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Besides that classic tune that you know you're [[Ear Worm|hearing in your head right now]], [[Super Mario Bros.|the most well-known game franchise in the world]] has some [[Crowning Music of Awesome|pretty damn good tunes under its belt]] (all Mario tunes).
Besides that classic tune that you know you're [[Ear Worm|hearing in your head right now]], [[Super Mario Bros.|the most well-known game franchise in the world]] has some [[Crowning Music of Awesome|pretty damn good tunes under its belt]] (all Mario tunes).


''For [[Yoshis Island]], go [[Yoshis Island/Awesome Music|here]].''
''For [[Yoshi's Island]], go [[Yoshis Island/Awesome Music|here]].''


== Super Mario Bros. Main Theme (World 1-1) ==
== Super Mario Bros. Main Theme (World 1-1) ==
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* Ever wonder what Mario music would sound like if [[Motoi Sakuraba]] composed it? [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1saeXVWBEAc Well...]
* Ever wonder what Mario music would sound like if [[Motoi Sakuraba]] composed it? [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1saeXVWBEAc Well...]
* The [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCwZPn2sJg0 a cappella scat version] from ''Super Mario Sunshine''. Great enough in its synthesized version from the game, but [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Umh6IPVcpZE&feature=plcp&context=C328b94bUDOEgsToPDskLhWU-o-DioeoyCQcAbSS4Q the concert recording] makes it even more awesome.
* The [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCwZPn2sJg0 a cappella scat version] from ''Super Mario Sunshine''. Great enough in its synthesized version from the game, but [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Umh6IPVcpZE&feature=plcp&context=C328b94bUDOEgsToPDskLhWU-o-DioeoyCQcAbSS4Q the concert recording] makes it even more awesome.
** It returned [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FEkrcs_KV0 slightly arranged] as a mini-game music in ''[[New Super Mario Bros]]''.
** It returned [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FEkrcs_KV0 slightly arranged] as a mini-game music in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGwN5R41RJA Yoko Shimomura's arrangement of it] from ''[[Super Mario RPG]]'', which was recycled for ''Mario & Luigi''.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGwN5R41RJA Yoko Shimomura's arrangement of it] from ''[[Super Mario RPG]]'', which was recycled for ''Mario & Luigi''.
** Also in ''Mario & Luigi'', [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TblCFr_Wm0 The Road to Holli Jolly]. Very apt title.
** Also in ''Mario & Luigi'', [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TblCFr_Wm0 The Road to Holli Jolly]. Very apt title.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xx3mhFPi7o&fmt=18 S.S.H. rock remix of it]. Amazing.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xx3mhFPi7o&fmt=18 S.S.H. rock remix of it]. Amazing.
** Something tells me that those who liked this will also like [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l1n69jTArI Mario Minor] by Powerglove as well.
** Something tells me that those who liked this will also like [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l1n69jTArI Mario Minor] by Powerglove as well.
* How about [http://www.carbohydrom.net/music/CarboHydroM_-_Shell_Rider.mp3 Shell Rider], another awesome rock remix of this classic tune? The ending always makes me smile! Created by [http://www.carbohydrom.net/music.html CarboHydroM, and all his works are free to download]!
* How about [https://web.archive.org/web/20110413064205/http://www.carbohydrom.net//music/CarboHydroM_-_Shell_Rider.mp3 Shell Rider], another awesome rock remix of this classic tune? The ending always makes me smile! Created by [http://www.carbohydrom.net/music.html CarboHydroM, and all his works are free to download]!
* Depressingly, there's a Billboard chart for Ringtones. This song spent over 200 weeks in it. It sold over ''seven hundred thousand'' [http://moconews.net/article/top-selling-ringtones-in-us-for-2006/ units in 2006].
* Depressingly, there's a Billboard chart for Ringtones. This song spent over 200 weeks in it. It sold over ''seven hundred thousand'' [https://web.archive.org/web/20111008100415/http://moconews.net/article/top-selling-ringtones-in-us-for-2006/ units in 2006].
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGOdyPjOAbA This one] from ''[[Tetris]] DS''. Just, wow.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGOdyPjOAbA This one] from ''[[Tetris]] DS''. Just, wow.
* ''Super Mario 64'''s [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2lDju7jJKU title]. Our very first "It's-a me! Mario!" Hit those cymbals!
* ''Super Mario 64'''s [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2lDju7jJKU title]. Our very first "It's-a me! Mario!" Hit those cymbals!
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** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RLHRZ0370Q The overworld theme of the second game] is so... Mario.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RLHRZ0370Q The overworld theme of the second game] is so... Mario.
** This Orchestrated remix of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n63YYCjLY80 the overworld theme] almost sounds professional. And it's just beautiful.
** This Orchestrated remix of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n63YYCjLY80 the overworld theme] almost sounds professional. And it's just beautiful.
* Another oft-remixed classic is the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uh0OKW5cwVo Airship Theme] that debuted in SMB 3. Remixed for Paper Mario, already mentioned above, as well as [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLDAry9R3Ik Galaxy] and even [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uluRpTIK-lE Smash Bros. Brawl].
* Another oft-remixed classic is the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uh0OKW5cwVo Airship Theme] that debuted in SMB 3. Remixed for Paper Mario, already mentioned above, as well as [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLDAry9R3Ik Galaxy] and even [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uluRpTIK-lE Smash Bros. Brawl].
** The ''Galaxy'' remix was also reused in ''3D Land''.
** The ''Galaxy'' remix was also reused in ''3D Land''.
* The Castle music in the various games. [[Super Mario World (video game)|Super Mario World]] had some great [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5ODU-luXx8 castle music] ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVpWUsRocdc and the Roy's Castle vocal version]), but the music for [[New Super Mario Bros]] was pretty good as well, if not catchy. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5WXS-cuGH4 See here]. Or the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ay6z65bgW8&feature=related remix] which merges the castle and tower music.
* The Castle music in the various games. [[Super Mario World (video game)|Super Mario World]] had some great [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5ODU-luXx8 castle music] ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVpWUsRocdc and the Roy's Castle vocal version]), but the music for [[New Super Mario Bros.]] was pretty good as well, if not catchy. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5WXS-cuGH4 See here]. Or the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ay6z65bgW8&feature=related remix] which merges the castle and tower music.
** This is a great [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3JWZ15RJPs trance remix] of the castle music
** This is a great [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3JWZ15RJPs trance remix] of the castle music
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUKuH27n5Xo This OC Remix] is the most epic thing I've ever <s>seen</s> heard.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUKuH27n5Xo This OC Remix] is the most epic thing I've ever <s>seen</s> heard.
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** Here's a ''[[Tetris]] DS'' remix of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqRzDEtEwtc the first overworld theme].
** Here's a ''[[Tetris]] DS'' remix of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqRzDEtEwtc the first overworld theme].
** And one from ''Smash Bros.'' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39PB6Sti9IA here].
** And one from ''Smash Bros.'' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39PB6Sti9IA here].
* The second-most famous Mario theme around. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0SuIMUoShI The Underground theme!]. Which has been [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6q6TKSQIgQ remixed] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_syXnbZeVY oh] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSTPWxym1co so] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ok34LzHuUsc&feature=related many], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc_miubcCZ4 many] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJBeVsf5cyQ&feature=related times]... it's been remixed almost as much as the main theme!
* The second-most famous Mario theme around. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0SuIMUoShI The Underground theme!]. Which has been [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6q6TKSQIgQ remixed] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_syXnbZeVY oh] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSTPWxym1co so] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ok34LzHuUsc&feature=related many], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc_miubcCZ4 many] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJBeVsf5cyQ&feature=related times]... it's been remixed almost as much as the main theme!
** The ''Galaxy'' remix was also reused in ''3D Land''.
** The ''Galaxy'' remix was also reused in ''3D Land''.
* ''Super Mario All-Stars'', being a [[Compilation Rerelease]] of the first four Mario games, naturally has remixes of the classics: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py-Ol7QD57o&feature=related SMB 1 & 3 Underworld], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItWBJd21UcA&feature=related SMB Underwater], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USS0mfQLYrI&feature=related SMB Castle], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K43zLYkV6lA&feature=related SMB2 Overworld], and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VbUEbbvfK0&feature=related SMB3 Overworld], to name a few. However, it even has a few new tracks, such as [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iFxwDSsm4Q&feature=related SMB Bonus Level], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b-wDT9Eyfo&feature=related SMB Bowser Battle], and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Nn-SG5P10A&feature=related SMB True Bowser Battle].
* ''Super Mario All-Stars'', being a [[Compilation Rerelease]] of the first four Mario games, naturally has remixes of the classics: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py-Ol7QD57o&feature=related SMB 1 & 3 Underworld], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItWBJd21UcA&feature=related SMB Underwater], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USS0mfQLYrI&feature=related SMB Castle], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K43zLYkV6lA&feature=related SMB2 Overworld], and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VbUEbbvfK0&feature=related SMB3 Overworld], to name a few. However, it even has a few new tracks, such as [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iFxwDSsm4Q&feature=related SMB Bonus Level], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b-wDT9Eyfo&feature=related SMB Bowser Battle], and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Nn-SG5P10A&feature=related SMB True Bowser Battle].
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqwLjdJd2k0 Jolly Roger Bay and Dire, Dire Docks], very atmospheric underwater music.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqwLjdJd2k0 Jolly Roger Bay and Dire, Dire Docks], very atmospheric underwater music.
** One of the minigames in the DS remake uses a slower version of this song. It's even more relaxing.
** One of the minigames in the DS remake uses a slower version of this song. It's even more relaxing.
** For an outstanding MIDI remix, check out "Shoreline Melody" (do a search on [http://www.vgmusic.com/music/console/nintendo/n64/index-sz.html this page].
** For an outstanding MIDI remix, check out "Shoreline Melody" (do a search on [https://web.archive.org/web/20121122142946/http://www.vgmusic.com/music/console/nintendo/n64/index-sz.html this page].
** [http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/14988 This remix by MasterFury is pretty sweet too.]
** [http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/14988 This remix by MasterFury is pretty sweet too.]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rygsWPCjNQ Bowser's Road], which comes right before the Bowser fights. It's also somewhat reminiscent of ''[[Super Smash Bros]] Melee'''s menu music.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rygsWPCjNQ Bowser's Road], which comes right before the Bowser fights. It's also somewhat reminiscent of ''[[Super Smash Bros.]] Melee'''s menu music.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJqpX5l1Vew And when Sega gets their hands on it...]
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJqpX5l1Vew And when Sega gets their hands on it...]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-otEdq-Ozo The awesome secret slide music] (also used as the primary music for [[That One Level|Tick Tock Clock and Rainbow Ride]]). The remixed version from Super Mario Galaxy 2 is down below.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-otEdq-Ozo The awesome secret slide music] (also used as the primary music for [[That One Level|Tick Tock Clock and Rainbow Ride]]). The remixed version from Super Mario Galaxy 2 is down below.
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr2C0jkVQfE Sirena Beach]. Don't you just want to say "Screw the mission", park Mario on the beach somewhere and just chill out for a while?
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr2C0jkVQfE Sirena Beach]. Don't you just want to say "Screw the mission", park Mario on the beach somewhere and just chill out for a while?


== [[New Super Mario Bros]]/[[New Super Mario Bros Wii|Wii]] ==
== [[New Super Mario Bros.]]/[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii|Wii]] ==
* ''[[New Super Mario Bros Wii]]'' has music so good even the enemies dance to it:
* ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' has music so good even the enemies dance to it:
** The hub music is simple and pretty catchy, but special mention goes to the {{spoiler|World 9}} [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvXzTZQlupU Map theme], ''especially'' when the riff from {{spoiler|Mario Kart 64's Rainbow Road}} kicks in.
** The hub music is simple and pretty catchy, but special mention goes to the {{spoiler|World 9}} [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvXzTZQlupU Map theme], ''especially'' when the riff from {{spoiler|Mario Kart 64's Rainbow Road}} kicks in.
** The [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVsSWDwDvTM Beach], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuvUTt7Yvkw Volcano], and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEpg377_5Zc Castle] themes.
** The [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVsSWDwDvTM Beach], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuvUTt7Yvkw Volcano], and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEpg377_5Zc Castle] themes.
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7vt1d0rrDw Both] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbf-O08-Hak game's] final boss themes are pretty dang good.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7vt1d0rrDw Both] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbf-O08-Hak game's] final boss themes are pretty dang good.
* The [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7LSsKrnqI8 remix of the Koopalings theme] from ''[[Super Mario Bros 3]]'', an excellent remix of a memorable tune.
* The [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7LSsKrnqI8 remix of the Koopalings theme] from ''[[Super Mario Bros 3]]'', an excellent remix of a memorable tune.
* Can you believe they actually [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAMCgOkj7lQ orchestrated a medley of songs from NSMBW?] They even have the "bah" down.
* Can you believe they actually [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAMCgOkj7lQ orchestrated a medley of songs from NSMBW?] They even have the "bah" down.


== [[Super Mario Galaxy]] ==
== [[Super Mario Galaxy]] ==
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHwv5Ptp6Vw Under Attack]. An incredible remix of the incredible airship theme from Super Mario Brothers 3.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHwv5Ptp6Vw Under Attack]. An incredible remix of the incredible airship theme from Super Mario Brothers 3.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Kv4k2KxOPU Kingfin / Bouldergeist]. That is just insanely good.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Kv4k2KxOPU Kingfin / Bouldergeist]. That is just insanely good.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcF64SwvJos The Comet Observatory]. What you don't get from the soundtrack version is that, much like the map screen music in ''[[Yoshis Island]]'', an [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=124zY3Wv03c extra line] of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbyqMdRS09w instrumentation] is added to it for each world that's opened up.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcF64SwvJos The Comet Observatory]. What you don't get from the soundtrack version is that, much like the map screen music in ''[[Yoshi's Island]]'', an [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=124zY3Wv03c extra line] of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbyqMdRS09w instrumentation] is added to it for each world that's opened up.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIMvIMUkkyY Heavy Metal Mecha-Bowser]. Giant robot toy army of DOOM!
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIMvIMUkkyY Heavy Metal Mecha-Bowser]. Giant robot toy army of DOOM!
* The [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Y9jLdrl5hQ Flying Mario Theme]. A soaring theme for soaring Mario.
* The [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Y9jLdrl5hQ Flying Mario Theme]. A soaring theme for soaring Mario.
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SlR_CHH4sw Fluffy Bluff Galaxy], A tune that very likely [[Up to Eleven|surpasses Gusty Garden]] in awesomeness.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SlR_CHH4sw Fluffy Bluff Galaxy], A tune that very likely [[Up to Eleven|surpasses Gusty Garden]] in awesomeness.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egKHpB91qA4 Puzzle Plank Galaxy]. It seems that Everything's Better With Fiddles.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egKHpB91qA4 Puzzle Plank Galaxy]. It seems that Everything's Better With Fiddles.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXyiEt99F7o Hightail Falls Galaxy], which remixes the Athletic theme from ''[[Super Mario World (video game)|Super Mario World]]''.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXyiEt99F7o Hightail Falls Galaxy], which remixes the Athletic theme from ''[[Super Mario World (video game)|Super Mario World]]''.
* Cosmic Cove Galaxy. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHk9W9FQfL0 Best Water Level EVER!]
* Cosmic Cove Galaxy. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHk9W9FQfL0 Best Water Level EVER!]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxUriC9kx-I Wild Glide Galaxy], a rather beautiful piece.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxUriC9kx-I Wild Glide Galaxy], a rather beautiful piece.
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCbirQCmdYI Slimy Spring Galaxy's] tune is simple, yet mysterious and calming.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCbirQCmdYI Slimy Spring Galaxy's] tune is simple, yet mysterious and calming.
* Another, more ''epic'' remix of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSmZaSX4lQM Koopa's Road].
* Another, more ''epic'' remix of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSmZaSX4lQM Koopa's Road].
** And for the Bowser Jr. levels, who needs a remix when you have ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBIFhM5KGPg this]?''
** And for the Bowser Jr. levels, who needs a remix when you have ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBIFhM5KGPg this]?''
*** Both songs pale in comparison to [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBAHmDYZGTc the final level], {{spoiler|Bowser's Galaxy Generator}}!
*** Both songs pale in comparison to [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBAHmDYZGTc the final level], {{spoiler|Bowser's Galaxy Generator}}!
* The music for the [[Speed Run]] missions. ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu95v4Tpqi8 Incredibly epic.]''
* The music for the [[Speed Run]] missions. ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu95v4Tpqi8 Incredibly epic.]''
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* Rainbow Road in its many forms generally has awesome music to accompany it: the versions from ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igb1pFGqzwE&hd=1 Super Mario Kart]'', ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5xdue7GFcc Mario Kart 64]'', ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HmH5FK-R8Y Super Circuit]'', ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McO1R1TGCcs Double Dash]'' (which includes a [[Musical Nod]] to the ''Super Mario Kart'' version in the introduction), ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypMxGjxzaC0 Mario Kart DS]'', and ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KijwtCrLvGE Mario Kart Wii]'' are all classics of the series. The ''Double Dash'' version was awesome enough to get into Brawl without being remixed at all, while the Wii version features [[Musical Nod|MusicalNods]] to both the ''Mario Kart DS'' Rainbow Road music and the ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' soundtrack.
* Rainbow Road in its many forms generally has awesome music to accompany it: the versions from ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igb1pFGqzwE&hd=1 Super Mario Kart]'', ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5xdue7GFcc Mario Kart 64]'', ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HmH5FK-R8Y Super Circuit]'', ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McO1R1TGCcs Double Dash]'' (which includes a [[Musical Nod]] to the ''Super Mario Kart'' version in the introduction), ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypMxGjxzaC0 Mario Kart DS]'', and ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KijwtCrLvGE Mario Kart Wii]'' are all classics of the series. The ''Double Dash'' version was awesome enough to get into Brawl without being remixed at all, while the Wii version features [[Musical Nod|MusicalNods]] to both the ''Mario Kart DS'' Rainbow Road music and the ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' soundtrack.
** Then there's [http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/64622 heavy metal version]. (link on Newgrounds)
** Then there's [http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/64622 heavy metal version]. (link on Newgrounds)
** The Rainbow Road theme is one of the only tunes to be used in a Mario platformer that didn't originate from a main series game: a subtle version of the theme is used for ''[[New Super Mario Bros Wii|NSMBWii]]'''s World 9 overworld map.
** The Rainbow Road theme is one of the only tunes to be used in a Mario platformer that didn't originate from a main series game: a subtle version of the theme is used for ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii|NSMBWii]]'''s World 9 overworld map.
** All those versions of Rainbow Road have nothing on [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXqJEEAA-sw this one], from the [[F-Zero]] X Expansion Kit, released [[No Export for You|only in Japan for a failed N64 expansion]]. If you wanted to hear a rock version of Rainbow Road, here's your chance.
** All those versions of Rainbow Road have nothing on [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXqJEEAA-sw this one], from the [[F-Zero]] X Expansion Kit, released [[No Export for You|only in Japan for a failed N64 expansion]]. If you wanted to hear a rock version of Rainbow Road, here's your chance.
* While we're on ''Mario Kart'' music, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J5CUcAKsGA Mario Circuit] from the SNES, also used for the [[Nostalgia Level|remade version of Mario Circuit 3]] on [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VBiL0M56Qg Mario Kart Wii]. Oh, and did I mention there's a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJMciq2-zak Brawl Remix]?
* While we're on ''Mario Kart'' music, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J5CUcAKsGA Mario Circuit] from the SNES, also used for the [[Nostalgia Level|remade version of Mario Circuit 3]] on [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VBiL0M56Qg Mario Kart Wii]. Oh, and did I mention there's a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJMciq2-zak Brawl Remix]?
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** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dah4eho6PCU Barrel Volcano.]
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dah4eho6PCU Barrel Volcano.]
** The fan album ''Heavy Troopa is Ready to Launch!'' is chock-full of pure, distilled awesome. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiwjMdq13_U Especially] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncDNkmwSvJ4 all of] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJAvmHmEan0 Girlz] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbgBU25Tsm0 Melon's] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ed9Npxq45Ro contributions]. And "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z5JO2SMOug Find the Top]" is fun as all hell.
** The fan album ''Heavy Troopa is Ready to Launch!'' is chock-full of pure, distilled awesome. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiwjMdq13_U Especially] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncDNkmwSvJ4 all of] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJAvmHmEan0 Girlz] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbgBU25Tsm0 Melon's] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ed9Npxq45Ro contributions]. And "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z5JO2SMOug Find the Top]" is fun as all hell.
** The [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dll0opu5D6g Weapons Factory] theme, as well as this ''awesome'' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd8IvcBcvg0 reimagining] courtesy of radiowar of [[OC Re Mix]]!
** The [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dll0opu5D6g Weapons Factory] theme, as well as this ''awesome'' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd8IvcBcvg0 reimagining] courtesy of radiowar of [[OverClocked Remix]]!
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwAuKNAzibU Booster's theme] single-handedly took a downright silly character and turned him into a badass.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwAuKNAzibU Booster's theme] single-handedly took a downright silly character and turned him into a badass.
** Plus the ''fantastic'' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUsOnkMCti4 remix] of the Mushroom Kingdom theme from ''[[Fortune Street]]''.
** Plus the ''fantastic'' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUsOnkMCti4 remix] of the Mushroom Kingdom theme from ''[[Fortune Street]]''.
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** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI6z6KX1IlQ The Sanctum]
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI6z6KX1IlQ The Sanctum]
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bItbn1gE1vA Tower of Riddles]. Shame it only plays [[Wasted Song|in one spot]] of the [[Very Definitely Final Dungeon]].
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bItbn1gE1vA Tower of Riddles]. Shame it only plays [[Wasted Song|in one spot]] of the [[Very Definitely Final Dungeon]].
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykRODZk6n8w Fire Up The Cannon]. Plays when you get ''fired out of a huge-ass cannon TO THE MOON.'' After going through a long and tedious [[Chain of Deals]] quest to get the Cannon operating, the music makes everything totally worth it.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykRODZk6n8w Fire Up The Cannon]. Plays when you get ''fired out of a huge-ass cannon TO THE MOON.'' After going through a long and tedious [[Chain of Deals]] quest to get the Cannon operating, the music makes everything totally worth it.
* [[Super Paper Mario]] should be added as well, if only because of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VxKluLUGmE Count Bleck's Theme]
* [[Super Paper Mario]] should be added as well, if only because of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VxKluLUGmE Count Bleck's Theme]
** Pretty much everything involving Count Bleck could fit on this page. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9pepI9PfBQ His battle theme], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmPOeCgh8z4 Castle Bleck], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqMzgUgf0Xg Birth of a Chaos Heart], and above all [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qO7OiXpMLL8 Champion of Destruction].
** Pretty much everything involving Count Bleck could fit on this page. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9pepI9PfBQ His battle theme], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmPOeCgh8z4 Castle Bleck], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqMzgUgf0Xg Birth of a Chaos Heart], and above all [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qO7OiXpMLL8 Champion of Destruction].
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== Mario Party ==
== Mario Party ==
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0y81RfgS9YI Mario Party 3's final boss game] is definitely worth mentioning.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0y81RfgS9YI Mario Party 3's final boss game] is definitely worth mentioning.
** The themes from [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_OLPr0_c2s&feature=related Spiny Desert] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xPFETHr8vc&feature=related Chilly Waters] are also pretty awesome.
** The themes from [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_OLPr0_c2s&feature=related Spiny Desert] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xPFETHr8vc&feature=related Chilly Waters] are also pretty awesome.
** As is [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ou3YrDi97zY&feature=related the last Duel Mode theme], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmAD_Byaf5U&feature=related Creepy Cavern's theme], and the two [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iWk0g3unCA&feature=related Waluigi] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57SDFpzGNY8&feature=related themes] are pretty great too! Why does Waluigi get so many awesome music pieces?
** As is [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ou3YrDi97zY&feature=related the last Duel Mode theme], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmAD_Byaf5U&feature=related Creepy Cavern's theme], and the two [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iWk0g3unCA&feature=related Waluigi] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57SDFpzGNY8&feature=related themes] are pretty great too! Why does Waluigi get so many awesome music pieces?
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** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK1tDbeERgg This one] is beautiful.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK1tDbeERgg This one] is beautiful.
* And then there are the mini-game tracks...
* And then there are the mini-game tracks...
** Mario Party, the first:
** Mario Party, the first:
*** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPuTtvC-WBk The Main Theme], which is appropriately catchy and cheerful.
*** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPuTtvC-WBk The Main Theme], which is appropriately catchy and cheerful.
*** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39Fi9CD9lg0 Let's Go Lightly], most notably found on Bobsled Run and an epic tune for the ride down.
*** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39Fi9CD9lg0 Let's Go Lightly], most notably found on Bobsled Run and an epic tune for the ride down.
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*** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9RzfcrY1gQ&feature=relmfu Fun Times], you're having these when you're listening to this.
*** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9RzfcrY1gQ&feature=relmfu Fun Times], you're having these when you're listening to this.
*** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx18enxmSiE&feature=related Which Is It], this will make you think.
*** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx18enxmSiE&feature=related Which Is It], this will make you think.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-juQT5tR_o Bowser Station] from Mario Party 9 has an epic song that is reminiscent of Eternal Star from the original.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-juQT5tR_o Bowser Station] from Mario Party 9 has an epic song that is reminiscent of Eternal Star from the original.
* The Minigame Mode provides some decent music here:
* The Minigame Mode provides some decent music here:
** Mario Party 9:
** Mario Party 9:
*** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpFYq2hMU-c&feature=relmfu Free Play], plays during the Free Play mode. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESDPT_3M91M&feature=relmfu Free Play 2] is the same thing but has a cool intro with it.
*** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpFYq2hMU-c&feature=relmfu Free Play], plays during the Free Play mode. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESDPT_3M91M&feature=relmfu Free Play 2] is the same thing but has a cool intro with it.
*** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8sO2FpHOl8 Step It Up], plays during the Step It Up mode.
*** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8sO2FpHOl8 Step It Up], plays during the Step It Up mode.
*** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MT8L8rgUZg Garden Battle], plays during the Garden Battle mode. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjcTyYyJnKM Garden Battle 2] is the version with the intro.
*** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MT8L8rgUZg Garden Battle], plays during the Garden Battle mode. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjcTyYyJnKM Garden Battle 2] is the version with the intro.
*** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXClvT-_qcU Choice Challenge], plays during the Choice Challenge mode. There is another tune you should recognize just by listening it.
*** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXClvT-_qcU Choice Challenge], plays during the Choice Challenge mode. There is another tune you should recognize just by listening it.
*** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRAVnvoN2pg High Rollers], plays during the High Rollers mode.
*** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRAVnvoN2pg High Rollers], plays during the High Rollers mode.
*** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83Us9D_K36A Time Attack], plays during the Time Attack mode.
*** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83Us9D_K36A Time Attack], plays during the Time Attack mode.
*** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViDNJBfuU_M&feature=relmfu Boss Rush], plays during the [[Boss Rush]] mode.
*** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViDNJBfuU_M&feature=relmfu Boss Rush], plays during the [[Boss Rush]] mode.
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* Luigi's theme in Mario Strikers Charged Football: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9NGkeltj8A Just listen to it for a minute.]
* Luigi's theme in Mario Strikers Charged Football: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9NGkeltj8A Just listen to it for a minute.]
** From the same game, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKPErdLxFW8&feature=related Waluigi's Theme!] Awesome and hilarious!
** From the same game, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKPErdLxFW8&feature=related Waluigi's Theme!] Awesome and hilarious!
** Also, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ox-A7OkuTHk Peach's theme.] Expecting a soft, dainty theme for a [[Distressed Damsel]]? She's ''much'' more like [[Badass Princess]] in this game.
** Also, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ox-A7OkuTHk Peach's theme.] Expecting a soft, dainty theme for a [[Damsel in Distress]]? She's ''much'' more like [[Badass Princess]] in this game.


== Wario Series ==
== Wario Series ==
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* [[Luigi's Mansion]] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJNgQ1Ms_54 credits]. That is all.
* [[Luigi's Mansion]] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJNgQ1Ms_54 credits]. That is all.
* [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]] has a few outstanding pieces. In particular, there's [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXlz41H3a0M&feature=related the third Spooky House theme], the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYstZVZgpMA&feature=related Mini Mario Level theme] [[Bootstrapped Theme|that would become the theme of the series]], and the awesome [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYV9i8txc-s&feature=related TRUE final battle with DK].
* [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]] has a few outstanding pieces. In particular, there's [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXlz41H3a0M&feature=related the third Spooky House theme], the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYstZVZgpMA&feature=related Mini Mario Level theme] [[Bootstrapped Theme|that would become the theme of the series]], and the awesome [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYV9i8txc-s&feature=related TRUE final battle with DK].
* This fan-made [http://8bc.org/music/Shnabubula/playing+SUPER+MARIO+WORLD+while+taking+mushrooms..the+hallucinogenic+kind...+/ medley/remix/batshit insanity thing] is so awesome it deserves the spot even being totally non-official.
* This fan-made [https://web.archive.org/web/20101008141543/http://8bc.org/music/Shnabubula/playing+SUPER+MARIO+WORLD+while+taking+mushrooms..the+hallucinogenic+kind...+/ medley/remix/batshit insanity thing] is so awesome it deserves the spot even being totally non-official.
* The Super Mario 64 Can-Can and [[Red Zone Remix]]. You can find the latter on the page it links to.
* The Super Mario 64 Can-Can and [[Red Zone Remix]]. You can find the latter on the page it links to.
* Another fan-made [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-DaJGGDoNI melody/remix] that is supposed to celebrate Mario's upcoming 30th anniversary. Pretty. Dang. Awesome.
* Another fan-made [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-DaJGGDoNI melody/remix] that is supposed to celebrate Mario's upcoming 30th anniversary. Pretty. Dang. Awesome.
* [[Luigis Mansion 2]] has some great music, such as the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Wkpld4TWcg trailer theme]. No version without sound effects apparently.
* [[Luigi's Mansion 2: Dark Moon]] has some great music, such as the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Wkpld4TWcg trailer theme]. No version without sound effects apparently.
* ''Wario's Woods'' had some pretty catchy tunes:
* ''Wario's Woods'' had some pretty catchy tunes:
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMeYLw3coGA Round Mode.]
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMeYLw3coGA Round Mode.]
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* Mario Pinball Land has some pretty nice music, like the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOYyg3Kts9g Puffer Cheep] Boss theme, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIM1v9rr8g0 Bowser's Themes] and the theme for [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04ROQF6Mopg King Tut] which seems to be a remix of the Culex theme from [[Super Mario RPG]].
* Mario Pinball Land has some pretty nice music, like the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOYyg3Kts9g Puffer Cheep] Boss theme, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIM1v9rr8g0 Bowser's Themes] and the theme for [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04ROQF6Mopg King Tut] which seems to be a remix of the Culex theme from [[Super Mario RPG]].


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Besides that classic tune that you know you're hearing in your head right now, the most well-known game franchise in the world has some pretty damn good tunes under its belt (all Mario tunes).

And now the maestro is approaching the podium... He raises his baton, and we hear... DOO DOO DOO, DA-DOO DOO! BOM!

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Super Mario Bros. Main Theme (World 1-1)


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