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==Game appearances==
==Game appearances==
===''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' / ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''===
===''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' / ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''===
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In ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'', "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler" plays in the interior of the [[Lor Starcutter]], as well as the main menu (prior to reaching [[100% completion]], which changes the music).
In ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'', "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler" plays in the interior of the [[Lor Starcutter]], as well as the main menu (prior to reaching [[100% completion]], which changes the music).


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*"[[Gourmet Race: Intro|VS Mecha Kawasaki]]" — a [[Scope Shot]] theme. Elements of "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler" are incorporated in transitional parts.
*"[[Gourmet Race: Intro|VS Mecha Kawasaki]]" — a [[Scope Shot]] theme. Elements of "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler" are incorporated in transitional parts.
*"[[C-R-O-W-N-E-D]]" — The final boss theme against Magolor's [[Magolor (second form)|second form]] and [[Magolor Soul]]. Features a dramatic version of the second section of the theme as its intro, its motif inverted for the melody, and the motif proper appearing in later sections in minor keys.
*"[[C-R-O-W-N-E-D]]" — The final boss theme against Magolor's [[Magolor (second form)|second form]] and [[Magolor Soul]]. Features a dramatic version of the second section of the theme as its intro, its motif inverted for the melody, and the motif proper appearing in later sections in minor keys.
*Cutscene themes: "A Visitor from Afar", "Halcandra: A New Enemy", "[[Let Me Explain Everything]]", "[[Each to His Own World]]", "[[Return to Dream Land (theme)|Return to Dream Land]]".
*Cutscene themes: "A Visitor from Afar", "Halcandra: A New Enemy", "[[Let Me Explain Everything]]" (paired with "[[Four Adventurers: Cookie Country]]" in a dialogue), "[[Each to His Own World]]" (mirroring the start of "A Visitor from Afar"), "[[Return to Dream Land (theme)|Return to Dream Land]]" (at various points with increasing length and role, frequently combined with "[[The Adventure Begins (theme from Kirby's Return to Dream Land)|The Adventure Begins]]").


In the remake, the theme also receives several new rearrangements and uses as a motif:
In the remake, the theme also receives several new rearrangements and uses as a motif:
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*"The Shape of a Heart" (from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'') — Stage results theme for Magolor Epilogue.
*"The Shape of a Heart" (from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'') — Stage results theme for Magolor Epilogue.
*"[[Judgment of the Malus Pumila|Onward to a Pain My Heart Knows Well]]" — [[Locandra Dimension]] stage theme, an arrangement of "Judgment of the Malus Pumila" with heavy use of "[[Road to Victory]]" and "A Visitor from Afar", as well as minor fragments of "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler".
*"[[Judgment of the Malus Pumila|Onward to a Pain My Heart Knows Well]]" — [[Locandra Dimension]] stage theme, an arrangement of "Judgment of the Malus Pumila" with heavy use of "[[Road to Victory]]" and "A Visitor from Afar", as well as minor fragments of "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler".
<!--*"Interdimensional Traveler" (from ''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]'') also plays in the first few sections of the [[Locandra Dimension - Extra Stage|Extra Stage]] in [[Locandra Dimension]].-->
*"[[Mistilteinn, Tree Crown without a Ruler]]" — Boss theme against the [[Master Crown (boss)|Master Crown]], includes the second section in the context of "C-R-O-W-N-E-D", as well as the main motif paired with "[[Ordeal (theme)|Ordeal]]" after the "[[Town (theme)|Port Village]]" segment.
*"[[Judgment of the Malus Pumila|Settling a Score - Atone for One's Misdeeds!]]" — Theme for the quick time event when Magolor strikes the Master Crown with his Ultra Sword, has "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler" buried under the second section of "[[Welcome Your New Overlord]]".
*"Crossing into the Parallel with You" — Magolor Epilogue [[staff credits]] theme, includes "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler" in its place in "Judgment of the Malus Pumila" and the following "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" as well as in the transition from minor to major motifs alongside "[[Road to Victory]]", in the modulating transition to "[[Town (theme)|Town]]".
*"Interdimensional Traveler" (from ''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]'') — Plays in the first few sections of the [[Locandra Dimension - Extra Stage|Extra Stage]] in [[Locandra Dimension]].
*"[[C-R-O-W-N-E-D|INTERNAL STRUGGLE]]" — Music preceding the [[Magolor Soul]] battle in [[The True Arena]], primarily based on "[[C-R-O-W-N-E-D]]" while using an eerie quotation of "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler".
*"The Merry, Magical World of Magolor!" — Music for Merry Magoland after all the missions are complete. Medley consisting of an extended version of "WELCOME TO MAGOLAND", "[[Return to Dream Land (theme)|Return to Dream Land]]" and various Sub-Game themes.


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|"Found a Fruit Fragment!"
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Revision as of 22:18, 10 May 2024

Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler
Various arrangements of "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler".
Details
Debut appearance Kirby's Return to Dream Land (2011)
Last appearance Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe (2023)
Other appearance(s) Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Team Kirby Clash Deluxe
Kirby Star Allies
Super Kirby Clash
Kirby's Dream Buffet
Composer(s) Hirokazu Ando[1]
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"Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler"[2] is the musical piece associated with Magolor. It debuted alongside him in Kirby's Return to Dream Land and often reappears as his leitmotif in later games. The theme was composed by Hirokazu Ando.

Composition

Magolor conversates with Kirby inside the Starcutter.

"Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler" is a chipper tune that is normally set in D major, 4/4 time, with a time signature of around 150 beats per minute. It features the distinctive "oompah" rhythm associated with polkas, emphasizing the off beats; this is reflected in its instrumentation, which prominently features electric bass, piano, and flute, as well as synth embellishments. It also happens to quote "A New Wind for Tomorrow" just before the loop point.

Game appearances

Kirby's Return to Dream Land / Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe

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In Kirby's Return to Dream Land and Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler" plays in the interior of the Lor Starcutter, as well as the main menu (prior to reaching 100% completion, which changes the music).

It also appears as a motif throughout the other tracks of the game:

In the remake, the theme also receives several new rearrangements and uses as a motif:

"Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler" in Kirby's Return to Dream Land  
Theme Sample
"Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler"
"The Lor Starcutter Reborn"
"Let Me Explain Everything"
"C-R-O-W-N-E-D"
"Return to Dream Land"
"Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler" in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Merry Magoland themes
Theme Sample
"WELCOME TO MAGOLAND!"
"Magolor's Tome Trackers"
"Magolor's Dizzy-Tizzy Tome Trackers"
"Magoland Results"
"The Merry, Magical World of Magolor!"
Magolor Epilogue: The Interdimensional Traveler themes
Theme Sample
"Found a Fruit Fragment!"
Miscellaneous
Theme Sample
"INTERNAL STRUGGLE"

Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition

Two new versions of the theme appear in this game, both in the New Challenge Stages Sub-Game. The first is titled もっとチャレンジステージ (New Challenge Stages) on the Kirby Star Allies: The Original Soundtrack album, and plays on the New Challenge Stages title screen and during the first two races with Magolor. This variation uses entirely synthetic instrumentation and a more syncopated rhythm, and was done by Hirokazu Ando.

The other variation is titled "Interdimensional Traveler" (or "Distant Traveler") in English and 異空いくうヲカケル旅人たびびと (The Traveler Across Another Dimension) in Japanese. It plays during Magolor Race 3 and Magolor Race EX. This variation is set in a faster tempo and a minor key, but has similar synthetic instrumentation other than including an electric guitar.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe

The "Interdimensional Traveler" variation reappears in Kirby: Triple Deluxe as the theme of the Distant Traveler stage in Dedede's Drum Dash; its fast-paced rhythm makes it suitably difficult. Additionally, the "New Challenge Stages" variant can be heard in Stage 6 of Fine Fields. Finally, the menu theme from Kirby's Return to Dream Land is used as the theme for the Copy Ability Room.

Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe

An acoustic arrangement of "Interdimensional Traveler" featuring melodica and ukelele is used as the staff credits theme upon clearing all of the secret stages. This arrangement actually debuted as part of the track "Dededeluxe!" on the Kirby: Triple Deluxe Soundtrack, where it formed a medley with the other Dedede's Drum Dash stage themes. It reappears in Kirby: Planet Robobot in The True Arena, playing during the Mid-Boss All-Stars 1 fight.

Team Kirby Clash Deluxe / Super Kirby Clash

Another acoustic arrangement of "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler" is used while speaking to him at his shoppe in Team Kirby Clash Deluxe. It uses guitars as its primary instruments, particularly ukelele and mandolin, accompanied by marimba and plucked strings. It reappears in Super Kirby Clash, unaltered and filling the same purpose.

Kirby Star Allies

The original version reappears in Kirby Star Allies as the puzzle room theme for Extra Planet β and Extra Planet γ.

A short jingle based on "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler" is used as Magolor's Dream Friend jingle, which is titled ブラボー!マホロアがキテアゲタヨォ (Bravo! Magolor Has Come) on the official soundtrack. The theme's title uses Magolor's katakana-based speaking style. This arrangement was done by Yuuta Ogasawara.

The Celebration Picture "The Shape of a Heart" features a fuller arrangement of the theme. It uses a slower tempo and gentle instrumentation, featuring a leading acoustic piano backed by Rhodes piano and acoustic bass. This arrangement was done by Hirokazu Ando.

Kirby's Dream Buffet

Both "New Challenge Stages" and the original version of "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler" can be unlocked for potential use in races and Free Rolling, the former unlocked at Gourmet Rank 78 and named Kirby's Dream Collection: Memorial Song 1, the latter unlocked at Gourmet Rank 81 and named Kirby's Return to Dream Land: Memorial Song 2 in the American English version and Kirby's Adventure Wii: Memorial Song 2 in the British English version.

Other appearances

A rearrangement of "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler" is included as part of the track ボーナストラック:4人の仲間と彼方からの旅人 (Bonus Track: Four Adventurers and the Far-Flung Traveler) on the Kirby Wii Music Selection album.

The Kirby: Triple Deluxe Soundtrack album includes a track called "Dededeluxe!", which is a medley that consists of all four themes in Dedede's Drum Dash. The fourth theme, however, instead of being the in-game version of "Distant Traveler", it is a completely new remix of it. This remix was later featured in Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe and Kirby: Planet Robobot.

For the Kirby Memorial Arrangements album, a full big band ensemble was assembled to record exclusive arrangements. One, titled "I'll Never Forget You", is a medley of "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler" and "Memories (I'll Never Forget You)". It was arranged by Shogo Sakai and extended to include solos for alto saxophone, trombone, and trumpet.

A gentle waltz (3/4 time) arrangement is incorporated in the track マリオネットキッチン (Marionette Kitchen) on the album The Sound of Kirby Café 2, where it is combined into a medley with "Vs. Marx". It was arranged by Megumi Ohara.

The "WELCOME TO MAGOLAND!" version of the theme is paired with "Booming Blasters" to serve as the music track for when 50 players remain in the Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Maximus Cup for Tetris 99.

The Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe version of "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler" is featured in an officially licensed collection of Kirby sheet music published by Yamaha Corporation.[3] The Return to Dream Land Deluxe version of "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" also appears in the same collection.

Names in other languages

"Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler"

Language Name Meaning
Japanese 彼方かなたからの旅人たびびとマホロア[4]
Kanata kara no tabibito Mahoroa
Mahoroa, the Distant Traveler
Mahoroa is Magolor's Japanese name.
Traditional Chinese 來自遠方的旅人魔法洛亞
láizì yuǎnfāng de lǚrén Mófǎluòyà
The Traveler from Afar, Magolor
Simplified Chinese 来自远方的旅人魔法洛亚
láizì yuǎnfāng de lǚrén Mófǎluòyà
Dutch Magolor, de verre reiziger Magolor, the distant traveler
French Magolor, le voyageur venu de loin Magolor, the traveler who came from afar
German Weit gereister Magolor Far traveled Magolor
Italian Magolor, il viaggiatore stellare Magolor, the stellar traveler
Korean 머나먼 곳에서 온 여행자 마버로아
meonameon gos-eseo on yeohaengja mabeoloa
Mabeoroa, the Distant Traveler
Mabeoroa is Magolor's Korean name.
Portuguese Magolor, o viajante interdimensional Magolor, the interdimensional traveler
Spanish Maglor, el viajero de mundos remotos Magolor, the traveler of remote worlds


"Interdimensional Traveler"

Language Name Meaning
Japanese 異空いくうヲカケル旅人たびびと[5]
Ikuu wokakeru tabibito
The Traveler Across Another Dimension
Traditional Chinese 穿越異空間的旅人
chuānyuè yìkōngjiān de lǚrén
The Traveler Across Another Dimension
Simplified Chinese 穿越异空间的旅人
chuānyuè yìkōngjiān de lǚrén
Dutch Reiziger tussen dimensies Traveler between dimensions
French Voyageur lointain[5]
Le voyageur interdimensionnel
Distant traveler
The interdimensional traveler
German Weltenbummler[5]
Reisender der Dimensionen
Globetrotter
Traveler of Dimensions
Italian Un lungo viaggio[5]
Viaggiatore interdimensionale
A long journey
Interdimensional traveler
Korean 이공을 건너는 여행자[5]
igong-eul geonneoneun yeohaengja
The Traveler Crossing Another Dimension
Portuguese Viajante interdimensional Interdimensional traveler
Spanish Viajero lejano[5]
Viajero interdimensional
Distant traveler
Interdimensional traveler


"The Shape of a Heart"

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ココロノスガタ
kokoro no sugata
The Shape of a Heart
The song title is written entirely in katakana instead of hiragana and/or kanji, matching with Magolor's way of speaking in Japanese.
Traditional Chinese 心的姿態
xīn de zītài
The Feeling of a Heart
Simplified Chinese 心的姿态
xīn de zītài
Dutch De vorm van een hart The shape of a heart
French En forme de cœur In the shape of a heart
German Umriss eines Herzens Outline of a Heart
Italian La forma del cuore The shape of the heart
Korean 마음의 형태
ma-eum-ui hyeongtae
The Shape of a Heart
Portuguese A forma de um coração The shape of a heart
Spanish La forma del corazón The shape of the heart


"WELCOME TO MAGOLAND!"

Language Name Meaning
Japanese WELCOME TO THE MAGOLOR LAND!
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Chinese WELCOME TO THE MAGOLOR LAND!
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Dutch WELKOM IN MAGOLAND! WELCOME TO MAGOLAND!
Canadian French BIENVENUE À MAGOLAND! WELCOME TO MAGOLAND!
European French BIENVENUE À MAGOLAND ! WELCOME TO MAGOLAND!
German WILLKOMMEN IN MAGOLAND! WELCOME TO MAGOLAND!
Italian BENVENUTI AL PARCO MAGOLANDIA! WELCOME TO MERRY MAGOLAND!
Korean WELCOME TO THE MABEOROA LAND!
WELCOME TO THE MAGOLOR LAND!
Portuguese BEM-VINDOS À MAGOLÂNDIA! WELCOME TO MAGOLAND!
Latin American Spanish ¡Maglolandia Fantasía les da la bienvenida! Merry Magoland welcomes you!
European Spanish ¡Bienvenidos a Maglolandia Fantasía! Welcome to Merry Magoland!


References

  1. Kirby: Triple Deluxe Jukebox
  2. Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Jukebox
  3. Yamaha Sheet Music Store - Product KB24-6208 "ピアノで楽しむ 星のカービィ ~ゲーム音楽セレクション~" ("Fun with Piano: Kirby of the Stars ~Game Music Selection~")
  4. Kirby Wii Music Selection track listing
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Dedede's Drum Dash