The music for Mario Kart 7 was composed by and Satomi Terui .
: MK7 introduced "frontrunning" music (extra instruments like percussion added when you are in first place) and muffled versions for underwater sections, which added a layer of depth to retro track themes like Wii Koopa Cape . Notable Retro Themes : Mario Kart 3ds Pistas Retro MP3 Download
: Interestingly, most of these retro tracks were designed by Retro Studios (the creators of Metroid Prime ), who were brought in by Nintendo to help finish the game for the 2011 holiday season. The Soundtrack: Compositions and Legacy The music for Mario Kart 7 was composed by and Satomi Terui