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|file=[[File:DKC SNES DK Island Swing.oga]]<br>"DK Island Swing" in ''Donkey Kong Country''
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|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' ([[List of games by date#1994|1994]])
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' ([[List of games by date#1994|1994]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Tetris 99]]'' (45th Maximus Cup) (2025)
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"'''DK Island Swing'''"<ref>''[[DK Jamz]]''</ref><ref>[[Nintendo Music]]</ref> (titled "'''Jungle Level'''" in Japanese soundtracks),<ref>{{cite|url=vgmdb.net/album/153|title=SUPER DONKEY KONG ORIGINAL SOUND VERSION|publisher=VGMdb|language=en|accessdate=November 7, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite|url=vgmdb.net/album/149|title=Super Donkey Kong Game Music CD Jungle Fantasy|publisher=VGMdb|language=en|accessdate=November 7, 2021}}</ref> also known as the '''''Donkey Kong Country'' Theme''',<ref>''[[Donkey Konga: The Hottest Hits]]'' tracklist</ref> is a recurring musical theme most commonly heard within the [[Donkey Kong (franchise)|''Donkey Kong'' franchise]]. The theme was composed by [[David Wise]] and has since been synonymous with the franchise as well as [[Donkey Kong]] himself.
"'''DK Island Swing'''"<ref>''[[DK Jamz]]''</ref> (titled "'''Jungle Level'''" in Japanese soundtracks),<ref>{{cite|url=vgmdb.net/album/153|title=SUPER DONKEY KONG ORIGINAL SOUND VERSION|publisher=VGMdb|language=en|accessdate=November 7, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite|url=vgmdb.net/album/149|title=Super Donkey Kong Game Music CD Jungle Fantasy|publisher=VGMdb|language=en|accessdate=November 7, 2021}}</ref> also known as the '''''Donkey Kong Country'' Theme''',<ref>''[[Donkey Konga: The Hottest Hits]]'' tracklist</ref> is a recurring musical theme most commonly heard within the [[Donkey Kong (franchise)|''Donkey Kong'' franchise]]. The theme was composed by [[David Wise]] and has since been synonymous with the franchise as well as [[Donkey Kong]] himself.


The theme consists of three distinct portions, beginning with a jungle ambiance and a drum beat, followed by the main, upbeat melody, and finally a calmer, slower-tempo melody before looping back to the beginning.
The theme consists of three distinct portions, beginning with a jungle ambiance and a drum beat, followed by the main, upbeat melody, and finally a calmer, slower-tempo melody before looping back to the beginning.
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==Arrangements==
==Arrangements==
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===''Donkey Kong Country'' series===
===''Donkey Kong Country'' series===
====''Donkey Kong Country''====
====''Donkey Kong Country''====
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====''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''====
====''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''====
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'', an arrangement of the first portion of DK Island Swing titled "'''Wrinkly's Save Cave'''" plays in [[Wrinkly's Save Cave|the area of the same name]] when [[Wrinkly Kong]] is watching television. The opening drum beat is also incorporated into the title theme, "[[Bonus Room Blitz#Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!|Dixie Beat]]".
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'', an arrangement of the first portion of DK Island Swing titled "'''Wrinkly's Save Cave'''" plays in [[Wrinkly's Save Cave|the area of the same name]] when [[Wrinkly Kong]] is watching television.


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====''Donkey Kong Country Returns''====
====''Donkey Kong Country Returns''====
''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' features three full arrangements of "DK Island Swing." The first, titled "'''Jungle Hijinxs'''," is an arrangement of the entire theme, except the third portion's tempo is sped up to match that of the rest of the theme. It plays in the first and third levels of the game, [[Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country Returns)|Jungle Hijinxs]] and [[Tree Top Bop]], respectively, as well as in the game's E3 2010 trailer. This arrangement returns in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', where it can be played on the [[Jungle Hijinxs (stage)|Jungle Hijinxs]], and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', where it can be played on any ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]''-series or ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]''-series stage, though the intro is cut off. An excerpt of this arrangement also plays in level 1 of the [[Donkey Kong Country Returns (microgame)|Donkey Kong Country Returns]] microgame in ''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]'' This arrangement is used in ''[[Tetris 99]]'' for the ''Donkey Kong Country Returns HD'' theme while more than 50 players are active.
''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' and its [[Nintendo 3DS]] port ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]'' feature three full arrangements of "DK Island Swing." The first, titled "'''Jungle Hijinxs'''," is an arrangement of the entire theme, except the third portion's tempo is sped up to match that of the rest of the theme. It plays in the first and third levels of the game, [[Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country Returns)|Jungle Hijinxs]] and [[Tree Top Bop]], respectively, as well as in the game's E3 2010 trailer. This arrangement returns in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', where it can be played on the [[Jungle Hijinxs (stage)|Jungle Hijinxs]], and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', where it can be played on any ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]''-series or ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]''-series stage, though the intro is cut off. An excerpt of this arrangement also plays in level 1 of the [[Donkey Kong Country Returns (microgame)|Donkey Kong Country Returns]] microgame in ''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]''


The second arrangement, titled "'''King of Cling'''," is an arrangement exclusively of the third portion of "DK Island Swing," using a flute as its main instrument. It plays in the second and fifth levels of the game, [[King of Cling]] and [[Canopy Cannons]], respectively, and later in the [[Forest (Donkey Kong Country Returns)|Forest]] levels [[Clingy Swingy]] and [[Springy Spores]]. In ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]'', the jungle level in the [[Cloud (world)|Cloud]] world, [[Crushin' Columns]], uses "King of Cling" for its music.
The second arrangement, titled "'''King of Cling'''," is an arrangement exclusively of the third portion of "DK Island Swing," using a flute as its main instrument. It plays in the second and fifth levels of the game, [[King of Cling]] and [[Canopy Cannons]], respectively, and later in the [[Forest (Donkey Kong Country Returns)|Forest]] levels [[Clingy Swingy]] and [[Springy Spores]]. In ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]'', the jungle level in the [[Cloud (world)|Cloud]] world, [[Crushin' Columns]], uses "King of Cling" for its music.
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In addition to the three full arrangements of "DK Island Swing", there are also three themes that incorporate "DK Island Swing" into their arrangements. The credits theme, 「エンディングスタッフロール」 (''Endingu Staffu Rōru'', "Ending Staff Roll"),<ref name="DKCR Soundtrack">{{cite|url=vgmdb.net/album/26314|title=DONKEY KONG RETURNS ORIGINAL SOUND TRACK|publisher=VGMdb|language=en|accessdate=June 29, 2023}}</ref> includes an arrangement of ''DK Island Swing''{{'}}s main {{wp|Motif (music)|motif}}. The motif can also be heard at the end of the ending cutscene's music, and its first four notes of "DK Island Swing" can be heard in the music for the [[Golden Temple]] entrance, which cannot be heard again after entering the main level.
In addition to the three full arrangements of "DK Island Swing", there are also three themes that incorporate "DK Island Swing" into their arrangements. The credits theme, 「エンディングスタッフロール」 (''Endingu Staffu Rōru'', "Ending Staff Roll"),<ref name="DKCR Soundtrack">{{cite|url=vgmdb.net/album/26314|title=DONKEY KONG RETURNS ORIGINAL SOUND TRACK|publisher=VGMdb|language=en|accessdate=June 29, 2023}}</ref> includes an arrangement of ''DK Island Swing''{{'}}s main {{wp|Motif (music)|motif}}. The motif can also be heard at the end of the ending cutscene's music, and its first four notes of "DK Island Swing" can be heard in the music for the [[Golden Temple]] entrance, which cannot be heard again after entering the main level.
All arrangements are reused for the same purposes in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] port, ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]'', and the [[Nintendo Switch]] port, ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns HD]]''.


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===''Donkey Kong Land'' series===
===''Donkey Kong Land'' series===
====''Donkey Kong Land''====
====''Donkey Kong Land''====
As ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'' is a [[Game Boy]] title based on ''Donkey Kong Country'', the jungle levels in the game ([[Jungle Jaunt]], [[Simian Swing]], [[Tire Trail]], and [[Congo Carnage]], all of which are located in the [[Gangplank Galleon Ahoy!|first world]] of the game) use a {{wp|chiptune}} arrangement of "'''DK Island Swing'''", with the introductory ambiance and third portion of the original cut out, and slight variations to the notes leading up to the main riff.  
As ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'' is a [[Game Boy]] title based on ''Donkey Kong Country'', the jungle levels in the game ([[Jungle Jaunt]], [[Simian Swing]], [[Tyre Trail]], and [[Congo Carnage]], all of which are located in the [[Gangplank Galleon Ahoy!|first world]] of the game) use a {{wp|chiptune}} arrangement of "'''DK Island Swing'''", with the introductory ambiance and third portion of the original cut out, and slight variations to the notes leading up to the main riff.  


This arrangement is also included in the [[Game Boy Color]] [[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color)|remake]] of ''Donkey Kong Country'' in [[Jungle Hijinxs]], [[Ropey Rampage]], [[Barrel Cannon Canyon]], and [[Orang-utan Gang]].  
This arrangement is also included in the [[Game Boy Color]] [[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color)|remake]] of ''Donkey Kong Country'' in [[Jungle Hijinxs]], [[Ropey Rampage]], [[Barrel Cannon Canyon]], and [[Orang-utan Gang]].  
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''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]'' and its [[Wii]] port ''[[New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]'' use an arrangement of "DK Island Swing" by [[Nintendo]] composer [[Mahito Yokota]] in the game's first level, [[Dawn Savanna]], consisting of the drum beat, main melody, and an extended version of the melody's final notes similar to ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''{{'}}s arrangement "[[#Super Smash Bros. Melee|Jungle Japes]]" played on the piano. A shortened variation of the theme also plays in the victory fanfare after [[Donkey Kong]] defeats a boss.
''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]'' and its [[Wii]] port ''[[New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]'' use an arrangement of "DK Island Swing" by [[Nintendo]] composer [[Mahito Yokota]] in the game's first level, [[Dawn Savanna]], consisting of the drum beat, main melody, and an extended version of the melody's final notes similar to ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''{{'}}s arrangement "[[#Super Smash Bros. Melee|Jungle Japes]]" played on the piano. A shortened variation of the theme also plays in the victory fanfare after [[Donkey Kong]] defeats a boss.


===''DK'' series===
===''DK: King of Swing''===
====''DK: King of Swing''====
''[[DK: King of Swing]]'' features an arrangement of "DK Island Swing"'s main melody in the levels [[Tropical Treetops (DK: King of Swing)|Tropical Treetops]], [[Cactus Woods]], and [[Cold Cold Forest]], and another arrangement in the levels [[Risky Reef]] and [[Underwater Ruins]]. A third arrangement of the theme plays during the credits.
''[[DK: King of Swing]]'' features an arrangement of "DK Island Swing"'s main melody in the levels [[Tropical Treetops (DK: King of Swing)|Tropical Treetops]], [[Cactus Woods]], and [[Cold Cold Forest]], and another arrangement in the levels [[Risky Reef]] and [[Underwater Ruins]]. A third arrangement of the theme plays during the credits.


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====''DK: Jungle Climber''====
In ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]'', an arrangement of the main motif of "DK Island Swing" is heard repeatedly in the level theme of [[Cool Cool Cave]], and another in the level theme of [[Tropical Treetops (DK: Jungle Climber)|Tropical Treetops]]. Additionally, [[Candy Kong|Candy Kong's]] theme, as heard in the Challenge Mode menu, is a fast-paced arrangement of the "DK Island Swing" motif as well. Finally, an arrangement of "DK Island Swing"'s motif appears during the multiplayer mode versions of [[Speed Climb]] and [[Booster Battle]].


===''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series===
===''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series===
====''Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis''====
====''Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis''====
In ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]'', an arrangement of "DK Island Swing" plays in the levels of the final floor of the game, [[Jungle Hijinks]]. While the [[Mini Mario (toy)|Mini Mario]]s or [[Mini Donkey Kong]]s are inactive, only the jungle ambiance and drum beat play; after they begin to move, the music cuts to a later part of the theme, depending on which level the player is currently playing.  A slightly different variation of this arrangement plays in the custom levels of [[Special Kit 3]] in the [[Construction Zone]]. Both versions exclude the third portion of the original theme.  
In ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]'', an arrangement of "DK Island Swing" plays in the levels of the final floor of the game, [[Jungle Hijinks]]. While the [[Mini Mario (toy)|Mini Mario]]s or [[Mini Donkey Kong]]s are inactive, only the jungle ambiance and drum beat play; after they begin to move, the music cuts to a later part of the theme, depending on which level the player is currently playing.  A slightly different variation of this arrangement plays in Special Kit 3 custom levels in the [[Construction Zone]]. Both versions exclude the third portion of the original theme.  


The music that plays during the final boss fight with [[Donkey Kong]] on the [[Roof (Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis)|Roof]] and as well as the hidden floor [[DK's Hideout]] is another arrangement of the main melody of "DK Island Swing", which plays after an arrangement of the [[25m]] theme.
The music that plays during the final boss fight with [[Donkey Kong]] on the [[Roof (Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis)|Roof]] and as well as the hidden floor [[DK's Hideout]] is another arrangement of the main melody of "DK Island Swing", which plays after an arrangement of the [[25m]] theme.
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===''Mario Kart 7''===
===''Mario Kart 7''===
A fast-paced, jazz arrangement plays in [[3DS DK Jungle|DK Jungle]] in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''. The first and third portions are absent, although the three-note echo heard at the beginning of the latter was incorporated in the second half of the arrangement. It was arranged by Satomi Terui.<ref>''[[Mario Kart 8 Original Soundtrack]]'' credits</ref> In the latter two games, unlike the other retro tracks, the music is the same as the original, although it was given a slight enhancement.
A fast-paced, jazz arrangement plays in [[3DS DK Jungle|DK Jungle]] in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''. The first and third portions are absent, although the three-note echo heard at the beginning of the latter was incorporated in the second half of the arrangement. It was arranged by Satomi Terui.<ref>''[[Mario Kart 8 Original Soundtrack]]'' credits</ref> In the latter two games, unlike the other retro tracks, the music is the same as the original, although it was given a slight enhancement.


The arrangement is featured in the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Original Soundtrack]]'' with the following linear notes in the included booklet: ''"This is an arrangement of the main Donkey Kong theme music. I hope you can experience the atmosphere of listening to a big band number. This course also has really nice scenery - we've basically remastered the course from Mario Kart 7. It's more fun than a barrel of monkeys!"''
The arrangement is featured in the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Original Soundtrack]]'' with the following linear notes in the included booklet: ''"This is an arrangement of the main Donkey Kong theme music. I hope you can experience the atmosphere of listening to a big band number. This course also has really nice scenery - we've basically remastered the course from Mario Kart 7. It's more fun than a barrel of monkeys!"''
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In ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'', [[Rabbid Kong]]'s first phase battle theme, titled "'''Rabbid Kong'''",<ref>{{cite|url=www.grantkirkhope.com/mario-rabbids-kingdom-battle|title=MARIO + RABBIDS KINGDOM BATTLE – GRANT KIRKHOPE|publisher=Grant Kirkhope official website|language=en|accessdate=July 5, 2024}}</ref> incorporates an orchestrated arrangement of the theme heard in the stormy area of [[Jungle Japes]] in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', which in itself is an [[#Donkey Kong 64|arrangement]] of "DK Island Swing." The main motif of the theme can also be heard in later parts of the first phase's music as well as in the second phase theme, "'''Rabbid Kong Rumpus'''", and the third phase theme, "'''Rabbid Kong Rumble'''". The arrangements were composed and arranged by ''Donkey Kong 64'' composer [[Grant Kirkhope]].
In ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'', [[Rabbid Kong]]'s first phase battle theme, titled "'''Rabbid Kong'''",<ref>{{cite|url=www.grantkirkhope.com/mario-rabbids-kingdom-battle|title=MARIO + RABBIDS KINGDOM BATTLE – GRANT KIRKHOPE|publisher=Grant Kirkhope official website|language=en|accessdate=July 5, 2024}}</ref> incorporates an orchestrated arrangement of the theme heard in the stormy area of [[Jungle Japes]] in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', which in itself is an [[#Donkey Kong 64|arrangement]] of "DK Island Swing." The main motif of the theme can also be heard in later parts of the first phase's music as well as in the second phase theme, "'''Rabbid Kong Rumpus'''", and the third phase theme, "'''Rabbid Kong Rumble'''". The arrangements were composed and arranged by ''Donkey Kong 64'' composer [[Grant Kirkhope]].


In the [[Donkey Kong Adventure]] DLC, a different arrangement of "DK Island Swing" titled "'''Jungle Joust'''" is used as the battle theme of the [[Jungle (Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle)|Jungle]]. Another arrangement of the third portion of the theme titled "'''Jungle Jingle'''" also plays in overworld of the Jungle.
In the [[Donkey Kong Adventure]] DLC, a different arrangement of "DK Island Swing" titled "'''Jungle Joust'''" is used as the battle theme of the [[Jungle (Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle)|Jungle]].


===''Mario Strikers: Battle League''===
===''Mario Strikers: Battle League''===
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