Kirby Super Star — 06: Bubbly Clouds

This week, we're covering an endearingly simple, and playful little waltz:

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Read on for a breakdown on “Bubbly Clouds”!

Kirby Super Star — 05: Float Islands

And we're back with another Kirby Super Star tune, this time it's got a smooth, jazzy bent:

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Read on for more on "Float Islands"!

Kirby Super Star — 04: Green Greens

Now we're into the in-game music, and here's the first track you hear in the first sub-game—it's pretty famous as far as Kirby goes:

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Yep, it's "Green Greens". Keep on reading and see what it's got to teach us, as we continue our Kirby Super Star odyssey.

Kirby Super Star — 03: Time to Learn

I've been looking forward to this one: our first meaty composition in Kirby Super Star, with multiple sections and of a decent length. Take a look:

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This is the sweet little tune that plays during the tutorial segments, and it's appropriately low-key and outwardly uncomplicated. I really loved this tune as a kid (and still do!), and it demonstrates many sophisticated maneuvers beneath its deceptively simple exterior. Read on and join me as we put another tune under the microscope.

Kirby Super Star — 02: Corkboard

So after that magnificent intro screen music, we arrive at the main game select menu and we're greeted with a delightful little ditty. Check it out:

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"Corkboard" is short, and it doesn't have much in the way of melody, but it is a menu tune; we'll give it a break. Besides, it's still got a few nifty details and tricks tucked away here and there. Let's take a look.