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{{About|the musical theme for Gourmet Race|the main game in [[Kirby Super Star]] and its [[Kirby Super Star Ultra|remake]]|[[Gourmet Race]]}}
{{About|the musical theme for Gourmet Race|the main game in [[Kirby Super Star]] and its [[Kirby Super Star Ultra|remake]]|[[Gourmet Race]]}}
'''"Gourmet Race"''', also known as '''"Get Up and Go-Urmet!"''' and '''"Gourmet Go Go"''', is a musical track that first appeared in [[Gourmet Race]] in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''. It has since reappeared many times in the ''[[Kirby (series)|Kirby]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series, mainly in re-orchestrated and remastered versions. Since its usage in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', the theme is sometimes associated with the [[Fountain of Dreams]].
'''"Gourmet Race"''', also known as '''"Get Up and Go-Urmet!"''' and '''"Gourmet Go Go"''', is a musical track that first appeared in the [[Gourmet Race]] game of ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''. It has since reappeared many times in the ''[[Kirby (series)|Kirby]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series, mainly in re-orchestrated and remastered versions. It is often associated with [[King Dedede]], but is not [[King Dedede's Theme|his main theme]]. Since its usage in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', the theme is sometimes associated with the [[Fountain of Dreams]].


==Composition==
==Composition==
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In ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and its remake ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', the theme is used in two of the three stages of [[Gourmet Race]], and as such, is named after that game. It appears in [[Pumpkin Grand]] and [[Onion Garden]], while [[Corn Hall]] instead uses [[Corn Hall (theme)|a different theme]].
In ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and its remake ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', the theme is used in two of the three stages of [[Gourmet Race]], and as such, is named after that game. It appears in [[Pumpkin Grand]] and [[Onion Garden]], while [[Corn Hall]] instead uses [[Corn Hall (theme)|a different theme]].


The original version is titled "Get Up and Go-Urmet!" in the ''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition Compilation Soundtrack]]''.
The original version is titled '''"Get Up and Go-Urmet!"''' in the ''[[Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition Compilation Soundtrack]]''.


Another theme with a similar melody appears in this title as well: the [[Peanut Plains (theme)|Peanut Plains theme]].
Another theme with a similar melody appears in this title as well: the [[Peanut Plains (theme)|Peanut Plains theme]].
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===''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''===
===''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''===
In ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', an arrangement of the Gourmet Race theme based on the version from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' plays when battling [[King Dedede]] in the [[Fountain of Dreams]].
In ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', an arrangement of the Gourmet Race theme based on the "The Fountain of Dreams" version from ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' plays when battling King Dedede in the [[Fountain of Dreams]].


===''Kirby Air Ride''===
===''Kirby Air Ride''===
In ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'', an arrangement of the Gourmet Race theme based on the version from ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' can be unlocked as an alternate track for [[Nebula Belt]]. It is arranged by [[Hirokazu Ando]].<ref>''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' [[Jukebox]]</ref>
In ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'', an arrangement of the Gourmet Race theme based on the "The Fountain of Dreams" version from ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' can be unlocked as an alternate track for [[Nebula Belt]]. It is arranged by [[Hirokazu Ando]].<ref>''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' [[Jukebox]]</ref>


===''Kirby: Canvas Curse''===
===''Kirby: Canvas Curse''===
An arrangement of "Gourmet Race" plays in [[Paint Panic]] in ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''. It is arranged by [[Jun Ishikawa]].<ref name="pr">''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' Jukebox</ref>
An arrangement of "Gourmet Race" plays in [[Paint Panic]] in ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''. It is arranged by [[Jun Ishikawa]].<ref name="pr">''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' Jukebox</ref>


The [[staff credits]] theme of this game is also an arrangement of "Gourmet Race", but in major key and slower paced.
The [[staff credits]] theme of this game is also an arrangement of "Gourmet Race", but in major key and slower paced.
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===''Kirby's Epic Yarn'' / ''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn''===
===''Kirby's Epic Yarn'' / ''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn''===
An arrangement of "Gourmet Race" plays in [[Castle Dedede (stage)|Castle Dedede]] in ''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn]]''. This version is slower paced when compared to the original, but not as slow as the ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' version.
An arrangement of "Gourmet Race" plays in [[Castle Dedede (stage)|Castle Dedede]] in ''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn]]''. This version is slower paced when compared to the original, but not as slow as the "Fountain of Dreams" version.


In ''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn'' only, a medley of "Gourmet Race" and "[[King Dedede's Theme]]" is used for the [[Dedede Gogogo]] Sub-Game.
In ''Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn'' exclusively, a medley of "Gourmet Race" and "[[King Dedede's Theme]]" is used for the [[Dedede Gogogo]] Sub-Game.


===''Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition''===
===''Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition''===
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*''Kirby: Canvas Curse'' plays its Paint Panic version.
*''Kirby: Canvas Curse'' plays its Paint Panic version.


In addition, the Paint Panic remix also has a chance of playing during the [[Normal Challenge]] of Last Land in the [[New Challenge Stages]] mode, and, in the North American release only, the player can choose to hear an orchestral medley of the Gourmet Race theme and the [[Green Greens (theme)|Green Greens]] theme at the final stop (representing the year 2012) of Kirby's History.
In addition, the Paint Panic remix also has a chance of playing during the [[Normal Challenge]] of Last Land in the [[New Challenge Stages]] mode, and, in the North American release only, the player can choose to hear an orchestral medley of the Gourmet Race theme and the [[Green Greens (theme)|Green Greens theme]] at the final stop (representing the year 2012) of Kirby's History.


===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''===
===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''===
In ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', a version of the Gourmet Race theme called "Gourmet Go Go" appears as the theme for level 2 of [[Dedede's Drum Dash]], arranged in a similar manner to the other songs in the Sub-Game. This theme is also the title screen music for [[Dededetour!]].
In ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', the theme, here called '''"Gourmet Go Go"''', appears as the theme for level 2 of [[Dedede's Drum Dash]], arranged in a similar manner to the other songs in the Sub-Game. This theme is also the title screen music for [[Dededetour!]].


The ''Kirby Air Ride'' arrangement of the theme is also used in [[Royal Road - Stage 8 EX]], playing when Kirby has the [[Hypernova]] ability.
The ''Kirby Air Ride'' arrangement of the theme is also reused in [[Royal Road - Stage 8 EX]], playing when Kirby has the [[Hypernova]] ability.


===''Kirby Fighters Deluxe''===
===''Kirby Fighters Deluxe''===
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===''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse''===
===''Kirby and the Rainbow Curse''===
In ''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]'', the Gourmet Race theme is the second song featured in the unlockable [[Jukebox/Kirby and the Rainbow Curse|Music Room]] track "Kirby Medley". This track can be unlocked by collecting one of the [[Treasure Chest]]s found in the [[Burning Secrets]] stage.
In ''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]'', the Gourmet Race theme is the second song featured in the unlockable [[Jukebox/Kirby and the Rainbow Curse|Music Room]] track '''"Kirby Medley"'''. This track can be unlocked by collecting one of the [[Treasure Chest]]s found in the [[Burning Secrets]] stage.


===''Kirby: Planet Robobot''===
===''Kirby: Planet Robobot''===
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===''Kirby Fighters 2''===
===''Kirby Fighters 2''===
In ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'', the ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'' version of the Gourmet Race theme is reused for the Fountain of Dreams [[Battle Stage]]. There is also a new version of the theme used as the Battle Stage's secret song, arranged by [[Kiyoshi Hazemoto]].<ref>''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''</ref>
In ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'', the ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'' version of the Gourmet Race theme is reused for the Fountain of Dreams [[Battle Stage]], and receives a new remix as a secret song, arranged by [[Kiyoshi Hazemoto]].<ref>''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''</ref>


The [[Gourmet Go Go]] Battle Stage reuses the "Crazy Mischief in the Stars" arrangement of the theme from ''Kirby Star Allies'' and features a new version of the Corn Hall theme as its secret song.
The [[Gourmet Go Go]] Battle Stage reuses the "Crazy Mischief in the Stars" arrangement of the theme from ''Kirby Star Allies'', but features a new remix of the Corn Hall theme as its secret song instead of a remix of the "Gourmet Race" theme.


===''Kirby's Dream Buffet''===
===''Kirby's Dream Buffet''===
The Fountain of Dreams Secret Song from ''Kirby Fighters 2'', named "Kirby Fighters 2: Memorial Song 1" in-game, can be unlocked in ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'' as a song for [[Race (Kirby's Dream Buffet)|race]]s and [[Free Rolling]] upon reaching [[Gourmet Rank]] 20.
The Fountain of Dreams Secret Song from ''Kirby Fighters 2'', named '''"Kirby Fighters 2: Memorial Song 1"''' in-game, can be unlocked in ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'' as a song for [[Race (Kirby's Dream Buffet)|race]]s and [[Free Rolling]] upon reaching [[Gourmet Rank]] 20.


The arrangement from ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'', named "Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land: Memorial Song 2" in-game, can be unlocked as a song for races and Free Rolling upon reaching Gourmet Rank 122.
The arrangement from ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'', named '''"Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land: Memorial Song 2"''' in-game, can be unlocked as a song for races and Free Rolling upon reaching Gourmet Rank 122.


A chiptune arrangement of the Gourmet Race theme is featured alongside "[[Alternate Corkboard]]" and "[[Kirby's Dream Buffet (theme)|Kirby's Dream Buffet]]" as part of a track titled "Kirby's Ultra-Gourmet Memories". It can be unlocked by collecting all [[Character Treat]]s and plays in the Character Treats collection.
A chiptune arrangement of the Gourmet Race theme is featured alongside "[[Alternate Corkboard]]" and "[[Kirby's Dream Buffet (theme)|Kirby's Dream Buffet]]" as part of a track titled "Kirby's Ultra-Gourmet Memories". It can be unlocked by collecting all [[Character Treat]]s and plays in the Character Treats collection.


A new arrangement of the Gourmet Race theme has a chance of playing in [[Battle Royale (Kirby's Dream Buffet)|Battle Royale]]s. This arrangement is also included alongside "I'm a Hungry Pink Puffball!" and "[[On a Fun Drive with You]]" in the medley that plays during the [[staff credits]].
A brand-new arrangement of the Gourmet Race theme also has a chance of playing on any [[Battle Royale (Kirby's Dream Buffet)|Battle Royale]] stage. This arrangement is also included alongside "I'm a Hungry Pink Puffball!" and "[[On a Fun Drive with You]]" in the medley that plays during the [[staff credits]].


The ''[[harddrop: Tetris 99|Tetris 99]]'' theme based on ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' includes two of the game's arrangements of the Gourmet Race theme: the Battle Royale arrangement is used along with "[[Rolling-Quartet Jazz Band]]" when 50-11 players are left, while "Kirby's Ultra-Gourmet Memories" is used on the results screen after coming in 1st place.
The ''[[harddrop: Tetris 99|Tetris 99]]'' theme based on ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' includes two of the game's arrangements of the Gourmet Race theme: the Battle Royale arrangement is used along with "[[Rolling-Quartet Jazz Band]]" when 50-11 players are left, while "Kirby's Ultra-Gourmet Memories" is used on the results screen after coming in 1st place.


===''Super Smash Bros. series''===
===''Super Smash Bros. series''===
====Gourmet Race (64)====
====Dream Land / Gourmet Race (64)====
In the first ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' game, an arrangement of the Gourmet Race theme (titled "Dream Land Stage") is used for the [[Dream Land]] stage. It is similar to the original version, though with somewhat different instrumentation. It is arranged by Hirokazu Ando.
In the first ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' game, an arrangement of the Gourmet Race theme (titled "Dream Land Stage") is used for the [[Dream Land]] stage. It is similar to the original version, though with somewhat different instrumentation. It is arranged by Hirokazu Ando.


This version returns in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' under the name "Dream Land N64", in which it again plays in the Dream Land stage and is also used for the battle against Giant Kirby in [[smashwiki:Adventure Mode (SSBM)|Adventure Mode]]. It returns again in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'', under the name "Dream Land" (American English) / "Gourmet Race (64)" (British English), again playing in the Dream Land (64) stage, which returns as DLC; the theme is unlocked by downloading the stage. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', this version of the theme returns again under the name Gourmet Race <small>(64)</small>, and it can play in any ''Kirby'' series stage, as well as [[smashwiki:Battlefield (SSBU)|Battlefield]], its derivatives, [[smashwiki:Final Destination (SSBU)|Final Destination]], and the [[smashwiki:Gourmet Race|area]] in [[smashwiki:Adventure Mode: World of Light|Adventure Mode: World of Light]] based on the Gourmet Race game from ''Kirby Super Star''.
This version returns in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' under the name "Dream Land N64", in which it again plays in the Dream Land stage and is also used for the battle against Giant Kirby in [[smashwiki:Adventure Mode (SSBM)|Adventure Mode]]. It returns again in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U]]'', under the name "Dream Land" (American English) / "Gourmet Race (64)" (British English), again playing in the Dream Land (64) stage, which returns as DLC; the theme is unlocked by downloading the stage. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', this version of the theme returns again under the name Gourmet Race <small>(64)</small>, and it can play in any ''Kirby'' series stage, as well as [[smashwiki:Battlefield (SSBU)|Battlefield]], its derivatives, [[smashwiki:Final Destination (SSBU)|Final Destination]], and the [[smashwiki:Gourmet Race|area]] in [[smashwiki:Adventure Mode: World of Light|Adventure Mode: World of Light]] based on the Gourmet Race game from ''Kirby Super Star''.


====Gourmet Race (Melee)====
====The Fountain of Dreams / Gourmet Race (Melee)====
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', a slower-paced orchestral version of the Gourmet Race theme with a much more dramatic tone, titled "Fountain of Dreams", is used in the [[Fountain of Dreams]] stage. It can also play in the [[Green Greens]] stage in Adventure Mode and is one of [[Kirby]]'s credits themes. It is arranged by [[Tadashi Ikegami]].  
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', a slower-paced orchestral version of the Gourmet Race theme with a much more dramatic tone, titled "Fountain of Dreams", is used in the [[Fountain of Dreams]] stage. It can also play in the [[Green Greens]] stage in Adventure Mode and is one of [[Kirby]]'s credits themes. It is arranged by [[Tadashi Ikegami]].