The Merry-Go-Round
- This article is about the musical theme from Super Mario 64. For the actual object itself, see Merry-go-round.
| "The Merry-Go-Round" | |
|---|---|
| "The Merry-Go-Round" in Super Mario 64 | |
Image from Nintendo Music | |
| Composed by: Koji Kondo | |
| Key | C major |
| BPM | 200 |
| Time signature | 3 4 |
| First appearance | Super Mario 64 (1996) |
| Latest appearance | Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020) |
"The Merry-Go-Round",[1] also known as simply "Merry-Go-Round",[2] is a musical theme composed by Koji Kondo for Super Mario 64, where it plays in the merry-go-round room in Big Boo's Haunt.
History[edit]
Super Mario series[edit]
Super Mario 64 / Super Mario 64 DS[edit]
Super Mario 64 marks the first appearance of "The Merry-Go-Round", and it returns for the same purpose in the Nintendo DS remake, Super Mario 64 DS, and the Nintendo Switch port, Super Mario 3D All-Stars. In Super Mario 64 DS, this theme also plays in the first room of Big Boo Battle. It is also included in the official Super Mario 64 Original Soundtrack album.
Exclusively in Super Mario 64 DS, an arrangement of "The Merry-Go-Round" arranged by Kenta Nagata plays in the minigames Bingo Ball, Slots Shot, and Lakitu Launch.
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New Super Mario Bros.[edit]
In New Super Mario Bros., the minigame arrangement of "The Merry-Go-Round" from Super Mario 64 DS plays in the minigames Lakitu Launch and Vs. Lakitu Launch. It is likewise titled "Vs. Lakitu Launch" in the Nintendo Music app.
Mario Party 6[edit]
In Mario Party 6, mazurka-inspired music with similar notes to "The Merry-Go-Round" plays in Speak Up's Comparison Quiz. It is titled "Question Music 4" in the game's sound test
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Mario Strikers Charged[edit]
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In Mario Strikers Charged, an arrangement of "The Merry-Go-Round" plays when Boo scores a goal.
Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]
In Mario Kart 8 and the Nintendo Switch port, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the original version of "The Merry-Go-Round" can be heard at the Aqua Cups ride near the end of Water Park.
Other appearances[edit]
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask[edit]
In The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, the theme that plays at the Music Box House shares similar notes to "The Merry-Go-Round". It is titled "Farewell to Gibdos".
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Minecraft[edit]
In the Wii U, Nintendo Switch, and New Nintendo 3DS versions of Minecraft, the original version of "The Merry-Go-Round" can play in the Overworld in the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack.
Super Mario Orchestra Concert[edit]
The Super Mario Orchestra Concert series featured a live orchestral medley arrangement of several musical themes from Super Mario 64, including "The Merry-Go-Round".
Gallery[edit]
Image for "Vs. Lakitu Launch" from New Super Mario Bros. on Nintendo Music
List of Super Mario appearances[edit]
Games[edit]
| Work | System | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario 64 | Nintendo 64 | 1996 | Original | "The Merry-Go-Round"[1] | Koji Kondo |
| Mario Party 6 | Nintendo GameCube | 2004 | Pastiche | "Question Music 4"[3] | |
| Super Mario 64 DS | Nintendo DS | 2004 | Original | "The Merry-Go-Round"[1] | Koji Kondo |
| Arrangement | Kenta Nagata | ||||
| New Super Mario Bros. | Nintendo DS | 2006 | Past arrangement (Super Mario 64 DS) | "Vs. Lakitu Launch"[4] | Kenta Nagata |
| Mario Strikers Charged | Wii | 2007 | Arrangement | ||
| Mario Kart 8 | Wii U | 2014 | Original | Koji Kondo | |
| Minecraft: Wii U Edition | Wii U | 2016[a] | Original | Koji Kondo | |
| Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | Nintendo Switch | 2017 | Original | Koji Kondo | |
| Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition | Nintendo Switch | 2017 | Original | Koji Kondo | |
| Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition | New Nintendo 3DS | 2018[b] | Original | Koji Kondo | |
| Minecraft | Nintendo Switch | 2018 | Original | Koji Kondo | |
| Super Mario 3D All-Stars | Nintendo Switch | 2020 | Original | "The Merry-Go-Round"[1] | Koji Kondo |
Albums[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario 64 Original Soundtrack | 1996 | Original | "Merry-Go-Round" | Koji Kondo |
| Super Mario 64 (Nintendo Music) | 2024 | Original | "The Merry-Go-Round" | Koji Kondo |
| New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo Music) | 2025 | Past arrangement (Super Mario 64 DS) | "Vs. Lakitu Launch" | Kenta Nagata |
Live performances[edit]
| Event | Year | Location | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Orchestra Concert | 2018 | ROHM Theater Kyoto | Arrangement |
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | メリーゴーランド Merī Gō Rando |
Merry-Go-Round | [1] | |
| German | Rummelplatz Ringelpiez | Funfair Ring Dance | [2] |