Spring Mix from DLC by Joe Newman

Ever since I got a melodica this year, I wanted to write something fun for it. The main influence here would definitely be "Ending [Yoshi's Story]," as arranged for the album "Super Smash Bros. For Nintendo 3DS/Wii U ♪ A Smashing Soundtrack"- original themes by the great Kazumi Totaka.

I wrote the main chords and melody for this tune while attending Jazz Camp West 2017 - it wasn't until I got home that I realized where I drew my inspiration from!

If you listen closely you can find all sorts of references and nods in this tune. In order of appearance:
- Zelda's Lullaby - Koji Kondo
- SR388 (Metroid II) Ryoji Yoshitomi
- Yoshi's Story - Kazumi Totaka
- Stevie Wonder (just generally)
- One Four Five by The Cat Empire
- Chega de Saudade (No More Blues) By Antonio Carlos Jobim
- Firebird Suite by Igor Stravinsky

I make tunes inspired by jazz, games, and whatever else is handy. email: newmajoe@gmail.com