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So the first time around I tried too much with little desire to continue working with the material at hand. This time I'm choosing the series we'll be doing so that way I'll actually have a desire  to finish this within a year.

So what'll we be playing?

Super Mario Bros.

QuoteLet's get as many people we can muster to join together to perform a piece that will be a testament to both the website as well as the fantastic talent that comes through these doors. I'm not talking about us all learning one piece to play in unison, nor am I talking about some sort of medley that this site already organizes; I'm talking about a piece, a single arrangement or medley, in which we have 10, 15, 20 pianists each playing a part unique to them! And why stop there? We could even extend this to our other instrumentalists, make this one fantastic event in which we can all participate.

Granted, we'd need someone to arrange all of this, figure out some rehearsal times, and find a way to put this all of this, but I think we could get this done before school starts back up in August. I am aware that some of us will be in school during this period, including myself; but what's the point of music if not to try something ambitious.

Once again, if you are interested in playing this please sign up with whatever instruments you want to play with. I ask that if you signup you have a means of being able to record yourself, Video preferred, but audio at the very least.

Players:
1. MaestroUGC - Piano
2. FierceDeity - Trombone, Euphonium
3. K-NiGhT - Piano, Violin
4. JDMEK5 - Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Bass, Harmonica
5. spitllama - Piano, Marimba, Vibraphone, Xylophone, Crotales, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Sleighbells, Chimes, Crash Cymbals, Cowbell, Timpani
6. Zumawe - Trombone, Euphonium
7. Nebbles - Piano
8. Olimar12345 - Bass Trombone
9. Yugi - Piano, Violin
10. MasterProx - Violin
11. TheZeldaPianist275
12. Pit0010 - Piano, Violin
13. Dusk - Piano, Acoustic Guitar
14. garlicbananas - Horn
15. SuperFireKirby - Acoustic Guite, Electric Guitar, Drumset
16. Tangy - Piano
17. Greg - Piano
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25.
26.
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28. UnkownKirbyMan

Setlist:
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I'll be taking suggestions for pieces you want to play later.

Don't suggest anything right now.

I'm going to already include some pieces that are standards for the series. I want to try and make this a total as possible and include at least one theme from the main platformer series. Music from the RPGs are welcome and expected. I'm going to avoid the sports games and other spinoffs with a few exceptions for Mario Party, Mario Kart, and and Non-Mario Games (Games under the Mario Series, but not starring Mario, e.g. Luigi's Mansion, Wario Land, etc.).

You have my euphonium.
And my trombone.
*patiently waits for lord of the rings reference*

I'll play violin and piano. We probably won't need vocals for this, but i sing bass. If you need any more low brass at the end of signups, i may be able to do euphonium. Getting the instrument from school may be a problem though

I only ask what you know you can play at any time.

Piano, Guitar (acoustic only), Electric Bass, Harmonica. I'll repost if I recall any more.

Bass guitar or upright acoustic?

Bass guitar. (Electric)

Piano, and I have access to a lot of percussion instruments too. Just let me know what you need.

Sign up with whatever you can provide.

Marimba, Vibraphone, Xylophone, Crotales, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Sleighbells, Chimes, Crash Cymbals, Cowbell, and Timpani.

Trombone and Euphonium. Possibly piano, but I probably have horrible technique by now and it takes me quite a while to get things down. It'd be best to not put me down for piano unless you really needed another.

Again, I can do piano.

Ideally by the time you finish arranging I'll have learned banjo to a satisfactory degree as well. And maybe trumpet too. Who knows?
But don't put them on the list yet.

EDIT: Oh and I can also sing tenor if you really need it. I've never actually sang for an actual group before tho; just in church. :P So consider me a backup if need be.

Bass trombone.

IN

Piano and Violin.

Come at me, bro. Give me the hardest violin part you can make. Don't take that too seriously...

Put an epic violin battle between the three of us in it and make things on fire >:3

Don't tempt me.

K no fire then

Quote from: K-NiGhT on September 19, 2013, 09:46:48 PMK no fire then

You're no fun.

We paly with the FIRES OF HELL.

IN with mah sexy pianoness

ohhh sooo IN

with meh violin and piano! :D

Quote from: Yugi on September 18, 2013, 10:15:35 PMIN

Piano and Violin.

Quote from: MasterProX on September 19, 2013, 06:39:52 PMCome at me, bro. Give me the hardest violin part you can make. Don't take that too seriously...

Quote from: K-NiGhT on September 19, 2013, 09:34:54 PMPut an epic violin battle between the three of us in it and make things on fire >:3

Quote from: Pit0010 on September 20, 2013, 08:06:48 PMohhh sooo IN

with meh violin and piano! :D

better make it a foursome

oh yeah I like the sound of dat.

BRING IT ON PUFFER FACES~ >:D

Piano and concert guitar.

Quote from: Pit0010 on September 21, 2013, 05:11:22 AMoh yeah I like the sound of dat.

BRING IT ON PUFFER FACES~ >:D

do u even violin

fite me irl 1-1

There should be something like in the first movement of Vivaldi's Spring, where there's just three (in this case, four) violinists performing solos at the same time. If you know what I'm talking about.

Anything you can think of I have already considered.

Also, sometime next week I'll post a list of the themes I'm going to include in this, after which I will allow you to start suggesting themes.

Quote from: K-NiGhT on September 21, 2013, 10:31:25 AMdo u even violin

fite me irl 1-1

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Quote from: MasterProX on September 21, 2013, 11:02:06 AMThere should be something like in the first movement of Vivaldi's Spring, where there's just three (in this case, four) violinists performing solos at the same time. If you know what I'm talking about.

omg dats a brilliant idea. Dat awesome triplet part in the middle.

Video's Broken.

Is there a chance we can get at least one viola and cello in this? Can people phone in a friend?

noooo...

I'm not refferring to the 4-violin battle you guys want. There's something else I have in mind for this.

Imo it would be more interesting to only use the instrumentation available here-kind of like personalizing the piece for the community of volunteers. Something outside the ordinary ensembles. (But reasonable-no 20 pianos d: )

I'm still going to feature every piano possible, that was the whole reason I started this in the first place. And yeah, I agree with you, and I'd like to keep it within the community, I was just seeing if people could play said instruments.

That being said, I'm going to keep accepting entries until I finalize set list. I'm going to then give a rough estimate of what instruments will be used in each piece.

Lookin forward to this! :J

Quote from: MaestroUGC on September 22, 2013, 08:53:18 PMIs there a chance we can get at least one viola and cello in this? Can people phone in a friend?

Actually, my brother has a cello. He's self taught and not particularly fantastic, but he should be able to play some simple stuff if you need him to. No, I haven't talked to him about it yet.

I don't know any violists..

It would appear as if someone has given us some advertisements in the News Feed.

I wonder who...?

Quote from: MaestroUGC on September 23, 2013, 12:44:21 PMIt would appear as if someone has given us some advertisements in the News Feed.

I wonder who...?

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I'm in on French Horn.

If i could touch a viola without my flesh burning off, then I would probably do it. It'd just be a matter of learning the clef.

Quote from: K-NiGhT on September 24, 2013, 02:09:52 PMIf i could touch a viola without my flesh burning off, then I would probably do it. It'd just be a matter of learning the clef.

I think Maestro wants a violist, not a violinist with a viola...

Quote from: Olimar12345 on September 24, 2013, 03:13:32 PMI think Maestro wants a violist, not a violinist with a viola...

My music teacher once said, "Pfft. If you can play the violin good, you can play the viola just fine. *moves one violinist to viola section*"

List of Stuff that will be in this:

Please note, due to the variety of games and sheer amount of stuff that "has to be in it", the final work will most likely be broken up into multiple parts or movements, depending on how it's organized. Only full themes will be listed, any motifs or other smaller pieces will not be given a specific arrangement. (e.g. Starman theme)

Platformers
Super Mario Bros.
-Overworld
-Underworld
-Underwater

Super Mario Bros. 2
-Overworld

Super Mario Bros. 3
-Overworld
-Athletic
-Airship

Super Mario World
-Athletic
-Castle

Super Mario World 2
-Athletic

Super Mario 64
-Secret Slide
-Final Bowser

Super Mario Sunshine
-Secret Stages*

Super Mario Galaxy
-Good Egg Galaxy
-Gusty Garden Galaxy

RPGs
Super Mario RPG
-Forest Maze
-Mushroom Kingdom
-Marrymore

Paper Mario
-Mario and Peach's Theme

Mario Kart Series
Super Mario Kart
-Rainbow Road

Mario Kart 64
-Rainbow Road

Mario Kart DS
-Waluigi Pinball

Spinoffs
Yoshi's Story
-Ending

Luigi's Mansion
-Main Theme

*May not make the final cut. It's acapella and requires at least two of each vocal part (SATB) and is just a remix of the Overworld Theme-SMB

Ypu May now begin suggesting theme you want featured in this expected-to-be massive thing.

PLEASE LIMIT YOUR SUGGESTIONS TO TWO PER PERSON

Super Mario World: Overworld

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VH8mQRXemuo

Super Mario Galaxy: Final Bowser

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1NtnjXD-8E

May I suggest that we cut some songs? It seems very cliche to do some of these, and the list is already quite long.

Also, is this going to be like a medley, or a playlist?

You can suggest cutting whatever you wish. Just keep in mind the final set list will only have about 20 pieces. I will be making the final cuts, but my goal is to have at least one theme from each game in the main platformer series and a good representation from everything else.

I haven't decided how it's going to be done yet, so just be patient and suggest away.

Good Egg and Gusty Garden? Awesome choices. :D

You should add Mushroom City from Mario Kart: Double Dash!! (I'd get a video link right now if I could, but I'm on my phone away from home...)

"Final Battle" from Mario and Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
(it's commonly named among the most popular video game boss themes... not series exclusive)

"Fight Against Mario... No, Doopliss!" from Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door



I'd suggest cutting a couple of those overworld themes. Like Olimar said, they're way overdone. You can find videos of them anywhere. What if it was a compilation that focused less on the things that everyone knows, it picked out the gems from the lesser known games? And by lesser known, I mean just not as obvious as "Underwater" from SMB.

A lot of these are overdone, but so is Beethoven. But this isn't just some "random guy on youtube" thing we're doing here, I'm trying to do something much bigger, but if you want me to cut the "common" pieces I will.

Yeah, I'm kinda against including all those "common" pieces too. If you're gonna take votes on whether to include all of them or not, remember that I'm against having too many. (If that made sense.)

I'd trust Maestro with all my heart, if I were you. There's no way he wouldn't make something extraordinary no matter how mainstream the pieces are. He always pulls crazy shenanigans.

No, if they don't want to play something, there's no point in working with it.

Err me gerd xD

Toad's Factory from Mario Kart Wii. I feel like playing that again on pianoooo :P
Shadoninja arranged it :P
Ish me XD

Oh, Toad's Factory is a good choice too.

EDIT (9/29/13, 5:28 PM): These two recommendations suck. Disregard this message.

I don't think we should really be trying explicitly to avoid things that might be "overused", because then we'd be going to the other extreme of only including things that people aren't as likely to recognize. The fact that we're including so many games is enough to avoid being too cliche, I think (although, you certainly didn't downsize this from the last one, haha).
Anyways, my two votes go to Nimbus Land from Super Mario RPG (I know we don't have flute, but the orchestration doesn't have to be identical) and Delfino Plaza from Super Mario Sunshine.

Actually, I have two clear options to take this thing, but it's going to depend on how much freedom you guys decide to give me.

I just think there needs to be a good balance between new songs and standards. Imo, it would work better with less standards.

I would suggest that we cut these:

Super Mario Bros.
-Underworld
-Underwater

and mebe add this:

Super Princess Peach
-Gleam Glacier 1 (http://youtu.be/sEfKggF2aMU)

Incorporating the texture/tempo changes that occur in game when you change your emotions would be neat.

Haha yeah Gleam Clacier 1 sounds pretty good (y)

Wow I haven't actually heard Super Princess Peach's soundtrack in AGESSSSSXD So Nostalgic :P   

Another track from Super Princess Peach I thought was good was Fury Volcano, Act 1.

(I'm just throwing my thoughts around now, and haven't really decided on two tracks I really want added to this. Excuse me while I continue to make random posts seconding other people's choices...)

I think MaestroUGC wouldn't mind if we give him multiple suggestions so that he will have a variety of pieces that he can try see if it works or not ^^

Alright, after giving it some thought, I have figured out how this will be organized.

For Full orchestra and [X] Pianos
A Multi-Movement Mario Masterpiece

I - The Sound of Adventure - Music mostly from the main series, primarily the main themes
II - Move, Think, Fight! - Music from the RPGs
III - A Tale of two Bros. - Music primarily from the spinoffs
IV - On your mark - Mario Kart, Mario Party, multi-player games, plus other racing/competitive themes from various games
V - Bowser's Castle - Castle (final-level) themes and final boss music

This is by no means a final representation, and I encourage more clever titles for the movements.

That...sounds really cool.

WOW THAT SOUNDS REALLY GOOD! Nicely planned out there ;)

Quote from: MaestroUGC on September 29, 2013, 10:27:54 PMAlright, after giving it some thought, I have figured out how this will be organized.

For Full orchestra and [X] Pianos
A Multi-Movement Mario Masterpiece

I - The Sound of Adventure - Music mostly from the main series, primarily the main themes
II - Move, Think, Fight! - Music from the RPGs
III - A Tale of two Bros. - Music primarily from the spinoffs
IV - On your mark - Mario Kart, Mario Party, multi-player games, plus other racing/competitive themes from various games
V - Bowser's Castle - Castle (final-level) themes and final boss music

This is by no means a final representation, and I encourage more clever titles for the movements.

We need to have some sort of arrangement of Bowser's Theme from Bowser's Inside Story and Dream Team: there's an arrangement in both, and there's a faster arrangement called "The Giant" that's used in Bowser's Inside Story.

There'll be Zelda music, right?

And not just the main theme, good ones too like Tal Tal Heights?

Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on September 30, 2013, 06:09:13 AMThere'll be Zelda music, right?

And not just the main theme, good ones too like Tal Tal Heights?

...

Quote from: MaestroUGC on September 29, 2013, 10:27:54 PMA Multi-Movement Mario Masterpiece

sure there'll be zelda

There's one definite one you missed on that list of songs. My point is, this isn't a suggestion. You actually forgot this one cuz there's no way I can see anyone just not putting it on.

It doesn't necessarily need to be that one; could be a different version such as that heard in NSMBW.

Quote from: FierceDeity on September 29, 2013, 11:20:04 AMDelfino Plaza from Super Mario Sunshine.

I'm going with that as a secondary suggestion.

Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on September 30, 2013, 06:09:13 AMThere'll be Zelda music, right?

If by Zelda you mean Mario, then yes, there will be lots of Zelda. Entirely Zelda, actually.

Quote from: FierceDeity on September 29, 2013, 11:20:04 AMDelfino Plaza from Super Mario Sunshine.

Personally I think Ricco Harbor (an arrangement of Delfino Plaza) is better.

Quote from: MaestroUGC on September 29, 2013, 10:27:54 PMI - The Sound of Adventure - Music mostly from the main series, primarily the main themes
II - Move, Think, Fight! - Music from the RPGs
III - A Tale of two Bros. - Music primarily from the spinoffs
IV - On your mark - Mario Kart, Mario Party, multi-player games, plus other racing/competitive themes from various games
V - Bowser's Castle - Castle (final-level) themes and final boss music

Sounds good to me.

We're going to Zelda so hard, your Zelda will start spinning from all the Zelda that'll be Zelda-ing from your Zelda gland.

Am I Zelda?

Quote from: JDMEK5 on September 30, 2013, 09:24:44 PMThere's one definite one you missed on that list of songs. My point is, this isn't a suggestion. You actually forgot this one cuz there's no way I can see anyone just not putting it on.

YES YES YES THAT IS A VERY GOOD ONE

Quote from: MaestroUGC on October 01, 2013, 12:23:09 AMZelda gland.

Zelda gland? Where can I get one of these!?!? :O

From the Zoras~

But only after you've beaten the Water Temple, of course.

Why yes of course.

I'm in. Again. Guitar and vocals are my specialties.

Vocal range is from about G2-F4. In falsetto, I can get up to C5 no problem.

I'M EXPECTING THIS ONE TO BE COMPLETED, GOOD SIR!

Quote from: MaestroUGC on October 01, 2013, 12:23:09 AMWe're going to Zelda so hard, your Zelda will start spinning from all the Zelda that'll be Zelda-ing from your Zelda gland.

Good cause I like zelda.  That's good.


VERY good.

are you real

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So much n00b it hurts

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NOT SURE IF ZELDA

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OR MARIO PRETENDING TO BE ZELDA

And tonight's big question is.. Is it zelda? Nocturne gets a lifeline! It's a hint!

Hint

It's not.

[close]

Quote from: JDMEK5 on October 02, 2013, 01:03:35 PMAnd tonight's big question is.. Is it zelda? Nocturne gets a lifeline! It's a hint!

Hint

It's not.

[close]

Is that another way of saying it is?

Hint

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XD

[close]

I can't tell if he's being serious or not anymore.

Quote from: MasterProX on October 02, 2013, 03:27:56 PMI can't tell if he's being serious or not anymore.

Hint

He's not.

[close]

haha it's hard to pick up sarcasm over the internet...xD

Quote from: JDMEK5 on October 02, 2013, 03:45:16 PM

Hint

He's not.

[close]

I would have thought it obvious by now I was just being dumb.  I need to make a thread for that.

Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on October 02, 2013, 07:05:26 PMI would have thought it obvious by now I was just being dumb.  I need to make a thread for that.

it wasn't, you just sounded stupid...so avoid doing that in the future

Tip for n00bs: read more, post less.

I could have used that advice

Quote from: Olimar12345 on October 03, 2013, 06:07:35 AMTip for n00bs: read more, post less.

But then how will I get to...

Nintendo NOCTURNE

???

patience

I read about that once.  And got bored.

figures

Quote from: Olimar12345 on October 03, 2013, 06:07:35 AMTip for n00bs and ppl who don't want a whole community to hate them: read more, post less.

Ftfm

Quote from: Olimar12345 on October 03, 2013, 08:25:54 AMFtfm

what does ftfm mean?

Ftfy means "Fixed that for you"

Ah... so then... ftfM would mean fixed that for ME/MYSELF...
Right?

I'd hope so. 

You guys should clap for me I figured something out.  8)

Seriously, quit spamming.

This guy has been online for little over a week and he already has over 100 posts. And he somehow managed to have a higher post per day count than FSM when he first joined. Wtf.

Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on October 03, 2013, 07:25:41 AMBut then how will I get to...

Nintendo NOCTURNE

???

Guys wait I think this is his actual goal for spamming
I am legitimately concerned

Tentatively joining with piano.
I may or may not be able to participate in this, depending on whether it happens while I'm going through military training.

Well we have no shortage of pianists around here, so if you have to drop out I'm sure somebody can take your spot.

Nocturne, you're not making any friends here, so I'd advise you to stop your nonsense.

Just got done looking at the mus file from the previous attempt. I'd like to make it clear that if we have that many pianists (or another unrealistic amount) I'm out.

Well I do have a drum kit I'd be willing to play that; I know some of the Mario music has kit rhythms in the background.  Although my drum kit IS pretty rudimentary.

Quote from: Olimar12345 on October 04, 2013, 01:37:28 PMJust got done looking at the mus file from the previous attempt. I'd like to make it clear that if we have that many pianists (or another unrealistic amount) I'm out.

Why?

If I had to guess, it's probably because that was a goddamn ridiculous amount of pianos XD I mean, for the instrumentation you were writing for, you handled it pretty well, but...yeah...

I'll drop out my piano part if you'd like.

Well I mean, so far there are significantly less piano players than there were last time (although I'm sure more will sign up), and of those 8 signed up, 6 play other instruments. I'd suggest first making sure that those people are truly proficient on those instruments, at least enough for the parts you plan to write, and then making those instruments the focus for those people. That kinda gets you out of the ridiculousness of...what was it last time, 19 pianos?

Same! I'm more comfortable with playing my violin coz I can sightread on a spot for it than piano...xD

Actually, I think I misunderstood what you were doing. As long as its not a clusterfuck of pianists all playing at the same time we're good. (Having them trade off would be fine)

The only time all the pianist will be playing is the beginning and finale, with some parts playing in unison.

Quote from: MaestroUGC on October 05, 2013, 06:17:15 PMWith some parts playing in unison.

Tune one of said pianos playing in unison down an eighth tone or so and have another one (tuned to concert pitch) recorded a hair after the main one for a neat echo effect. :P

What about make some pianos play the same melody in unison...but in different octaves? :P Unless u already thought of that...

Quote from: Pit0010 on October 05, 2013, 09:58:59 PMWhat about make some pianos play the same melody in unison...but in different octaves? :P Unless u already thought of that...

That's like the oldest trick ever. In fact, even I thought of that already.

Besides, Maestro's making this. Anything you've thought of, he's already considered. (I'd quote him on this but I'm too lazy to on my phone...)

Hahah ok den xD

imma so late lol

Alright it looks as if sign ups are winding down, if I missed you let me know. I'll give it until the end of the week to finalize the instrument list, then crafting the set-list will begin.

I'm curious as to why I'm listed as Zumbawe. Not that I'm complaining.

HEY HEY HEY SOMEONE FORGOT MEH.

Vocals(E2-A4, up to G5 in falsetto), Guitar(Acoustic or electric, take your pick), percussion(got a drumset), synths(if necessary for anything).

Quote from: MaestroUGC on October 08, 2013, 07:27:59 PMI'll give it until the end of the week to finalize the instrument list, then crafting the set-list will begin.

Finalized yet?

Sign ups have definitely come to a stand still. Sure hope this project doesn't flop like the last one :/

It's too bad I can only sign up once.. :P

Quote from: Olimar12345 on October 23, 2013, 03:55:10 PMSign ups have definitely come to a stand still. Sure hope this project doesn't flop like the last one :/

I don't think a shortage of players was the problem with the last one, haha

If you're still taking sign-ups I can enter on piano. I can also do bass clarinet if this project will for sure wrap up by August (might be getting rid of it after this summer D:)

Quote from: FierceDeity on October 23, 2013, 06:13:10 PMI don't think a shortage of players was the problem with the last one, haha

Well, I meant that we haven't heard from maestro since the 8th, and that was what we were waiting on.

You have musicians willing to play what you write, maestro. Don't make this one of those projects you come back to after a year ;)

Quote from: Tangy on October 23, 2013, 06:45:32 PMIf you're still taking sign-ups I can enter on piano. I can also do bass clarinet if this project will for sure wrap up by August (might be getting rid of it after this summer D:)

Why in god's name would you get rid of a perfectly good bass clarinet
Like, even if you don't play it that often, goddamn it's such a great instrument.

Quote from: Olimar12345 on October 23, 2013, 07:17:57 PMWell, I meant that we haven't heard from maestro since the 8th, and that was what we were waiting on.

Ah ok, gotcha

If time goes and still we don't have any more sign-ups, we could always change it to "The NSM Community Ensemble Project"...  ::)

the sass levels are off the charts

Quote from: SlowPokemon on October 23, 2013, 08:39:02 PMthe sass levels are off the charts

one could say they are over 9000

just because someone says "level" in a sentence it doesn't mean you should make a dragonball z reference every time

Conversely, just because somebody makes an over 9000 joke doesn't mean you need to get your panties all in a bunch :/

just because someone sarcastically uses no caps it doesn't mean you should act all serious on it

just because you don't use caps doesn't imply something is sarcastic
lol jk that was sarcastic, couldn't you tell
you know, because it's all in lower case and whatnot

yeah but considering i said "every time" makes it sarcastic

exaggeration isn't the same thing as sarcasm, but ok

Ok so here's what I have so far, the list doesn't seem complete, but I want your input on it before I finalize it and start working. This is not the final order of the pieces.

I - The Sound of Adventure
SMB - Overworld, Underwater
SMB 2 - Overworld
SMB 3 - Overworld, All world themes
SMW - Athletic
SMW 2 - Hop Hop Donut Lifts, Underground
SM64 - Bob-Omb Battlefield, Hazy Maze Cave
SMS - Delfino Plaza
SMG - Good Egg, Battle Rock, Gusty Garden
SML - Birabuto Kingdom
NSMB - Overworld

II - Move, Think, Fight!
SMRPG - Forest Maze, Mushroom Kingdom, Regular Fight
Paper Mario - Mario and Peach's Theme
PM2 - Glitzville, X-Naut Moon Base
SPM - Count Bleck's Theme, Flipside/Flopside
(I Need a few themes from each of the Mario and Luigi Games)

III - A Tale of Two Bros.
Luigi's Mansion - Main Theme
Wario Land 4 - Toy Block Tower
Yoshi's Story - Main Theme
Dr. Mario - Fever, Chill
Donkey Kong - 25m
(I'm open to a few more suggestions, but there's quite a bit I can do with these.)

IV - On Your Mark
SMK - Rainbow Road
MK64 - Rainbow Road, Lose Theme (mostly improv)
MKSC - Bower's Castle
MKDS - Waluigi Pinball
MP1 - Luigi's Engine Room, Eternal Star
SM64 - Slide Theme
SMRPG - Midas River
(Open to suggestions)

V - Bowser's Castle
SMB - Castle
SMB3 - Castle
SMW - Castle
SMW2 - Castle
SM64 - Koopa's Road
SMW - Bowser Fight
SM64 - Final Bowser
SM64 - Final Bowser
(Open to suggestions)

I'm really digging the addition of those last two pieces in movement IV.

The third movement's theme seems rather ambiguous (when compared to the other four). Is it supposed to be just centered around spin-offs or something?

Also, for the MP1 music in the fourth movement, wouldn't it make more since to add something like "Faster than All", or something that fits well with the overall setting of that piece? The two you have don't really seem all that relevant.

-Yes, that's how I described it initially.
-So would you I rather move those to Mvt III, and substitute it with "Faster than All"?

Quote from: MaestroUGC on October 24, 2013, 01:56:27 PM(I Need a few themes from each of the Mario and Luigi Games)

I don't think I'd include anything from Superstar Saga or Partners in Time, not because the music is bad, but because the music in later games is better, not to mention that the later games' music seems to fit this project better. These are just my recommendations. And I'm not recommending you include ALL of these, but if I were to narrow down selections, I'd pick from these.

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
-To a New Adventure! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5gkGKv4-gE) (Main Theme)
-They're Pretty Tough, Should We Be Careful!? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdaL0RZLIGs) (Boss Battle)
-Grasslands, All the Way (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUwPaoJO-l0)
-The Giant (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrxOjgpOnIQ) (Giant Bowser Battle)

Mario & Luigi: Dream Team (I know that this is a big list, but they could all work well for different reasons, so it was hard to narrow down)
-Comedic Curtains (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKe8YCQKqX8)
-Bowser's Theme (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hl-PlcfTE6o)
-Welcome to Pi'illo Blimport (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAPo_elUOAs)
-Shopping in Wakeport (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B51z0JGf4Hw)
-The Law of Pajamaja (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_QCLz_bECc)
-Sacred Somnom Woods (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUmmCDyB0EI)
-Try, Try Again (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN78i0nfqE8) (Battle)
-Never Let Up! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpn1x_OILHE) (Boss Battle)
-Size Up Your Enemy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCULfPd9ALw) (Giant Luigi Battle)
-The Final Antasma Battle (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrAYVhPU-9g)

I'm stupid.

I just realized that the end credits from both Bowser's Inside Story are a medley of the main area themes from the game as well as the main themes--so it might be a good idea to only include the end credit suites from both games.

Traveling About on a Journey of Memories (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx9Z0izL7No)
Pi'illo Vacation! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvTWTqH7_aI)

You can probably just disregard my previous post.

Quote from: FierceDeity on October 23, 2013, 07:32:52 PMWhy in god's name would you get rid of a perfectly good bass clarinet
Like, even if you don't play it that often, goddamn it's such a great instrument.

Cuz I don't actually own it. It's rented.

Feels like I own it though; I've had the thing for six years. My younger brother plays it in his school band but he's graduating high school this year... so there won't be a need for it. I'm considering re-joining my university's symphonic band next year so maaaybe it'll get to stick around.

edit: omgomg movement 2 :D

The list is really sounding good! :D

I wonder which one will have the Vivaldi-spring-styled violin solos... I mean, you ARE including those, right? RIGHT? :P

There's going to be quite a few styles getting mixed in this, but I have plans for something like that.

Wow, there are a lot more songs than I was originally expecting. It's nice to see the addition of NSMB, but I had another thought: Would it be too much to add in one from SM3L?  Or maybe one from NSMBWiiU? Or even SMG2. One of those really new ones that can get to those who are new to the gaming world and (regretfully enough) don't know the classics.

I didn't realize I skipped SMG2, please contirbute some pieces, I'll pick a max of 3. Feel free to suggest one from SML3. The NSMB series really just remixes themes from the first game, so I think the one on the list is representative enough.

^Eh, the one for Wii U has a new theme, but idk if it's worth including.

As far as SMG2--
"Sky Station Galaxy" (also known as "Sky Island" or "Main Theme")
"Fluffy Bluff Galaxy" (also known as "Cloud Garden")
"Super Mario Galaxy 2" (end credits theme)

I think that the only one that's an absolute must from Galaxy 2 is Sky Station, as the motif appears in at least ten of the other tracks on the soundtrack.

Quote from: Waddle Bro on October 24, 2013, 06:14:14 AMjust because someone says "level" in a sentence it doesn't mean you should make a dragonball z reference every time

k then we need bigger charts

I'm not late at all (like always). If you haven't finished up the lists or need a backup guy, hello!

Piano as my main-instrument, but I play (and got access to) instruments like flutes (ocarinas, recorder, tin flute), marimba (I only got access to a pretty small glockenspiel right now though), kazoo, electric guitar and a jaw harp (sort of, not much to play).
Don't expect too much from anything except for piano, but I'd say I'm good enough on the other instruments

EDIT: Had some issues with the flutes, they kinda blow atm. Too cold in my apartment apparently and I don't have any whiskey to fix 'em up with ^^

A SMG2 theme I love is Melty Monster Galaxy.  It's just so epic.

Ok, in reviewing what I have intendted vs. what I think would be the most feasible:

For those of you who signed on for multiple instruments, would you be more comfortable limiting them down to one or two, or should I go ahead and write for you a bajillion parts for each?

I had honestly just assumed you would do that automatically. As long as everybody who signed up is playing on something that they signed up to play, I don't see why anyone has reason to complain.

If this is happening within the next seven months, I will not be able to participate...

And here's the final set list. This friday I will be assembling the final score to begin arranging all of these. If you still intend to be included, or if I have missed you,

This is the final call for players.

If  I missed you, just restate what instruments you wish to play, I will not accept sign-ups after friday.

I - The Sound of Adventure
SMB - Overworld, Underwater
SMB 2 - Overworld
SMB 3 - Overworld, All world themes
SMW - Athletic
SMW 2 - Hop Hop Donut Lifts, Underground
SM64 - Bob-Omb Battlefield, Hazy Maze Cave
SMS - Delfino Plaza
SMG - Good Egg, Battle Rock, Gusty Garden
SMG 2 - Sky Station, Melty Monster
SML - Birabuto Kingdom
NSMB - Overworld

II - Move, Think, Fight!
SMRPG - Forest Maze, Mushroom Kingdom, Regular Fight
Paper Mario - Mario and Peach's Theme
PM2 - Glitzville, X-Naut Moon Base
SPM - Count Bleck's Theme, Flipside/Flopside
Mario and Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story - The Giant
Mario and Luigi: Drem Team - Try, Try Again

III - A Tale of Two Bros.
Luigi's Mansion - Main Theme
Wario Land 4 - Toy Block Tower
Yoshi's Story - Main Theme
Dr. Mario - Fever, Chill
Donkey Kong - 25m
Mario Party - Luigi's Engine Room, Eternal Star

IV - On Your Mark
SMK - Rainbow Road
MK64 - Rainbow Road, Lose Theme (mostly improv)
MKSC - Bower's Castle
MKDS - Waluigi Pinball
MKWii - Toad's Factory
SM64 - Slide Theme
SMRPG - Midas River

V - Bowser's Castle
SMB - Castle
SMB3 - Castle
SMW - Castle
SMW2 - Castle
SM64 - Koopa's Road
SMW - Bowser Fight
SMG - Final Bowser
SM64 - Final Bowser

OHh yeah! U put in Toad's Factory! :D

I am loving this list. So much variety.

Also I... Have to drop my percussion instruments. I'm going to be in DC next semester which means no access to those instruments until the fall.

Still in, still ready, still hyped!

Woah, this is happening again? How did I miss this.

I can do piano (haha yes another piano) and really really simple violin stuff.

Oh, there's a tiny chance I might be able to borrow a friend's tuba. If you want, maestro, I can look into that further. Especially considering we're rather lacking in the bass department.

Quote from: FierceDeity on November 28, 2013, 01:00:46 PMEspecially considering we're rather lacking in the bass department.

Woah.

Quote from: MaestroUGC on September 18, 2013, 12:07:29 PM8. Olimar12345 - Bass Trombone

Hahahahahaha rather lacking doesn't mean ENTIRELY lacking, goddamn. I'm just saying that one bass trombone isn't really what you'd call a standard bass section for an "orchestra" :P

Does 16 pianos sound like an orchestra to you? (To quote the last attempt at this)

That's why I put "orchestra" in quotes :P either way, large instrumentation generally requires a decent amount of bass. Which, technically speaking, piano can play, but at any rate THE POINT IS, I thought it might be nice to add an instrument at the bottom of the range. Jeez, haha.

This is why I will now refer to such endeavors as a "Piano Orchestra" with additional instrumentation.

^ I approve. Of the name anyways.

Had some issues with most of the flutes (+ the kazoo, but it might be okay. It's a pretty weird instrument), they kinda blow atm. Too cold in my apartment apparently and I don't have any whiskey to fix 'em up with ^^
If you ever need me in a rush, send me a pm and I'll be here before you say akokspfkesofaehojef backwards three times

Quote from: fabbemannen on October 29, 2013, 11:47:26 AMI'm not late at all (like always). If you haven't finished up the lists or need a backup guy, hello!

Piano as my main-instrument, but I play (and got access to) instruments like flutes (ocarinas, recorder, tin flute), marimba (I only got access to a pretty small glockenspiel right now though), kazoo, electric guitar and a jaw harp (sort of, not much to play).
Don't expect too much from anything except for piano, but I'd say I'm good enough on the other instruments

Quote from: fabbemannen on December 11, 2013, 02:43:44 PMThey kinda blow atm.

I SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE!!!

I can play any and all percussion instruments. I prefer mallets (anywhere from 2-4 mallets) and timpani, but i play anything.

Do you have access to all of them for recording?

Quote from: FierceDeity on December 13, 2013, 06:38:53 PMDo you have access to all of them for recording?

If you are reffering to me and the mallet instruments, then yes, but only at my school do i have access.  I am in the television production class at my school and thus have video editing skills if they are needed.

Any progress?

Don't expect any until late 2014.