Rainbow Road - Mario Kart 64 (Restored)

Playlist: • Mario Kart 64 (Restored)
This song was restored using the original source samples for each instrument. I used N64 Soundbank Tool for ripping the sequence data, FL Studio for rendering the audio with the original samples, and Audacity for mixing everything together. I've tried to make it sound as close to the original as I can, though there could be some mistakes here or there.
You can find a lossless download for this song (and others) here:
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
If you want to use this in a video you're free to do so, though credit would be greatly appreciated! However, please don't just re-upload the songs yourself and claim them as your own.
If you want to know more about the sample sources for this game (and others), you can check out these two spreadsheets:
Mario Kart Detailed Sound Sources (made by me!):
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
Newer VGM Sound Sources:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

[@CloouMusic]

*What's changed since the original restoration?* The biggest change in this new version is that the vibrato effect on the flute and guitar is now present! (I don't know _how_ I managed to miss this in the first place). Though unfortunately, since there isn't a way to rip the sequence data with the vibrato intact (that I know of) I've had to recreate the effect by hand. It probably isn't perfect, but I'd say it's still a massive improvement over the last version which had none at all. In addition, the samples for the bass and starbell (that twinkling sound) have now been replaced with higher quality ones, and the mixing has been tweaked slightly to hopefully improve it somewhat. I hope you enjoy!

[@jytvreal]

Nice

[@plogiii]

Very nice

[@SneaktheWolf]

Incredibly beautiful tune

[@jaimezunigaobando4622]

Its perfect! 🎉👌

[@monsieurmaPi]

Excellent

[@SilverFang2789]

I swear I remember it sounding EXACTLY this good.

[@ilovecontroversy6940]

n64 rainbow road will always be my favourite track and music.

[@deg6788]

Tears .....what a time we had playing this level knowing we almost finished it ..

[@TheEPICMarioBros2]

you could learn a language in the time it takes you to finish the track

[@pl2061]

Back then racing on this track felt like the ultimate endurance...I think it would still be today.

[@hiddenleif6854]

Imagine hearing this for the first time as a Nintendo exec during production and just sitting back in your chair as you realize this game is definitely gonna be a hit

[@MichaelTheRead]

The absolute cleanest remix I've ever heard of this song. You know it's good because even when you crank the volume, it doesn't clip at all. By the way, you all came here for 1:37

[@Mastabacc]

Not really. SNES Rainbow Road is still the best!

[@romanpattysstuff]

​@@Mastabacc I respectfully disagree

[@Mooch2myLoO]

Imagine that part with the electric guitar ❤

[@SKCro.]

Simply amazing to hear my childhood favorite course in such a high quality. I love it. Thank you.

[@GreatFox42]

I have no nostalgic attachment to this song. Didn't have this game as a kid, played it a couple of times at a friend's house, barely remember those days. But I've always loved this song. Hearing it beyond the capabilities of the N64 is a wonderful treat.

[@dumbdave961]

It's beautiful... My favorite track from Mario Kart 64 in all its glory. Thank you

[@tragicryn]

That star SFX ❤

[@dozey1242]

There's a higher quality version available. In 2005, Nintendo gave this song an official release sourced from the original master track. It was featured in a compilation album exclusive to Club Nintendo members. It's on KZbin. Search for "Nintendo Sound Selection Vol. 3 Luigi Rainbow Road". Enjoy.

[@pl2061]

I would love a full orchestra to play this. It would sound epic

[@Victini7472]

mario kart 8 says hi

[@Veranek]

@@Victini7472 MK64 version is still better than MK8 rendition.

[@LIGHTANGEL_EX]

@@Victini7472that version sounds more jazzy than orchestrated, though.

[@Victini7472]

@@LIGHTANGEL_EX fair

[@jumentoqueanima]

Mario Kart 8?

[@Mariochicken0609]

1:50 that drop was peak music

[@panzerlord2486]

I know others will criticize it’s length and lack of difficulty, but after the ball ache that was banshee boardwalk, we deserve a nice peaceful track.

[@markusmitteregger8484]

It's beautiful..

[@Maccimoomoo]

This is an actual masterpiece i wish this high quality music was in the actual game though but it was good music for its time.

[@Seekieboi1398]

Normal speed: nostalgia 1.20x speed: amazing

[@adamdesanti6713]

WWWWWAHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

[@trashbash2788]

It's beautiful.

[@inkarritvcusco2043]

my pet jellray going at the speed of light looking for the nearest carnivore to get eaten by

[@SaskianaBroNy]

And the nostalgia hits again, this is beautifully restored, thank you for taking the time and dedication to it 💙✨

[@romanpattysstuff]

This is perfect.

[@Equalizer2922]

Just realized mario kart 64 is the first mario kart game to have all its tracks remaked

[@GamEntertain]

2 words, Wario Stadium.

[@Equalizer2922]

​@@GamEntertain2 words; I forgor

[@GamEntertain]

@@Equalizer2922 An easy mistake considering MK8 remade DS Wario Stadium.

[@Suwawako]

This sounds incredible!

[@SkarloeyRailway4]

An old classic ❤

[@najeeblxck]

I’ve always loved the bassline 🙌🏾 And idk if it’s because the original was more muffled but to me, it always sounded like the bass and an electric guitar playing in the same octave. Then again, that was my kid ears

[@MrMarioXP3648]

The type of music track to break me into tears

[@ethanmerrikin1544]

Relatable

[@CrayolaSniffer8008135]

absolutely crystal clear

[@WinterDHX]

Awesome :') Btw i wish a restored ver of the opening and title screen for super circuit

[@sourthecat]

boy do I have news for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aarYY42te9ZmjKs

[@sues7277]

Instant tears

[@zaptrotix3]

Iconic!

[@eltonsalvador7620]

AWESOME 4k resolution audio

[@Dylanimado]

We appreciate your hard work.

[@TeleKamptiA]

Dude I cried

[@Juan_MK7]

Nice change of pace after hearing that one minor key version of this song somewhere out there on YT a few weeks ago 😉 Amazing!

[@dumbdave961]

I just saw that a few minutes ago... I didn't think much of the music, but the comments are... intense

[@rainbowroadracing]

Great work! Really takes me back to my childhood. Question: I would love to use this for my videos (providing due credit to you!), but do you have/need a license from Nintendo or the composer if you start to get $$ from KZbin?

[@linc_gb]

You don't need a license from Nintendo if the video isn't just the original unmodified song with a visual and nothing else. It won't demonetize to use unmodified or modified Nintendo music in the background of your videos or making a video just about a modified version of the song (like this one).

[@nescartridges]

excellent!

[@standoidontwantalastname6500]

Rainbow Road (OST Version) but srsly though this is lovely

[@DarKStarOwO]

This need to be in Mario kart HD mod

[@jaimezunigaobando4622]

1:37 - 2:11 BEAUTIFUL!!! 👏

[@BLMT-df4on]

roland jd-990, jv-1080, and sound canvas sc-88, korg wavestation a/d and digidesign samplecell 2 cd-rom library #1 all used.

[@ethanmerrikin1544]

WHOA...

[@chvgcharts]

all of these restored tracks should be ported into andrats mk64 hd proj if they're not already

[@relu419]

I think it's possible with PC Port. Changing the audio system to stream audio instead of sequencer.

[@harribo2005x]

This sounds great for a Mario Kart Wii CT.

[@peepsg]

Exactly

[@nunyabeeznutz5286]

I hope this is where I go when I die.

[@Mei_I_Know_Aaron]

Please make an extended version of this & upload it on KZbin for us!!

[@TheCucoGamer]

Way better ❤

[@deluks0]

It’s awesome

[@deluks0]

My favorite Mario song of all time.

[@k0zx4]

if you put in 1.25 sounds like final lap

[@ScarletSword22]

I like doing that to my favorite tracks so I get to hear the final lap version

[@eirengames]

Wtf qué bien quedó, hasta pensé que era el original totalmente

[@VjRoboZ]

Es la original tontis, solo esta con la calidad original no comprimida como en el N64

[@eirengames]

@@VjRoboZ me exita que me digan tontis

[@VjRoboZ]

Awww tontis 💗@@eirengames

[@eirengames]

@@VjRoboZ me recordaste a una ex novia

[@HarvAnimation]

Could you please do Mario Kart Super Circuit's Title theme?

[@toroloko99]

The audio is like the disk DD (Sountrack more clearly like F-Zero X EXpansion Kit) :>

[@dreamstone00]

Imagine that in a minor key

[@dumbdave961]

Oh, if you only knew...

[@costelinha1867]

Fun fact, there's already a n64 Rainbow Road in Minor Key edit on youtube.

[@britishfellow962]

damn I wish I lived in the 90s

[@adamdesanti6713]

It was a simpler time. Carefree and optimistic.

[@juanpablomiranda5685]

is this track on spotify?

[@ALLSWIFTPRODUCTIONS]

Can this be extended

[@retroryan838]

I don’t know if you still make videos, but I have a request. Could you do the trophy ceremony music in this game please? That was always my favorite song.

[@manfredi19]

It's just sounds the same as the original, what changed? Is it just not compressed for the console to support it?

[@MajorasWrath1]

The N64 cartridge could only hold so much data, so sounds were compressed to hell. Well, everything was, to be fair, but the difference in quality between this and what comes out of an N64 is night and day. This is the same song without any compression. Well, excluding the fact that KZbin applies its own.

[@t0biascze644]

@@MajorasWrath1 well in description there is download without the youtube compression, so it trully doesnt have ANY compression

[@TorutheRedFox]

@@MajorasWrath1 it was less about cartridge space and more about RAM Nintendo cripped it with the tiny amount of memory they gave it

[@cowboyluigi5275]

The N64 did compress music, yes, but not nearly to the extent of SNES or GBA; so the difference won’t be _that_ noticeable unfortunately.

[@kurtkobain7445]

Nice, I'd say the snare seems a bit loud in the early parts and the trumpets need some tweaking but otherwise it's a really good version

[@josueysuspanasduolingoydoge]

WOW super cool Mario in miusic restored

[@SuperFabriSparkle795]

Rainbow dash

[@rrp839]

No.

[@kevingem]

Rainbow Crash

[@superraul6449]

How this soundtrack so good in the worst rainbow road in the series