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The "'''Ground Theme'''"<ref name=History>''[[Super Mario History 1985-2010]]'' tracklist</ref> is a recurring musical theme composed by [[Koji Kondo]], first appearing in [[World 1-1 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 1-1]] of ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' Set in the key of {{wp|C major}}, the theme uses a {{wp|Period (music)|periodic}} structure and {{wp|Calypso music|calypso}} rhythms and plays at an ''andante moderato'' tempo. The theme has become one of the most recognizable and iconic songs in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]], as well as the video game industry as a whole, having made numerous appearances in games and media associated with [[Mario]] or the franchise itself and been arranged many times by musicians and in symphonic concerts.<ref>Greening, Chris (December 30, 2012). [http://www.vgmonline.net/kojikondo/ Koji Kondo Profile]. ''Video Game Music Online''. Retrieved June 20, 2019.</ref><ref>Nutt, Christian (December 10, 2014). [https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/231987/The_Mario_Maestro_speaks_Koji_Kondo_on_composing_classics.php The ''Super Mario'' Maestro speaks: Koji Kondo on composing classics]. ''Gamasutra''. Retrieved June 20, 2019.</ref> In 2023, it became the first piece of video game audio to be inducted into the {{wp|National Recording Registry}}.<ref>(April 12, 2023). [https://newsroom.loc.gov/news/national-recording-registry-inducts-music-from-madonna--mariah-carey--queen-latifah--daddy-yankee/s/5a91b115-3825-4a5f-a702-35940b4de958 National Recording Registry Inducts Music from Madonna, Mariah Carey, Queen Latifah, Daddy Yankee]. ''Library of Congress''. Retrieved April 12, 2023.</ref> | The "'''Ground Theme''',"<ref name=History>''[[Super Mario History 1985-2010]]'' tracklist</ref> also known as the '''overworld theme'''<ref>[[Masahiro Sakurai]] (January 23, 2008). [https://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/music/music21.html "Super Mario Bros.: Ground Theme"]. ''Smash Bros. DOJO!!''. Retrieved July 30, 2019.</ref> and '''''Super Mario Bros.'' Theme''',<ref>''[[Donkey Konga: The Hottest Hits]]'' tracklist</ref> is a recurring musical theme composed by [[Koji Kondo]], first appearing in [[World 1-1 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 1-1]] of ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' Set in the key of {{wp|C major}}, the theme uses a {{wp|Period (music)|periodic}} structure and {{wp|Calypso music|calypso}} rhythms and plays at an ''andante moderato'' tempo. The theme has become one of the most recognizable and iconic songs in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]], as well as the video game industry as a whole, having made numerous appearances in games and media associated with [[Mario]] or the franchise itself and been arranged many times by musicians and in symphonic concerts.<ref>Greening, Chris (December 30, 2012). [http://www.vgmonline.net/kojikondo/ Koji Kondo Profile]. ''Video Game Music Online''. Retrieved June 20, 2019.</ref><ref>Nutt, Christian (December 10, 2014). [https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/231987/The_Mario_Maestro_speaks_Koji_Kondo_on_composing_classics.php The ''Super Mario'' Maestro speaks: Koji Kondo on composing classics]. ''Gamasutra''. Retrieved June 20, 2019.</ref> In 2023, it became the first piece of video game audio to be inducted into the {{wp|National Recording Registry}}.<ref>(April 12, 2023). [https://newsroom.loc.gov/news/national-recording-registry-inducts-music-from-madonna--mariah-carey--queen-latifah--daddy-yankee/s/5a91b115-3825-4a5f-a702-35940b4de958 National Recording Registry Inducts Music from Madonna, Mariah Carey, Queen Latifah, Daddy Yankee]. ''Library of Congress''. Retrieved April 12, 2023.</ref> | ||
Sheet music for the "Ground Theme" was used in the background of [[Super Mario Orchestra Concert]] promotional material. | Sheet music for the "Ground Theme" was used in the background of [[Super Mario Orchestra Concert]] promotional material. | ||
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|description3=The ending screen arrangement heard in ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'' | |description3=The ending screen arrangement heard in ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'' | ||
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A more faithful, techno arrangement of the "Ground Theme" plays in the first ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''-styled intermission level where the player controls [[Bowser]]. | A more faithful, techno arrangement of the "Ground Theme" plays in the first ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''-styled intermission level where the player controls [[Bowser]]. | ||
An arrangement of the "Ground Theme" is incorporated into the theme heard in [[Petal Meadows]]. | An arrangement of the "Ground Theme" is incorporated into the theme heard in [[Petal Meadows]]. | ||
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''[[Super Paper Mario]]'' features several arrangements of the "Ground Theme." In the theme heard in [[Lineland Road]], the opening measures of the ''Super Mario Bros.'' "Ground Theme" as well as the ''[[Super Mario World]]'' "[[Ground Theme (Super Mario World)|Ground Theme]]" are used as a base for various melodies. A short variation of this arrangement plays when a new member joins the party. | ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'' features several arrangements of the "Ground Theme." In the theme heard in [[Lineland Road]], the opening measures of the ''Super Mario Bros.'' "Ground Theme" as well as the ''[[Super Mario World]]'' "[[Ground Theme (Super Mario World)|Ground Theme]]" are used as a base for various melodies. A short variation of this arrangement plays when a new member joins the party. | ||
A chiptune arrangement of the "Ground Theme" is incorporated into the theme titled "The Open Plane", which can be heard in [[The Bitlands]] and [[The Dotwood Tree]]. | A chiptune arrangement of the "Ground Theme" is incorporated into the theme titled "'''The Open Plane'''", which can be heard in [[The Bitlands]] and [[The Dotwood Tree]]. | ||
The game's files also include an unused track that features an arrangement of the opening measure of the "Ground Theme." | The game's files also include an unused track that features an arrangement of the opening measure of the "Ground Theme." | ||
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|description4=The arrangement heard in ''Paper Mario: Color Splash'' | |description4=The arrangement heard in ''Paper Mario: Color Splash'' | ||
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