Rick's Theme
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Rick's Theme is the musical piece associated with Rick which plays whenever Kirby is riding on him through normal stages in Kirby's Dream Land 2. It was composed by Hirokazu Ando and Tadashi Ikegami.
Composition
Rick's Theme is characterized by a fast tempo and upbeat instrumentation. There are two main verses to the song, with the second part being only half as long as the first. The song runs on a 4/4 time signature.
Game appearances
Kirby's Dream Land 2
Rick's Theme first appeared in Kirby's Dream Land 2, along with the character it is named for. The song plays whenever Kirby is paired with Rick while in a standard stage, and overrides the stage's main theme. The song does not play in boss stages, Bonus Chances, or Level Hubs.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe / Kirby Fighters Deluxe
Rick's Theme is heard in the Coo's Forest stage in the Kirby: Triple Deluxe Sub-Game Kirby Fighters and the expanded spin-off Kirby Fighters Deluxe. It is paired with Kine's Theme and Coo's Theme here.
Kirby Star Allies
A small portion of Rick's Theme is used as the theme for Rick & Kine & Coo's Dream Friend appearance.
Other appearances
Rick's Theme can be heard at the beginning of the track "Kirby's Dream Land 2 Allies Medley" from the Kirby 25th Anniversary Orchestra Concert. It is once again paired with Kine's Theme and Coo's Theme.