Music Label Curaga Records has announced the launch of their album which is inspired by the world of Nintendo’s Mario. The brand new album is called Video Game LoFi: Super Mario 64 and it comes from artists 88bit and Save Point. This is a nostalgic album that pays tribute to Koji Kondo’s soundtrack with gorgeous piano arrangements, warm analog synths, and colorful re-harmonization. The album will feature 11 tracks that fuse cozy beats and reimagined melodies with jazzy LoFi undertones.
Commenting on the album, 88bit says:
This was a truly collaborative effort. I’m so glad Save Point approached me about making this with him. This album gave me an opportunity to take the Super Mario 64 songs and reshape and present them in a new light – chill lo-fi.
He goes on to say how the album has given the songs a unique transformation while staying true to the original. He continues:
I’m excited for many of my friends in the VGM community to listen to these tracks. And I’m hopeful that these songs will find their way to people all over, and that those who love the music from Super Mario 64 (and even those who may not be familiar) will enjoy these recordings as much as we’ve enjoyed making them.
Artist Save Point also commented on the album:
We wanted to be as authentic as we possibly could with this album, and I love the final result. We only used analog synths, the Prophet 5 and Novation Peak, to really capture that warm feeling. Each track has live piano, guitar, and percussion. I wanted these tracks to feel like you’re having a genuine conversation with an old friend. It really felt like 88bit and I were on the same page from the beginning with our goal to craft something unique and comfy.
The 11 tracks featured on Video Game LoFi: Super Mario 64 include:
- Opening (from Super Mario 64)
- Inside the Castle Walls (from Super Mario 64)
- Wing Cap Mario (from Super Mario 64)
- Bob-omb Battlefield (from Super Mario 64)
- Cave Dungeon (from Super Mario 64)
- Dire Dire Docks (from Super Mario 64)
- Piranha Plant Lullaby (from Super Mario 64)
- Koopa’s Road (from Super Mario 64)
- Bowser’s Theme (from Super Mario 64)
- File Select (from Super Mario 64)
- Staff Roll (from Super Mario 64)
Video Game LoFi is currently available to stream on all streaming services and physical copies are now available for pre-order on CD and cassette tape from The Materia Store and Bandcamp. If you prefer getting your hands on the physical copy, you can pre-order right now and wait for your copy to arrive soon. Previous releases by Curaga Records include Kingdom Hearts and Pokemon.
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