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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 | 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 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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|image=[[File:SMB NES World 1-1 Screenshot.png|thumb|right|130px|The famous "Ground Theme" plays in this nostalgic level.]] | |||
==Reuses== | ==Reuses== | ||
:''For reuses of "Game Over," see [[Game Over (theme)#Reuses|Game Over (theme) § Reuses]].'' | :''For reuses of "Game Over," see [[Game Over (theme)#Reuses|Game Over (theme) § Reuses]].'' | ||
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====''Super Mario Bros. Special''==== | ====''Super Mario Bros. Special''==== | ||
''[[Super Mario Bros. Special]]'' features a slightly slower and much choppier version of the "Ground Theme." It is used for the same purpose as in ''Super Mario Bros.'' | ''[[Super Mario Bros. Special]]'' features a slightly slower and much choppier version of the "Ground Theme." It is used for the same purpose as in ''Super Mario Bros.'' | ||
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In ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', an arrangement of the "Ground Theme" plays in [[Subspace]], replacing an original tune in ''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic]]''. This arrangement is noticeably shortened, only including two excerpts from the original piece. | In ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', an arrangement of the "Ground Theme" plays in [[Subspace]], replacing an original tune in ''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic]]''. This arrangement is noticeably shortened, only including two excerpts from the original piece. | ||
This arrangement returns in version 3.0.0 of ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'', where it plays when a [[P Switch]] is activated while | This arrangement returns in version 3.0.0 of ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'', where it plays when a [[P Switch]] is activated while the player is in their [[SMB2 Mario|SMB2 form]], which is exclusive to the ''Super Mario Bros.'' style. | ||
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The recurring shell flautist [[Noki]] continuously plays the first six notes of the "Ground Theme". | The recurring shell flautist [[Noki]] continuously plays the first six notes of the "Ground Theme". | ||
All of these arrangements are reused for the same purpose in ''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]''. "Secret Course" is reused in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' in the [[Trampoline Time]] and [[Trampoline Terror]] [[minigame]]s as well as in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' | All of these arrangements are reused for the same purpose in ''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]''. "Secret Course" is reused in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' in the [[Trampoline Time]] and [[Trampoline Terror]] [[minigame]]s as well as in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' in the former minigame, and in ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'' in the Break Time! level [[Raise the Stage]]. | ||
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The third is another faithful arrangement of the "Ground Theme" titled 「'''マリオ ウォーク'''」 (''Mario U~ōku'', "The Mario Walk"), and it plays the theme in its original tempo. It uses the same instrumentation as "Mario the Great". | The third is another faithful arrangement of the "Ground Theme" titled 「'''マリオ ウォーク'''」 (''Mario U~ōku'', "The Mario Walk"), and it plays the theme in its original tempo. It uses the same instrumentation as "Mario the Great". | ||
The instrumental version of "[[Doki-Doki Do it]]" titled 「ドキ・ドキDo it ~ビシッとバシッとRock'n Roll学校編~ インスト」 (''Doki Doki Do it ~ Bishitto Bashitto Rock' n Roll Gakkō-hen ~ Insuto'', "Doki-Doki Do it ~Snap Smack Rock'n Roll School Version~ Instrumental") begins with an arrangement of the name registration theme from ''[[VS. Super Mario Bros.]]'' | The instrumental version of "[[Doki-Doki Do it]]" titled 「ドキ・ドキDo it ~ビシッとバシッとRock'n Roll学校編~ インスト」 (''Doki Doki Do it ~ Bishitto Bashitto Rock' n Roll Gakkō-hen ~ Insuto'', "Doki-Doki Do it ~Snap Smack Rock'n Roll School Version~ Instrumental") begins with an arrangement of the name registration theme from ''[[VS. Super Mario Bros.]]''. | ||
===''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!''=== | ===''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!''=== | ||
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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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===''Mario Party'' series=== | ===''Mario Party'' series=== | ||
====''Mario Party''==== | ====''Mario Party''==== | ||
''[[Mario Party]]'' features four arrangements of the "Ground Theme", all arranged by [[Yasunori Mitsuda]]. A brief arrangement of the "Ground Theme" | ''[[Mario Party]]'' features four arrangements of the "Ground Theme", all arranged by [[Yasunori Mitsuda]]. A brief arrangement of the "Ground Theme" titled "'''Mario Party Theme'''" in the [[Juke Box]] plays on the title screen. The arrangement begins on theme's the second bar. | ||
An arrangement of the second half of the "Ground Theme" is incorporated into the second half of the theme heard on the [[Peach's Birthday Cake]] board. This arrangement is simply titled "'''Birthday Cake'''". | An arrangement of the second half of the "Ground Theme" is incorporated into the second half of the theme heard on the [[Peach's Birthday Cake]] board. This arrangement is simply titled "'''Birthday Cake'''". | ||
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''[[Mario Party 10]]'' features four arrangements of the "Ground Theme" In [[Mario Party 10#amiibo Party|amiibo Party]] mode, an arrangement titled "'''Mario's Theme'''" in [[List of Mario Party 10 in-game music|Toad's Room]] plays when Mario's [[amiibo]] is being controlled. | ''[[Mario Party 10]]'' features four arrangements of the "Ground Theme" In [[Mario Party 10#amiibo Party|amiibo Party]] mode, an arrangement titled "'''Mario's Theme'''" in [[List of Mario Party 10 in-game music|Toad's Room]] plays when Mario's [[amiibo]] is being controlled. | ||
The theme "'''How Far Did You Make It?'''", which plays in [[ | The theme "'''How Far Did You Make It?'''", which plays in [[Bowser Party]] mode when the losing team's distance is revealed, is an arrangement of the "Ground Theme"'s sixth and seventh bars played on a {{wp|music box}} with {{wp|synth pad}} accompaniment. This may be a reference to the "Music Box" theme in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', which starts on the same bar of the theme. | ||
A brief arrangement of the first bar of the "Ground Theme" titled "'''What Are The Results?'''" plays at the end of the minigame [[Balloon Blast Bash]] and at the end of each round in the minigame [[Soar to Score]]. | A brief arrangement of the first bar of the "Ground Theme" titled "'''What Are The Results?'''" plays at the end of the minigame [[Balloon Blast Bash]] and at the end of each round in the minigame [[Soar to Score]]. | ||
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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. | ||
An arrangement of the "Ground Theme" is incorporated into the theme heard in [[The Bitlands]]. | |||
An arrangement of the "Ground Theme" is incorporated into the theme heard in [[the Dotwood Tree]]. | |||
The game's files also include an unused track | The game's files also include an unused track which features an arrangement of the opening measure of the "Ground Theme." | ||
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|title=Mushroom Battle | |title=Mushroom Battle | ||
|description=The arrangement heard in ''Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition'' | |description=The arrangement heard in ''Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition'' | ||
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