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==Composition== | ==Composition== | ||
[[File:KRtDLD Master Crown boss screenshot.png|thumb|left|250px|The [[ | [[File:KRtDLD Master Crown boss screenshot.png|thumb|left|250px|The [[Master Crown]] descends as the opening notes for "Mistilteinn, Tree Crown without a Ruler" play.]] | ||
"Mistilteinn, Tree Crown without a Ruler" plays with a consistent 4/4 time signature at a BPM range between 139 to 143, featuring vast usage of strings, percussion, as well as vocals and brass that alternate with each other. It plays primarily in the keys of G | "Mistilteinn, Tree Crown without a Ruler" plays with a consistent 4/4 time signature at a BPM range between 139 to 143, featuring vast usage of strings, percussion, as well as vocals and brass that alternate with each other. It plays primarily in the keys of {{note|G|s}} ({{note|A|f}}) minor and A minor. Despite being primarily in minor key, it is characterized by a triumphant and heroic tone, acting as a thematic inversion of "[[C-R-O-W-N-E-D]]" to represent [[Magolor]]'s redemption. It uses themes associated with Magolor and the [[Master Crown]] ("[[Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler]]", "[[Road to Victory]]", and "C-R-O-W-N-E-D"), as well as from ''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]'' and its [[Super Kirby Clash|sequel]] (which make use of a "[[Town (theme)|Town]]" motif specific to the Village music, and an "Ordeal" motif specific to the "[[Ordeal (theme)|Ordeal]]" themes). These themes symbolize the clash between the aforementioned characters and foreshadow their [[Gem Apple#Gem Apple Tree|fate]]. | ||
The intro consists of a G | The intro consists of a {{note|G|s}} minor version of the "Town" motif, featuring a cello, vocals, cymbals and church bells at the start and adding a harpsichord, violin, and organ. The piece then accelerates. A xylophone and soprano choir perform a frantic descending progression. | ||
A violin and percussion play the "Ordeal" motif, accompanied by strings the second time the melody plays. As the theme continues, it rapidly transitions to A minor, at which point a trumpet joins. Brass instruments continue the theme. | A violin and percussion play the "Ordeal" motif, accompanied by strings the second time the melody plays. As the theme continues, it rapidly transitions to A minor, at which point a trumpet joins. Brass instruments continue the theme. | ||
Not a moment after the "Ordeal" motif reaches an end, two themes from "[[C-R-O-W-N-E-D]]" usually heard one after another join simultaneously, hinting at C major, adding a single stray B | Not a moment after the "Ordeal" motif reaches an end, two themes from "[[C-R-O-W-N-E-D]]" usually heard one after another join simultaneously, hinting at C major, adding a single stray {{note|B|f}} (low second tone) that was not present in the original. The two themes alternate between instruments (primarily strings) while contributing to polyphony. A third theme from "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" joins in the brass - the C minor "[[Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler]]", but it does not reach the end, interrupted by a melodic turn similar to the themes from the ''Kirby Clash'' series, with the addition of orchestra bells and piano accompaniment. | ||
"Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler" does not take long to return, however, with a piano glissando leading into it. Establishing the C minor it introduced, it plays similarly to the introductory segment of "C-R-O-W-N-E-D", albeit with a tempo more reminiscent of Magolor's jollier theme. During this time, the Master Crown's theme plays in the background. The "Town" motif returns at a climax, hinting at B | "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler" does not take long to return, however, with a piano glissando leading into it. Establishing the C minor it introduced, it plays similarly to the introductory segment of "C-R-O-W-N-E-D", albeit with a tempo more reminiscent of Magolor's jollier theme. During this time, the Master Crown's theme plays in the background. The "Town" motif returns at a climax, hinting at {{note|B|f}} major, and it quickly dissipates when a new section comes. | ||
Establishing the first lasting (C) major of the composition is the theme from "[[Road to Victory]]" at the heart of the piece. The bells and choir return to cast light on this section, and another piano glissando decorates it. The primary "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" theme, still in the background, also takes a major turn. Before long, the intro of "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" (or middle section of "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler") returns the piece to A minor, with a xylophone joining in playing the "Town" motif, albeit often including major harmonies. | |||
A calm interlude similar to the transitional theme of "[[Two Planets Approach the Roche Limit]]" brings a change of character, as the instrumentation becomes more scarce and light. This lyrical section, quoting the "Port Village" theme from ''Super Kirby Clash'', makes way for G | A calm interlude similar to the transitional theme of "[[Two Planets Approach the Roche Limit]]" brings a change of character, as the instrumentation becomes more scarce and light. This lyrical section, quoting the "Port Village" theme from ''Super Kirby Clash'', makes way for {{note|G|sh}} minor again, adding heavy double-time percussion similar to the second half of "Two Planets Approach the Roche Limit", at which point the ''Kirby Clash'' themes return, with a quiet quotation of the primary "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler" motif. | ||
The piece reaches another climax in the higher registers. The pace comes to a brief halt, where the piano hits a bass dominant note thrice. The composition builds on the "Town" motif from here, with different elements of "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" and "Road to Victory" scattered throughout. "Ordeal" eventually returns in its original violin variation, at which point the track loops. | The piece reaches another climax in the higher registers. The pace comes to a brief halt, where the piano hits a bass dominant note thrice. The composition builds on the "Town" motif from here, with different elements of "C-R-O-W-N-E-D" and "Road to Victory" scattered throughout. "Ordeal" eventually returns in its original violin variation, at which point the track loops. | ||
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The name Mistilteinn is also associated with [[wikipedia:Hrómundar saga Gripssonar|the Icelandic saga of Hromund Gripsson]], where it is the name of an enchanted sword. Þráinn, the original wielder of the sword, is an undead witch-king, similar to how the Japanese name of the theme implies that the Master Crown is specifically the crown of deceased rulers. Hrómundr defeats Þráinn, claims the sword from him, and uses it to slay Swedish kings. This parallels Magolor's use of the sword at the end to slay the Master Crown. | The name Mistilteinn is also associated with [[wikipedia:Hrómundar saga Gripssonar|the Icelandic saga of Hromund Gripsson]], where it is the name of an enchanted sword. Þráinn, the original wielder of the sword, is an undead witch-king, similar to how the Japanese name of the theme implies that the Master Crown is specifically the crown of deceased rulers. Hrómundr defeats Þráinn, claims the sword from him, and uses it to slay Swedish kings. This parallels Magolor's use of the sword at the end to slay the Master Crown. | ||
Mistilteinn is not the only portion of the name with multiple layers of meaning. The "Tree Crown without a Ruler" appears to reveal some information about the Master Crown. While the English version of the theme's name is not too clear with its meaning, {{furi|王亡|おうな}}き{{furi|樹冠|じゅかん}} literally translates to "tree crown that has lost its ruler", with {{furi|亡|な}}き ("lost") in this case specifically referring to something that has passed away (in this case the ruler). Based on this name and various flavor text in the game, it is presumed that the Master Crown drains the life of its victims while they are in possession of it, eventually killing them.<ref>{{cite|The one-eyed wreath {{color|red|grants power}} but {{color|red|swallows the soul}}... It {{color|red|devours}}, stealing any sense of self... Truly, this {{color|red|crown rules all}}. Free him from this nightmare! Take his hand and {{color|red|save a new friend}}!|'''VS Magolor Soul''' Special Page from The True Arena (Phase 1)|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''}}</ref><ref>{{cite|What remains of Magolor is a sad shell. He's possessed by the {{color|red|limitless power}} of the Master Crown, imprisoned by the {{color|red|hatred}} and {{color|red|obsessions}} of prior rulers. Now...defeat it and free {{color|red|Magolor's soul}}!|'''VS Magolor Soul''' Special Page from Extra Mode|''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''}}</ref> | Mistilteinn is not the only portion of the name with multiple layers of meaning. The "Tree Crown without a Ruler" appears to reveal some information about the Master Crown. While the English version of the theme's name is not too clear with its meaning, {{furi|王亡|おうな}}き{{furi|樹冠|じゅかん}} literally translates to "tree crown that has lost its ruler", with {{furi|亡|な}}き ("lost") in this case specifically referring to something that has passed away (in this case the ruler). Based on this name and various flavor text in the game, it is presumed that the Master Crown drains the life of its victims while they are in possession of it, eventually killing them.<ref>{{cite|The one-eyed wreath {{color|red|grants power}} but {{color|red|swallows the soul}}... It {{color|red|devours}}, stealing any sense of self... Truly, this {{color|red|crown rules all}}. Free him from this nightmare! Take his hand and {{color|red|save a new friend}}!|'''VS Magolor Soul''' Special Page from The True Arena (Phase 1)|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''}}</ref><ref>{{cite|What remains of Magolor is a sad shell. He's possessed by the {{color|red|limitless power}} of the Master Crown, imprisoned by the {{color|red|hatred}} and {{color|red|obsessions}} of prior rulers. Now...defeat it and free {{color|red|Magolor's soul}}!|'''VS Magolor Soul''' Special Page from Extra Mode|''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe''}}</ref> | ||
On a lighter note, "tree crown" is also a pun: while it describes the Master Crown having literally become a tree, the branches and leaves of a tree are referred to as its [[wikipedia:crown (botany)|crown]]. | On a lighter note, "tree crown" is also a pun: while it describes the Master Crown having literally become a tree, the branches and leaves of a tree are referred to as its [[wikipedia:crown (botany)|crown]]. | ||
