‘Super Mario’ soundtrack classics get jazz reworking for new vinyl

A collection of easy-listening jazz covers of choice cuts from the Super Mario series is getting a vinyl release.

READ MORE: How ‘Diablo’ continues to provide the definitive dark-fantasy game soundtrack Created by the celebrated Video Game Music Collective, ‘Live From The Mushroom Kingdom’ is a “jazz tribute to Nintendo’s iconic character” and features twelve covers of Mario classics.

The “joyful, live jazz celebration of Super Mario music” has been performed by a full ensemble featuring trumpet, saxophone, flute, piano, bass, and drums.

“Across the tracklist, familiar Mario melodies are reimagined through a wide range of jazz styles. ‘Delfino Plaza’ swings with driving saxophone lines and energetic rhythm sections, while others like ‘Rainbow Road’ slow down into soft, reflective café-style jazz that feels perfect for a rainy afternoon.

Flute-led journeys like ‘Rosalina In The Observatory’ feel bright and adventurous, tracks like ‘Cosmic Cove Galaxy’ are mellow downtempo arrangements gently carry the listener forward, and standout jams transform iconic themes into lively, road-trip-ready performances,” reads an official description of the record. ‘Live From The Mushroom Kingdom’ is available to stream now via Bandcamp and pre-orders for a 1LP vinyl release are also live.

Founded by trumpet player Max Boiko, the VGM collective brings together “seasoned jazz musicians to perform video game music with improvisational flair, rich harmonies, and a deep respect for the original compositions.

Their releases focus on live performance, musicianship and the communal energy of jazz; translating beloved game worlds into expressive, human performances.” Last year, they released the jazz Pokémon covers album ‘Live From Pallet Town’.

Last month the long-running ‘Video Game Music Box’ series confirmed it would be getting a greatest hits vinyl release featuring reworked songs from The Legend Of Zelda , Mario and Undertale soundtracks.

In other news, original God Of War Kratos actor Christopher Judge has explained why he didn’t reprise his role for the Amazon adaptation .

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