Nintendo Composer Shares How He Created the Iconic Super Mario Bros. Theme

The composer of the original Super Mario Bros. goes into detail about how he created the game’s music, specifically the iconic “Ground Theme.” In terms of recognizable video game music, one of the most likely answers to come up is the Super Mario Bros. “Ground Theme.” It is the first piece of music players will hear when playing the original NES game, used for the first level of the game. This theme would continue to be used throughout the franchise, including spin-offs, mainline platformers, and even the theatrical film that was released earlier this year.