"INTERNAL STRUGGLE" redirects here. For information about a very similarly named theme called "Inner Struggle", see "VS. Meta Knight".

"C-R-O-W-N-E-D" (also parsed"CROWNED") is a musical piece composed byHirokazu Ando,^[1] which serves as the battle theme ofMagolor'ssecond form andMagolor Soul inKirby's Return to Dream Land andits remake.

Composition[edit]

"C-R-O-W-N-E-D" is a dramatic orchestral track in F minor and 4/4. It is primarily based on "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler" while completely lacking in the latter's cheeriness. The intro starts slowly as the corresponding cutscene portrays the Master Crown; this intro is a slowed down version of the second section of "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler", played by cellos with supporting strings and choir. The choir leads to the main section, where the tempo increases to a frantic rate. The ostinato accompaniment presents the main motif of the track, which soon kicks in properly with the strings. This melody is structurally identical to the main melody of "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler", albeit in straight rhythm and inverted. In a call and response, the strings lead the melody as other instruments second it. As it comes to a resolution, a counterpoint quoting "The Adventure Begins" keeps up the pace. The melody is repeated by a flute in A-flat (G-sharp) minor; rather than a repetition in the response, said response now features the motif of "Road to Victory". This ends in a similar fashion to the first iteration.

Heroic and somewhat lyrical in character, "Four Adventurers: Cookie Country" takes the lead, at first uninterrupted by "C-R-O-W-N-E-D"'s own motifs. However, the melody of the latter returns as a counterpoint. A climactic brass minor iteration of the melody of "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler" sounds, at first stably in A-flat minor, but then becoming tonally unstable with diminished harmonies. Continuing in this instability, "Road to Victory" joins in for its resolution in E minor.

From the newly established key, the theme repeats its structure through the "Four Adventurers: Cookie Country" segment. The motif of "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler" comes in early as a quiet counterpart, making space for another familiar motif. Now in C minor, a resolute brass version of the rising phrase of "Green Greens" plays. This is followed by a clarinet's quote of its sister theme, "Kirby's Triumphant Return". This theme plays again with a tutti. Bells join in its resolution, and the phrase imitates the conclusion of "Road to Victory". The choir joins again with quiet string support, bridging back to F minor for the track to loop.

Game appearances[edit]

Kirby's Return to Dream Land[edit]

InKirby's Return to Dream Land, the original version of "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" is used in the boss battle withMagolor'ssecond form inMain Mode andThe Arena, andMagolor Soul inExtra Mode andThe True Arena. It can be found as Music 105 in the game'sSound Test.

Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe[edit]

InDedede's Drum Dash Deluxe, "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" is arranged twice to serve as theBonus Level music.

• The first arrangement is a truncated version of the track simply titled "C-R-O-W-N-E-D", featuring melodica.
• The second arrangement is titled"C-R-O-W-N-E-D (Reprise)" ("CROWNED: Ver. 2" in the Japanese and Korean versions and in the English versions of some later games), featuring electronic instrumentation as well as the music being extended to its original length.

Kirby and the Rainbow Curse[edit]

An arrangement of "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" can be unlocked inKirby and the Rainbow Curse by collecting one of theTreasure Chests found in theWonder Space stage, to then be played in the game'sMusic Room as track 36. It features a predominant electric guitar and electronic instruments.

Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]

InKirby: Planet Robobot, "CROWNED: Ver. 2" fromDedede's Drum Dash Deluxe is reused inAccess Ark - Stage 8 EX. It can be accessed in the game'sJukebox as track 132.

Kirby Star Allies[edit]

There are two distinct arrangements of this theme inKirby Star Allies.

• "The Shape of a Heart" — This is the track that plays when viewing theCelebration Picture with the same name, which is an arrangement of "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler", incorporates elements of "C-R-O-W-N-E-D"'s melody in the Rhodes piano counterpoint. This track was arranged byHirokazu Ando, and can be found as Tracks 154 in theJukebox.

• "Supreme Ruler's Coronation - OVERLORD" — DuringMorpho Knight's boss battle inGuest Star ???? Star Allies Go! and Soul Melter (EX) ofThe Ultimate Choice, if player 1 is Magolor,Morpho Knight's theme will be replaced by this medley of multiple themes fromKirby's Return to Dream Land related to Magolor, and "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" is among them. This medley is arranged by Hirokazu Ando, and can be found as Tracks 181 in theJukebox.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Both the original version of "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" (here titled "CROWNED") fromKirby's Return to Dream Land and "CROWNED: Ver. 2" fromDedede's Drum Dash Deluxe are playable music tracks inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate for use on anyKirby series stage, Battlefield, Big Battlefield, Small Battlefield and Final Destination.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[edit]

InKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, a remastered version of "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" sees use during the battles with Magolor's second form in Story Mode and The Arena, along with Magolor Soul in Extra Mode. It can be found as track 127 in theJukebox after clearing Extra Mode. This arrangement has discernible changes in sound mixing compared to the Wii version's track.

Several additional partial or full arrangements of "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" appear inKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe:

• "Judgment of the Malus Pumila" — the title screen theme forMagolor Epilogue: The Interdimensional Traveler incorporates elements of "C-R-O-W-N-E-D". It can be found as track 169 in the Jukebox after clearing Magolor Epilogue.
• "Mistilteinn, Tree Crown without a Ruler" — Magolor Epilogue's final boss battle music is a medley of themes incorporating "C-R-O-W-N-E-D". It can be found as track 184 in the Jukebox after clearing Magolor Epilogue.
• "Crossing into the Parallel with You" — Magolor Epilogue's staff credits theme features an arrangement of "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" as part of another medley. It can be found as track 186 in the Jukebox after clearing Magolor Epilogue.
• Magolor Epilogue'sExtra Stage features the first version of "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" fromDedede's Drum Dash Deluxe. It can be found as track 188 in the Jukebox after clearing the Extra Stage for the first time.
• "INTERNAL STRUGGLE" — a partial arrangement plays in the rest area precedingMagolor Soul's battle inThe True Arena. It is composed byJun Ishikawa, and can be found as track 196 in the Jukebox after clearing The True Arena.
• "Supreme Ruler's Coronation - OVERLORD" (fromKirby Star Allies) — a medley of themes that plays during the battle with Magolor Soul in The True Arena, once again incorporating "C-R-O-W-N-E-D". While at first the track is identical to theKirby Star Allies version, during the battle's second phase, an added choir plus what sounds like Magolor's cries for help get mixed into the track. A variation of the theme that fades the second phase version in after one complete loop can be listened to in the Jukebox as Track 197 after clearing The True Arena.
• "Deluxe Master!" — a jingle that plays upon clearing all of the missions inMerry Magoland, all the stages in Magolor Epilogue, or The True Arena. It is an arrangement of the late first portion of "C-R-O-W-N-E-D", which in itself is an arrangement of "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler". It is composed byYuki Shimooka, and can be found as track 199 in the Jukebox after clearing the 20 True Extra Missions in Magoland.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World[edit]

InKirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World, "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" plays as one of the sections of "Judgment of the Malus Pumila" during the first phase of the battle againstForgo Leon inThe Ultimate Cup Z EX. It also appears at theWaddle Live! Corner Stage as track 136.

Kirby Air Riders[edit]

InKirby Air Riders, the original version of "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" can be unlocked as the alternate track forGalactic Nova, and is fittingly titled"Galactic Nova (Alt)".

Other appearances[edit]

In theKirby Wii Music Selection CD, the bonus track ボーナストラック：サイゴノタタカイ (Bonus Track: Last Battle) is a medley of themes related to the final battle against Magolor, and "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" is featured at the end of it.

The original version of the theme is included as Track 41 on theKirby's Dream Collection Special Edition Compilation Soundtrack.

InThe Sound of Kirby Café, 王様と魔女のランデヴー／カービィシリーズ番外編メドレー (Rendezvous of the King and the Witches / Kirby Series Extra Game Medley) features "C-R-O-W-N-E-D (Reprise)" fromDedede's Drum Dash Deluxe at its beginning.

In theKirby 25th Anniversary Orchestra Concert, "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" is featured in the "Kirby's Return to Dream Land Medley".

The theme was performed live at theKirby 30th Anniversary Music Festival as part of the "Kirby Finale Battle Fest" medley, along with the "Final Boss" theme fromKirby's Adventure, "Vs. Marx", "0² Battle", "Fatal Blooms in Moonlight", and "Vagrant Counting Song of Retrospection".

The "Deluxe Master!" jingle fromKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe plays as the jingle for coming in 1st place on theKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe theme inTetris 99.

TheKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe version of "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" is featured in an officially licensed collection ofKirby sheet music published byYamaha Corporation.^[2]

• https://wikirby.com/wiki/File:KWMS_Bonus_Track_Last_Battle_CROWNED_Section.oga
  "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" in "Last Battle" from theKirby Wii Music Selection.
• https://wikirby.com/wiki/File:Kirby_Extra_Game_Series_Medley_CROWNED_Section.oga
  "C-R-O-W-N-E-D (Reprise)" in "Rendezvous of the King and the Witches / Kirby Series Extra Game Medley" fromThe Sound of Kirby Café byMegumi Ohara.
• https://wikirby.com/wiki/File:Kirby%27s_Return_to_Dream_Land_Medley_CROWNED_section.oga
  "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" from theKirby 25th Anniversary Orchestra Concert, arranged byShogo Sakai and performed by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra.
• https://wikirby.com/wiki/File:K30MF_CROWNED.mp3
  "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" in "Kirby Finale Battle Fest" from theKirby 30th Anniversary Music Festival, arranged by Megumi Ohara and performed by the Kirby 30th Anniversary Special Band Deluxe.

Etymology[edit]

The title "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" consists of the seven first letters of thelevels inKirby's Return to Dream Land, indicating how Magolor has crowned himself with theMaster Crown:

• CookieCountry
• RaisinRuins
• OnionOcean
• WhiteWafers
• NuttyNoon
• EggEngines
• DangerousDinner

The French, German, Latin American Spanish and Dutch translations sometimes translate "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" accordingly (again, based on the seven level names), while other times leaving the track title in English.

Names in other languages[edit]

C-R-O-W-N-E-D[edit]

C-R-O-W-N-E-D (Reprise)[edit]

INTERNAL STRUGGLE[edit]

Deluxe Master![edit]

References

• Music in Kirby's Return to Dream Land
• Music in Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe
• Music in Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
• Music in Kirby: Planet Robobot
• Music in Kirby Star Allies
• Music in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
• Music in Kirby Air Riders
• Music in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
• Music in Kirby Café
• Music from Kirby 25th Anniversary Orchestra Concert
• Music from Kirby 30th Anniversary Music Festival

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