Editing King Dedede's Theme

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'''"King Dedede's Theme"''', also known as '''"Mt. Dedede"''', the '''"Tower of Midbosses"''' theme, or just '''"Dedede's Theme"''' for short, is a musical piece composed by [[Jun Ishikawa]] which first appeared in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]''. As the name implies, this is [[King Dedede]]'s primary theme, though this was not strictly the case until later in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]], as Dedede has been associated with other themes in the past. It's one of the most well-known songs from the series, and it often appears alongside the [[Gourmet Race (theme)|Gourmet Race theme]]. It has reappeared in many titles since ''Kirby's Dream Land'', with several changes, rearrangements, and remixes along the way; it has also appeared outside of the video games, such as in the [[Kirby 25th Anniversary Orchestra Concert]] and ''[[The Sound of Kirby Café 2]]''.  

The theme generally consists of two sections, though the second didn't make an appearance until ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''. The original one-part version from ''Kirby's Dream Land'' has a higher key than most later remixes, which are based on the full version from ''Kirby Super Star''. In ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', a brand new segment is included before the usual two parts, which doubles the song's length; this addition is kept for ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''.

In ''[[Kirby's Dream Land]]'', this theme first appears when [[Kirby]] arrives at [[Mt. Dedede]], and later in the final boss battle with King Dedede in the boxing ring. Compared to later iterations, it is relatively simple, with only the first section of the piece on loop. It can be found as Track 17 in the game's [[Jukebox|Sound Test]].

In ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', the final boss battle with King Dedede on Mt. Dedede in [[Spring Breeze]] is where his theme first got its second section based on motifs of this game and became the full theme, which has persisted to the present. It is also used during his battle in [[The Arena]]. This version can be found as Track 11 in the game's [[Jukebox/Kirby Super Star|Sound Test]], and is named '''デデデ大王のテーマ''' (''King Dedede's Theme'') in the ''[[Kirby Ultra Super Deluxe Original Sound Track]]''.

In ''[[Kirby's Star Stacker (Super Famicom)|Kirby's Star Stacker]]'' for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Famicom]], King Dedede's Theme is remixed using similar instrumentation to ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'', but in 3/4 time with a much faster tempo. This version is considered the predecessor to "[[Masked Dedede's Theme]]".

In ''[[Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble]]'', a version based on the original version of "King Dedede's Theme" is played in [[Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble - Lvl 8-4|Lvl 8-4]] during the battle with King Dedede. This version can be found as Track 27 in the game's Sound Room.

In ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', "King Dedede's Theme" is remixed with the [[Nintendo DS]] sound chip, similar to other remixed songs from ''Kirby Super Star''. It's still used during the boss battle with King Dedede in [[Spring Breeze]] and [[The Arena]]. This version can be found as Track 012 in the game's [[Jukebox/Kirby Super Star|Sound Test]], and also in the ''Kirby Ultra Super Deluxe Original Sound Track'', under the name '''デデデ大王のテーマ''' (''King Dedede's Theme'').

Additionally, the opening cutscene of [[Revenge of the King]] (track 084 in the Sound Test) features an eerie, rhythmically loose arrangement of "King Dedede's Theme" based on its main melody.

In Revenge of the King, "King Dedede's Theme" is remixed to create a specific new version associated with [[Masked Dedede]]: '''"[[Masked Dedede's Theme]]"''', also known as "The Masked King" (track 29 on ''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition Compilation Soundtrack]]''). It is arranged in a much faster tempo than the original version and appears to take influence from the remix of the theme from the Super Famicom version of ''Kirby's Star Stacker''. This version of the theme has reappeared in many later titles, which can be seen on its own page.

 

When clearing Revenge of the King, the theme '''"[[The King and the Sun]]"''' plays in the cutscene of the same name, which is a remix of "King Dedede's Theme" in the style of "[[My Friend and the Sunset]]". This version can be found as track 088 in the game's Sound Test. The title theme of Revenge of the King (track 085 in the Sound Test) also features an arrangement of "King Dedede's Theme" based on "The King and the Sun".

In ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'', an arrangement of this theme plays in [[Nutty Noon - Stage 5]] when Kirby enters the [[Tower of Mid-Bosses]] there. It is a re-orchestration of the theme at a somewhat higher tempo, though no part of the melody has changed. The remix is titled '''"Crash! Mid-Boss Tower"''', and can be found as Track 43 in the game's [[Jukebox/Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Sound Test]]. Additionally, the original ''Kirby Super Star'' version of the theme plays in [[Scope Shot]] when facing Robo Dedede. This version can be found as Track 91 in the Sound Test.

In addition, the "Cart Run" version from ''Kirby: Canvas Curse'' reappears unaltered in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' in [[Rhythm Route - Stage 7 EX]], and the ''Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe'' arrangement plays in both the Other Games menu for said game and in the [[HAL Room]] in [[Access Ark - Stage 1]].

An arrangement similar to the ''Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe'' title theme plays if King Dedede's [[amiibo]] is used. However, this version is subtly different; the timpani at beginning is removed, and the missing portion of the second section is re-added.

In ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', a new version of "King Dedede's Theme" plays during his boss battle. It's arranged by [[Hirokazu Ando]] and titled '''"Macho of Dedede"'''.<ref>''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' Jukebox</ref> It's an orchestral arrangement of the theme, with a new segment before the usual melody plays. It also features notable usage of electric bass. "Macho of Dedede" can be found as Track 16 in the ''Kirby Star Allies'' [[Jukebox]].

 

The ''Kirby's Blowout Blast'' arrangement plays in the [[HAL Room]] in [[Fruity Forest]]. On the official soundtrack, this version is mistakenly credited as coming from ''Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe''.

Starting with ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', the ''Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe'' title theme represents its game of origin on the [[Past Adventures]] menu.

In ''[[The Sound of Kirby Café 2]]'', the ''Kirby's Star Stacker'' (Super Famicom) version of the theme is featured and remixed at a slower tempo for Track 6, '''王様きらきらフルコース''' (''The King's Sparkling Full Course'').

 

The Secret Song for the Dedede Arena Battle Stage is re-used as the theme for when 50-11 players remain in a round of ''[[harddrop:Tetris 99|Tetris 99]]'' during the ''Kirby Fighters 2'' Maximus Cup.

** '''"Dedede's (subject)"''' or '''"(subject): D.D.D."''' This is the basis for '''"Dedede's Royal Payback"''' (in Japanese, '''"Return to the Throne: D.D.D."'''), '''"[[Dedede's Tridimensional Cannon]]"''' (in Japanese, '''"Electromagnetically Conducted Triple Turret Cannon: D.D.D."''') and '''"Masked and Wild: D.D.D."'''

*The opening notes of "Roar of Dedede" are nearly identical to [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf_oL_LRTl4 the theme song] of [[wikipedia:Rodan|Rodan]] from ''[[wikipedia:Destroy All Monsters|Destroy All Monsters]]''. Given that Rodan is a prehistoric bird-like pteranodon, and "Roar of Dedede" is used for the bird-like Dedede under the control of the wild Beast Pack, a connection between the two would be fitting.

**If including the "[[Past Adventures]]" appearances, then the ''Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe'' title theme takes the lead with 10 appearances; however, if excluding them, it only has two appearances.

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