ReMix: Super Mario Bros. 3 'LaSambaDeAgua'

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Super Mario Bros. 3

Can you say 'respect'? mmmkay, howsabout 'Mad Skillz'? Good. Now try 'That bruthaa Mustin one bad mutha - shut your mouth - just talkin' bout Mustin - well, we can dig it'. Right. Sorry for the gratuitous Shaft reference, but this ReMix just deserves heaping amounts of praise and admiration for its creator, who played all the individual parts himself, LIVE (not at the same time, but on actual acoustic instruments!!). What instruments? How bout: Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Jimbaes, Maracas, Egg Shakers, Claves, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Flute, Bass Clarinet, Bass Guitar, and Melodica. A laid back Samba groove provides the excellent backdrop for the big M's acoustical prowess to shine through, with intricate percussion, a well-rounded mix, and masterful instrumentation and decisions about arrangement. Much as I love techno, and much as I think synthesizers, samplers, and PCs are capable of making great music, there's something about alternative musical genres and acoustic instruments that can't be described. You'll really just have to hear this one for yourself and gain a truer understanding of the word "awe" :)

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Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.
Good remix. Would have been nice if the remix was longer. Kudos.

- Pachi Risu on November 19, 2009
Nice intro, and i was feelin' the sound of this overall. The trumpet was pretty weak, some intonation and breath support issues there, but otherwise, the rest was awesome. Nice harmonica, and though the production wasn't pristine, the same room sound made it feel really live.
Short and sweet.

- OA on June 9, 2009
I have to admit the introduction at the beginning is a very classy; it really sets the tone for the rest of the song.
I can almost imagine this being played at some resort at like Cancun or something. 8-)

- 42 on January 18, 2009
Love this track, And great job to Mustin with his instrumental capabilities. Everything sounds great in this, from guitar to the harmonica solo. The only downside is that the track's a little quiet overall, but hey, that's nothing to be picky about, it just gives me a reason to kick up the volume :D

- Opterion on January 11, 2009
Mustin is such a great musician. Live ReMixes are always hard to make, and this is excellent.

- Nineko on December 19, 2006
I heard worlds collided and the heavens cried when Mustin recorded this song.
On a more serious note, this is a great mix - short, but very chill and enjoyable. The talent really shows here, especially in the production. Some people spend days trying to record ONE instrument for a song. Mustin really goes all out on this baby, and it shows.

- myf on July 7, 2005
I absoloutly love this mix!
I'm not a big fan of latin music but this song is still very relaxing
This is probally Mustin's most normal song on the site
I read that Mustin spent more time going around gathering instruments to make the song rather than actually recording it
I also read that this song started a great relation between him and this girl
Awesome job on this, Mustin!

- jordex on March 10, 2005
I really enjoyed listening to this. Whenever I hear it I imagine myself in a small cafe in Havana, surrounded by Koopas :D. I like the intro as it adds that personal element to the piece. This is an overall great piece. Nice work!

- cheese-cube on November 14, 2004
This remix is special. It's special because it reveals a very unique talent: the ability to arrange/play/mix several instruments into a style that requires more than a passing understanding of musical styles. This remix displays Mustin's maturity as a musician and files him in the ranks of the great remixers...good job!

- ubernym on September 14, 2004
It's amazing their are still people who think Mustin's music is crap. They obviously didnt listen to this or would pass out if they actually picked up a real instruemnt(oh God forbid that happens, actual instruments!).

- Holy Warrior Azar on September 12, 2004
Traveling back to the old 8-bit days, we come upon the humble NES. If you're lucky, you have one. If you're really cool, it works. Anyways, this is one of my favorite games, and out of this, World 3's music has to be the best. It's really good, especially since the music is... live? (really strapped for proper musical terms, despite being self-taught pianist). when I actually [u]learn[/u] guitar, this will be the 2nd (to Gerudo valley) that I'll try. Of course it won't be as great
Kudos Mustin! :D

- Lizz on March 10, 2004
I <3 U Mustin
I like this song so much I'm trying to tab it out so I can play it too. I just need to find a sax, harmonica, woodblock, flute, and maracca player, and learn to play the guitar.

- Stealwool on February 4, 2004
enjoy, indeed. Mustin's invitation couldnt be truer, this thing KICKS ASS. the REAL samba flavor is toroughly achieved, all those instruments (real!!! OMG!! 8O )work together SO well, the music just draws you in into a tropical paradise, and wont let go. the guitar is awesome, the sax! omg! everything. this one rule. one of the best rearrangements in OCR. and, incredibly interesting way to transform this piece.
Cano
the fact that the man played all these by himself and arranged them all just adds volumes to the character of this thing. awesome. get it NOW!

- Cano on October 9, 2003
I haven't listened to this piece in months, but I can still remember it clearly. It is very catchy and memorable, the sure sign a great piece.
The first time I heard it, I only thought it was nice... however, I found myself listening to it more than I originally thought I would, and slowly liking it better. By now, I must admit that it is classic.

- Asterin on October 7, 2003
LibertyCabbage wrote: plus i didn't associate this song with smb3 sorry

Did you ever get to World 3? Because then you would see the error in your comment.

- Robin64 on October 7, 2003

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