What’s with all of these people playing Mario?
Surely you’ve played, seen, or at least know about Nintendo’s flagship game, Super Mario? Would you recognize the music if you heard it? Well, I would. As a matter of fact, I think it’s probably one of the most recognizable pieces of video game music. There are few other video games that have produced music as memorable as Mario.
The only other games I can think of at the moment whose music I remember are Tetris, Crazy Taxi, Xenon 2, and The Killing Game Show. I’m sure there are more, but none of the ones off the top of my head come close to the recognizability that Mario receives.
Why am I bothering with all of this? Ok. Here’s a short list of places where I have found the Mario theme being played that are not in the Mario video game itself.
London Symphony Orchestra
Redefined’s Acapella from the University of Wisconsin
Impending Neskimos nu-metal release of Super Mario Bros. 3
Zombie Posessor’s Video Game Covers
Blindfolded piano Mario
Guitar Mario (Good sound effects)
More Mario piano (no blindfold)
Amazing acoustic guitar Mario
Find any more Mario performances online? Leave a comment!
