It's the final, purposefully Nintendo first party #VGMWednesday for the foreseeable future for me.
We haven't touched on the main man himself, Mario, and it is mostly because I was struggling to find one track that I could elevate to be my favourite.
The Mario franchise has some great music, going all the way back to the original NES games and even modern games contain many quality tracks.
So what is it? Athletic Theme from World? Delfino Plaza from Sunshine? Gusty Garden Galaxy? Or could it be Jump Up Super Star?!
No, if I had to put my finger on a bit of Mario music I love. It is Princess Peach's Castle from #Mario64
https://youtu.be/s6e6kuIIuP0?si=QqK9meEyEVzMhk9A
Perhaps it is nostalgia, but I love the whimsical and somewhat calming nature of this tune. Considering that you are get to the castle in a state of peril, it still creates a welcoming atmosphere.
Sure, we could say this is more Princess Peach's theme, as it is probably more stylistic to her. But damn, I love this track.
#Nintendo #N64