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The songs are popular among the communities of video gamers and musicians, such as [[OverClocked ReMix]], and still are today.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.ocremix.org/game/super-mario-rpg-legend-of-the-seven-stars-snes/ | title = Game: Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (SNES) - OverClocked ReMix | accessdate = 2007-08-22 | author = OverClocked ReMix | author-link = OverClocked ReMix | coauthors = David W. Lloyd (djpretzel) | date = [[2000-11-28]] | publisher = OverClocked ReMix | quote = Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars}}</ref> Even over a decade after the game’s release, the music's popularity continues, and players of [[music video game]]s also play along to ''Super Mario RPG''’s music, since creators of steps for ''[[Dance Dance Revolution]]'' emulators such as ''[[StepMania]]'' use the many songs to which players enjoy dancing— and even rocking, in the case of ''[[Guitar Hero (series)|Guitar Hero]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.flashflashrevolution.com/sims/?search=Super+Mario+RPG | title = FFR Simfile Database FlashFlashRevolution.com | author = [http://www.flashflashrevolution.com/SiteCredits/credits.php Flash Flash Revolution] | work = [http://www.flashflashrevolution.com/ FlashFlashRevolution.com] | date = [[2007-06-21]] | accessdate = 2007-11-19 | quote = Super Mario RPG}}</ref><ref name="Video">{{cite web | url = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr0eIgfGMvA | title = Stepmania- Super Mario RPG (Remix) | author = [http://www.youtube.com/user/Firedroenix Firedroenix] | work = [[YouTube]] | date = [[2007-09-06]] | accessdate = 2007-11-15 | quote = Super Mario RPG (Remix, played on Stepmania…}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2MfeEPoX2g | title = Stepmania Super Mario RPG Bobbled Head Inspiration | author = [http://www.youtube.com/user/ANIMEGROOVE ANIMEGROOVE] | work = [[YouTube]] | date = [[2007-11-17]] | accessdate = 2007-07-21 | quote = Bobbled Head Inspiration}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFTPhNDGhx8 | title = Guitar Hero 2 Custom Song - Smithy's Theme (Mario RPG) | author = [http://www.youtube.com/user/Podruvan Podruvan] | work = [[YouTube]] | date = [[2007-01-28]] | accessdate = 2007-11-20 | quote = This song was originally written by Yoko Shimomura for the game "Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars"…}}</ref>
The songs are popular among the communities of video gamers and musicians, such as [[OverClocked ReMix]], and still are today.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.ocremix.org/game/super-mario-rpg-legend-of-the-seven-stars-snes/ | title = Game: Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (SNES) - OverClocked ReMix | accessdate = 2007-08-22 | author = OverClocked ReMix | author-link = OverClocked ReMix | coauthors = David W. Lloyd (djpretzel) | date = [[2000-11-28]] | publisher = OverClocked ReMix | quote = Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars}}</ref> Even over a decade after the game’s release, the music's popularity continues, and players of [[music video game]]s also play along to ''Super Mario RPG''’s music, since creators of steps for ''[[Dance Dance Revolution]]'' emulators such as ''[[StepMania]]'' use the many songs to which players enjoy dancing— and even rocking, in the case of ''[[Guitar Hero (series)|Guitar Hero]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.flashflashrevolution.com/sims/?search=Super+Mario+RPG | title = FFR Simfile Database FlashFlashRevolution.com | author = [http://www.flashflashrevolution.com/SiteCredits/credits.php Flash Flash Revolution] | work = [http://www.flashflashrevolution.com/ FlashFlashRevolution.com] | date = [[2007-06-21]] | accessdate = 2007-11-19 | quote = Super Mario RPG}}</ref><ref name="Video">{{cite web | url = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr0eIgfGMvA | title = Stepmania- Super Mario RPG (Remix) | author = [http://www.youtube.com/user/Firedroenix Firedroenix] | work = [[YouTube]] | date = [[2007-09-06]] | accessdate = 2007-11-15 | quote = Super Mario RPG (Remix, played on Stepmania…}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2MfeEPoX2g | title = Stepmania Super Mario RPG Bobbled Head Inspiration | author = [http://www.youtube.com/user/ANIMEGROOVE ANIMEGROOVE] | work = [[YouTube]] | date = [[2007-11-17]] | accessdate = 2007-07-21 | quote = Bobbled Head Inspiration}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFTPhNDGhx8 | title = Guitar Hero 2 Custom Song - Smithy's Theme (Mario RPG) | author = [http://www.youtube.com/user/Podruvan Podruvan] | work = [[YouTube]] | date = [[2007-01-28]] | accessdate = 2007-11-20 | quote = This song was originally written by Yoko Shimomura for the game "Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars"…}}</ref>


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Tracks included in the game have also played by [[Play! A Video Game Symphony]] at various venues in the United States<ref name="VideoGameLive">{{cite web| url = http://music.ign.com/articles/800/800672p1.html| title = Video Games Live In Dallas| publisher = [[IGN]]| author = Alex Van Zelfden| date = 2007-06-29| accessdate = 2007-08-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://music.ign.com/articles/792/792757p1.html| title = PLAY! A Videogame Concert San Jose Review| publisher = [[IGN]]| author = Michael Pereira| date = 2007-05-30| accessdate = 2007-08-07}}</ref> and around the world.<ref>{{cite web| title = PLAY! A Video Game Symphony - About| url = http://www.play-symphony.com/about.php| publisher = [[PLAY! A Video Game Symphony]]| accessdate = 2007-08-07}}</ref>
==Impact==
===Release===
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featured the music in the video game. Shortly after the game’s Japanese release, NTT released the ''Original Sound Version''. An ''Arranged Tracks'' album followed featuring new, rearranged versions of the tracks from the game. [[Nintendo]] and [[Square Co.|Square]] (now [[Square Enix]]) released the game in Japan and [[North America]]. NTT released the albums only in Japan. Tracks included in the game have also played by [[Play! A Video Game Symphony]] at various venues in the United States<ref name="VideoGameLive">{{cite web| url = http://music.ign.com/articles/800/800672p1.html| title = Video Games Live In Dallas| publisher = [[IGN]]| author = Alex Van Zelfden| date = 2007-06-29| accessdate = 2007-08-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://music.ign.com/articles/792/792757p1.html| title = PLAY! A Videogame Concert San Jose Review| publisher = [[IGN]]| author = Michael Pereira| date = 2007-05-30| accessdate = 2007-08-07}}</ref> and around the world.<ref>{{cite web| title = PLAY! A Video Game Symphony - About| url = http://www.play-symphony.com/about.php| publisher = [[PLAY! A Video Game Symphony]]| accessdate = 2007-08-07}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

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The music of the video game Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars was composed by Yoko Shimomura. NTT Publishing released the original soundtrack on one album and the arranged tracks on another. The soundtrack features several musical pieces from both the Mario and Final Fantasy series, including songs such as Koji Kondo’s “Overworld theme” from Super Mario Bros. and Nobuo Uematsu’s “Fanfare” from Final Fantasy IV.

Creation and influence

"Beware the Forest's Mushrooms"

“Beware the Forest's Mushrooms” that plays in Forest Maze is track 4 of 5 in Super Mario RPG Arranged Tracks, featuring sounds of a forest such as birds chirping. In 2004, Martin Hagwall remixed it as “The Super Mario RPG Song” under the pen name Märta with lyrics, becoming the topic of many forums and subsequently appeared in other media across the Internet. Märta released the “Rawest Forest” remix two years later writing, “I can proudly present a Rawest Forest version of our beloved song. This project was already started as the first version released, but lazy as I am, we haven't been able to finish the work, but now it's finally done!”[1] On Friday, June 8, 2007, an author under the pen name Kirbopher15 submited a Flash animation to the remix titled “Mario RPG: Rawest Forest” to Newgrounds, and he wrote, “Those who know the game as well as I do will catch all of the references scattered throughout the animation.” The animation won two Portal awards: Daily 3rd Place on Saturday, June 9, 2007 and Weekly 5th Place on Wednesday, June 13, 2007.[2] Even music video game players have come to know the animation, since steps creators frequently include its drawings, if not the entire video, with the song.[3]

Albums

Super Mario RPG Original Sound Version

Untitled

Super Mario RPG Original Sound Version is the official soundtrack for Super Mario RPG. NTT Publishing released it in Japan on March 25, 1996. This 2-CD set contains nearly every piece of music that was in the game. Yoko Shimomura composed the music.

Track listing

Super Mario RPG Arranged Tracks

Untitled

Track listing

Reception

Nintendo Power gave the game's G (Graphics & Sound) Power Meter rating a 4.0 out of 5.[4] SoundtrackCentral.com wrote, “Super Mario RPG: Legend of The Seven Stars was such an incredible game, and the music, wonderfully composed by Yoko Shimomura along with a few familiar tunes by Koji Kondo of the classic Mario games and Nobuo Uematsu of the riveting Final Fantasy series, perfectly matches the humor and excitement of the videogame.” Writing specifically on the Original Sound Version, “One track I especially love is track 39 on the first disc [“Slope”]. The tune's fast paced rhythm reminded me of something like Offenbach's Can-Can music, only a little faster. In fact, I love all of the tracks, especially the last six tracks on disc two. The finale, track 21, [“Happy Parade, Delightful Parade/And the Parade Draws to a Close... ”] is excellent, and worth bouncing too. If there is any negative in this album, it may be that the track title labelings are too overdramatic and sound like they could be in a Secret of Mana album.”[5] 1UP.com praised the sound, stating "The sounds are right from the Mario series -- faithful right down to the plinking of coins." [6] Electronic Gaming Monthly stated “Nintendo put the sound processor to work in Mario RPG, providing a gamer with great sound effects and music.” [7] Netjak gave the game's audio an eight out of ten because, “The music in this title is quite well done. The opening theme is very catchy, overall game music is very well done, and you even have a sequence where you can pull out your own tunes”.[8] PGNx also called the game’s music “very catchy” and attributed it to game’s humor, “so even the music for when things are dark has a humorous note”, and “since Mario doesn't speak in this game … it allows for more light humor”.[9] RPGamer gave the music and sound a four out of five because, “While many of the battle themes are untraditional, they are still very well done. The rest of the game's music is good as well and covers a wide variety of moods. There's a sunken ship, a forest, caves, and even a void in space, each with its own special background music. There are plenty of remixes from previous Mario games as well, complete with nostalgia. … Overall, music and sound are great.”[10] RPGFan rated the game's Sound/Music at 90% because, “With multiple boss tunes, a different song for almost every area of the game, and one of my favorite final battle songs ever, the only thing that could really get to you would be the mildly annoying battle music.”[11] Cubed³ gave the game's sound a ten out of ten since, “Classic Mario tunes melded perfectly with Square’s gorgeous compositions, a marriage made in heaven.”[12] All Game Guide praised the music as “quite extraordinary, utilizing the Super NES' many instruments to create songs that match the mood of the surrounding environment.”[13]

Legacy

The songs are popular among the communities of video gamers and musicians, such as OverClocked ReMix, and still are today.[14] Even over a decade after the game’s release, the music's popularity continues, and players of music video games also play along to Super Mario RPG’s music, since creators of steps for Dance Dance Revolution emulators such as StepMania use the many songs to which players enjoy dancing— and even rocking, in the case of Guitar Hero.[15][3][16][17]

Tracks included in the game have also played by Play! A Video Game Symphony at various venues in the United States[18][19] and around the world.[20]

References

  1. ^ Martin Hagwall (Märta) (2006-04-26). "The Super Mario RPG Song - A Piece of Video Game History". TVSM. Users.se. p. 3. Retrieved 2006-11-28. Super Mario RPG is a video game with so many secrets they are almost impossible to count, and the fanbase for the game is still large. We have encountered many rumours over the past few years and had many great laughts in the forums. Especially at the very appreciated Super Mario RPG Song, which hit the crowd in 2004 {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); External link in |publisher= and |work= (help); Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ Chris (Kirbopher15) (2007-06-08). "Mario RPG: Rawest Forest". Newgrounds. Users.se. Retrieved 2007-06-09. Daily 3rd Place – 06/09/2007 Weekly 5th Place – 06/13/2007 … This was a little idea I came up with practically on a whim last Sunday. I finished the whole thing in a little under a week, and I think it turned out pretty well. Back in 2004, a dude by the name of Martin Hagwell, also known as "Märta" made a song out of the BGM from the "Forest Maze" level from Super Mario RPG for the SNES. Just recently, he remixed the song he created into a full-fledged professional sounding song, titled "Rawest Forest". After finding the song by chance last weekend thanks to a YouTube video, I took a listen, and got the idea for this movie. Mario RPG is one of my absolute favorite games of ALL time, and I know it inside and out. Those who know the game as well as I do will catch all of the references scattered throughout the animation. I also used this as a test to try out some new little tricks with animation. The good majority of the movie is frame-by-frame, and yes, I know the drawings're a little crappy (I don't have a tabley, unfortunately), but I enjoyed working on it throughout my last full week of High School (YAY), and it doubled as the final for my animation class, so that's even better! Anyway, hope you enjoy it for what it is. I certainly had a ball. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); External link in |author= and |publisher= (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ a b Firedroenix (2007-09-06). "Stepmania- Super Mario RPG (Remix)". YouTube. Retrieved 2007-11-15. Super Mario RPG (Remix, played on Stepmania… {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help); Check date values in: |date= (help); External link in |author= (help)
  4. ^ Scott Pelland (1996-05). "Now Playing". Nintendo Power. Redmond, Washington: M. Arakawa, Nintendo of America, Inc. p. 97. ISSN 1041-9551 OCLC 18893582. Power Meter Rating G … Super Mario RPG 4.0 … The Power Meter ratings are derived from evaluations on a five point scale with five being the highest score possible for a category. The Categories are: G=Graphics and Sound, P=Play Control, C=Challenge, T=Theme & Fun {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |date= (help); Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ Jon Turner (2007-01-22). "Super Mario RPG Original Sound Version : SoundtrackCentral.com". Reviews Master List : SoundtrackCentral.com. SoundtrackCentral.com. Retrieved 2007-12-29. A combination of Mario and Squaresoft music, with stirring results. … In every Mario game that I played, there was always wonderful, hummable music to accompany me as I crushed those Koopas down to size. This CD set is no exception. "Super Mario RPG: Legend of The Seven Stars" was such an incredible game, and the music, wonderfully composed by Yoko Shimomura along with a few familiar tunes by Koji Kondo of the classic Mario games and Nobuo Uematsu of the riveting Final Fantasy series, perfectly matches the humor and excitement of the videogame. One track I especially love is track 39 on the first disc. The tune's fast paced rhythm reminded me of something like Offenbach's Can-Can music, only a little faster. In fact, I love all of the tracks, especially the last six tracks on disc two. The finale, track 21, is excellent, and worth bouncing too. If there is any negative in this album, it may be that the track title labelings are too overdramatic and sound like they could be in a "Secret of Mana" album. All in all, this CD is a must-have to anyone's videogame music collection, especially if you're a Mario fan. Oh, by the way, there are three familiar "Final Fantasy" tracks on Disc 2, so Final Fantasy fans will get a kick out of this box as well. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); External link in |author= and |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ 1UP.com (2004-05-09). "Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars SNES Review Index, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars Reviews". 1UP.com. Ziff Davis Publishing Holdings, Inc. Retrieved 2007-05-29. The sounds are right from the Mario series -- faithful right down to the plinking of coins.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ Electronic Gaming Monthly (2004-05-09). "Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars SNES Review Index, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars Reviews". 1UP.com. Ziff Davis Publishing Holdings, Inc. Retrieved 2007-05-29. Nintendo put the sound processor to work in Mario RPG, providing a gamer with great sound effects and music.
  8. ^ Justin "Laughing Target" Murray (2003-08-13). "Super Mario RPG - SNES Review". Netjak. HostGator Web Hosting. Retrieved 2007-05-29. Audio: [8] … The music in this title is quite well done. The opening theme is very catchy, overall game music is very well done, and you even have a sequence where you can pull out your own tunes {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); External link in |publisher= and |work= (help)
  9. ^ Vavra (2003-12-28). "PGNx Media: Super Mario RPG Review". PGNx Media Videogames. PGNx Media. Retrieved 2007-05-29. The music is very catchy and it was designed for younger gamers, so even the music for when things are dark has a humorous note. The sound effects, especially for Mario, are well placed and it has a lot of fun playing around as the emotions for Mario, since Mario doesn't speak in this game. I am sure it was a challenge for the writer, but using body language reduces a few nuances and it allows for more light humor. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); External link in |author= and |work= (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  10. ^ Derek 'Roku' Cavin (2004-03-13). "Mario Gets HP". RPGamer. RPGamer. Retrieved 2007-05-29. While many of the battle themes are untraditional, they are still very well done. The rest of the game's music is good as well and covers a wide variety of moods. There's a sunken ship, a forest, caves, and even a void in space, each with its own special background music. There are plenty of remixes from previous Mario games as well, complete with nostalgia. The game's sound effects are pretty good and seem to come mostly from previous Mario games as well, though there are several new ones too. Overall, music and sound are great. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); External link in |author= (help)
  11. ^ Dancin' Homer (2005-11-28). "RPGFan Reviews - Super Mario RPG". RPGFan. Cerberus Media Group, Inc. Retrieved 2007-05-29. With multiple boss tunes, a different song for almost every area of the game, and one of my favorite final battle songs ever, the only thing that could really get to you would be the mildly annoying battle music. Of course, even if you hate everything else, there are a few hidden Squaresoft classics for the attentive ear to find, giving a nice little Easter egg to any Final Fantasy fans. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  12. ^ Adam Riley (2004-04-13). "C3 :: Super Mario RPG Review". C3 :: Worldwide Nintendo Coverage. Cubed³. Retrieved 2007-05-29. As with the visuals side, less than wondrous would have been disappointing – but there is no dissatisfaction here folks! Classic Mario tunes melded perfectly with Square's gorgeous compositions, a marriage made in heaven. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); External link in |author= and |work= (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  13. ^ Skyler Miller (1999-10-07). "allgame ((( Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars > Review )))". All Game Guide. All Media Guide. Retrieved 2007-05-29. The music is also quite extraordinary, utilizing the Super NES' many instruments to create songs that match the mood of the surrounding environment. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  14. ^ OverClocked ReMix (2000-11-28). "Game: Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (SNES) - OverClocked ReMix". OverClocked ReMix. Retrieved 2007-08-22. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  15. ^ Flash Flash Revolution (2007-06-21). "FFR Simfile Database FlashFlashRevolution.com". FlashFlashRevolution.com. Retrieved 2007-11-19. Super Mario RPG {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); External link in |author= and |work= (help)
  16. ^ ANIMEGROOVE (2007-11-17). "Stepmania Super Mario RPG Bobbled Head Inspiration". YouTube. Retrieved 2007-07-21. Bobbled Head Inspiration {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help); Check date values in: |date= (help); External link in |author= (help)
  17. ^ Podruvan (2007-01-28). "Guitar Hero 2 Custom Song - Smithy's Theme (Mario RPG)". YouTube. Retrieved 2007-11-20. This song was originally written by Yoko Shimomura for the game "Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars"… {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help); Check date values in: |date= (help); External link in |author= (help)
  18. ^ Alex Van Zelfden (2007-06-29). "Video Games Live In Dallas". IGN. Retrieved 2007-08-07.
  19. ^ Michael Pereira (2007-05-30). "PLAY! A Videogame Concert San Jose Review". IGN. Retrieved 2007-08-07.
  20. ^ "PLAY! A Video Game Symphony - About". PLAY! A Video Game Symphony. Retrieved 2007-08-07.

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