DS Tick-Tock Clock (theme)
| "DS Tick-Tock Clock" | |
|---|---|
| "Tick-Tock Clock" in Mario Kart DS | |
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| Composed by: Shinobu Tanaka | |
| Key | C Lydian, C whole tone |
| First appearance | Mario Kart DS (2005) |
| Latest appearance | Mario Kart World (2025) |
"DS Tick-Tock Clock"[1][2] is a musical theme composed by Shinobu Tanaka for Mario Kart DS, where it plays in the race course of the same name outside of missions.
History[edit]
Mario Kart series[edit]
Mario Kart DS[edit]
Mario Kart DS marks the first appearance of "DS Tick-Tock Clock."
Mario Kart 8[edit]
- “The clock is much bigger than in Mario Kart DS, so we decided to use an orchestra for this track. At the same time, we wanted to make sure we didn't lose the surreal feel of the original. The electronic tones and other effects at the start of the track work really well, I feel.”
- —Liner notes in the Mario Kart 8 Original Soundtrack
In Mario Kart 8 and the Nintendo Switch port, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, an arrangement of "DS Tick-Tock Clock" arranged by Ryo Nagamatsu plays in DS Tick-Tock Clock. It is likewise titled "DS Tick-Tock Clock" in the Nintendo Music app and the official Mario Kart 8 Original Soundtrack album. This arrangement is live-recorded, and has a reworked intro that resembles the ringing of alarm clock. Compared to other courses, the final lap version is much faster compared to the original music. Gears appearing as background elements of the course rotate in time to the music. A looping drum set beat is added to the instrumentation whenever the player is driving at top speed while in first place.
 DS Tick-Tock Clock - The arrangement heard in Mario Kart 8 | File info 0:30 |
| DS Tick-Tock Clock (Frontrunning) - The remix heard in Mario Kart 8 | File info 0:30 |
Mario Kart World[edit]
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In Mario Kart World, an arrangement of "DS Tick-Tock Clock" can play in Free Roam and during routes in VS Race.
Gallery[edit]
Image for "DS Tick-Tock Clock" from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Nintendo Music
List of Super Mario appearances[edit]
Games[edit]
| Work | System | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Kart DS | Nintendo DS | 2005 | Original | Shinobu Tanaka | |
| Mario Kart 8 | Wii U | 2014 | Arrangement | "DS Tick-Tock Clock"[2] | Ryo Nagamatsu |
| Remix | |||||
| Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | Nintendo Switch | 2017 | Past arrangement (Mario Kart 8) | "DS Tick-Tock Clock"[2] | Ryo Nagamatsu |
| Past remix (Mario Kart 8) | |||||
| Mario Kart World | Nintendo Switch 2 | 2025 | Arrangement |
Albums[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Kart 8 Original Soundtrack | 2015 | Past arrangement (Mario Kart 8) | "DS Tick-Tock Clock" | Ryo Nagamatsu |
Other media[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Music | 2024 | Past arrangement (Mario Kart 8) | "DS Tick-Tock Clock" | Ryo Nagamatsu |
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | DS チクタクロック[1] DS Chikutakurokku |
DS Ticking Clock |
