Super Mario Bros is one of the definitive titles for retro gamers. Since the game was included with the Nintendo Entertainment System it was a game that nearly every single person who has ever played the system has played. Over 40 million copies were sold, which makes it the second to Wii Sports for the best selling video game of all time.
Super Mario Bros is fondly remembered for being one of the first truly good platforming titles. It's clean controls, and addictive game play was unlike anything that came before it. However one of the lasting memories of the game is its music.
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| Video game composer Koji Kondo |
For you trivia buffs the theme does have an official name, "Ground Theme." And the theme still lives on today. The Super Mario Bros theme has been tackled by scores of unique musicians. Many examples are found right here on the internet, and one quick trip through YouTube will find some gems.
The first video is an impromptu performance by Jean Baudin on his 11 string bass guitar. It is an impressive performance, on a very unique instrument.
The second video is by Japanese beatboxer HIKAKIN. It is yet another extremely unique take on the theme song. And if anyone can inform me how exactly he does this please let me know.
The final video in this roundup is a strange one. While the song is dedicated to Marty B's love for Captain Crunch, it uses the theme from the second Super Mario Bros theme interchanged with many of the famous sound effects from the game.
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