Tracks such as “The Great Tower Show Down” are examples of the epic sounding orchestra that makes a boss battle seem cinematic to players and spectators.
When one of the tracks becomes musically bombastic it sounds like you are sitting in the pit of an orchestra and getting to experience the game in the midst of all the action the orchestra is creating. Part of what makes Mario games so appealing to a group of friends or a family is the fact that whether you are playing or watching, you can still enjoy the experience and take in the soundtrack. The acoustic instruments bring a more animated feeling to the game and make the gameplay seem cinematic at times. Regardless, those marimba keys make me think of dinosaur bones. The way the marimba is recorded allows you to hear the bars resonate so you are left wondering if it was recorded live. “World 4” and “Sprawling Savanna” in particular caught my attention. The acoustic instruments sound vibrant and each note can be heard clearly. The soundtrack is able to bounce between many moods because of the wide orchestration and mix of electronic and acoustic instruments. The Super Mario World Big Band really shines during tracks like “Chain-Link Charge” and “The Great Tower” and especially the swingin’ “Credits Roll” at the end of Disc 1. The combination of trumpet, bass and synth in “Super Block Land” and “Captain Toad Goes Forth” has a similar timbre to the music produced on the Super Nintendo console. Much of the music on this soundtrack reminds me of classic video games from arcade games of the 80s to current game music. Saxophone layered on top of accordion mixed with synth heard in “Super Bell Hill”, for example, has a classic video game sound while still sounding natural and modern. The instrumentation created a timbre that harkened back to the early years of Mario. The Super Mario World Big Band is an energetic group that captures the quirky and animated characteristics of the game. Most of the instruments had an acoustic quality to them that was mixed well with the electronic sounds. One of the first things I noticed while listening is that the music sounded better than ever.
Nintendo fans, you might want to dust your Wii U off because this soundtrack will motivate you to replay some of your favorite levels and find all of those missing stars. Music by Mahito Yokota, Toru Minegishi and Yasukai Iwata as well as original tracks by Asuka Hayazaki, Takeshi Hama and Soyo Oka contribute to a wonderful collection of classic sounding Mario music. Composers from the Nintendo Sound Team work together to create wonderful music that will charm anyone with an open mind and open ears. Kondo doesn’t work alone on this Mario soundtrack however.
Koji Kondo, composer of the original Mario soundtrack, helps set a familiar ‘Mario’ tone as well adding new sounds in “Chainlink Charge” and “Sunshine Seaside”. There is also synth and electronics that make the music sound more like a video game but they are not usually the focal point. The instrumentation aids in the familiarity as there is piano, drums, horns and string instruments that are often heard in jazz, funk, rock and orchestral music.
The catchy riffs and singable patterns make the game feel accessible and familiar. There are familiar sounds from the lifespan of the franchise as well as many new melodies that are indicative of what makes Mario so iconic, influential and so much fun.
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The Super Mario 3D World Original Soundtrack is a fresh take on the music that brings the Super Mario series to life. Second-Hand, Commercial, Promo/Gift/Reward
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