ReMix: Super Mario Bros. 'Da Pipes'
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- Game: Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo, 1985, NES)
- ReMixer(s): Franz Keller
- Composer(s): Koji Kondo
- Song(s): 'Underground BGM'
- Posted: 2000-09-09, evaluated by djpretzel
Hey, now this is neat . . . I've always loved the underground theme from the original Super Mario Borthers. Using those first siz simple notes, the game instantly establishes a dark and ominous mood quite different from the boisterous above-ground tunage. Well, Franz Keller has gone and made a hip-hop ReMix of this bgm, and it is SWEET. Very well done. Good enough, in fact, to be in the next Super Mario, whenever it comes out :) I could just imagine 'Gangsta Mario' crusin' the streets with 'Pimpin' Luigi' blasting this song from their retrofitted lowrider ^^
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the Two main factors make Da Pipes super-engaging:
1) Mostly due to the snap/clap snare, the whole thing plods along like a dude in baggy clothing carrying a stereo on his shoulder and taking loose but heavy steps to the beat. Which is hilarious in my mind.
2) Gargly startup sound, wahs on reverb, chewy/slimy lead... let's just say that most synths are processed so much like distorted human voices that you can almost imitate them using your own voice.
Additionally, the breathy winds and snare beat changeup nearly miss each other so often that I'm left smiling when they finally cross paths at 1:37.
Can't go wrong with this funky adaptation. :-D
- Polo on March 6, 2010
1) Mostly due to the snap/clap snare, the whole thing plods along like a dude in baggy clothing carrying a stereo on his shoulder and taking loose but heavy steps to the beat. Which is hilarious in my mind.
2) Gargly startup sound, wahs on reverb, chewy/slimy lead... let's just say that most synths are processed so much like distorted human voices that you can almost imitate them using your own voice.
Additionally, the breathy winds and snare beat changeup nearly miss each other so often that I'm left smiling when they finally cross paths at 1:37.
Can't go wrong with this funky adaptation. :-D
- Polo on March 6, 2010
Cool take on the original. I could certainly imagine this being
used as a backing to some hip hop. I'd probably laugh if I heard
it, but still. The change of structure of the B section was really
nicely done, I think that's my favorite section overall.
Pretty fun, check it out.
- DragonAvenger on December 5, 2009
Pretty fun, check it out.
- DragonAvenger on December 5, 2009
Hard to believe this was made 9 years ago. Very simple mix that
would work really well as the backing track for a hiphop/rap track.
I didn't have a problem with the snare. The transition into the
gentle four on the floor section was interesting. I didn't really
like the abrupt ending and would have liked to have heard more
happen and for a little more growth in the track, but on the whole,
simple isn't a bad thing.
- tweek on October 13, 2009
- tweek on October 13, 2009
I understand what people are saying about the stabbing snare. Ouch.
It's like each snare hit is bustin a cap in my ears. ;_; Either the
rest of the track needs to come up, or it needs to come down. As
far as the rest of the track, the synth is pretty cool and
subterranean, but a little delay-heavy, and the B section has a
cool changeup from the original. I think a non-delayed sub bass
would help anchor the track a bit more, and something more going on
in the high end besides some occasional chimes and that drive-by
snare would fill things out. Another minute of some additional
material would be nice as well.
- OA on July 16, 2007
- OA on July 16, 2007
scorpio7489 wrote: I BUMP THEM DAILY IN THE RIDE.
I would, too, if I had a car :wink:
That piece really rocks. It's just a bit too short...
- Dr. Jekyll on June 15, 2006
The underground theme has always been my favorite song from SMB.
It's so catchy! 8) Anyway, I love that song, and I love hip-hop.
This ReMix pulls them both off great. I really like that scratch at
the beginning, too, it really sets the mood for the rest of the
song. I'd give it a 9/10.
- Soulja113 on December 30, 2005
- Soulja113 on December 30, 2005
I'm sad that this has to be my first post here, but it has to be
said.
Is it just me, or does the "whoo-cahh" percussion sound like the one used in [b]Baby Got Back[/b] by [i]Sir Mix-a-Lot?[/i] Whatever it is, it's too loud for me, and overused. Funny though. Keep on rollin'!
- Jangadance on December 15, 2004
Is it just me, or does the "whoo-cahh" percussion sound like the one used in [b]Baby Got Back[/b] by [i]Sir Mix-a-Lot?[/i] Whatever it is, it's too loud for me, and overused. Funny though. Keep on rollin'!
- Jangadance on December 15, 2004
I might be the only one thinkin this but, I don't like one bit. It
hurtz mia ears too much for me to even listen to it in da first
place. I liked the original way better then this thingy. Maybe cuz
the original dosen't hurt me like the sound of bees stinging me in
the ear over and over again. Dunno, not dissin the artist or
anything. Just think that he coulda tried something less painful.
- NinjaJonny on August 25, 2004
- NinjaJonny on August 25, 2004
This song only got five reviews?
Anything that can turn SMB music into something so ominous and makes you see Mario and Luigi being in the Mafia is l33t in my book.
Seriously, the song rocks. One of my favorites, easy.
- l33t n1nj4 on March 9, 2004
Anything that can turn SMB music into something so ominous and makes you see Mario and Luigi being in the Mafia is l33t in my book.
Seriously, the song rocks. One of my favorites, easy.
- l33t n1nj4 on March 9, 2004
:twisted: Man dawg this dude is the shizzle. I have two of his cuts
Da Pips & Punch Out, they both raw as hell. I BUMP THEM DAILY
IN THE RIDE. And everybody in St. Louis soon will too. Keep them
comming. :twisted:
- scorpio7489 on March 3, 2004
- scorpio7489 on March 3, 2004
I like this alot! I have no idea in hell what you used to create
that sound, but i love it whatever it is. It creates a whole mood.
And the disc scratch in the bckrnd really gives you a punk kind of
feeling that lets you know this thing is kick ass. Nice job.
- nodspaw51 on December 20, 2003
- nodspaw51 on December 20, 2003
I'm new to this place and i only heard like 4 songs but this one is
some awsome $h!t
- pancakemaster on March 30, 2003
- pancakemaster on March 30, 2003
Whoa, that's not a bad idea...and who in this world wouldn't
recognize the Super Mario Bros. theme!??!?!? I mean cmon! It's the
Super Mario Bros. theme!!! :lol:
Anyways, a nice slow, to the point, remix. I like it. ;)
- skawttieboy on June 22, 2002
Anyways, a nice slow, to the point, remix. I like it. ;)
- skawttieboy on June 22, 2002
Perfect for blasting out of your windows down crowded streets. The
reactions that I get from people are amazing, you should all try
it.
- BigDRS on June 13, 2002
- BigDRS on June 13, 2002
Super Mario Bros. 'Da Pipes'
Franz Keller gives us a slowed down dark rendition of the Super Mario Bros. trade mark tune. Instantly the drums (the claps of which are extremely wide might I add) remind me of some kind of hip-hop beat, like Nelly's stuff (but in a good way). An analogish bass synth with delay plays the main melody, often interrupted by a variety of vinyl, beep, voice and break samples which help the main beat do it's job. Sadly, nothing much changes in the mix apart from what's already stated. I think if this mix was extended and incorporated more elements it would have been a lot better. Still, it's very well mixed, and I do like the overall sound of things. Nice job.
- Jivemaster on May 10, 2002
Franz Keller gives us a slowed down dark rendition of the Super Mario Bros. trade mark tune. Instantly the drums (the claps of which are extremely wide might I add) remind me of some kind of hip-hop beat, like Nelly's stuff (but in a good way). An analogish bass synth with delay plays the main melody, often interrupted by a variety of vinyl, beep, voice and break samples which help the main beat do it's job. Sadly, nothing much changes in the mix apart from what's already stated. I think if this mix was extended and incorporated more elements it would have been a lot better. Still, it's very well mixed, and I do like the overall sound of things. Nice job.
- Jivemaster on May 10, 2002
