Where does Mario's "BAH" sound come from? Nintendo Music Secrets 2024

Summary

This video explores intriguing musical Easter eggs and secrets in Nintendo games. It delves into the 'bah bah' sound in New Super Mario Bros, Morse code in Wii Sports Resort, and hidden messages in WarioWare Touched. The video also uncovers references in Donkey Kong Country 3, Super Mario 3D Land, and Mario Kart games. It reveals the origin of the 'pah' sound effect and adaptive music in Super Mario Maker 2. The host's passion for Nintendo's meticulous music design shines through, inviting viewers to join the discussion on overlooked gems.

Takeaways

• 🎮 In 'New Super Mario Bros', the 'bah bah' sound effect is a distinctive feature that adds playfulness to the game.
• 🕹️ 'Donkey Kong Country 3' contains a hidden Nintendo 64 console and the 'Super Mario 64' castle theme music in Wrinkly Kong's Save Caves.
• 🎶 'Super Mario 3D Land's Special 8' music is a nod to the 'Mario drawing song' from the FlipNote Studio app on DS.
• 👻 'WarioWare Touched' has a controversial easter egg where speeding up Ashley's Theme reveals a hidden message.
• 🏎️ 'Mario Kart 8's Water Park' level reuses the 'Big Boo’s Haunt' music from 'Super Mario 64' for its underwater teacup ride.
• 🎉 'Mario Kart: Double Dash's Dino Dino Jungle and DK Mountain' share music that originally paid homage to 'Donkey Kong Jr.' from the NES.
• 📡 'Wii Sports Resort' contains Morse code messages hidden in the Flyover mode near The Candle area.
• 🎵 'New Super Mario Bros' uses the 'pah' sound effect, originating from a sample pack used by Koji Kondo in 'Super Mario 64'.
• 🛠️ 'Super Mario Maker 2's Course World' theme is an adaptive homage to 'Super Mario World's Special World' theme, with variations based on the selected menu.
• 🎁 The video concludes with a call to support the channel through Patreon, offering bonus content and community engagement.

Q & A

What is the distinctive 'bah bah' sound in New Super Mario Bros. games and where did it first appear?

The 'bah bah' sound is a distinctive sound effect that makes enemies dance or jump, adding a playful element to the game. It first appeared in Super Mario 64, where it played when entering a painting.

How does the 'bah bah' sound effect relate to a sample pack used by Koji Kondo?

Koji Kondo, the composer for Super Mario 64, used a sample pack called Best Service Voice Spectral Vol 1, which contained unique voice-based sounds. The 'bah bah' sound was sourced from Track 53 of this CD.

What is the connection between Wrinkly Kong's activity in Donkey Kong Country 3 and the Nintendo 64 console?

In Donkey Kong Country 3, Wrinkly Kong is sometimes seen playing video games on a console that resembles the Nintendo 64, which had been released in Japan around the time of the game's release.

What game is Wrinkly Kong playing in her Save Cave in Donkey Kong Country 3, and how is this reflected in the music?

Wrinkly Kong is playing Super Mario 64, as indicated by the castle theme from that game playing in the background when she is using the console.

How does the music in Super Mario 3D Land's Special 8 world relate to FlipNote Studio?

The theme music for Special 8 in Super Mario 3D Land is a reused melody from the 'Mario drawing song' created by Nintendo to promote the FlipNote Studio app on the DS.

What controversy arose from the use of a song in WarioWare Touched, and how was it resolved?

A controversy arose when a hidden message, 'I have granted kids to Hell', was discovered by speeding up Ashley's Theme. It was later explained as a coincidence caused by the game skipping words when the record was spun fast.

How does the underwater teacup ride music in Mario Kart 8 relate to Super Mario 64?

The music played during the underwater teacup ride in Mario Kart 8's Water Park course is a re-use of the Big Boo's Merry Go Round theme from Super Mario 64.

What theory is proposed about the music shared by Dino Dino Jungle and DK Mountain in Mario Kart: Double Dash?

It is theorized that the shared music track was intended for DK Mountain, as it contains a melody from Donkey Kong Jr., suggesting a homage to the Donkey Kong series.

What secret Morse code messages are hidden in Wii Sports Resort and where can they be found?

Wii Sports Resort contains Morse code messages hidden in the Flyover mode near the lighthouse, known as The Candle. The beeping sounds spell out messages when decoded.

How does the Course World theme in Super Mario Maker 2 relate to Super Mario World, and what changes occur based on the menu selected?

The Course World theme in Super Mario Maker 2 is identical to the theme from Super Mario World's Special World. However, the melody is removed in some menu selections, making the reference easy to miss.