Leitmotifs - Revision history

Kjolt at 21:40, 14 September 2026

2026-09-14T21:40:45Z

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	== Boss A and B ==		== Boss A and B ==

	This leitmotif is the first part of a recurring melody that frequently appears in boss music. It is a brief four-part melody where the first three have a similar ending, and the last is a variation. It is sometimes played by a chiptune-adjacent or softer instrument, and commonly appears after a track's tonal shift or drop. Usage of this melody may also allude to a character's alignment, in this case usually being toward a larger antagonistic entity or idea.		This leitmotif is the first part of a recurring melody that frequently appears in boss music. It is a brief four-part melody where the first three have a similar ending, and the last is a variation. It is sometimes played by a chiptune-adjacent or softer instrument, and commonly appears after a track's tonal shift or drop. Usage of this melody may also allude to a character's alignment, in this case usually being toward a larger antagonistic entity or idea. When represented together in the same track, the implication about the character the music is tied to may become unclear.

	[[File:Motif_boss_A.mp3]]		[[File:Motif_boss_A.mp3]]
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	* "That is it, Binny!" (1:42-2:05)		* "That is it, Binny!" (1:42-2:05)
	* "I AM THE RED MAN" (2:47-3:12)		* "I AM THE RED MAN" (2:47-3:12)
	* "~~Spooky Slithering~~" and "~~Cloying Caster~~" (1:15-1:40)		* "Cloying Caster" and "Spooky Slithering" (1:15-1:40)

	== Yopersong ==		== Yopersong ==
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	* "Yopersong" (0:09-0:18), (0:57-1:36)		* "Yopersong" (0:09-0:18), (0:57-1:36)

	== Signature Ball ==		== Signature Ball A and B ==

	The Signature Ball leitmotif refers to two melodies found in tracks related to ''Signature Ball Adventure''. The first melody (A) is a simple looping pattern of some long and short notes, usually played by an electronic lead instrument. The second (B), originating from the music heard in the very first ''Signature Ball Adventure'' game, is another very simple melody that is often heard in the form of a light, high-pitched chiptune or keyboard instrument.		The Signature Ball leitmotif refers to two melodies found in tracks related to ''Signature Ball Adventure''. The first melody (A) is a simple looping pattern of some long and short notes, usually played by an electronic lead instrument. The second (B), originating from the music heard in the very first ''Signature Ball Adventure'' game, is another very simple melody that is often heard in the form of a light, high-pitched chiptune or keyboard instrument.
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	* "Krubera" (0:00-2:08)		* "Krubera" (0:00-2:08)
	* "I AM THE RED MAN" (1:43-2:34)		* "I AM THE RED MAN" (1:43-2:34)

			== Witch A and B ==

			The Witch leitmotif is specific to three characters; [[Confectress]], [[Wrigglewad]] and [REDACTED] who make up the trinity of witch bosses in ''[[Tunnels from Nowhere]]''. These motifs are simplistic, but carry a serene melancholy to contrast the playful or chaotic sound of their boss themes. In "Cloying Caster" and "Spooky Slithering", these motifs are presented in the same way but with different instrumentation due to both being variants of each other. Where it is most prevalent, this motif is in a 6/4 time signature.

			Although their three boss themes share similar chord progression and rhythm sections, only the two core melodies are presented here on this wiki for simplicity.

			[[File:Motif_witch_A.mp3]]
			[[File:Motif_witch_B.mp3]]

			Witch leitmotif A appears in the following tracks:

			* "Cloying Caster" and "Spooky Slithering" (0:00-0:12), (0:37-0:50), (1:02-1:15)

			Witch leitmotif B appears in the following tracks:

			* "Cloying Caster" and "Spooky Slithering" (0:12-0:37), (2:05-2:30)

	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==

	* Currently, the oldest documented leitmotif is Signature Ball B, dating back before the completion of ''Signature Ball Adventure''. Second to this record is Krubera, then third is Forest. Notably old but not the oldest is Red Cran's leitmotif, having originated in mid 2020 when the [[krat]]s were made.		* Currently, the oldest documented leitmotif is Signature Ball B, dating back before the completion of ''Signature Ball Adventure''. Second to this record is Krubera, then third is Forest. Notably old but not the oldest is Red Cran's leitmotif, having originated in mid 2020 when the [[krat]]s were made.
			* The Witch leitmotif being shared across three witch characters is similar to how the themes of the Mage Sisters in ''Kirby Star Allies'' are related. The first two bosses share the same music, while the third has a more intense, fast-paced variant. The main difference is that Confectress and Wrigglewad share the same base song, but rather with their own unique instruments.

Kjolt at 20:28, 7 June 2026

2026-06-07T20:28:53Z

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	* "That is it, Binny!" (1:42-2:05)		* "That is it, Binny!" (1:42-2:05)
	* "I AM THE RED MAN" (2:47-3:12)		* "I AM THE RED MAN" (2:47-3:12)
			* "Spooky Slithering" and "Cloying Caster" (1:15-1:40)

	== Yopersong ==		== Yopersong ==

Kjolt: /* Red Cran */

2026-04-07T22:50:06Z

Red Cran

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	* "Singing Kran" (Full Duration)		* "Singing Kran" (Full Duration)
	* "hey cran gotem" (Full Duration)		* "hey cran gotem" (Full Duration)
			* "Party Shell" (1:28-1:36)
	* "That is it, Binny!" (0:48-1:36), (2:06-2:18)		* "That is it, Binny!" (0:48-1:36), (2:06-2:18)
	* "I AM THE RED MAN" (0:00-0:26)		* "I AM THE RED MAN" (0:00-0:26)

Kjolt: /* Gaming */

2026-03-06T04:04:27Z

Gaming

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	The Gaming leitmotif is a melody associated with [[gaming]]s and characters related to gamings. However, it originated in "VOTE THIS GUY" where the correlation is nigh absent. It is usually played by and alongside samples that are explicitly robotic and digital. The motif is somewhat foreboding, building anticipation toward or during a challenge. It can also appear in many variations, with certain notes beginning in different places or extra notes filling in.		The Gaming leitmotif is a melody associated with [[gaming]]s and characters related to gamings. However, it originated in "VOTE THIS GUY" where the correlation is nigh absent. It is usually played by and alongside samples that are explicitly robotic and digital. The motif is somewhat foreboding, building anticipation toward or during a challenge. It can also appear in many variations, with certain notes beginning in different places or extra notes filling in.

			Alongside this melody, other small motifs recur in gaming-related music. These include quick three-note ascending pattern that accentuates the ending of a measure, and retro game sound effects as additional percussion. These sound effects are taken from the ''WarioWare: D.I.Y.'' soundfont's 8-bit percussion. They also almost always include a sample from ''Mario Kart DS'', but this is also a trend among Kjolt's music as a whole.

	[[File:Motif_gaming.mp3]]		[[File:Motif_gaming.mp3]]

Kjolt at 23:07, 21 February 2026

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	* "Squiroma" by [[jprik]] (0:00-0:56), (1:39-1:52), (2:00-2:51)		* "Squiroma" by [[jprik]] (0:00-0:56), (1:39-1:52), (2:00-2:51)
	* "Black Forest" (0:13-0:55), (1:15-1:49)		* "Black Forest" (0:13-0:55), (1:15-1:49)

			== Krubera ==

			The Krubera leitmotif is a very simple melody in two parts that is often used for simple underground settings. The melody's notes are usually in pairs, making it sound fuller than it really is. Its first part is simply the same note six times before a higher single note. The second part has a bit more going on, but remains just about as simple. To add depth to the leitmotif, it is typically backed by long notes played either lower by the same instrument or by another for the whole duration. It also originates from old BeepBox experiments, and is named after one of Earth's deepest known caves.

			[[File:Motif_krubera_A.mp3]]
			[[File:Motif_krubera_B.mp3]]

			The Krubera leitmotif appears in the following tracks:

			* "Krubera" (0:00-2:08)
			* "I AM THE RED MAN" (1:43-2:34)

	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==

	* Currently, the oldest documented leitmotif is Signature Ball B, dating back before the completion of ''Signature Ball Adventure''. Second to this record is Krubera, then third is Forest. Notably old but not the oldest is Red Cran's leitmotif, having originated in mid 2020 when the [[krat]]s were made.		* Currently, the oldest documented leitmotif is Signature Ball B, dating back before the completion of ''Signature Ball Adventure''. Second to this record is Krubera, then third is Forest. Notably old but not the oldest is Red Cran's leitmotif, having originated in mid 2020 when the [[krat]]s were made.

Kjolt: /* Yopersong */

2026-02-19T03:23:25Z

Yopersong

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	== Yopersong ==		== Yopersong ==

	The Yopersong motif is a melody originating in the first rendition of "Yoper's Banana Juice" and recurring throughout music related to the [[Yoper]]. It is a fairly ~~happy~~-sounding and fast-paced melody where the notes alternate up and down before ascending high in the final part. However, it can be heard in a more ominous tone, such as in "Yopersong" based on its pitch and instrumentation. Additionally, due to the empty space it leaves at its beginning, it is often preceded by one or more (often three) quick low-octave notes.		The Yopersong motif is a melody originating in the first rendition of "Yoper's Banana Juice" and recurring throughout music related to the [[Yoper]]. It is a fairly mischievous-sounding and fast-paced melody where the notes alternate up and down before ascending high in the final part. However, it can be heard in a more ominous tone, such as in "Yopersong" based on its pitch and instrumentation. Additionally, due to the empty space it leaves at its beginning, it is often preceded by one or more (often three) quick low-octave notes.

	[[File:Motif_yoper.mp3]]		[[File:Motif_yoper.mp3]]

Kjolt at 03:17, 19 February 2026

2026-02-19T03:17:20Z

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	* "VOTE THIS GUY" (0:00-0:14), (1:04-1:16), (1:50-2:08)		* "VOTE THIS GUY" (0:00-0:14), (1:04-1:16), (1:50-2:08)
	* "I AM THE RED MAN" (0:39-0:52)		* "I AM THE RED MAN" (0:39-0:52)

			== Gaming ==

			The Gaming leitmotif is a melody associated with [[gaming]]s and characters related to gamings. However, it originated in "VOTE THIS GUY" where the correlation is nigh absent. It is usually played by and alongside samples that are explicitly robotic and digital. The motif is somewhat foreboding, building anticipation toward or during a challenge. It can also appear in many variations, with certain notes beginning in different places or extra notes filling in.

			[[File:Motif_gaming.mp3]]

			The Gaming leitmotif appears in the following tracks:

			* "VOTE THIS GUY" (1:21-1:49)
			* "Gaming Tunnel" (0:00-0:52)

	== Red Cran ==		== Red Cran ==
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	* "I AM THE RED MAN" (0:00-0:26)		* "I AM THE RED MAN" (0:00-0:26)

	== ~~Gaming~~ ==		== Forest ==

			The Forest leitmotif is an old melody that typically is used in forest music, especially that which is for a secluded and calm setting. It is comprised of slow natural notes somewhat sporadically progressing up and down, then rising before a gentle descent and returning to the starting note. It is usually played by or alongside a triangle wave and strings. It originates from old BeepBox experiments by Kjolt around 2018, who was just getting a grip on how to compose.

	~~The Gaming leitmotif is~~ a melody ~~associated with [[gaming]]s and characters related to gamings. However~~, ~~it originated in "VOTE THIS GUY" where the correlation~~ is ~~nigh absent. It is usually played~~ by and ~~alongside samples that are explicitly robotic and digital. The motif is somewhat foreboding, building anticipation toward or during~~ a ~~challenge~~. It ~~can also appear in many variations,~~ with ~~certain notes beginning in different places or extra notes filling in~~.		While not quite a substantial melody of its own, this one is often accompanied by short arpeggios alternating up and down in a 3 note range. It is often played with a quiet bell instrument.

	[[File:~~Motif_gaming~~.mp3]]		[[File:Motif_forest.mp3]]

	The ~~Gaming~~ leitmotif appears in the following tracks:		The Forest leitmotif appears in the following tracks:

	* "~~VOTE THIS GUY~~" (1:21-1:49)		* "Squiroma" by [[jprik]] (0:00-0:56), (1:39-1:52), (2:00-2:51)
	* "~~Gaming Tunnel~~" (0:00-0:52)		* "Black Forest" (0:13-0:55), (1:15-1:49)

	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==

	* Currently, the oldest documented leitmotif is Signature Ball B, dating back before the completion of ''Signature Ball Adventure''. Second to this record is Krubera, then third is Forest. Notably old but not the oldest is Red Cran's leitmotif, having originated in mid 2020 when the [[krat]]s were made.		* Currently, the oldest documented leitmotif is Signature Ball B, dating back before the completion of ''Signature Ball Adventure''. Second to this record is Krubera, then third is Forest. Notably old but not the oldest is Red Cran's leitmotif, having originated in mid 2020 when the [[krat]]s were made.

Kjolt: /* Trivia */

2026-02-19T02:42:34Z

Trivia

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	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==

	* Currently, the oldest documented leitmotif is Signature Ball B, dating back before the completion of ''Signature Ball Adventure''. Second to this record is Red Cran's leitmotif, having originated in mid 2020.		* Currently, the oldest documented leitmotif is Signature Ball B, dating back before the completion of ''Signature Ball Adventure''. Second to this record is Krubera, then third is Forest. Notably old but not the oldest is Red Cran's leitmotif, having originated in mid 2020 when the [[krat]]s were made.

Kjolt: /* Red Cran */

2026-01-31T04:12:06Z

Red Cran

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	== Red Cran ==		== Red Cran ==

	The Red Cran leitmotif is a melody found in original tracks directly related to [[Red Cran]] and [[Rodney]]. It originates from "Singing Kran" by cflip, which was then remixed by [[jprik]] as "hey cran gotem" and then again by Kjolt in the form of "That is it, Binny!". It is most often played using the [[Krab Bass]] an instrument sampled from [[Cran]]'s own voice. The instrument is always present for the leitmotif even if it is not playing the melody. The melody itself can be described as sporadic and agitated, matching the emotional energy of its associated character.		The Red Cran leitmotif is a melody found in original tracks directly related to [[Red Cran]] and [[Rodney]]. It originates from "Singing Kran" by cflip, which was then remixed by [[jprik]] as "hey cran gotem" and then again by Kjolt in the form of "That is it, Binny!". It is most often played using the [[Krab Bass]], an instrument sampled from [[Cran]]'s own voice. The instrument is always present for the leitmotif even if it is not playing the melody. The melody itself can be described as sporadic and agitated, matching the emotional energy of its associated character.

	[[File:Motif_red.mp3]]		[[File:Motif_red.mp3]]

Kjolt: /* Yopersong */

2026-01-31T04:01:50Z

Yopersong

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	== Yopersong ==		== Yopersong ==

	The Yopersong motif is a melody originating in the first rendition of "Yoper's Banana Juice" and recurring throughout music related to the [[Yoper]]. It is a fairly happy-sounding and fast-paced melody where the notes alternate up and down before ascending high in the final part. However, it can be heard in a more ominous tone, such as in "Yopersong" based on its pitch and instrumentation. Additionally, due to the empty space it leaves at its beginning, it is often preceded by one or more (often three) quick low-octave notes ~~of the starting note~~.		The Yopersong motif is a melody originating in the first rendition of "Yoper's Banana Juice" and recurring throughout music related to the [[Yoper]]. It is a fairly happy-sounding and fast-paced melody where the notes alternate up and down before ascending high in the final part. However, it can be heard in a more ominous tone, such as in "Yopersong" based on its pitch and instrumentation. Additionally, due to the empty space it leaves at its beginning, it is often preceded by one or more (often three) quick low-octave notes.

	[[File:Motif_yoper.mp3]]		[[File:Motif_yoper.mp3]]