DK Island (theme)
| "DK Island" | |
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| Composed by: Grant Kirkhope | |
| First appearance | Donkey Kong 64 (1999) |
| Latest appearance | Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush (2025) |
"DK Island"[1] is a musical theme composed byGrant Kirkhope forDonkey Kong 64 that plays onDK Island in the game's hub world,DK Isles.
History[edit]
This section is astub. Please considerexpanding it to include any missing information.Specifics: Include piano reprise by Grant Kirkhope from the Mario + Rabbids episode of "Melodies of Gaming" on GameXplain
Donkey Kong 64[edit]
Donkey Kong 64 marks the first appearance of "DK Island." Arrangements of the theme are played depending on the player's location withinDK Isles.
TheBonus Barrels inHideout Helm feature a frantic arrangement of "DK Island."
An arrangement of "DK Island" plays during the cutscene in whichKing K. Rool attempts to flee on hisKremling craft. Another arrangement plays during the game'sstaff credits, titled "Kong-clusion" inDa Banana Bunch: The Original Donkey Kong 64 Soundtrack. A third arrangement plays during the game's alternate ending cutscene unlocked by achieving 101%completion.
 DK's Tree House - The arrangement heard inDonkey Kong 64 | File info 0:30 |
| DK Isles: Jungle Japes - The arrangement heard inDonkey Kong 64 | File info 0:21 |
| DK Isles: Angry Aztec - The arrangement heard inDonkey Kong 64 | File info 0:27 |
| DK Isles: Crocodile Isle - The arrangement heard inDonkey Kong 64 | File info 0:30 |
| DK Isles: Frantic Factory - The arrangement heard inDonkey Kong 64 | File info 0:30 |
| DK Isles: Gloomy Galleon - The arrangement heard inDonkey Kong 64 | File info 0:30 |
| DK Isles: Fungi Forest - The arrangement heard inDonkey Kong 64 | File info 0:30 |
| DK Isles: Crystal Caves - The arrangement heard inDonkey Kong 64 | File info 0:30 |
| DK Isles: Creepy Castle - The arrangement heard inDonkey Kong 64 | File info 0:30 |
| DK Isles: Hideout Helm - The arrangement heard inDonkey Kong 64 | File info 0:30 |
| DK Isles: Snide's H.Q. - The arrangement heard inDonkey Kong 64 | File info 0:30 |
| Hideout Helm: Bonus Barrel - The arrangement heard inDonkey Kong 64 | File info 0:10 |
| K. Rool's Escape - The arrangement heard inDonkey Kong 64 | File info 0:23 |
| Kong-clusion - The arrangement heard inDonkey Kong 64 | File info 0:26 |
| Epilogue - The arrangement heard inDonkey Kong 64 | File info 0:30 |
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle[edit]
In theDonkey Kong Adventure DLC expansion ofMario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, an arrangement of "DK Island" by Grant Kirkhope plays outside of battles inBanana Lagoon.
| Banana Lagoon - The arrangement heard inMario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle | File info 0:28 |
Donkey Kong Bananza[edit]
In theDK Island & Emerald Rush DLC expansion forDonkey Kong Bananza, an arrangement of "DK Island" plays onDK Island, likewise titled "DK Island (Daytime)." Itsdisc is unlocked by visiting DK Island for the first time. Another arrangement, titled "DK Island (Sunset)", plays after the player gets 2000 Evaluation Points.
| DK Island (Daytime) - The arrangement heard inDonkey Kong Bananza | File info 0:30 |
Other appearances[edit]
Rare Treats: DONKEY KONG 64 Revisited[edit]
An arrangement of "DK Island" by Grant Kirkhope is featured inRare Treats: DONKEY KONG 64 Revisited.
List ofSuper Mario appearances[edit]
Games[edit]
| Work | System | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
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| Donkey Kong 64 | Nintendo 64 | 1999 | Original | "DK Island"[1] | Grant Kirkhope |
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| Arrangement | "Kong-clusion"[2] | Grant Kirkhope | |||
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| Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle | Nintendo Switch | 2018[a] | Arrangement | Grant Kirkhope | |
| Donkey Kong Bananza | Nintendo Switch 2 | 2025[b] | Arrangement | "DK Island (Daytime)"[3] | |
| "DK Island (Sunset)"[3] |
- ^Added inDonkey Kong Adventure on June 26, 2018
- ^Added inDonkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush on September 12, 2025
Albums[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donkey Kong 64 Official Soundtrack | 1999 | Original | "DK Island" | Grant Kirkhope |
| Donkey Kong 64 Soundtrack CD | Original | "DK's Island Theme" | Grant Kirkhope | |
| Da Banana Bunch: The Original Donkey Kong 64 Soundtrack | Past arrangement (Donkey Kong 64) | "Kong-clusion" | Grant Kirkhope | |
| Rare Treats: DONKEY KONG 64 Revisited | 2024 | Arrangement | "DK Island" | Grant Kirkhope |
Notes[edit]
- The main theme of DK Isles was composed to be a theme inBanjo-Kazooie, likely while it was still known as Project Dream. The theme was titled "Lost" by the composer of bothBanjo-Kazooie andDonkey Kong 64,Grant Kirkhope.[4]
References[edit]
- ^abDonkey Kong 64 Official Soundtrack
- ^Da Banana Bunch: The Original Donkey Kong 64 Soundtrack
- ^abDonkey Kong Bananza Sound Test
- ^TCRF.Development:Banjo-Kazooie § Music Tracks.The Cutting Room Floor (English). Retrieved November 3, 2025.
