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|title=DK Jamz
|title=DK Jamz
|image=[[File:DKJamz.jpg|190px]]
|image=[[File:DKJamz.jpg|250px]]
|composer=[[wikipedia:Robin Beanland|Robin Beanland]], [[Eveline Novakovic|Eveline Fischer]] and [[David Wise]]
|composer={{wp|Robin Beanland}}, [[Eveline Novakovic|Eveline Fischer]], [[David Wise]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]/[[Rare]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]/[[Rare Ltd.|Rare]]
|released={{released|Germany|1994<ref>https://vgmdb.net/album/15975</ref>|USA|March 1, 1995}}
|release={{flag list|Germany|1994<ref>https://vgmdb.net/album/15975</ref>|USA|March 1, 1995|France|August 24, 1995}}
|media=Compact Disc
|format=Compact disc<br>Cassette
|track=50
|track=50
|length=48:21
|length=48:21
|catalog=N INT01 (reprint of DIDX-026334)
|catalog={{flag list|USA|N INT01 (cassette)}}
}}
}}
'''''DK Jamz''''' is an official soundtrack for ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', released in 1995. It has been highly praised for its diverse and good quality music. ''DK Jamz'' was mainly composed by [[David Wise]], with the occasional assistance of {{wp|Robin Beanland}} and [[Eveline Novakovic|Eveline Fischer]]. The CD includes the arranged version of [[DK Island Swing]] from the previous Japanese soundtrack CD [[Super Donkey Kong Game Music CD Jungle Fantasy]], renamed "Jungle Groove" and without mention of the arrangement's composer. David Wise has stated that he wanted the music produced by the Super NES SPC700 chip for the game to sound similar to the Korg Wavestation synthesizer.{{ref needed}}
'''''DK Jamz''''' is an official soundtrack album released in 1995, containing the music of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. ''DK Jamz'' was mainly composed by [[David Wise]], with the occasional assistance of {{wp|Robin Beanland}} and [[Eveline Novakovic|Eveline Fischer]]. The CD includes the arranged version of "[[DK Island Swing]]" from the previous Japanese soundtrack CD ''[[Super Donkey Kong Game Music CD Jungle Fantasy]]'', renamed "Jungle Groove" and without mention of the arrangement's composer. David Wise has stated that he wanted the music produced by the Super NES SPC700 chip for the game to sound similar to the Korg Wavestation synthesizer.<ref>[https://www.polygon.com/2014/3/5/5456852/donkey-kong-country-tropical-freeze-music Synth, big band jazz and the remaking of Donkey Kong Country's amazing sound], ''emilygera'' (March 5th, 2014). Retrieved February 17th, 2023.</ref>


''DK Jamz'' was later remade by {{wp|OverClocked ReMix}}, under the name "''Kong in Concert''", as a tribute to its original composers.
==Tracklist==
 
==Track listing==
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! Composer<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20051227091731/http://www.rareware.com/extra/scribes/scribes_content.html From Rare: Scribes Q&A:] Once he'd polished off the new DKC3 GBA score Dave found the time to dig up a full list, and it looks like this: Robin did Funky's Fugue, Eveline did Simian Segue, Candy's Love Song, Voices of the Temple, Forest Frenzy, Tree Top Rock, Northern Hemispheres and Ice Cave Chant, and the rest was the doing of Mr. Wise.</ref>
! Composer<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20051227091731/http://www.rareware.com/extra/scribes/scribes_content.html Rare: Scribes Q&A from December 21, 2005:] "''Once he'd polished off the new DKC3 GBA score Dave found the time to dig up a full list, and it looks like this: Robin did Funky's Fugue, Eveline did Simian Segue, Candy's Love Song, Voices of the Temple, Forest Frenzy, Tree Top Rock, Northern Hemispheres and Ice Cave Chant, and the rest was the doing of Mr. Wise.''"</ref>
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| 1. || Theme || 1:27 || David Wise
| 1. || Theme || 1:27 || David Wise
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| 2. || Simian Segue  || 1:59 || Eveline Fischer
| 2. || [[Simian Segue]] || 1:59 || Eveline Fischer
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| 3. || [[DK Island Swing]] || 3:03 || David Wise
| 3. || [[DK Island Swing]] || 3:03 || rowspan=2|David Wise
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| 4. || Cranky's Theme || 1:19 || David Wise
| 4. || Cranky's Theme || 1:19
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| 5. || Jungle Groove || 2:26 || David Wise, Yoshiyuki Ito (arrangement, uncredited)
| 5. || Jungle Groove || 2:26 || David Wise, Yoshiyuki Ito (arrangement, uncredited)
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| 6. || Cave Dweller Concert || 3:10 || David Wise
| 6. || Cave Dweller Concert || 3:10 || rowspan=3|David Wise
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| 7. || Bonus Room Blitz || 1:02 || David Wise
| 7. || [[Bonus Room Blitz]] || 1:02  
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| 8. || Aquatic Ambiance || 3:30 || David Wise
| 8. || Aquatic Ambiance || 3:30  
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| 9. || Candy's Love Song || 1:19 || Eveline Fischer
| 9. || Candy's Love Song || 1:19 || Eveline Fischer
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| 10. || Bad Boss Boogie || 2:01 || David Wise
| 10. || Bad Boss Boogie || 2:01 || rowspan=3|David Wise
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| 11. || Minecart Madness || 2:27 || David Wise
| 11. || Minecart Madness || 2:27  
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| 12. || Life in Mines || 2:13 || David Wise
| 12. || Life in the Mines || 2:13  
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| 13. || Voices of the Temple || 2:14 || Eveline Fischer
| 13. || Voices of the Temple || 2:14 || rowspan=3|Eveline Fischer
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| 14. || Forest Frenzy || 2:03 || Eveline Fischer
| 14. || Forest Frenzy || 2:03  
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| 15. || Treetop Rock || 2:00 || Eveline Fischer
| 15. || Treetop Rock || 2:00  
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| 16. || Funky's Fugue || 2:18 || Robin Beanland
| 16. || Funky's Fugue || 2:18 || Robin Beanland
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| 17. || Misty Menace || 2:30 || David Wise
| 17. || Misty Menace || 2:30 || David Wise
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| 18. || Northern Hemispheres || 2:30 || Eveline Fischer
| 18. || Northern Hemispheres || 2:30 || rowspan=2|Eveline Fischer
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| 19. || Ice Cave Chant || 2:06 || Eveline Fischer
| 19. || Ice Cave Chant || 2:06
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| 20. || Fear Factory || 2:11 || David Wise
| 20. || Fear Factory || 2:11 || rowspan=4|David Wise
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| 21. || Gang-Plank Galleon || 1:53 || David Wise
| 21. || Gang-Plank Galleon || 1:53
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| 22. || K. Rool's Cacophony || 0:24 || David Wise
| 22. || K. Rool's Cacophony || 0:24
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| 23. || The Credits Concerto || 2:16 || David Wise
| 23. || The Credits Concerto || 2:16
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| 24–48. || Silence || - || -
| 24–48. || Silence || - || -
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| 49. || End of Turn || - || David Wise
| 49. || End of Turn || - || rowspan=2|David Wise
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| 50. || End of Stage || - || David Wise
| 50. || End of Stage || -
|}
|}
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Fre=La bande originale de Donkey Kong Country
|FreM=The Donkey Kong Country Original Soundtrack
}}
==External links==
*[https://www.discogs.com/master/351007-Unknown-Artist-DK-Jamz-The-Original-Donkey-Kong-Country-Soundtrack Discogs]


==References==
==References==

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DK Jamz
DK Jamz
Composed by:
Robin Beanland, Eveline Fischer, David Wise
Publisher(s) Nintendo/Rare
Release date Germany 1994[1]
USA March 1, 1995[?]
France August 24, 1995[?]
Format Compact disc
Cassette
Track(s) 50
Length 48:21
Catalog number(s) USA N INT01 (cassette)

DK Jamz is an official soundtrack album released in 1995, containing the music of Donkey Kong Country. DK Jamz was mainly composed by David Wise, with the occasional assistance of Robin Beanland and Eveline Fischer. The CD includes the arranged version of "DK Island Swing" from the previous Japanese soundtrack CD Super Donkey Kong Game Music CD Jungle Fantasy, renamed "Jungle Groove" and without mention of the arrangement's composer. David Wise has stated that he wanted the music produced by the Super NES SPC700 chip for the game to sound similar to the Korg Wavestation synthesizer.[2]

Tracklist[edit]

# Track title Length Composer[3]
1. Theme 1:27 David Wise
2. Simian Segue 1:59 Eveline Fischer
3. DK Island Swing 3:03 David Wise
4. Cranky's Theme 1:19
5. Jungle Groove 2:26 David Wise, Yoshiyuki Ito (arrangement, uncredited)
6. Cave Dweller Concert 3:10 David Wise
7. Bonus Room Blitz 1:02
8. Aquatic Ambiance 3:30
9. Candy's Love Song 1:19 Eveline Fischer
10. Bad Boss Boogie 2:01 David Wise
11. Minecart Madness 2:27
12. Life in the Mines 2:13
13. Voices of the Temple 2:14 Eveline Fischer
14. Forest Frenzy 2:03
15. Treetop Rock 2:00
16. Funky's Fugue 2:18 Robin Beanland
17. Misty Menace 2:30 David Wise
18. Northern Hemispheres 2:30 Eveline Fischer
19. Ice Cave Chant 2:06
20. Fear Factory 2:11 David Wise
21. Gang-Plank Galleon 1:53
22. K. Rool's Cacophony 0:24
23. The Credits Concerto 2:16
24–48. Silence - -
49. End of Turn - David Wise
50. End of Stage -

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
French La bande originale de Donkey Kong Country[?] The Donkey Kong Country Original Soundtrack

External links[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ https://vgmdb.net/album/15975
  2. ^ Synth, big band jazz and the remaking of Donkey Kong Country's amazing sound, emilygera (March 5th, 2014). Retrieved February 17th, 2023.
  3. ^ Rare: Scribes Q&A from December 21, 2005: "Once he'd polished off the new DKC3 GBA score Dave found the time to dig up a full list, and it looks like this: Robin did Funky's Fugue, Eveline did Simian Segue, Candy's Love Song, Voices of the Temple, Forest Frenzy, Tree Top Rock, Northern Hemispheres and Ice Cave Chant, and the rest was the doing of Mr. Wise."
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Donkey Kong Country (SNES) / Donkey Kong Country (GBC) / Donkey Kong Country (GBA)
Protagonists Donkey Kong • Diddy Kong • Cranky Kong • Funky Kong • Candy Kong
Items and objects Animal token • Banana • Banana Bunch • Barrel • Barrel Cannon • Blast Barrel • Big Animal Token • Continue Barrel • Donkey Kong Balloon (red · green · blue) • DK Barrel • Exit • Fuel Canister • Jumbo Barrel • K-O-N-G Letters • Minecart • Mini Animal Token • On & Off Barrel • Steel keg • Stop & Go Barrel • Tire • TNT Drum
Animal Friends Rambi • Enguarde • Winky • Squawks • Expresso
Bosses Very Gnawty • Master Necky • Queen B. • Really Gnawty • Dumb Drum • Master Necky Snr. • King K. Rool
Enemies Army • Bitesize • Chomps • Chomps Jr. • Clambo • Croctopus • Gnawty • Klaptrap • Klump • Krash • Kritter • Krusha • Manky Kong • Mini-Necky • Necky • Rock Kroc • Slippa • Squidge • Zinger
Obstacles Black drum • Mincer • Oil drum
Worlds Kongo Jungle • Monkey Mines • Vine Valley • Gorilla Glacier • Kremkroc Industries, Inc. • Chimp Caverns • Gangplank Galleon
Other Create-N-Send A Donkey Kong Country Family Portrait • DK Attack • DK Jamz • Donkey Kong Country Trilogy • Gallery • Glitches • Kremling Krushin • Media • Pre-release and unused content • Read the unfinished Donkey Kong Country story...and finish the adventure! • Staff • Super Donkey Kong Game Music CD Jungle Fantasy
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