In the Super Mario 64 gameplay, there were many moments of comedy, alongside moments of 'Am I going the right way?' to 'CRAP, WHAT DO I DO?' I wanted to bring that feel to the arrangement itself, and being that I completed this mix years ago, I am quite surprised that I did as well as I did back then, though there are definitely some things I would change, but at the same time leaving them the same captures the state of mind I was in and also my train of thought for this mix. Within the song production and arrangement, I tried to incorporate moods and moments such as suspense, mystery, clumsiness, and nostalgia. In many ways, this mix is centered on the green pipe itself and how Mario interacts with it. When I started this mix, I was trying to go for an overture of sorts that summarized the mood of Mario during his journey within this character prop we always see as the green pipe in the Super Mario Bros. I sincerely hope that this will serve to highlight both Kondo's fantastic work as well as the work of the many many talented artists who came together to make this possible.' There's really something here for everyone. Portrait of a Plumber features rock, electronic, orchestral, and more. Musically, this album showcases OverClocked ReMix's reputation as a community proficient in a diverse set of genres. Also, thanks to Fishy & assistant director Sole Signal, who took over after POCKETMAN's departure. I'd like to take the time to recognize the previous directors who, without their hard work laying the foundation, this project never would've come to fruition: First, POCKETMAN, who was the project founder and original director. Though I joined soon after the project's inception as a remixer, I eventually would become the 4th director to take on the project. This album has been a long time coming as we experienced ebbs and flows in progress and times where we questioned whether it would ever come to completion at all. I'm incredibly proud to have the opportunity to direct this effort. From the upbeat Bob-omb Battlefield music to the calming melodies of 'Dire, Dire Docks,' even the casual player is likely to recognize these catchy tunes. Though relatively short by today's standards, each theme evokes the feeling and experience of the stage that they are set in. What's not always recognized or remembered by the broader public is the masterpiece that is Koji Kondo's soundtrack. To this day, it is still a popular title for classic game enthusiasts and speed runners. It featured revolutionary controls and gameplay for its time. It first introduced us to a three-dimensional Mario.

Super Mario 64 is an iconic game in many ways. Director Comments Director: Nutritious (Justin Medford)

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