ReMix: Super Mario Bros. 2 'UndergroundRiddims'
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- Game: Super Mario Bros. 2 (Nintendo, 1988, NES)
- ReMixer(s): McVaffe
- Composer(s): Koji Kondo
- Song(s): 'Underground BGM'
- Posted: 2002-01-25, evaluated by djpretzel
The McV strikes again, this time with that most repetitive of underground themes, the Mario 2 underground music. I was honestly skeptical when I double-clicked on this file - even if it IS The McVaffe, how can a theme that so haunted my youth, with its billions of iterations per minute, be resurrected & reformatted in a way that I'd appreciate? I don't fault the original composer, no sirree, but this WAS a theme that drove me somewhat insane. Well, you may be guessing where I'm going with this, but he pulls it off - primarily by covering the theme itself with excellent percussion (love dem rolls) & 'riddim', but also in adding an excellent solo sitar towards the end that makes the track complete. Sitar patche used is good stuff, too, and articulated believably. Very clean production as always, and "the solid quality and reliability you've come to expect" from McVaffe. Personal thanks to him for ReMixing a song I didn't think could be made into an enjoyable mix on its own. Observation - the percussion, at the very beginning, sounds like the intro to Sade's 'Smooth Operator'. Appropriate.
Discussion: Latest 13 comments/reviews; view the I like that McVaffe hasn't messed with the tune's simplicity all that much, but rather made it much more structured and easier on the ears. Gone is the grungy, wonky sensibilities of the original and replaced with some very pleasant strings and piano. The sitar brings in that world influence and some much desired expansion on the short theme.
In all, I don't think this is anything earth-shattering, however for a source that has a lot of cool ideas but in a less than ideal form, this mix is just what was called for. +1 point for McVaffe.
- Marmiduke on October 16, 2009
- DragonAvenger on September 11, 2009
Overall its a good mix, but repeated listens are completely out of the question because of the source. It just starts grating after 2-3 listens in a row. :/
- OA on January 2, 2007
Mustin wrote: I think this one was removed or something, but if you can find it, check it out.
You might be thinking of "Phazeremix Rag" getting removed.
- Liontamer on December 17, 2006
A good arrangement of one of my favourites. If you liked the [i]Super Mario Bros. 2[/i] music, check this out.
- Mustin on December 16, 2006
- dull soul on March 10, 2005
- Longinus on December 7, 2003
More ear candy from McVaffe :D
- Krythan on December 6, 2003
Maybe I'm just a weird person that loved the SMB2 underground theme. I did... as repetive as it was, it was still mysterious sounding and really got me into the mood of this game.
I listened to this, and it bugged me at first 'cause the initial chords weren't exactly the same, but once the piano came in, I was like "cool" and then the violins came in and just blew me away. I never imagined violins there but they were perfect. And yes, the sitar was very cool... also added to the mysteriousness of the track. This would fit perfect in a game or just to groove to. I think even those that hated the original theme might like this. Gotta hand it to McVaffe for taking 10 seconds of music and turning it into almost 3 minutes of awesome sound.
- trashmanal on October 27, 2003
this OC and it still has a special place in my hea.... ehhh on my drive!
Its so laidback and cool! And that sitar gives me goosebumps everytime!
Highly recommended even if this genre´s not everyones cup of tea!
- provoker on September 22, 2002
- mDuo13 on September 22, 2002
I know a lot of people who were driven insane by the SMB2 underground theme, so if that describes you then skip this. Otherwise, prepare yourself for some classic McVaffe groovage. Highlight is the sitar solo in the middle, which is totally unexpected but totally fits in as well. Plus, you gotta respect a guy who can make something worthwhile out of such a short theme. Recommended.
- orkybash on May 22, 2002
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