Mario Kart - Rainbow Road Medley

[@Escensei]

Hey everybody! Thought I'd drop by to let you know that I've recently created a Patreon for my KZbin channel. You'll notice that I recently started getting back into making new covers (check out my FF7 medleys!). If you like my stuff and would like to support me and get more frequent releases in the future, go have a look at www.patreon.com/escensei/ Thanks to all of you for the comments and the love for my channel, I really appreciate it!

[@MultiLemax]

Ppp

[@WitheredSalvageAleks]

Could I use the MK8 one for vids plz?

[@Heira]

Thank you for making a great medley

[@ChristianMartins]

Please Escensei, come back and continue doing these medleys! You are too good to abandon YT 🙏

[@LArtEstExplosion]

Excellent travail félicitations ce medley me procure beaucoup de joie et de frisson.

[@lordatsukiyoru]

That N64 chorus that always hits majority of the Rainbow Roads always strikes me in the heart

[@VW3059-Studio]

3:34 - 4:08 N64 Rainbow Road (chorus)

[@TYoshisaurMunchakoopas]

2/4 rainbow road has it

[@silhouettoofaman2935]

That last one in particular always gets me teary-eyed.

[@Kokeno683]

7レインボーロードのbgmって物語が終わる時の切なさとその後の未来へのワクワク感のどちらも感じさせるよね。このメドレーの締めが7のもので良かった

[@cathopolice2002]

たしかに笑 3dsのは最後って感じする！

[@BeefyMcWhatnow0]

I’m just gonna say that I find it hilarious that just over 9 years after this has been uploaded, it still has every rainbow road up to date😂 still waiting on Mariokart 9 rainbow road

[@さんつな-x4q]

6:12 wiiから8へ繋がった時、鳥肌がヤバい

[@RichaadEB]

I didn't realize how varied all the iterations of rainbow road were, this is a really cool cover idea and you nailed it. Super professional sounding and awesome musicianship all around.

[@Cubestreak]

Holy hell, the real richaad!

[@Ragesomethingidk]

Personal opinion: this is underated.

[@juannyboigaming3898]

Mannn you were here all those years ago!?? I watched this guy play this while learning to drive lol

[@kotas9061]

5:46 ここからの入り、そして8に繋がるところ本当に最高！！！！

[@山田源五郎-u4r]

DSのゆったりアレンジからのWiiの盛り上がりが最高すぎる

[@SamanthaLily1]

Agree, it's a smooth and well-arranged transition from the start and the end

[@MatthewDoel32]

The transition from Wii to 8 was slick.

[@dtsnunes19]

Listening to this song, after Iwata's passing... can't help but thinking about the rainbow that appeared over Nintendo Headquarters, one day later. Feeling like Iwata-san was racing into a Rainbow Road to Heavens...

[@volksdude1970]

He would be proud of this masterpiece.

[@mxrcvrii]

you are making me cry

[@mxrcvrii]

Iwata's passing was really sad

[@threeruneblade]

Adding -san at the end feels very disrespectful to me.

[@threeruneblade]

misinterpretation

[@LinusAndKiba]

The MK64 theme must have been written for electric guitar because DAMN

[@greenchannel3214]

おすすめに出してくれた運営神

[@kirinyan1998]

that transition between wii & wii u was perfect :D

[@tyhunter2628]

U better believe it

[@silhouettoofaman2935]

It helps that they're both the same BPM lol

[@nintony2994]

​@@tyhunter2628 Wii would love to believe it

[@NEONWAR]

best cover ever wooooow

[@kai_bittner]

My girlfriend randomly asked me to play the music from Rainbow Road, so I looked up a guitar cover and found this. I am not disappointed.

[@たっこやき]

マジで大好き！2ヶ月前からほぼ毎日聞いてる！

[@theadventureformula40]

To help some people out (since you can't click the times in the description); 0:00 Mario Kart Double Dash (GameCube) 1:23 Super Mario Kart (Snes) 2:13 Mario Kart: Super Circuit (GBA) 2:59 Mario Kart 64 4:09 Mario Kart DS 5:01 Mario Kart Wii 6:12 Mario Kart 8 (WiiU) 7:11 Mario Kart 7 (3DS)

[@TristcuiT24]

This comment needs to be pinned now

[@envy-g2570]

You can

[@RamuneSky]

Envy-G On Mobile you can't for some unknown reason

[@littleweebtheproudsenpai7990]

VariksTneLoyal 2:59 I was like the one from new super Mario Bros Wii the very final World

[@AcidicLifestyle]

They are made as chapters separate on the PC

[@oblivitus.]

Anybody else cry at the ds song? Excellent music btw

[@NerkMineRaiste]

ye all the memories :(

[@karatemike2980]

Kamon Whiteside I didn't cry but it was so beautiful especially MK7

[@beatziegraham6928]

Kamon Whiteside DS was best n still is best!

[@thecosmic114]

When you see someone who reads the comments before listening

[@silhouettoofaman2935]

3DS for me. I've never played it, therefore no nostalgic connections with it - but man, when the drums stop and let that echoey guitar sing, it feels like the world has stopped for a moment. Then the drums come thundering back in with the rest of the instruments, and it just makes me *FEEL,* y'know? Tears of joy, every single time.

[@subterraneanhomesickmonster]

終始鳥肌が止まらなかった。7でラストを飾るとは分かってるなあ。 それにしても64のフレーズは美しすぎてこの世のものとは思えない...

[@FunBottleGames]

The Best Medley Ever It Truly Captures Everything I Listen To This All The Time On Stream Keep It Up!

[@TaroKuroyoko]

Rainbow Road has been the highlight of each Mario Kart game for me up to date. Seeing all these iterations of the theme combined into one rock medley is absolutely marvelous. You're doing god's work, man.

[@pokefantom8588]

69 likes epic

[@addisonluvsryder]

@@pokefantom8588love this

[@yomerol14]

Here's your thumb's up good man. I feel so bad for those who disliked it. Their lives should be so sad for not being able to be up here in the rainbow to see the stars like the rest of us.

[@theepicvideosrcomin]

They can't beat the 150cc Rainbow Road

[@halo4224]

theepicvideosrcomin Dude, I beat 150cc AND Mirror Rainbow Road in Mario Kart Wii AND got Golds on both!! And people say that one's the hardest of the bunch!

[@theepicvideosrcomin]

Nolan Yee But did those who disliked the video? no. they couldn't. not even 150CC Rainbow Road.

[@halo4224]

Well, they're both the same thing just reversed.

[@mistralgalegaming2632]

Nolan Yee The most enthrilling thing to do on that game with goldens! Epicly drift along that one part before the cannon spamming goldens with funky. Its possible, and making it is so epic.

[@greendaybowser]

I almost cried when I got to MKDS and MKWii...while I'm old enough to where 64 shoulda been my first Mario Kart, I didn't get into the series until just a few years ago...MKWii was the first one I ever played and beat to its entirety and MKDS I got after and also fully beat. It's also a great car/plane-ride companion!

[@typhlocube9359]

Shimesa gcn is my first

[@greendaybowser]

@@shartwastaken Was refering to DS LOL. I beat DS on 150 and unlocked Waluigi on a plane trip.

[@bdt2002gaming]

If it helps anything, the N64 and DS games flow somewhat similar kind of like the SNES and GBA games but to a lesser extent. 😁

[@nintony2994]

Mario Kart DS was my first in the series. Got wii second and couldn't stand it lmao. Nice tracks tho

[@UV-rx4ni]

0:03 MKDD 1:24 SMK 2:13 MKSC 3:05 MK64 4:09 MKDS 5:02 MKW 6:18 MK8 7:11 7:51 MK7

[@VW3059-Studio]

Mario Kart - Rainbow Road Medley 0:00 - 0:03 Intro GCN Rainbow Road 0:03 - 0:49 Verse 0:50 - 1:23 Chorus SNES Rainbow Road 1:23 - 1:45 Verse 1:46 - 2:13 Chorus GBA Rainbow Road 2:13 - 2:35 Verse 2:37 - 2:59 Chorus N64 Rainbow Road 3:05 - 3:33 Verse 3:34 - 4:08 Chorus DS Rainbow Road 4:09 - 4:33 Verse 4:34 - 5:00 Chorus Wii Rainbow Road 5:01 - 5:43 Verse 5:45 - 6:11 Chorus Wii U Rainbow Road (Mario Kart 8 / Deluxe) 6:12 - 6:41 Verse 6:42 - 7:10 Chorus 3DS Rainbow Road 7:11 - 7:50 Verse (moon) 7:51 - 8:21 Verse 8:22 - 9:18 Chorus

[@aidsencondomletsplays353]

when I heard the DS and Wii, i nearly cried because they hold a soft spot in my heart

[@gamingwithash6671]

Aids en Condom Lets Plays I’m crying right now because I’m sick and also because of the MKDS and Wii rainbow road music especially MK7 rainbow road because I love the MK7 rainbow road song

[@rickstudio211]

Really! Especially after 4:34

[@myworldofjourneys9681]

Me when I heard all of them

[@Itsbully06]

How I feel hearing 3DS theme

[@SamanthaLily1]

Same💝

[@shaneburlech3216]

Never heard anyone make Rainbow Road so badass... 10/10, man.

[@xecretcy5971]

its been 5 years. all the good memories..

[@はらなおき-c6c]

かっこよすぎる‼︎

[@Pilaf626]

マジでカッコよすぎる……😭😭

[@macdongr]

Man, all of the Rainbow Road songs are so catchy but with somewhat of a feel of heroism that I always forget about. They're all incredible songs.

[@SamanthaLily1]

Same feeling

[@エビシン-x9b]

全部一人で演奏してんだ。すごくない？

[@josemembreno3134]

I have never gotten chills from listening to music before. Ever. But this is just so fucking awesome, that it happened. GIVE THIS MAN ALL THE INTERNETS. ALL OF THEM. THIS CHANNEL NEEDS MORE ATTENTION.

[@ukyoize]

+like(from phone)

[@OliverJD]

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[@lukecallaghan5575]

Jose Membreno Totally had the same feels, this is one of the most perfect covers I've ever come across!

[@d1egomon194]

I’m sorry officer but rainbow road wii was playing I couldn’t stop myself from speeding

[@PixelSprixie]

Got to love how this starts with the Double Dash & ends with 7, I feel that the former is like an introduction and the latter is a finish :3

[@volksdude1970]

The ordering is absolutely amazing! Everything flows perfectly!

[@PixelSprixie]

+volksdude1970 Couldn't agree more :D

[@Aaronmac404]

Wow, the MKDS rainbow road theme makes an incredible ballad. Very awesome arrangement, as always!

[@sk8erclone25]

nintendo needs to have a remake of GCN Rainbow Road. That had the best music and some of the best course design I've ever played.

[@alpinecross4370]

+Skaterclone BLSTnation and F*CKING MK7 RR AND 3-LAP MK64 RR

[@Cochu]

+Skaterclone BLSTnation Wait 'till MK9

[@alpinecross4370]

+Cochu U if they follow the order, GCN RR will be on MK10

[@Cochu]

Nic das Três Traves DS on MK11

[@alpinecross4370]

+Cochu U and MK7 in MK13

[@Nolan2448]

Absolutely amazing. I love how you saved Mario kart 7’s theme for the end because it’s the best

[@S_Goat777]

Are u mad Wii is obviously the best theme

[@itsamiianastasis5786]

@@S_Goat777 no

[@S_Goat777]

@James Schafer sure mate

[@markymark443]

Here's how I'd rank them: 1. They 2. Are 3. All 4. Equally 5. Great 6. And 7. Nostalgic 8. Mario Kart 8

[@christianfrost8660]

GCN and 7 are Rip offs of N64 so in my opinion they are disqualified.

[@silhouettoofaman2935]

Lighters out for DS Rainbow Road 4:09 🔥 This is still an amazing medley, even 7 years later. Edit: Approaching a full decade now, wtf?! Edit 2: 10 years on, a hundred years more, it will always be as spectacular a medley as it gets. Rock on, Escensei! 🤘

[@PigeonLord420]

this video needs way more attention... as someone who played every mario kart game since my childhood and this video, this sound... im in tears. Great Work, Amazing sound ♥

[@ラーメン狂-d8v]

すげぇ...（語彙力どっかいった）

[@BitSmallX3]

when listening to any mario kart song, change the video speed to 1.25 for the final lap version. X3

[@fernandothesims2]

BitSmallX3 You deserve more likes in your comment.

[@nyquilljornan2004]

+IMASWIFTAR12 same

[@davecrupel2817]

Yes! genius! :D

[@AcidicLifestyle]

YEAH!!!!!!!!

[@saudinho1436]

Don't forget that you have to high a semitone

[@RaiderPlays]

Crazy this is still the most updated version of all the rainbow roads 😂

[@TheSindustriesLtd]

this is beautiful. double dash always has a special place in my heart

[@Furber216]

The SNES one turned out great, it's a sort of strange tune originally but you covered it really well

[@Tocaraca]

Strange tunes are the best tunes 😉

[@CaptainStupendous]

Why aren't you making any more videos? This is the best Mario Kart medley I've ever heard, and I want to hear more from you.

[@standardprejudice9188]

Agreed.

[@superkoopamocha]

Second that.

[@thevenom2731]

robaart yep

[@danielnasby7695]

I love how distinct each rainbow road is and how easily identifiable they all were. This rainbow road medley is an absolute masterpiece.

[@RT-fm2so]

the cover of 8 is almost like the original ver sooo awesome thx

[@itsamiianastasis5786]

No. It sounds better than the original

[@RT-fm2so]

it's a mii anastasis oh that's also true 😂

[@onion_lain]

最後にマリカ7のbgm持ってくるの神采配すぎる

[@shiro3c]

感動しました！

[@ManhattanDream_CCC]

美しい……

[@LiamTDP]

This is the best cover remixes of rainbow road i ever heard

[@matthewthompson5938]

I love this mix, I listen to it every time I go snowboarding. There is no more awesome feeling than shredding down a mountain with this jamming in my ears

[@doggiedoge4167]

@@DannWoolfand dk summit for when ur going up the ski lift

[@KageTheDanish]

The MKWii part litteraly made me cry, that game was my childhood

[@Marin_Karin]

Dude you are so underrated, you deserve a lot more, YOU ARE AWESOME!!

[@Kizenon]

7 years later and the video is still criminally underrated

[@dna7319]

Imagine having all those rainbow roads combined. Talk about friend ships gone forever or a whole year

[@GrahamErmter]

I listen to this song probably weekly and I just wanted to comment here to let you know that I greatly appreciate the effort time and dedication you've put into your music. These games hold a special place in my heart and your music has really helped me through some hard times and even just keeping focused while working. You are a true inspiration.

[@ok-lr7ud]

ohh.. But this also remindd me of my childhood

[@dinglemcdangledongle]

glad to see I'm not the only one who listens to this often

[@aoba_misato]

This music is great! I like rainbow road. やっぱりレインボーロードの音楽はいいね♪

[@kingcarrotin4714]

I constantly find myself coming back to this video for this epic Medley. So amazing!

[@nintony2994]

same, its so good

[@silhouettoofaman2935]

Ditto!

[@reverenddonkbonkers9315]

Man, more Mario Kart fans need to see this. I will share this and do my best to give it the attention it deserves.

[@lugnut59]

It’s so odd that after having finally owned and played every single game, DS and Wii being my first two and most nostalgic, I don’t remember the Rainbow Road songs from those as much. They are still excellent tracks, but I feel like they were never as distinct. They sound even more amazing here, and this is great work!

[@SamanthaLily1]

Yes, they aren't that distinct, but MKDS holds a special place in my heart and memory. Overall, it's a well-arranged medley, 100/10.

[@jae-sseu]

ngl there were moments in this medley that brought a tear to my eye. thank you for the wonderful arrangement and skilled musicianship!! :')

[@Pigmcginnyrig]

This is why I want a future Mario Kart Feature All Of The Courses From The Previous Games

[@LemonTheWise347]

Glad you finished with the best.

[@SantaquinBacon]

The transitions are flawless and majestic, especially from Wii to 8

[@powerfulpower7847]

0:00 GC 1:23 SFC 2:13 GBA 2:59 64 4:09 DS 5:01 Wii 6:12 WiiU 7:11 3DS

[@nintony2994]

SFC?

[@nintony2994]

OHHH Super Famicom I see, I know they're the same consoles but why didn't you go with the SNES? lol

[@juannyboigaming3898]

You know I come back here year after year.. multiple times during that year.. sometimes hundreds.. this Medley has always sounded so pleasing to hear and I absolutely love it whole heartedly and I just keep coming back.. it still saddens me deeply that he hasn't pursued KZbin as aggressively as I thought he was going to.. but I tell you what after all the years I am still subscribed and that will never change.. this channel and video will forever remain legendary.. Hopefully he will eventually start posting consistently.. he could've turned into someone like Erock before Erock.. I know life can get in the way but man I have been a huge fan for a while.. I just want to see more.. hope life has been good.. I will always come back to listen to this masterpiece into my 30's and 60's assuming this channel doesn't disappear.. that would sadden me a lot.. I will always remember this Medley because I listened to it during my driver's training and no I am not joking lol

[@ezekiel7061]

bro, I wasn't expecting that last lick where you brought back the 64 Rainbow Road melody. It had me in tears. It was perfect. It immediately took me back to when I was 6, playing Mario Kart 64 with my family. That's time I can never get back, but music is the bridge to places in the past.

[@jorgecarrillo4375]

If you hear at the GCB version, it’s the same lick but another tone

[@cheechunlimited]

Actually in mk7 the rainbow road theme actually has that 64 lick in it;)

[@silhouettoofaman2935]

They each have one thing in common: They were all composed, whether partially or fully, by the one and only Kenta Nagata. I guess he really loves that motif!

[@marunigiri-Shushoku]

Cool ✨ もっと伸びて欲しい

[@luci-tb1bl]

いつしか雨は止み、そこには虹がかかるんだよなぁ...

[@oofyalDAMMIT]

7:21 always the best one.

[@Freekeh99]

I find myself coming back to this video every so often, and I enjoy it every time. What a stunning medley, great sound. I like your style!

[@CobaltShard03]

I got chills and so many good memories from having a bunch of friends together when the DS one came on Good times

[@sidnufr2034]

I know im a bit late but i wanted to thank you for doing mariokart 7 justice, i notice that people tend to skip it or not give it enough credit, hearing your cover brought me back to a time when i would sit in the back seat on long car rides and play with my heother thru local play❤

[@flowvis1193]

when this video released mario kart 8's rainbow road was the most recent version of the track 8 years later and it still is

[@floaterland-y9t]

Cool & Nostalgic....... To choose MK7 Rainbow road as Finale is best choice😉

[@trozexolos3086]

Mario kart 10: Double Digits 2031, 30th Anniversary of MKDD. Brings back double karts and characters. Brings back every retro track ever. Reintroduces mission mode. *brings back cool names*

[@Indev]

if you're a 2000s kid and you didn't feel nostalgia for 4:09, you had no childhood

[@beatziegraham6928]

That DS RR was beautiful. I cried so much. Yes!

[@benjourno2850]

i have spent 4 years now playing brass on the french horn and 2 years on the trumpet, I've always wanted to play an electric guitar because it has both incredible heroic properties while also pertaining to some calming/tranquil properties. This video just gave me the boost i was looking for.

[@cameronshaw8478]

You know when you get goosebumps to a good song Mine almost caused a singularity because of how good it is, fantastic work mate

[@RoPanuganti]

Really creative idea for a medley, and as always you've got slick and tight playing to carry through the whole time.

[@juannyboigaming3898]

I just realized that this guy doesn't have very many videos.. Why dude you are freaking awesome!!

[@christiandior8890]

+Jake Gehron his video seems to take a LOT of production setup and time (since they are all multi-instrument).

[@juannyboigaming3898]

True.. dedication to make sure that a video is well made does take time.. but man he should make more!

[@pinoperez762]

Si la senda arco íris de Mario Kart: Super Circuit era de por si sola excelente, con guitarra eléctrica es sublime, y más porque no es una versión tranquila, refleja lo extrema que es la pista en cuanto a dificultad

[@Johntendo64]

This is THE DeFacto Rainbow Road cover. It feels so original. Nintendo needs to reach out to you.... still listening to this daily 5 years later

[@stardust_sonic]

Tbh, I'm in dead need of a GBA Rainbow Road remix, or even a cover. Your cover seems like it came from heaven in this medley, I wish there were an extended version.

[@mank7230]

04:09 - 05:02 Thank you.

[@NerkMineRaiste]

yup ^^

[@FirstWizardZorander]

That overdrive is pure magic.

[@NerkMineRaiste]

best game ever i mis it :(

[@beatziegraham6928]

Epic Manky DS was the best! Memories!!

[@megalodonenbolivia662]

:")

[@SebfanV5]

Nostalgia overload!! Who else is here after 7 years LOL

[@Hells6bells]

This mix is INSANE! It's honestly one of the best guitar medleys on KZbin! I don't know what you do man, but this mix sounds so damn impressive. Every instrument can be heard clearly, and it all sounds so damn full and warm. You also opened with my favourite Mario Kart Song of all time. Love the funky part at 0:37! I'd like to say thanks again for messaging me with all that helpful info. I got a ton of useful plugins that I'm taking my time to learn how to use properly. I have another cover in the works, so keep your eyes peeled. You truly are a master at your art. I really love all your guitar tones in this one. If each cover after this is going to sound as good as this medley did, than I'm a life long fan! Escensei kills it yet again!

[@LofiWurld]

Perfection

[@SY24_]

N64 Rainbow Road

[@ourevilone]

it will always be my favorite.

[@ZanMindtrip]

The opening part of Mario Kart 7 rainbow road never fails to bring tears to my eyes.

[@taishiarst]

over-10-years Rainbow Road BGM fan from Japan. love your guitar, base, piano sounds. I'm very glad to meet your incredible music.

[@big_weenie1447]

Wow that's a strong start. Tugging my heart here with the Double Dash, fam

[@nella3632]

I rarely like a video but this is one of the few i like

[@Lunar1314_]

4:08 - 5:01 I almost cried

[@FirstWizardZorander]

I just can't get over how CLEAN this mix is. This is masterful.

[@M_Dutch97]

Nearly cried when the DS version played. Simply fantastic!

[@SGGamingSGMATTHEW]

You have made probably the best snes remake. No one can ever seem to get it right. But at 0:40 it just seems a bit to jumbled up, only complaint.

[@adameccleston1926]

0:50 3:33 8:21. That's what stuck out to me. It always stood the test of time.