Alright, Koji Kondo. We just need another two minute castle theme for a new Mario game. Make kinda spooky, but don't scare the kids too much. Koji Kondo proceeds to write the most tragic sounding two-minute piece of music in video game music history.
Interesting fact- or rather story. A Sony engineer walked in on his child playing a NES. He thought the sound chip left a lot to be desired. So he wrangled his superiors to co-ordinate with Nintendo on this which culminated with Sony designing and making the sound chip for the SNES. The contract they drew up was with a view for them to work together on a CD addon for the SNES, but the subsequent deal fell through resulting in Sony making the playstation. The sound chip according to Koji Kondo- who wrote the music for super mario world- said the issue with the chip was that it worked well, but had no inbuilt sound fonts, so he had extra work designing those to
This theme always got me feeling suspenseful as a kid. I especially love the part at 0:41 that always felt like a musical jumpscare, and you recreated it perfectly!
I didn't realize how much the sound of the castle gate opening had become, in my mind, part of the music until hearing this rendition without it. Of course you were correct to not include sound effects as part of the theme, but my brain still registered its absence. Great job nonetheless!
I won't say it not including the castle gate sound makes it bad, I love this rendition. I'd also say that Dancing Mad from FF6 just isn't right unless Kefka's laugh isn't part of the track before the song repeats. It's part of the experience.
@@WhatupitsTetra That is the perfect analogy! I'm reminded of Kara Comparetto and her Chrono Trigger soundtrack, where she voiced the "Ha!" sound effect on the Millennial Fair track. It would have just sounded wrong without it, just like Dancing Mad would sound wrong without Kefka's laugh.
As always, I appreciate the faithful reproduction of the exact song with live instruments! Too many people want to put their "artful" interpretation on our favorite songs, but you give us EXACTLY what we want. Thanks a bunch!
I love the little touches - someone that cares both about the music as much as you do AND the gameplay, being that the clips chosen were ones where the player actually cared enough to do the 1up trick with the koopas on the wire frence.
Holy smokes man, you never fail to impress but this is insanely good even for you. It's borderline criminal that you don't have at least 10x the recognition you currently do.
This is great. A pleasant switch up to hear an orchestral version of a platformer game. I always love the RPG stuff, but wouldn’t have thought Mario music could be so dramatic.
Is this... a *faithful* recreation of the Super Mario World Castle theme!? This is so good! It even has the smaller details like the xylophone thing and the flute!
Magnificent piece. I'm always impressed at how clean your productions are. You're one of the best cover artists out there. Mario World is a very nostalgic game for me, and you nailed it!
I gotta say, this is one of the most faithful reproductions of this OST, and being done on violin makes this sound so melancholy, in the best way possible ❤
Brand new to this channel and instant fan and follow because of this sing🖤 I hope to God that Koji Kondo sees this because I know he would crack a smile. Excellent job!
this is by far the best cover, not accounting for Aqua's remastered version of the original..... it is so good, the timing, the accuracy of instruments tone and mood, it's so good, the only single complaint I have is the rather cold sounding electric bass, if that wasn't there it would have been a 10/10.
When I just saw that you uploaded that, I already knew that I would love it! It's one of my favorite pieces of the soundtrack of this great game. Some seconds before it was there, I was already anticipating that part at 1:34 that you played with the flute and it was great!
man i was so curious how you would translate the heavy snes-like sounds of this track and you did an amazing job as always sounds like something straight out of mario galaxy especially in the second half.
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This music is both creepy and beautiful. The best castle theme in the entirety of Mario's franchise.
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better than the original. Perfect tie.
Alright, Koji Kondo. We just need another two minute castle theme for a new Mario game. Make kinda spooky, but don't scare the kids too much.
Koji Kondo proceeds to write the most tragic sounding two-minute piece of music in video game music history.
Great song, They did wonders with the SNES sound chip.
The Super Mario World OST always felt like, "Look how many percussion tracks we have now! We can do snare drums, steel drums, AND bongos."
Interesting fact- or rather story. A Sony engineer walked in on his child playing a NES. He thought the sound chip left a lot to be desired. So he wrangled his superiors to co-ordinate with Nintendo on this which culminated with Sony designing and making the sound chip for the SNES. The contract they drew up was with a view for them to work together on a CD addon for the SNES, but the subsequent deal fell through resulting in Sony making the playstation. The sound chip according to Koji Kondo- who wrote the music for super mario world- said the issue with the chip was that it worked well, but had no inbuilt sound fonts, so he had extra work designing those to
You are the master of the strings!
This was honestly the most faithful cover I've come across on this tune. 10 out of 10
This theme always got me feeling suspenseful as a kid. I especially love the part at 0:41 that always felt like a musical jumpscare, and you recreated it perfectly!
yeah I raised my eyes to look at the timer more than once while listening 😂
It caught me off guard in my earbuds and went OPE THERE IT IS
This is great! only real critique is the cello slide seems to really accent the end notes, which takes away from the unsettling vibe imo
I didn't realize how much the sound of the castle gate opening had become, in my mind, part of the music until hearing this rendition without it. Of course you were correct to not include sound effects as part of the theme, but my brain still registered its absence. Great job nonetheless!
I won't say it not including the castle gate sound makes it bad, I love this rendition.
I'd also say that Dancing Mad from FF6 just isn't right unless Kefka's laugh isn't part of the track before the song repeats. It's part of the experience.
@@WhatupitsTetra That is the perfect analogy! I'm reminded of Kara Comparetto and her Chrono Trigger soundtrack, where she voiced the "Ha!" sound effect on the Millennial Fair track. It would have just sounded wrong without it, just like Dancing Mad would sound wrong without Kefka's laugh.
Would love to see some crazy cello bowing technique followed by a thud on the body to simulate the door!
Beautiful rendition! Surprised your strings didn't catch fire with how fast you were playing it lol
I can’t wait til you have 5 billion subscribers. seriously so talented
As always, I appreciate the faithful reproduction of the exact song with live instruments! Too many people want to put their "artful" interpretation on our favorite songs, but you give us EXACTLY what we want. Thanks a bunch!
The way this is more creepy and epic with actual instrument is insane. I love it. Well done
I think this is one of the most beautiful pieces Kondo has composed and you really brought it to life! Brought a tear to my eye
Lovely Monday morning surprise. This is how I'd want Super Mario World's music orchestrated. Now I want to play the game with this music swapped in.
Mind-blown by this arrangement. This is the type of performance I always wanted to see for SMB4's Castle Theme.
I love the little touches - someone that cares both about the music as much as you do AND the gameplay, being that the clips chosen were ones where the player actually cared enough to do the 1up trick with the koopas on the wire frence.
Thanks! The game footage was from my own play through. There are some tricks you just never forget!
Holy smokes man, you never fail to impress but this is insanely good even for you. It's borderline criminal that you don't have at least 10x the recognition you currently do.
This is great. A pleasant switch up to hear an orchestral version of a platformer game. I always love the RPG stuff, but wouldn’t have thought Mario music could be so dramatic.
Excellent instrumentation all around. Chills when that recorder entered.
CHILLS, man. CHILLS.
Is this... a *faithful* recreation of the Super Mario World Castle theme!? This is so good! It even has the smaller details like the xylophone thing and the flute!
ouu now I want to hear the SMW underground theme
Amazing work as always :)
the classiest take on this theme! you love to hear it!
The way it amps up at the 45 second mark. HOT DAMN!
My god, the memories. Great job, as usual
Dude... this KICKS. ASS!!!
This song was MADE for strings
that thing can be orchestrated? Man, you should go on a tour
This is mesmerizing.
Subscribed!
Magnificent piece. I'm always impressed at how clean your productions are.
You're one of the best cover artists out there.
Mario World is a very nostalgic game for me, and you nailed it!
Fantastic orchestral rendition. This is how I hear it in my head
I gotta say, this is one of the most faithful reproductions of this OST, and being done on violin makes this sound so melancholy, in the best way possible ❤
Whenever I hear this music, I can feel the despair, the terror, the tyranny all in one melody.
I've never loved this song, but this cover of it actually gave me appreciation for it!
INCREDIBLE! Pulling my heartstrings in the best way possible.
I start my week with this video without expecting it and it was the best
might be the purest and most perfect cover of this I've ever heard.
Stunningly amazing also this is perfect for Halloween.
I think Chopin and Bach and all those guys would have love this
Stellar.
Always excited to see a new video, never disappointed.
i thought i was over video game covers
amazing rendition of an amazing song
superb cover!
Pretty fantastic rendition of this theme, perfect for a remake/remaster SMW. I loved it!
Brand new to this channel and instant fan and follow because of this sing🖤 I hope to God that Koji Kondo sees this because I know he would crack a smile. Excellent job!
this is by far the best cover, not accounting for Aqua's remastered version of the original..... it is so good, the timing, the accuracy of instruments tone and mood, it's so good, the only single complaint I have is the rather cold sounding electric bass, if that wasn't there it would have been a 10/10.
My favorite Mario song of all time. This is nicely done 🤌
Suddenly, I'm very happy
excellent as usual. another definitive version.
This makes me feel like I'm watching a memory of myself playing this level back in my old room as a boy.
You poured your soul into this one. I can hear nothing but perfection.
Masterful
When I just saw that you uploaded that, I already knew that I would love it! It's one of my favorite pieces of the soundtrack of this great game. Some seconds before it was there, I was already anticipating that part at 1:34 that you played with the flute and it was great!
Hands-down, the best rendition I’ve heard with any instrument. Incredible.
Good job !
It's funny, I released my version last week
i liked the original okay, but i LOVED THIS! brilliant work!
Welcome back!!! Amazing cover!
I can't stop smiling ^^
Amazingly faithful rendition! ***thomp***
Cool video!
Didn't expect you to do this one, but so glad for it!
Yesssss I always loved this theme, thank you for the amazing cover! 🙌
I love your music, this is so epic. I always get excited when I see you post something new and this DID NOT DISAPPOINT! Love it.
when I heard that bass come in, I knew it was gonna be a banger!
Perfect as always.
This is phenomenal. Criminal that you don't have more subs.
Just amazing 😍
Thank you so much for this! I appreciate every bit of this 🎉❤
Sa!Da!Ma!Sa!Shi! You are the best violinist in the world.
One of your best, thanks so much for this performance.
Entrar a este canal es algo maravilloso, SIEMPRE. Gracias por tanto talento a nuestra disposición.
Been subbed to you for ages, you do every VGM theme justice. This channel deserves way more subs & views than it has!
Wow! Very very nice!
Excellent! You really captured the tension and intrigue. Wonderful.
Perfeito as always
Absolutely brilliant!
Beautiful
Man this is amazing
Great as always. Glad to see you doing more stuff lately.
man i was so curious how you would translate the heavy snes-like sounds of this track and you did an amazing job as always
sounds like something straight out of mario galaxy especially in the second half.
Your videos are always so fantastic.
Another amazing composition!
perfect, now drop the 10hr loop 👀
this is just perfection, you captured the castle vibes and put the fire to goes on
Fantastic!
Beautifully done! Nostalgia and awe all in one piece! Certainly one of my favorites to date!
Great!
The only person who could get an orchestrated soundtrack right
0:46 さーだーまーさーしー
Excellent work as always.
uma obra prima!
valeu cara, por me proporcionar um som tão lindo...me faz lembrar de todas os dias jogando Super Mario World com o meu tio
Simply excellent
As always, awesome. And at the perfect time of year as well!
MADMAN
Thank you for another beautiful memory
Koji Kondo is a mastermind and so are you. Brutal!
This is an absolutely beautiful cover, my man! Great work!!
Magnificent performance.