Song of Restoration

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The "Songs of Restoration",[1] also known as Lokomo Songs,[2] are songs in Spirit Tracks.

Overview

Carben and Link playing the Song of Restoration

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

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.

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
EnglishBRBritish
  • Song of Forest's Restoration[12]
  • Song of Snow's Restoration[15]
  • Song of Ocean's Restoration[17]
  • Song of Fire's Restoration[14]
  • Song of Sand's Restoration[16]
  • Song of Restoration[13]
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Japan
Japanese
復活の唄 (Fukkatsu no Uta)[20] 
The French Republic
FrenchEUEuropean
Chant de la renaissance[19]Song of rebirth
Canada
FrenchCACanadian
Chant Lokomo[22]Lokomo song
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Lied der Erneuerung[18]Song of Renewal
The Italian Republic
Italian
Melodia della Rinascita[21]Song of Rebirth
Latin America
SpanishLALatin American
  • Melodía de los Bosques[8]
  • Melodía de las Nieves[10]
  • Melodía de los Mares[7]
  • Melodía del Fuego[9]
  • Melodía de las Arenas[11]
  • Melody of the Forests
  • Melody of the Snows
  • Melody of the Seas
  • Melody of Fire
  • Melody of the Sands
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEUEuropean
  • Melodía de los Bosques[23]
  • Melodía de las Nieves[24]
  • Melodía de los Mares
  • Melodía del Fuego
  • Melodía de las Arenas
  • Melody of the Forests
  • Melody of the Snows
  • Melody of the Seas
  • Melody of Fire
  • Melody of the Sands
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Gallery

  • The five Lokomo Sages appear during the duet with Princess Zelda

    The five Lokomo Sages appear during the duet with Princess Zelda

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 97
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 This Lokomo Song is a duet that requires two sacred instruments. — Gage (Spirit Tracks)
  3. ↑ 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)
  4. ↑ 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)
  5. ↑ 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)
  6. ↑ 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)
  7. ↑ Doy por supuesto que conocerás la "Melodía de los Mares"... — Carben (Spirit Tracks)
  8. ↑ La Melodía de los Bosques. Pero es esencial utilizar dos intrumentos sagrados. — Gage (Spirit Tracks)
  9. ↑ ¿Conoces la llamada "Melodía del Fuego"? — Embrose (Spirit Tracks)
  10. ↑ ¿Conocen la llamada "Melodía de las Nieves"? — Steem (Spirit Tracks)
  11. ↑ ¿Conoces la llamada "Melodía de las Arenas"? — Rael (Spirit Tracks)
  12. ↑ You successfully played the Song of Forest's Restoration! — N/A (Spirit Tracks)
  13. ↑ It is called the Song of Restoration, and each land has its own unique version. — Gage (Spirit Tracks)
  14. ↑ You successfully played the Song of Fire's Restoration! — N/A (Spirit Tracks)
  15. ↑ You successfully played the Song of Snow's Restoration! — N/A (Spirit Tracks)
  16. ↑ You successfully played the Song of Sand's Restoration! — N/A (Spirit Tracks)
  17. ↑ You successfully played the Song of Ocean's Restoration! — N/A (Spirit Tracks)
  18. ↑ Das Lied der Erneuerung. Zwei heilige Instrumente müssen es im Duett spielen. — Gage (Spirit Tracks)
  19. ↑ Le chant d'la renaissance, que ça s'appelle... — Gage (Spirit Tracks)
  20. ↑ 復活の唄　っつってな…
    聖なる楽器が　ふたつそろって
    なくてはいけねぇ     — Gage (Spirit Tracks)
  21. ↑ Non una a caso: la Melodia della Rinascita! — Gage (Spirit Tracks)
  22. ↑ C'est un des chants Lokomos. Tu en as entendu parler? — Gage (Spirit Tracks)
  23. ↑ "Melodía de los Bosques". Pero es esencial utilizar dos intrumentos sagrados. — Gage (Spirit Tracks)
  24. ↑ ¿Conocéis la llamada "Melodía de las Nieves"? — Steem (Spirit Tracks)
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