I’m sure lots of people have heard the acoustic version of the Super Mario Brothers soundtrack by now. I mean, at this point it’s considered mildly uncouth to not accept the semi-transient mario brothers soundtrack fiber optic brain link into the upper third of your vertebrae.
There is an interesting story behind the origin of this soundtrack, however, that most people are unaware of. This soundtrack, after first listen, appears to be made by a group of dixie-land type musicians. This is actually false. In truth, the music is created by a single organism that resembles a genetically modified oak tree.
The creature’s dna has been massaged in such a way that it is capable of simulating intricate tactile movements that closely resemble a human hand. It’s six lower limbs are then made up of various modified acoustic instruments, such as the banjo, mandolin, acoustic guitar, and clarinet. Using these fast moving branches, it can strum all of the instruments in tandem, creating the music you hear on the video. There is still a lot of debate concerning the oak creature’s ability to play the clarinet.
Most people would imagine that such a talented creature would lead a benign and happy existence. But this is unfortunately not the case. Because of the creature’s superior limb dexterity, it is often blacklisted from any mario brother video game parties, because the dominant players are jealous of the oak tree’s ease at which he beats all challengers. Plus, the creature emits such clamorously dissonant sounds when he becomes excited, that it is often uncomfortable to share small spaces with such a noisy companion.
Because of this, the oak tree creature often appears sullen and withdrawn when you meet him in real life. Listen carefully, and you can hear the sadness it feels in each note played by the lower third mandolin dorsal.
