Song of Restoration
The "Songs of Restoration",[1] also known as Lokomo Songs,[2] are songs in Spirit Tracks.
Overview
Songs of Restoration are duets that Link plays with the Sages of the Lokomo tribe.[2] Throughout his journey, Link must visit five Lokomo Sages in their respective Sanctuaries and perform a Song of Restoration with each.[3] By the power of the Lokomos' sacred instruments and the Spirit Flute used by Link, the Songs will energize the Spirit Tracks, restoring a section of the tracks leading to the Temple of the realm in which they reside.[4]
The Songs are played in a call-and-response manner where the Lokomo plays a melody on their instrument for one bar, then Link follows by playing a melody shown on-screen for the next bar. In the background of the song, a metronome creates beeps that aid in keeping the rhythm. While the Lokomo's melody my change with each bar, Link's notes remain the same. The Song of Restoration will be successful once Link plays his melody three times in a row, while meeting a certain threshold of accuracy in his timing and notes played; minor mistakes will be ignored. A cutscene then shows Link and the Lokomo playing the Song of Restoration in its entirety, along with additional instrumentation. If Link does not play accurately enough, the two will need to start over.[citation needed] Link is given the option to practice his own melody indefinitely before the real performance begins.[citation needed]
Unlike the other songs learned on the Spirit Flute, the Songs of Restoration are not recorded in Link's Collection Screen and are only played once with their respective Lokomos.
A sixth and final duet takes place in the Dark Realm during the battle against Malladus. After concentrating her power,[5] Princess Zelda calls upon Link to use the Spirit Flute, their powers combined being able to weaken the beast.[6] Zelda leads this duet with her voice, and Link must play his melody four times. The cutscene that follows invokes the images of the five Lokomo Sages adding their sacred instruments to the song, and causes Malladus to be susceptible to the Bow of Light.
List of Songs
Gage Duet
The first Song of Restoration that Link plays is in the Forest Sanctuary. Link, along with Gage and his cello, play the duet to restore the tracks leading to the Forest Temple.
Steem Duet
Steem, using his pipa, plays the second duet with Link in the Snow Sanctuary, revealing the Spirit Tracks to the Snow Temple.
Carben Duet
In the Ocean Sanctuary, Link must play a duet with Carben and his flute to open the path to the Ocean Temple.
Embrose Duet
The fourth Song of Restoration is performed with Embrose, who plays the timpani in the Fire Sanctuary located behind the Goron Village. It reveals the tracks that lead to the Fire Temple.
Rael Duet
The fifth Song of Restoration is with Rael of the Sand Sanctuary. He plays the oboe along with Link's Spirit Flute to reveal the tracks to the Sand Temple, though Link must endure the Three Trials to make his way there.
Zelda Duet
In the final battle against Malladus, Princess Zelda sings a duet with Link to combine their powers. All five Lokomo Sages appear to join in with their respective instruments to form a full, orchestral version of the piece. This song reveals a weak spot on Malladus's back.
Trivia
- The melody of the duet with Princess Zelda is heard during the game's Title Screen.
Nomenclature
In the Spanish translations, each Song of Restoration is named for the Realm in which it is played. As such, terms for "Song of Restoration" and "Lokomo Song" are never mentioned in the game.
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Gallery
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The five Lokomo Sages appear during the duet with Princess Zelda
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 97
- ↑ 2.0 2.1
This Lokomo Song is a duet that requires two sacred instruments.
— Gage (Spirit Tracks) - ↑
You must go find the other Lokomos and restore the energy of the rail maps. Once you do, the Spirit Tracks will reappear.
— Anjean (Spirit Tracks) - ↑
Indeed. We are called the Lokomos. We are servants of the spirits. They have entrusted us with protecting the temples and the Spirit Tracks. By playing our sacred instruments... We generate energy that powers the Spirit Tracks.
— Anjean (Spirit Tracks) - ↑
LinkAppears in-game as the player's chosen name.! I'm going to concentrate on channeling my power. While I do that, please protect me from Malladus!
— Princess Zelda (Spirit Tracks) - ↑
Thank you for protecting me! I'm ready now, LinkAppears in-game as the player's chosen name.! Let's combine my sacred power with the power of the Spirit Flute! I think we can use them to weaken Malladus!
— Princess Zelda (Spirit Tracks)
Spirit Flute Songs in Spirit Tracks 