Summary
Ah, summer. Who doesn’t love summer? From the hot temperatures to the fun activities, summer is the best time of year to relax and recuperate before heading into the stress of autumn. And what better way is there to relax than by listening to fun summery songs made byNintendo?
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Nintendo has had its fair share of games that invite you to get away from it all. And a lot of the tunes they made for said games are perfect for the sunny season. So, grab your sunblock and get ready to hit the play button because here are the best summer songs that Nintendo has to offer.
10Alola’s Pokemon Center
InPokemon Sun & Moon, you’ll find that the region of Alola isfilled with tropical Pokemon, beaches, and summery tunes. And these summer song vibes extend to the Pokemon Center too.
Although the main melody is that classic Pokemon Center motif, there’s an added layer of relaxation that comes from the strumming strings, the percussions, and the jingling bells. This music perfectly captures the need to not only have fun in the summer but also to rest up for the colder seasons.
9Dark Pit’s Theme
Summer isn’t all about swimming in the ocean and sandcastle building, and sometimes, you’re able to’t help but hate the heat. Dark Pit’s Theme from Kid Icarus: Uprising brings all the heat, and this song’s main star is its guitars, which shine thanks to the strong supporting background orchestra.
The melody is reminiscent of the burning temperatures you feel in summer as you try, in vain, to find some kind of shadowy shade. It’s also reminiscent ofgetting hit in the face by a projectile from Dark Pit’s Staff.
8Abandoned Beach
The Abandoned Beach fromKirby and the Forgotten Landmight not be the first summer vacation spot you think of. But this deserted shortline has a chipper soundtrack that encourages you to explore the unknown.
The combination of wind instruments, the steady beat of the drums, and the percussions creates a melody that makes you want to get up and move. Whether you’re diving into the surf or driving down a coastal highway, make sure to put this song on repeat.
7Outset Island
Summer is the best time of year to experience the world through travel. But sometimes, you need a little push to help you move. This is why one of the best starts of the summer songs in Nintendo’s album is Outset Island’s theme fromThe Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker.
The constant tambourine, the harmony of strings and wind instruments, and the comforting melody all help to inspire you to set sail on your summertime journeys. Although this song is homey and comforting, it also encourages you to go forward with your quests and adventures.
6Ska-BLAM
Fittingly released during the summer season ofSplatoon 3, Ska-BLAM combines the Jamaican and American ska influence with the blam of beinghit by a Roller. Created by Yoko & the Gold Bazookas, this song starts off with the energetic drums and brass section.
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Quickly building up before diving into the main chorus of the song, this chaotic and rhythmic tune will make you think of fun, outdoor summer days of water balloon fights. Or, fun indoor summer days of successfully defending your Turf.
5Coconut Mall
Sometimes, summer feels as if it is constantly racing away from you, which is why you must chase it down. And what better chasing-racing music is there than Coconut Mall? Initially released forMario KartWii, Coconut Mall is a racecourse that takes place on Isle Delfino from Super Mario Sunshine.
This shopping center has twists, turns, bends, and sales. Accompanying this track is an upbeat, jazzy, steel drums-focused soundtrack, that encourages you to keep an eye out for hot summer deals as you overtake your racing opponents.
4Bubblaine
It’s fitting that Bubblaine, a beautiful resort located in the beachy Seaside Kingdom fromSuper Mario Odyssey, would have a summery soundtrack to relax to. This tune features a soothing guitar accompanied by a chorus of strings, percussions, a piano, and even an accordion.
Bubblaine’s theme invites you to swim in the clear, blue ocean, take in the many beautiful sights, and simply soak in the sun. So, when this melody comes on, why don’t you forget about your woes and focus on decompressing from all that real-world stress?
3Tortimer Island
Before you escaped to your private island inAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, you were escaping your mayoral duties to go visit Tortimer Island inNew Leaf. Once you got to this getaway island, what greeted you was a sunshine, summery beach resort soundtrack. This tune had the constant rhythm of percussions, the upbeat melody of steel drums, and the dulcet tones of wind instruments.
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The nighttime version had the soothing sounds of a guitar accompanied by the quiet clicks of the percussions. Both versions of this song helped to establish that you were truly meant to kick back and forget your worries while visiting this little slice of paradise.
2Lake Lapcat: Plessie Version
Lake Lapcat is a cat-themed environment that Mario explores inBowser’s Fury. It is filled with cat-themed enemies, cat-themed obstacles, and cat-themed cats. Oh, and Plessie’s there too.
And what Plessie provides is not only a speedy passage over the waters but also a fun summery interpretation of the world’s main theme. Whenever you ride on Plessie, an energetic string and brass version of Lake Lapcat will come on and beckon you to enjoy the aqua-blue surf, the shining sun, and all the hidden kitty collectibles.
1Isle Delfino
The epitome of the sunny season, Isle Delfino encompasses all the best aspects of the summer in one, tropical resort tune. From its enchanting accordion to its jaunty strings, this song makes you want to get up, run, and side-jump off walls.
Not only that, but this song is a popular one too, as it has appeared in other Mario games and even in theSuper Smash Brothersseries. Despite the setbacks that Mario faces inSuper Mario Sunshine, you’re able to’t help but feel a little giddy when this melody starts playing.
