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|caption=30 seconds of '''Coo's Theme''' from various ''Kirby'' media. | |caption=30 seconds of '''"Coo's Theme"''' from various ''Kirby'' media. | ||
|game1=''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'' (1995) | |game1=''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'' (1995) | ||
|lastgame=''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'' (2020) | |lastgame=''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'' (2020) | ||
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|composer=[[Tadashi Ikegami]]<ref name=25th>[[Kirby 25th Anniversary Orchestra Concert]] pamphlet interview</ref> | |composer=[[Tadashi Ikegami]]<ref name=25th>[[Kirby 25th Anniversary Orchestra Concert]] pamphlet interview</ref> | ||
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'''Coo's Theme''' is the musical piece associated with [[Coo]] which plays whenever [[Kirby]] is riding on him through normal stages in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]''. It was composed by [[Tadashi Ikegami]].<ref name=25th/> | '''"Coo's Theme"'''<ref name="ost">''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition Compilation Soundtrack]]'', ''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]'' [[Jukebox/Kirby and the Rainbow Curse|Sound Room]]</ref> is the musical piece associated with [[Coo]] which plays whenever [[Kirby]] is riding on him through normal stages in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]''. It was composed by [[Tadashi Ikegami]].<ref name=25th/> | ||
==Composition== | ==Composition== | ||
Coo's Theme is characterized by fast percussion paired with a steady main melody containing several long-held notes. The song can be said to bear a more "serious" tone than either [[Rick's Theme]] or [[Kine's Theme]]. The song itself is fairly quick, and runs in a 4/4 time signature with two main verses of equal length and an introductory non-looping verse which is half the length of one of the main verses. | [[File:KDL2 Big Forest 1-5.png|thumb|left|Coo carrying Kirby through the skies of [[Big Forest]].]] | ||
"Coo's Theme" is characterized by fast percussion paired with a steady main melody containing several long-held notes. The song can be said to bear a more "serious" tone than either [[Rick's Theme]]" or "[[Kine's Theme]]". The song itself is fairly quick, and runs in a 4/4 time signature with two main verses of equal length and an introductory non-looping verse which is half the length of one of the main verses. | |||
==Game appearances== | ==Game appearances== | ||
===''Kirby's Dream Land 2''=== | ===''Kirby's Dream Land 2''=== | ||
Coo's Theme first appeared in this game, along with the character it is named for. The song plays whenever Kirby is paired with Coo while in a standard stage, and overrides the stage's main theme. The song does not play in boss stages, [[Bonus Chance]]s, or [[ | "Coo's Theme" first appeared in this game, along with the character it is named for. The song plays whenever Kirby is paired with Coo while in a standard stage, and overrides the stage's main theme. The song does not play in boss stages, [[Bonus Chance]]s, or [[level hub]]s. | ||
===''Kirby Fighters'' series=== | ===''Kirby Fighters'' series=== | ||
Coo's Theme is heard in the [[Coo's Forest]] [[Battle Stage]] in [[Kirby Fighters]], ''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]'' and ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'', in a paired medley with Rick's Theme. This version is titled | "Coo's Theme" is heard in the [[Coo's Forest]] [[Battle Stage]] in [[Kirby Fighters]], ''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]'' and ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'', in a paired medley with "Rick's Theme". This version is titled "[[Four-Way Fight in Coo's Forest]]" in the ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe Soundtrack]]'', and arranged by Hirokazu Ando.<ref>''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' [[Jukebox]]</ref> In ''Kirby Fighters 2'', a rearrangement of this medley can be unlocked as the stage's secret song when [[Fighters Rank]] 76 is obtained. | ||
===''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse''=== | ===''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse''=== | ||
A slow and calm remix of Coo's Theme plays in the [[Deploy the Kirby Tank!]] stage in [[Yellow Dunes]], when Kirby doesn't have the [[Kirby Tank]] transformation. This version is named '''Crossing the Sands'''. | A slow and calm remix of "Coo's Theme" plays in the [[Deploy the Kirby Tank!]] stage in [[Yellow Dunes]], when Kirby doesn't have the [[Kirby Tank]] transformation. This version is named '''"Crossing the Sands"'''. | ||
A different remix of the theme can be unlocked by collecting one of the [[Treasure Chest]]s found in the [[Gondola Ride]] stage, to then be played in the [[Jukebox|Music Room]]. It features a longer intro, and the main melody is played two times, each one with different instrumentation. | A different remix of the theme can be unlocked by collecting one of the [[Treasure Chest]]s found in the [[Gondola Ride]] stage, to then be played in the [[Jukebox|Music Room]]. It features a longer intro, and the main melody is played two times, each one with different instrumentation. | ||
==Other appearances== | ==Other appearances== | ||
Coo's Theme can be heard at the end of the track | "Coo's Theme" can be heard at the end of the track "Kirby's Dream Land 2 Animal Friends Medley" from the [[Kirby 25th Anniversary Orchestra Concert]]. It is once again paired with "Rick's Theme" and "Kine's Theme". Notably, this version of the song is characterized by its loudness, focusing primarily on high strings, and has a new ending verse to cap off the track. The medley is arranged by [[Shogo Sakai]]. | ||
A short remix of this theme was featured in [[Kirby Pupupu Train]], and it is included on the ''[[Kirby Pupupu Train Eki-melo Collection]]'' under the name '''ビッグフォレスト駅''' (''[[Big Forest]] Station''). | A short remix of this theme was featured in [[Kirby Pupupu Train]], and it is included on the ''[[Kirby Pupupu Train Eki-melo Collection]]'' under the name '''ビッグフォレスト駅''' (''[[Big Forest]] Station''). | ||
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==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
{{names | {{names | ||
|ja=クーのテーマ | |ja=クーのテーマ<ref name="ost"/> | ||
|jaR=Kū no tēma | |jaR=Kū no tēma | ||
|jaM=Coo's Theme | |jaM=Coo's Theme | ||
| | |es=Tema de Coo<ref name="KatRC">''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse'' Sound Room</ref> | ||
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|fr=Thème de Coo<ref name="KatRC"/> | |||
|frM=Coo's Theme | |||
|de=Coos Thema<ref name="KatRC"/> | |||
|deM=Coo's Theme | |||
|it=Tema di Coo<ref name="KatRC"/> | |||
|itM=Coo's Theme | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{ref}} | {{ref}} | ||
{{clear}} | {{clear}} | ||
{{Navbox-KDL2 Music}} | {{Navbox-KDL2 Music}} | ||
{{Navbox-KTD}} | {{Navbox-KTD Music}} | ||
{{Navbox-KFD}} | {{Navbox-KFD}} | ||
{{Navbox-KatRC}} | {{Navbox-KatRC Music}} | ||
{{Navbox-KF2}} | {{Navbox-KF2 Music}} | ||
[[Category:Music in Kirby's Dream Land 2]] | [[Category:Music in Kirby's Dream Land 2]] | ||
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"Coo's Theme"[2] is the musical piece associated with Coo which plays whenever Kirby is riding on him through normal stages in Kirby's Dream Land 2. It was composed by Tadashi Ikegami.[1]
Composition[edit]
Coo carrying Kirby through the skies of Big Forest.
"Coo's Theme" is characterized by fast percussion paired with a steady main melody containing several long-held notes. The song can be said to bear a more "serious" tone than either Rick's Theme" or "Kine's Theme". The song itself is fairly quick, and runs in a 4/4 time signature with two main verses of equal length and an introductory non-looping verse which is half the length of one of the main verses.
Game appearances[edit]
Kirby's Dream Land 2[edit]
"Coo's Theme" first appeared in this game, along with the character it is named for. The song plays whenever Kirby is paired with Coo 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 Fighters series[edit]
"Coo's Theme" is heard in the Coo's Forest Battle Stage in Kirby Fighters, Kirby Fighters Deluxe and Kirby Fighters 2, in a paired medley with "Rick's Theme". This version is titled "Four-Way Fight in Coo's Forest" in the Kirby: Triple Deluxe Soundtrack, and arranged by Hirokazu Ando.[3] In Kirby Fighters 2, a rearrangement of this medley can be unlocked as the stage's secret song when Fighters Rank 76 is obtained.
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse[edit]
A slow and calm remix of "Coo's Theme" plays in the Deploy the Kirby Tank! stage in Yellow Dunes, when Kirby doesn't have the Kirby Tank transformation. This version is named "Crossing the Sands".
A different remix of the theme can be unlocked by collecting one of the Treasure Chests found in the Gondola Ride stage, to then be played in the Music Room. It features a longer intro, and the main melody is played two times, each one with different instrumentation.
Other appearances[edit]
"Coo's Theme" can be heard at the end of the track "Kirby's Dream Land 2 Animal Friends Medley" from the Kirby 25th Anniversary Orchestra Concert. It is once again paired with "Rick's Theme" and "Kine's Theme". Notably, this version of the song is characterized by its loudness, focusing primarily on high strings, and has a new ending verse to cap off the track. The medley is arranged by Shogo Sakai.
A short remix of this theme was featured in Kirby Pupupu Train, and it is included on the Kirby Pupupu Train Eki-melo Collection under the name ビッグフォレスト駅 (Big Forest Station).
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | クーのテーマ[2] Kū no tēma |
Coo's Theme |
| French | Thème de Coo[4] | Coo's Theme |
| German | Coos Thema[4] | Coo's Theme |
| Italian | Tema di Coo[4] | Coo's Theme |
| Spanish | Tema de Coo[4] | Coo's Theme |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kirby 25th Anniversary Orchestra Concert pamphlet interview
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition Compilation Soundtrack, Kirby and the Rainbow Curse Sound Room
- ↑ Kirby: Triple Deluxe Jukebox
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Kirby and the Rainbow Curse Sound Room
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