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[[File:DM NES Chill.oga|thumb|"Chill" in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] version of ''[[Dr. Mario]]'']]
"'''Chill'''" is a musical theme composed by [[Hirokazu Tanaka]] for the 1990 game ''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]''. It has since made an appearance in every ''[[Dr. Mario (series)|Dr. Mario]]'' game to date (not counting the [[Gamewatch Boy]] [[Dr. Mario (Gamewatch Boy)|version]]). In the original ''Dr. Mario'', it is one of the two selectable themes, with the other being "[[Fever]]." Compared to "Fever," "Chill" is less upbeat more slow-paced.
 
==Reuses==
The following list does not include ports and remakes of ''Dr. Mario''.
{|border=1 cellspacing=3 cellpadding=3 style="border-collapse:collapse; width:100%"
!width=20%|Game
!width=80%|Description
|-
|''[[Dr. Luigi]]''
|"Chill" plays in the Retro Remedy game mode.
|}
 
==Arrangements==
===''Dr. Mario'' series===
====''Dr. Mario'' (Game Boy)====
In the [[Game Boy]] version of ''[[Dr. Mario]]'' features an arrangement of "'''Chill'''" with slightly lower-quality synthesized instrumentation.
 
{{media table
|file1=DM GB Chill.oga
|title1=Chill
|description1=The arrangement heard in the Game Boy version of ''Dr. Mario''
|length1=0:30
}}
 
====''Tetris & Dr. Mario''====
In ''[[Tetris & Dr. Mario]]'', "Chill" receives a new arrangement with quirky instrumentation.
 
{{media table
|file1=T&DM Chill.oga
|title1=Chill
|description1=The arrangement heard in ''Tetris & Dr. Mario''
|length1=0:30
}}
 
====''Dr Mario 64''====
In ''[[Dr. Mario 64]]'', a new arrangement of "Chill" can play in all modes except for in the Story mode. This arrangement is reused in ''[[Nintendo Puzzle Collection]]''.
 
{{media table
|file1=DM64 Chill.oga
|title1=Chill
|description1=The arrangement heard in ''Dr. Mario 64''
|length1=0:30
|file2=DM64 Chill Critical.oga
|title2=Chill
|description2=The version of the arrangement heard in ''Dr. Mario 64'' when only one Virus color remains
|length2=0:30
}}
 
====''Dr. Mario & Puzzle League''====
A new arrangement of "Chill" is included in ''[[Dr. Mario & Puzzle League]]''.
 
{{media table
|file1=DM&PL Chill.oga
|title1=Chill
|description1=The arrangement heard in ''Dr. Mario & Puzzle League''
|length1=0:30
}}
 
====''Dr. Mario Online Rx''====
''[[Dr. Mario Online Rx]]'' features two new arrangements of "Chill". The first is reminiscent of the version from ''Dr Mario 64'' and can be played in the [[Dr. Mario Online Rx#Dr. Mario|Dr. Mario mode]], while the second is less faithful to the original, featuring a longer build-up and different melodic rhythm with quirky instrumentation, and can be played during the [[Dr. Mario Online Rx#Virus Buster|Virus Buster mode]].
 
The first arrangement is later reused in ''[[Dr. Mario Express]]'', ''[[Dr. Luigi]]'', and ''[[Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure]]''.
 
{{media table
|file1=DMOR Chill.oga
|title1=Chill
|description1=The arrangement heard in ''Dr. Mario Online Rx''
|length1=0:30
|file2=DMOR Virus Buster Chill.oga
|title2=Chill
|description2=The Virus Buster version of the arrangement heard in ''Dr. Mario Online Rx''
|length2=0:30
|file3=DMOR Virus Buster Chill Danger.oga
|title3=Chill
|description3=The "Danger" Virus Buster version of the arrangement heard in ''Dr. Mario Online Rx''
}}
 
====''Dr. Mario World''====
''[[Dr. Mario World]]'' features a new arrangement of "Chill" that plays on the stage mode's challenge stages.
 
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' features a new arrangement of "Chill" titled "'''Chill (Dr. Mario)'''" and arranged by Masaaki Iwasaki. The arrangement is quirky and includes {{wp|chiptune}} and {{wp|hard rock}} elements, as well as a {{wp|sitar}}-based section and vocal {{wp|scat singing|scatting}}. It can play on the [[Flat Zone 2]] stage.
 
The arrangement returns in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', where it can be played on the [[Flat Zone X]] stage, and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', now titled "'''Chill <small>(Brawl)</small>'''", where it can be played on any ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]''-series and ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]''-series stage.
 
====''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''====
''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' features a new arrangement of "Chill" titled "'''Chill (Dr. Mario) Ver. 2'''" and arranged by the theme's original composer, [[Hirokazu Tanaka]]. It is a {{wp|chiptune}} and {{wp|Electronic dance music|EDM}}-inspired arrangement that incorporates the "Game Over" sound effect. It can play on the [[75 m (stage)|75m]] stage.
 
The arrangement returns in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', now titled "'''Chill <small>(for 3DS / Wii U)</small>'''", where it can be played on any ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]''-series and ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]''-series stage.
 
===''Brain Age'' series===
====''Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!''====
A much calmer and slower-paced arrangement of "Chill" plays in the hidden Virus Buster minigame in ''{{wp|Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!}}''.
 
According to the game's host, {{wp|Ryuta Kawashima|Dr. Ryuta Kawashima}}, the music is intended to enhance the relaxation aspect of the minigame.<ref>"''Instead of activating your frontal lobe, this is meant to help you relax. [...] It's even more relaxing if you turn up the sound.''" — '''Dr. Kawashima''', ''Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!''</ref>
 
This arrangement returns in the Virus Buster mode in ''Dr. Luigi'' and ''Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure''.
 
{{media table
|file1=BA2 Fever.oga
|title1={{Conjectural|Virus Buster - Chill}}
|description1=The arrangement heard in ''Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!''
|length1=0:30
}}
 
====''Dr Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch''====
An arrangement of "Chill" very similar to the version heard in ''Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!'' plays in the Virus Buster minigame in ''{{wp|Dr Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch}}''.
 
{{media table
|file2=Brain Training Switch Fever.oga
|title2={{Conjectural|Virus Buster}}
|description2=The arrangement heard in ''Dr Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch''
|length2=0:30
}}
 
==List of ''Super Mario'' appearances==
{|class=sortable border=1 cellspacing=2 cellpadding=2 style="border-collapse:collapse; width:100%"
!Work
!Year
!Type
!Title
!Credits
|-
|''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]''
|1990
|Original
|"Chill"
|[[Hirokazu Tanaka]]
|-
|''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]'' ([[Game Boy]])
|1990
|Arrangement
|"Chill"
|
|-
|''[[Tetris & Dr. Mario]]''
|1994
|Arrangement
|"Chill"
|
|-
|''[[Dr. Mario 64]]''
|2001
|Arrangement
|"Chill"
|
|-
|''[[Nintendo Puzzle Collection]]''
|2003
|Past arrangement (''Dr. Mario 64'')
|"Chill"
|
|-
|''[[Classic NES Series|Classic NES Series: Dr. Mario]]''
|2004
|Original
|"Chill"
|Hirokazu Tanaka
|-
|''[[Dr. Mario & Puzzle League]]''
|2005
|Arrangement
|"Chill"
|
|-
|''{{wp|Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!}}
|2005
|Arrangement
|
|
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|2008
|Arrangement
|"Chill (Dr. Mario)"
|Masaaki Iwasaki
|-
|''[[Dr. Mario Online Rx]]''
|2008
|Arrangement
|"Chill"
|
|-
|''[[Dr. Mario Express]]''
|2008
|Past arrangement (''Dr. Mario Online Rx'')
|"Chill"
|
|-
|rowspan=3|''[[Dr. Luigi]]''
|rowspan=3|2013
|Original
|"Chill"
|Hirokazu Tanaka
|-
|Past arrangement (''Dr. Mario Online Rx'')
|"Chill"
|
|-
|Past arrangement (''Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!'')
|
|
|-
|rowspan=2|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
|rowspan=2|2014
|Arrangment
|"Chill (Dr. Mario) Ver. 2"
|Hirokazu Tanaka
|-
|Past arrangement (''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'')
|"Chill (Dr. Mario)"
|Masaaki Iwasaki
|-
|rowspan=2|''[[Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure]]''
|rowspan=2|2015
|Past arrangement (''Dr. Mario Online Rx'')
|
|
|-
|Past arrangement (''Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!'')
|
|
|-
|rowspan=2|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|rowspan=2|2018
|Past arrangement (''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'')
|"Chill <small>(Brawl)</small>"
|Masaaki Iwasaki
|-
|Past arrangement (''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'')
|"Chill <small>(for 3DS / Wii U)</small>"
|Hirokazu Tanaka
|-
|''[[Dr. Mario World]]''
|2019
|Arrangement
|
|
|-
|''{{wp|Dr Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch}}''
|2019
|Arrangement
|
|
|}
 
==References==
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Revision as of 22:43, July 13, 2023

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"Chill" in the NES version of Dr. Mario

"Chill" is a musical theme composed by Hirokazu Tanaka for the 1990 game Dr. Mario. It has since made an appearance in every Dr. Mario game to date (not counting the Gamewatch Boy version). In the original Dr. Mario, it is one of the two selectable themes, with the other being "Fever." Compared to "Fever," "Chill" is less upbeat more slow-paced.

Reuses

The following list does not include ports and remakes of Dr. Mario.

Game Description
Dr. Luigi "Chill" plays in the Retro Remedy game mode.

Arrangements

Dr. Mario series

Dr. Mario (Game Boy)

In the Game Boy version of Dr. Mario features an arrangement of "Chill" with slightly lower-quality synthesized instrumentation.

Icon of an audio speaker. Chill - The arrangement heard in the Game Boy version of Dr. Mario
File infoMedia:DM GB Chill.oga
0:30
Help:MediaHaving trouble playing?

Tetris & Dr. Mario

In Tetris & Dr. Mario, "Chill" receives a new arrangement with quirky instrumentation.

Icon of an audio speaker. Chill - The arrangement heard in Tetris & Dr. Mario
File infoMedia:T&DM Chill.oga
0:30
Help:MediaHaving trouble playing?

Dr Mario 64

In Dr. Mario 64, a new arrangement of "Chill" can play in all modes except for in the Story mode. This arrangement is reused in Nintendo Puzzle Collection.

Icon of an audio speaker. Chill - The arrangement heard in Dr. Mario 64
File infoMedia:DM64 Chill.oga
0:30
Icon of an audio speaker. Chill - The version of the arrangement heard in Dr. Mario 64 when only one Virus color remains
File infoMedia:DM64 Chill Critical.oga
0:30
Help:MediaHaving trouble playing?

Dr. Mario & Puzzle League

A new arrangement of "Chill" is included in Dr. Mario & Puzzle League.

Icon of an audio speaker. Chill - The arrangement heard in Dr. Mario & Puzzle League
File infoMedia:DM&PL Chill.oga
0:30
Help:MediaHaving trouble playing?

Dr. Mario Online Rx

Dr. Mario Online Rx features two new arrangements of "Chill". The first is reminiscent of the version from Dr Mario 64 and can be played in the Dr. Mario mode, while the second is less faithful to the original, featuring a longer build-up and different melodic rhythm with quirky instrumentation, and can be played during the Virus Buster mode.

The first arrangement is later reused in Dr. Mario Express, Dr. Luigi, and Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure.

Icon of an audio speaker. Chill - The arrangement heard in Dr. Mario Online Rx
File infoMedia:DMOR Chill.oga
0:30
Icon of an audio speaker. Chill - The Virus Buster version of the arrangement heard in Dr. Mario Online Rx
File infoMedia:DMOR Virus Buster Chill.oga
0:30
Icon of an audio speaker. Chill - The "Danger" Virus Buster version of the arrangement heard in Dr. Mario Online Rx
File infoMedia:DMOR Virus Buster Chill Danger.oga
Help:MediaHaving trouble playing?

Dr. Mario World

Dr. Mario World features a new arrangement of "Chill" that plays on the stage mode's challenge stages.

Super Smash Bros. series

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Super Smash Bros. Brawl features a new arrangement of "Chill" titled "Chill (Dr. Mario)" and arranged by Masaaki Iwasaki. The arrangement is quirky and includes chiptune and hard rock elements, as well as a sitar-based section and vocal scatting. It can play on the Flat Zone 2 stage.

The arrangement returns in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, where it can be played on the Flat Zone X stage, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, now titled "Chill (Brawl)", where it can be played on any Super Smash Bros.-series and Super Mario-series stage.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U features a new arrangement of "Chill" titled "Chill (Dr. Mario) Ver. 2" and arranged by the theme's original composer, Hirokazu Tanaka. It is a chiptune and EDM-inspired arrangement that incorporates the "Game Over" sound effect. It can play on the 75m stage.

The arrangement returns in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, now titled "Chill (for 3DS / Wii U)", where it can be played on any Super Smash Bros.-series and Super Mario-series stage.

Brain Age series

Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!

A much calmer and slower-paced arrangement of "Chill" plays in the hidden Virus Buster minigame in Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!.

According to the game's host, Dr. Ryuta Kawashima, the music is intended to enhance the relaxation aspect of the minigame.[1]

This arrangement returns in the Virus Buster mode in Dr. Luigi and Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure.

Icon of an audio speaker. Virus Buster - Chill - The arrangement heard in Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!
File infoMedia:BA2 Fever.oga
0:30
Help:MediaHaving trouble playing?

Dr Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch

An arrangement of "Chill" very similar to the version heard in Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day! plays in the Virus Buster minigame in Dr Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch.

Icon of an audio speaker. Virus Buster - The arrangement heard in Dr Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch
File infoMedia:Brain Training Switch Fever.oga
0:30
Help:MediaHaving trouble playing?

List of Super Mario appearances

Work Year Type Title Credits
Dr. Mario 1990 Original "Chill" Hirokazu Tanaka
Dr. Mario (Game Boy) 1990 Arrangement "Chill"
Tetris & Dr. Mario 1994 Arrangement "Chill"
Dr. Mario 64 2001 Arrangement "Chill"
Nintendo Puzzle Collection 2003 Past arrangement (Dr. Mario 64) "Chill"
Classic NES Series: Dr. Mario 2004 Original "Chill" Hirokazu Tanaka
Dr. Mario & Puzzle League 2005 Arrangement "Chill"
Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day! 2005 Arrangement
Super Smash Bros. Brawl 2008 Arrangement "Chill (Dr. Mario)" Masaaki Iwasaki
Dr. Mario Online Rx 2008 Arrangement "Chill"
Dr. Mario Express 2008 Past arrangement (Dr. Mario Online Rx) "Chill"
Dr. Luigi 2013 Original "Chill" Hirokazu Tanaka
Past arrangement (Dr. Mario Online Rx) "Chill"
Past arrangement (Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!)
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U 2014 Arrangment "Chill (Dr. Mario) Ver. 2" Hirokazu Tanaka
Past arrangement (Super Smash Bros. Brawl) "Chill (Dr. Mario)" Masaaki Iwasaki
Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure 2015 Past arrangement (Dr. Mario Online Rx)
Past arrangement (Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!)
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 2018 Past arrangement (Super Smash Bros. Brawl) "Chill (Brawl)" Masaaki Iwasaki
Past arrangement (Super Smash Bros. for Wii U) "Chill (for 3DS / Wii U)" Hirokazu Tanaka
Dr. Mario World 2019 Arrangement
Dr Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch 2019 Arrangement

References

  1. ^ "Instead of activating your frontal lobe, this is meant to help you relax. [...] It's even more relaxing if you turn up the sound." — Dr. Kawashima, Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!