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Another Dimension (theme)

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Another Dimension (theme)
File:RtDL Another Dimension Sample.mp3
30-second sample of Another Dimension from Kirby Wii Music Selection.
Details
Debut appearance [[Template:KRDL KAW]]
Last appearance Kirby Star Allies
Other appearance(s) Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Composer(s) Jun Ishikawa[1]
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This article is about the musical theme for Another Dimension's platforming stages in Template:KRDL KAW. For the musical theme for Level 8: Another Dimension that is often referred to by the same name, see "Fly! Kirby of the Stars".

"Another Dimension"[Japanese title] (アナザーディメンション)[2] is a musical theme from [[Template:KRDL KAW]]. It is often referred to as "Looming Darkness" by English-speaking fans.

Composition

The "Another Dimension" theme is characterized by a fast-paced melody set at 165 beats per minute in the key of G minor. The rhythm and bassline are repetitive and urgent, and the melody consists of simple musical ideas that are repeated and elaborated upon as the song continues. In terms of instrumentation, it utilizes many of the classic sound samples used by older Kirby games like Kirby Super Star and Kirby: Squeak Squad. Musical fragments from "Green Greens" are also present, particularly in the second section.

Appearances

Template:KRDL KAW

The theme makes its first appearance in this game, playing in all of the Another Dimension stages accessed after using a Super Ability to open up a dimensional rift. The stages feature looming walls of darkness that threaten to crush Kirby and company if they are not fast enough, so the song gives a fittingly tense atmosphere.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe

The theme reappears here, unaltered, as one of the songs used in Royal Road - Stage 7 EX, featuring primarily in the segments representing Old Odyssey and Wild World.

Kirby Star Allies

"Another Dimension" is again reused in this game, first appearing in Extra Planet α. Like in Template:KRDL KAW, it is used in an area where walls threatens to crush Kirby and his friends. The song also features in Magolor's Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go! run, which has grayscale areas representing the Another Dimension stages from the original game.

References

  1. Kirby: Triple Deluxe Jukebox
  2. Kirby Wii Music Selection