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Featuring the entire collection of 138 tracks from the hit Nintendo Switch Game "Super Mario Odyssey". Also comes including sleeve case, stickers, deluxe booklet. Review: Nintendo has done it again! - Just when you think Nintendo couldn’t outdo themselves after Mario Galaxy, what should come along during the Switch era but a soundtrack that is truly an Odyssey in and of itself, which more than fits the Mario game’s namesake. Like the best Mario games, each level’s theme grabs your attention and hooks you right in, starting with the “Fossil Falls” theme. Just the start of that theme alone will get you ready to put on your sneakers and head off for an adventure of your own! Then there’s the “Steam Gardens” theme, which harkens back to rock tunes from the 1960s and 1970s. In all, this is a soundtrack that truly showcases the musical talents from the sound team at Nintendo, and with Koji Kondo still doing his thing over there as well. This soundtrack is in short supply, so get it now while you have the chance, you won’t regret it! 😀😃👍 Review: Incredible - Great physical release of an incredible soundtrack!
| ASIN | B078HF56HQ |
| Best Sellers Rank | #58,780 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #1,364 in Movie Soundtracks (CDs & Vinyl) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (220) |
| Date First Available | December 22, 2017 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Label | Being |
| Manufacturer | Being |
| Number of discs | 4 |
| Original Release Date | 2018 |
| Product Dimensions | 5.76 x 5.17 x 1.07 inches; 8 ounces |
| Run time | 4 hours and 11 minutes |
D**Y
Nintendo has done it again!
Just when you think Nintendo couldn’t outdo themselves after Mario Galaxy, what should come along during the Switch era but a soundtrack that is truly an Odyssey in and of itself, which more than fits the Mario game’s namesake. Like the best Mario games, each level’s theme grabs your attention and hooks you right in, starting with the “Fossil Falls” theme. Just the start of that theme alone will get you ready to put on your sneakers and head off for an adventure of your own! Then there’s the “Steam Gardens” theme, which harkens back to rock tunes from the 1960s and 1970s. In all, this is a soundtrack that truly showcases the musical talents from the sound team at Nintendo, and with Koji Kondo still doing his thing over there as well. This soundtrack is in short supply, so get it now while you have the chance, you won’t regret it! 😀😃👍
E**E
Incredible
Great physical release of an incredible soundtrack!
L**R
Exactly what I expected and then some!
I knew when buying this that it came with every single track in the game, but I didn't expect the quality of the case and box sleeve to be so nice! I also really like the little photos and booklet that came with it, even if most of it is in Japanese. When I ripped it all of the metadata was in Japanese too, so translating was a bit of a pain, but that's not really anything against the product itself. I'm super pleased with it, and I'm in love with the soundtrack!
R**N
Expensive, but worth it for those who enjoy soundtracks.
Expensive, but worth it for those who enjoy soundtracks, particularly Super Mario Odyssey's. You certainly aren't shorted on the number of songs.
G**5
Five Stars
MARIO fun at its best! 4 discs of awesome. Packaging is top notch.
A**O
Nintendo Always Hits Home
Nintendo's games always have the best soundtracks, and Odyessey is no different.
D**E
Five Stars
It is beautiful
P**I
"If you find you're short on joy..."
As the date for Super Mario Odyssey's release drew close, Nintendo released a video featuring its famous Italian plumber running, jumping and dancing amidst a sea of men in black suits. Mario was once again having so much fun! But this video was also showcasing the first key vocal theme in series history, "Jump Up, Super Star!" This genius composition featured catchy melodies, witty lyrics (that sound even better if you've experienced the game), and unbridled joy, all set to a snazzy jazz beat. And so begins our introduction to one of the best video game soundtracks in Nintendo's rich and storied history. This four-disc, 138-track set is essentially the work of three main musicians: longtime series veteran Koji Kondo and relative newcomers Shiho Fujii and Naoto Kubo. Together, they craft a soundtrack way better than expectations, but they deserve recognition on an individual level too. First, Koji Kondo is brought back to handle a few new tracks, which makes for the most original Mario material he's contributed in years. The track that will probably resonate most with fans is "Steam Gardens", an absolute riot of a guitar track, but other themes like the jungle-oriented "Forgotten Isle" and the dark, Asian-influenced "Bowser's Castle" sound great too. Later, "Slider" from Super Mario 64 finally gets its successor in "Run, Jump, Throw! 1", making us wonder when to expect "Koji Kondo's Hillbilly Hits". And how can his work on Super Mario Odyssey be discussed without mentioning "Crazy Cap"? This track, heard many times throughout the game, is actually an awesome medley of short, catchy tracks. Kondo's work here is certainly memorable and worthy of praise, which is impressive for someone doing this for 30+ years. Second, Shiho Fujii flexes her orchestral muscles throughout her many tracks. Her work on the main world themes is reminiscent of Yoko Shimomura, particularly the latter's work on the Kingdom Hearts franchise. Especially is this evident on "Bonneton", "Lake Lamode", and "Shiveria: Town". But don't think this means she doesn't have her own style--"Peronza Plaza" is a light-hearted mandolin piece, "Honeylune Ridge" is minimal and mysterious, and "Koopa Trace-Walking" is simple and fun. My personal favorite of hers is "Run, Jump, Throw! 2". This piece starts with a muted-organ, ever-so-lightly echoed, before transitioning to popcorn synths over a bouncy acid bassline. It's so catchy, so creative, and so good. Throw in the synthetic "Another World" for good measure, and you have a very strong performance from Fujii. But the real star of this show is Naoto Kubo, and this is somewhat surprising given that his only major Nintendo contribution to date had been an orchestral Zelda medley for the ending of The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D. In addition to being the main man responsible for the impeccable "Jump Up, Super Star!" as mentioned earlier, he also contributes a second vocal track, "Break Free (Lead the Way)". The first time I heard this song, played during a key moment during the game, I thought it was fine and appropriate for the scene, but I wasn't terribly impressed. However, I have come to love this track for its raw energy, and it makes an awesome reference to Super Mario 64's "Koopa Battle". Of course, his efforts extend far beyond just the two vocal themes. "Fossil Falls" is a fantastic orchestral piece just brimming with power and a broad sense of adventure. Its style could draw comparisons to "Gusty Garden Galaxy" by Mahito Yokota from Super Mario Galaxy, but I will offer the personal opinion that I much prefer "Fossil Falls", despite my enjoyment of "Gusty Garden Galaxy". His work on the Tostarena and New Donk City songs is also high-quality, and he offers many strong arrangements of classic Mario tunes. If this is Kubo's big opportunity to earn future chances at big-budget titles, he aces the test with flying colors. So...this soundtrack is pretty long and fairly expensive. And there is a digital version of the Super Mario Odyssey soundtrack that contains 12 tracks for much cheaper. Is it worth it, then, to scoop this up? That depends more on you, the listener, than it does the soundtrack. Since the 12-disc digital sampler contains both vocal themes, and "Fossil Falls", and "Steam Gardens", you may feel that the sampler is enough for your tastes. But if you don't mind spending a little extra and if you love Mario music--especially if you've actually played the game--this makes a great purchase. Also included are the boss themes, incidental event pieces, all the 8-bit versions of the world themes...the list goes on. I'm not especially fond of the last six (!) tracks in a row on disc 3 being versions of the same two songs, but this is a minor quibble with an otherwise flawless effort. The final question, then, is a tough one: Might this be the best Super Mario soundtrack ever? Well, that's a difficult question, and it probably depends on your definition of "best". If "best" means simply a collection of music that represents the most classic and most defining tunes in a series' history, it's still hard to mess with Super Mario Bros. or Super Mario World. But if "best" means a work that is both creative and accessible, both simple and powerful, both diverse in its arrangements and expertly composed throughout, then this one tops my list, even over Super Mario 64. Highly recommended.
黒**ん
すんごい短い効果音みたいなのも全部入っててこの辺はいらないんじゃないかと。そこそこ長い、あぁあのシーンだな!とすぐ気づく曲に集約した方が良かったのではないかと思います。そうすれば2枚ぐらいになるよねぇ。と思いつつ星5。運転中に聞くと適度に聞き流せるしすごい楽。オデッセイ楽しかったです。
R**E
Seltsam aber wahr- obwohl ich ein leidenschaftlicher Game-Score-Sammler bin und etliche OSTs aus dem Genre besitze- von Nintendos legendärer Jump `n` Run-Ikone besaß ich bislang nichts (Compilation-Alben mal Außen vor genommen). Mit Odyssey, dem aktuellsten Ableger der Reihe, kam ich nicht mehr umhin. Schon allein wegen dem catchigen und jazzigen Big-Band-Hit „Jump Up, Superstar!“, welches im englischen von Kate Higgins, der englischen Sprecherin von Sakura aus Naruto, eingesungen wurde, musste dieses Album her. Verantwortlich gezeichnet haben für diesen kunterbunten sowie abenteuerlichen Score kein geringerer als der Vater der Mario-Musik Koji Kondo selbst, sowie Shigetoshi Gohara, Yuki Tsuji, Mahito Yokota, Shiho Fuji und Naoto Kubo. Die beiden letzteren, Fuji und Kubo, trugen hierbei am Meisten zum Großen und Ganzen bei. Gerade das wunderschöne Main Theme „Fossil Falls“, was doch stark an die Musik zu Mario Galaxy erinnert, sowie die beiden Songs „Jump Up, Superstar!“ und „Break Free“ stammen aus der Feder von Kubo. Frau Fuji zeichnete bspw. für Cappy`s Theme verantwortlich. Trotz der Vielzahl an Komponisten wirkt alles wie aus einem Guss und fügt sich perfekt zusammen. Egal ob nun orchestral und bombastisch, jazzig und stilvoll oder quirlig und verspielt. Die Musik ist extrem abwechslungsreich. Jede Welt des Games wurde passend und mit Liebe vertont. Auch die Nostalgie kommt nicht zu kurz: neben all den neuen Themen gibt es überraschend viele neu aufgelegte Klassiker wie eine Piano-Variation des Super Mario World Themes, ein neu aufgelegtes, orchestrales Peach Castle, oder das klassische Mario Underground Theme. Gänsehaut ist also vorprogrammiert. Selbst die etlichen 8-Bit Tracks sind hier vorzufinden. Dazu gibt es alle Versionen der beiden Songs. Also nicht nur die englischen Varianten, sondern auch die japanischen Versionen sowie extra für beide nochmal die reinen Instrumentals. Nur die NDC-Festival-Version von "Jump Up, Superstar!" gibt es nur in ihrer englisch gesungenen Version (was denke ich aber zu verkraften ist). Dennoch ist dieses 4-Disc Album als komplett anzusehen, da wahrlich alles vorhanden ist was auch im Spiel gehört werden kann. Selbst kleinere Jingles sind hier mitvertreten. Und nicht nur allein die Vollständigkeit an Musik macht einen Kauf dieses Albums lohnenswert. Denn auch die Verpackung ist, wie für eine solche Veröffentlichung üblich, schmucke und liebevoll aufgemacht. Das Set kommt in einem hübschen Pappschuber daher, in welchem das dicke Jewelcase steckt. Darin findet sich das nett aufgemachte Booklet, sowie als weiteres Goodie noch zwei Sticker. Front -und Backcover des Booklets wurden auf einer wertigen Glanzfolie bedruckt. Neben der Trackauflistung, Artworks / Konzeptzeichnungen (hauptsächlich von Fan-Favoritin Pauline) finden sich auch die beiden Liedtexte sowohl in Englisch als auch Japanisch wieder. Es gibt auch scheinbar noch ein paar Liner Notes. Da es sich hier allerdings um einen japanischen OST handelt ist alles entsprechend auf Kanji festgehalten. Nix verwunderliches eigentlich. Fazit: Ich finde das Game Scores wie bspw. der von Super Mario Odyssey eindrucksvoll untermauern weshalb dieses Sub-Genre tatsächlichen Filmscores den Rang abläuft. Klar kann man beide Kategorien nicht komplett mit einander vergleichen, da sowohl Film -als auch Game-Musik das jeweilige Medium auf unterschiedliche Arten untermalen müssen. Nichts desto trotz geht im Bereich Videospielmusik mittlerweile so viel mehr ab. Es wirkt bei weitem kreativer, frischer, fantasievoller, schöner und runder. Auch auf Temp-Tracks wird meines Wissens nach bei Game Scores eher verzichtet. Hier weht immerzu ein frischer Wind. Ständig kommt neues, aufregendes Zeug hinzu, während ich bei vielen heutigen Film-Scores oft den Eindruck habe das Stagnation herrscht. Hinzu kommt noch die geniale Vollständigkeit und liebevolle Aufmachung- gerade was die japanischen Original-Veröffentlichungen betreffen. Natürlich schlägt sich das auf den Preis nieder. Es ist natürlich schön dass mittlerweile viele japanische Game-Scores (wie Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius oder Octopath Traveler) hier als erschwinglicher MP3-Download angeboten werden. Aber solche CD-Veröffentlichungen haben einfach was Magisches. Daher würde ich immer die paar Euro mehr in Kauf nehmen : ) Von mir eine unbedingte Empfehlung für diesen wunderbaren Soundtrack!
A**Z
Excelente producto y el envío fue más rápido de lo esperado. Sin duda un soundtrack que no puede faltar en una colección
C**N
Soy un fan de Super Mario y me ha gustado mucho gracias
M**E
Bin zufällig auf die CD gestoßen da ich paar Musikstücke sehr schön empfand, war die Entscheidung nicht schwer gefallen, und das war sie wirklich nicht. Die Musik ist sehr schön sowie auch das Album kommt sehr toll edel hervor. Früher schon waren viele Mario Musiktracks eine wahre Augenweide und die haben mir auch gefallen. Das Geld ist dieses Album in jeder Hinsicht Wert daher klare Kaufempfehlung. Danke an Amazon zudem für das Import dieses Albums aus Japan
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