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Nintendo A Capella

Posted by Zonk on from the everything-good-comes-from-wisconsin dept.

Andrew writes "If you're a fan of the NES and `80s video games like me then this is too cool for words: A video of University of Wisconsin a capella ensemble Redefined performing Nintendo a capella. The file is a little large (about 47 megs) but definately worth the download."

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  1. It's ok... by ALeavitt · · Score: 2, Interesting

    They're ok, but the arrangements aren't that great. I like the performance art piece of it, though... especially the Tetris blocks. If you want some quality video game a capella music, though, you should check out http://www.myspace.com/buttonmashers/. It's a lot more true to the original music; the arrangements pretty much just substitute voices for the original instruments.

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    1. Re:It's ok... by ALeavitt · · Score: 2, Informative

      Hmm... the link doesn't seem to work with that slash at the end. Try this one: http://www.myspace.com/buttonmashers

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    2. Re:It's ok... by WoodenBoy · · Score: 2, Informative

      virt did a few a capella game tunes a while back (bottom of the page).

    3. Re:It's ok... by dbretton · · Score: 2, Insightful


      You guys must be joking. I just listened to both, and there is no comparison: "Redefined"'s rendition is far superior. The arrangement is on target, musical, and quite complex. Moreover, they harmonize extremely well. Buttonmashers are decent, but they certainly don't harmonize very well.

      If you want a good example of a tune which is funny yet well harmonized, search around for Blink 182's "Shit Piss Fuck Cunt Cocksucker motherfucker tits fart turd 'n twat". It's about 15 seconds long, funny and musical!

  2. Coral Cache of video by Frac · · Score: 2, Informative

    http://www.raspberryheaven.net.nyud.net:8090/~shut /Redefined%20-%20Nintendo%20(Video).mpg

  3. In A.D. 2101 War was beginning. by Jicksta · · Score: 2, Funny

    I think I like the classic musical flash movie of "All your base are belong to us" much better...

  4. live mario piano by OmniVector · · Score: 4, Interesting

    someone at my college recorded his friend playing mario on a piano. it's pretty cool, check it out (only 8mb, should be fine from a slashdotting in the gaming section): Ben Plays Mario

    feel free to mirror it if you like

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    1. Re:live mario piano by shawb · · Score: 2, Informative

      We all know that this is the blindfolded pianist. And he has done far more impressive.

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  5. mirror by dutchct · · Score: 2, Informative

    here is a mirror

  6. It may be worth noting... by A+Name+Similar+to+Di · · Score: 2, Informative

    That while they claimed they were performing original Japanese music, the Tetris theme is based on a Russian Folk song (although I can't recall the name). -Diomedes

  7. Found a mirror by MoonFacedAssassin · · Score: 3, Informative

    http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~coates/video/Redefined%20- %20Nintendo%20(Video).mpg

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  8. Compfused.com has a copy too. by antdude · · Score: 2, Informative

    See here where I saw it.

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  9. As long as we're sharing... by funny-jack · · Score: 3, Funny

    ...here is a recording of the lyrics I wrote to the original Super Mario Brothers main theme. Enjoy.

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    1. Re:As long as we're sharing... by sethadam1 · · Score: 2, Insightful

      I couldn't help but think of how bad that was, and how embarassed I'd be to have it on the internet. Paradoxically, at the same time, it sounds EXACTLY like something my friends and I would have done and I got a real kick out of it. Then I send the link to about 5 people.

      Thanks for sharing.

  10. Side note: by Headcase88 · · Score: 2, Informative

    The original Super Mario Bros theme was remixed into a capella in Super Mario Sunshine.

    But you know, Super Mario Sunshine didn't have music videos, and that one was... beyond compare :)

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  11. already done by moosesocks · · Score: 4, Interesting

    a bunch of JHU students did the same thing a while back.

    And it's a lot more palatable since it's audio-only.

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  12. List by Mooga · · Score: 4, Interesting
    In order for those a little too young:
    - Mario Brothers
    - Doctor Mario
    - Something from mario for just a sec. (Unsure of exactly what)
    - Tetris
    - Mortal Combate
    - Mario Dungeon Theam
    - Zelda

    It's so bad, yet soo good

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    1. Re:List by BobRainGod · · Score: 2, Informative

      After Dr. Mario is the Hammer Brothers theme from Super Mario Bros 3, which leads right into the the Mario "Star" theme.