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|composer=[[Eveline Fischer]] | |composer=[[Eveline Novakovic|Eveline Fischer]] | ||
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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=''[[ | |latest_appearance=''[[Tetris 99]]'' (45th Maximus Cup, cameo) (2025) | ||
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"'''Simian Segue'''" | "'''Simian Segue''',"<ref>[[DK Jamz]]</ref> also known as "'''THE MAP PAGE''',"<ref>[[Super Donkey Kong Game Music CD Jungle Fantasy]]</ref> is a recurring theme composed by [[Eveline Novakovic|Eveline Fischer]] for ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', used as the theme for the world maps. The composition has since been used and rearranged for various entries in the ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' franchise. | ||
==Reuses== | |||
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'': A medley of "Simian Segue" and "[[Bonus Room Blitz]]" appears in this game, titled after their Japanese soundtrack names, "The Map Page / Bonus Level." It plays on the [[Rumble Falls (stage)|Rumble Falls]] stage. | |||
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'': The "The Map Page / Bonus Level" medley returns in this game, where it can be played on any ''Donkey Kong''-series stage, Battlefield, and Final Destination. It is also used on the DK Island map in the World of Light, which is a recreation of [[Kongo Jungle]] from ''Donkey Kong Country''. | |||
==Arrangements== | ==Arrangements== | ||
===''Donkey Kong Country'' series=== | ===''Donkey Kong Country'' series=== | ||
====''Donkey Kong Country Returns''==== | ====''Donkey Kong Country Returns''==== | ||
Simian Segue returns as the world map theme for ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' and [[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D | "Simian Segue" returns as the world map theme for ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' and its [[Nintendo 3DS]] and [[Nintendo Switch]] ports, ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns HD]]'', respectively. There exist several rearranged variations of the theme, one for each world (including the [[Golden Temple]] in the original), as well as one for viewing [[Donkey Kong Island]] as a whole. | ||
The [[Jungle (Donkey Kong Country Returns)|Jungle]] variation is reused in ''[[Tetris 99]]'' for the losing results screen while the ''Donkey Kong Country Returns HD'' theme is in use. | |||
====''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze''==== | ====''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze''==== | ||
An arrangement of "Simian Segue" was also made for ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' and [[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo Switch)|its Nintendo Switch reissue]]. Unlike in ''Donkey Kong Country Returns'', the theme is shared across each world, much like in the original ''Donkey Kong Country''. | |||
===''Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle''=== | ===''Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle''=== | ||
In the [[Donkey Kong Adventure]] DLC of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'', | In the [[Donkey Kong Adventure]] DLC of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'', a small portion of the theme plays as a jingle whenever the player completes a puzzle. | ||
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''=== | ===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''=== | ||
''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' features a | ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' features a big-band arrangement of "Simian Segue" and "[[Bonus Room Blitz]]," again titled after the two themes' Japanese names, "The Map Page / Bonus Level." It can be played on any ''Donkey Kong''-series stage, Battlefield, and Final Destination. It was also featured in the "Items" section of the August 2018 ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' Direct. | ||
The medley was arranged by {{wp|PlatinumGames}} composer Hiroshi Yamaguchi, with fellow composer Naofumi Harada performing on guitar. Yamaguchi chose to arrange these tracks not only because of his memories of playing ''Donkey Kong Country'' with his sister when he was in junior high school, but also to attempt a new genre of music that he would not normally be able to work on at PlatinumGames.<ref>(December 21, 2018). [https://www.platinumgames.com/official-blog/article/10085 Let's Dance! The Music of PlatinumGames in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]. ''PlatinumGames''. Retrieved September 25, 2024.</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 00:33, February 15, 2025
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| "Simian Segue" | |
|---|---|
| Composed by: Eveline Fischer | |
| First appearance | Donkey Kong Country (1994) |
| Latest appearance | Tetris 99 (45th Maximus Cup, cameo) (2025) |
"Simian Segue,"[1] also known as "THE MAP PAGE,"[2] is a recurring theme composed by Eveline Fischer for Donkey Kong Country, used as the theme for the world maps. The composition has since been used and rearranged for various entries in the Donkey Kong franchise.
Reuses[edit]
- Super Smash Bros. Brawl: A medley of "Simian Segue" and "Bonus Room Blitz" appears in this game, titled after their Japanese soundtrack names, "The Map Page / Bonus Level." It plays on the Rumble Falls stage.
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: The "The Map Page / Bonus Level" medley returns in this game, where it can be played on any Donkey Kong-series stage, Battlefield, and Final Destination. It is also used on the DK Island map in the World of Light, which is a recreation of Kongo Jungle from Donkey Kong Country.
Arrangements[edit]
Donkey Kong Country series[edit]
Donkey Kong Country Returns[edit]
"Simian Segue" returns as the world map theme for Donkey Kong Country Returns and its Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch ports, Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D and Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, respectively. There exist several rearranged variations of the theme, one for each world (including the Golden Temple in the original), as well as one for viewing Donkey Kong Island as a whole.
The Jungle variation is reused in Tetris 99 for the losing results screen while the Donkey Kong Country Returns HD theme is in use.
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze[edit]
An arrangement of "Simian Segue" was also made for Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze and its Nintendo Switch reissue. Unlike in Donkey Kong Country Returns, the theme is shared across each world, much like in the original Donkey Kong Country.
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle[edit]
In the Donkey Kong Adventure DLC of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, a small portion of the theme plays as a jingle whenever the player completes a puzzle.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate features a big-band arrangement of "Simian Segue" and "Bonus Room Blitz," again titled after the two themes' Japanese names, "The Map Page / Bonus Level." It can be played on any Donkey Kong-series stage, Battlefield, and Final Destination. It was also featured in the "Items" section of the August 2018 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct.
The medley was arranged by PlatinumGames composer Hiroshi Yamaguchi, with fellow composer Naofumi Harada performing on guitar. Yamaguchi chose to arrange these tracks not only because of his memories of playing Donkey Kong Country with his sister when he was in junior high school, but also to attempt a new genre of music that he would not normally be able to work on at PlatinumGames.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ DK Jamz
- ^ Super Donkey Kong Game Music CD Jungle Fantasy
- ^ (December 21, 2018). Let's Dance! The Music of PlatinumGames in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. PlatinumGames. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
