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9[[caption-width-right:358:And now the maestro is approaching the podium... He raises his baton, and we hear... DOO DOO DOO, DA-DOO DOO! BOM!]]
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11Besides that classic tune that you're probably hearing in your head right now, [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros the most well-known game franchise in the world]] has some [[SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic pretty damn good tunes under its belt]].
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13Main series games with their own pages:
14[[index]]
15* ''AwesomeMusic/SuperMarioWorld''
16* ''AwesomeMusic/SuperMario64''
17* ''AwesomeMusic/SuperMarioGalaxy''
18* ''AwesomeMusic/SuperMarioGalaxy2''
19* ''AwesomeMusic/SuperMarioOdyssey''
20* ''AwesomeMusic/SuperMarioBrosWonder''
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22Spinoff series with their own page:
23* ''AwesomeMusic/MarioAndLuigi''
24* ''AwesomeMusic/MarioAndSonicAtTheOlympicGames''
25* ''AwesomeMusic/MarioKart''
26** ''AwesomeMusic/MarioKart8 (Deluxe)''
27* ''AwesomeMusic/MarioPaint''
28* ''AwesomeMusic/MarioParty''
29* ''AwesomeMusic/PaperMario''
30* ''AwesomeMusic/SuperMarioRPG''
31
32Sports games with their own pages:
33* ''AwesomeMusic/MarioGolf''
34* ''AwesomeMusic/MarioTennis''
35* ''AwesomeMusic/MarioStrikers''
36* ''AwesomeMusic/MarioSportsMix''
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38For spinoffs not starring Mario, see:
39
40* ''AwesomeMusic/DonkeyKongCountry''
41* ''AwesomeMusic/LuigisMansionSeries''
42* ''AwesomeMusic/WarioLand''
43* ''AwesomeMusic/WarioWare''
44* ''AwesomeMusic/WarioMasterOfDisguise''
45* ''AwesomeMusic/YoshisIsland''
46** ''AwesomeMusic/YoshisStory''
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49[[foldercontrol]]
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51[[folder:''Super Mario Bros.'' Ground Theme (World 1-1)]]
52* The original ''[[https://youtu.be/RT3NA5Q08mk Super Mario Bros.]]'' theme. It may have been a simple MIDI tune, but it will be remembered till the end of time. Nearly every Mario game has had a remix of it somewhere. For example, the remake of the original in ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2siy6eqfyY Super Mario All-Stars]]''.
53* [[https://youtu.be/TgjOBqD_ljk Here's the one]] from ''VideoGame/SuperMarioGalaxy''. And ''[[https://youtu.be/sHfXjpNZnyI Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', which adds more instruments.
54* A medley of the songs from ''Super Mario Bros'' [[https://youtu.be/WTiyBbE0kOE appears]] in the arcade version of ''pop'n music 14 FEVER!'', a completely different game by a completely different company. For obvious reasons, it was excluded from the Platform/PlayStation2 version of the game.
55* The [[https://youtu.be/nsZh-B0k4vQ#t=0m33s special zone]] version from ''Super Mario World''.
56* Ever wonder what Mario music would sound like if [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motoi_Sakuraba Motoi Sakuraba]] composed it? [[https://youtu.be/1saeXVWBEAc Well...]]
57* The ''Mario Superstar Baseball'' commercial has [[https://youtu.be/3mmu60CNl0Y a beautiful rendition]] played on a stadium organ.
58* The [[https://youtu.be/DvZWxiUfrNo a cappella scat version]] from ''Super Mario Sunshine''. Great enough in its synthesized version from the game, but [[https://youtu.be/Umh6IPVcpZE the concert recording]] makes it even more awesome. It returned [[https://youtu.be/FbTSNCfXiLQ slightly arranged]] as a mini-game music in ''VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBros''.
59* [[https://youtu.be/YGwN5R41RJA Yoko Shimomura's arrangement of it]] from ''VideoGame/SuperMarioRPG'', which was recycled for ''Mario & Luigi''.
60* Speaking of ''Mario & Luigi'', which also features music composed by Shimomura, every game in the series uses an arrangement of the World 1-1 theme as a tutorial theme:
61** From ''Superstar Saga'': [[https://youtu.be/k8HyUqi6Rng Koopa Tutorials]], [[https://youtu.be/efTjC1gEqUE Jump! (remake)]].
62** From ''Partners in Time'': [[https://youtu.be/9TblCFr_Wm0 The Road to Holli Jolly]].
63** From ''Bowser's Inside Story'': [[https://youtu.be/J9osHAC5yPY Tutorial Time]], [[https://youtu.be/lRIfy0C48QY Doing It Right (remake)]].
64** From ''Dream Team'': [[https://youtu.be/ysFxxR-W0pY Go with the Bros.]].
65** From ''Paper Jam'': [[https://youtu.be/2X6yChXwAW0 Prepare Yourself]].
66* [[https://youtu.be/-xx3mhFPi7o S.S.H. rock remix of it]]. Amazing. Those who liked this will also like [[https://youtu.be/4l1n69jTArI Mario Minor]] by Powerglove.
67* How about [[https://youtu.be/AkEHyGq4Hrc Shell Rider]], another awesome rock remix of this classic tune? Created by [[http://www.carbohydrom.net/music.html CarboHydroM, and all his works are free to download]]!
68* There's a Billboard chart for Ringtones. This song spent over 200 weeks in it. It sold over ''seven hundred thousand'' [[http://moconews.net/article/top-selling-ringtones-in-us-for-2006/ units in 2006]].
69* [[https://youtu.be/hGOdyPjOAbA This one]] from ''VideoGame/{{Tetris}} DS''. Just, wow.
70* ''Super Mario 64'''s [[https://youtu.be/-2lDju7jJKU title]]. Our very first "It's-a me! Mario!" Hit those cymbals!
71* The [[https://youtu.be/1FCcreMO5nM version]] orchestrated by those [[AnimateInanimateObject possessed instruments]] in ''VideoGame/LuigisMansion''!
72* And yet another remix appearance in ''[[https://youtu.be/cZQ44DhBRMw Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]!''
73* The ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DLand'' [[https://youtu.be/qf1-SIvPbEQ remix.]]
74* ''Mario Party 9'' has the aptly-titled [[https://youtu.be/Hzyif3Mbyio Super-Duper Mario Bros]]. Also in ''Mario Party 9'', we have [[https://youtu.be/uSF1-oZmaE4 Museum]], a soothing calm piano mix; and [[https://youtu.be/UyNyyfzpovg Freshen Up!]], which is an excellent remix of the tune in the vein of ''Mario Kart''.
75* The ''VideoGame/JustDance 3'' [[https://youtu.be/39L-M5nhx6Y version]], which mixes the original theme with the ''All-Stars'' version with original rhythms.
76* The ''VideoGame/{{Tekken}} Tag Tournament 2'' version. Yes, you read that right, a ''Tekken'' version. First seen in [[https://youtu.be/jCJAOaPiz5M the trailer of the Wii U version]]; [[https://youtu.be/IpWpNmQm84g here's the full version found in the game]].
77* ''Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix'' gives us a techno-reggae style remix titled, [[https://youtu.be/6rbI4xsR49Q "Here We Go!"]]
78* ''VideoGame/PaperMarioStickerStar'' gives us [[https://youtu.be/nFtBiavEOQA Gooper Blooper's boss theme while poisoned.]] [[DanceBattler Gooper Blooper]] actually ''[[FunnyBackgroundEvent claps along to the song]].''
79* From ''VideoGame/NESRemix 2'', the [[https://youtu.be/4eC8bN4TJYs winter version]].
80* ''VideoGame/SuperMarioOdyssey'' features a [[https://youtu.be/SjM0GFikHhA live band rendition]] in New Donk City. Made even better in-game with the amassed crowd clapping along to the rhythm.
81* ''Ride/SuperNintendoWorld'' features a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psxsUrwAot0 brand new arrangement]] of the theme that plays throughout the entire amusement park, and anyone who hears it will be guaranteed a huge smile on their face.
82[[/folder]]
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84[[folder:Platformers]]
85[[AC:''VideoGame/SuperMarioBros1'']]
86* The [[https://youtu.be/aMUhQEXCYSw underground theme]] is minimalist, but still makes you feel like you're traveling through mysterious subterranean worlds. Like the overworld theme, it's been remixed countless themes across the franchise, such as [[https://youtu.be/vc_miubcCZ4 a groovier electronic remix]] from ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosBrawl''.
87* The [[https://youtu.be/WBylgxz9XVQ underwater theme]] really gives off the vibe of swimming deep in the ocean. It gives off a light, floaty feeling, but it's fast-paced enough not to feel boring. There's a reason why many future games would use this as a title screen theme.
88
89[[AC:''VideoGame/SuperMarioBros2'']]
90* [[https://youtu.be/yBISfv-6hfo The ground theme]] is ridiculously catchy and upbeat. There must be some love given for [[https://youtu.be/ZeS5lCrD6tQ this brilliant jazz remix of it]] (kicks in around 0:25). The bass line [[https://youtu.be/coHyazTMtKw keeps going]] when you pause the game; players often would pause and unpause the game to make their own remix.
91* Even the ''[[https://youtu.be/4KcY745Qbd0 character select]]'' music is good. Its fast and memorable melody will get you in the mood to start the game.
92* The beautiful and evocative [[https://youtu.be/MnbNNqf9UaQ ending music]] (starts around 0:57).
93
94[[AC:''VideoGame/SuperMarioBros3'']]
95* Another oft-remixed classic is the [[https://youtu.be/Uh0OKW5cwVo Airship Theme]] that debuted in [=SMB3=]. The low drum beats and menacing rhythm befit the journeys across Bowser's fleet. It was remixed, among other things, for [[https://youtu.be/kNAmyydSGX0 Super Smash Bros. Brawl]].
96* The [[https://youtu.be/B7D0GKJDU3I underwater theme]] gives any player a feeling of relief and calm, but also hints at the dangers that lay ahead.
97* The [[https://youtu.be/Q_saM7I20pY main Ground theme]]. Its pleasant nature fits the early levels quite well.
98** The''VideoGame/{{Tetris}} DS'' remix of [[https://youtu.be/SqRzDEtEwtc the first Ground theme]] starts out as the original before unexpectedly launching into an energetic dance remix.
99** The ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosMelee'' [[https://youtu.be/cuj4gcUQ1MA remix]] updates the original with added guitar and also incorporates the World 1 Map theme.
100* The [[https://youtu.be/WT5nfQJP40Y athletic theme]] is as peppy and energetic as you would expect for an athletic level.
101* [[https://youtu.be/0-INuS99s5Q The Hammer Bros' theme]] has a fun groove to it. Perfect for battling enemies that are stronger, but not that threatening.
102* [[https://youtu.be/yy2Uuj1rIyI The Koopalings' theme]], which is more intense than the Hammer Bros./Enemy Battle theme, ups the intensity to match the tougher battles. Remixed for [[https://youtu.be/agbsibpw1uQ Brawl]]. Remixed again for [[https://youtu.be/tBBt7D-1wnw Ultimate.]]
103* Hear the awesomeness that is [[https://youtu.be/LI_mwl3QcYA SMB3's World One Theme]]. Another classic that has seen many remixes, it's a good song to hear when frolicking through the fields.
104* The ''Super Mario Advance 4'' remake has a [[https://youtu.be/W16w822bsMM unique theme]] for bonus areas with a playful and curious vibe.
105* From ''Advance 4'' is [[https://youtu.be/ND5emcgF_Qw the majestic World-e Castle theme]].
106* The [[https://youtu.be/TmnZgBpYG_4 remix]] of the first game's underworld music was so catchy, Nintendo used it for the underworld levels in the ''All-Stars'' version of the first game.
107* [[https://youtu.be/h-xih93YIwk Bowser's music]], while short, is appropriately climactic for the final showdown between Mario and his arch-nemesis.
108* [[https://youtu.be/ixA3SzX6uUc The fortress/castle theme]] is rather short, only clocking in at around 18 seconds, but it provides a rather sinister feeling to it that fits just how cryptic these fortresses are and what awaits inside of them (especially in the original NES version, where most of them just have a pitch-black background, occasionally having a few windows here and there).
109
110[[AC:''VideoGame/SuperMarioLand'']]
111* [[https://youtu.be/jx-Sesf7cbs The Super Mario Land Ground Theme]] gets overshadowed by the Super Mario Brothers 1-1 theme, but it has its fans thanks to its joyful mood and a melody that's instantly recognizable to those who've heard it.
112** [[https://youtu.be/3WyyrAN5XV8 This remix]] rearranges the song in a {{Ska}} style.
113** [[https://youtu.be/HsyY2O30tkM This]] arranged mix from the Mario Freaks Orchestra Album is even more cheerful than the original, with new instruments such as drums and guitars.
114* [[https://youtu.be/LVPjPQK5MeE The World 2-1 and 2-2]] theme has a beautiful, nostalgic feeling.
115* The underground theme/Easton Kingdom [[https://youtu.be/mg6barmUXy0 theme]] is a darker and more mysterious level theme with an Egyptian-sounding melody. The awesome remix from ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosBrawl'', as heard [[https://youtu.be/n0IhWGUFljk here]], packs a greater punch than the original, being distinctly more rhythmic, and the Mario Freaks Orchestra [[https://youtu.be/lGV-8tXmxzs remix]] is slower and is evocative of a dangerous trek through the desert.
116* The [[https://youtu.be/42uC8xEODsQ Chai Kingdom]] (Worlds 4-1 and 4-2) ties in to the world's inspiration of Ancient China and has a slight sense of finality to it.
117* The [[https://youtu.be/95QdXiS0m-c Marine Pop/Sky Pop]] theme provides a faster pace while having a happy-go-lucky melody.
118* And then the perfect conclusion, the [[https://youtu.be/c3Ij30btVao credits]] brings a wonderful sense of closure.
119
120[[AC:''VideoGame/SuperMarioLand2SixGoldenCoins'']]
121* ''Super Mario Land 2'' has the [[https://youtu.be/EmD9WnLYR5I Star Maze]]. One of the few songs in the game that isn't a remix of another, and an amazing piece of work for the Platform/GameBoy of all things. Of course, the level in question is ThatOneLevel, with ThatOneBoss at the end, so you'll be listening to it a lot. Not that that's bad.
122* [[https://youtu.be/6lhbYWbPmkE The Ground theme of the second game]] is another theme presented in the classic ''Mario'' style: very high-spirited with a melody that might get stuck in your head.
123* [[https://youtu.be/k-8VClCr_IU Wario's Castle]]. Sinister and elegant at the same time.
124
125[[AC:''VideoGame/SuperMarioAllStars'']]
126* The ''All-Stars'' versions of ''[=SMB1=]'', ''Lost Levels'', and ''[=SMB3=]'' use the latter game's drum-led version of the classic [[https://youtu.be/cHbv0pIjF6I Underworld theme,]] with slight echo effects added to the "melody" to create an audible sense of being in a cavernous yet enclosed space.
127* ''All-Stars'' adds an echo effect to the melody of the classic [[https://youtu.be/OuZAZrV97x4 SMB Underwater theme]] that makes it even more ideally suited for an aquatic level.[[note]] Various arrangements of the melody are also used on the title screens of all four games.[[/note]]
128* The [[https://youtu.be/6oeOoHBqIeo SMB Castle theme]] dials down the volume of the accompaniment to make it sound almost as though it's coming from behind the walls of Bowser's castles, creating something appropriately tense and sinister for the game's confrontations with the head Koopa (or, in Worlds 1-7 - and A-C in ''Lost Levels'' - {{Mook}}s disguised as him).
129* ''All-Stars'' dials up the sense of fun and adventure of the [[https://youtu.be/WF3Ci1Qt0kw SMB2 Ground theme]] by varying the instrumentation for different parts of the melody.
130* The [[https://youtu.be/VhtbUNh5zi0 SMB3 Ground theme]] gets the ''All-Stars'' treatment, and the already peppy melody becomes even more so thanks to the greater capabilities of the 16-bit sound chips.
131* ''All-Stars'' doesn't just re-vamp the existing tunes - for both ''[=SMB1=]'' and ''Lost Levels'', it adds a few new ones as well!
132** The [[https://youtu.be/1HxTaQh_3JU Bonus Levels]] are set against an appropriately celebratory theme that practically shouts, "Get those coins, Mario!"
133** The [[https://youtu.be/-OxkybzizhY Fake Bowser Battles]] get a new theme that starts with a four-note motif referencing the Hammer Brothers fight theme from ''[=SMB3=]'' before moving on to an urgent-sounding tune with pounding drums to underscore the tension as Mario either tries to sneak over or under "Bowser" to take out the bridge under his feet or unload enough fireballs into him to knock off his disguise.
134** The [[https://youtu.be/q8zyd3CNzi0 True Bowser Battle theme]] dials up the adrenaline even further, with a frantic-sounding tune that makes it clear how much is at stake in this, the game's final battle. Bowser is all that stands between Mario and saving Peach this time, but he's not going to make it easy!
135* ''All-Stars''[='=] version of [[https://youtu.be/yurf_37IgQM Super Mario Bros. 3's World 7 map theme]] only consists of a few notes, but ''boy'' is it catchy. That's not a bad thing, because the confusing nature of World 7's map as well as the difficulty of its levels means a lot of time will be spent on the map screen. And then [[https://youtu.be/6odpxWIOvO0 remixed]] for ''VideoGame/FortuneStreet'' for every time you invest in stocks, which happens nearly as often.
136
137[[AC:''VideoGame/SuperMarioSunshine'']]
138* [[https://youtu.be/E3tkgU0pQmQ Delfino Plaza]] is just plain awesome with its composition and rather upbeat tune. Perfect for the largest town on the island that also serves as the game's hub world.
139* [[https://youtu.be/JA8JClD7jDg Bianco Hills]] is a sort of "remix" of Delfino Plaza but it's more relaxed; fitting for the environment it's set in, which is a pleasant windmill village.
140* [[https://youtu.be/qn0jIAJU-Es Underwater Exploration]]. Simply beautiful as well as very relaxing, which is fitting for the more laid-back tone of the level it plays in.
141* [[https://youtu.be/pVpKQljWtyo Sky and Sea]] plays whenever you're in a "secret" level, such as Red Coins in a Bottle and some of the other assorted levels that are scattered throughout Delfino Plaza. It's ironic that the music is so relaxing when the levels are '''[[NintendoHard not.]]'''
142* [[https://youtu.be/-uFpYEOGqV4 Boss Battle]] is a chilling and frantic theme for clearing out the messy bosses themselves.
143* [[https://youtu.be/rPy9ozXbWDE Noki Bay]] has a fitting mysterious vibe to it.
144* [[https://youtu.be/zTzQVZprDlM Pinna Park]]. The fun rhythm of the song really makes it clear that it's in a fun {{Theme Park|s}}.
145* The [[https://youtu.be/Jlt_D9zwLz4 final boss]] has an amazingly dramatic piano.
146* The [[https://youtu.be/Sds9Me67e0E Casino Delfino music]] is very fitting for its setting. It even appeared as a minigame theme in ''Mario 64 DS''!
147* [[https://youtu.be/Kr2C0jkVQfE Sirena Beach]]. Don't you just want to say "Screw the mission", park Mario on the beach somewhere and just chill out for a while? Bonus points for the theme sounding slightly ''off'', as if foreboding for the horrors lurking in the hotel. Vaguely ominous yet chill and relaxing? Not easy for a beach theme to pull off.
148%%* [[https://youtu.be/u_syXnbZeVY Delfino Airstrip]].
149%%* Even when [[https://youtu.be/ak04_1naOJs sped up]], they still sound amazing.
150* [[https://youtu.be/UDASFSXJkqM Corona Mountain]], a fast and ominous drum-heavy track that really captures the heat and tension of piloting a boat through an active volcano.
151
152[[AC:''[[VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBros1 New Super Mario Bros.]]'' (2006)]]
153
154This game's soundtrack stands out because almost ''none'' of it was used in later ''New Super Mario Bros.'' installments; the vast majority of tracks from this game were dropped entirely, and the few that did get reused were all rearranged and remixed starting with ''[=NSMBWii=]''. A real shame, because there are several great tracks in this mix:
155* The [[https://youtu.be/-GK41pLUuP0 Ground theme]], an upbeat Latin/Samba-esque piece and a great way to get you pumped for a brand new adventure.
156* The [[https://youtu.be/83FaRj0oG70 beach theme]] uses a swinging tropical tune to match the stage. It makes you want to samba under the sunny sky.
157* The [[https://youtu.be/Tn9B3kAomb0 castle theme]]. Menacing and foreboding as always, it builds up tension as you progress onward to the boss, especially if it's Bowser himself.
158** [[https://youtu.be/XW7Z8pngCrk Remixed]] and improved even more in ''Mario Super Sluggers''. It's got better instrumentation as a slightly faster variation, but it still retains all its tension.
159** The ''VideoGame/FortuneStreet'' [[https://youtu.be/i7OiALdc1fY version]] has better instruments, an organ and its original tempo, fully bringing out the dread in the number.
160* The [[https://youtu.be/81QYlX-ml8Q desert theme]] boasts a catchy, dry tune with Arabic and/or Egyptian inspirations in its melodies.
161* The [[https://youtu.be/6rvMRbcqTfk athletic theme]] rolls in the same Ground Theme level motif, only this time, it's jaunty and brings in 8-bit instrumentation, making a grand amalgamation of old and new. Now in [[https://youtu.be/2jsL-rgq6ds Super Smash Bros]] where it's a big band that's performing this thing, making it much more stunning, brass and all!
162* The [[https://youtu.be/ZxZiwWh0Vbg final boss theme]]. Rolling in franticness, desperation, tension and dread all into one track, this is fitting for your final showdown with the menacing Koopa King Bowser and Bowser Junior.
163* The [[https://youtu.be/u2_KOsD2d4A remix of the Koopalings theme]] from ''VideoGame/SuperMarioBros3'', an excellent remix of a memorable tune.
164* [[https://youtu.be/vu9p5M9CHOg The underwater theme]]. Preserving the same light-heartedness of the original underwater theme, this piece can make you relax with its floaty melodies without getting boring.
165* [[https://youtu.be/E9hxJwInyck The volcano theme, from the second half of World 8]] is a jumpy piece with its percussion, a fitting description of how hot this stage is.
166
167%%% Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 examples go in AwesomeMusic/SuperMarioGalaxy and AwesomeMusic/SuperMarioGalaxy2
168
169[[AC:''VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBrosWii'']]
170* The hub music is simple and pretty catchy, but special mention goes to the World 9 [[https://youtu.be/lhWK8mlD2fU Map theme]], ''especially'' when the riff from ''Mario Kart 64''[='=]s Rainbow Road kicks in.
171* The [[https://youtu.be/F-ShoLALwK0 Ground theme]], a remix of the DS Ground theme, with a more mellow, retro electronic vibe to it. Players will feel that they're once again on an exciting, crazy, and fun adventure that is all around awesome.
172* The [[https://youtu.be/hzTa02TywFE beach theme]]. It gives off a tropical and vibrant feel, and its unpredictable beat matches how you're gonna be feeling when you try to go through these levels.
173* The [[https://youtu.be/Lt-E4OMWTZE volcano theme]] welcomes players of all ages to World 8 with a fast-paced song that reflects the oppressing heat and boiling lava that threatens to break you every step of the way. The fact that Peach is waiting for you in Bowser's Castle after all the dangers and adventures you've endured makes this song feel even more daring and like an adrenaline rush.
174* ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'''s [[https://youtu.be/3kCGMUNYFeE castle theme]] is filled with suspense and danger as players fight their way through the obstacle-filled madhouses that hold the Koopalings that have taken over each world.
175%%* The [[https://youtu.be/Lh7GF-JW0to forest theme]].
176* The [[https://youtu.be/bQnZHXidoR0 title music]] introduces players to the first 2D Mario game on a home console since ''Super Mario World'' in style.
177%%* Their remix of 3's classic [[https://youtu.be/CwQ3E2D-z64 Hammer Bros. Theme]]!
178* The [[https://youtu.be/nVu1hb2xT-g remix]] of [=SMB3=]'s airship theme. It sounds like Mario joined the military.
179%%* Another [[https://youtu.be/ST6V1ew-YC4 excellent remix of the Koopaling theme]] from ''VideoGame/SuperMarioBros3''.
180%%* The [[https://youtu.be/1E1iCCo_ZRg underwater theme]].
181%%* The [[https://youtu.be/xzQmc7Cx86Y underground theme]] remixes the iconic theme from past ''Super Mario'' games i
182* Somehow, ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'''s [[https://youtu.be/fxuqG82WEtk athletic theme]] makes accordions awesome.
183* The [[https://youtu.be/xnmCWTVk9ow final boss theme]] is absolutely ''amazing,'' and is quite possibly one of the best boss themes Bowser's ever had. Bowser's [[https://youtu.be/hq0_av-eVIQ preceding boss theme]] takes the regular Ground theme, and turns it into a Bowserized DarkReprise. ''And it works perfectly.''
184* Can you believe they actually [[https://youtu.be/kAMCgOkj7lQ orchestrated a medley of songs from NSMBW?]] They even have the "bah" down.
185
186[[AC:''VideoGame/SuperMario3DLand'']]
187* [[https://youtu.be/tWV3eGLwDvc The title theme]] establishes this game with one of the most upbeat remixes of the ''Mario Bros. 3'' theme you will ever hear.
188* [[https://youtu.be/vSZ_eRAeapo The Final Bowser Battle]]! Suitably epic and fitting for said battle which involves climbing to the top of Bowser's crumbling castle while he does everything he can to stop you.
189* [[https://youtu.be/CG-yEMA3zhA The castle theme]] is up to par with the songs in the ''Galaxy'' series despite having synthesized instruments.
190* [[https://youtu.be/oiDoI3ZvapY The clock tower music]] is a catchy mechanical melody for a mechanical level.
191* [[https://youtu.be/8rOrQK1okuk This music]] makes the [[MusicalGameplay beat block levels]] something special.
192%%* The [[https://youtu.be/PZBt0yYrjv8 attack theme]] which plays on the final Bowser castle.
193%%* And then there's [[https://youtu.be/oIm-diI36ew the main theme]], and its rendition in [[https://youtu.be/A7RiV-3C3QI the credits]].
194%%* The [[https://youtu.be/Cjnz97_8wMk beach music]]. That song is catchy!
195* The [[https://youtu.be/5BvNfcFJkMk desert music]] is incredibly catchy; one of the best desert themes in the series.
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197[[AC:''VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBros2'']]
198%%* [[https://youtu.be/ffKQuB4bQRA World Mushroom Map.]]
199%%* [[https://youtu.be/u_4syIqTbno World Flower Map.]]
200%%* [[https://youtu.be/AWq4uHCPEe4 World Star Map.]]
201%%* The remixes of the [[https://youtu.be/mCYIVqucesk SMW boss theme]] and the [[https://youtu.be/429-FXINEgU NSMBW title screen]] are awesome.
202* The [[https://youtu.be/rXD5-4o6LZU credits theme]], even if it is very similar to the NSMBW credits theme.
203* This [[https://youtu.be/uiUmXzoUxFU track]] fits perfectly with the completion of a Coin Rush pack.
204* The [[https://youtu.be/1aIJF70PM3s DLC shop theme]] sounds pretty soothing, doesn't it?
205
206[[AC:''VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBrosU'']]
207* [[https://youtu.be/ZYLlHjzi6X0 The Athletic Theme]] is a slightly faster variation of the game's first stage theme, but its instrumentation and jaunty tune can leave you humming to its tune even after you're done with its stages.
208* [[https://youtu.be/3uLjYq9aOfY The Snow Level theme]] uses jingle bells to fit the game's stage and give off a Christmas feeling, even if Christmas isn't here yet.
209* [[https://youtu.be/F2JWNgnECVU Peach's Castle Map theme]], a DarkReprise of the castle's theme from ''VideoGame/SuperMario64'', boasts grim electronic instrumentation along with some strings to give off the urgency to rescue Peach from Bowser's clutches as you near the evil Koopa King himself.
210* [[https://youtu.be/diBnK5kkyQA Soda Jungle Haunted Swamp theme]] manages to give off suspense through its choice of instrumentation, especially with a metal xylophone providing a creepy melody to fit this spooky stage.
211* [[https://youtu.be/nrLTkp3QCXc Meringue Clouds Map theme]] is a relaxing piece with an accordion to help you chill out in the sky stage.
212* [[https://youtu.be/SNVfHUKPNBg The credits theme]] makes you feel so accomplished, all set to a lively swinging beat and melody to celebrate your successful journey to beat Bowser and save Peach.
213* [[https://youtu.be/q6oiwbjkow4 The Frosted Glacier Map theme]] is similar to Meringue Clouds, only this time, it boasts the same Christmas feel of the game's snow level theme.
214* [[https://youtu.be/cQNUOJJ2_X8 The Superstar Road map theme]] is cool, especially with instruments and/or synthesisers linked to outer space itself and some pipe-like instruments for good measure.
215* [[https://youtu.be/PTP5jw2kNhE The final showdown with Bowser]], easily one of the best final boss themes of any Mario game. The [[https://youtu.be/EmEjnRj0-u8 first phase]] is no slouch either.
216
217[[AC:''VideoGame/SuperMario3DWorld'' and ''VideoGame/BowsersFury'']]
218* To give you an overall idea, most of the tracks in the game were recorded live, with real instruments, much as ''VideoGame/SuperMarioGalaxy''[='=]s soundtrack was orchestrated. This should already clue you in on how great they are.
219* [[https://youtu.be/DekKId4f-Yk Switch Scramble Circus]] is a brilliant track that builds up as you progress through the stage and ends once you hit the flagpole. It's also perfect for a circus-themed level.
220%%* [[https://youtu.be/B_LV3d6qkTk The SUPER MARIO 3D WORLD Theme]] (a.k.a. "Super Bell Hill") is pretty catchy.
221* [[https://youtu.be/P7KJeuu4Whg The Credits Roll theme]], a jazz rendition of the main theme which is nothing short of pure, unfiltered awesome.
222%%* Both [[https://youtu.be/LtmZJwbLjb0 Chain-Link Charge]] and [[https://youtu.be/pkizz-EzmPA Double Cherry Pass]] sound great.
223%%* [[https://youtu.be/7bafv2jZ300 Sprawling Savanna]] is really catchy, especially with the pan flute.
224* [[https://youtu.be/l6MfnbeilTY Shifty Boo Mansion]] is an eerily beautiful track made even better by the violin.
225* The theme for [[https://youtu.be/9k-XrIGobsA Sunshine Seaside]], a track heavily reminiscent of "Make Eggs, Throw Eggs" from ''VideoGame/YoshisIsland''. It sounds perfectly tropical, to the point you'd almost imagine yourself chilling on a beach.
226* [[https://youtu.be/e2N_IENndIc Hands-on Hall]], which plays on the {{Wutai}} levels, and mixes traditional Japanese and Chinese styles of music.
227%%* [[https://youtu.be/W1jh40S5sFY Beep Block Skyway]], which plays in that level, is incredibly catchy.
228* [[https://youtu.be/eMHGioWDZDA Mount Must Dash]], a remix of the Mario Circuit theme from ''VideoGame/SuperMarioKart''.
229* [[https://youtu.be/j013gslDr88 Fort Fire Bros.]], which plays during that level and some of the other lava and castle levels (4-Castle, 5-3, 5-Castle, 7-4, and 7-7, among others). You wouldn't usually associate a pan flute and strings with lava levels, but this theme pulls it off splendidly. It also sounds a bit like ''VideoGame/CrashBandicoot''.
230* There is also [[https://youtu.be/JF0GA_u-XQ4 Piranha Creeper Creek]], which has a great beat and atmospheric feel...and also sounds a bit like ''VideoGame/CrashBandicoot''.
231* The first battles with Bowser are accompanied by [[https://youtu.be/P1jmBdJwZBs Bowser's Highway Showdown]], made from pure [[AutobotsRockOut rock music]] goodness.
232* [[https://youtu.be/3o8008aFFUI These]] [[https://youtu.be/NEgZKlMVCuM three]] [[https://youtu.be/kr4gLXOG24w tracks]] are awesome remixes of already awesome tracks from ''Super Mario 3D Land''.
233* [[https://youtu.be/UR2pkhRW4CQ This track]] which plays on the tank levels is an epic, military-sounding song, and a worthy successor to ''Super Mario Bros. 3'''s Airship theme.
234* The World Map [[https://youtu.be/fWRMSn63yb0 theme for World Bowser]] is an amazingly jazzy beat that matches the {{Egopolis}} Big AmusementParkOfDoom theme for the world. Here's an [[https://youtu.be/soHWZeVTx_A 8-bit version]].
235* [[https://youtu.be/qdXgHUvpAuY Hisstrocrat's theme]], featuring a fantastic Benny Goodman-esque breakdown on sax, bass, piano and drums.
236* [[https://youtu.be/Mw856FnTpvk Footlight Lane]], a beautiful, relaxing lullaby heard in starry places reminiscent of ''Super Mario Galaxy''.
237* The Great Tower Showdown [[https://youtu.be/9vhZcqbQI-8 1]] and [[https://youtu.be/dM1b3geh2wg 2]]. An epic pair of boss themes to accompany an epic final boss.
238* [[https://youtu.be/ewHK4wu5Kgs The Bullet Bill Express' Theme]] is loaded with a menacing yet urging theme for the stage leading to its boss with the snare simulating the train's chugging, adding to the tension as the players near the boss arena.
239* [[https://youtu.be/5e6aKpLTGqM Motley Bossblob's theme]] sounds like your typical bouncy Mario-series boss battle theme at first... but then it breaks out the electric guitar. Then it becomes pure awesome.
240* [[https://youtu.be/T-xjejirRi8 Champion Road]]. Thought the Gusty Garden theme couldn't get any better? Oh, you'd be wrong.
241* [[https://youtu.be/4adw3ToOwT8 Bowser's Fury]] starts off foreboding and ominous... then it breaks into HeavyMetal, complete with honest-to-god ''death metal chanting''. Did we mention it's almost 20 minutes long?
242* "[[https://youtu.be/OpOQ8PUU4VU Chase Giga Bowser!]]" is a frantic and chaotic piece carrying a rocking reprise of Bowser's 3D World theme backed by heavy metal chants, a metal band and foreboding choir. This is a track basically hurrying you to defeat the Kaiju-sized Bowser ''fast''.
243
244[[AC:''VideoGame/SuperMarioMaker'']]
245* [[https://youtu.be/82ucnrmLfOs The edit theme for the castle levels]] in the ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' style rearranges the song into something that's very menacing and sinister, and will likely help fuel your ideas for what could be inside them, especially if they're NintendoHard.
246* [[https://youtu.be/YhLK__sSXbE The ghost house theme]] in the ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' style compliments the castle theme well as, like it, it's a very short and simplistic, yet chilling, atmospheric and depressing song that nails down the creepy factor to a tee. [[https://youtu.be/R0EG50AsRB0 Its edit theme]] is arguably just as good, if not more spooky to listen to.
247
248[[AC:''VideoGame/SuperMarioMaker2'']]
249* ''Piranha Creeper Creek'' returns as the theme for the jungle levels in the ''Super Mario 3D World'' style, and just listen to [[https://youtu.be/yB3_vV7NclU its edit theme]]; it manages to make it a chill tune that anybody can jam out to.
250* [[https://youtu.be/hAQyr6Ryork 3D World's Ghost House edit theme]] is an even more spooky and surreal arrangement of Shifty Boo Mansion.
251* [[https://youtu.be/xVdsaMu51Y0 3D World's Airship edit theme]] is an arrangement of the Bullet Bill Express, and it's an absolute banger with a great bass line.
252* [[https://youtu.be/rZILhWnijuQ 3D World's Castle edit theme]] manages to take the castle theme from ''3D World'' and make it a more menacing and fiery tune that's perfect to listen to while you create your own castle stages.
253* It would have been so easy for the creators to simply reuse the "Star Road" theme from ''VideoGame/SuperMarioWorld'' for the Space map in World Maker, both because elements of Star Road were borrowed for the Space map and because music was already being reused from that game for the majority of their maps. Instead, they went with something [[https://youtu.be/Q-COovE_yww completely original]], and it works.
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256[[folder:Other Games]]
257* ''VideoGame/DanceDanceRevolutionMarioMix'''s soundtrack comprises nothing BUT awesome remixes of classic Mario songs. Great examples include [[https://youtu.be/JV1jy5aYD8I Underground Mozart,]] [[https://youtu.be/7S7WEkopK8k Destruction Dance,]] [[https://youtu.be/uMFnGlbgyIc Blooper Bop,]] [[https://youtu.be/_gF_hMPyq3A Boo Boogie,]] [[https://youtu.be/jpGSx5x1YiA Bowser's Castle,]] [[https://youtu.be/h713YJI3v8s Jump! Jump! Jump!]] and singing along to [[https://youtu.be/umGU8mrj0Xg Always Smiling.]]
258* The ''Mario & Zelda Big Band Live'' concert [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin is a live concert of Mario and Zelda music arranged and covered by a]] [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_band big band.]] Predictably enough, each and every one of the Mario tracks is in itself a crater-sized vat of [[https://youtu.be/ZaXoBdKj19E raw,]] [[https://youtu.be/kQoqro6fX5g pure,]] [[https://youtu.be/QkFGMh0AE3s concentrated,]] [[https://youtu.be/ivxV6WcsSP8 high-density,]] [[https://youtu.be/zeYt8GPrq-g undiluted]] [[https://youtu.be/y2tU03JSnaE AWESOME.]]
259* Dr. Mario! Both main gameplay themes, [[https://youtu.be/8CB1fFeb1n8 Fever]] and [[https://youtu.be/YKqS68YRl4Y Chill]] are well-known to fans of the series, and even the ''[[https://youtu.be/EPPMMALzFes mode select song]]''.
260** Naturally, [[https://youtu.be/jf0jXfOeJI4 Fever]] and [[https://youtu.be/pVWgCp9jbU8 Chill]] have been remixed several times, and have recently been given two other companions, [[https://youtu.be/lFqQ0dcQ2Hw Cough/Cube]] and [[https://youtu.be/f-EFZpygbbg Sneeze/Que Que.]]
261** One of the few cases when they changed it, but now it '''rocks.''' [[https://youtu.be/PrqXNRt_X5Q Custom soundtrack]] [[https://youtu.be/x4oZcnJbnV8 of the]] [[https://youtu.be/HX3YtXeNU0M ZX Spectrum]] [[https://youtu.be/yeKYOGiRcpM homebrew port]].
262* ''Mario Super Sluggers'' has an [[https://youtu.be/0GPkRvSTyfw amazing upbeat rock song]] that plays over its staff roll, complete with the main cast...not really rapping, but just making noises along with the music.
263* Even ''VideoGame/MarioIsMissing'' (SNES version, at least) gets a piece of awesome audio. Just listen to the catchy ''Super Mario World'' theme mix that is [[https://youtu.be/xcZTfXyRRrY the Moscow/Cairo music]].
264** The PC version also has some good tunes to listen to! Primarly, the song that's played in [[https://youtu.be/NCRAOXvjs6A Madrid, Spain.]] This is basically an extended mix of the SNES [[https://youtu.be/irI5zblfpWE Mexico theme]], which is excellent in its own right.
265** [[https://youtu.be/_wliUq8qBuY The Beijing/Tokyo]] and [[https://youtu.be/cKxIMHKLo0w the Athens/Nairobi]] themes are also pleasant to listen to.
266* ''VideoGame/MarioVsDonkeyKong'' has a few outstanding pieces. In particular, there's the [[https://youtu.be/1OQqhR3bqac title theme]] that blends the main Mario and Donkey Kong themes together, [[https://youtu.be/VXlz41H3a0M the third Spooky House theme]], the [[https://youtu.be/jAq3QOHp-8U Mini Mario Level theme]] (and [[https://youtu.be/9vqiAe1UNs0 its remix]]) [[BootstrappedTheme that would become the theme of the series]], and the awesome [[https://youtu.be/JPpIj-121-g TRUE final battle with DK]].
267%%* ''VideoGame/WariosWoods'' had some pretty catchy tunes:
268%%** [[https://youtu.be/NMeYLw3coGA Round Mode.]]
269%%** [[https://youtu.be/4o9nv9LAo3w The single-player campaign/Versus Mode.]]
270%%** Hell, even [[https://youtu.be/22lu6RrF3p8 the main menu.]]
271%%** The NES version has (mostly) completely different music than the Super Nintendo port, calmer and almost...solemn, made even stronger when you realize the NES version was the last first-party NES game ever released in America. Most notable:
272%%*** [[https://youtu.be/c9LG0U1naTY The Title Screen.]]
273%%*** [[https://youtu.be/_xQLZcl0R1Y The Ingame Story Mode Song.]]
274%%*** [[https://youtu.be/53taJgBM4z4 Round Clear.]]
275%%*** [[https://youtu.be/byUzd-8D6cI The Credits theme.]]
276* ''VideoGame/MarioPinballLand'' has some pretty nice music, like the [[https://youtu.be/aOYyg3Kts9g Puffer Cheep]] Boss theme, [[https://youtu.be/KIM1v9rr8g0 Bowser's Themes]] and the theme for [[https://youtu.be/04ROQF6Mopg King Tut]] which seems to be a remix of the Culex theme from ''VideoGame/SuperMarioRPG''.
277* ''VideoGame/MarioHoops3On3'':
278** [[https://youtu.be/rYx1sE4dY2k Jr. Street]] is just an absolute joy to listen to.
279** [[https://youtu.be/opGKRHVQVCw The game version of]] Sherbet Land is beautiful, [[https://youtu.be/egn9B37GwpM but the CD version]]....damn.
280%%* ''Game & Watch Gallery 4'' had some catchy music. Some highlights:
281%%** [[https://youtu.be/cmO5vPiJTnQ Chef]]
282%%** [[https://youtu.be/N5j-hDZP3LI Donkey Kong]]
283%%** [[https://youtu.be/-JlvPvS7YRE Donkey Kong 3]]
284%%** [[https://youtu.be/oeo9SFOSvAg Fire]]
285%%** [[https://youtu.be/4EA38hEOQYY Fire Attack]]
286%%** [[https://youtu.be/QlSAciGfSJU Game & Watch Gallery (Title Screen)]]
287%%** [[https://youtu.be/iPQt2jCc1rM Mario Bros. 1]]
288%%** [[https://youtu.be/UbTWxUIBvXM Mario's Cement Factory]]
289%%** [[https://youtu.be/_W6eGcJmhnU Rain Shower 1]]
290* ''VideoGame/DonkeyKong94'' has [[https://youtu.be/GXaDv4B6EW8 Showdown At The Tower, the "final" boss theme]].
291%%* ''VideoGame/PuzzleAndDragons: Super Mario Edition'' reuses themes from ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'' and ''Super Mario 3D World'' to name a few, but the game ''does'' have some catchy, remixed versions of map themes from previous ''Super Mario'' platformer games. Some highlights:
292%%** [[https://youtu.be/qwonJvz8LCc World 2.]]
293%%** [[https://youtu.be/N4V4HaVtM9Q World 7.]]
294%%** [[https://youtu.be/u9s3W0ixsCo World 8.]]
295%%** [[https://youtu.be/BPjpmSeCUjM A remixed version]] of the Ground theme from ''Super Mario World''.
296%%** [[https://youtu.be/6hXRu47q7to Toad Houses.]]
297* Being by Grant Kirkhope (the composer behind games like ''VideoGame/DonkeyKong64'' and ''VideoGame/BanjoKazooie''), it's no surprise that ''VideoGame/MarioPlusRabbidsKingdomBattle'' has some fantastic songs. These include but are not limited to...
298** The [[https://youtu.be/OU7m1gvK1fs Rabbid Kong boss theme]], which mixes in Jungle Japes from ''Donkey Kong 64'' and sounds a lot like one of the boss songs from said game.
299** [[https://youtu.be/gjs3RqiHtXM As does the mini boss theme]], which strikes just the right mix of quirky and epic.
300** [[https://youtu.be/PH-cpqE-efw Phantom of the Bwahpera's opera song]] is great as well, and surprisingly has more epic verses in game than it did in the combat trailer. It's been compared to the Great Mighty Poo's song from ''VideoGame/ConkersBadFurDay'' for its quality.
301** [[https://youtu.be/3NacKNb-No4 Peach's Castle]] gets covered in this game, and since it's arranged by Kirkhope, it's amazing.
302** [[https://youtu.be/Tk6x5MyqOu0 All]] [[https://youtu.be/g0ku3ng13XA three]] [[https://youtu.be/aVsLjPqwLhU phases]] of the final boss theme, which gives off the feeling of a big threat that, if not taken care of soon, could spell destruction.
303** The Donkey Kong Adventure DLC brings us some new music:
304*** [[https://youtu.be/j0S4jtF0US0 Lagoon Promenade]], which has Kirkhope go back and arrange the DK Isles theme from ''Donkey Kong 64'', and it sounds absolutely phenomenal.
305*** [[https://youtu.be/yvIlIoo970U Jungle Joust]], an epic rearrangement of the Jungle Japes/DK Island Swing music.
306*** [[https://youtu.be/wvsBdF3ubqo Jungle Jabber]], the return of the Bonus Room Blitz.
307* Grant Kirkhope returns with ''VideoGame/MarioPlusRabbidsSparksOfHope''. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iM20Ldfrtcg Sillyfish chuck challenge]], similarly to "Jungle Jabber", is an epic uptempo remix of the ''Super Mario World'' athletic theme.
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310[[folder:Cartoons]]
311* You may have heard the story a million times, but ''WesternAnimation/TheSuperMarioBrosSuperShow'' managed to use covers of copyrighted songs for many of their action-packed moments, and rarely even the quieter moments. But due to music licensing rights, they were replaced with instrumental versions of the future cartoons' original songs, leaving the true magic to disappear from existence... for a while.
312** [[https://youtu.be/uKzJLI6JiNA?t=75 "Bad"]]. There's something satisfying about seeing Mario and King Koopa swordfighting for an AwesomeMomentOfCrowning to Music/MichaelJackson.
313** [[https://youtu.be/uKzJLI6JiNA?t=179 "Rawhide"]] is perfect for this western tale, [[VisualPun complete with a rolling boulder]].
314** [[https://youtu.be/uKzJLI6JiNA?t=373 "Shaddap You Face" by Joe Dolce]] is quite a fun pick--and not just because Mario is Italian.
315** [[https://youtu.be/uKzJLI6JiNA?t=480 "I Heard it Through the Beanvine"]]. A Music/MarvinGaye song had its title changed from "grape" to "bean" specifically for "Mario and the Beanstalk", and it's great.
316** [[https://youtu.be/8csuz4LHbHo?t=681 "Danger Zone"]] by Music/KennyLoggins. The creators apparently liked it so much, they used it [[https://youtu.be/sd7PjuCpR4c?t=922 again]] in a later episode!
317** The [[https://youtu.be/czyQs8AthZA "Thriller"]] cover from "Count Koopula" is not only awesome, but very fitting, for [[HalloweenEpisode obvious reasons]].
318** [[https://youtu.be/CQ6U44DhPz0?t=759 "Peter Gunn"]], the only instrumental cover song.
319** [[https://youtu.be/XUbEhr86ZgQ?t=330 "White]] [[https://youtu.be/XUbEhr86ZgQ?t=885 Wedding"]] by Music/BillyIdol. The sinister wedding feel speaks for itself.
320** [[https://youtu.be/qoLllXlNcmI?t=759 "Hit the Road, Jack"]] by Music/RayCharles. Koopa has officially been beaten at his own [[MindControlMusic game]]!
321** Tired of the action-packed songs? Need something more relaxing? [[https://youtu.be/gRziqyTT9BQ?t=875 "That's Amore"]] by Music/DeanMartin has you covered. And once again, we don't just love it because Mario is Italian.
322** The second of the calmer songs the show has to offer is [[https://youtu.be/F7JXB83fnKA?t=254 "Jingle Bell]] [[https://youtu.be/F7JXB83fnKA?t=907 Rock"]], appropriately used for the ChristmasEpisode. We just hope the dialogue isn't too distracting.
323** [[https://youtu.be/FxJiMJ6ZDcE?t=806 "Beat It"]] by Music/MichaelJackson. They clearly love his music if they use [[RuleOfThree three songs]] by him. Plus, there's something adorable about [[BigBad Koopa]] cowering in fear of [[AnythingButThat vegetables]] over Jackson's music.
324** [[https://youtu.be/XbbAK8uVah8 "Kung Fu Fighting"]] by Carl Douglas, appropriately used in the episode "Karate Koopa" as Mario, Luigi and Misaki fight off an army of Ninjis, is the last song used in the series (at least in airing order) and ends the trend with a bang.
325* Whatever you may think of the singing voices, ''WesternAnimation/TheAdventuresOfSuperMarioBros3'' began an era of more original songs for their action scenes, and it shows:
326** [[https://youtu.be/DzH_mk5ZPGk&t=0s "Burn Baby Burn"]] [[note]]Not to be confused with "Disco Inferno" by The Trammps[[/note]] is appropriately used for Mario and Luigi's workout montage in "Tag Team Trouble". There's a reason this song's instrumental version was among the ones chosen to replace the copyrighted songs in ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show''.
327** [[https://youtu.be/4C899r2Mhw0 "The Double Cross".]] You know it's awesome when [[https://youtu.be/GEMqCFpk3ME&t=0m18s Mario's dancing to it!]]
328** [[https://youtu.be/juGDXD5nj2k "Do the Koopa"]] is a catchy tune... and we're not just saying that because of the MindControlMusic.
329** [[https://youtu.be/9fm22Hc3q9M "Sizzle"]] was apparently so good that they used it ''twice''. Same goes for [[https://youtu.be/UVVxFT9JDAo&t=6s "I'm a Hurricane".]]
330** [[https://youtu.be/jFEfo2o8Q6w?t=428 "Brotherly Love"]] is among the sweetest tracks on the show, certainly different from the more upbeat tunes the show usually favors.
331** [[https://youtu.be/zYuKG0Od-X8 "Town Painting"]]. What better pick for a VerySpecialEpisode about racism?
332** Similarly to "Brotherly Love", among this show's slower tracks is [[https://youtu.be/RSu3kJRIDP4 "What Goes Up"]]. When ''Super Show'' reused this song's instrumental version, it was often used for the quieter or more heartwarming moments, and for good reason.
333** It's impressive that they managed to cover [[https://youtu.be/3KzaBvgnfSY "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper.]] Thank goodness ''someone'' [[KeepCirculatingTheTapes was able to dig this up.]]
334** [[https://youtu.be/ongkK-NK70s "Mega Move"]] is a pretty cool song... that is, if you don't hold a grudge against it for replacing the copyrighted songs in this show.
335* ''WesternAnimation/SuperMarioWorld'' is generally considered the weakest of the three ''Mario'' cartoons, with a lot of their songs being either lower in quality or [[SuspiciouslySimilarSong too similar]] to the cover songs from ''Super Show''. All that considered, there's still some good stuff to be found in this ShortRunner.
336** [[https://youtu.be/_HRJ94KIHYY "Motor City"]] was the only song to have its instrumental version reused for ''Super Show''. Not a bad pick for basically ''VideoGame/MarioKart: The Origin Story''.
337** [[https://youtu.be/yyH7mWIxlY0 "Time to Run"]] is definitely one of the more dramatic chase songs on this show. And given that King Koopa's plans are [[VileVillainSaccharineShow much darker this time around]], it oddly works.
338** Even if [[https://youtu.be/BCHLQ6Ly7TY "Wizard"]] mostly copies from [[Music/MichaelJackson "Thriller"]], it's a fitting pick for the show's HalloweenEpisode that can be summed up as ''Kamek Begins''.
339** [[https://youtu.be/sjgF7iNzNTw "Cheatsy's Life"]] is a proper VillainSong for Larry--err, Cheatsy Koopa.
340** We don't usually think much of the cartoons' production music as it's mostly remixes of the games they were based on, but one particular track unique to this show is dramatic enough to stand out. It's used for the show's more intense moments, almost leaning toward SadBattleMusic. [[https://youtu.be/qCgS64Le_PA?t=362 It's first heard when the Paragoombas attack in "Fire Sale."]]
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342
343%%[[folder:The Movie]]
344%%* [[https://youtu.be/HTtnc38dHcE Speed of Light]], the music used for the mattress chase scene.
345%%* George Clinton and the Goombas' cover of [[https://youtu.be/733O0xJDx8o Walk the Dinosaur]].
346%%* Despite them not being too proud of it, Music/{{Roxette}}'s [[https://youtu.be/El7GVPUl-r0 Almost Unreal]] is still pretty good.
347%%[[/folder]]
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