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Invincible Candy (theme from Kirby's Dream Land)
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- This article is about the primary theme for the Invincible Candy from Kirby's Dream Land, and should not be confused with the "Invincible Candy" theme from Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards or the "Invincible Candy" theme from Kirby Mass Attack.
"Invincible Candy"[1][2], also referred to as "Invincible!"[3] and "Invincible",[4][5] is a short piece that plays when Kirby or one of his friends eats an Invincible Candy. The original version was created for Kirby's Dream Land by the game's sole sound composer, Jun Ishikawa.
Composition[edit]
"Invincible Candy" is a typically swift and upbeat theme in F major and 4/4. In most variations of "Invincible Candy", the high tempo and swift beat are used to convey the speed and power granted by the Invincible Candy. The theme consists of two short phrases: one consists of a short a simple motif of three rising notes and a falling sixth played twice, while the second is a virtuosic descending passage ending in a rising octave.
The first motif follows a chord progression of IV-I-VII-I, the chord changing every two beats; the VII chord, E flat major, substitutes the vii chord, E diminished, that normally appears in the key of F major. The second motif follows a simple IV-VII progression, the chord changing every four beats. By using all major chords and lacking the dominant V, the theme has a hyperactive energy that doesn't quite resolve, adding to the feeling of a sugar rush.
Most titles simply loop their version of the original melody with no variation, although starting in Kirby's Return to Dream Land, some notes in the theme are altered when the melody repeats, making the loop slightly longer. This practice comes to a head in Kirby and the Forgotten Land, where the song doesn't loop until after four variants have played.
Game appearances[edit]
Kirby's Dream Land[edit]
In Kirby's Dream Land, the theme makes its debut together with the candy it represents, and appears in the Sound Test as track 02.
Kirby's Adventure / Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land[edit]
In Kirby's Adventure and Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, new versions appear for their respective games and play during identical circumstances. It appears as track 02 in the original game's Sound Test, and track 42 in the remake.
Kirby's Block Ball[edit]
- Main article: Stage 1 (theme from Kirby's Block Ball)
In Kirby's Block Ball, a partial arrangement of "Invincible Candy" becomes the theme for Stage 1, which later appears in the True Ending music.
Kirby Super Star / Kirby Super Star Ultra[edit]
Two new arrangements appear in Kirby Super Star and its remake respectively. In addition to playing when consuming Invincible Candy, the theme also appears if obtaining "Super"/"Invincible Candy" in the mix roulette. It can be found in the Sound Test as track 57 in the original and track 68 in the remake.
Kirby's Dream Land 3[edit]
In Kirby's Dream Land 3, another arrangement of the theme plays under the same circumstances as a majority of the titles, also appearing in the Sound Test as track 32. This version of the theme has detached brass notes.
Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble[edit]
In Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble, a smoother arrangement plays once again after the consumption of Invincible Candy, and can be found in the Sound Room as track 14.
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror[edit]
In Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, the version from Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land reprises its role here, and appears as track 37 in the Sound Player after finding the Dream Notes.
Kirby: Canvas Curse[edit]
Despite not appearing fully in Kirby: Canvas Curse, a new iteration of the first phrase of "Invincible Candy" is a part of the credits theme together with "Gourmet Race", which also appears in the Sound Test as track 44.
Kirby: Squeak Squad[edit]
In Kirby: Squeak Squad, a new arrangement based on the Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land version plays when consuming Invincible Candy from the food source or a bubble. It appears as track 09 in the Sound Room after collecting the Happy Notes.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land / Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[edit]
In Kirby's Return to Dream Land and its remake, a somewhat extended arrangement similar to Kirby: Squeak Squad's version appears. Notably, this is the fastest version of "Invincible Candy". It appears in the original's Sound Test as track 14 and in the remake's Jukebox as track 15.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]
In Kirby: Triple Deluxe, two versions of the theme appear simultaneously: a new slower arrangement for the main game (simply titled "Invincible", arranged by Hirokazu Ando[4]), and the version from Kirby's Return to Dream Land for Kirby Fighters. They appear in the Jukebox as track 13 and 50, respectively.
Kirby Fighters Deluxe[edit]
In Kirby Fighters Deluxe, the exact usage of the theme reprises the like in the original Kirby Fighters.
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse[edit]
In Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, an acoustic arrangement (titled "Invincible!") appears. This is the slowest of the versions of "Invincible Candy". In the Music Room, it can be found as track 49.
Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]
In Kirby: Planet Robobot, the version from Kirby: Triple Deluxe reappears and reprises its function. It appears in the Jukebox as track 18.
Kirby Star Allies[edit]
In Kirby Star Allies, a new arrangement (most closely resembling the Kirby Super Star version) plays, and can be found in the Jukebox as track 12.
Kirby Fighters 2[edit]
In Kirby Fighters 2, the theme for the Invincible Candy is the same as for its two prequels.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land[edit]
In Kirby and the Forgotten Land, an extended rock arrangement four times longer than the original plays, which can be performed at the Waddle Live! Corner Stage as the 13th track.
- Main article: A Full-Speed Farewell from the New World
"Invincible Candy" is also mixed with "Welcome to the New World!" for the Big-Rig Mouth section. This medley is titled "A Full-Speed Farewell from the New World" and was arranged by Hirokazu Ando.[1]
Kirby's Dream Buffet[edit]
In Kirby's Dream Buffet, a unique arrangement based on exclusively the second phrase of "Invincible Candy" plays for the player that uses the Invincible Candy.
Other appearances[edit]
An unnamed and unreleased music track used in a number of episodes of the Japanese run of Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, including Dedede's Pet Threat and Waddle While You Work, features a slowed-down lighthearted variation of "Invincible Candy".
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 無敵状態[6] Muteki jōtai むてきだ！[3] Muteki da! 無敵[4][5][7] Muteki むてきキャンディー[1][2] Muteki kyandī |
Invincible state Invincible! Invincible Invincible Candy |
| Chinese | 彩虹棒棒糖 Cǎihóng Bàngbàngtáng |
Rainbow Lollipop |
| Dutch | Supersnoep | Super candy |
| Canadian French | Super bonbon | Super candy |
| European French | Super sucette | Super lollipop |
| German | Superkraft-Lolli | Superpower-Lollipop |
| Italian | Bonbon invincibile | Invincible candy |
| Korean | 무적 캔디 Mujeok Kaendi |
Invincible Candy |
| Portuguese | Pirulito de invencibilidade | Invincibility lollipop |
| Latin American Spanish | Paleta de invencibilidad | Invincibility Lollipop |
| European Spanish | Piruleta de invencibilidad | Invincibility lollipop |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Waddle Live! Corner Stage
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Jukebox
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Kirby and the Rainbow Curse Music Room
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Kirby: Triple Deluxe Soundtrack
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Kirby: Planet Robobot Original Soundtrack
- ↑ Kirby's Adventure (soundtrack)
- ↑ Kirby Star Allies: The Original Soundtrack
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Categories:
- Music in Kirby's Dream Land
- Music in Kirby's Adventure
- Music in Kirby Super Star
- Music in Kirby's Dream Land 3
- Music in Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble
- Music in Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
- Music in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
- Music in Kirby: Canvas Curse
- Music in Kirby: Squeak Squad
- Music in Kirby Super Star Ultra
- Music in Kirby's Return to Dream Land
- Music in Kirby: Triple Deluxe
- Music in Kirby Fighters Deluxe
- Music in Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
- Music in Kirby: Planet Robobot
- Music in Kirby Star Allies
- Music in Kirby Fighters 2
- Music in Kirby and the Forgotten Land
- Music in Kirby's Dream Buffet
- Music in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
