Ska versions of the Mario Kart 64 music is exactly what we didn’t realise we needed this Christmas.
Ska music lovers and fans of Mario Kart can now enjoy the perfect Christmas present with the recently released Skario Kart: A Ska Tribute to Mario Kart 64.
The album has been released by the GameGrooves music label to purchase on Bandcamp ($10 USD) and features the fan favourite tracks from the Nintendo 64 game redone in an upbeat ska style.
The 16-track album is a trip down nostalgia lane, covering everything from Toad’s Turnpike and Frappe Snowland to Bowser’s Castle and Rainbow Road. The album’s 14 artists get rhythmic, funky, and even retro with a variety of different takes on the ska genre.
“Drawing inspiration from Skatune Network, I wanted to transform Mario Kart 64’s soundtrack into a ska-filled celebration,” comments GameGrooves producer Allen Brasch. “With the help of Brent and Jer from Skatune Network, I was able to contact several artists in the ska community, and together with existing GameGrooves artists, we created a one-of-a-kind album for fans of ska and video game music alike!”
Skario Kart: A Ska Tribute to Mario Kart 64 is now available on Bandcamp: Skario Kart: A Ska Tribute to Mario Kart 64 on Bandcamp and those wanting more information on the artists at GameGrooves can visit https://www.game-grooves.com/.
