PipeProject:Music/Drafts/Koopa Cape (theme)
| "Koopa Cape" | |
|---|---|
| "Koopa Cape" in Mario Kart Wii | |
| Composed by: Unknown (either Asuka Hayazaki or Ryo Nagamatsu) | |
| First appearance | Mario Kart Wii (2008) |
| Latest appearance | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Booster Course Pass, Wave 5) (2023) |
"Wii Koopa Cape"[1] is a musical theme in Mario Kart Wii, where it plays in the race course of the same name. The theme is mainly lead by synths and brass instruments, most prominently a synth which produces a "Wub" sound. The theme also features accompanying steelpans, as well as cuíca and whistle percussion. The steelpans later take over the lead position during the bridge before the song loops.
"Koopa Cape" is one of 5 course themes in Mario Kart Wii to be adaptive, the others being "Toad's Factory", "Wario's Gold Mine", "Dry Dry Ruins", "Moonview Highway", and "Bowser's Castle". As such, the theme will swap to different variations featuring alternate instrumentation depending on the player's location, specifically when going downstream or underwater. The theme would continue to be adaptive for all it's future appearances as a classic course.
History[edit]
Mario Kart Wii[edit]
Mario Kart Wii marks the first appearance of "Koopa Cape".
The downstream variant adds more prominent percussion, as well as additional backing marimbas and the guitar from Wario's Gold Mine. The guitar becomes especially prominent during the bridge.
The underwater variant, opposite to the downstream variant makes the percussion less strong, removes a number of instruments, including most of the leads, and creates a much more subtle feeling suited for the environment of the underwater section.
In the official Mario Kart Wii Platinum Soundtrack album, all 3 versions of "Koopa Cape" are played in sequence on the same track.
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Mario Kart 7[edit]
In Mario Kart 7, an arrangement of "Koopa Cape" plays in Wii Koopa Cape. It is likewise titled "Wii Koopa Cape" in the Nintendo Music app. This arrangement uses higher-quality samples, but it is otherwise near identical to the original. Like with the rest of the courses in Mario Kart 7, a looping drum set beat is added to the instrumentation whenever the player is driving at top speed while in first place.
Notably, this version of Koopa Cape lacks the variant of its theme for going downstream, only having the variant for being underwater.
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Mario Kart Tour[edit]
In Mario Kart Tour, the original version of "Koopa Cape" plays in Wii Koopa Cape. Despite reusing the original theme, the course follows in the footsteps of Mario Kart 7 and similarly lacks the downstream variant.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]
In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Koopa Cape returns as a classic course in the Booster Course Pass. An arrangement of "Koopa Cape", titled "Wii Koopa Cape" in the Nintendo Music app, plays in said course. This arrangement sees the downstream variant from the original return and get it's own arrangement along with the other versions. Like with the rest of the courses in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, a looping drum set beat is added over the theme whenever the player is driving at top speed while in first place.
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Gallery[edit]
Image for "Wii Koopa Cape" from Mario Kart 7 on Nintendo Music
Image for "Wii Koopa Cape" 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 | 「ノコノコみさき」("Nokonoko Misaki")[2] | |
| Arrangement | |||||
| Arrangement | |||||
| Mario Kart 7 | 3DS | 2011 | Arrangement | "Wii Koopa Cape"[3] | |
| Remix | |||||
| Arrangement | "Wii Koopa Cape (Underwater)" | ||||
| Remix | |||||
| Mario Kart Tour | iOS, Android | 2022[a] | Original | ||
| Past arrangement (Mario Kart Wii) | |||||
| Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | Nintendo Switch | 2023[b] | Arrangement | "Wii Koopa Cape"[1] | |
| Remix | |||||
| Arrangement | "Wii Koopa Cape (Downstream)" | ||||
| Remix | |||||
| Arrangement | "Wii Koopa Cape (Underwater)" | ||||
| Remix |
- ^ Added in the May 2022 Peach vs. Bowser Tour on May 18, 2022
- ^ Added in Wave 5 of the Booster Course Pass on July 12, 2023
Albums[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Kart Wii Platinum Soundtrack | 2011 | Original | 「ノコノコみさき」("Nokonoko Misaki") | |
| Arrangement | ||||
| Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo Music) | 2024 | Past arrangement (Mario Kart 8 Deluxe) | "Wii Koopa Cape" | |
| "Wii Koopa Cape (Downstream)" | ||||
| "Wii Koopa Cape (Underwater)" | ||||
| Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo Music) | 2025 | Past arrangement (Mario Kart 7) | "Wii Koopa Cape" | |
| "Wii Koopa Cape (Underwater)" |
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ノコノコみさき Nokonoko Misaki |
Koopa Troopa Cape | [2] | |
| Chinese (Simplified) | Wii 慢慢龟海角 Wii Mànmàn Guī hǎijiǎo (Mandarin) |
Wii Koopa Troopa Cape | [1] | |
| Chinese (Traditional) | Wii 慢慢龜海角 Wii Mànmàn Guī hǎijiǎo (Mandarin) Wii Maahnmaahn'gwāi Hóigok (Cantonese) |
Wii Koopa Troopa Cape | [1] | |
| Dutch | Wii Kaap Koopa | Wii Koopa Cape | [1] | |
| French | Wii Cap Koopa | Wii Koopa Cape | [1] | |
| German | Wii Koopa-Kap | Wii Koopa Cape | [1] | |
| Italian | Wii Punta Koopa | Wii Koopa Point | [1] | |
| Korean | Wii 엉금엉금 케이프 Wii Eonggeum-eonggeum Keipeu |
Wii Koopa Troopa Cape | [1] | |
| Portuguese | Cabo Koopa (Wii) | Koopa Cape (Wii) | [1] | |
| Russian | Wii Мыс Купа Wii Mys Kupa |
Wii Koopa Cape | [1] | |
| Spanish (Latin America) | Wii Colina de Koopa | Wii Koopa's Hill | [1] | |
| Spanish (Europe) | Wii Colina de Koopa | Wii Koopa's Hill | [1] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo Music)
- ^ a b Mario Kart Wii Platinum Soundtrack
- ^ Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo Music)
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