ReMix: Super Mario Bros. 3 'Lose-Your-Way Maze'

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Super Mario Bros. 3

This short funk/jazz arrangement from SMB3 is a bit tiny, but it deals with fairly basic source material and elaborates sufficiently to fill out two minutes with a greasy funk slap bass, sax ensemble, some nice but perhaps too soft drums, an interesting swaggering piano line, and some in-game sound effects. Judges were split right down the middle on this one; positive comments cited jazz/funk cross-genre mixage, competent sounds and mixing, and general overall funkiness. Criticisms centered around length/development, the ending or lack thereof, and structural placement of solos relative to genre. I think analoq articulated an opinion closest to my own views in concurring with the criticisms but offering that the mix has "replay value" and is very listenable and accessible. The bassline pretty much makes it, I'd say - it's clear how this could have developed. In particular, the articulations and dynamics on the instruments other than the bass could have been more human and funkier. Also, a bridge, break, key change, or something else added in for good measure would have enhanced the impact. But, I like the tasteful, musical usage of sound effects from the game, the attention to panning on the sax ensemble, and the overall idea behind the mix seems worthy. Brief, good, and definitely enjoyable first mix with room for improvement in the future.

― djpretzel

Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.
Lizz;25118 wrote: WHY SO SHORT???

Seconded. This is an awesome mix whose only fault is that it's too dang short.
This is also one of those few mixes that is, imho, what the source should have been.

- 42 on January 17, 2009
The amazing bassline in this song is balanced by bad synth horns in this mix, though on repeated listens, it's unfortunate that the horns seem to come out more each time.
The ending actually sounds like a breakdown with some tasteful piano, but then... nothing. It just stops.
Though the bass is great and the drums are decent, the length of the track and the horribly fake horns really turned me off to this mix. :(

- OA on December 18, 2006
World 7 was probably the second hardest world, right below world 6. This is one cool remix. The sound effects are a nice touch. Just one itsy bitsy little question...
WHY SO SHORT???

- Lizz on March 15, 2004
Haven't I heard the same one, only it went to world 5 part-way through?
I might be mistaken, or hard of hearing.. *looks for the one I'm thinking of*

- Red on November 5, 2003
Ok, pretty much everything in SMB3, heck, everything Koji Kondo touches, for that matter, is just plain classic. But SMB3 is just about the most classic of all of them, either by the massive quality of the game, the massive quality of the songs, or most likely both. In such fashion, though, you make something that has such high standards, that most remixers, even the most competent, steer clear most of the time. DJ Orange has none of that pride/fear to inhibit him, and I'm very glad it doesn't. While in my top five favorite songs on SMB3, the Pipe Land overworld tune isn't exactly one of the most varied/remix-rich type tunes out there, but that can be a good thing. The main melody, beat, and flow makes for a perfect wire-frame with which to hang the fairly competent texture maps that make up the whole of the experience.
DJ Orange: Please, tell me there's more where that came from.
T.Co's Rating: :) :D :mrgreen: 8) /5 smileys

- Nine Ten Doh on November 4, 2003
Very, VERY nice stuff. I'm actually listening to it as I write this.
The original tune from the game had a jazzy feel to it, so it didn't surprise me that a remix of it took this sound. Excellent bass work in here, makes for some nice easy listening. The drums are quiet, but I actually don't think that's a negative here. Maybe it's just me, but I think if the drums had been more pronounced, they may have competed against the organs. And usually, I don't like when sound effects from a game are used in a remix of it, but this song doesn't overdo it.... very tasteful and limited use of the pipe sound. The timing on it is perfect in the song too.
Like others, my one gripe is that it's too short, but I can live with it.

- Storm Eagle on November 2, 2003
Its like I'm in WORLD 7 right now.

- *Drasiir on November 2, 2003
Excellent, excellent work. The bass is absolutely perfect :D

- KakTheInfected on November 1, 2003
Definitly a cool, funky jazz piece. It's kinda short, though. And as always, the in-game sound effects were a nice touch. Another great OCRemix to go on my playlist!

- BlackPhantom on November 1, 2003
DAMN! He beat me being the first (accepted) Mixer on OCR from E-town. Meh... he was here before me...

- Xelebes on November 1, 2003
The jazz arangement sounded good, but it was kind of a little too soft and short. Still, a nice song by a newcomer!

- maplejet on October 31, 2003
This is awesome! A very original vibe going here. I especially love the use of sound effects. The only part of this mix I found a bit lackluster was the drumming, the snare in particular. I think it's too low and distant a sound for a song already so low-end centric, and near the end begins to overplay. The bass drum (if there is one) should be louder, and those hi-hat hits just clutter things up. Those are pretty much nitpicks, I suppose, cuz otherwise this mix has groove to spare. The organ rocks my face, and that bassline is outright infectious. It might be a little short, but bands in the 50's and 60's could get away with songs even shorter than this one.
Nice Work! :nicework:
BTW: What song is this a remix of?

- Kamikaze Noodle on October 31, 2003
This is such a fantastic piece in terms of arrangement - all patches rock, and it is fairly creative as a funk\jazz arrangement. I love it - the bassline really does rule!

- SoUnDoLe on October 31, 2003
I think you're right when saying that it's justifiably short. This piece offers a lot in terms of creativity and arrangement. The bassline is golden man, and when that organ comes in I'm shakin' my head like "YEAH BUDDY."
This piece really accomplished what it sets out to do quite nicely. Even if its a bit short, it gets the job done.
I really like the vibe you've got going here. Good stuffs.

- DarkeSword on October 31, 2003
IMHO, judges have taken the right decision
in voting YES for this one.
The bass line is perfect.
What I prefer in the drums is the use of the crash cymbals.
A bit short... a lot of good things are too short...

- Coucou on October 31, 2003

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