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{{Infobox-Music | {{Infobox-Music | ||
|track=[[File:KAR Checker Knights Sample.oga]] | |track=[[File:KAR Checker Knights Sample.oga]] | ||
|caption=Clip of | |caption=Clip of '''"Air Ride: Checker Knights"''' from ''Kirby Air Ride''. | ||
|game1=''[[Kirby | |game1=''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'' (2001-2003, Japanese and Chinese versions only) | ||
| | |game=<small>''[[Kirby Air Ride]]''<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''</small> | ||
| | |lastgame=''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]'' (2012, Japanese version only) | ||
|composer=[[Akira Miyagawa]] | |composer=[[Akira Miyagawa]] | ||
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'''"Air Ride: Checker Knights"''' (capitalized as '''"Air Ride: CHECKER KNIGHTS"''' in the [[Jukebox#Kirby Air Ride|Sound Test]], and occasionally simply called '''"Checker Knights"''') is the theme of the [[Checker Knights]] course in ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]''. It was composed by [[Akira Miyagawa]] for the Japanese ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'' anime, where it was originally titled '''強いぞ星の戦士''' (''Strong Star Warrior''). | |||
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==Composition== | ==Composition== | ||
"Checker Knights" is set at 155 beats per minute in the key of A minor. It uses a lush orchestral score with an upbeat "oompah" rhythm, giving it a somewhat militaristic flair. Horns, strings, flute, and xylophone feature prominently. | |||
==''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''== | ==In ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''== | ||
In the Japanese | In the Japanese and Chinese versions of the anime, the "'''Strong Star Warrior'''" theme is used during pivotal action scenes where [[Kirby (anime character)|Kirby]] pushes himself to his limits (for example, the climactic battle in [[Cappy New Year]]). In these instances, the theme overrides any other music, including the typical [[Copy Ability]] transformation theme. It also features an ending that is not present in the ''Air Ride'' version of the theme. | ||
==Game appearances== | ==Game appearances== | ||
===''Kirby Air Ride''=== | ===''Kirby Air Ride''=== | ||
Returning from the anime, the song is used as default theme of the Checker Knights course, as well as the main theme for the [[Stadium]] event [[Destruction Derby]]. As a [[Checklist (Air Ride)|checklist]] reward, clearing two laps of Checker Knights in less than 2 minutes, 40 seconds will unlock the theme in the [[Jukebox|Sound Test]]. | Returning from the anime, the song is used as the default theme of the Checker Knights course, as well as the main theme for the [[Stadium]] event [[Destruction Derby]]. As a [[Checklist (Air Ride)|checklist]] reward, clearing two laps of Checker Knights in less than 2 minutes, 40 seconds will unlock the theme in the [[Jukebox#Kirby Air Ride|Sound Test]] as the 10th track. | ||
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''=== | ===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''=== | ||
"Checker Knights" appears as a default music track for the [[Halberd]] stage. Akira Miyagawa is credited for its inclusion, which may be why it did not return in any future game. | "Checker Knights" appears as a default music track for the [[Halberd]] stage in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. Akira Miyagawa is credited for its inclusion, which may be why it did not return in any future ''Super Smash Bros.'' game. | ||
===''Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition''=== | |||
Exclusively present in the Japanese version of ''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]]'', the theme plays when [[Kirby 3D]] is selected in the [[Kirby's History]] mode. | |||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
{{Names | {{Names | ||
|ja= | |ja=エアライド：チェックナイト<br>''Earaido: Chekku Naito''<br>チェックナイト | ||
|jaR= | |jaR=Chekku Naito | ||
|jaM=Air Ride: | |jaM=Air Ride: Checkknight<br>Checkknight | ||
|fr=Air Ride: CHECKER KNIGHTS<br>Checker Knights | |||
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|de=AIR RIDE: CHECKER KNIGHTS<br>Checker Knights | |||
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|it=Air Ride: CHECKER KNIGHTS<br>Checker Knights | |||
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|es=AIR RIDE: CHECKER KNIGHTS<br>Checker Knights | |||
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|ko=체크 나이트 | |||
|koR=checkeu naiteu | |||
|koM=Checkknight | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{Navbox-KAR}} | {{Navbox-KAR Music}} | ||
{{Navbox-Anime}} | {{Navbox-Anime}} | ||
{{Navbox-SSB}} | {{Navbox-KDCSE Music}} | ||
{{Navbox-SSB Music}} | |||
[[Category:Music in Kirby Air Ride]] | [[Category:Music in Kirby Air Ride]] | ||
[[Category:Music in Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] | [[Category:Music in Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] | ||
[[Category:Music in Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition]] | |||
[[Category:Music in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]] | [[Category:Music in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]] | ||
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"Air Ride: Checker Knights" (capitalized as "Air Ride: CHECKER KNIGHTS" in the Sound Test, and occasionally simply called "Checker Knights") is the theme of the Checker Knights course in Kirby Air Ride. It was composed by Akira Miyagawa for the Japanese Kirby: Right Back at Ya! anime, where it was originally titled 強いぞ星の戦士 (Strong Star Warrior).
Composition[edit]
"Checker Knights" is set at 155 beats per minute in the key of A minor. It uses a lush orchestral score with an upbeat "oompah" rhythm, giving it a somewhat militaristic flair. Horns, strings, flute, and xylophone feature prominently.
In Kirby: Right Back at Ya![edit]
In the Japanese and Chinese versions of the anime, the "Strong Star Warrior" theme is used during pivotal action scenes where Kirby pushes himself to his limits (for example, the climactic battle in Cappy New Year). In these instances, the theme overrides any other music, including the typical Copy Ability transformation theme. It also features an ending that is not present in the Air Ride version of the theme.
Game appearances[edit]
Kirby Air Ride[edit]
Returning from the anime, the song is used as the default theme of the Checker Knights course, as well as the main theme for the Stadium event Destruction Derby. As a checklist reward, clearing two laps of Checker Knights in less than 2 minutes, 40 seconds will unlock the theme in the Sound Test as the 10th track.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]
"Checker Knights" appears as a default music track for the Halberd stage in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Akira Miyagawa is credited for its inclusion, which may be why it did not return in any future Super Smash Bros. game.
Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition[edit]
Exclusively present in the Japanese version of Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition, the theme plays when Kirby 3D is selected in the Kirby's History mode.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | エアライド：チェックナイト Earaido: Chekku Naito チェックナイト Chekku Naito |
Air Ride: Checkknight Checkknight |
| French | Air Ride: CHECKER KNIGHTS Checker Knights |
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| German | AIR RIDE: CHECKER KNIGHTS Checker Knights |
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| Italian | Air Ride: CHECKER KNIGHTS Checker Knights |
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| Korean | 체크 나이트 checkeu naiteu |
Checkknight |
| Spanish | AIR RIDE: CHECKER KNIGHTS Checker Knights |
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