How I Would Have Scored the Mario Movie Trailer

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[greattheillusion]

From 3:40 to 3:52 that seems to be very inspired by Hanz Zimmer particularly The Man of Steel. I like it.

[JordanMHollowayComposer]

Could EASILY be the actual trailer music, love it!!

[Felix-gozk]

It's interesting how close your style is to Brian Tyler's style because your theme is kinda similar to the actual score for the movie. But It's really great! :)

[trevan]

Great work! I was disappointed with the original trailer music, it seemed to just be flirting with the theme but never went all out like this. But you still added enough variety and twists in your own version. It's awesome!

[ConqueringFinale]

We're not worthy!! At 3:15 the big rising bass line going Mi, Fa, Sol, La... yeah, that did it for me! That's such a pop/theater trick! lol. Love it!

[BaraMatahariPagi]

We NEED a full breakdown! This is INCREDIBLY good 😃

[braynjohnson]

They should have hired you to score the movie. So much good source material and it felt like they only used the first 7 notes in the actual film.

[beethockmtee]

Those first inversion chords with the rising bass line - EPIC. I've been a sucker for first inversions since I was 11 and heard the one John Williams uses at the end of the first Harry Potter film lol.

[danieldavismusic]

As someone who HAS heard the actual trailer music . . . this is better by far.

[CurtisSchweitzer]

This has considerably more play *with the actual Mario theme* than the actual trailers, which is appreciated. It also is a lot less... painfully loud than them. Excellent work-- would much prefer to hear this than what actually ended up in them.

[rowegardner]

Dude this is so killer. Excellent, excellent work! Recently found your channel and it’s been so helpful for leveling up as a composer. Thanks for all you do!

[jacquesmertens]

Happy Easter ! This is an adorable composition. As far away from the original as the music allowed you to, but still recognizable. Well done!
There's 1 thing I dislike about nearly every modern score : the echo chamber. Adding echo to every instrument and to the overall sound makes all scores sound a bit similar. In mixing terms it's fast and easy, because time is money. With a lot of echo everything blends into everything, but I just wonder if you could remix the track keeping the echo and reverb down to a natural level. You can help to reverse the bad habit that started in the 90's.

[Galax_Music]

I've recently found this channel and I have to say it is a hidden gem. Composing is what I do as a hobby and from the brief content I've seen I've learnt a lot from you. This Mario track left me speechless. Bravo! :D

[yeehungg]

We need a walkthrough of this incredible piece!!! Its damn nice! love it so much!

[ethio-gugs]

Where have I been man? I was searching for this type of channel a lot. Finally, landed on you and will watch your previous videos too.

[mattwright]

Absurdly good dude. I'm normally not a fan of this cinematic style. It can feel stock and overdone at this point. But I got chills on this!!

[butterboydan]

Okay dude no joke this is now my official favorite new channel

[petupullo]

The midi starting at 3:40 looks like those impossible piano things that were popular back in the day 😂

[BenEmberley]

Can I ask what Sample Sets and DAW you use?? This is friggin' amazing!