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3. Main Theme
Super Mario 64
I was this close to choosing Dire, Dire Docks for this spot, but when it comes to finding the defining track of Super Mario 64, the Main Theme really does take Peach’s cake. For many, this song causes memories of blissful days running around Bob-omb Battlefield, avoiding water bombs, and diving into cannons. Not to mention, almost every single piece of music from the courses in Mario 64 are alternate versions of this theme, from the Princess’s Secret Slide to Snowman’s Land.
The track sounds like it would belong on a playground, inviting players to run and play however they pleased. Mario’s free range of control introduced on the Nintendo 64 fits right into this. Don’t tell me you didn’t spend hours running around in Super Mario 64 just jumping and doing tricks. And have you heard the orchestrated version of the theme from Super Mario Galaxy 2? It’s great!
Great list, Kyle! I’m a little sad to see that this wasn’t on the list, though! ;) (or the Bowser’s Lava Lair version from Super Mario Galaxy 2!)
Couldn’t agree more about Wind Garden, though. Easily the best Mario song ever composed. Hearing Super Mario 64‘s Main Theme in Super Mario Galaxy 2 was also one of my favourite moments in the entire game, so I’m very pleased to see that at number three too! :)
(PS: is it weird that I’m also quite partial to the Mario Paint theme? Probably…)
Hmm, got to say i didnt like your list that much, i tought it will be just super mario (main series) music. But, i have to agree with you on the number one spot. For music lovers that particular track is just mind blowing. Gusty garden is my favourite levwl of the galaxy series, and i think that the music is the main reason why i keep coming back for more. Hands down the greatest mario theme ever.
Why would you list other Mario games besides the main Mario titles? Mario Kart and RPG outings shouldn’t be lumped in also. You could seriously have a top ten list from just Galaxy 1 and 2, so this list is very short sighted.
I wanted to go for variety here, otherwise it could have just ended up as a Top Ten overworld theme list! I also couldn’t forget about the RPGs which are near and dear to me and have great music that is even better than the main series at some points.