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Invincible Candy (theme fromKirby's Dream Land)
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- This article is about the primary theme for theInvincible Candy fromKirby's Dream Land, and should not be confused with the "Invincible Candy" theme fromKirby 64: The Crystal Shards or the "Invincible Candy" theme fromKirby Mass Attack.
"Invincible Candy",[1][2][3][4] also referred to as"Invincible!"[5] and"Invincible",[6][7][8] is a short piece that plays whenKirby or one of his friends eats anInvincible Candy. The original version was created forKirby's Dream Land by the game's sole sound composer,Jun Ishikawa.
Composition[edit]
"Invincible Candy" is a typically swift and upbeat theme in F major and 4/4. In most variations of "Invincible Candy", the high tempo and swift beat are used to convey the speed and power granted by the Invincible Candy. The theme consists of two short phrases: one consists of a short a simple motif of three rising notes and a falling sixth played twice, while the second is a virtuosic descending passage ending in a rising octave.
The first motif follows a chord progression of IV-I-VII-I, the chord changing every two beats; the VII chord, E flat major, substitutes the vii chord, E diminished, that normally appears in the key of F major. The second motif follows a simple IV-VII progression, the chord changing every four beats. By using all major chords and lacking the dominant V, the theme has a hyperactive energy that doesn't quite resolve, adding to the feeling of a sugar rush.
Most titles simply loop their version of the original melody with no variation, although starting inKirby's Return to Dream Land, some notes in the theme are altered when the melody repeats, making the loop slightly longer. This practice comes to a head inKirby and the Forgotten Land, where the song doesn't loop until after four variants have played.
Game appearances[edit]
Kirby's Dream Land[edit]
InKirby's Dream Land, the theme makes its debut together with thecandy it represents, and appears in theSound Test as track 02.
Kirby's Adventure /Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land[edit]
"Invincible Candy"
InKirby's Adventure andKirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, new versions appear for their respective games and play during identical circumstances. It appears as track 02 in the original game'sSound Test, and track 42 in the remake.
Kirby's Block Ball[edit]
- Main article:Stage 1 (theme from Kirby's Block Ball)
InKirby's Block Ball, a partial arrangement of "Invincible Candy" becomes thetheme forStage 1, which later appears in theTrue Ending music.
Kirby Super Star /Kirby Super Star Ultra[edit]
"Invincible Candy"
Two new arrangements appear inKirby Super Star and itsremake respectively. In addition to playing when consuming Invincible Candy, the theme also appears if obtaining "Super"/"Invincible Candy" in themix roulette. It can be found in theSound Test as track 57 in the original and track 68 in the remake.
Kirby's Dream Land 3[edit]
InKirby's Dream Land 3, another arrangement of the theme plays under the same circumstances as a majority of the titles, also appearing in theSound Test as track 32. This version of the theme has detached brass notes.
Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble[edit]
InKirby Tilt 'n' Tumble, a smoother arrangement plays once again after the consumption of Invincible Candy, and can be found in theSound Room as track 14.
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror[edit]
InKirby & The Amazing Mirror, the version fromKirby: Nightmare in Dream Land reprises its role here, and appears as track 37 in theSound Player after finding theDream Notes.
Kirby: Canvas Curse[edit]
Despite not appearing fully inKirby: Canvas Curse, a new iteration of the first phrase of "Invincible Candy" is a part of the credits theme together with "Gourmet Race", which also appears in theSound Test as track 44.
Kirby: Squeak Squad[edit]
InKirby: Squeak Squad, a new arrangement based on theKirby: Nightmare in Dream Land version plays when consuming Invincible Candy from the food source or abubble. It appears as track 09 in theSound Room after collecting theHappy Notes.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land /Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[edit]
InKirby's Return to Dream Land and itsremake, a somewhat extended arrangement similar toKirby: Squeak Squad's version appears. Notably, this is the fastest version of "Invincible Candy". It appears in the original'sSound Test as track 14 and in the remake's Jukebox as track 15, and was arranged by Jun Ishikawa.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]
InKirby: Triple Deluxe, two versions of the theme appear simultaneously: a new slower arrangement for Story Mode andDededetour (simply titled "Invincible", arranged byHirokazu Ando[6]), and the version fromKirby's Return to Dream Land forKirby Fighters. They appear in theJukebox as track 13 and 50, respectively.
Kirby Fighters Deluxe[edit]
InKirby Fighters Deluxe, theKirby's Return to Dream Land version of the theme reprises its function from the original Kirby Fighters.
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse[edit]
InKirby and the Rainbow Curse, an acoustic arrangement (titled "Invincible!") appears. This is the slowest of the versions of "Invincible Candy". In theMusic Room, it can be found as track 49 after defeatingWhispy Woods inGreen Valley for the first time.
Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]
InKirby: Planet Robobot, the version fromKirby: Triple Deluxe reappears and reprises its function. It appears in theJukebox as track 18.
The arrangement fromKirby's Return to Dream Land also remains unused in the game files.
Kirby Star Allies[edit]
InKirby Star Allies, a new arrangement (most closely resembling theKirby Super Star version) plays, and can be found in theJukebox as track 12. This arrangement was done by Jun Ishikawa.
Kirby Fighters 2[edit]
InKirby Fighters 2, the theme for the Invincible Candy is the same as for its two prequels.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land /Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World[edit]
"Invincible Candy" fromKirby and the Forgotten Land
"Invincible Candy" byYuuta Ogasawara.
InKirby and the Forgotten Land and itsNintendo Switch 2 Edition, an extended rock arrangement four times longer than the original plays, which can be performed at theWaddle Live! Corner Stage as track 13. It was arranged by Yuuta Ogasawara.
- Main article:A Full-Speed Farewell from the New World
"Invincible Candy" is also mixed with "Welcome to the New World!" for theBig-Rig Mouth section. This medley is titled "A Full-Speed Farewell from the New World" and was arranged byHirokazu Ando.[1]
Kirby's Dream Buffet[edit]
InKirby's Dream Buffet, a unique arrangement based on exclusively the second phrase of "Invincible Candy" plays for the player that uses the Invincible Candy. Unlike in other games, it is internally considered a sound effect instead of a music track.
Kirby Air Riders[edit]
InKirby Air Riders, the Invincible Candy theme fromKirby's Dream Land is reused for the Invincible Candy item when picked up inCity Trial.
Other appearances[edit]
An unnamed and unreleased music track used in a number of episodes of the Japanese run ofKirby: Right Back at Ya!, includingDedede's Pet Threat andWaddle While You Work, features a slowed-down lighthearted variation of "Invincible Candy".
Names in other languages[edit]
Invincible[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 無敵状態[9] Muteki jōtai 無敵[6][7][10][8] Muteki | Invincible state Invincible |
Invincible![edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | むてきだ！[5] Muteki da! | Invincible! |
| Canadian French | Invincible![5] | - |
| European French | Invincible ![5] | Invincible! |
| German | Unbesiegbar![5] | Invincible! |
| Italian | Invincibile![5] | Invincible! |
| Latin American Spanish | ¡Invencible![5] | Invincible! |
| European Spanish | ¡Invencible![5] | Invincible! |
Invincible Candy[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | むてきキャンディー[1][3][4] Muteki kyandī Invincible Candy[2] | Invincible Candy - |
| Chinese | 彩虹棒棒糖[1][3][4] Cǎihóng Bàngbàngtáng | Rainbow Lollipop |
| Dutch | Supersnoep[1][3][4] | Super candy |
| Canadian French | Super bonbon[1][3] | Super candy |
| European French | Super sucette[1][3] | Super lollipop |
| German | Superkraft-Lolli[1][3][4] | Superpower-Lollipop |
| Italian | Bonbon invincibile[1][3] | Invincible candy |
| Korean | 무적 캔디[1][3][4] Mujeok Kaendi | Invincible Candy |
| Portuguese | Pirulito de invencibilidade[3] | Invincibility lollipop |
| Latin American Spanish | Paleta de invencibilidad[1][3][4] | Invincibility lollipop |
| European Spanish | Piruleta de invencibilidad[1][3] | Invincibility lollipop |
References
- ↑1.001.011.021.031.041.051.061.071.081.091.101.11Waddle Live! Corner Stage
- ↑2.02.1Nintendo Music listing forKirby's Dream Buffet
- ↑3.003.013.023.033.043.053.063.073.083.093.103.11Kirby's Return to Dream Land DeluxeJukebox
- ↑4.04.14.24.34.44.54.6Kirby Air Riders
- ↑5.05.15.25.35.45.55.65.7Kirby and the Rainbow CurseMusic Room
- ↑6.06.16.2Kirby: Triple Deluxe Soundtrack
- ↑7.07.1Kirby: Planet Robobot Original Soundtrack
- ↑8.08.1Kirby's Dream Land andKirby Star Allies soundtracks onNintendo Music
- ↑Kirby's Adventure soundtrack
- ↑Kirby Star Allies: The Original Soundtrack
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