'Super Mario' Theme , Becomes First Video Game Song , Added to US Library of Congress.
'The Guardian' reports that the original
1985 theme from 'Super Mario Bros.' will be
added to the U.S. National Recording Registry. .
'The Guardian' reports that the original
1985 theme from 'Super Mario Bros.' will be
added to the U.S. National Recording Registry. .
According to the Library of Congress, the classic video game theme is among "the defining sounds
of the nation's history and culture." .
According to the Library of Congress, the classic video game theme is among "the defining sounds
of the nation's history and culture." .
The Mario theme, officially known
as the "Ground Theme," was written
by Nintendo composer Koji Kondo.
The Mario theme, officially known
as the "Ground Theme," was written
by Nintendo composer Koji Kondo.
'The Guardian' reports that the "Ground Theme"
will be the first song from a video game
to ever be entered into the national registry.
The library called the song , "the most recognizable video game theme in history.".
This year, 25 albums, singles
and other sound artifacts
will be added to the registry.
Other entries include Mariah Carey's
"All I Want For Christmas is You" and
Madonna's 1984 album, 'Like a Virgin.'.
Other entries include Mariah Carey's
"All I Want For Christmas is You" and
Madonna's 1984 album, 'Like a Virgin.'.
The first recording of mariachi music from 1908
and a 2012 recording of the 'Concerto for Clarinet
and Chamber Orchestra' by composer
Ellen Taaffe Zwilich will also be added.
The first recording of mariachi music from 1908
and a 2012 recording of the 'Concerto for Clarinet
and Chamber Orchestra' by composer
Ellen Taaffe Zwilich will also be added.
Queen Latifah will become the first
female rapper to make it on the registry with
her 1989 album, 'All Hail the Queen.'.
Also making the list are two non-musical entries, including a recording of Carl Sagan reading his book, 'Pale Blue Dot.'.
Also making the list are two non-musical entries, including a recording of Carl Sagan reading his book, 'Pale Blue Dot.'
