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A new arrangement of the Green Greens theme plays in the [[Green Greens#Kirby Super Star (Ultra)|Green Greens]] stage of [[Spring Breeze]].
A new arrangement of the Green Greens theme plays in the [[Green Greens#Kirby Super Star (Ultra)|Green Greens]] stage of [[Spring Breeze]].


This theme was also incorporated into [[The Great Cave Offensive]] theme for the [[Crystal (area)|Crystal]] and [[Garden]] areas. This version is notable for being a slower paced version when compared to the original, and also for featuring an extended melody that would later be used in multiple other remixes of the theme.
This theme was also incorporated into [[The Great Cave Offensive]] theme for the [[Crystal (area)|Crystal]] and [[Garden]] areas. This version is notable for being a slower paced version when compared to the original, and also for featuring an extended melody that would later be used in multiple other remixes of the theme. In the [[Kirby Ultra Super Deluxe Original Sound Track]], it is named '''水晶の畑エリア''' (''Crystal Field Area'').


===''Super Smash Bros. Melee''===
===''Super Smash Bros. Melee''===
On the Green Greens stage, an orchestral version of the Green Greens theme plays, which incorporates the end theme of [[Milky Way Wishes]] into it. This particular version of the theme would later reappear in ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'', and much later, ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' and ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''.
On the Green Greens stage, an orchestral version of the Green Greens theme plays, which incorporates the end theme of [[Milky Way Wishes]] into it.


===''Kirby Air Ride''===
===''Kirby Air Ride''===
The Green Greens arrangement from ''Kirby Super Star'' is reused as the alternate track for the [[Fantasy Meadows]] course.
The Green Greens arrangement from ''Kirby Super Star'' is reused as the alternate track for the [[Fantasy Meadows]] course.


A remix of the Green Greens theme plays when the [[City_Trial#Events|"Out of Control Machines" event]] is in effect in the [[City Trial]] mode. This remix, named '''City Trial: Rowdy Charge Tank''', is notably similar to the "Kirby's Air Grind" version from ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''.
A remix of the Green Greens theme very similar to the orchestral arrangement from ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', can be unlocked and used as the alternate track for the [[Checker Knights]] course. It is simply named '''グリーングリーンズ''' (''Green Greens'') in [[The Very Best of Kirby: 52 Hit Tracks]].
 
Another remix of the theme plays when the [[City_Trial#Events|"Out of Control Machines" event]] is in effect in the [[City Trial]] mode. This remix, named '''City Trial: Rowdy Charge Tank'''<ref>''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' Original Soundtrack</ref>, is notably similar to the "Kirby's Air Grind" version from ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''.


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A remix of the Green Greens theme, with some small changes to its melodic structure, plays in sections of [[Patched Plains - Stage 2]] and [[Patched Plains - Stage 3]]. This version is called '''Re: Green Greens''', and is arranged by Hirokazu Ando.
A remix of the Green Greens theme, with some small changes to its melodic structure, plays in sections of [[Patched Plains - Stage 2]] and [[Patched Plains - Stage 3]]. This version is called '''Re: Green Greens''', and is arranged by Hirokazu Ando.


The '''City Trial: Rowdy Charge Tank''' arrangement from ''Kirby Air Ride'' is reused in [[Patched Plains - Stage 6 EX]].
The '''City Trial: Rowdy Charge Tank''' arrangement from ''Kirby Air Ride'' is reused in [[Patched Plains - Stage 6 EX]], while its '''Green Greens''' arrangement is reused in [[Access Ark - Stage 8 EX]].


The throwback Green Greens theme arrangement from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' is reused in the first level of the Sub-Game [[Kirby 3D Rumble]].
The throwback Green Greens theme arrangement from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' is reused in the first level of the Sub-Game [[Kirby 3D Rumble]].
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*At the very end of [[Extra Planet δ]], a [[Big Switch]] can be pressed to make a giant golden statue of Kirby appear in the background. As the statue rises, the player's controller (if it has HD Rumble) will rumble in a way that it actually plays the first portion of the Green Greens theme, entirely separate from the game's audio.
*At the very end of [[Extra Planet δ]], a [[Big Switch]] can be pressed to make a giant golden statue of Kirby appear in the background. As the statue rises, the player's controller (if it has HD Rumble) will rumble in a way that it actually plays the first portion of the Green Greens theme, entirely separate from the game's audio.
*After reaching [[100% completion]], the main menu theme is changed to the '''Green Greens''' remix from ''Kirby Air Ride''.


==Other Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
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The theme is also featured at the beginning of the bonus track '''ステージメドレー/アコースティックver.''' (''Stage Medley / Acoustic Ver.'') of the [[Kirby Ultra Super Deluxe Original Soundtrack]]. It sounds very similar to the ''Epic Yarn'' remix, though it was released beforehand.
The theme is also featured at the beginning of the bonus track '''ステージメドレー/アコースティックver.''' (''Stage Medley / Acoustic Ver.'') of the [[Kirby Ultra Super Deluxe Original Soundtrack]]. It sounds very similar to the ''Epic Yarn'' remix, though it was released beforehand.
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Green Greens (theme)
Various versions of the Green Greens theme.
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Debut appearance Kirby's Dream Land
Last appearance Super Kirby Clash
Other appearance(s) Kirby's Adventure
Kirby's Pinball Land
Kirby Super Star
Super Smash Bros. Melee
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
Kirby Air Ride
Kirby: Squeak Squad
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Kirby Super Star Ultra
Kirby's Epic Yarn
Kirby: Mass Attack
[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land|Template:KRDL KAW]]
Kirby's Dream Collection
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Team Kirby Clash Deluxe
Kirby's Blowout Blast
Kirby Battle Royale
Kirby Star Allies
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn
Composer(s) Jun Ishikawa
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Green Greens is among the first pieces of music composed for the Kirby series, first appearing as the theme for the Green Greens stage in Kirby's Dream Land, and reappearing in several games since then. It has been remixed, re-orchestrated, and remastered several times throughout the series, including being incorporated into other themes and tracks. Even as such, however, it can often still be heard in its original form in many titles, particularly as an easter egg in HAL Rooms, or in trailers for the games.

This theme has become associated with Kirby as a character, and is often paired with the ending theme for Milky Way Wishes.

Game Appearances

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Kirby's Dream Land

As mentioned above, the Green Greens theme is the stage music for Green Greens, from which it gets its name. This original version was composed by Jun Ishikawa, who has since gone on to compose much of the music for the series.

Kirby's Adventure / Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land

In Adventure and its remake, the original version of the theme reappears in throwback stage Rainbow Resort - Stage 6.

In Nightmare in Dream Land, an energetic remix of the Green Greens theme plays in the Kirby's Air Grind Sub-game.

Kirby's Pinball Land

The Green Greens theme is reused in the Poppy Brothers' Land Pinball Land.

Kirby Super Star (Ultra)

A new arrangement of the Green Greens theme plays in the Green Greens stage of Spring Breeze.

This theme was also incorporated into The Great Cave Offensive theme for the Crystal and Garden areas. This version is notable for being a slower paced version when compared to the original, and also for featuring an extended melody that would later be used in multiple other remixes of the theme. In the Kirby Ultra Super Deluxe Original Sound Track, it is named 水晶の畑エリア (Crystal Field Area).

Super Smash Bros. Melee

On the Green Greens stage, an orchestral version of the Green Greens theme plays, which incorporates the end theme of Milky Way Wishes into it.

Kirby Air Ride

The Green Greens arrangement from Kirby Super Star is reused as the alternate track for the Fantasy Meadows course.

A remix of the Green Greens theme very similar to the orchestral arrangement from Super Smash Bros. Melee, can be unlocked and used as the alternate track for the Checker Knights course. It is simply named グリーングリーンズ (Green Greens) in The Very Best of Kirby: 52 Hit Tracks.

Another remix of the theme plays when the "Out of Control Machines" event is in effect in the City Trial mode. This remix, named City Trial: Rowdy Charge Tank[1], is notably similar to the "Kirby's Air Grind" version from Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land.

Kirby: Squeak Squad

A simple arrangement of the Green Greens theme plays in Nature Notch - Stage 3, at the end of Nature Notch - Stage 5, and in Vocal Volcano - Stage 1.

A different, more heroic sounding, and heavily remixed version of the theme plays in the last stage of the game, Gamble Galaxy - Stage 3. It take various melody liberties, but predominantly features the first half of the Green Greens theme.

Kirby's (Extra) Epic Yarn

The Green Greens theme makes a full reappearance in the Whispy's Forest stage. It is rearranged using instrumentation similar to other tracks in the game, with piano being the most prominent instrument used.

Kirby Mass Attack

Three different arrangements of the Green Greens theme play in three distinct cutscenes:

  • The first, called Rainbow Riches, plays in the cutscene that plays after gathering all Rainbow Medals, and unlocking the final level of the game, Necro Nebula.
  • The second, called Eerie Island, plays in the cutscene that shows the Kirbys heading towards Necro Nebula, and getting attacked by Skullys.
  • The third, called Down to One, plays in the cutscene after defeating Necrodeus, when the Kirbys use his magic staff to become one Kirby again. This version starts with Kirby's Triumphant Return, but quickly switches to the Green Greens theme.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land

A relaxed sounding remix of the Green Greens theme plays outside of the Lor Starcutter, if Kirby is about to visit it from Popstar.

A different remix of the Green Greens theme, very similar to the Super Star arrangement, even with a strikingly similar soundfont, plays in the Item Challenge Challenge Stage, and in the game's HAL Rooms.

CROWNED, the battle theme of Magolor's second form, features the Green Greens theme at its very end, featuring part the extended melody from the Super Smash Bros. Melee version.

Kirby's Dream Collection

The original version from Kirby's Dream Land is reused in the HAL Room that exists in the Normal Challenge of Last Land in the New Challenge Stages mode.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe

The Green Greens theme is remixed in a fairly relaxed matter to serve as the world map theme in Triple Deluxe, featuring the extended melody of the song that first appeared in Super Smash Bros. Melee. This version has the same title as the original song, Green Greens, and is arranged by Hirokazu Ando.

In Dedede's Drum Dash, Green Greens serves as the theme of the first stage, played using the instrumentation common among the themes for this Sub-Game.

Revenge of the Enemy, the boss revenge battle theme of the game, incorporates in Green Greens theme in its second half.

The theme is also featured at the end of the theme of the last battle against Queen Sectonia, The World to Win.

Finally, the Green Greens theme is paired with the Peanut Plains theme to serve as the alternate staff roll theme of the game, which plays in the default Staff Roll movie in the game's Theater.

Kirby and the Rainbow Curse

The Green Greens theme is present in many songs of the game:

  • The menu's theme, titled Main Menu, is a simple arrangement of the theme.
  • The game's tutorial theme, Learn the Controls!, is a very light arrangement of the theme, with the main melody being played with a flute and a guitar, and an original intro with an harp.
  • The theme that plays when viewing the Secret Diary, named Reading the Secret Diary, is a relaxed sounding arrangement of the theme, primarily featuring a flute and guitar. It's notably very similar to the Learn the Controls! version.
  • Deploy the Kirby Tank!, the music that plays in the level of the same name when Kirby has the Kirby Tank transformation, is a remix of the theme, featuring the extended medley from the "Crystal Field Area" version from Kirby Super Star.
  • Claycia's battle theme, Decisive Battle, features a short segment of the Green Greens theme right at the end.
  • A fairly simple Green Greens remix can be unlocked and then played in the game's Sound Test.
  • Finally, the theme is the last song featured in the unlockable Kirby Medley track.

Kirby: Planet Robobot

A remix of the Green Greens theme, with some small changes to its melodic structure, plays in sections of Patched Plains - Stage 2 and Patched Plains - Stage 3. This version is called Re: Green Greens, and is arranged by Hirokazu Ando.

The City Trial: Rowdy Charge Tank arrangement from Kirby Air Ride is reused in Patched Plains - Stage 6 EX, while its Green Greens arrangement is reused in Access Ark - Stage 8 EX.

The throwback Green Greens theme arrangement from Kirby's Return to Dream Land is reused in the first level of the Sub-Game Kirby 3D Rumble.

The battle theme of Star Dream's first phase, Vs. Star Dream, features the Green Greens theme close to its end.

Team Kirby Clash Deluxe and Super Kirby Clash

The alternate staff roll theme from Kirby: Triple Deluxe is remixed in the player's Profile menu, and in the results screen after finishing a quest.

Another remix plays during certain cutscenes, such as the opening; the remix is titled グリーンストーリーズ (Green Stories) on Kirby Star Allies: The Original Soundtrack.

In Team Kirby Clash Deluxe, the theme is featured as part of a medley in both of the staff credits themes.

Kirby Battle Royale

The first section of the Green Greens theme is remixed to serve as the theme that plays in the game's Training mode.

Kirby Star Allies

The Green Greens theme makes multiple appearances in Star Allies:

  • The theme of first level of the game, Green Gardens, is a simple arrangement of the theme, notably very similar to the Re: Green Greens version from Kirby: Planet Robobot, just with different instrumentation. This version is arranged by Hirokazu Ando.
  • The original version from Kirby's Dream Land is reused in Extra Eclair.
  • The theme of the final level, The Divine Terminus, is a slow-paced, sinister sounding remix of the Green Greens theme, that predominantly features violins. This version is also arranged by Hirokazu Ando. On Kirby Star Allies: The Original Soundtrack, it is called 夢と新緑の残痕地 (Land of Dreams and Greenery’s Remains).
  • The theme of the fourth phase of the battle against Void Termina opens up with an electric guitar cover of the Green Greens theme. This track is arranged by Hirokazu Ando once again, and is called 組曲:星羅征く旅人 第四楽章:生誕の希望 (Suite: The Star Conquering Traveler - Fourth Movement: Hope of Birth) on the Original Soundtrack.
    • When battling against Void, a variation of this track plays, which features the Green Greens theme even more, going as far as to feature the original version of the track in chiptune. This version is called 組曲:星羅征く旅人 最終楽章:煌めき星 (Suite: The Star Conquering Traveler - Final Movement: Sparkling Star) on the Original Soundtrack.
  • The Ultimate Choice's title screen theme is an intense remix of the theme, primarily featuring electric guitars, trumpets, and drums. It is arranged by Yuuta Ogasawara, and is titled お好み究極チョイス味 (Choosing the Ultimate Choice’s Flavor) on the Original Soundtrack.
  • At the very end of Extra Planet δ, a Big Switch can be pressed to make a giant golden statue of Kirby appear in the background. As the statue rises, the player's controller (if it has HD Rumble) will rumble in a way that it actually plays the first portion of the Green Greens theme, entirely separate from the game's audio.
  • After reaching 100% completion, the main menu theme is changed to the Green Greens remix from Kirby Air Ride.

Other Appearances

The theme has been performed live using an orchestra, most prominently in the Kirby 25th Anniversary Orchestra Concert, as part of the opening theme Kirby's 25th Anniversary: Grand Opening, and of the Kirby Super Star Medley, due to it featuring the "Crystal Field Area" version of the theme.

The Green Greens theme has also appeared in The Sound of Kirby Café in Track 1: Fresh Green Café Terrace / Green Greens, and in The Sound of Kirby Café 2 in Track 15: GREEN WARMTH.

The theme is also featured at the beginning of the bonus track ステージメドレー/アコースティックver. (Stage Medley / Acoustic Ver.) of the Kirby Ultra Super Deluxe Original Soundtrack. It sounds very similar to the Epic Yarn remix, though it was released beforehand.

References

  1. Kirby: Planet Robobot Original Soundtrack

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