Coconut Mall (theme)
| "Coconut Mall" | |
|---|---|
| "Coconut Mall" in Mario Kart Wii | |
| |
| Composed by: Unknown | |
| Genres | Funk, tango |
| Key | F major |
| Time signature(s) | 2 2 |
| First appearance | Mario Kart Wii (2008) |
| Latest appearance | Mario Kart World (2025) |
"Coconut Mall"[1] is a funk and tango musical theme in Mario Kart Wii, where it plays in the race course of the same name.[2]
History[edit]
Mario Kart series[edit]
Mario Kart Wii[edit]
Mario Kart Wii marks the first appearance of "Coconut Mall." It is also included in the official Mario Kart Wii Platinum Soundtrack album.
Mario Kart 7[edit]
In Mario Kart 7, an arrangement of "Coconut Mall" plays in Wii Coconut Mall, likewise titled "Wii Coconut Mall" in the Nintendo Music app. This arrangement uses slightly different instrumentation and has more reverberation, but it is otherwise near identical to the original. A looping drum set beat is added to the instrumentation whenever the player is driving at top speed while in first place.
 Wii Coconut Mall - The arrangement heard in Mario Kart 7 | File info 0:30 |
| Wii Coconut Mall (Frontrunning) - The remix heard in Mario Kart 7 | File info 0:30 |
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]
In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, as part of Wave 1 of the Booster Course Pass, an arrangement of "Coconut Mall" plays in Wii Coconut Mall, likewise titled "Wii Coconut Mall" in the Nintendo Music app. This arrangement uses slightly different instrumentation, but it is otherwise near identical to the original. A looping drum set beat is added to the instrumentation whenever the player is driving at top speed while in first place.
| Wii Coconut Mall - The arrangement heard in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | File info 0:30 |
| Wii Coconut Mall (Frontrunning) - The remix heard in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | File info 0:30 |
Mario Kart Tour[edit]
In Mario Kart Tour, the original version of "Coconut Mall" plays in Wii Coconut Mall, which was first added in the 2022 Doctor Tour.
Mario Kart World[edit]
In Mario Kart World, a jazz arrangement of "Coconut Mall" can play in Free Roam and during routes in VS Race. This arrangement features a big band with piccolo, mallet percussion and bongos, and is in a slightly slower tempo. The saxophone solo is now shared between a tenor saxophone and a flugelhorn, while the accordion solo is played with a trumpet instead.
| Coconut Mall - The arrangement heard in Mario Kart World | File info 0:30 |
Mario & Sonic series[edit]
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games[edit]
In the Wii version of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games, an arrangement of "Coconut Mall" can be chosen as the background music for events. It is titled "COCONUT MALL (Mario Kart Wii)" in the game's sound test.
| COCONUT MALL (Mario Kart Wii) - The arrangement heard in the Wii version of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games. | File info 0:30 |
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games[edit]
In the Wii version of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games, the arrangement of "Coconut Mall" from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games can once again be chosen as the background music for events. It is titled "Coconut Mall: Mario Kart Wii" in the game's sound test.
Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games[edit]
In Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, the arrangement of "Coconut Mall" from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games can once again be chosen as the background music for events. It is titled "Coconut Mall: Mario Kart Wii (Remix)" in the game's sound test.
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games[edit]
In the Wii U version of Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, the arrangement of "Coconut Mall" from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games can once again be chosen as the background music for events.
Gallery[edit]
Image for "Wii Coconut Mall" from Mario Kart 7 on Nintendo Music
Image for "Wii Coconut Mall" from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Nintendo Music
List of Super Mario appearances[edit]
Games[edit]
| Work | System | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Kart Wii | Wii | 2008 | Original | 「ココナッツモール」 (Kokonattsu Mōru)[3] | |
| Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games | Wii | 2009 | Arrangement | "COCONUT MALL (Mario Kart Wii)"[4] | |
| Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games | Wii | 2011 | Past arrangement (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games [Wii]) | "Coconut Mall: Mario Kart Wii"[5] | |
| Mario Kart 7 | Nintendo 3DS | 2011 | Arrangement | "Wii Coconut Mall"[6] | |
| Remix | |||||
| Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games | Wii U | 2013 | Past arrangement (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games [Wii]) | "Coconut Mall: Mario Kart Wii (Remix)"[7] | |
| Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games | Wii U | 2016 | Past arrangement (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games [Wii]) | ||
| Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | Nintendo Switch | 2022[g 1] | Arrangement | "Wii Coconut Mall"[6] | |
| Remix | |||||
| Mario Kart Tour | iOS, Android | 2022[g 2] | Original | ||
| Mario Kart World | Nintendo Switch 2 | 2025 | Arrangement |
- ^ Added in Wave 1 of the Booster Course Pass on March 18, 2022
- ^ Added in the 2022 Doctor Tour on May 3, 2022
Albums[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Kart Wii Platinum Soundtrack | 2011 | Original | 「ココナッツモール」 (Kokonattsu Mōru) |
Other media[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Music | 2024 | Past arrangement (Mario Kart 8 Deluxe) | "Wii Coconut Mall" | |
| 2025[g 1] | Past arrangement (Mario Kart 7) | "Wii Coconut Mall" |
- ^ Added on April 30, 2025
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ココナッツモール[3] Kokonattsu Mōru |
Coconut Mall |
References[edit]
- ^ Mario & Sonic series sound tests
- ^ Cusumano, Stephanie (September 3, 2020). Medli's Melodies: A multitude of musical Mario masterpieces. Zelda Universe. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
- ^ a b Mario Kart Wii Platinum Soundtrack
- ^ Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Wii) sound test
- ^ Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii) sound test
- ^ a b Nintendo Music
- ^ Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games sound test
