Kazumi Totaka (戸高一生, Totaka Kazumi), born 1967 is a music composer for many… Read Full Bio ↴Kazumi Totaka (戸高一生, Totaka Kazumi), born 1967 is a music composer for many major Nintendo games, including Mario Paint and Animal Crossing. He occasionally also does voice acting for Nintendo games, including Yoshi from the Mario and Yoshi series.

Totaka's Song

The infamous "Kazumi Totaka's Song" is a short, looping song, earliest cited feature in X, that has been heard in almost every game he has worked on. Such games include Mario Paint, Animal Crossing, Animal Crossing: Wild World, Link's Awakening, Yoshi Touch & Go, Super Mario Land 2, Virtual Boy Wario Land, Pikmin 2, Luigi's Mansion, and Yoshi's Story.

Other games which Kazumi Totaka has worked on, but have unconfirmed appearances of the song, include Wii Sports, Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3, and Wave Race 64.

Animal Crossing series

To hear the song in Animal Crossing or Animal Crossing: Wild World, enter the request "K.K. Song" from K.K. Slider between 8pm and midnight on Saturday nights. You will also receive an aircheck to listen to in your house (requesting is not required in Wild World). K.K. Slider has the real name of Totakeke, which is Totaka's name shortened in Japanese. Totakeke is said to be an animal version caricature of Totaka. This name could be derived from how Totaka's name is said in Japanese (the last name coming first), Totaka Kazumi.

The Summit
Kazumi Totaka Lyrics

We have lyrics for 'The Summit' by these artists:

Avi Kaplan Keep walking, keep talking, keep climbing to the summit Keep…
AzizTheShake What’s my mothafuckin name? (A, A, A) Whats my mothafuckin n…
B.H. Here we go here we go 西も東もディビジョンディビジョン繋ぐこのマイカフォン老いも若き…
Bear McCreary Fylg minni Rödd Er þér lýsir um nótt Hann þarf þinn styrk þú…
breaths We'll never see it With our eyes closed Something we failed …
Divisions Here we go here we go 西も東もディビジョンディビジョン繋ぐこのマイカフォン老いも若き…
Frank Sinatra Las Vegas, Nev You know why I fly up there so…
House of Lords THE SUMMIT HymasChristianBell Now you're at the crossroads …
Ofln - Spiritbox I was looking for the wrong way out Empty road is…

Sgàile Delusion in the shades of grey When we're told to always…
SpiritBox I was looking for the wrong way out Empty road is…

The lyrics are frequently found in the comments by searching or by filtering for lyric videos

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Comments from YouTube:

@TurnTheHeatonNow

3y↑335

Some nights when I was a kid, my mum and I would finish a run-through of Yoshi's story and leave the ending music playing for me to fall asleep to. What a fantastic cover of a gorgeous tune.

@eduardocardenas5695

3y↑35

your mom has a beautiful heart ✨

@giamma3605

2y↑8

:') made me cry

@BlaecOleander

2y↑4

@Giamma Me too 😅

@minero1775

2y↑8

that's so wholesome what a lovely memory 😇

@VideInfra

Damn that's heartwarming.

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@RockGuitarist1

3y↑609

We may only get 1-2 PPF videos per year but every one of them are complete bangers when they come around.

@ovinophile

3y↑17

And yet he has to maintain those fingernails year round!

@bub_or_whatever2060

3y↑5

@ovinophile so true

@nintenster

2y↑4

You could say he's...backed up.

@eternalgamer9270

2y↑1

@oh banana "Snicker", ahhh so humor isn't COMPLETELY dead yet...😌 Now THAT'S a relief.😉 (btw, I really did mean that as a compliment and not sarcasm, just in case this comment is ever misunderstood eventually.😰)

@roienn777

3y↑310

That nose flute was an excellent choice for replicating the voices. Didn't expect that.

@jcabeza4248

3y↑31

I remember the yoshis singing this part almost made me cry not gonna lie T_T

@hobbified

3y↑20

That's some mighty fine flutin', boy.

@QuintessentialWalrus

3y↑40

Half the fun of PPF is learning about weird new instruments you've never heard of before lol

@MarMaxGaming

3y↑2

@hobbified hahah chief wiggum… nice!

@PoopPoopFart

3y↑65

Thank you! The first thing I tried was a kazoo pitched up an octave, but it was a little TOO accurate, so I fell back on the nose flutes.

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@lesbehan4007

3y↑524

He has returned with another god like cover

@58209

3y↑15

9 months since the last upload. i assumed it was a random old video on my front page before i noticed the "23 minutes ago".

@7rayson

Definitely not god like. This cover is complete and utterly trash. It barely sounds anything alike to the original. Worthless peasent you have obviously never heard good music.

@Fritzafella

2y↑2

We've got a bit of an argument here so I'll give y'all a good middle ground.
We got yet another Steaming Pile of Quality Content

@lesbehan4007

2y↑1

@Harold Robbinson it's god like because of how much effort he puts into making his covers. But you're entitled to your own opinion ( I know you're only kidding)

@7rayson

2y↑1

@Lesbehan No kitten, I am not kidding I believe this cover was absolutely smelly like turtle balls.

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@kirbyhm

3y↑208

Like farting into the wind, PPF always comes back.

@TomAnderson7

2y↑7

Only the OGs will understand

@renthegigglefox

3y↑83

This song exemplifies child-like wonder and innocence, and is a fond memory of a time when things were simpler. A time when the worries of the world weren't a care at all, and the brutal realities of being an adult weren't even so much as a forethought. I never really thought about it until now, but it was likely this game, Yoshi's Story, that made me such a fan of the technicolored dinosaur, and why Yoshi is my favorite Mario character to this day. The plucky and cute little guys who, despite being afraid, and with the whole, big, mysterious world stacked against them, nevertheless strike out on a grand adventure, writing their own story, overcoming the odds, and winning the day with a smile and a bounce in their step.

@jijueja927

2y↑1

As soon as I played the song and was sent about 17 years to the past, even got some tears. I can say u just spit
straight facts with your comment.

@mightykekistanwarrior7143

38w↑5

I'm a 36-year-old man, and I can honestly say this made me tear up so much. This brought back so many memories of my childhood of such a simpler easier time, Thank you for this.

@freddychopin

3y↑153

It's very important that you understand just how much you enrich my life, PPF. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

@eargandonaa

2y↑51

"The page turned, and the Yoshis grew happier" one of my first N64 games, Yoshi is my favorite character of Mario games. Thanks PPF, another amazing cover <3

@TomFewchuk

3y↑47

Just showed my 67 year old dad this cover (and a bunch of others you've done) because I've grown up hearing him play a bunch of these instruments you have such as nylon acoustic guitar, nylon wound bass guitar, finger piano (which he made for some high school class he taught on design once), melodica (he prefers the long tube version), mandolin (which was passed down from his mum who used to play it) and he's the only other person I knew, until I found you, who has consistently long nails for the guitar picking!

He liked it a lot, commenting especially how accurate these covers were to the original tracks

@PoopPoopFart

3y↑17

That's awesome to hear, thanks for sharing!

@SethWadeMelancon

3y↑98

I could never say enough good things about your covers. They’re precise, stylish and perfectly voiced. If I had the time, I’d be doing this very same thing with it! Your work is legendary to me and I desperately look forward to your next release. Great work, man 👌

@Benz145

3y↑5

Seriously, there’s something to be said about high quality production and this guy nails it.

@topdelinhareviews5478

40w↑5

Thanks PPF, your music calm down my 2 months old son. When he's agitated I play some of your songs and he falls asleep 😊

@NintendoFan

3y↑259

I can't stop crying. :')

@KairuHakubi

3y↑10

Totaka really knows how to elicit the feels.

@TehPwnographer

3y↑2

Hah! Gaaayyeee!!

@stefengreg9233

3y↑1

Same bro ... So nostalgic :(

@KamenRaiden

3y↑3

Man the last time I listened to this song was when I was replaying my save on my super famicom on my last trip to see my family in Japan. I used to go every 2 years after moving to the states but now its been 7 and I have my own family. I need to get back there and share with them everything that I grew up with. This song always hit a certain nostalgic string in my heart. Beautiful rendition.

@sorvetegrelhado2

Tu por aqui cara!
Iae 👋😀

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@thepsyshyster8243

3y↑66

When we need him most, he returns. Always making the best of covers!

@ace131484

2y↑10

Just got done with work for the week. It was an especially hard week for me.
And then i see this.
i am reminded that i'm going to be okay. The tears won't stop, but i welcome them.
i needed this. Thank you

@likeiis

3y↑49

SO happy that Master PPF started incorporating BDSM instruments into his covers!

@Myth1221

3y↑43

The nostalgia is absolutely obliterating me oh my goddddd.

Amazing work as always.

@WaffleClap

3y↑3

Obliterating is the perfect word lol

@EricFontaineJazz

2y↑7

that clarinet entrance at 3:06 sounds beautiful!

@jrvondoom

3y↑54

So glad you’re back bud. Was only talking about you the other day here in Australia. Looking forward to whatever’s next! ✌🏼

@zetsuei18

2y↑11

I made the poor decision of listening to this while at work, and almost cried at my desk.😂
Phenomenal work as always, ppf!!!
A beautiful rendition.

@Hiddenphantom9999

2y↑7

I found this on iTunes the other day and started crying as soon as the recorder came in. It just encapsulates that feeling of youth and splendor you’ll never quite seem to get back.

@ElZamo92

1y↑3

THIS… I felt exactly the same way.

@SooglePlay

3y↑16

心落ち着かせる旋律をありがとうございます。
Thank you for the soothing melody.

あなたの弾くギターが大好きです。
I love the guitar you play.

@PsychoDiesel48

3y↑34

THE KING OF COVERS HAS GRACED US WITH HIS PRESENCE ONCE MORE! <3

@b3yourself91

3y↑31

Now it’s time to listen to all his covers again

@oniroman

3y↑2

Especially the one with the "ha!"

@ValDCX

3y↑1

@Anas H. Chrono Trigger!

@oniroman

3y↑1

@Space Chloé I'm wholesomely impressed 😁

@flujackson604

3y↑53

Beautiful. My son and I are playing this together - I can't wait to show him when he gets home from school!!! Thanks! :)

@MarMaxGaming

3y↑4

That’s awesome!

@flujackson604

3y↑5

@MarMax Gaming Yeah! He's 5 and just loves it, those big fire monsters scare him though so I handle those levels haha :)
EDIT: PS great job on Cranky run 1 life. That is SO impressive dude.

@MarMaxGaming

3y↑2

@Flujackson haha ah man, I could imagine! Definitely was scared of some games and enemies myself growing up.
Mr Jackson I really appreciate you saying that! If I may, I think the most impressive runs on my channel are my unofficial world records where I ran behind our NES bike 🚴 🏃 and beat tough titles like Ninja Gaiden, Contra without the Konami code, and even went up against Battletoads… while running 🤣 was trying to encourage wellness and involve it in gaming, with a unique twist.

@flujackson604

3y↑1

@MarMax Gaming wow, thanks for letting me know. I'll check it out. I subbed of course :)

@luliby2309

3y↑9

I don't even remember this song very much, and I wasn't even the biggest fan of this game, though I did enjoy it, and yet man this song hit so hard. It's so beautiful, it brought me to tears. I should give this game another shot.

@senfpreysl483

3y↑8

Greetings from Germany Bavaria. Pure Nostalgia. Just awesome. Good to see I’m not alone. Here, where I live, nobody understands. Nintendo always was and still is a big part of my life. Ppf, keep up the awesome work. 👍

@robwalden6033

3y↑25

Ugh this hit every nostalgic bone in my body 😭

@WumpaClock

3y↑4

Little did I know that I'd come away from this video crying.
Another fantasmical cover, Mr. Toot!

@quantifiedamalgamation

3y↑7

The legend returns..

@yvendous

3y↑11

Back when we were little kids, my brother beat this game and he got so emotional from this track that we had to hide the game away 😂 I still have that copy of the game and this cover brings a tear to my eye. Good times.

@MarcoFD

3y↑1

owh how that xylophone riff at the end rips through time and space and right to the core of your person to the point where you were a infant.

@youoweadamn

3y↑6

The music is great, but I'm just as impressed by the production quality with every one of your uploads. The audio, the video, the angles... Love it.

@cleitonsilva3021

3y↑37

Sensacional! Amo todos esses vídeos desse canal. Parabéns.

@michaelcrosby7715

2y↑2

PPF, I love your covers man! Thank you for your passion and your work.

@SwaguarTV

2y↑2

The page turned, and the Yoshis grew happier.

@PimDiffy

1y↑1

My wife and I love this song. She’s always loved the N64 and played yoshi story growing up. She lost when she was younger so I bought her a copy of yoshi story while we were dating. I was showing her some of your music cuz I love pretty much everything you do and this song became like a special song for us! I hope you continue to create awesome covers!

@BOCHIsGamer

3y↑1

原作の音に近い楽器できる奏でるこのチャンネルホント好き✨✨✨ もっと評価されろーーーーー！！！

@jadeaaron2003

2y↑9

Yoshi's Story is already my favorite game so my god does this hit hard

@robb1324

3y↑3

As a non-musician who often tries to emulate your piano playing in various amazing songs, I just want to say thank you for the overhead view this time 👍

As always thank you for the amazing songs and getting your hands on really creative and exotic instruments to make these sounds perfectly. Most underrated channel ever!

@pigeonmaster77

2y↑1

Man tears were dropped while listening to this. Glad to see you're back and gave us one of my favorite music pieces from videogames. Thanks for bringing me so much joy with this, you're amazing PPF.

I really wish to see more work coming from you in the future, you never cease to amaze me.

@ninjasec

3y↑10

Was just showing my son this classic game this weekend ❤

@Hoibz

3y↑7

I've been binge watching your covers the last couple of days, and now you post a new one!
Top quality as always

@PhungXuanTu

3y↑4

I didn't know this song could be covered so perfectly, just like my memories all those years ago. Thank you for this!

@LordotheMorning

2y↑1

My wife cries whenever she hears this song. On our honeymoon, I took my Wii with me with Yoshi's Story on the virtual console. My wife didn't have much experience with videogames prior to meeting me, but I had a hunch she would absolutely adore the spooky-cute vibes of this game. I was very right. Can't wait to show her this cover.

@franciamilenarios7283

2y↑2

You made me cry 🥺. Beautiful interpretation 👌🏼❤️

@grayweed7194

3y↑24

I can only imagine the staff roll of mario 64 or star fox 64 done by you, what masterpieces are yet to be heard from you

@Timohtep

2y↑3

If this one made me tear up, I think a cover of the SM64 staff roll might actually kill me. I'm all for finding out

@TrekDelta

All he needs is enough time to do a one man orchestra.

@snailbail2261

3y↑1

👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you for coming back, and with such a beautiful take on the heart filled classic. ❤️

@PastryGator

2y↑1

It's easy to wish you posted more, but the production quality on your content is so high now, I can't imagine the effort it takes. They're always worth the wait!!

@davidcalpe3454

11w

Hi. Must be very satisfactory to know that you took a beautiful piece, and created the best version EVER. Congratulations, and thanks.

@Dr_Mel

27w↑1

I can't listen to this too often. Every time I do I become a complete wreck for some reason. It's inconsolable beauty.

@albertomalavassiviales3452

3y↑4

Ah Yoshi’s Story was the first game I owned as a child, this is an amazing rendition PPF! … now if you excuse me I have to go replay Yoshi’s Story as a 33 year old

@Nate1010

3y↑4

My eyes welled up listening to this and I'm not entirely sure why.

Thank you once again

@Guuzaka

3y↑4

This was so sweet, beautiful, and nostalgic. 🥚🌳🍎👏🏾

@LividLumps

3y↑4

I don’t want you to ever leave me for that long ever again.

@scotthenthorn

13w

Thank you for bringing an incredible rendition to life. This song will always make my heart swell.

@7thchamber94

3y↑2

Thank you for the flood of nostalgia all your covers bring. It always brings me back to those cold Saturday mornings, wrapped up in a blanket, sat on the floor, playing the games of my childhood.

@ulisesvargasmoreno3839

After many times of hearing this, this is the first time I nottice the quality of the recording. With headphones, you can feel all the noises in an atmospheric sorround very well balanced and detailes. Awesome dude

@imafatwhiteguy

2y↑1

Me and an old coworker used to always listen to your videos at work. I'm so glad whenever i see the notification pop up saying you have released a new video. You are totally one of my fave youtubers and I just love all the videos you put out!! I play these on spotify all the time as i am driving as well. Thank you for all of the great videos and all the great years of listening to you :D I've been subscribed now for a solid 11-12 years and will always have that bell clicked :D

@biggallcaps

3y↑9

Yay! I'm so glad when you post PPF, great job with this one as always

@KingCalumari

3y↑4

This was absolutely fantastic. The use of every single instrument made this even better. I also love your shirt :)

@Marianoejar

3y↑1

I checked like 2 days ago when was your last upload, I thought you had retired! Glad to see you again with a childhood classic

@TriWahyu45

3y↑3

FINALLY 🔥😆, you are my favorite youtuber, i like the way you mix that istrument, i want to learn that 😆

@ColdheartDunther

3y↑6

This piece of music doesn't get enough covers, thanks!

@ShadyMcKnight

3y↑2

Another classic rendition by PoopPoopFart

@chanmanarthur8068

It's been so long since I've seen one of your videos. Every one I've seen holds up perfectly all the way back. You're an amazing artist. Thank you for your craft

@FrogSkinner101

2y↑1

My son & I listen to all of your Banjo Kazooie covers. He is mesmerized by all the instruments & upbeat sounds. I know these videos are a lot of work but thank you very much for your craftmanship & attention to detail.

@Benz145

I’ve been missing your videos. This was amazing! Earned a spot on my ‘PPF Favorites’ playlist.

@JayQuilson

3y↑2

I've never even played this dang gsme before but something about that flute/clarinet combo that really scratches the nostalgia bone.

@NostalJackMusic

3y↑3

Gonna bring a tear to my eye :’) I loved this game as a little kid and the soundtrack may be a little all over the place, but these main motifs and beyond brilliant…

@victorparra1353

One of my favorite covers ever. Thank you for all your hard work. So beautiful!

@PCRageGamer

3y↑3

So glad to see another video from you. It always warms my heart and reminds me of the good times with family, friends and loved ones. Keep up the amazing work ppf!

@JustAryk

3y↑3

This is so delightful. Such a wonderful tune to hear this morning. Thank you for this.

@jimmybobfred696

Gorgeous. That oboe at the end was an excellent decision. :) Glad to have you back, PPF

@Yoshi1up

3y↑1

Amazing job, man!
1:23 "The assssshooooole" 🎶

EVERYBODY NOW! 2:02 🎶 🎵

@mooseymoose

3y↑3

Well that just made my day! Waking up to a new PPF tune! Edit; that nose flute chorus tho!

@fernbear3950

2y↑1

Well, that was a dam of emotion I did not expect to burst right there. Thank you.

@SquexzXD

19w↑1

Idk why but if i listen this a nostalgia wave hits me and i just cry

@butthemeatwasbad

Your attention to detail is above and beyond. Thank you for this performance.

@rubendudink9968

3y↑1

That intro hit me with the feels man, so beautifull. Amazing cover as always man!

@danilonunez9363

2y↑1

Bro, you really touched my heart 🥲. Thank you is not enough.

@erievanillacoffee6048

This ending have always made me cry. What a fantastic work you made!

@latemammoth

this one really gets to me. this has always been my favorite video game song. this one specifically reminds me not only of a simpler time, but a longing for a simpler time as a jaded adult. beautiful beautiful stuff poop poop fart thank you.

@chinsin24

i love this so much. PPF always captures the soul of the music/game so well.

@tazaycharla3426

3y↑2

The Return of the King

@NicoMendozaMusic

Just when I thought there was no way your quality would get better. Crystal clear video!

@santiagojoseperdomocasabla5123

3y↑5

¡Bienvenido de vuelta! Se extrañaban mucho tus interpretaciones maravillosas de estos clásicos. Siempre te escucho para hacer cualquier actividad y comparto tu música. Muchos saludos desde Colombia PPF.

@N7Gambler

Thanks for being an amazing artist n posting these videos on YouTube you brightened a lot of my days.

@NotSoSara4764

30w

That was so beautiful it actually brought me to tears! Absolutely outstanding! ❤️

@rossmurray6532

30w

This brings a tear to my eye.
Thanks man, it's wonderful.

@toadisbad1746

2y↑1

You actually inspired me to play new instruments, Melodica, Banjo, and Guitar. It fascinates me about the amount of work you do and how you do it. I remember i would always play your 'Spiral Mountain' cover almost everyday.

Edit: i mispelled inspired as expired.

@sheraz24

3y↑2

I never comment on videos, but imma write one for you Mr. Fart - thank you for this. Wish you all the best and await seeing your familiar face one day when you have the chance and the inspiration to do another cover. For now, this one is on loop...

@shmallowlol

You have no idea how much I missed your stuff dude. Seriously.. it's incredible what you do.

@ferroussoul

2y↑1

If they ever remake these you need to be tapped to do the arrangements. Amazing work as always, glad you posted a new video.

@Schwarzorn

Agreed. I guess the original was probably meant to sound like it was played by kindergarteners, which it did, but...that's not really a pleasant thing to listen to. You only do that when you're a parent of one of the kids playing. You go knowing it'll be bad. But I don't play videogames with that kind of expectation.