Title Theme (Humming)
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| "Title Theme (Humming)" | |||
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| "Title Theme (Humming)" in Luigi's Mansion (without Luigi's humming) | |||
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| Composed by: Kazumi Totaka[1] | |||
| Key | A minor | ||
| First appearance | Luigi's Mansion (2001) | ||
| Latest appearance | Mario Kart World (2025) | ||
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"Title Theme (Humming)",[2] also known as "Luigi's Mansion"[1] or "Main Theme",[3] is a musical theme composed by Kazumi Totaka for Luigi's Mansion. It is a suspenseful piece played in A minor at a moderato tempo. This theme is often used as a leitmotif for the Luigi's Mansion series as a whole and occasionally even Luigi himself in subsequent games and other media in the Super Mario franchise.
"Title Theme (Humming)" features Luigi humming the lead melody. In-game, the theme plays when Luigi is in a dark hallway of the mansion and not actively engaged in combat, with Luigi occasionally humming along as it plays, sounding more distressed as his HP gets closer to zero. In dark rooms, the music goes silent as Luigi continues to hum the theme. Contrary to the name, this theme has a completely different melody from the actual "Title Theme" of the game.
History[edit]
Luigi's Mansion series[edit]
Luigi's Mansion[edit]
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- Main article: Professor E. Gadd's Lab (theme)
Luigi's Mansion marks the first appearance of "Title Theme (Humming)". It is also included in the official albums Nintendo Sound Selection Vol.3: B-Side Music and The Year of Luigi Sound Selection. The game also features several additional arrangements of the theme.
A brief arrangement of "Title Theme (Humming)" plays during the opening cutscene when the mansion is shown for the first time. It is titled "Opening Scene" in the Nintendo Music app.
A short arrangement of "Title Theme (Humming)" plays during the cutscene where Professor E. Gadd meets Luigi for the first time. It is titled "Professor E. Gadd and the Poltergust 3000" in the Nintendo Music app. This arrangement is played on a theremin.
An arrangement of "Title Theme (Humming)" with a different melody for the second half of the theme plays in Professor E. Gadd's Lab. It is titled "Professor E. Gadd's Lab" in the Nintendo Music app.
When Luigi enters a lit room, the background music goes silent while he whistles the lead melody of "Title Theme (Humming)".
A chiptune of "Title Theme (Humming)" plays when Professor E. Gadd calls Luigi through the Game Boy Horror. It is titled "Game Boy Horror Ringtone" in the Nintendo Music app.
A different chiptune arrangement of "Title Theme (Humming)" plays during calls on the Game Boy Horror. It is titled "Chatting with Professor E. Gadd" in the Nintendo Music app.
A harp arrangement of "Title Theme (Humming)" plays when Luigi is outside of the mansion or in the Observatory after looking at the moon.
A piano arrangement of "Title Theme (Humming)" plays when Luigi is standing outside of the Conservatory before defeating Melody Pianissima.
A brief arrangement of "Title Theme (Humming)" plays during the cutscene when Luigi is trapped in the Astral Hall. It is titled "Light the Candles" in the Nintendo Music app.
In the Clockwork Room, the clocks on the right side of the room play an arrangement of "Title Theme (Humming)" when the player interacts with them.
One of three brief arrangements of "Title Theme (Humming)" plays when Luigi's NEW Mansion is built with either Rank A, Ranks B-G, or Rank H, respectively. They are titled "Ending: Your Mansion is Complete", "Ending: Welcome to Luigi's New Mansion", and "Ending: The Haunted Mansion Disappeared" respectively in the Nintendo Music app.
A brief arrangement of "Title Theme (Humming)" plays in the Game Over screen. It is titled "Good Night! (Game Over)" in the Nintendo Music app.
"Title Theme (Humming)" and all of the aforementioned arrangements return in the Nintendo 3DS remake for the same purposes.
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Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon / Luigi's Mansion 2 HD[edit]
In Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon and the Nintendo Switch port, Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, a brief arrangement of "Title Theme (Humming)" plays when Professor E. Gadd prompts Luigi to use the Dark-Light Device to free Mario from his painting. This arrangement is in the key of A♭ minor and ends in a B-diminished triad.
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Luigi's Mansion 3[edit]
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Luigi's Mansion 3 features four arrangements of "Title Theme (Humming)".
The first arrangement is used for the Virtual Boo's ringtone and consists of a compressed square synthesizer melody played in C minor and an allegretto tempo.
The second is a disco jazz arrangement of "Title Theme (Humming)" that can be heard during the boss fight with DJ Phantasmagloria.
The third is an arrangement of the first bar of "Title Theme (Humming)" in F minor and can be heard if Luigi uses the Poltergust G-00 on the tuned glass bottles in the Concession Stand of The Great Stage.
The fourth is a synth pad arrangement played in the key of E minor. It can be heard if Luigi uses the Poltergust G-00 on the records found in the Elevator Hall of The Dance Hall.
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Mario & Luigi series[edit]
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga[edit]
In Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, an arrangement of "Title Theme (Humming)" plays during cutscenes with Professor E. Gadd in the Starbeans Cafe when the lights are off.
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Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time[edit]
In Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time, an arrangement of "Title Theme (Humming)" plays during cutscenes involving Professor E. Gadd.
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Mario Power Tennis / New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis[edit]
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Mario Power Tennis and the Wii port, New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis, feature two arrangements of "Title Theme (Humming)" arranged by Motoi Sakuraba.
A short arrangement of "Title Theme (Humming)" plays during the court introduction sequence for Luigi's Mansion Court.
A longer arrangement of "Title Theme (Humming)" with added vocals plays in Luigi's Mansion Court in the Exhibition mode. It is titled 「ルイージマンションコート」 (Ruīji Manshon Kōto, "Luigi Mansion Court") in official album The Year of Luigi Sound Selection.
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Mario Party series[edit]
Mario Party 6[edit]
In Mario Party 6, brief arrangements of "Title Theme (Humming)" are incorporated in the themes that play in the board E. Gadd's Garage during daytime and nighttime respectively. They are titled "E. Gadd's Garage" and "Night at the Garage" respectively in the game's sound test.
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Mario Party 10[edit]
- "Luigi's Theme" redirects here. For other musical themes associated with and/or named after Luigi, see Category:Luigi's themes.
In Mario Party 10, an arrangement of "Title Theme (Humming)" plays whenever Luigi's amiibo is being controlled in the amiibo Party mode. It is titled "Luigi's Theme" in the game's sound test.
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Super Smash Bros. series[edit]
Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, an orchestral arrangement of "Title Theme (Humming)" arranged by Shogo Sakai can play in the Luigi's Mansion stage. It is titled "Luigi's Mansion Theme" in the game's sound test. In the second half of the arrangement, a pipe organ plays the backing melody while a choir vocalizes the main motif.
A Western-styled arrangement of "Title Theme (Humming)" littered with fermata-induced rests plays during Luigi's introduction in The Subspace Emissary.
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Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[edit]
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In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, a medley arrangement of "Professor E. Gadd's Lab" and "Title Theme (Humming)" arranged by Hiroyuki Kawada can play in the Luigi's Mansion stage. It is titled "Luigi's Mansion Series Medley" in the game's sound test. "Luigi's Mansion Theme" from Super Smash Bros. Brawl also returns and can play in the same stage.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, a faster-paced orchestral medley arrangement of "Title Theme (Humming)" and "Professor E. Gadd's Lab" arranged by Maasa Miyoshi can play in any Super Smash Bros.-series and Super Mario-series stage. It is titled "Main Theme - Luigi's Mansion" in the game's sound test. This arrangement also quotes the option selection sound effect and "Staff Credits" from Luigi's Mansion. "Luigi's Mansion Theme" from Super Smash Bros. Brawl and the "Luigi's Mansion Series Medley" from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U also return and can play in the same stages. The former is titled "Main Theme - Luigi's Mansion (Brawl)" in the game's sound test.
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Mario Super Sluggers[edit]
In Mario Super Sluggers, an arrangement of "Title Theme (Humming)" plays in the Luigi's Mansion stadium. It is titled 「ルイージマンション球場」 (Ruīji Manshon Kyūjō, "Luigi Mansion Stadium") in official album The Year of Luigi Sound Selection.
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Nintendo Land[edit]
Nintendo Land features several arrangements of "Title Theme (Humming)".
The jingle heard when approaching the Luigi's Ghost Mansion attraction gate is a brief arrangement of "Title Theme (Humming)".
A slow E minor arrangement of "Title Theme (Humming)" played mainly on vibraphone and cello plays on the Main Floor stage.
All three fanfares that play at the end of a game are different arrangements of "Title Theme (Humming)" with a repeating chord at the end. Which arrangement plays depends on if the Ghost or the Trackers win, or if there is a draw.
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Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge[edit]
In Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge, two different arrangements of "Title Theme (Humming)" play in the levels of Moonlight Mansion. The first arrangement is faithful to the original and plays in the Luigi 1 and Luigi 3 levels. The second arrangement incorporates the beat heard in Warped Mansion's third track from Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! and plays in the Luigi 2 and Luigi 4 levels.
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WarioWare: Get It Together![edit]
In WarioWare: Get It Together!, an excerpt of "Title Theme (Humming)" plays in the Luigi's Mansion microgame.
Mario Strikers: Battle League[edit]
In Mario Strikers: Battle League, a metal arrangement of "Title Theme (Humming)" is one of two themes that can play when both halves of the stadium are Spooky Mansion.
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie[edit]
In The Super Mario Bros. Movie, a brief arrangement of "Title Theme (Humming)" arranged by Brian Tyler plays when Luigi is exploring the Darklands. It is titled "The Darklands" in the film's official soundtrack.
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Mario Kart World[edit]
In Mario Kart World, a swing arrangement of "Title Theme (Humming)" can play in Free Roam during the day.
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Other appearances[edit]
Nintendo Sound Selection Vol.3: B-Side Music[edit]
The Nintendo Sound Selection Vol.3: B-Side Music compilation album features a unique piano arrangement of "Title Theme (Humming)" arranged by Hajime Wakai and with vocals done by Takayuki Hashida. It is titled 「ルイージマンション」 (Ruīji Manshon, "Luigi's Mansion").
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LINE[edit]
The Super Mario's Relaxing Life LINE sticker set features Luigi humming "Title Theme (Humming)" over a sticker of himself taking a bath.
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LEGO Super Mario[edit]
The LEGO Super Mario sets feature an arrangement of "Title Theme (Humming)" that plays through the interactive characters' speakers when starting a course using the Lab and Poltergust set.
Gallery[edit]
Image for "Opening Scene" from Luigi's Mansion on Nintendo Music
Image for "Professor E. Gadd's Lab" from Luigi's Mansion on Nintendo Music
List of Super Mario appearances[edit]
Games[edit]
| Work | System | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luigi's Mansion | Nintendo GameCube | 2001 | Original | "Title Theme (Humming)"[2] | Kazumi Totaka |
| Arrangement | "Professor E. Gadd's Lab"[2] | ||||
| "Opening Scene"[2] | |||||
| "Professor E. Gadd and the Poltergust 3000"[2] | |||||
| "Game Boy Horror Ringtone"[2] | |||||
| "Chatting with Professor E. Gadd"[2] | |||||
| "Light the Candles"[2] | |||||
| "Good Night! (Game Over)"[2] | |||||
| "Ending: The Haunted Mansion Disappeared"[2] | |||||
| "Ending: Welcome to Luigi's New Mansion"[2] | |||||
| "Ending: Your Mansion Is Complete"[2] | |||||
| Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga | Game Boy Advance | 2003 | Arrangement | Yoko Shimomura | |
| Mario Power Tennis | Nintendo GameCube | 2004 | Arrangement | 「ルイージマンションコート」 (Ruīji Manshon Kōto)[3] | Motoi Sakuraba |
| Mario Party 6 | Nintendo GameCube | 2004 | Arrangement | "E. Gadd's Garage"[4] | |
| "Night at the Garage"[4] | |||||
| Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time | Nintendo DS | 2005 | Arrangement | Yoko Shimomura | |
| Super Smash Bros. Brawl | Wii | 2008 | Arrangement | "Luigi's Mansion Theme"[5] | Shogo Sakai |
| Mario Super Sluggers | Wii | 2008 | Arrangement | 「ルイージマンション球場」 (Ruīji Manshon Kyūjō)[3] | |
| New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis | Wii | 2009 | Past arrangement (Mario Power Tennis) | 「ルイージマンションコート」 (Ruīji Manshon Kōto)[3] | Motoi Sakuraba |
| Nintendo Land | Wii U | 2012 | Arrangement | Ryo Nagamatsu | |
| Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon | Nintendo 3DS | 2013 | Arrangement | ||
| Super Smash Bros. for Wii U | Wii U | 2014 | Arrangement | "Luigi's Mansion Series Medley"[6] | Hiroyuki Kawada |
| Past arrangement (Super Smash Bros. Brawl) | "Luigi's Mansion Theme"[6] | Shogo Sakai | |||
| Mario Party 10 | Wii U | 2015 | Arrangement | "Luigi's Theme"[7] | |
| Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge | Nintendo 3DS, Wii U | 2016 | Arrangement | James Phillipsen | |
| Luigi's Mansion | Nintendo 3DS | 2018 | Original | "Title Theme (Humming)"[2] | Kazumi Totaka |
| Past arrangement (Luigi's Mansion [Nintendo GameCube]) | "Opening Scene"[2] | ||||
| "Professor E. Gadd and the Poltergust 3000"[2] | |||||
| "Game Boy Horror Ringtone"[2] | |||||
| "Chatting with Professor E. Gadd"[2] | |||||
| "Light the Candles"[2] | |||||
| "Good Night! (Game Over)"[2] | |||||
| "Ending: The Haunted Mansion Disappeared"[2] | |||||
| "Ending: Welcome to Luigi's New Mansion"[2] | |||||
| "Ending: Your Mansion Is Complete"[2] | |||||
| Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | Nintendo Switch | 2018 | Arrangement | "Main Theme - Luigi's Mansion"[8] | Maasa Miyoshi |
| Past arrangement (Super Smash Bros. Brawl) | "Main Theme - Luigi's Mansion (Brawl)"[8] | Shogo Sakai | |||
| Past arrangement (Super Smash Bros. for Wii U) | "Luigi's Mansion Series Medley"[8] | Hiroyuki Kawada | |||
| Luigi's Mansion 3 | Nintendo Switch | 2019 | Arrangement | ||
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| WarioWare: Get It Together! | Nintendo Switch | 2021 | Original | Kazumi Totaka | |
| Mario Strikers: Battle League | Nintendo Switch | 2022 | Arrangement | ||
| Luigi's Mansion 2 HD | Nintendo Switch | 2024 | Past arrangement (Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon) | ||
| Mario Kart World | Nintendo Switch 2 | 2025 | Arrangement | "Title Theme (Humming)"[9] |
Film and television[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Super Mario Bros. Movie | 2023 | Arrangement | "The Darklands"[10] | Brian Tyler |
Albums[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Sound Selection Vol.3: B-Side Music | 2005 | Original | 「ルイージマンション」 (Ruīji Manshon) | Kazumi Totaka |
| Arrangement | 「ルイージマンション」 (Ruīji Manshon) | Hajime Wakai | ||
| The Year of Luigi Sound Selection | 2013 | Original | 「メインテーマ」 (Mein Tēma) | Kazumi Totaka |
| Past arrangement (Mario Power Tennis) | 「ルイージマンションコート」 (Ruīji Manshon Kōto) | Motoi Sakuraba | ||
| Past arrangement (Mario Super Sluggers) | 「ルイージマンション球場」 (Ruīji Manshon Kyūjō) | |||
| The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | 2023 | Past arrangement (The Super Mario Bros. Movie) | "The Darklands" | Brian Tyler |
Other media[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
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| LINE | 2017[11] | Vocalization | Charles Martinet | |
| LEGO Super Mario | 2022[12] | Arrangement | ||
| Nintendo Music | 2025[a] | Original | "Title Theme (Humming)"[2] | Kazumi Totaka |
| Past arrangement (Luigi's Mansion [Nintendo GameCube]) | "Opening Scene" | |||
| "Professor E. Gadd and the Poltergust 3000" | ||||
| "Game Boy Horror Ringtone" | ||||
| "Chatting with Professor E. Gadd" | ||||
| "Light the Candles" | ||||
| "Good Night! (Game Over)" | ||||
| "Ending: The Haunted Mansion Disappeared" | ||||
| "Ending: Welcome to Luigi's New Mansion" | ||||
| "Ending: Your Mansion Is Complete" |
- ^ Added on April 7, 2025
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Note(s) | Ref. |
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| Japanese | メインテーマ(鼻歌) Mein Tēma (Hanauta) |
Main Theme (Humming) | [2] | |
| ルイージマンション Ruīji Manshon |
Luigi's Mansion | [1] | ||
| メインテーマ Mein Tēma |
Main Theme | [3] |
Notes[edit]
- On the Nintendo Music app, "Title Theme (Humming)" is labeled as "Selects", classifying it as one "of the very best tracks from the Nintendo Music library", originating from Luigi's Mansion. "Title Theme (Humming)" shares this title with "Opening Scene" and "Professor E. Gadd's Lab".
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Nintendo Sound Selection Vol.3: B-Side Music
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x Nintendo Music
- ^ a b c d e The Year of Luigi Sound Selection
- ^ a b Mario Party 6 sound test
- ^ Super Smash Bros. Brawl sound test
- ^ a b Super Smash Bros. for Wii U sound test
- ^ Mario Party 10 sound test
- ^ a b c Super Smash Bros. Ultimate sound test
- ^ Mario Kart World pause menu
- ^ The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
- ^ Ganos, Lauren (October 19, 2017). Super Mario’s Relaxing Life | Line Sticker Showcase. Nintendo Wire (English). Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ Nintendo of America (January 2, 2022). LEGO® Super Mario™ - Luigi's Mansion™ Expansion Set: Ready for a frightfully fun adventure?. YouTube. Retrieved May 30, 2026.