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|caption=Various | |caption=Various arrangements of '''"Arena Showdown"'''. | ||
|game1=''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' (1996) | |game1=''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' (1996) | ||
|lastgame=''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' (2018) | |lastgame=''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' (2018) | ||
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|composer=[[Jun Ishikawa]] or Dan Miyakawa | |composer=[[Jun Ishikawa]] or Dan Miyakawa | ||
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'''Arena Showdown'''<ref>''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe Soundtrack]]''</ref> (also simply referred to as '''The Arena''') is a musical piece which first appeared in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', playing in multiple battles of [[The Arena]]. | '''"Arena Showdown"'''<ref>''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe Soundtrack]]''</ref> (also simply referred to as '''"The Arena"'''<ref name="Air Ride">''[[Kirby Air Ride]]''</ref>) is a musical piece which first appeared in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'', playing in multiple battles of [[The Arena]]. | ||
The | ==Composition== | ||
[[File:KSS The Arena VS Waddle Dee.png|thumb|left|200px|The showdown in The Arena.]] | |||
"Arena Showdown" is a resolute theme in A Phrygian dominant and 4/4. It is characterized by a sharp rhythm with staccato and classical instrumentation similar to the "Mars" movement of [[wikipedia:Gustav Holst|Gustav Holst]]'s ''[[wikipedia:The Planets|The Planets]]'' suite, which is often with associated war, due to the Roman god of war bearing the same name. This rhythm appears prominently starting from the intro, which revolves around the tonic. The first section's melody is presented with a trumpet opening, starting with a rising fourth, followed by a slow ascent followed by a fall back to the original pitch; this phrase highlights the traits of its key. As the accompaniment remains unchanged for the second phrase, the melody comes in shorter sections and played by strings, as a new motif appears during the breaks. Consisting of rising major triads with a specific dotted rhythm, this motif bears resemblance with the analogous rising triad of "[[Green Greens (theme)|Green Greens]]". The two motifs continue to respond to each other before leading to a bright and climactic dominant conclusion in the form of a second section, with a change of instrumentation in the bassline and added harp arpeggios. | |||
As the melody changes its direction and moves up, the accompaniment's pace is briefly slowed down to make room for the following pattern. The third section features a primarily descending harmonic A major variation of the initial motif played by a more quiet synth, while the rhythm of the accompaniment becomes largely syncopated. This rhythm, as well as the descending motion and use of intricate ornaments, brings the music close to [[wikipedia:flamenco|flamenco]], which can be associated with [[wikipedia:bullfighter|toreros]], Spanish bullfighters who also perform on specialized arenas. The melody of the third section resolves in the peaceful melodic D major. The warlike character returns with the first section as the track loops. | |||
==Game appearances== | ==Game appearances== | ||
===''Kirby Super Star'' / ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''=== | ===''Kirby Super Star'' / ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''=== | ||
"Arena Showdown" is the main battle theme in [[The Arena]], and plays in every [[Mid-Boss]] and [[Boss]] battle that does not have a unique battle theme. | |||
In [[Helper to Hero]] (exclusive to ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''), a different version of this song plays, making use of a heavy electric guitar-like sample similar to the one used in [[True Arena Showdown]]. | In [[Helper to Hero]] (exclusive to ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''), a different version of this song plays, making use of a heavy electric guitar-like sample similar to the one used in "[[True Arena Showdown]]". | ||
===''Kirby Air Ride''=== | ===''Kirby Air Ride''=== | ||
The original version | The original version of the theme can be unlocked in ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'' as an alternate theme in [[Sky Sands]]. | ||
===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''=== | ===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''=== | ||
A remix of the theme is present in | A remix of the theme is present in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', and, like its original appearance, is the main battle theme in [[The Arena#Kirby: Triple Deluxe|The Arena]], playing in every battle that does not have a unique battle theme. | ||
===''Kirby Star Allies''=== | ===''Kirby Star Allies''=== | ||
The ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' arrangement of this track plays when viewing the "Super Ultra Battle" [[Celebration Picture]] | The ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' arrangement of this track plays when viewing the "Super Ultra Battle!" [[Celebration Picture]]. | ||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
{{names | {{names | ||
|ja=コロシアムの戦い | |ja=格闘王への道<ref name="Air Ride"/><br>''Kakutō-ō e no Michi''<br><br>コロシアムの戦い<br>''Koroshiamu no tatakai'' | ||
|jaM=The Road to Become a Fighting King<br>The Japanese name of The Arena. Later, this name would be given to the title screen theme of The Arena.<br><br>Literally "Colosseum Battle".<br>Name first given on ''[[Kirby Ultra Super Deluxe Original Sound Track]]''. | |||
|jaM=Literally "Colosseum Battle".<br>Name first given on ''[[Kirby Ultra Super Deluxe Original Sound Track]]''. | |frE=Arène<ref name="Air Ride"/> | ||
|frEM=Arena | |||
|esE=The Arena<ref name="Air Ride"/> | |||
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|de=The Arena<ref name="Air Ride"/> | |||
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|it=The Arena<ref name="Air Ride"/> | |||
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{{Navbox-KAR}} | {{Navbox-KAR Music}} | ||
{{Navbox-KTD}} | {{Navbox-KTD Music}} | ||
{{Navbox-KSA}} | {{Navbox-KSA Music}} | ||
[[Category:Music in Kirby Super Star]] | [[Category:Music in Kirby Super Star]] | ||
[[Category:Music in Kirby Air Ride]] | [[Category:Music in Kirby Air Ride]] | ||
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"Arena Showdown"[1] (also simply referred to as "The Arena"[2]) is a musical piece which first appeared in Kirby Super Star, playing in multiple battles of The Arena.
Composition
"Arena Showdown" is a resolute theme in A Phrygian dominant and 4/4. It is characterized by a sharp rhythm with staccato and classical instrumentation similar to the "Mars" movement of Gustav Holst's The Planets suite, which is often with associated war, due to the Roman god of war bearing the same name. This rhythm appears prominently starting from the intro, which revolves around the tonic. The first section's melody is presented with a trumpet opening, starting with a rising fourth, followed by a slow ascent followed by a fall back to the original pitch; this phrase highlights the traits of its key. As the accompaniment remains unchanged for the second phrase, the melody comes in shorter sections and played by strings, as a new motif appears during the breaks. Consisting of rising major triads with a specific dotted rhythm, this motif bears resemblance with the analogous rising triad of "Green Greens". The two motifs continue to respond to each other before leading to a bright and climactic dominant conclusion in the form of a second section, with a change of instrumentation in the bassline and added harp arpeggios.
As the melody changes its direction and moves up, the accompaniment's pace is briefly slowed down to make room for the following pattern. The third section features a primarily descending harmonic A major variation of the initial motif played by a more quiet synth, while the rhythm of the accompaniment becomes largely syncopated. This rhythm, as well as the descending motion and use of intricate ornaments, brings the music close to flamenco, which can be associated with toreros, Spanish bullfighters who also perform on specialized arenas. The melody of the third section resolves in the peaceful melodic D major. The warlike character returns with the first section as the track loops.
Game appearances
Kirby Super Star / Kirby Super Star Ultra
"Arena Showdown" is the main battle theme in The Arena, and plays in every Mid-Boss and Boss battle that does not have a unique battle theme.
In Helper to Hero (exclusive to Kirby Super Star Ultra), a different version of this song plays, making use of a heavy electric guitar-like sample similar to the one used in "True Arena Showdown".
Kirby Air Ride
The original version of the theme can be unlocked in Kirby Air Ride as an alternate theme in Sky Sands.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
A remix of the theme is present in Kirby: Triple Deluxe, and, like its original appearance, is the main battle theme in The Arena, playing in every battle that does not have a unique battle theme.
Kirby Star Allies
The Kirby: Triple Deluxe arrangement of this track plays when viewing the "Super Ultra Battle!" Celebration Picture.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | 格闘王への道[2] Kakutō-ō e no Michi コロシアムの戦い Koroshiamu no tatakai |
The Road to Become a Fighting King The Japanese name of The Arena. Later, this name would be given to the title screen theme of The Arena. Literally "Colosseum Battle". Name first given on Kirby Ultra Super Deluxe Original Sound Track. |
| European French | Arène[2] | Arena |
| German | The Arena[2] | - |
| Italian | The Arena[2] | - |
| European Spanish | The Arena[2] | - |
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