Super Bell Hill (theme)
| "Super Bell Hill" | |
|---|---|
| "Super Bell Hill" in Super Mario 3D World "SUPER MARIO 3D WORLD Theme" in Super Mario 3D World | |
| Composed by: Mahito Yokota[1] | |
| Key | F major |
| BPM | 224 |
| Time signature | 2 2 |
| First appearance | Super Mario 3D World (2013) |
| Latest appearance | Mario Kart World (2025) |
- “Coming up with the music for World 1-1 in a new Super Mario title is the biggest challenge of all for us as the composers. it presents the same difficulties faced by the design team creating the opening course. But that just makes it all the more rewarding when you finally get it right.”
- —Liner notes in the Super Mario 3D World Original Soundtrack
"Super Bell Hill"[1] is a musical theme composed by Mahito Yokota for Super Mario 3D World, where it plays in the levels Mount Beanpole, Really Rolling Hills, and Pretty Plaza Panic, as well as the above-ground sections of Koopa Troopa Cave, Shadow-Play Alley, Bob-ombs Below, Switchblack Ruins, Gargantuan Grotto, and Trouble in Shadow-Play Alley. Contrary to the name, this theme does not in Super Bell Hill, but instead an arrangement of the theme with an extended intro titled the "SUPER MARIO 3D WORLD Theme",[1] which was also featured in the game's E3 2013 reveal trailer.
History[edit]
Super Mario series[edit]
Super Mario 3D World / Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury[edit]
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- “This is the music that plays as the story gets under way. It features a musical motif at several points that you'll hear repeated throughout the game.”
- —Liner notes for "Sprixie Kingdom" in the Super Mario 3D World Original Soundtrack
- “When we were asked to do a big band version of the main theme from the game, we knew it was going to be fun - but we didn't realise quite how much fun! We hope you enjoy the interplay between the sax, trumpet and trombone.”
- —Liner notes for "The Credits Roll" in the Super Mario 3D World Original Soundtrack
- “This is the theme tune used in all manner of promotional videos. It's not quite a full big band performance, but is still impressive. The alto sax playing the melody adds its own unmistakable sound. Enjoy!”
- —Liner notes for the "SUPER MARIO 3D WORLD Theme" in the Super Mario 3D World Original Soundtrack
Super Mario 3D World marks the first appearance of "Super Bell Hill". It is also included in the official Super Mario 3D World Original Soundtrack album.
An arrangement of "Super Bell Hill" in E major plays in the title screen. It is likewise titled "Title Screen" in the Super Mario 3D World Original Soundtrack album.
A brief arrangement of "Super Bell Hill" plays when the player completes a level. It is titled "Course Clear!" in the Super Mario 3D World Original Soundtrack album.
A shorter version of "Course Clear!" plays when the player completes an Enemy Course or Mystery House. It is titled "Course Clear! (Short Version)" in the Super Mario 3D World Original Soundtrack album.
During the opening cutscene, a short arrangement of "Super Bell Hill" plays while Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Toad are enjoying a firework display outside of Peach's Castle. An arrangement of "Course Clear! (Short Version)" then plays when Mario and Luigi fix a slanted Clear Pipe. The entire theme is titled "Sprixie Kingdom" in the Super Mario 3D World Original Soundtrack album.
A brief arrangement of "Super Bell Hill" played on brass instruments in E major is incorporated in the fanfare that plays upon completing The Great Tower of Bowser Land. It is titled "Grand Finale" in the Super Mario 3D World Original Soundtrack album.
A medley arrangement of "Super Bell Hill" and "A Boss Approaches" in G major plays during the staff credits, with the former theme being played on a tenor saxophone. It is titled "The Credits Roll" in the Super Mario 3D World Original Soundtrack album.
A brief arrangement of "Super Bell Hill" in A-flat major plays during the cutscene of the player flying the rocket in World 1 to the bonus worlds in outer space. It is titled "Up to the Sky" in the Super Mario 3D World Original Soundtrack album.
A live recorded violin arrangement of "Super Bell Hill" plays in World Star. It is titled "World 9" in the Super Mario 3D World Original Soundtrack album.
"Super Bell Hill" and all of the aforementioned arrangements return in the Nintendo Switch port, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, for the same purposes.
Exclusively in the Nintendo Switch port, a jazz double bass and cymbal arrangement of "Super Bell Hill" in C major plays in the game select screen.
In the Bowser's Fury campaign, brief arrangements of "Super Bell Hill" are incorporated in the themes that plays during the opening cutscene and staff credits.
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Super Mario Maker 2[edit]
In Super Mario Maker 2, the original version of the "SUPER MARIO 3D WORLD Theme" plays in Super Mario 3D World-style ground-themed levels.
An ambient arrangement of the "SUPER MARIO 3D WORLD Theme" with a capella vocals plays while editing Super Mario 3D World-style ground-themed levels in the Course Maker. This arrangement uses eight tracks that fade in and out randomly to create a dynamic mix.
The original version of "Course Clear!" from Super Mario 3D World plays when completing a non-castle level in the Super Mario 3D World style.
Finally, a brief arrangement of "Super Bell Hill" is incorporated in the theme that plays in the game's announcement trailer, where it plays when the Super Mario 3D World game style is revealed.
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The Cat Mario Show[edit]
In The Cat Mario Show, the original version of the "SUPER MARIO 3D WORLD Theme" plays during the intro and outro segments of episodes.
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker[edit]
Exclusively in the Wii U version of Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, the original version of "Super Bell Hill" plays in the level of the same name in the Bonus Episode.
Super Smash Bros. series[edit]
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[edit]
In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, the original version of "Super Bell Hill" can play in the Mushroom Kingdom U stage. It is titled as such in the game's sound test.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the original version of "Super Bell Hill" can play in any Super Smash Bros.-series and Super Mario-series stage. It is titled as such 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, an arrangement of "Super Bell Hill" is featured as a playable song in Rhythmic Gymnastics.
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Mario Party: Star Rush[edit]
In Mario Party: Star Rush, the original version of "Super Bell Hill" is featured as a playable song in Rhythm Recital.
Mario Strikers: Battle League[edit]
In Mario Strikers: Battle League, a hard rock arrangement of "Super Bell Hill" is one of the two themes that can play when both halves of the field are using the Mushroom Hill theme.
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Mario Kart World[edit]
In Mario Kart World, a medley arrangement of "Super Bell Hill" and "The Credits Roll" can play in Free Roam. Despite being a medley, it is simply titled after the former theme in the game's pause menu.
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Other appearances[edit]
Nintendo 3DS[edit]
On the Nintendo 3DS, an arrangement of "Super Bell Hill" plays in the HOME Menu screen when the "Mario: Purrfect Pals" theme is applied.
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Super Nintendo World[edit]
The Super Nintendo World theme park features a medley arrangement of "Title Screen" and "Super Bell Hill".
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Nintendo Live 2023[edit]
Nintendo Live 2023 in Seattle, Washington, USA featured a live performance by the Super Mario Super Big Band of themes from various Super Mario games, including "Super Bell Hill", as well as the Super Mario 3D World's credits theme.[3]
List of Super Mario appearances[edit]
Games[edit]
| Work | System | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario 3D World | Wii U | 2013 | Original | "Super Bell Hill"[1] | |
| Arrangement | "SUPER MARIO 3D WORLD Theme"[1] | ||||
| "Title Screen"[1] | |||||
| "Sprixie Kingdom"[1] | |||||
| "Course Clear!"[1] | |||||
| "Course Clear! (Short Version)"[1] | |||||
| "Grand Finale"[1] | |||||
| "The Credits Roll"[1] | |||||
| "Up to the Sky"[1] | |||||
| "World 9"[1] | |||||
| Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker | Wii U | 2014 | Original | ||
| Super Smash Bros. for Wii U | Wii U | 2014 | Original | "Super Bell Hill"[4] | |
| Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games | Wii U | 2016 | Arrangement | ||
| Mario Party: Star Rush | Nintendo 3DS | 2016 | Original | "Super Bell Hill"[5] | |
| Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | Nintendo Switch | 2018 | Original | "Super Bell Hill"[6] | |
| Super Mario Maker 2 | Nintendo Switch | 2019 | Past arrangement (Super Mario 3D World) | ||
| Arrangement | |||||
| Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury | Nintendo Switch | 2021 | Original | "Super Bell Hill"[1] | |
| Past arrangement (Super Mario 3D World) | "SUPER MARIO 3D WORLD Theme"[1] | ||||
| "Title Screen"[1] | |||||
| "Sprixie Kingdom"[1] | |||||
| "Course Clear!"[1] | |||||
| "Course Clear! (Short Version)"[1] | |||||
| "Grand Finale"[1] | |||||
| "The Credits Roll"[1] | |||||
| "Up to the Sky"[1] | |||||
| "World 9"[1] | |||||
| Arrangement | |||||
| Mario Strikers: Battle League | Nintendo Switch | 2022 | Arrangement | ||
| Mario Kart World | Nintendo Switch 2 | 2025 | Arrangement | "Super Bell Hill"[7] |
Film and television[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cat Mario Show | 2014 | Past arrangement (Super Mario 3D World) |
Albums[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario 3D World Original Soundtrack | 2013 | Original | "Super Bell Hill" | |
| Past arrangement (Super Mario 3D World) | "SUPER MARIO 3D WORLD Theme" | |||
| "Title Screen" | ||||
| "Sprixie Kingdom" | ||||
| "Course Clear!" | ||||
| "Course Clear! (Short Version)" | ||||
| "Grand Finale" | ||||
| "The Credits Roll" | ||||
| "Up to the Sky" | ||||
| "World 9" |
Live performances[edit]
| Event | Year | Location | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Live 2023 | 2023 | Seattle Convention Center, Seattle, Washington, USA | Arrangement | Super Mario Super Big Band |
Other media[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo 3DS | 2014[8] | Arrangement | "Super Bell Hill"[2] | |
| Super Mario Maker 2 - Announcement Trailer - Nintendo Switch | 2019 | Arrangement | ||
| Super Nintendo World | 2021 | Arrangement |
Names in other languages[edit]
"Super Bell Hill"[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | スーパーベルの丘[1] Sūpā Beru no Oka |
Super Bell Hill |
"SUPER MARIO 3D WORLD Theme"[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | スーパーマリオ 3Dワールドのテーマ[1] Sūpā Mario 3D Wārudo no Tēma |
Super Mario 3D World Theme |
"Title Screen"[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | タイトル[1] Taitoru |
Title |
"Sprixie Kingdom"[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ようせいの国へ[1] Yōsei no Kunie |
To the Sprixie Kingdom |
"Course Clear!"[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | コースクリア[1] Kōsu Kuria |
Course Clear |
"Grand Finale"[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 大団円[1] Daidanen |
Grand Finale |
"The Credits Roll"[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | スタッフロール[1] Sutaffu Rōru |
Staff Roll |
"Up to the Sky"[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | いざ! 空の彼方へ[1] Iza! Sora no Kanatae |
Let's Go! Beyond the Sky! |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae Super Mario 3D World Original Soundtrack
- ^ a b "Mario: Purrfect Pals"/"The Cat Mario Show" Nintendo 3DS theme music title
- ^ Hitbox Hero (September 3, 2023). Nintendo Live 2023 - Super Mario Super Big Band uncut full show (20:13). YouTube (English). Retrieved November 2, 2023.
- ^ Super Smash Bros. Wii U sound test
- ^ Mario Party: Star Rush's Rhythm Recital music selection
- ^ Super Smash Bros. Ultimate sound test
- ^ Mario Kart World pause menu
- ^ Play Nintendo (Dec 25, 2014). Super Smash Bros. Secrets, Super Mario 3D World & More — The Cat Mario Show Ep. 3. YouTube. Retrieved January 17, 2026.