Special thanks to Rafael Martins ( Sommastudio), Gilliard Lopes and Sandro Tomasetti for all the support.
There are countless examples of “dynamic” audio implementation in the franchise, but the objective of this edition of The Musical Box is to highlight two special moments from Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2, released for the Wii in 20 respectively. Every single sound effect and piece of music is deeply connected to the gameplay, enhancing the experience in a very special way. is not just beautifully crafted, it is also amazingly functional. This song has also been performed by many groups, bands and even orchestras from all around the world. The “Overworld Theme”, composed by Koji Kondo for the original Super Mario Bros., is instantly recognizable by almost every gamer, and even those who are not interested in videogames. The music is just one of the many highlights of this franchise. Mario games are considered by many in this industry as masterpieces, and they have raised the bar regarding many aspects of videogame creation, both technical and artistic. Since 1985, when the first game was released for the NES, millions of people have played the role of the distinctive Italian plumber, jumping tirelessly through dangerous worlds and castles to ultimately save princess Peach from the hands of evil Bowser. is perhaps the most influential and famous videogame franchise ever created.