World 3 Map (Water Land)
- This article is about the musical theme fromSuper Mario Bros. 3. For the world where this theme plays, seeWater Land. For other third worlds in theSuper Mario franchise, seeWorld 3.
| "World 3 Map (Water Land)" | |
|---|---|
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| Composed by: Koji Kondo | |
| First appearance | Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988) |
| Latest appearance | Mario Kart World (2025) |
"World 3 Map (Water Land)"[1] is a musical theme composed byKoji Kondo forSuper Mario Bros. 3, where it plays in the overworld map forWater Land, the thirdworld of the game.
A similar melody has appeared in theThe Legend of Zelda franchise as the "Fairy Fountain" theme. However, in a 2004 interview with Kondo, he claimed that the similarity between the two themes is coincidental.[2]
Arrangements of the bassline are often used for beach-themedMario Kart course themes such as "Koopa Beach" fromSuper Mario Kart and "Cheep Cheep Lagoon" fromMario Kart 7.
History[edit]
Super Mario series[edit]
Super Mario Bros. 3[edit]
Super Mario Bros. 3 marks the first appearance of "World 3 Map (Water Land)". It is also included in the official albumsSuper Mario World andGame Sound Museum: Super Mario Bros. 3.
Super Mario All-Stars[edit]
In theSNESremake ofSuper Mario Bros. 3 inSuper Mario All-Stars,Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World, andSuper Mario All-Stars Limited Edition, an arrangement of "World 3 Map (Water Land)" plays for the same purpose as in the original game.
 World 3 Map (Sea Side) - The arrangement heard inSuper Mario All-Stars | File info 0:30 |
Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3[edit]
In theGame Boy Advance remake ofSuper Mario Bros. 3,Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3, an arrangement of "World 3 Map (Water Land)" plays for the same purpose as in the original game.
| World 3 Map (Water Land) - The arrangement heard inSuper Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 | File info 0:30 |
The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3[edit]
Three different arrangements of "World 3 Map (Water Land)" can be heard inThe Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3, as the show is based onSuper Mario Bros. 3.
The first arrangement plays in "The Beauty of Kootie", during the scene whereLady Fettuccini Alfredo introduces herself toMario andLuigi. It is a slower, serene arrangement of the theme.
The second arrangement plays in "Reign Storm", during the scene wherePrincess Toadstool andToad arrive atHawaii, and the scene whereCutter is introduced. This arrangement is closer to the original composition's tempo, but plays at a lower key.
The third arrangement plays in "7 Continents for 7 Koopas", as Mario, Luigi, and Toad run after theDoom Ship. This arrangement is faster in tempo, and plays at a much higher key.
Mario Kart World[edit]
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InMario Kart World, abig band jazz medley arrangement of "World 1 Map (Grass Land)", "World 2 Map (Desert Land)", "World 5 Map (Sky Land) - In the Sky", "World 7 Map (Pipe Land)", and "World 3 Map (Water Land)" fromSuper Mario Bros. 3 can play inFree Roam. It is titled the "Overworld Medley" in the game's pause menu.
List ofSuper Mario appearances[edit]
| Work | System | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Bros. 3 | Nintendo Entertainment System | 1988 | Original | "World 3 Map (Water Land)"[1] | Koji Kondo |
| Super Mario All-Stars | Super Nintendo Entertainment System | 1993 | Arrangement | Soyo Oka | |
| Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World | Super Nintendo Entertainment System | 1994 | Past arrangement (Super Mario All-Stars) | Soyo Oka | |
| Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 | Game Boy Advance | 2003 | Arrangement | Taiju Suzuki | |
| Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition | Wii | 2010 | Past arrangement (Super Mario All-Stars) | Soyo Oka | |
| Mario Kart World | Nintendo Switch 2 | 2025 | Arrangement | "Overworld Medley"[3] |
Film and television[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 | 1990 | Arrangement | Michael Tavera |
Albums[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario World | 1991 | Original | 「マップ3ワールド」 (Mappu 3 Wārudo) | Koji Kondo |
| Game Sound Museum: Super Mario Bros. 3 | 2004 | Original | 「マップ3ワールド」 (Mappu 3 Wārudo) | Koji Kondo |
Other media[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Music | 2025[a] | Original | "World 3 Map (Water Land)" | Koji Kondo |
- ^Added on March 9, 2025
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | マップ3ワールド（海の国）[1] Mappu 3 Wārudo (Umi no Kuni) | Map 3 World (Sea Land) |
Notes[edit]
- "World 3 Map (Water Land)" is the only map theme fromSuper Mario Bros. 3 that does not play in a title card sequence forThe Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3.
References[edit]
- ^abcNintendo Music
- ^2004.Koji Kondo – 2001 Composer Interview.shmuplations. Retrieved March 19, 2025. (Archived March 13, 2025, 19:32:56 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
- ^Mario Kart World pause menu
