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==Composition==
==Composition==
[[File:Volcano Valley Stage 11 KMA.png|thumb|left|200px|The Kirbys explore outer space.]]
[[File:Volcano Valley Stage 11 KMA.png|thumb|left|200px|The Kirbys explore outer space.]]
"Off into Space" is a heroic theme in melodic G major and 12/8. It begins with a slow and eerie high-pitched double intro consisting of a rising chord played by a pulse wave, combining a semblance of the motif from "[[Kirby Collecting]]" and the harmonies of "[[At the Bottom]]". However, a snare drum picks up right after this. The tempo becomes quicker, and the harmony is tinged with the unique contrast of G, E-flat and F major, showcasing the melodic major. When the progression repeats, accompanying rising and falling pulse wave arpeggios join in. The French horn melody is resolute yet unstable, as it rises up the tonic triad in second inversion, then slowly descends to a B. After it is repeated an octave higher, a pulse wave second section based on this motif with a high and bright timbre accentiates the major flat harmonies. The primary progression repeats with a sustained violin G.
"Off into Space" is a heroic theme in melodic G major and 12/8. It begins with a slow and eerie high-pitched double intro consisting of a rising chord played by a pulse wave, combining a semblance of the motif from "[[Kirby Collecting]]" and the harmonies of "[[At the Bottom]]". However, a snare drum picks up right after this. The tempo becomes quicker, and the harmony is tinged with the unique contrast of G, E-flat and F major, showcasing the melodic major. When the progression repeats, accompanying rising and falling pulse wave arpeggios join in. The French horn melody is resolute yet unstable, as it rises up the tonic triad in second inversion, then slowly descends to a B. After it is repeated an octave higher, a pulse wave second section based on this motif with a high and bright timbre accentuates the major flat harmonies. The primary progression repeats with a sustained violin G.


The third section features a change of accompaniment, now consisting of descending three-note arpeggios, and key. The E minor cello melody slowly builds up to its dominant. With cymbal crashes, brass and high strings reiterate the dominant, first with a D natural leading tone pertaining to natural minor, and then a proper harmonic dominant. For a brief moment, a virtuosic pulse wave solo stirs up the pace and then makes way to the reprise. The track loops from the intro's progression.
The third section features a change of accompaniment, now consisting of descending three-note arpeggios, and key. The E minor cello melody slowly builds up to its dominant. With cymbal crashes, brass and high strings reiterate the dominant, first with a D natural leading tone pertaining to natural minor, and then a proper harmonic dominant. For a brief moment, a virtuosic pulse wave solo stirs up the pace and then makes way to the reprise. The track loops from the intro's progression.

Revision as of 09:53, 6 May 2024

Off into Space
Sample of "Off into Space" from Kirby Mass Attack.
Details
Debut appearance Kirby Mass Attack (2011)
Composer(s) Shogo Sakai
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"Off into Space" is a stage theme from Kirby Mass Attack that plays in Volcano Valley - Stage 11. It was composed by Shogo Sakai.

Composition

The Kirbys explore outer space.

"Off into Space" is a heroic theme in melodic G major and 12/8. It begins with a slow and eerie high-pitched double intro consisting of a rising chord played by a pulse wave, combining a semblance of the motif from "Kirby Collecting" and the harmonies of "At the Bottom". However, a snare drum picks up right after this. The tempo becomes quicker, and the harmony is tinged with the unique contrast of G, E-flat and F major, showcasing the melodic major. When the progression repeats, accompanying rising and falling pulse wave arpeggios join in. The French horn melody is resolute yet unstable, as it rises up the tonic triad in second inversion, then slowly descends to a B. After it is repeated an octave higher, a pulse wave second section based on this motif with a high and bright timbre accentuates the major flat harmonies. The primary progression repeats with a sustained violin G.

The third section features a change of accompaniment, now consisting of descending three-note arpeggios, and key. The E minor cello melody slowly builds up to its dominant. With cymbal crashes, brass and high strings reiterate the dominant, first with a D natural leading tone pertaining to natural minor, and then a proper harmonic dominant. For a brief moment, a virtuosic pulse wave solo stirs up the pace and then makes way to the reprise. The track loops from the intro's progression.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese うちゅうへ
Into Space
Canadian French Dans l'espace In space
European French En route pour l'espace Off to space
German Das All ruft
Italian Nello spazio In space
Korean 우주로
Into Space
Spanish Hacia el espacio Towards space