Rainbow Road - Mario Kart 64 Music Extended

[NostalgiaMan]

This is one of the best songs made on a Nintendo game.

[kainmacleod]

When my life ends, this is me riding to heaven knowing my mom is waiting for me RIP mom 5/10/22

[sophiepalter]

My band teacher played this while we were setting up our instruments. The band has never been the same.

[GoroAkechi_Real]

“I feel like total garbagé right now”
*Original N64 Rainbow Road theme plays*
“Maybe life isn’t so ugly after all”

[numericcloth]

I like to imagine the reason the track is so long is because they wanted you to enjoy yourself. Not just by playing the game, but simply for existing. This is the last track of the game, and it's like one final breather.

[conker-pprz]

Mr. Iwata racing his way to heaven :’D

[Metalwario]

The MK8 version is good, but feels more like it's celebrating that the course is a beloved one with all of the trumpets, but this one just sounds magical.

[andrewtibbets]

This was the first game I ever played as a kid, and my dad would co-op it with me all the time.

I remember him getting all huffy the first time I learned you could jump off the huge fall at the beginning, and skip half the track.

It's been two years since he crossed the rainbow road.

I miss him...

I love having this memory to hold onto, though..

[chase]

This song has such an emotional effect on me. So beautiful and amazing.

[BrettPlayzGamez]

The reason they made the track itself so long





Is to give you the most amount of time possible to listen to this

[GodofBacon]

I remember in 1998 my mom and I played Mario Kart. This was her favorite level. Every time I hear this theme, I remember her. I miss you mom. She passed away the day before Mother's Day this year. I'll be riding the rainbow road with you one day, Little Woman. RIP 02/07/2022.

Edit: Bless you all. Seriously thank you all.

Edit2: Yes I called her Little Woman. She was a foot shorter than I was. Please just stop.

[Jacklambasketball]

My dog loved this music. He would run around with joy every time i play this. 😢 RIP Mason 5/3/22

[judahosborne]

I like how happy and chill this one is. It doesnt sound hectic or fast paced like you'd figure a racing song would. It's like it's celebrating with you, saying "You got this far! Just one more track and you're the champ!" It also compliments the fact that the track is so long, it's dragged out but not in a bad way.

[FRKG]

i love it when people are smiling at their phone.
perhaps they recieved a message from a loved one.
what could be estabilishing such happiness in that moment
the phone:
this epic song that has brought us great memories

[MaruchanPrime]

I think what amazes me about this piece is this is inside of a 90's racing game, with the N64's sound limitations and yet... you can really feel the heart and passion of the project that these composers had. It's quite inspiring that even in old kids racing games, they wanted to create masterpieces for us to remember and cherish years later. These weren't just games, these were culminations of a central passion for fun and wonder and that is why Mario Kart will forever be a favorite of mine.

[elliotloucks]

Original: Too long

Mario Kart 8 remake: Not long enough

[LucasMuzan]

This song reminds me a lot of my father.
Whenever I needed to sleep to go study the next day, I secretly turned on my N64 to always play the last game.
And he almost always picked me up, always on Raimbow Road.
This year, it's been 10 years since he crossed Raimbow Road.
What comforts me is that I know that when I cross Raimbow Road as well, he will be waiting for me as usual on the last lap.
I miss you, Dad.

[NickIntoTech]

I love this song it’s like a Goodbye ending vibe along with the nostalgia it gives me of course

[JonasMighty]

There isn't a single time I hear this without having the tears come to my eyes. Good times.

[toxicjoshua]

The electric guitar kills it at 1:10 🔥