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|image=[[File:Grant kirkhope.png|250px]] | |image=[[File:Grant kirkhope.png|250px]] | ||
|born=10 July, 1962 | |born=July 10, 1962 (age {{age|July 10, 1962}}) | ||
|role=Composer, voice actor | |role=Composer, voice actor | ||
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'''Grant Kirkhope''' (born 10 July | '''Grant Kirkhope''' (born 10 July 1962) is a British video game composer, film composer and voice actor who has worked on video games since 1995 and is known for his compositions for games by [[Rare Ltd.|Rare]], like the [[wikipedia:Banjo-Kazooie (series)|''Banjo-Kazooie'' series]]. He has provided voice lines for [[Donkey Kong]] in a few games. | ||
He is also known for writing the [[DK Rap]] featured in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', which became famous as an [[List of references on the Internet#DK Rap|internet meme]]. The song went on to be arranged for the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]] and ''[[Donkey Konga]]'', and was featured briefly in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]''. Kirkhope initially showed excitement upon learning that the DK Rap was featured in the film,<ref>[https://twitter.com/grantkirkhope/status/1641555322723774464?s=20 If you’d told me in ‘97, when I wrote the worst rap track in the history of rap tracks, that it would go on to be in a Mario Bros movie I’d would’ve burst with excitement! Long live the DK Rap! @Sethrogen]. ''Twitter''.</ref> but was disappointed after not spotting his name in the credits (it only says "'DK RAP' From Donkey Kong 64").<ref> [https://twitter.com/grantkirkhope/status/1643446092791705600?s=20 I was really looking forward to see my name in the credits for the DK Rap, but alas as expected it's not there ........ fml]. ''Twitter''.</ref> | |||
==Games credited== | ==Games credited== | ||
*''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'' – Music | *''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'' – Music | ||
*''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' – Development Team (composed the soundtrack in lieu of [[Eveline Fischer]]) | *''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' – Development Team (composed the soundtrack in lieu of [[Eveline Fischer]]) | ||
*''[[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' – Vocals (GBA) | |||
*''[[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' – Vocals (GBA) | |||
*''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'' – Music<ref>[https://twitter.com/grantkirkhope/status/874360302833344512 Kirkhope's Twitter]</ref> | *''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'' – Music<ref>[https://twitter.com/grantkirkhope/status/874360302833344512 Kirkhope's Twitter]</ref> | ||
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' – Arrangement<ref>[https://twitter.com/grantkirkhope/status/1138511771394641920 Kirkhope's Twitter]</ref> | *''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' – Arrangement<ref>[https://twitter.com/grantkirkhope/status/1138511771394641920 Kirkhope's Twitter]</ref> | ||
*''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'' – Music<ref>@grantkirkhope. (June 12, 2021). [https://twitter.com/grantkirkhope/status/1403808079435632640 ''Twitter'']. Retrieved June 12, 2021.</ref> (with [[Yoko Shimomura]] and [[Gareth Coker]]) | |||
==Portrayals== | |||
*''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' – Donkey Kong<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20120209061849/http://www.grantkirkhope.com:80/donkeykong64.html Kirkhope's personal website]</ref> / [[Kroc]]<ref>https://twitter.com/grantkirkhope/status/628947323104571392?lang=en</ref> | |||
*''[[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' ([[Game Boy Color]]) – Donkey Kong ([[Funky's Fishing]] mini-game only) | |||
*''[[Diddy Kong Pilot (2001)|Diddy Kong Pilot]]'' (2001) – Donkey Kong | |||
*''[[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' ([[Game Boy Advance]]) – Donkey Kong | |||
*''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'' – Donkey Kong | |||
*''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' – Donkey Kong | |||
*''[[Donkey Konga]]'' – Donkey Kong (mini-games only) | |||
*''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]'' – Donkey Kong | |||
*''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' – Donkey Kong | |||
*''[[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' ([[Game Boy Advance]]) – Donkey Kong | |||
*''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' – Donkey Kong (intro only) | |||
*''[[DK: King of Swing]]'' – Donkey Kong | |||
*''[[Yakuman DS]]'' – Donkey Kong | |||
*''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'' – Donkey Kong | |||
*''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]'' – Donkey Kong / Mini-DK (shared with [[Takashi Nagasako]]) | |||
*''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]'' – Donkey Kong | |||
*''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!]]'' – Donkey Kong / Mini Donkey Kong (shared with Takashi Nagasako) | |||
*''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!]]'' – Donkey Kong / Mini Donkey Kong (shared with Takashi Nagasako) | |||
*''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]'' – Donkey Kong | |||
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' – Mumbo Jumbo / Jinjos | |||
==Song credits== | ==Song credits== | ||
=== ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'' === | === ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'' === | ||
* Opening Fanfare | * Opening Fanfare — Arrangement | ||
* K. Rool Returns | * K. Rool Returns — Arrangement | ||
* Steel Drum Rhumba | * Steel Drum Rhumba — Arrangement | ||
* Welcome to Crocodile Isle | * Welcome to Crocodile Isle — Arrangement | ||
* Snakey Chantey | * Snakey Chantey — Arrangement | ||
* Lockjaw's Saga | * Lockjaw's Saga — Arrangement | ||
* School House Harmony | * School House Harmony — Arrangement | ||
* Funky the Main Monkey | * Funky the Main Monkey — Arrangement | ||
* Boss Bossanova | * Boss Bossanova — Arrangement | ||
* Hot-Head Bop | * Hot-Head Bop — Arrangement | ||
* Bayou Boogie | * Bayou Boogie — Arrangement | ||
* Flight of the Zinger | * Flight of the Zinger — Arrangement | ||
* Disco Train | * Disco Train — Arrangement | ||
* Token Tango | * Token Tango — Arrangement | ||
* Stickerbush Symphony | * Stickerbush Symphony — Arrangement | ||
* In a Snow-Bound Land | * In a Snow-Bound Land — Arrangement | ||
* Krook's March | * Krook's March — Arrangement | ||
* Run, Rambi! Run! | * Run, Rambi! Run! — Arrangement | ||
* Klubba's Reveille | * Klubba's Reveille — Arrangement | ||
* Lost World Anthem | * Lost World Anthem — Arrangement | ||
* Crocodile Cacophony | * Crocodile Cacophony — Arrangement | ||
* Donkey Kong Rescued | * Donkey Kong Rescued — Arrangement | ||
* Swanky Swing | * Swanky Swing — Arrangement | ||
* Game Over | * Game Over — Arrangement | ||
=== ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' === | === ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' === | ||
* DK Rap | * DK Rap — Composition/arrangement | ||
* DK Island | * DK Island — Composition/arrangement | ||
* Jungle | * Jungle — Arrangement | ||
* Mine Cart | * Mine Cart — Composition/arrangement | ||
* Aztec | * Aztec — Composition/arrangement | ||
* Aztec Boss | * Aztec Boss — Composition/arrangement | ||
* Klanky's Tune | * Klanky's Tune — Composition/arrangement | ||
* Toy Factory | * Toy Factory — Composition/arrangement | ||
* Candy's Tune | * Candy's Tune — Composition/arrangement | ||
* Shipwreck | * Shipwreck — Composition/arrangement | ||
* Ship Boss | * Ship Boss — Composition/arrangement | ||
* Forest | * Forest — Composition/arrangement | ||
* Forest Boss | * Forest Boss — Composition/arrangement | ||
* Funky's Tune | * Funky's Tune — Composition/arrangement | ||
* Crystal Caves | * Crystal Caves — Composition/arrangement | ||
* Ice Slide | * Ice Slide — Composition/arrangement | ||
* Spooky | * Spooky — Composition/arrangement | ||
* Hideout | * Hideout — Composition/arrangement | ||
=== ''[[Mario + Rabbids | === ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'' === | ||
* Two Worlds Collide | * Two Worlds Collide — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" >https://vgmdb.net/album/71134</ref> | ||
* The Adventure Begins | * The Adventure Begins — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Grand Opening | * Grand Opening — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Sunny Side Up | * Sunny Side Up — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Ziggies! | * Ziggies! — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* A Towering View | * A Towering View — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* The Waterfall Puzzle | * The Waterfall Puzzle — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Ancient Gardens | * Ancient Gardens — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Through the Lawns | * Through the Lawns — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Hoppers! | * Hoppers! — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Mystic Battle | * Mystic Battle — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Mystic Journey | * Mystic Journey — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Mid Boss Mayhem | * Mid Boss Mayhem — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Mid Boss Mayhem (ver. 2) | * Mid Boss Mayhem (ver. 2) — Composition/arrangement | ||
* At the Tower's Feet | * At the Tower's Feet — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Huggers! | * Huggers! — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Tower Tweeter | * Tower Tweeter — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Tower's Puzzle | * Tower's Puzzle — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Tower Trouble | * Tower Trouble — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Rabbid Kong Rumpus | * Rabbid Kong Rumpus — Arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Rabbid Kong Rumble | * Rabbid Kong Rumble — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* A Song of Ice and Desert | * A Song of Ice and Desert — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* In the Heat of the Battle | * In the Heat of the Battle — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Hot Start, Cold Finish | * Hot Start, Cold Finish — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Cold Start, Hot Finish | * Cold Start, Hot Finish — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* In the Cold of the Battle | * In the Cold of the Battle — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Icicle Golem Freeze | * Icicle Golem Freeze — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Icicle Golem Fracas | * Icicle Golem Fracas — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Icicle Golem Finale | * Icicle Golem Finale — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Abbey Ruins | * Abbey Ruins — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Spooky Skirmish | * Spooky Skirmish — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Spooky Village | * Spooky Village — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* The Swamp Battle | * The Swamp Battle — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Lost in the Swamp | * Lost in the Swamp — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Combat in the Cemetery | * Combat in the Cemetery — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* A Stroll in the Cemetery | * A Stroll in the Cemetery — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* The Phantom of the Bwahpera, Act 1 | * The Phantom of the Bwahpera, Act 1 — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Phantom's Phenomena | * Phantom's Phenomena — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Phantom's Crescendo | * Phantom's Crescendo — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* The Phantom of the Bwapera, Act 3 | * The Phantom of the Bwapera, Act 3 — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Phantom's Phortissimo | * Phantom's Phortissimo — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Into the Pit | * Into the Pit — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Fahrenheit Forge | * Fahrenheit Forge — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Exploring the Mine | * Exploring the Mine — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Heart of Darkness | * Heart of Darkness — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Steamed up in the Factory | * Steamed up in the Factory — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Bwa Enemies! | * Bwa Enemies! — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Beware Bowser's Base | * Beware Bowser's Base — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* The Lava Forge | * The Lava Forge — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Bowser Begins | * Bowser Begins — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Bowser Returns | * Bowser Returns — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
* Bowser Bows Out | * Bowser Bows Out — Composition/arrangement<ref name=":4" /> | ||
=== ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' === | === ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' === | ||
* Spiral Mountain -- Composition | * Spiral Mountain — Composition/arrangement | ||
=== ''[[Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope]]'' === | |||
* First Contact - Beacon Beach — Composition/arrangement | |||
* Port in a Storm — Composition/arrangement | |||
* Augie's Subterranean Sanctum — Composition/arrangement | |||
* Sunny Side of the Galaxy — Composition/arrangement | |||
* Headlong Into Darkmess — Composition/arrangement | |||
* Icy Battle Ballet — Composition/arrangement | |||
* Ice-Bound Planet, Pt. I — Composition/arrangement | |||
* Ice-Bound Planet, Pt. II — Composition/arrangement | |||
* Midnite Ball (Right Turn) — Composition/arrangement | |||
* Midnite Ball (Left Turn) — Composition/arrangement | |||
* Midnite Ball (Say Your Goodbyes) — Composition/arrangement | |||
* Paean to Palette Prime — Composition/arrangement | |||
* Paletteville in Peril — Composition/arrangement | |||
* An Uncanny Village — Composition/arrangement | |||
* Interstellar Invaders — Composition/arrangement | |||
* Wither and Fade — Composition/arrangement | |||
* Drama in the Plaza — Composition/arrangement | |||
* Hitting Bedrock — Composition/arrangement | |||
* Rulers of Darkmess — Composition/arrangement | |||
* Heart of Darkmess — Composition/arrangement | |||
* For the Galaxy! — Composition/arrangement | |||
* The Liberation of the Sparks — Composition/arrangement | |||
* Broken Jungle — Composition/arrangement | |||
* Golem's Gnarly Fight — Composition/arrangement | |||
* Silent Ruins — Composition/arrangement | |||
* Mecha King Bob-omb Blast — Composition/arrangement | |||
* Symphony Pond — Composition/arrangement | |||
* Kanya's Camp — Composition/arrangement | |||
* Broken Silence — Composition/arrangement | |||
* Western Isle Waves — Composition/arrangement | |||
* Mecha King Bob-omb Bombs — Composition/arrangement | |||
* The Grand Finale — Composition/arrangement | |||
* A Fancy Invite — Composition/arrangement | |||
* Golden Ticket Tussle — Composition/arrangement | |||
* Whistles in the Wind — Composition/arrangement | |||
* Phantom Returns, Act 1 - Overture — Composition/arrangement | |||
* Phantom, Razzmatazz — Composition/arrangement | |||
* Phantom, Metal Mayhem — Composition/arrangement | |||
* Phantom Returns, Act 3 - The Roast — Composition/arrangement | |||
* Phantom, The Diva Delivers — Composition/arrangement | |||
* A Fond Farewell (sob*) — Composition/arrangement | |||
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
*''“Yeah… my [[Shigeru Miyamoto|Miyamoto]] story is a bit worse. It was when E3 had moved to Atlanta [1997]. Nintendo had a party in a museum, and we all got hideously drunk. I saw Tim Stamper talking to Miyamoto, and I introduced myself as the composer of Banjo-Kazooie, totally drunk. He just looked at me with the blankest expression, he couldn’t tell what I was saying. A while later, I was in the bathroom – and this is embarrassing – I was trying to pull down George Andreas’ trousers for a joke. I was on my knees and I looked up to see Miyamoto staring down at me. That was the last time I spoke to him.”''<ref>Brian (July 18, 2017). [http://nintendoeverything.com/mario-rabbids-devs-on-the-music-initial-leaks-directors-emotional-response-inspirations/ Mario + Rabbids devs on the music, initial leaks, director’s emotional response, inspirations]. ''Nintendo Everything''. Retrieved July 18, 2017</ref> | *''“Yeah… my [[Shigeru Miyamoto|Miyamoto]] story is a bit worse. It was when E3 had moved to Atlanta [1997]. Nintendo had a party in a museum, and we all got hideously drunk. I saw Tim Stamper talking to Miyamoto, and I introduced myself as the composer of Banjo-Kazooie, totally drunk. He just looked at me with the blankest expression, he couldn’t tell what I was saying. A while later, I was in the bathroom – and this is embarrassing – I was trying to pull down George Andreas’ trousers for a joke. I was on my knees and I looked up to see Miyamoto staring down at me. That was the last time I spoke to him.”''<ref>Brian (July 18, 2017). [http://nintendoeverything.com/mario-rabbids-devs-on-the-music-initial-leaks-directors-emotional-response-inspirations/ Mario + Rabbids devs on the music, initial leaks, director’s emotional response, inspirations]. ''Nintendo Everything''. Retrieved July 18, 2017</ref> | ||
*''“When Nintendo asked me for the samples, I couldn't believe it! It was like, what, you wanna use this? Y'know.”'' [...] ''“We thought they were totally shit.”''<ref>[https://youtu.be/hsqCnMMjylg?t=2687 The Kongversation - 734: Inteview: Grant Kirkhope]</ref> - Kirkhope on his role as Donkey Kong in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
MRSOH Rabbidified staff.jpg|"Rabbidified" versions of (left to right) Cristina Nava, [[Davide Soliani]], and Kirkhope | |||
</gallery> | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
{{Wikipedia|Grant Kirkhope}} | |||
*[http://grantkirkhope.com/ Official Website] | *[http://grantkirkhope.com/ Official Website] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
{{People}} | {{People}} | ||
[[Category:People]] | [[Category:People]] | ||
[[Category:Composers]] | [[Category:Composers]] | ||
[[Category:Voice | [[Category:Voice actors]] | ||
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