more bombastic one: and to top it off, it adds in the second part of the famous theme. |
| 65 | ** The obligatory [[https://youtu.be/9IB93dbvFEY Brawl Remix]], a larger-than-life, powerful and energetic cover of the classic tune, composed by ''Creator/YokoShimomura''. Oh yes, ''[[Franchise/KingdomHearts that]]'' [[VideoGame/MarioAndLuigi Yoko]]. Which is arguably even better [[https://youtu.be/bqrSzcGkWbI when slowed down]]. |
| 66 | ** On the subject of King Dedede themes: the [[https://youtu.be/4ju-00VrNvE Masked King]] battle music from ''Ultra'', an incredibly sped up version of Dedede's theme that still manages to sound ''extremely'' intense and climactic for the battle against Masked Dedede. |
| 67 | * [[https://youtu.be/eccK7SNNZlk A New Wind for Tomorrow]] is a remix of ''Dream Land'''s credits theme, and it is utterly wonderful in new 16-bit glory while retaining the overly happy and victorious tone of the track. |
| 68 | * [[https://youtu.be/w5kP4CkRgOo Mallow Castle]] is a groovy beat that wouldn't sound out of place as a world map track. |
| 69 | * [[https://youtu.be/o0UlGDsH2R4 Cave Stage]] is a surprisingly energetic track for a cave themed stage, but it still retains the overall mysterious feel of one, with a stranger usage of instruments than most tracks. |
| 70 | * [[https://youtu.be/1fz_xsHzSvQ Candy Mountain]] is one of the more well-known tracks, and most definitely one of the jolliest and most energetic of the whole game thus far. |
| 71 | * [[https://youtu.be/lD0pc_ueuys The Great Cave Offensive]] theme is bombastic and lively, as well as [[https://youtu.be/3oL5QKNDT8g the second theme]], which is likely twice as epic. |
| 72 | * [[https://youtu.be/6MjJyJPT4To This theme used for the mine carts in The Great Cave Offensive]] is a triumphant version of Underground Stage from ''Kirby's Adventure'', and makes going on a rampage in a minecart while moving between areas even more rewarding. |
| 73 | * [[https://youtu.be/Se1uh3PS78Y Gourmet Race]]. Perhaps '''the''' most iconic theme tune of the whole franchise, even eclipsing Green Greens, and it really captures the excitement of running in a race. |
| 74 | ** There's all of its official remixes too: ''[[https://youtu.be/em38OJOcA4o Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'', ''[[https://youtu.be/KOGjIBD9UfY Kirby 64]]'', and ''[[https://youtu.be/-vxZrDSPF0Y Kirby's Epic Yarn]]'', to name a few. And that's not even getting into the ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' remixes: [[https://youtu.be/WJsnjQa4Byw the remix used for Dream Land (64)]] from the original, [[https://youtu.be/wFuB2GDO-_0 the remix used for the Fountain of Dreams]] from ''Melee'', and [[https://youtu.be/tKXU-8DMndQ the metal version for the Battleship Halberd]] 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 frantic techno version of the epic track we know and love. |
| 75 | ** [[https://youtu.be/mxfaX35Bz04 The music that plays in the Corn Hall segment of Gourmet Race]], while not as popular as the other one, still manages to be just as amazing. It trades the fast pace of "Gourmet Race" for a slower and more dramatic tone while still being as catchy as ever. |
| 76 | * Both Halberd themes ([[https://youtu.be/NdWckdX4LlE Boarding the Halberd]] and [[https://youtu.be/SZ2hjgKecDk Havoc aboard the Halberd]]) perfectly befit scaling a gigantic warship, trying to survive against its defenses. Both of them sound quite identical to one another, to the point where they can even serve as two separate parts of one whole track. There's also [[https://youtu.be/BwFgYVC4TWg the remix]] from ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosBrawl'', which ''does'' combine the two parts together in order to make one gloriously epic jazzy piece. |
| 77 | ** [[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]]. |
| 78 | ** The theme when [[https://youtu.be/X2hJ_a9NaJE escaping the Halberd]] is ''absolute primal terror'' made into musical form. |
| 79 | ** [[https://youtu.be/mZbKx2XHW28 Revenge of Meta Knight's ending theme, "My Friend and the Sunset"]] would not sound out of place in an old SpaghettiWestern flick. |
| 80 | * [[https://youtu.be/v29q0zFFDnI The ending theme]] for the Revenge of the King is a counterpart to "My Friend and the Sunset". It's Dedede's boss theme, played in a style similar to "My Friend and the Sunset" (but even more somber) during what has to be the most major TearJerker of the game and really helps evoke the emotion during the cutscene of King Dedede walking off into the sunset in defeat with his Waddle Dees still sticking by him loyally. |
| 81 | * The epic [[https://youtu.be/cnZH6TJFOqM Marx battle theme]], which has become probably the most famous final boss theme in the series outside of King Dedede's theme with its ominous orchestra and [[UncommonTime its vortex of uncommon time signatures worthy of a progressive rock band]].[[note]]In case you're wondering, the sequence is: 4 measures of 3/4 for the intro, then 1 measure of 13/8 (7+6), 1 measure of 9/8 (7+2), 1 measure of 6/8, 2 measures of 5/8, and two measures of 6/8.[[/note]] |
| 82 | ** Made [[https://youtu.be/CJRGNy8TJ8E better]] in ''Super Star Ultra''. |
| 83 | ** The epic sweetness of [[https://youtu.be/mAtYtsEdCdc "Kirby's Triumphant Return"]], which plays during the cutscene after the Marx battle, ranks way up there, too (It is followed by the normal "credits" music). That first bendy note that plays right on time with a huge, screen-whiteout (albeit SNES or DS-grade) explosion is just sweet. |
| 84 | * [[https://youtu.be/Nj6pkTO9AEA The credits music]] has a wonderful melody that gives the feeling that is everything is okay after all the troubles you've faced. If you think that's beautiful, [[https://youtu.be/MVt1SigcvYI check out the Orchestral version.]] |
| 85 | * [[https://youtu.be/mY0gm--zv6k This]] delightfully creepy "Final Four" theme from ''Ultra'''s True Arena. |
| 86 | ** [[https://youtu.be/vjmRL6dmL5M True Arena Showdown]], like everything else about The True Arena, cranks Arena Showdown up. Now in [[https://youtu.be/Gvb1txeoVSA Triple Deluxe Form!]], Now with more Metal! |
| 87 | ** New to ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'', [[https://youtu.be/6Gna9YMo8sY the Spring Breeze title theme]], a remix of the ''Kirby's Dream Land'' title theme, the first theme in the series, epic enough to be featured in [[https://youtu.be/u4GzBAvKFII the trailer]]. |
| 88 | ** ''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]], an unexpected foray into HeavyMetal and one of the heaviest boss themes in the franchise thus far, and [[https://youtu.be/T4D83hGJyP0 Flying Fortress Kabula]], a fast-moving song befitting for a climactic battle in the sky. |
| 89 | ** [[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's theme from ''VideoGame/KirbyAirRide'', and the latter being a more fast-paced and intense remix of the Factory theme from ''VideoGame/Kirby64TheCrystalShards''. |
| 90 | ** [[https://youtu.be/kln77dTmdMo Marx Soul Appears]], the tune that [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin 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. |
| 91 | ** Between the bosses in Helper to Hero is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3HrMGbjNEQ Helper's Rest]], a soothing rearrangement of the Ripple Star stage select theme from ''VideoGame/Kirby64TheCrystalShards'', perfect to simply take a breather and relax between the game's bosses. The rearrangement would make a reappearance [[https://youtu.be/4gZcHcmX0-0 with higher quality instruments]] in ''VideoGame/KirbyTripleDeluxe'', sounding even better. |
| 92 | * [[https://youtu.be/etAiLJYrK44 The Great Cave Offensive]] sounds even more bombastic and epic with the DS's sound chip capabilities, practically revitalizing the piece. |
| 93 | * 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 since then, 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. |
| 94 | * 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 embodies 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. |
| 95 | [[/folder]] |
| 96 | |
| 97 | [[folder:Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]] |
| 98 | * ''Kirby 64'' may be different from the familiar formula, but produces some great tunes on its own. The most famous of these is the mix of DrumAndBass and violin for [[https://youtu.be/TR3z7ciNHG4 02's boss battle music]] in ''VideoGame/Kirby64TheCrystalShards.'' Some prefer the [[https://youtu.be/_bWtoiOeW0w Miracle Matter]] boss theme music. It's OvershadowedByAwesome in comparison, but as a remixed version of the standard boss theme, tribal drumming, a crazy synth lead, and [[OrchestraHitTechnoBattle that sweet orchestra hit]] punctuating the breakdowns, there's a lot to love. Remixes are rare, unfortunately. |
| 99 | ** The [[https://youtu.be/PavHXii8lFk Brawl version]] remixes the song in the style of HeavyMetal, retaining its climactic feeling. |
| 100 | * [[https://youtu.be/6-skm1f8tYw The normal boss theme]]. A very fast-paced track in a game normally known for its slower pace, it hits hard immediately as if it's saying "It's go time!" while you try to take down the tougher-than-usual foes. |
| 101 | * [[https://youtu.be/sJaI8MER65w Ripple Star]]. Never before had jazz been so dramatic. It returns in ''Triple Deluxe'', [[https://youtu.be/M1sckPUdfis remastered in high definition.]] |
| 102 | * [[https://youtu.be/kTE1Ox1l0m0 Rock Star]], perhaps fitting for the stage's theme, has a ''quite'' heavy and fast drum beat. |
| 103 | * [[https://youtu.be/Vu4QJZPeZsk Aqua Star]] is a light, peppy track which even incorporates Float Islands from ''Dream Land 1''. |
| 104 | * [[https://youtu.be/N8PO82CmnIU Neo Star]] has a grand, exploratory theme, evoking thoughts of discovering new lands and signifying [[DifficultySpike that the game is no longer screwing around]]. |
| 105 | * [[https://youtu.be/bGUZG8V1OMU Shiver Star]]. It's about as chilly and wintry as expected from an [[SlippySlideyIceWorld ice stage]]. |
| 106 | * [[https://youtu.be/zvX7N25y4KA Castle Dedede]], a mix of Iceberg and one of the animal buddy room themes from ''Dream Land 3'', has a curious vibe as you explore the King's castle. |
| 107 | * [[https://youtu.be/JaRn1WCVIlY Studying the Factory]], the tune used for the factory stage in Shiver Star, is very memorable thanks to the tonal shift that comes with it. |
| 108 | * [[https://youtu.be/cEfpKtXJI-w Above the Clouds]] is a charming Butter Building rendition for Shiver Star. It was brought back in ''Planet Robobot''. |
| 109 | * It doesn't end there: [[https://youtu.be/AbeezEHMnkg Ruins]] is a very mysterious but peaceful track which perfectly befits traveling and discovering ruins of an ancient land. |
| 110 | * Wait! There's more! [[https://youtu.be/bCeaCGHnWRg Down the Mountain Stream]], an amazingly tranquil remix of Grass Land (1) from ''Dream Land 3''. |
| 111 | * On a more tranquil note, [[https://youtu.be/LIduNx7zW4I Quiet Forest]]. Serene and mystifying, it's a shame it was only used in one stage. |
| 112 | * Even the ''minigames'' have some great tunes, such as the [[https://youtu.be/3Z8pNk3BFDY upbeat and fun tune from Bumper Crop Bump]]. |
| 113 | * [[https://youtu.be/xjZwWKk6YlI Room Guarder]], the mini-boss theme, has a pounding techno beat, and has since seen endless remixes throughout the course of the series. |
| 114 | * While it goes unused outside of the game's Sound Check, the very bouncy and upbeat remix of [[https://youtu.be/9Y_7NnmghxQ one of the animal friend themes]] from ''Kirby's Dream Land 3''. It's about as cheerful as the original version while having an updated soundfont thanks to the improved hardware. |
| 115 | * And to top it all off, the credits music, [[https://youtu.be/8Jj4JtAW4-s Project K-64]], is a catchy beat that can easily fulfill the player with a sense of accomplishment with having completed another ''Kirby'' game in the lineup. |
| 116 | [[/folder]] |
| 117 | |
| 118 | [[folder:Kirby Air Ride]] |
| 119 | * The ''Kirby Air Ride'' soundtrack needs some love! There are a total of three tracks that entered ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosBrawl'' remix-free: |
| 120 | ** [[https://youtu.be/w_WNYOeUgwQ Celestial Valley]] is a lively track with lots of acoustic influences and a memorable melody. |
| 121 | ** [[https://youtu.be/3puus-tISB8 Frozen Hillside]] goes from a dark yet wintry tune that is a good underscore for being stuck in a blizzard to a more soulful winter melody, and then gets caught somewhere in between. |
| 122 | ** [[https://youtu.be/OMZOLB2iKq4 Checker Knights]] is a bombastic orchestral song that is mostly rousing and even good to dance to, but takes on a more dramatic tone in the middle, with a more frantic section after that being evocative of intense scenes in old movies and cartoons, like a character being tied to train tracks. |
| 123 | * [[https://youtu.be/OR3cxrbUWEc Sky Sands]] gives the feeling of flying high over the dunes with the traditional instruments usually accompanying desert themes, along with a wondrous choir. [[https://youtu.be/TUB1lWDU_L8 The remix of it in Mass Attack]] manages to make it even ''better''. |
| 124 | * [[https://youtu.be/MrqAwKSfecw Machine Passage]], a ''heavy'' and yet ethereal techno beat that sounds almost sinister at times. |
| 125 | * [[https://youtu.be/VkbEThiJJH8 Magma Flows]], a hectic piece that in any other game, would work decently for a miniboss track, even incorporating bits of the infamous Gourmet Race. |
| 126 | * [[https://youtu.be/imN9pP2pLQc Nebula Belt]] is an unfortunately short but climactic orchestral track that, considering modern Kirby games' usage of orchestra, has aged ''quite'' well. |
| 127 | * Top Ride's [[https://youtu.be/FlOkXTYHiWc Grass]] stage has a tune with a Southern feel and a great banjo accompaniment. Compare the Grass theme to [[https://youtu.be/PTa-2HPs6AE this]] and watch it ''blow your mind''. |
| 128 | * Both Top Ride's [[https://youtu.be/77jiNsOveOg Light]] and [[https://youtu.be/dnJeDz3b3mU Sky]] course sound ethereal for the former and heroically triumphant for the latter. |
| 129 | * [[https://youtu.be/ETG1SZvZqDo City (Backside)]] sounds cool, right from the start. It's a somewhat slower, more heroic, and sometimes quieter counterpart to the [[https://youtu.be/KamjTqi4VjI main City theme]], a wonderful mix of various instrumentations and moods, from dramatic to triumphant to serene, usually accompanied by the strumming of an acoustic guitar. |
| 130 | * [[https://youtu.be/T9CGTMDkybQ Dense Fog Today]] is an impressive mix of mysterious, creepy ambience, and an infectious hip-hop style beat that conveys the feeling of riding through the unknown fog. |
| 131 | * ''Air Ride'' is also notable for having many remixes of earlier ''Kirby'' tracks: |
| 132 | ** For starters, here's the [[https://youtu.be/Wbi2eJmTx8s Target Flight]] theme, an orchestral version of ''Super Star'''s Cave Stage theme - while it is slower, its instruments definitely bring back ''Super Star'' vibes. |
| 133 | ** [[https://youtu.be/rBqTxA_g3kk Forest Stage]] is a beat-for-beat recreation of the original version from ''Adventure'', retaining the bizarre tone of it but now adding in a jaunty drum beat. |
| 134 | * [[https://youtu.be/deuIbN3m2cw Station Fire]]. The build-up of tension, as well as the resulting climax, are great. |
| 135 | * [[https://youtu.be/mZmilGBRcLI The Legendary Air Ride Machine]] is ''overwhelmingly'' menacing, making it truly sound like a monster of a vehicle has been unleashed - the Dragoon in this case. [[https://youtu.be/Yvr15O0TVtc The rearrangement]] in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosBrawl'' replaces the MIDI instruments with a real orchestra and it sounds absolutely epic and beautiful. |
| 136 | * The [[https://youtu.be/TZQCyQ8_Vhk menu music]], following the tradition set by ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros Melee'', is magnificent - a great tune for getting into action. |
| 137 | * The [[https://youtu.be/Pcpqi36_s48 opening theme]], even for a more obscure game like this, is most certainly one to remember, conveying the splendor of a race in the sky - 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/SuperSmashBrosForNintendo3DSAndWiiU''. |
| 138 | * The Shooting music from the original ''Kirby's Dream Land'' makes a comeback as alternate music for the Top Ride Metal course. Thanks to the improved instrumentation combined with the original feeling of rapidly mowing down enemies, [[https://youtu.be/fAoby7QUC6k it kicks major ass.]] So much so it even appears in ''Kirby's Epic Yarn'' unchanged for the Tankbot transformations. |
| 139 | [[/folder]] |
| 140 | |
| 141 | [[folder:Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]] |
| 142 | * [[https://youtu.be/6Y1Sv_PSKgc Forest/Nature Area]] is one of the most triumphant sounding tracks in the series. Awesome enough that it was the only GBA track to get into ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosBrawl'' unaltered! |
| 143 | * [[https://youtu.be/zQfPOVWX8gY Castle/Building Area]] sounds shockingly like Vegetable Valley from ''Adventure'', although it has its own unique motif that sounds nearly as good. |
| 144 | * [[https://youtu.be/tEPsE3ynTzM Cave/Rocky Area]], yet another remix of Forest Area from ''Adventure'' with an funkier beat than ''Air Ride''. |
| 145 | * [[https://youtu.be/y0ZCwramhCU Flame/Lava Area]] is surprisingly tense and swooping, hitting home the fact that you are scaling a larger-than-life mountain. |
| 146 | * [[https://youtu.be/iKYL3rCOaQg Deep Sea Area]] is probably the funkiest ocean world track ever made, even bringing in some {{Foreshadowing}} by having the motif sound suspiciously similar to Dark Mind's theme. |
| 147 | * [[https://youtu.be/ieXmNGxPbHQ Ice/Crystal Area]], ridiculously cheerful and upbeat even by Kirby standards. |
| 148 | * [[https://youtu.be/aLw3n-yUjiA Ruins Area]] and [[https://youtu.be/YWdXuGRFdHI Dig and Dash]], the arrangement from ''Rainbow Curse'', both give the feeling of setting off on a big, sprawling expedition. |
| 149 | * The absolute crowner of ''Amazing Mirror'': [[https://youtu.be/0zxZMmK3AsE Space Area]], highly majestic and fitting for a space area. |
| 150 | * [[https://youtu.be/-cXp8NLBWHw The final boss's theme]], Dark Mind - who also has one of the only unique boss themes in the game, the other one being Dark Meta Knight's theme. While it sounds more mellow compared to other ''Kirby'' final bosses, it still has a heavy climactic feeling and gives the vibes that the loser of the ensuing battle will disappear into nothing. Bonus points for opening with a rearrangement of the Fountain of Dreams theme. |
| 151 | * [[https://youtu.be/FO61bRG0vpA Dark. Meta. Knight.]] An absolutely energetic and intense tune that plays when you duel against the dark and sinister swordsman. |
| 152 | [[/folder]] |
| 153 | |
| 154 | [[folder:Kirby: Canvas Curse]] |
| 155 | * [[https://youtu.be/x1g_y8Jxuss Drawcia Sorceress says hi.]] There's just something about pipe organs... Bonus points for the pacing; if the player gets all hits in the first two passes, it picks up just as she starts summoning enemies and changing the background color, which makes a nice complement to it. |
| 156 | * [[https://youtu.be/TJOdx1CN6eA The World of Drawcia,]] while underrated, is most likely one of the creepiest Kirby tracks ''ever''. Keep in mind that it has only two instruments: ominous choir and beeping tones. ''And it still sounds haunting as hell.'' |
| 157 | * [[https://youtu.be/GSxPpJr9pc Drawcia Soul]] is a far glitcher and more frenetic track than Drawcia's first battle theme that captures the boss's descent into madness. |
| 158 | [[/folder]] |
| 159 | |
| 160 | [[folder:Kirby: Squeak Squad]] |
| 161 | * The Squeaks themselves have an outstanding {{Leitmotif}} that makes an appearance whenever they show up, with a number of variants depending on the situation. |
| 162 | ** [[https://youtu.be/-2SAkVbk7H8 Squeak Squad Appears!]], their main theme which pops up when the Squeaks are introduced in the game, and subsequently when they appear after Kirby picks up a large Treasure Box, is action-packed and gives the impression that they won't give up without a fight. |
| 163 | ** [[https://youtu.be/MOi0ccJMe4M This theme]] pops up when fighting Mrs. Moley or Bohboh and is playful and catchy. |
| 164 | ** [[https://youtu.be/eVixJT286lg The appropriately named VS. The Squeak Squad]], when you face off against Doc's machines, or big boss Daroach, takes their theme and makes it more fitting of a full boss than the sillier boss theme. |
| 165 | ** Their theme becomes extremely rockin' in its [[https://youtu.be/9bHvYoSiDPk Super Smash Bros Brawl]] rendition. And it has extremely stiff competion in that game alone. |
| 166 | * Gamble Galaxy's third theme is unofficially, yet somehow appropriately referred to as [[https://youtu.be/4rJJhyZcocQ "The Hero of Dream Land"]]. And for a good reason: You're about to save the world from a [[EldritchAbomination piece of Dark Matter]] that was [[SealedEvilInACan sealed away in a chest]]. As you enter the third and final stage, the music kicks in to tell you that shit is about to go down. |
| 167 | * Guess what came back fresh from ''Amazing Mirror'' and ''Canvas Curse''? Yup, [[https://youtu.be/oZ3JdWCuoVk Space Area]] once more in the flesh. Not only that, but there are [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2DFE837DFFD63588 a TON of old tracks with good renditions for this title]]. Chances are, you'll be itching to hear all of these old themes on every stage once more. One example: their own version of The Legendary Air Ride Machine named [[https://youtu.be/Wk2YIGZ5w_Q "The Legendary Halberd"]]. |
| 168 | * [[https://youtu.be/9LDgyKiHJ8o The theme that plays while chasing Dark Nebula with the Triple Star in hand]]. The way it builds up coupled with the visuals of the stage does an excellent job at setting up the final battle. |
| 169 | * Although the Dark Nebula fight itself is exceptionally underwhelming, [[https://youtu.be/mZwzkjtB12k the tune that plays during it]] is a high-adrenaline crescendo that really captures the essence of the conflict between Kirby and the Lord of The Underworld. |
| 170 | * [[https://youtu.be/yM4N-aWqX2k The music for Ice Island]] conveys the feeling of strolling along a snowy field beautifully and is really relaxing. |
| 171 | [[/folder]] |
| 172 | |
| 173 | [[folder:Kirby's Epic Yarn]] |
| 174 | * Let's start with the remakes: |
| 175 | ** The classics -- [[https://youtu.be/dK8VtkhBYsA Green Greens]], [[https://youtu.be/i1ZFZw_j3k8 Butter Building]], [[https://youtu.be/_PeEok13Ya8 Gourmet Race]], and [[https://youtu.be/NAK1vntPNnc Ice Cream Island]] - with the first three being remade in a piano style, and the latter updating the track to make it sound even more tropical. |
| 176 | ** [[https://youtu.be/rZYVQdVFbBc Boarding the Halberd]] remakes the original theme in a smoother, jazzier style, and there's a delightfully piano-heavy rearrangement of Meta Knights's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iwuU1PBHDU boss theme]]. |
| 177 | ** King Dedede's theme is back, [[https://youtu.be/Rdem-8ZTs3k as awesome as ever]], retaining the bombastic tone from the ''Super Star'' version while adding in a new and improved instrumentation. |
| 178 | ** The ''Kirby 64'' boss theme was remixed for Yin-Yarn's battle theme. [[https://youtu.be/P6ZOgDBKdAw And it is awesome.]] It manages to take the original song and make it even faster and more intense than it originally was. [[https://youtu.be/C_y4ubslo0Q And then it took some Invincible Candy]] for Mega Yin-Yarn's theme, being almost twice as fast. |
| 179 | ** The [[https://youtu.be/iBZXMRUsCWo Theme from Dream Land]] is a remake of the Ripple Star stage select music from ''Kirby 64''. While the original song was more climactic and fast-paced, this version is far slower and relaxing, giving a sense of peace in the familiar world despite the danger ahead. |
| 180 | * The [[https://youtu.be/QoIE04AqDgI Theme from Flower Fields]] is the game's signature track, a cheerful tune ''on just a piano'' that befits the even much LighterAndSofter nature of this game. |
| 181 | * The [[https://youtu.be/efENvOyFSSA Theme from Fountain Gardens]] is a charming little track that wouldn't sound out of place in a Disney film. |
| 182 | * The [[https://youtu.be/hVp_8H5LgVE Theme from Rainbow Falls]], even by Kirby's regular standards, is an overtly cheerful tune in which you could find yourself frolicking to the beat. |
| 183 | * [[https://youtu.be/3aBQAHxPsqc Fangora's Theme]], while bearing a rather short melody, gives a swooping and exciting vibe to get you ready for the game's first boss. |
| 184 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAVvHrieqlM Squashini's Theme]]. Danny Elfman took over soundtrack duties at Good Feel...This track perfectly captures a dark magic show. The theatricality but sinister undertone are quite fitting, and oh so awesome. |
| 185 | * [[https://youtu.be/8nzwPPzM8oM Hot Wings's Theme]] is theatrical and thrilling, befitting a boss quite literally PlayingWithFire. And now, Kirby's Riverdance! |
| 186 | * [[https://youtu.be/9dMkLar8lJs Kracko's Theme]] is just a simple, seconds-long tune on an infinite loop. It's still good, and very reminiscent of something straight from ''Gradius'' or ''Parodius''. |
| 187 | * [[https://youtu.be/JG5AoZ7_crU Big Bean Vine]] is perhaps one of the calmest and most peaceful ''Kirby'' tracks, period - so much so it would befit a game like ''VideoGame/GranTurismo 4'', much less Kirby. |
| 188 | * The [[https://youtu.be/oX71FSuWFOo Theme from Cool Cave]] takes the odd combination of piano and maracas...''and masters it beautifully.'' |
| 189 | * The [[https://youtu.be/OTHw07CRWfI Theme from Dusk Dunes]] has some of the best piano playing in the series, shown immediately by the intro and only escalating from there. |
| 190 | * The [[https://youtu.be/ksQdgmQ-Ps4 Theme from Tube Town]] is a nice techno/piano mix that definitely gives off the feeling that you're in a futuristic space station. |
| 191 | * The [[https://youtu.be/oZZahUFVnYU Theme from Outer Rings]] immediately explodes with happiness with the first note, and keeps on with it the whole rest of the way through, remixing "Flower Fields" into an upbeat, uplifting piece. |
| 192 | * The [[https://youtu.be/49oxtzhY01k Theme from Lava Landing]] may make you seriously consider taking piano lessons. |
| 193 | * The [[https://youtu.be/S7ENqv0gsWs Theme from Melody Town]] is, once more, a piano-exclusive piece that works wonderfully with the stage - able to give you ''Franchise/WinnieThePooh'' vibes from how cheery and humble it is. |
| 194 | * The [[https://youtu.be/QallM2qfiR4 Theme from Weird Woods]], despite the name, is a surprisingly peaceful and content track for a forest stage, with notable similarities to the ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'' theme. |
| 195 | * On the calmer side of awesome, there's the music played in [[https://youtu.be/cAEjrKyvx5U Kirby's Pad]]. Very soothing and calm, and makes for an excellent lullaby if you have trouble sleeping at night. |
| 196 | * The [[https://youtu.be/bvuHpCbykr0 Theme from Snowy Fields]] can almost immediately throw you into the Christmas mood. |
| 197 | * The [[https://youtu.be/dm6CKVvl63M Theme from Frosty Wheel]] is ironically soothing and tranquil for a stage which is considered ThatOneLevel for a few. |
| 198 | * The [[https://youtu.be/qwZrT9IRoi4 Theme from Mt. Slide]] perfectly encapsulates how it is to slide down snowy mountains - exciting, delightful, and truly thriving in the holiday spirit. |
| 199 | * The [[http://youtu.be/MSRi4JhDa2I Theme from Future City]]. A very upbeat and victorious theme. |
| 200 | * The [[http://youtu.be/K_9jvgCpJFQ Theme from Dark Manor]] is one of the only tracks in the entire game that ''is not'' immediately cheerful and cutesy, instead being a regal, mischievous sounding theme that hits home that you're dwelling in a tidied, but creepily-lit manor. |
| 201 | [[/folder]] |
| 202 | |
| 203 | [[folder:Kirby Mass Attack]] |
| 204 | * If any of the music reminds you of ''VideoGame/MOTHER3'' that's because it's by the same composer, Shogo Sakai. |
| 205 | * The Squeaks make a surprise return, in a [[HeelFaceTurn helpful]] [[MissionControl role]]. Whenever Kirby boards their airship to ask Daroach for treasure info, there's "[[https://youtu.be/pN2ZTRF2Ebs Daroach Reunion]]," a calm version of their leitmotif playing, sounding elevator music. It's actually quite relaxing. |
| 206 | * "[[https://youtu.be/ODV-_VPTv1I Meadow Breeze]]" is an incredibly upbeat and cheerful track that radiates pure happiness. |
| 207 | * "[[https://youtu.be/_EjcsiQ_KLc Tree to Tree]]" is an upbeat track that's [[SoundtrackDissonance rather unfitting]] for playing in one of the hardest stages in the game. |
| 208 | * "[[https://youtu.be/Zyf4QVwQPTw Kirby Collecting]]" is the title screen theme. It sounds like the Kirbys are singing along. |
| 209 | * The "[[https://youtu.be/oy5GTF8E6Es Game Over]]" theme is sad yet relaxing. |
| 210 | * "[[https://youtu.be/4W9T5D4bqPU Tough Enemy]]" is an arrangement of King Dedede's theme, and sounds just as good as always. |
| 211 | * Kirby Quest, a mini game in ''Mass Attack'', has amazing music all around. |
| 212 | ** The "[[https://youtu.be/D1TSGhA69kw Kirby Quest]]" title theme is amazing right from the start, with its symphonic tone. With an intro like this, you know you're in for amazing battle music. |
| 213 | ** "[[https://youtu.be/4U6zALNYXyE Action Heaven]]", a remix of Max Flexer's theme from ''Anime/KirbyRightBackAtYa'', is groovy and fun-filled. The music is every bit as awesome as his surprise cameo! |
| 214 | * A few tracks from ''Kirby Air Ride'' were also in the game, such as "Sky Sands" ("[[https://youtu.be/Ml2fQ6pHOiY Night Desert]]"), "Frozen Hillside" ("[[https://youtu.be/OMzy5Aa7KfU Icy Realm]]"), and "Magma Flows" ("[[https://youtu.be/4Fsp-7L7IEc Scalding Spring/Boiling Lava]]". They're the same songs, but in a remixed style thanks to the DS soundchip; the former two have a more electronic influence due to the basslines, and the latter has a more rhythmic beat. |
| 215 | * "[[https://youtu.be/MqWl1Pbehpc The Skull Gang]]" theme is a spooky, menacing march which became the theme of "THE SKELETON APPEARS" meme in 2022. It gets an ''epic'' BossRemix for [[https://youtu.be/lBFLcUF0cqQ the showdown with Necrodeus]], thanks to the guitars and greater feel of finality. |
| 216 | * "[[https://youtu.be/vzOG_9Kah3Y Unrivaled Size]]", which plays once you get the Jumbo Candy, is a fitting track for when you tear through half the stage while invincible. |
| 217 | * "[[https://youtu.be/X1ew4zPkA-o Dark Clouds]]", also known as "Gloomy Woods", is an ominous track that fits the game's DarkerAndEdgier tone. |
| 218 | * "[[https://youtu.be/kEGPphAZqxM Ruins at Night]]" is a very relaxing and chill track. |
| 219 | * Keeping up Future City's streak of Kirby space stages having incredible music, "[[https://youtu.be/fGWr2NMvto0 Off into Space]]" makes some of the last stages in the game truly feel like you're nearing the end of your journey, as well as going on an epic space voyage. |
| 220 | * "[[https://youtu.be/p788pbhm1lc Space Explorer]]" used for Strato Patrol EOS, already one of the more addicting Kirby mini-games ever, makes the experience oh so much more fun and epic thanks to its rocking and action-packed feeling. |
| 221 | * The ending cutscene theme, "[[https://youtu.be/GQ2qfEfL54E Down to One]]", is a sadder, more orchestral version of Green Greens mixed in the style of the [[https://youtu.be/9DG9s6Wqtdw Love theme]] and "[[https://youtu.be/CdvAMnu38RE Name These Children]]" from ''MOTHER 3''. |
| 222 | * "[[https://youtu.be/EEZDH7Uncos Big Gold Star]]" is a funkier and faster remix of "Kirby's Triumphant Return" from ''Super Star'' in a similar style to "[[https://youtu.be/dacrp_WgB_U Mom's Hometown]]" from ''MOTHER 3''. |
| 223 | [[/folder]] |
| 224 | |
| 225 | [[folder:Kirby's Return to Dream Land (Deluxe)]] |
| 226 | * "[[https://youtu.be/ahNRLyFlfwI Road to Victory]]", the music from the Kirby GCN trailer is a triumphant orchestral tune that, as its names suggests, feels like marching to victory. It was brought back in this game as the theme for normal bosses in [[BossRush The Arena and The True Arena]]. |
| 227 | * "[[https://youtu.be/vZBStYy7oSg The Adventure Begins]]". You'd be hard-pressed to find a more cute and welcoming first stage theme anywhere else. |
| 228 | * "[[https://youtu.be/4sdBPRliIkM Another Dimension]]" (not to be confused with the final boss level), for the [[AnotherDimension otherworldly segments]] where a purple wall of doom slowly covers the area has a frantic yet intense tune. |
| 229 | * "[[https://youtu.be/Sy6sM5ATonc Time for a Challenge!]]" is the new ''Kirby'' equivalent to [[VideoGame/SuperMarioGalaxy Purple Coin challenges]], right down to the catchy music. Good luck getting those Platinum Medals... [[https://youtu.be/gWCLJ95EdLA And for the]] Item Challenge, you get an arrangement of Green Greens for the music. This tune is also used when in the two HAL Rooms on the original Wii version. |
| 230 | * The game included a few ''awesome'' remixes of old tracks: |
| 231 | ** "[[https://youtu.be/1G-gBnlmLXM Crash! Mid-Boss Tower]]" is a quicker, but just as bombastic remix of King Dedede's theme. |
| 232 | ** "[[https://youtu.be/vZ3_ByeAmfw VS. Waddle Tank]]" is a remix of ''Kirby Super Star''[='=]s boss theme with both orchestral and electronic elements. |
| 233 | ** "[[https://youtu.be/awO71tcCPFA Climactic Clash! Robo Dedede]]" is a heavier and updated remix of "Heavy Lobster" from ''Super Star Ultra''. |
| 234 | ** "[[https://youtu.be/AH8mcG2yuCE Dreaming of Clouds]]" is a tranquil remix of "Grape Garden" from ''Kirby's Adventure'' with a heavy focus on piano. |
| 235 | ** "[[https://youtu.be/XDo4F-igrJ0 Planet Popstar]]", which made many think of ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'', is a cheerful map theme that still leaves a sense of wonder. |
| 236 | ** "[[https://youtu.be/vU4XFRjPU2w Otherworldly Warrior]]" takes "The Greatest Warrior in the Galaxy" from ''Super Star Ultra'' and makes it even heavier thanks to the updated guitars and ''much'' harder and pumping beats. It's even more epic that it was used as a ThemeMusicPowerUp for when Galacta Knight TurnsRed. |
| 237 | * "[[https://youtu.be/POPD80fxcD4 C-R-O-W-N-E-D]]", the final boss's second phase. For one thing, that violin is ''godly.'' And that frantic bassoon in the beginning really gets your pulse racing. And to top it off, you can hear bits and pieces of "The Adventure Begins", "Four Adventurers: Cookie Country", "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler", "Meta Knight's Revenge", and "Green Greens" themes in various spots, too! |
| 238 | * "[[https://youtu.be/uzywjZA22Qc Welcome Your New Overlord]]", the first phase of the final boss, is also great, having that frantic feel that most other Kirby themes have. The ''Deluxe'' remake even remasters it so the electric guitar in the climax is more notable, making it sound much more epic. |
| 239 | * In contrast to the final boss, the staff credits theme, "[[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. |
| 240 | * "[[https://youtu.be/01AOQZLbcrY Blazing! Boss Battle]]" doesn't exactly scream "beating stuff up", but it's very catchy. |
| 241 | * "[[https://youtu.be/zMApFJ0zY7c Bring On the Super Ability]]" is perfect for when you're about to go on a rampage. When used against Grand Doomer, as well as 7-3 (in the Extra Mode as well), this faster paced and more heroic version of the Super Ability theme, called [[https://youtu.be/FCq6j3ksPDs Ultra-Super Boss Battle]], plays. |
| 242 | * [[https://youtu.be/59wpYi7zZdQ The Grand Doomer battle theme]]. Appropriately grand, yet still carrying the Doomers' unusual tones. In Magolor's Epilogue, it gets a remix called "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2PrHAZ6_Nc Another Domination]]" that sheds the original's more ethereal qualities for a pulse-pounding techno beat unlike any other boss theme in the series. |
| 243 | * "[[https://youtu.be/B6YTfPZSg3Y Sky Tower]]" is an incredibly beautiful and upbeat piece, especially as it plays with a [[SceneryPorn gorgeous sunset]]. The more retro sounding [[https://youtu.be/HJ44qSGc1BU beta version]] left in the Wii version's files is also great. |
| 244 | * "[[https://youtu.be/H7v-fNrzhms Freezing Temple]]". The chilling wind sound is a nice touch and complements the beautiful melodies excellently. |
| 245 | * "[[https://youtu.be/4ijNtviclag Limitless Power]]", from Dangerous Dinner Stage 3, is dark and dramatic with a few shifts to triumphant, and also has some elements of "The Adventure Begins" added in. Bonus points for also playing during the "Let Me Explain Everything" cutscene where Magolor reveals that he was EvilAllAlong. |
| 246 | * "[[https://youtu.be/vlNz7qu3UO8 Haldera Volcano]]", which also plays in Dangerous Dinner, has an urgent mood and greatly fits the treacherous magma areas. |
| 247 | * "[[https://youtu.be/2OIwPKnalzE Underworld]]" makes swimming through the machinery's pipeline surprisingly unnerving. |
| 248 | * "[[https://youtu.be/oRkYZEWvtcg Guardian Angel: Landia]]" is completely different from most of the other battle themes in the game, being a much slower march theme with a gloomier mood, and given the circumstances of the fight, it's very fitting. |
| 249 | * Complete the game 100% and you will be treated to [[https://youtu.be/xBVqna5DB3E Special Reward Music]], which arranges Vegetable Valley's theme from ''VideoGame/KirbysAdventure'' for the mode selection screen. It's just as upbeat as the original and is fitting after having done everything in the game. |
| 250 | * "[[https://youtu.be/peXtJT1Qebk Fly, Kirby!]]", the theme of the final level, makes one want to keep charging ahead for the sake of Dream Land. As if it weren't enough, "Four Adventurers: Cookie Country" and "Havoc Aboard the Halberd" are found here as well, towards the end. |
| 251 | * "[[https://youtu.be/lQNvuZw1zOg Where the True Enemy Lies]]" arranges the [[VideoGame/KirbysDreamLand3 Iceberg stage select theme]] for the rest area before the Final Five bosses in the Wii version's True Arena[[note]]Lor EX & Magolor, HR-D3, Galacta Knight, Magolor EX, and Magolor Soul[[/note]]. While a throw-back to a previous final level theme, how tense and sinister it is -- along with the backing of howling wind amidst the bleak void -- gives the area a foreboding feel that rivals even the ''Super Star Ultra'' True Arena rest area for sheer creepiness. In ''Deluxe'', it only sees use before the Galacta Knight battle. |
| 252 | * "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzvYZ-F5M1Q Green Winds Remix]]", the theme of the Aerogree Dimension, is essentially what happens if you combine "Woods Wayfarer" and "Beyond the Hill" from Cookie Country and arrange them in the style of "Faded Dream of a Psychomeddler" from ''Forgotten Land''. A mysterious yet energizing electronic track, it's a perfect first level theme for the challenges of the Magolor Epilogue. |
| 253 | * "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCo4woZiClQ Red Sands Remix]]", the theme of the Pyred Dimension, is a low-key rearrangement of "Sandy Wilds" and "Haldera Volcano" that never lets up on an underlying sense of menace. The organs and synths make for an addictive listening experience. |
| 254 | * "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6R8-ArwBH5M Blue Blizzard Remix]]", the theme of the Poseiblu Dimension, combines "Freezing Temple" and "A Stroll on the Ocean Floor" into a busy blend of synths, bass, and pianos that almost sounds like it came out of ''VideoGame/{{Celeste}}'' in the beginning before evolving into something that wouldn't sound out of place in ''Planet Robobot''. |
| 255 | * "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ1vrU0onhA Milstilteinn, Tree Crown without a Ruler]]" is a TriumphantReprise of C-R-O-W-N-E-D combined with the main theme from ''Team Kirby Clash Deluxe''. This bombastic remix underscores Magolor's final battle with the Master Crown and [[TheAtoner his last steps toward being able to truly atone for his misdeeds]]. |
| 256 | * "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xedckG6Xvhk Settling a Score - Atone for One's Misdeeds!]]" is a frantic yet hope-filled remix of "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler" combined with traces of "Welcome Your New Overlord" that plays in the final phase of the TrueFinalBoss of the Magolor Epilogue. With Ultra Sword in hand, it's time for Magolor to [[HalfTheManHeUsedToBe finally deliver the coup de grâce]] to the Master Crown. |
| 257 | * ''Deluxe'''s take on "Supreme Ruler's Coronation - OVERLORD" from ''VideoGame/KirbyStarAllies'' for the battle against Magolor Soul in The True Arena deserves special mention. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4Mx7L8SZrw While initially unchanged from the prior game]], by the time the Master Crown manages complete control over Magolor's body for the start of phase 2, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DfFYVmL2sI a choir accompanies the main melody of the music]] as Magolor Soul uses new, more devastating attacks. But what really hammers home how tragic this fight really is is that the second phase also adds what sounds like Magolor crying out for help, presumably trying to get Kirby and friends to end his pain and suffering by destroying the Master Crown. As the battle wages on, it becomes clear that it's no longer just a climactic battle to save the universe from a cosmic threat...instead, it's a battle to save a close friend from hatred and obsession. |
| 258 | [[/folder]] |
| 259 | |
| 260 | [[folder:Kirby: Triple Deluxe]] |
| 261 | * "[[https://youtu.be/3B-qpuODUIM Bouncing Boss Battle]]" is an incredibly upbeat tune manages to set the tone of the game quite nicely as an absolutely ''gorgeous'' Kirby game that will certainly be a blast in nearly every aspect. It helps that (aside of the [[GoddamnedBoss oft-maligned Pyribbit]]) every boss this theme is assigned to is a complete joy to fight against for one reason or another even when disregarding the great music. |
| 262 | * All the themes for the final bosses: From the [[https://youtu.be/yR-zsHvMA8A organ and guitar combo of Sullied Grace (phase 1)]], to the [[https://youtu.be/jUK3NwqI73Y ethereal piano of "Fatal Blooms in Moonlight" (phase 2, originally known as "Moonstruck Blossom")]] to absolute finality of [[https://youtube.com/watch?v=0CgkGdiGeVc The World to Win]]. |
| 263 | ** "Sullied Grace" starts out imperious with the organ, until about midway through, where a couple bars of guitar solo happen, then both are played in tandem. |
| 264 | * [[https://youtube.com/watch?v=a-hJeM7gRcs Soul of Sectonia's second phase theme]] takes cues from "The World to Win" and turns them into a climactic piece evocative of the true final battle. |
| 265 | * [[https://youtu.be/93hpy7cXrmo Reflected Laughter]] manages to be both ominous and wacky at the same time. |
| 266 | * Two returning boss themes: [[https://youtu.be/Gij7h4CTJMk Dedede's Royal Payback]] for Masked Dedede's Revenge and [[https://youtu.be/LGYIbs9wtso Shadow Strike]] for Dark Meta Knight's Revenge. |
| 267 | * [[https://youtu.be/XBNj24jiGFg Mountains in an Angry Sky]]. {{Dubstep}} in Kirby? They went there. |
| 268 | * [[https://youtu.be/xZZ9Ydtev1s Revenge of the Enemy]] really makes you feel that you're fighting the bosses again, but this time, they're not pulling any punches. |
| 269 | * [[https://youtu.be/ziEPPcr4--Y Four-Way Fight in Coo's Forest]] from Kirby Fighters remixes the Coo and Rick themes from ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' into one epic whole. |
| 270 | * [[https://youtube.com/watch?v=xbYUCDl88LI Dark Clouds.]] A slow and dramatic orchestrated song that serves as tension for the foe ahead; it's good enough that you might stay in the pre-boss room and listen to it for a while. |
| 271 | * [[https://youtu.be/wH3x_5OhjMI A Well-Earned Rest]], the True Arena rest area theme, an extremely emotional remix of Ripple Star from ''Kirby 64''. |
| 272 | * [[https://youtube.com/watch?v=tskrTcDwTWA Hypernova Inhale]] is adventure-filled and keeps you going as you effortlessly inhale anything in your way. |
| 273 | ** [[https://youtube.com/watch?v=VkhHy3mJ4kw Hypernova All-Stars]] is an absolutely '''epic''' remix of the same theme that ''really'' gets you pumped up as you destroy those pesky minibosses. |
| 274 | * [[https://youtube.com/watch?v=9Qq6rJOdGRs Ripple Red]], an even better remix of the already awesome Ripple Star theme. |
| 275 | * [[https://youtube.com/watch?v=ikPWp_RMXts Moonlight Capital]], the first new theme in the final level that really drives you to save Dedede. |
| 276 | * [[https://youtu.be/yxrSY4TDG6g Beautiful Prison]], which sounds like Kirby meets ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaALinkBetweenWorlds''. It also has a strong ''Franchise/KingdomHearts'' Vibe. Sinister Shadows (1000 Heartless Battle), anyone? |
| 277 | * [[https://youtube.com/watch?v=wqYs8ttubWE Arena Showdown and True Arena Showdown]] from ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' are updated with higher-quality and higher-intensity instruments. Just listen to that guitar. |
| 278 | * [[https://youtube.com/watch?v=0IAxFK-RiEQ Chasing Down the Miniboss]]. [[LongSongShortScene Sure, you'll never hear more than maybe twenty seconds of it,]] but it's actually nearly a full minute long and is insanely catchy later on. |
| 279 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seud9DAr8zE The music that accompanies Old Odyssey Stage 5]] gives the feeling of a casual stroll on a snowy mountain and sounds really relaxing. |
| 280 | [[/folder]] |
| 281 | |
| 282 | [[folder:Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]] |
| 283 | * What better way to start off the game than [[https://youtu.be/xPIigseiD6Y The Adventure Begins]]? It's as bright and upbeat as expected from a Kirby game by this point, and it has some nice guitars to go along with it. |
| 284 | ** The [[https://youtu.be/4KB_Z06AwIA Arranged version]] uses different instruments, such as woodwinds for the main melody and guitar strumming replacing the percussion. |
| 285 | ** The [[https://youtu.be/YSqVG3rsmIY waltz version]] that plays while the game is loading from the Wii U menu is shorter, but calmer, being accompanied by pianos and strings. |
| 286 | * [[https://youtu.be/DPGcmmtnpM0 Great Cave Escape]] is atmospheric and funky. |
| 287 | * The boss theme sounds like something out of ''Franchise/MegaMan''. There are three different arrangements: [[https://youtu.be/3vQUO_NkwX4 That Stubborn Tree!]] for Whispy Woods battles, [[https://youtu.be/n-OIvMCxL28 Red-Hot Battle!]] for the Yellow Desert and Red Volcano battles, and [[https://youtu.be/qxNv42uusbk Undersea Battle!]], which is self-explanatory. |
| 288 | * [[https://youtu.be/mWNd8psVVoM The Long-Lost Ruins]] starts off a heroic march theme, but picks up the pace midway through for something more bombastic. |
| 289 | * [[https://youtu.be/hCWi9YicTDE Rainbow Across the Skies]] is so happy and bouncy, perfect for a stage set in the clouds. It could be compared to [[VideoGame/SuperMarioGalaxy2 Fluffy Bluff Galaxy]]. |
| 290 | * [[https://youtu.be/CQurN1T35yU Kirby Rocket's Big Blastoff]] is a fast-paced guitar and synthesizer-led piece that provides a sense of joy whenever Kirby becomes a rocket. |
| 291 | * [[https://youtu.be/Tx-rG6hncgA Volcanic Panic]] fits the RiseToTheChallenge lava segments quite well due to its sense of urgency providing a greater incentive to escape quickly. |
| 292 | * [[https://youtu.be/YjKg43inEdU Infiltrate the Junk Factory!]] is cold, dark, and awesome. |
| 293 | * The [[https://youtu.be/NXVF-YFNtCs penultimate final boss theme]] is imposing but manages to have a light and quiet section, fitting for the boss it belongs to. |
| 294 | * The imposing orchestral [[https://youtu.be/G9-Yb3EnNTQ final boss theme]] is absolutely beautiful, with a sense of climax fitting for any final boss. |
| 295 | * A superb rock remix of [[https://youtu.be/2dA6NGChO1U C-R-O-W-N-E-D]]. And if you thought that was awesome, try the two versions [[https://youtu.be/uWurn2lhQAI together]]! |
| 296 | * [[https://youtu.be/uraxItoqBR0 Green Greens]] and [[https://youtu.be/PUM9lkfziLU King Dedede's theme]] both get '80s-style remixes, with the former being remixed in a new, updated style and the latter being a more rock-based version of the song modelled after the version in ''VideoGame/KirbyMassAttack''. |
| 297 | * After all these years, the original boss theme for ''VideoGame/KirbysDreamLand'' finally gets remixed. [[https://youtu.be/t5rhVgEsW1c And it sounds great]]. The original chiptune version translates surprisingly well in rock format. |
| 298 | * The Space Area music from ''VideoGame/KirbyAndTheAmazingMirror'' appears again in an [[https://youtu.be/Yha1Qv_unOg awesomely rearranged version]]. |
| 299 | * The remix of [[https://youtu.be/CVXespK-Dws Coo's theme]] is slower but just as amazing, if not more - changing the original song into a theme fitting for desert stages. |
| 300 | * [[https://youtu.be/RMOAqzx0uGY The Skull Gang's theme]] gets an eerie march-like remix, for when Grab Hands spawn in multiplayer. |
| 301 | * A more heavy remix of [[https://youtu.be/wf6B5GnQw1Q Studying the Factory]] from ''VideoGame/Kirby64TheCrystalShards'', which places heavier emphasis on the rock elements. |
| 302 | * [[https://youtu.be/dOcNqtCzkSg Revenge of Meta Knight's ending theme]] becomes even better with synth and trumpets. |
| 303 | * The [[https://youtu.be/cmuZDJl8vQ8 introduction music]] from Milky Way Wishes gets a lullaby-like remix that's truly beautiful. |
| 304 | * If you think the CROWNED remix is amazing, then listen to [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aC-rEtYZfo this absolutely EPIC remix of Heavy Lobster's theme]]. It starts off with an orchestral swell before turning into a smoother, yet just as frantic rendition. |
| 305 | * Remember Sky Tower in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''? [[https://youtu.be/ZRoSRSXSNp0 It's even better now]] due to having the same cheerful vibe while using different instruments. |
| 306 | * [[https://youtu.be/KD-MMb892pU Reflected Laughter]] from ''Triple Deluxe'' gives the track just what it was missing: honky-tonk piano! |
| 307 | * The [[https://youtu.be/kgrBxAVLmKY Revenge of the Enemy]] remix can best be described as an update of the original with a greater emphasis on synths. |
| 308 | * The [[https://youtu.be/s-wOnCgx_i0 Moonlight Capital]] remix has an absolutely ''divine'' saxophone part. [[https://youtu.be/Y4l3fgdHjJM Here's]] a mash-up with the original Triple Deluxe theme. It somehow makes it even ''more'' awesome than it already is. |
| 309 | * [[https://youtu.be/ji75PpoXCug Kirby Medley]] is a combination of the franchise's most famous melodies, namely Sky High, Gourmet Race, Comical Stage, and Green Greens. They knew about YTPMV, after all. |
| 310 | * Hey, look! Room Guarder got [[https://youtu.be/hIMnMSNzRuQ another remix]] as the mini-boss theme named "Battle in Numbers"! And it's positively pumpin'! |
| 311 | * [[https://youtu.be/Gl_lQFDM_S0 Battle Alone]] is a really intense soundtrack that is aptly suited for a lone wolf fight. |
| 312 | [[/folder]] |
| 313 | |
| 314 | [[folder:Kirby: Planet Robobot]] |
| 315 | * [[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. |
| 316 | * The theme for the first stage of Patched Plains, [[https://youtu.be/xVMSnXfJCxk "Venturing into the Mechanized World"]], cheerful and upbeat as always. |
| 317 | * There are a lot of remixes in this game that will stick in your ears forever: |
| 318 | ** Guess which shiny knight in armor [[https://youtu.be/h92xPsy6X10 with a theme fitting for a rave party]] is back? |
| 319 | ** Dark Matter and Queen Sectonia return as clones, [[https://youtu.be/4dEmAVkkLkc and they have remixes]] [[https://youtu.be/IzuyR-2OYjQ of their boss themes, to boot.]] |
| 320 | ** [[https://youtu.be/OBKWDoTJ0mg Kirby 64's boss theme]] has resurfaced once again for ''Kirby 3D Rumble'', and it sounds ''glorious''. |
| 321 | ** You know which track is the best for a robot apocalypse? [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eN_deUeSXU8 Studying the Factory!]][[note]]The game also has "Mad Mechanism", which is "Studying the Factory"'s remix from ''Kirby: Canvas Curse''.[[/note]] |
| 322 | ** Meta Knight's theme from ''Super Star'' is back, under the name of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQ-y91yu1pU Inner Struggle]]. |
| 323 | ** What happens when you throw Dedede's signature theme and ''Revenge of Meta Knight''[='=]s ending theme into a blender, and then set it to both disco rave and orchestra? [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozX1pLz_1ys Dedede's Tridimensional Cannon]], the theme of the Dedede clones and their D3 mech. The opening piano chord makes sure you know both the music and the battle are kicking it into high gear! |
| 324 | ** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=894EsXEUw_E Core Kabula Surprise!]], a remix of the Shooting theme from the original ''Kirby's Dream Land''. |
| 325 | ** The music for each area's laboratory stage are almost all remixes from prior games. These include: |
| 326 | *** Green Laboratory: [[https://youtu.be/waeeyycHDrk Desert Stage]] from ''Dream Land 3''. |
| 327 | *** Residential Laboratory: [[https://youtu.be/WeqSts_YlyQ Sky Tower]] from ''Return to Dream Land''. |
| 328 | *** Industrial Laboratory: [[https://youtu.be/VypTjntqxkY Float Islands]] from ''Dream Land''. |
| 329 | *** Neon Laboratory: [[https://youtu.be/uJsBS9i-yns Dark Castle]] from ''Dream Land 2''. |
| 330 | * [[https://youtu.be/PL803SoGkzE Gorgeous-Go-Round]] is a catchy theme for the Casino stages with a bit of "Stage: Comical" mixed in to make sure you will never forget it. |
| 331 | * The game's boss rush theme, [[https://youtu.be/GjGp8mK5G6o Pink Ball Revolution]], which plays during [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin the boss rush in the last area]], as well as the final sequence of the game where Kirby drills through Star Dream, is pretty amazing as well. |
| 332 | * [[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. |
| 333 | * As usual, all of the themes for the FinalBoss count: |
| 334 | ** 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. |
| 335 | ** 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. |
| 336 | ** 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. |
| 337 | ** The true Arena adds one last phase to the battle, accompanied by this game's own version of Milky Way Wishes: Shooting, named [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXN91pSO1TY Soul 0 System.]] |
| 338 | ** Followed up by a rearrangement of "Vagrant Counting Song of Retrospection", "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXN91pSO1TY&t=79s Vagrant Keepsake of Oblivion]]", for the TrueFinalBoss. |
| 339 | ** The Music/GaMetal version of the [[https://youtu.be/Y7N0ulS1AxA three phases from the Star Dream fight]] makes the music that was already epic even ''more'' epic. |
| 340 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWCSNN0rBbA Haltmann Works Co. HQ]] is an epic theme for a final stage, including some dashes of Green Greens to pump you up. |
| 341 | * The True Arena's battle theme, [[https://youtu.be/-ORbAdf7jfY Combat Evaluation Program]], is a straight-up remix of that the above theme, which is quite awesome. Be sure that you like the theme, [[NintendoHard because you'll be hearing it for quite a while]]. And there's also the rest area music for the first 5 rounds of the True Arena, [[https://youtu.be/NQSWdsC8wnE Spinning Planet Complete]], which is a calm remix of "Bright Spinning Planet" to accompany the abstract backgrounds. |
| 342 | * [[https://youtu.be/Ql_0WqH5DTQ VS. The Wicked Company]], the main boss theme, displays the game's slightly more serious mood by making The Noble Haltmann sound foreboding, but still energetic. |
| 343 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWHy2L7h1y8 Sky-High and Smitten]] is the smoothest remix of "Gourmet Race" you'll ever find. Bonus points for [[MickeyMousing the obstacles of the stage springing out in time to the music]]. |
| 344 | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NOtuK3b1QM Pristine Office March]]. Kirby proves it can still do {{Dubstep}} remarkably well. |
| 345 | * [[https://youtu.be/2y4T9138AhQ L86]], the theme of stages 4 and 5 in the Access Ark. With accompanying background(s) and violins that sound similar to the ones in "CROWNED", it makes for a good track to hear, even in the Jukebox! |
| 346 | * "The Noble Haltmann" in general is wonderful. It has a nice somber tune that sets the tone for Haltmann's loss, and you're treated with a music video of it when you reach OneHundredPercentCompletion. Susie wasn't kidding when she said it was catchy. |
| 347 | [[/folder]] |
| 348 | |
| 349 | [[folder:Team Kirby Clash Deluxe[=/=]Super Kirby Clash]] |
| 350 | * Team Kirby Clash Deluxe starts the 25th anniversary with not [[https://youtu.be/vhS9F6VUJ28 one]], but [[https://youtu.be/yQ_14F2czag two]] different but equally awesome remixes for Green Greens. |
| 351 | * If you go to the options menu and select "Staff Credits", you will be able to listen to [[https://youtu.be/n_gkSXtv3hE a medley]] of Green Greens and Peanut Plains. It's very calm and soothing. |
| 352 | * Whenever you fight Greater Doomer and Parallel Susie, [[https://youtu.be/fSkMBf3bPak an orchestral, more intense version of the Sphere Doomer theme]] will play in the background. |
| 353 | * For the battle with Dark Taranza, we get a remix of Taranza's theme in a similar style to that of "Waking from a flowery coup!" mixed with a little bit of "Green Greens". [[https://youtu.be/Pmpa8bFMfDg It makes for a somber yet intense battle theme.]] |
| 354 | * [[https://youtu.be/WGHPXmsWP-Y The final boss theme]], which is an excellent mashup of Masked Dedede and Dark Mind's themes. |
| 355 | * [[https://youtu.be/jr0CWTxKHKM Decisive Battle with a Mighty Boss]], a remix of the Castle Lololo theme from ''Kirby's Dream Land,'' sounds somber yet climactic at the same time, perfect for Team Kirby's struggle to bring peace to the Dream Kingdom reaching its climax. The game designers apparently liked it so much, they reused it for Giant King Dedede's battle theme in ''VideoGame/KirbysBlowoutBlast'', Goldon & Silvox's Soul Melter [EX] battle theme in ''VideoGame/KirbyStarAllies'' and for some of the Tougher Story Quests in ''VideoGame/SuperKirbyClash''. |
| 356 | * The FinalBoss of the UpdatedRerelease, ''Super Kirby Clash'', turns out to be Galacta Knight - and, naturally, he has a ''relentlessly'' [[https://youtu.be/q1-LXhZ4cK8 awesome cover]] of his battle theme, with an [[https://youtu.be/ASNYllx0lqc even more intense version]] playing in the TrueFinalBoss fight against him. |
| 357 | * [[https://youtu.be/YiCo64tZY3c The music that plays during the Story Quest battle against Pres. Parallel Susie]] (and the Super rank Party Quests against teams of two or three enemies) in ''Super Kirby Clash'' gives this feeling of an intense, otherworldly penultimate battle and it sounds amazing! |
| 358 | * ''Super'' has the distinction of having '''three''' different covers of Nightmare's theme - [[https://youtu.be/c2whHnjpQPA the first being a very faithful recreation of the original theme used in the Ruins]], [[https://youtu.be/y7N7tXFrSqo the second being a darker, more tense version for the fights at the Empyrean]], [[https://youtu.be/whX62eR75zM and the third suitably intense and climactic for the final rounds at the Decisive Battlefield and Dreamscape.]] |
| 359 | * [[https://youtu.be/ssEHSFoh3A0 Green Tree Memories from Kirby]], the credits theme of ''Super Kirby Clash'', deserves a special mention, as it's the first Kirby track with lyrics. It sounds a lot like the opening music for the Japanese version of ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''. In the 30th Anniversary Music Fest, a big band style remix was covered by Creator/MakikoOhmoto herself, making the last part of the title literal. |
| 360 | * While a fair chunk of the music in ''Super Kirby Clash'' reuses old themes while adding new instruments over top, it does provide some of the more notable boss themes: |
| 361 | ** [[https://youtu.be/1UtCYDuetHg A suitably intense remix]] of "Blazing! Boss Battle" from ''Return to Dream Land'' that really sounds more like a boss fight now. |
| 362 | ** [[https://youtu.be/Lox78OzgFgw Grand Doomer's theme]] returns, sounding even more action-packed and fast-paced than it originally did, used for the Toughest battles against the Greater Doomer. |
| 363 | ** [[https://youtu.be/BJppgqCG7AU Giant Masked Dedede's theme]] from ''Blowout Blast'' begins with an immediate electric guitar riff that makes it reminiscent of Galacta Knight's theme. The rest of the music track does not disappoint, as is really fitting for the DiscOneFinalBoss encounter with King D-Mind. |
| 364 | ** The menu theme of [[https://youtu.be/5hTSJ7dy-ag Heroes in Another Dimension]] arrives as a battle theme used for Parallel Landia's one and only Quest. |
| 365 | ** [[https://youtu.be/M6FcC7G9i1g Deus-Ex Machina the Child Saw]] (for Taranza's Super battle) and [[https://youtu.be/cw7Bwp6K9sA Phantom of the Moon's Spirit]] (for Pres. Parallel Susie's Super battle) reappear in glorious fashion, sounding more dramatic than ever. |
| 366 | ** [[https://youtu.be/8qPdJvDs0OE King D-Mind's theme]], used for his Super+ battle, sounds straight from a DJ in a nightclub. |
| 367 | ** The original [[https://youtu.be/CBbM63tSzow results theme]] from ''Team Kirby Clash'' is rearranged to give another relaxing take on Green Greens. |
| 368 | ** A rearrangement of the ''Dream Collection Special Edition'' [[https://youtu.be/VP7m9zLhTZw CD version]] of ''Kirby Adventure''[='=]s credits marks the final defeat of Parallel Nightmare's schemes. |
| 369 | [[/folder]] |
| 370 | |
| 371 | [[folder:Kirby Star Allies]] |
| 372 | * [[https://youtu.be/YS16xTk5RSc Twinkle☆Stars]], the title theme, is a triumphant but very much cheerful sounding track to help you get pumped to save the universe. The [[https://youtu.be/njLCV5hXg3E Select Screen]] theme is a more calm arrangement of the title screen. |
| 373 | * [[https://youtu.be/gbquTu-1eXU Even the music for the Let's Be Friends♡ cutscene]] with a riff from ''VideoGame/KirbySuperStar'' and ''Ultra'' before quickly going onto its own separate upbeat theme. |
| 374 | * [[https://youtu.be/7SZnToVQEwk Donut Dome]], the second stage of the game, has some great sounding music that wouldn't be out of place in an RPG. |
| 375 | * [[https://youtu.be/cknyDEP-xW0 A Battle of Friends and Bonds]] follows the trend of catchy regular boss themes in ''Kirby'' games with a bit of "Green Greens," the first stage of the entire Kirby series dating way back to ''VideoGame/KirbysDreamLand'', thrown in for good measure.[[note]]You'll hear a lot of Green Greens throughout the game.[[/note]] [[https://youtu.be/1889AkYtgjc This second version]] is heard while escaping the Jambastion and during the boss fights in Far-Flung Starlight Heroes. It starts exactly the same as the other version until the 50-second mark, in which it adds dramatic parts to the music track, which makes it even more awesome! |
| 376 | * All three of BigBad Hyness' themes reflect his insane and psychotic personality greatly, with his pre-battle theme, [[https://youtu.be/BDVAOVzkuhs Hall of Supplication]], giving an eerie presence to him (and his cult) and it's made even creepier by the fact that it is actually a low-pitched, slowed-down remix of the theme for Friendly Field, the very first area in the game. Even then, it still wins points for being genuinely creepy and bizarre. |
| 377 | * [[https://youtu.be/TZFPBQuaswA Puppet Offering]], Hyness' first battle theme, is equally jarring and disturbing, with a hectic melody played with odd instruments. It really does give out the vibe of fighting against someone mentally disconnected from reality. |
| 378 | * [[https://youtu.be/Lk36Gb5YNV4 La Follia d'amore]], the second battle theme used against the unmasked Hyness, is amazing and intense. Special note goes to the wooden drums featured midway through the track. |
| 379 | * [[https://youtu.be/ZlaKpXmTZtw The Song of Supplication]], the theme that plays when fighting Francisca and Flamberge, is just plain beautiful. It's much more melancholic than most other Kirby themes, and it also gains points for being the first time you hear the villain's leitmotif in full. [[https://youtu.be/uDFvyV5nN4U Forgotizzane Flash of Lightning]], the arrangement played for fighting against Zan Partizanne, the eldest of the Mage-Sisters, is a much more tense version of it that shows her dedication to the BigBad and that she won't easily give up a fight. |
| 380 | * The remix of "[[https://youtu.be/7EismL-cx1M Woods Wayfarer]]" from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' that plays in Honey Hill is a big improvement over the original, being more orchestral and atmospheric. The remixes of [[https://youtu.be/iE-wOo2QjDE Rainbow Resort]] and [[https://youtu.be/WshZzgpBt3I Plains Stage]] are also incredibly memorable. |
| 381 | * [[https://youtu.be/EyaMS-Dm4bI Nature's Navel]] and [[https://youtu.be/jxa0qq9dzdA Star Lavadom]] are two of the most epic and intense themes in the game. |
| 382 | * Aside from being a great tune in its own right, [[https://youtu.be/FsqOAVdFYHo Sacred Square]] is amazing simply for being the first Western-style track to be in a Kirby game. |
| 383 | * ''Kirby 64'''s mid-boss theme gets a relaxing remix for [[https://youtu.be/IKk_ARpwJQI the puzzle room theme]]. HAL somehow managed to turn an upbeat boss theme into elevator music. |
| 384 | * The music that plays when you fight Meta Knight, [[https://youtu.be/8TQpIV8GVR0 "My Friend and the Sound of Those Crossing Blades"]] manages to combine many of his themes from ''Super Star'' incredibly seamlessly. |
| 385 | * [[https://youtu.be/00Ol1lo4irc Jambastion Adventure]] is a fun and jazzy tune, with an amazing saxophone part. |
| 386 | * [[https://youtu.be/MXyqb0qZQAI Ancient Tower Towara]] is one of the most grand and beautiful tracks in the game, especially when the drums kick in. |
| 387 | * The theme for the Jambandra Base and The Divine Terminus, [[https://youtu.be/gWW1tkVOVIA The Scarred Land of Fresh Greens and Dreams]], has an orchestral version of Green Greens that gives it a very climactic feeling as you go inside it. |
| 388 | * As per Kirby standards, the final boss themes are fantastic. [[https://www.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"]]. |
| 389 | ** [[https://youtu.be/iQM3QpF5JAM The first movement, "Star-Crushing Fun"]], is equal parts heroic, intimidating, and melancholy, embodying the nature of the boss and everything that is at stake. |
| 390 | ** [[https://youtu.be/TkEnfRdIQes The second movement, "The Embryo's Vessel"]], is packed with creepy synths and choir reminiscent of a beating heart. Fitting, since Void Termina's heart is exactly what you're fighting. |
| 391 | ** The organs and choir that play during the [[https://youtu.be/Du8ODJPP2VI third movement, "Sorrowful Wings of the Heavens"]], are godly. |
| 392 | ** The [[https://youtu.be/OxGzY68DPvI fourth movement, "Hope of Birth"]], manages to make Green Greens sound incredibly menacing and disturbing, alongside using the theme from the previous three forms. This game really loves making Green Greens sound as epic as possible, doesn't it? It was also improved significantly with [[https://youtu.be/QXY5wFyeY4U the updated version included in Version 2.0.]] |
| 393 | ** Track 114 in the Jukebox combines all four of Void Termina's boss themes into one medley. [[https://youtu.be/5BQ-PTE8Skc It's as awesome as it sounds!]] |
| 394 | ** The [[https://youtu.be/3NA6bvCNm58 final movement, "Sparkling Star"]], for the fight against Void in Soul Melter EX starts out just like the fourth movement... but after about a minute and a half, it transitions into a surprisingly slow and somber rendition of it. SadBattleMusic is rare in Kirby, making this track even more dramatic. As a bonus, it includes a few bits of chiptune among the orchestra... including for a rendition of Green Greens that sounds almost ''exactly'' like the original ''Kirby's Dream Land'' version. It's a perfect, yet very conclusive theme to close out the whole game with, considering [[MonsterProgenitor what you're fighting]], and that the entire universe is at high stakes. |
| 395 | ** The Music/GaMetal version of [[https://www.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''. |
| 396 | * King Dedede's theme is, [[https://youtu.be/fxYwk0qfQEQ like always]], awesome as hell - and it now incorporates an all-new original motif before transitioning into the classic melody. It even features an awesome backbeat in a nod to ''Dedede's Drum Dash''! |
| 397 | * Even the music to King Dedede's castle is awesome. [[https://youtu.be/uinrnn_bPwA "For Those Who Are Brave"]] incorporates both his theme with a handful of the Halberd themes from ''VideoGame/KirbySuperStar'' and ''Ultra'' as well as the ending theme to ''Kirby's Dream Land''. |
| 398 | * [[https://youtu.be/6MVhWPmp7H0 To a Land Where Not Even Weeds Will Grow]], first played in the Jambastion stages, is an awesome tune that gives you the feel that you're actually infiltrating the Jambastion base, just like a later tune played in the game. It later gets remixed as [[https://youtu.be/KlZ8yqR8kZY the music for the area map for Far-Flung Starlight Heroes]] gives it a slightly calmer variation of it that tells you that you can't back up now to save the world [[https://youtu.be/bak4QVXCl-s while another variation played for it]] when you're at the Jambandra Base gives it a more eerie and ominous but at the same time, relaxing vibe. |
| 399 | * [[https://youtu.be/SZ0s-FWpTlI Wind Blowing on Earthfall]] is an absolutely beautiful and majestic track that has the autumn vibe that the entire planet uses. It's an extremely calming and peaceful track that temporarily releases your tension from saving the world. |
| 400 | ** Some people have compared it to music from the ''VideoGame/PokemonMysteryDungeon'' series, and it sounds a bit similar to the remix given to Bramble Blast in ''[[VideoGame/SuperSmashBros Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. |
| 401 | ** 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."]] |
| 402 | * [[https://youtu.be/mULeJB2tlso Caverna's Great Maze]], despite Planet Caverna just being a mini-boss rush and mainly using the Friend Star on the Grott Moon, is a catchy tune that like Planet Earthfall, wouldn't sound out of place in the ''VideoGame/PokemonMysteryDungeon'' series. |
| 403 | * [[https://youtu.be/CjmPT-oT7qM Butterfly of Judgment: Morpho Knight]], the battle theme for the true FinalBoss of Guest Star ????, Morpho Knight. When you finish off Hyness, Galacta Knight is summoned and a familiar butterfly flies to him, absorbs his power, and "creates" Morpho Knight as it proceeds to battle you. It's very intensely fast paced, just like Meta Knight's battle theme from ''VideoGame/KirbySuperStar'' and ''Ultra''[[note]](and its arrangement in ''VideoGame/KirbyPlanetRobobot'')[[/note]] with a deeply menacing tone to it, letting you know that you're fighting against a very powerful warrior made from the strongest warrior in the galaxy and a new foe. |
| 404 | * As part of the 2.0.0 update, the new Dream Friends have their own unique themes when you face off against Morpho Knight: |
| 405 | ** 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]]! |
| 406 | ** Get to the end of Guest Star with Rick, Coo and Kine and you'll be greeted with [[https://youtu.be/b_xI4UCcLc4 Dark Cloudy]], this absurdly epic remix of Dark Matter and Cloudy Park, both from ''Dream Land 2'', as the final boss theme. Worth the effort alone. |
| 407 | ** Fight to the end of Guest Star with Gooey and [[https://youtu.be/-OQSWUvjnjo you'll hear "Dark Matter in the Hyper Zone"]], a remix of the Dark Matter fight from ''Dream Land 3'', but thanks to the use of real instruments, it somehow sounds even ''more'' frantic! |
| 408 | * The 3.0.0 update adds even more awesomeness to Morpho Knight: |
| 409 | ** Getting to the end as Adeleine and Ribbon gives us [[https://youtu.be/r7r5KTUmd8Q The Girls' Battle with the Darkness]], a remixed mashup of Zero-Two, Miracle Matter, and Ripple Star's themes, all from ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'', providing a mix of hopelessness, urgency, and finally, triumph. |
| 410 | ** Getting there as Dark Meta Knight plays [[https://youtu.be/6LX2ET3CE6A Dark Mirage,]] an uptempo remix of Dark Mind's first and second phases from ''Amazing Mirror''. It really does feel like a battle between two legendary warriors. |
| 411 | ** Fighting him as Daroach, on the other hand, provides the [[https://youtu.be/eF4GUek01do True! Squeak Squad Theme]] of all things! It certainly doesn't fit the fight itself, but it's upbeat and provides a fun contrast to the other, more frantic or somber themes for Morpho Knight. As with Marx, it makes you feel like ''you're'' the boss here, not him. |
| 412 | * The 4.0.0 update keeps adding more awesomeness for Morpho Knight: |
| 413 | ** Go through Guest Star as Magolor and you'll be greeted with [[https://youtu.be/Yz9LmS24Rrw Supreme Ruler's Coronation - OVERLORD]], a medley of various music tracks from ''Return to Dream Land,'' including "C-R-O-W-N-E-D", Dangerous Dinner, Fly, Kirby!, Limitless Power, Road to Victory, and Sky Tower. Just like Marx and Daroach, ''[[MookHorrorShow you'll]]'' [[MookHorrorShow feel like the final boss]]. |
| 414 | ** With Taranza, you'll hear [[https://youtu.be/PnyVOwI0cy0 Phantom of the Moon's Spirit,]] a medley of "Sullied Grace", "The World to Win" and "Fatal Blooms in Moonlight" when you fight Morpho Knight. It feels like it gives a sense of hope for the little spider. |
| 415 | ** Susie brings [[https://youtu.be/LSfn-OsYX4k Deus Ex Machina at a Young Age]], a medley of "Vagrant Counting Song of Retrospection" and "VS. Star Dream" to the table when you fight Morpho Knight. It really feels like Morpho Knight is the final step Susie needs to take to bring back the Haltmann Works Company! |
| 416 | ** The original Dream Friends get a [[https://youtu.be/-89VnLIg2ng remix of Nightmare's theme]] from ''Kirby's Adventure''! It wouldn't sound too out of place in a rave. |
| 417 | ** The Three Mage-Sisters get an action-packed [[https://youtu.be/wpae-yzbzGM jazzy mix of Twinkle☆Traveler, the Song of Supplication, and even Caverna's Great Maze, of all themes.]] It's an incredibly intense theme with brass that will pump you up in the battle against The Three Mage-Sisters in Another Dimension and Morpho Knight EX in Guest Star ????. |
| 418 | * [[https://youtu.be/_mqFrqmhL8o Milky Way Puzzle]] is an 8-bit version of Road to Victory, the arena battle music from ''VideoGame/KirbysReturnToDreamLand'' (and the trailer for the cancelled Kirby GCN) which, while despite being mostly a battling theme, also doesn't sound too out of place at the same time for a puzzle theme. |
| 419 | * [[https://youtu.be/hlixHVj3BtM I'll Always Be Watching You, the staff credits theme for the normal game]], is a sweet sounding ending tune that lets you know that Kirby's big journey has came to an end, but it's not all quite over for you yet. |
| 420 | * [[https://youtu.be/HKWw3ThD8rA Best Friends, Tomorrow and Forever]], the staff credits theme for Guest Star ???, arranges the ending themes to ''VideoGame/KirbysDreamLand'', ''VideoGame/KirbysAdventure'' and ''VideoGame/KirbySuperStar'' into a beautiful sounding track. |
| 421 | * [[https://youtu.be/OCbmL70SIXg Memories of the Grand Finale]], the staff credits theme for Heroes in Another Dimension's Happy Ending, closes off one of the toughest modes in ''Kirby'' history with a medley of "Return to Dream Land," "Memories (I'll Never Forget You)," "A New Wind for Tomorrow" and the Star Allies main theme in a triumphant fashion. It makes getting 100 Friend Hearts throughout Another Dimension all the more worth it just to listen to this music! |
| 422 | * [[https://youtu.be/IQ6p1VwnJ7g The sub-game results screen music]] is extremely upbeat and cheerful and will likely make you smile if you listen to it. |
| 423 | * [[https://youtu.be/YKIvBWYfiiU?t=9m55s The fanfare for collecting a Rare Picture Piece]] is an extremely short but triumphant piece of music that definitely feels rewarding to obtain it. |
| 424 | * [[https://youtu.be/Sd5kJ2z4dxQ The "Picture Result" music]] at the end of each stage where the Picture Pieces get placed into the gallery is a calm and relaxing tune with a rewarding vibe that shows you're one step closer to finishing those gallery images. In addition, if you listen closely to it, it's actually an arrangement of [[VideoGame/KirbysDreamLand Castle Lololo]]! |
| 425 | * On the topic of the gallery, the [[https://youtu.be/rzitiHvyZ7I "Sudden Happy Ending"]] music used for it is also peaceful but cheery]]. It's also played, named after, and more well-known for the fake-out credits in both the Story Mode and Guest Star ????. |
| 426 | * When fighting the parallel bosses in Heroes in Another Dimension, the normal boss music plays...until you deplete their health bar down to half. After that, a remix of A Battle of Friends and Bonds 2, named [[https://youtu.be/eA8gdjIOZNo "Another World to Win"]] plays which sounds awesome, and gives the great feeling that the parallel bosses really aren't fooling around this time. [[https://youtu.be/IepV-2xYSP4 "Another Sword King's World to Win"]] plays during the second half of the battles against both Parallel Meta Knight and Parallel Dedede, which sounds almost like the above version, except that during most of the composition, some snippets of Masked Dedede's theme and the ending music for Revenge of Meta Knight can be heard alongside the melody for the original piece. |
| 427 | * "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdN7UJAm_CY The Legend of Last World]]", the main stage music for Heroes In Another Dimension, is a medley of "Limitless Power" (''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''), "Beautiful Prison" (''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''), "L86" (''Kirby: Planet Robobot''), and "Rainbow Resort" (''Kirby's Adventure''). |
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| 429 | |
| 430 | [[folder:Kirby and the Forgotten Land]] |
| 431 | * "[[https://youtu.be/IZ1kYYOhTzU Running Through the New World]]" is an exciting and whimsical orchestrated track that is fittingly adventurous in tone. |
| 432 | * The game has a vocal theme in the form of "[[https://youtu.be/HUAy4LBjdHU Welcome to the New World!]]" and it's all but guaranteed to put a smile on your face with how happy and peaceful it is. |
| 433 | * "[[https://youtu.be/nGpqpxPEDD0 Plundering Beast Battle]]", the mid-boss theme, is energetic and intense, with heavy percussion backing the track, giving it a wild and tribal feel that suits the more animalistic nature of the Beast Pack. |
| 434 | * "[[https://youtu.be/uvg4ASNDPsM Through the Tunnel]]", an energetic, adventurous theme that's so good it's hard to believe it's only used for the third stage of the game. |
| 435 | * "[[https://youtu.be/iW2a016-CtY A Trip to Alivel Mall]]", a cheerful, chipper tune perfect for a romp thru an abandoned shopping mall. |
| 436 | * "[[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 The Smell of a Scary Beast]]" 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". |
| 437 | * "[[https://youtu.be/M52U0IjPFBc Abandoned Beach]]" is a lively yet serene tropical tune which fits the mood for an abandoned, yet picturesque tropical beach. |
| 438 | * "[[https://youtu.be/KjW8dI7CPr0 Fast-Flowing Waterworks]]" is a contemplative piece that sounds like something out of ''VideoGame/DonkeyKongCountry'' at the start, but becomes more and more grand as instruments are added in. |
| 439 | * "[[https://youtu.be/PxchcLqOUZA Welcome to Wondaria]]" is fun and upbeat with a hint of melancholy sprinkled in it. Perfect for an abandoned carnival. |
| 440 | * The incredibly funky "[[https://youtu.be/IMNH9f91B_Y Invasion at the House of Horrors]]" sounds like something straight out of ''Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}}''. |
| 441 | * The suspenseful "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1dO6mvFjD4 Pitch-Black Horror]]", a glitchy, techno DarkReprise of "Running Through the New World", really emphasizes the haunted house aesthetic. |
| 442 | * "[[https://youtu.be/91H6V3RhW1k The Wondaria Dream Parade]]" captures the celebratory magic of a parade that marches on even after the park has long been abandoned. It feels like a closing ceremony more than anything, befitting for the last stage of Wondaria Remains before the boss. |
| 443 | * "[[https://youtu.be/kXE5grs5QrQ Waddle Dee Town]]" is appropriately very pleasant and peaceful. It's a good theme for when you come back to the town to take a breather after finishing the more challenging stages. There's also its TriumphantReprise that unlocks when you complete The Ultimate Cup Z, "[[https://youtu.be/QLTueOqS86s A Thriving, Peaceful Town]]", which feels very satisfying and rewarding after completing the game's hardest challenges. |
| 444 | * "[[https://youtu.be/b3RShILsZYI Sword of the Surviving Guardian]]" is a brand-new track that plays when you duel with Meta Knight in the Colosseum, incorporating hints of Meta Knight's battle theme from ''Super Star'' as well as "My Friend and the Sunset" for good measure. It's a pumping jazz-rock theme that perfectly complements Meta Knight's new techniques and the enthusiasm of the watching crowd. |
| 445 | * "[[https://youtu.be/1ermkj5ukA0 Northeast Frost Street]]" is beautiful, yet also sad at the same time, reminding you that this world has been abandoned and forgotten for years. |
| 446 | * "[[https://youtu.be/gUqq19liivQ Metro on Ice]]", a chill track for a chilly metro station. |
| 447 | * "[[https://youtu.be/SRQaE8Gxex4 The Battle of Blizzard Bridge]]" goes hard for the mid-boss rush stage of this game, with electric guitars popping in later on. |
| 448 | * "[[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! It even makes a surprise return for the second phase of the HR-D3 boss fight in ''VideoGame/KirbysReturnToDreamLand Deluxe''! |
| 449 | * "[[https://youtu.be/2UtJpEaYZdk The Wastes Where Life Began]]", a tense and dire track that fits both for the desolate wastelands and for the second half of the main story. |
| 450 | * "[[https://youtu.be/CqigaFzqhys Moonlight Canyon]]" is epic and reminiscent of undertaking a grand adventure in a rocky desert, especially with Kirby in his Arch Mouth mode flying across the canyon. |
| 451 | * "[[https://youtu.be/BHlELiDeauY Enter the Fiery Forbidden Lands]]" is a triumphant yet DarkReprise of "Running Through the New World", suiting the escalating tension and urgency of the situation as Kirby nears the Beast Pack's main base of operations. |
| 452 | * "[[https://youtu.be/RdcsowSwYd8 Burning, Churning Power Plant]]" takes clear inspiration from ''Kirby 64'''s "Studying the Factory" and acts as a SpiritualSuccessor to the theme. Being incredibly sinister and mechanical sounding, yet with hints of sadness and tragedy scattered throughout the piece, reflecting the power planet's abandoned and dark nature. |
| 453 | * The theme of the penultimate regular stage, "[[https://youtu.be/n2SlZcaCDmw The Beast Pack's Final Stand]]", is a dramatic, fierce, motivating and intense piece that is also incredibly desperate and sad at points, perfectly reflecting the Beast Pack's LastStand against Kirby. |
| 454 | * After depleting Forgo Dedede's first health bar, he drops his hammers, gets down on all fours and lets out a mighty roar as "[[https://youtu.be/XTTmFk7WKIg Masked and Wild: D.D.D.]]" begins to play. This is a remix in the same vein of "Roar of Dedede", but this time using Masked Dedede's theme as its base and incorporating some rock instrumentations. Although short, it's a brilliantly pumping track that really sells the frenzy of the fight once the Primal King starts racing around the arena on all fours. |
| 455 | * "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37ShLBDNYAw The Dream Discoveries Tour]]" plays during the elevator ride up to the top of Lab Discovera. It's unusually cheerful, considering the spoken exposition regarding ID-F86 and how they wreaked havoc in the New World years before the game's events. The reprise of "The Smell of a Scary Beast" near the end serves to pump players up for what awaits inside the Eternal Capsule chamber. |
| 456 | * "[[https://youtu.be/pQBl7BoSgbw The Raging Lion Roars]]", Leongar's boss theme, is fierce and bestial, mirroring 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. |
| 457 | * "[[https://youtu.be/NnCVBxn3Sq4 Hunted by the Beast]]", Fecto Forgo's battle theme, sounds like something out of ''Franchise/ResidentEvil'', which is 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. |
| 458 | * "[[https://youtu.be/Paw4n5xmqxQ Two Planets Approach the Roche Limit]]", the theme for the final fight with Fecto Elfilis, starts off very ethereal and relatively serene with violins, bells, organ and choir accompaniment, giving off the sense that you are fighting against a god. Once the boss is down to 40% of their health or lower and they start unleashing their deadlier attacks (which includes opening interdimensional rifts to bombard you with junk meteor storms), the music picks up in urgency but sounds more heroic, gaining even more instruments including an electric guitar and a OneWomanWail. |
| 459 | * "[[https://youtu.be/WuTCu_iZAq0 A Full-Speed Farewell from the New World]]", the theme for the last portion of the final boss, takes the already exciting Invincible Candy theme and extends it into an adrenaline pumping, thrilling and climatic theme that works wonders for one of Kirby's most badass moments in the series. |
| 460 | * "[[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/KirbyFightersDeluxe Kirby Fighters 2]]'', 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. |
| 461 | * "[[https://youtu.be/GOMqN_WyiBc Faded Dream of a Psychomeddler]]" is an upbeat and triumphant electric tune, and a great song to hype you up as you go through the [[BrutalBonusLevel tricky stages of Forgo Dreams]] to save Leon. |
| 462 | * "[[https://youtu.be/hoSHVC1Esac VS. Psychic Power Given Form]]". Intense and menacing as all hell, it adds a great sense of panic to the [[ThatOneBoss already-frantic Phantom Bosses]]. |
| 463 | * "[[https://youtu.be/tv8MHvgwvhc Scattered Souls across Isolated Isles]]" plays in the last stage of Forgo Dreams, and is an unexpected arrangement of "Another Dimension" from ''VideoGame/KirbysReturnToDreamLand''. It translates surprisingly well into orchestral form, and really adds to the tense atmosphere and finality of Forgo Zone. To complete the reference, it's even heavily featured in the last stages of each area in Magolor Epilogue in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'', which involve the dimensional walls chasing you, similar to "Another Dimension". |
| 464 | * The infamous "[[https://youtu.be/ac348O_EYb8 Eternal Echo of the Thrilling Tour-our-our]]" doesn't go hard like the other tracks, but still deserves an honorable mention for how ''creepy'' it is. The distorted ambience and [[MadnessMantra constantly-looping tour guide's voice]] is ''the'' reason why the buildup to Forgo Leon is such NightmareFuel. It is also used for the first half of the second phase of the fight with Chaos Elfilis, serving as a creepy intermission between the two halves of Elfilis's main boss theme. |
| 465 | * "[[https://youtu.be/LVMxRnWnSAc Morpho Knight]]" takes the subtle and understated theme from ''Star Allies'' that conveyed a battle against an unknown and unexpected but mighty opponent and adds in some bombastic brass and foreboding acoustic guitar that pumps up the energy in order to tell the player just how tough this fight with the butterfly of death and judgement will be. Players will likely already have been put through the wringer and lacking a copy ability after fighting Forgo Leon, so taking down Morpho Knight will require them to pull out all the stops, and this track is absolutely emblematic of that. |
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| 467 | |
| 468 | [[folder:Spinoffs/Other Games]] |
| 469 | * Check out [[https://youtu.be/WT8trglQq4g this tune]] from the [[NoExportForYou Japanese exclusive SNES version]] of ''Kirby's Star Stacker''. Note how it anticipates the Masked Dedede theme. |
| 470 | * "[[https://youtu.be/k2vuYpaFkRo Interdimensional Traveler]]" in ''Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition'', used for the final two Magolor races. It was later used in ''Dedede's Drum Dash'' for the secret stage testing your rhythm skills to the limit. |
| 471 | * The credits theme for ''Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition'', "[[https://youtu.be/cIB0-mg9a6I Bye-Bye Kirby, See You Tomorrow!]]", is an amazing remix of the original credits of ''Kirby's Dream Land'' with a bit of Sky Tower thrown in. When the 8-bit part fades in, you'll be overwhelmed with the nostalgia. |
| 472 | * ''VideoGame/KirbysBlockBall'' has a few hidden gems, such as [[https://youtu.be/JWQE9AaJ70o Poppy Bros. Sr.'s Stage]] and [[https://youtu.be/Zz1jjTbVoew Mr. Shine and Mr. Bright's Stage]]. |
| 473 | * "[[https://youtu.be/SPSQV7kT4PU History of Dedede]]" in ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe'' is a medley of King Dedede's various boss themes from across the series. Most notably, it includes his theme from ''[[https://youtu.be/sEoCpcgyySE Kirby's Dream Course]]'' of all games! |
| 474 | * [[https://youtu.be/uaG-fEtauQI Dedede's theme]] from ''Kirby's Blowout Blast'', which, after 20+ years, '''finally''' restores the theme to its original E-flat pitch and melody from the original ''Dream Land'', and it's ''awesome''. Even better is the [[https://youtu.be/TPibmZgkc2k Revenge]] variation, which takes the newer second half of Dedede's theme and puts it in as well, and it simply serves to make the track sound even more climactic, even a bit sad. The TrueFinalBoss [[https://youtu.be/QSLncOPql5Q theme]], for Giant Masked Dedede, is even better, combining Castle Lololo from ''Kirby's Dream Land'' with Masked Dedede's theme from ''Super Star Ultra'', creating a glorious theme, perfectly fitting the game's final battle. |
| 475 | * ''VideoGame/KirbyBattleRoyale'' gives us [[https://youtu.be/yH0dd1-bays the final boss theme]], used for the battle with King Dedede in his Dededestroyer Z. It's an amazing remix of his theme, both normal and masked, the game's main theme and even samples Kirby's Triumphant Return at parts. |
| 476 | * ''Kirby Fighters 2'' brings us its amazing main theme aptly titled "[[https://youtu.be/ip-OyYpiLf8 Kirby Fighters 2: The Destined Rivals]]", which sounds like a good battle theme as well. The {{boss remix}}es that play during the fights against King Dedede and Meta Knight in story mode during [[https://youtu.be/xFsC-kbzfTY the second and third]] and [[https://youtu.be/mEc-yFXf3gE fourth and final chapters]], respectively, are remixes of that very theme, and they're truly badass-sounding as well. And if ''that's'' not enough, the TrueFinalBoss theme used on the [[https://youtu.be/_1Jb7fCurMw Stage of the Partners Who Shook the Heavens]] and for the Waning Crescent Masked Dedede & Waxing Crescent Masked Meta Knight battle combines Meta Knight's theme, Dedede's theme, Masked Dedede's theme, '''and''' Revenge of Meta Knight all in one. Within Story Mode's context, it truly symbolizes how iron-clad the Destined Rivals have become, and can make the player actually believe for a moment that they could -- and they '''would''' -- finally defeat Kirby once and for all. |
| 477 | * The second stage theme of Gourmet Race '''finally''' gets a [[https://youtu.be/CkQA4IrKjBk remix]] after 24 years (not counting ''Super Star Ultra''). Knowing how popular it is with fans, being used and remixed in {{Fanvid}}s, starting the "[[Memes/LazyTown We Are Number One]]" meme, and appearing in the King for Another Day tournament on Music/SiIvaGunner, fans were more than pleased. |
| 478 | * ''VideoGame/KirbysDreamBuffet'' gives us "[[https://youtu.be/HuWnwWEsVhI Love, Love, Alivel]]", a rearrangement of "A Trip to Alivel Mall" from ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'' that takes one of the game's most upbeat and jaunty songs and ramps up the cheerfulness by doing it in a lively big band style. |
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| 481 | [[folder:Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]] |
| 482 | * The jazz-infused [[https://youtu.be/veeFQXWzLKA English theme song]] for ''Anime/KirbyRightBackAtYa'' has such a sense of fun that it gives even ''WesternAnimation/TheFairlyOddParents'' a run for its money. |
| 483 | ** [[https://youtu.be/oCDOF11p33w The original Japanese opening]] is adorable and one heck of a catchy tune. Both of these songs are so iconic that there have been {{Flame War}}s fought over which is the better song. |
| 484 | ** But it doesn't compare to the sheer awesomeness of [[https://youtu.be/GZaoyJKkZUM the second opening theme]], which starts playing in episode 72. |
| 485 | ** [[https://youtu.be/5ngj7_g8gho The Italian opening]] is incredibly bouncy and cute. |
| 486 | ** The memeable version of the song used when Dedede [[HostileShowTakeover usurps Kirby's position as hero in "Cartoon Buffoon"]] is the same as the English theme, but with added hilarity thanks to Dedede's new lyrics. |
| 487 | * 4Kids also did some magic with a few original tracks. Sadly, ''Anime/KirbyRightBackAtYa''[='=]s OST was never released, but some of it has been salvaged. Behold, [[https://youtu.be/dmnQjZ_3Z78 Kirby's English transformation theme]]. |
| 488 | * Give some props to the original Japanese soundtrack as well, such as [[https://youtu.be/2aiMhQBJBuE Night Mare Enterprises]] and [[https://youtu.be/iBAqIFOlTNQ Monster Delivery]], both of which are wonderfully creepy. Quite a few of the tracks used in the Japanese version even found their way into ''Kirby Air Ride'', ''Kirby Mass Attack'' and ''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse'' mostly unchanged! |
| 489 | * [[https://youtu.be/iZuQG8Nx7g0 Destruction! Nightmare's Huge Fortress]], a remix of Castle Lololo, actually originated here in the final episode in a recap of the penultimate episode which the theme was ''named'' after (the English title for the episode being recapped in question is "Combat Kirby"). It was later ported to ''VideoGame/KirbyAirRide'', ''VideoGame/KirbySuperStar Ultra'', ''VideoGame/KirbyFightersDeluxe'' and ''Kirby Fighters 2''. |
| 490 | * [[https://youtu.be/mM2c8Vu8Mj8 Escargoon's theme.]] You may not be able to think of anything more fitting for the beleaguered snail. |
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| 493 | [[folder:Misc.]] |
| 494 | * [[https://youtu.be/J3Vukon4YRs The Kirby Dance]]. You know you love it, and not just because of Kirby's crazy breakdancing skills. It's bright and chipper in every instance and gives out a short burst of joy at the end of a level. |
| 495 | * The Invincible Candy theme in every game it appears was orchestrated well to capture the fleeting but empowering rush of temporarily becoming TheJuggernaut, with an upbeat tempo and frenetic notes that only get refined in each passing game. Special mention goes to [[https://youtu.be/KtEIuavkE7A the Forgotten Land version]], which adds some rock-style guitar strumming that makes you feel especially unstoppable. |
| 496 | * In 2016, Nintendo opened a Kirby themed café in Osaka. They also composed a soundtrack of remixes to play as ambient noise at the location ([=CDs=] of said soundtrack are available for sale at the café). This includes amazing, relaxing remixes of Green Greens, Ripple Field, Sky Tower, CROWNED, and 02 Battle, among many others. |
| 497 | * Some commercials for the games come with some really catchy tunes, such as the one for ''[[https://youtu.be/x1M7kJASyoQ Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' with its hard rock tune and ''[[https://youtu.be/aOxJBUG1Fac Star Allies]]'' with its poppy and jazzy vibe. |
| 498 | * For Kirby's [[MilestoneCelebration 25th anniversary]], HAL Laboratory did an orchestrated symphony consisting of numerous themes from Kirby's history and later compiled a album featuring the orchestrated arrangements (on top of additional remixes on disc 2). It's safe to say all of the arrangements on both discs sound [[https://youtu.be/R0f7m2uQLFU absolutely blissful]] and that it is a great celebration of the pink puffball's musical history overall. |
| 499 | * The penultimate track of ''Kirby Memorial Arrangements'', [[https://youtu.be/MdQYyRvZjyU Eternal Dream]], is a piano and strings rendition of [[VideoGame/KirbyTripleDeluxe "Fatal Blooms in Moonlight",]] with operatic OneWomanWail vocals. It brings "Fatal Blooms in Moonlight"'s sad undertones to the forefront in an incredibly haunting manner. The Japanese lyrics, when translated, are about the fate of Queen Sectonia, and her tragic descent into madness. It sounds more like something from ''Franchise/KingdomHearts'' or ''Franchise/FinalFantasy'' than a Kirby game. |
| 500 | * For Kirby's 30th anniversary, HAL hosted the [[https://archive.org/details/kirbo-thin/01+Green+Greens+-+Running+Through+the+New+World.mp4 Kirby 30th Anniversary Music Fest]], a large concert consisting of nothing but absolutely incredible big band rearrangements of many of ''Kirby'''s greatest hits ranging from his original Platform/GameBoy days all the way to his Platform/NintendoSwitch titles. Needless to say, it is a great way to celebrate his 30th anniversary. |
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