Evolution of the Super Mario Bros. Theme Song 1985 - 2018

This was a little passion project I've been working on for several months now. This video takes a journey through every variation of the original Super Mario Bros. overworld/ground theme that has appeared in official sources between 1985 and July 2018. This includes games from the Super Mario, Luigi's Mansion, Warioware, Mario Kart, Mario Party, Mario Sports, Super Smash Bros., Donkey Kong, Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Paper Mario, Mario & Luigi, and Mario & Sonic franchises, along with several other games, commercials, and television/film/audio media.

[@apenasumbob-omb3994]

I just can't understand, how can this theme be so iconic? I mean- there's not ANY person who doesn't recognizes it. At least not anyone I know

[@artstrange3230]

That's easy. A lot of homes around the globe had this theme playing on their TVs for nearly 2 decades. From 1985 all the way to the 2000s It's such an upbeat theme, too. One that was specifically designed to be well-liked and so that its listeners couldn't get tired of. Such is the genius of Koji Kondo. It helped shape an entire generation of people. Mario, along with his iconic theme, is just as iconic as a character like Mickey Mouse or Kermit the Frog, if not more.

[@apenasumbob-omb3994]

@@artstrange3230 spitting facts

[@Mangootango]

Why is this game so iconic? I don’t know. It’s probably because it is some sort of two dimensional platformr or something lol also, you should go to super Mario deluxe

[@chaseeasttexaspowerlifts9201]

​@@artstrange3230honestly I'm pretty late to this conversation but honestly I think Mario has long since over thrown mickey, and has now since become more popular. Whenever I go into like a Walmart I see more Mario themed items than I do mickey, and I see Mario more advertised than mickey. Probably doesn't help Disney has more controversies surrounding them than Nintendo has, infact I don't think Nintendo has any real controversy surrounding them

[@artstrange3230]

@@chaseeasttexaspowerlifts9201 It's always been Mario time. The only difference is that now we can see him and hear his theme most everywhere.

[@ashtonwilaby]

Oh so you're a Mario fan? Name every single appearance of the super Mario Bros main theme

[@maricthehedgehog]

I can say them all in one sentence : "Everything that is Mario related"

[@Dip7man]

@@maricthehedgehogyeah true

[@unsmart42069]

give me a sec

[@dannysolhem]

​@@maricthehedgehog Mario or nintendo* frfr

[@AntDzn]

this video needs more recognition this must've took so much time

[@dokodokodon554]

And need a lot of storage

[@ded1y]

That ending was so good

[@jejekk]

Nostalgia. I will always love Mario and his friends❤️

[@lemonadesnake]

Nintendo: uses smb theme as a cool reference or general leitmotif SEGA: uses green hill zone for nostalgia only and doesn’t do anything new with it

[@javieralejandrotrianapaz6343]

Nintendo is what Segain't

[@Creeperboy099]

How is this song not yet in the public domain? It’s a recognizable classic with countless variations

[@reginaldbumwipe8138]

Takes about 75 or so years after the death of the original artist. Assuming US law, they will assume Koji Kondo is the artist, so...not within our lifetime. Unless Nintendo releases it into public domain.

[@midgetsausage]

just because something is recognizable doesn’t mean it’s obligated to be public domain, no matter how much I wish that was the case. many recognizable things you know are still copyrighted.

[@JLuisJoni]

Because Disney. No, for real, look it up.

[@Felixman128]

That's not how that works lol

[@martinvannostrand8488]

Which is exactly why it’s a very tightly held copyright

[@adamdesouzadasilva7651]

8:25 that ending hit me

[@CPHPCreatorRhianna]

3:28 Peach is singing

[@elijahshould2098]

Really?! Is that what that was

[@gameandwatch909]

I started to cry tears of nostalgia when Super Paper Mario came up.

[@extremeboi9207]

8:25 I loved it

[@thiagomaia356]

Almost perfect

[@NightCat28]

8:26

[@TOADToaster]

8:36

[@abandonedaccount6878]

7:11 you have a disco version of the theme and then a cold and eerie version with luigi being scared

[@emmaidasaguran7632]

7:11

[@_lunartemis]

0:47 that was perfect timing (Mario hit the block at the 'beat drop')

[@mmeditatio]

that was the purpose of the music

[@d.geodraxarehal20goldenbir35]

Love how you included even the Do The Mario, but it feels a bit wrong you didnt also put that japanese vocal cover that won an oficial contest back on the SMB days.

[@LuckyTabbyStuff]

The ending matches so much.

[@JoMaTo1]

I like how it ends with the ultimate smb theme

[@YANIMATIONZ]

Lol that ending was perfect 🤣 👌 I was not expecting that

[@BasedSparky]

5:09 Favorite Mario Bros. Melody.

[@zackuchiha3244]

5:10, 5:55, and 6:12 I LOVE IT

[@zackuchiha3244]

5:10 and 6:26 I LOVE IT

[@Charles-yq8vv]

So much work... haha. Good times.

[@keybladewieldersofiathefir9315]

Clever how you Used the credit song for the super Mario Super Show as the end of the Video lol 😂

[@superstarbros1.0superstarb38]

The ending was my favorite part

[@karenvilches8626]

This theme its iconic🎉

[@BasedSparky]

6:18 Next favorite.

[@memesaucestudios1537]

I really want to see an updated version of this with Mario movie stuff

[@johnuebelacker5930]

You got every one...almost. you forgot a couple 😁. Don't worry, you did a great job

[@OrdinaryGuy2011]

There is a variant of the overworld theme in NSMB DS in the Minigame Menu Theme

[@AltoonaYourPiano]

This was awesome but you forgot Mario & Luigi: Partners In Time, a variation of it plays in the grassland part of Hollijolli Village.

[@fatapolsky5711]

mario party 9’s is criminally underrated

[@TheElChavoFan]

0:40 my favorite

[@TheElChavoFan]

0:13 Also My Favorite

[@TheElChavoFan]

0:49 SAME GOES FOR DIS MASTERPIECE *Chef Kiss*

[@melissasoto7158]

Huh

[@SethBlond]

1:48 smg4

[@thetommieguy]

A.k.a bad channel

[@EricTheredhoodyguy]

@@thetommieguy no smg4 the best

[@BirbBoiYT]

What

[@masonhildebrant7337]

SMG4 isn’t bad it’s really funny

[@unrevoked7137]

2:26 When you play Super Mario bros on a potato

[@forhisneutralspecialhewiel4446]

I thought that too.

[@mario_and_friends_youtube1985]

8:36 hey it’s Captain Lou, and better yet, he’s playing Mario

[@DIMON_CAMI]

8:36

[@extremeboi9207]

I love the ending !!! XDDDD

[@riahlexington]

the editing was great, kudos!

[@supermariokid6199]

Damn the ending reminded me of when my brother got a phone call at 3 in the morning from his friend to do the mario

[@TicTacToeCraft]

As expected, you missed a few (within your set time frame). Out the top of my head I can think "Mario Chase - Gate" and the intro to "Slide Hill" from Nintendo Land, "Ruddy Road", "Roshambo Start" and "Roshambo Victory" from Paper Mario: Color Splash and the "Ending/Credits" theme from Super Mario Land, just to give a few examples. I hope you'll make an updated version some day.

[@goofyfish17]

It ending on Do The Mario is perfect.

[@piakirei28]

Man, Mcdonalds and Nintendo must have been buds!

[@Sakamoto196]

The best one is the one from the first game obviously and then the one from Super Mario World

[@JoBot__]

I love that ending. 😂

[@tapiokadesu8505]

5:00 I VAGUELY REMEMBER SEEING THAT COMMERCIAL LIKE YEARS AGO

[@goldyber]

it would be awesome if any mario songs that matched the pitch of do the mario be mashed up at the end

[@joelimitsuandyoshi]

3:31 Viewtiful Joe for the win

[@BeamGuy694]

8:04 *Well*

[@gabyxmario]

3:23

[@CompactRisk]

While this is amazing, it isn’t every official variation of the theme. There are several versions from official CD releases and ad campaigns in the 80s and 90s that you didn’t use.

[@pastnormal5934]

Nicely Edited

[@juanmonreal4014]

WE NEED AN UPDATED VERSION!!!

[@GalaticalSpacedude]

We can all agree that super mario amanda series was the best

[@Xavier_Creighton]

There is only 1 Mario game that I can think of that doesn't feature this song. Super Mario Land 2. I count Super Mario Land because the World 4 theme sounds like the bridge to it with a few note changes. Are there any other Mario games that leave out this song?

[@comic_book_guy]

I believe the word you’re looking for is extras

[@forhisneutralspecialhewiel4446]

there's something I've learned from trying to do this again and again. there's no definitive answer to the question "What is every Super Mario Bros. Overworld remix?" the list just goes on and on and people are bound to not know about some of these. like I can already name one song you missed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4vShKmpnLydhMk

[@captaintoad1226]

Do you like super Mario

[@thesmbthemeguy5007]

I'm on a new acc now Yes you can do it, it is just very hard. and yes, I like mario.

[@captaintoad1226]

@@thesmbthemeguy5007 I like Mario too

[@darkbonnie87fan]

How to make nostalgia for the fans Nintendo: *puts world 1-1 to remind the old fans and make new fans hooked on Mario* Sega: *GREEN HILL ZONE MORE GREEN HILL ZONE LEVELS MORE MORE I NEEED MORE*

[@mitchellmyerson4304]

It should be added is TSMBM Credit 2023

[@extremeboi9207]

Now do the evolution from 1985-2023 please

[@saulgarcia2750]

Super mario maker edit ground favorite

[@derpysponge43]

I only came here because today's the release date of SMB1.

[@miguelgarces8946]

What about the version from Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time?

[@YoStar999]

You forget the Mario & Luigi Partners in time version.

[@Reed_Peer]

1:20 Press start to play

[@GYO5366]

golden video

[@makarylli1]

2:35

[@pac-kikin]

That second Mario golf N64 track I can’t find it in KZbin so can you tell Me what sound track is

[@robertangelli8843]

It's the credits theme.

[@Justin5774Life]

Where’s 0:14 from?

[@robertangelli8843]

Super Mario Bros.: The Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach, the 1986 Mario anime movie.

[@Justin5774Life]

@@robertangelli8843 Thanks!

[@Noahdoknic]

So cool

[@filleraccount1262]

Patmac would have a field day with this

[@Dreamjam31407]

6:26 Is amazing, but I could not find it Can you tell me the name of the music?

[@robertangelli8843]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIm9k4Rmj65ne5Y

[@FnafNumberblocks]

@@robertangelli8843 is not analibive

[@HDErickGames]

I think it is the last phase for the blooper boss

[@Jayteaseepiirturi]

Hold on now! Where in SMB2 do we hear the theme???

[@robertangelli8843]

In subspace after entering a potion door.

[@Jayteaseepiirturi]

-slaps forehead- There it is! I haven't heard THAT much of the track ever. :D

[@TheCharizardCollector]

0:16 which one is this

[@migueloourico2011]

What is the name of the super mario galaxy version?

[@cameroncutrer5103]

Toy time galaxy

[@TicTacToeCraft]

Super Mario 2007

[@artstrange3230]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGHRlaGGm8p6jpo Missed this one, champ. No, it's not spam. It's Ground Theme, Super Mario Bros. in Cumbia format.

[@WCML730]

5:32 where can i listen to a longer verison of this?

[@robertangelli8843]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYPTq6KFnLyfe6s

[@WCML730]

@@robertangelli8843 thank you

[@dysennn]

great video

[@Sly88Frye]

If you're going to include the Mario sports games well I'm sorry to break it to you but I played Mario tennis on the Gameboy color back when was new and there is in fact A variation of the Super Mario Bros overworld music in that

[@sakiburfahim5636]

3:24 mario kart double dash which title?I can't find it

[@sakiburfahim5636]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmfCnax9asl2sJI

[@DIMON_CAMI]

Which one was your guys’ favorite?

[@chevysparkgaming]

my favorite was at 3:15

[@vincentf3523]

Mine is the Super Mario Galaxy theme

[@forhisneutralspecialhewiel4446]

1. 3:38 2. 2:31 3. 2:50 4. 4:35 5. Super Mario Advance 4 (The E-Reader level, not the music box)

[@K64TheMarioRecolor]

The song will be continued by nintendo in mario 4

[@francijurasico]

Vi toda mi vida en 9 minutos

[@machinegunsally1874]

7:14 Luigi...U ok?

[@m_s_7_6]

No.

[@buhmpers]

4:23 rip Luigi

[@usmann85]

where is the 3rd one from?

[@robertangelli8843]

Super Mario Bros.: The Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach, the 1986 Mario anime movie.

[@usmann85]

@@robertangelli8843 that movie is a great movie

[@usmann85]

@@robertangelli8843 that movie was a great way to promote super mario bros 2 which released in 1986 and also where did they use the overworld theme

[@K64TheMarioRecolor]

5:11 5:22 are my favorite

[@K64TheMarioRecolor]

3:38 even this

[@blopat]

8:10 oh look the Sonic Adventure 2 cheap knock-off

[@bagingi7916]

??? What

[@CreeperDudeBro]

1:27 Title of this one please?

[@kaiac7501]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX64dnR4m86mntU

[@isxues9395]

w ending to a video

[@Justin5774Life]

Where in Viewtiful Joe is the Mario theme heard?

[@123egggge]

enjoy mario golf toadstool tour😂

[@AlexandruCatrina-bk6jg]

Where's ttt2?

[@DevinWarren]

mario paint what music is

[@gala493tv]

He made the music in Mario paint

[@luisfrancotabios]

Where did you find the video in 5:00?

[@chevysparkgaming]

What is this from 0:13

[@robertangelli8843]

That's from Super Mario Bros.: The Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach, the 1986 Mario anime movie.

[@chevysparkgaming]

Thank you

[@Hb1290Logos]

What was 0:13 and 2:12?

[@robertangelli8843]

0:13 - Super Mario Bros.: The Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach, the 1986 Mario anime movie 2:12 - Mario Artist: Talent Studio

[@Hb1290Logos]

@@robertangelli8843 Ahh, thanks. Never seen those before.

[@seansmagee]

Why didn’t you include the “Mario Twins” variation from Group X?

[@goober4135]

You forgot listen up from mario partners in time

[@KlushOfficial]

What is the one at 5:45? Looking through the SMG2 ost and I can't find it.

[@pdgasdavide894]

Flipside? Icr

[@JulioBread]

2:04. Anyone knows what's the original ost?

[@windows98fan12]

3:31 viewtiful joe (test comment)

[@windows98fan12]

3:30