Jump Up, Super Star!
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| "Jump Up, Super Star!" | |
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"Jump Up, Super Star!" in Super Mario Odyssey | |
 "Super Mario Odyssey - Jump Up, Super Star!" single cover | |
| Composed by: Naoto Kubo Rob Tunstall (English lyrics) Nobuyoshi Suzuki (Japanese lyrics) | |
| Vocals | Kate Higgins (English) Aimi Mukohara (Japanese) |
| Key | C major |
| First appearance | Super Mario Odyssey (2017) |
| Latest appearance | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Booster Course Pass, Wave 6) (2023) |
"Jump Up, Super Star!" (also referred to as "1-Up Girl")[1] is the theme song of Super Mario Odyssey sung by Pauline. The song is performed by the Super Mario Players and sung by Kate Higgins (credited as Kate Davis)[2][better source needed] in English and songwriter Aimi Mukohara[3] in Japanese. It was composed by Naoto Kubo.[4] The original lyrics were written by Nobuyoshi Suzuki,[5] and the English lyrics were written by Rob Tunstall.
The song was first released worldwide on October 20, 2017, as a single titled "Super Mario Odyssey - Jump Up, Super Star!" on the iTunes Store. The song was also used in the E3 2017 trailer for the game.
Development
Nobuyoshi Suzuki, the sound designer of Super Mario Odyssey, wrote the first draft of the lyrics in Japanese. According to Yoshiaki Koizumi, they had a discussion on whether words such as "1UP" should be used. They sent all of the documents they had to the localization members to create the final lyrics, due to English being a more global language, as Koizumi stated.[5] This resulted in a back-and-forth between localization members and the Japanese developers as they struggled to keep the references to the Super Mario franchise as subtle as possible.[6] He also indicated on Reddit that the song had been created as a direct result of their developing the character of Pauline.[7]
The English version was the first to be recorded[8] with voice actress Kate Higgins providing the vocals. According to herself, Cup of Tea Productions, Inc. was in charge of the voice acting. When asked if she was interested in doing the voice, she agreed and auditioned for the role by sending samples of her voice to Nintendo of Japan, and she was ultimately selected for the role. Weeks before the recording session, Nintendo of Japan sent her a demo sung by an unknown Japanese singer and a lead sheet, with the music already recorded. Several people from Japan and America were present in the final recording.[9]
For the Japanese version, the Nintendo Sound Team already had some candidates, but after the team listened to her YouTube videos, songwriter Aimi Mukohara was chosen to do the vocals. All the Nintendo Sound Team was present at the moment of recording. This is the first time Mukohara was involved with the music of any video game.[8]
 Jump Up, Super Star! (Localization Demo) - An early version of the English lyrics sung by Rob Tunstall | File info 0:30 |
Composition
The song uses an upbeat, big-band jazz style and is most notable for being the first song from the mainline Super Mario series to feature lyrics, something rarely heard in songs from games of the overall Super Mario franchise. The song has Pauline detailing an adventure across the worlds of Super Mario Odyssey, referring to herself as Mario's "1UP girl." The lyrics are also printed on the inside of the game case for all regions.
| Jump Up, Super Star! - The original heard in Super Mario Odyssey | File info 0:30 |
Lyrics
English
Here we go, off the rails
Don't you know it's time to raise our sails?
It's freedom like you never knewDon't need bags, or a pass
Say the word, I'll be there in a flash
You could say my hat is off to youOh, we can zoom
All the way to the moon
From this great wide wacky world
Jump with me, grab coins with me
Oh, yeah!It's time to jump up in the air (Jump up in the air)
Jump up, don't be scared (Jump up, don't be scared)
Jump up and your cares will soar away
And if the dark clouds start to swirl, (Dark clouds start to swirl)
Don't fear, don't shed a tear, 'cause
I'll be your 1UP girlSo let's all jump up super high (Jump up super high)
High up in the sky (High up in the sky)
There's no power-up like dancing
You know that you're my superstar (You're my superstar)
No one else can take me this far
I'm flipping the switch
Get ready for this
Oh, let's do the odysseyOdyssey, ya see! (×7)
Odyssey, odyssey!
Spin the wheel, take a chance
Every journey starts a new romance
A new world's calling out to you
Take a turn, off the path
Find a new addition to the cast
You know that any captain needs a crewTake it in stride
As you move side-to-side
They're just different points of view
Jump with me, grab coins with me
Oh, yeah!Come on and jump up in the air (Jump up in the air)
Jump without a care (Jump without a care)
Jump up 'cause you know that I'll be there
And if you find you're short on joy, (Find you're short on joy)
Don't fret, just don't forget that
You're still our 1UP boySo go on, straighten up your cap (Straighten up your cap)
Let your toes begin to tap (Toes begin to tap)
This rhythm is a power 'shroom
Don't forget you're the superstar (You're the superstar)
No one else could make it this far
Put a comb through that 'stache
Now you've got panache
Oh, let's do the odyssey
It's time to jump up in the air (Jump up in the air)
Jump up, don't be scared (Jump up, don't be scared)
Jump up and your cares will soar away
And if the dark clouds start to swirl, (Dark clouds start to swirl)
Don't fear, don't shed a tear, 'cause
I'll be your 1UP girlNow listen, all you boys and girls (All you boys and girls)
All around the world (All around the world)
Don't be afraid to get up and move
You know that we're all superstars (We're all superstars)
We're the ones who made it this far
Put a smile on that face
There's no time to waste
So, let's do the odyssey
Japanese
| Japanese lyrics | Romanization | Translation |
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旅のサイン さぁ帆を上げ始めよう 世界の灯りの数ほど 愛を歌えば 一緒に夢を見て さぁ恋をして みんなでハイジャンプして さぁハイタッチして オデッセイ でっせい！ (×7) 濡れた頬が 笑顔で弾けたら 射し込む光の中 ほら夢を願えば 一人で悩んで 落ち込んで みんなに Hi! おはよう Hi! こんにちは みんなでシュビドゥビバァ シュビドゥビダァ 一緒にハイジャンプして さぁハイタッチして |
Tabi no sain sā ho o age hajimeyō Sekai no akari no kazu hodo ai o utaeba Issho ni yume o mite sā koi o shite Minna de hai janpu shite sā hai tatchi shite Odessei, dessei! (×7) Nureta hoho ga egao de hajiketara Sashikomu hikari no naka hora yume o negaeba Hitori de nayande ochikonde Minna ni Hi! Ohayō Hi! Konnichiwa Minna de shubidubibā shubidubidā Issho ni hai janpu shite sā hai tatchi shite
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The symbol of a voyage, let's start to raise the sails Let's sing our love as brightly as all the lights in all the world Let's dream together, love together Let's all jump up high and high five Odyssey, 'dyssey! (×7) If our blushed tears become a smile In the radiant light if you have hope in your dreams Even when you're alone, you're worried, Everyone say "Hi! Good morning", "Hi! Good afternoon", If we all sing shooby doo be wop, shooby doo be dap Let's jump up high and high five |
a - 「女神がキスをした」 (megami ga kisu o shita) is a common way in Japan to say that the universe is on one's side, meaning things will go well.
b - While the literal translation is "touch," the verb is referring to the action of grabbing coins as the coin sound effect implies, so another possible translation could be "grab."
c - 「肩落とす」 (lit. "drop/lower one's shoulders") means to be discouraged. It may also be a reference to how when Mario's health is low, he "drops" his shoulders when idle.
Reuses
| Media | Description |
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| The Cat Mario Show | "Jump Up, Super Star!" is heard in the 100th episode of the Japanese version of the show. |
| Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu | The first six verses of "Jump Up, Super Star!" play over the "Super Mario Odyssey: Around the World" ("Super Mario Odyssey: World Trekking" in Europe and Oceania) Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu theme. |
| Mario Tennis Aces | "Jump Up, Super Star!" plays when Pauline uses her Special Shot. It was also played in the trailer announcing her and other characters as DLC. |
| Mario Golf: Super Rush | "Jump Up, Super Star!" plays when Pauline uses her Special Shot. |
| Taiko no Tatsujin: Nijiiro Version / Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun! | A short version of "Jump Up, Super Star!" is featured as a playable songs in the Game Music section. |
| Ring Fit Adventure | "Jump Up, Super Star!" is featured as a playable song in the Rhythm Game mode. It was also included in the trailer announcing the Rhythm Game mode, and was added in the version 1.2.0 update released on March 26, 2020.[10] |
Arrangements
Super Mario Odyssey
Super Mario Odyssey features several arrangements and remixes of "Jump Up, Super Star!" During the A Fresh Start for the City story mission, each of the four band members around the Metro Kingdom can be heard playing their respective parts of "Jump Up, Super Star!" when approached.
The theme heard on the game's title screen is a simplified instrumental arrangement of "Jump Up, Super Star!" titled 「タイトル」 (Taitoru, "Title") in the game's Japanese soundtrack.
A variation of "Jump Up, Super Star!" titled "NDC Festival" plays during A Traditional Festival! and on the main surface of the Darker Side. It features a much longer intro than the original version.
A version of "NDC Festival" with Japanese lyrics titled "NDC Festival (Japanese)" can be played on boomboxes in the Metro Kingdom and Mushroom Kingdom after Mario hits them with Cappy. This version has its own unique lyrics that differ from the international version.
A chiptune arrangement of "NDC Festival" without vocals titled "NDC Festival (8-Bit)" is unlocked in the Music List after the player fulfills all five of Jammin' Toad's requests. This arrangement can also be played while replaying A Traditional Festival! by asking the New Donker in the Auditorium. Doing so also replaces Pauline's artwork on the billboards with her original sprite from Donkey Kong.
A music box arrangement of "Jump Up, Super Star!" titled 「Jump Up, Super Star! オルゴールバージョン」 (Jump Up, Super Star! Orugōru Bājon, "Jump Up, Super Star! Music Box Version") in the game's Japanese soundtrack may play when Mario jumps on the globe of the Odyssey.
Additionally, the official website for Super Mario Odyssey featured shortened arrangements of the English and Japanese versions of "Jump Up, Super Star!" that end after the "Odyssey, ya see" bridge. These were available to be downloaded for free until January 31, 2018.[11]
"NDC Festival" is featured as a playable track in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, where it can be played on any Super Smash Bros.- and Super Mario-series stage. It is titled "Jump Up, Super Star!" in the Sounds section of the Vault, and "Jump Up, Super Star! (Full Band Performance)" in the My Music menu for the New Donk City Hall stage. It also plays in Mario's character trailer.
| NDC Festival - The arrangement heard in Super Mario Odyssey | File info 0:30 |
| NDC Festival (Japanese) - The arrangement heard in Super Mario Odyssey | File info 0:30 |
| NDC Festival (8-Bit) - The arrangement heard in Super Mario Odyssey | File info 0:30 |
| Jump Up, Super Star! (Short Version) - The end of the arrangement heard on the Super Mario Odyssey website | File info 0:28 |
| Jump Up, Super Star! (Japanese Short Version) - The end of the arrangement heard on the Super Mario Odyssey website | File info 0:28 |
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the New Donk City Hall stage features two separate versions of "Jump Up, Super Star!" in My Music: "Jump Up, Super Star!" and "Jump Up, Super Star! (Full Band Performance)." If the former is selected, only the drums are heard as only the drummer appears in the plaza, while Pauline and the rest of the band members randomly appear throughout the match. Passing by them recruits them to perform their part in the song and appear in the plaza, similar to how their separate parts can be heard during the A Fresh Start for the City mission in Super Mario Odyssey. If the latter song is selected, the song plays as is, and the performers are absent from the stage.
Mario Kart Tour
In Mario Kart Tour, "Jump Up, Super Star!" is referenced in several of Pauline's voice lines. When unlocking Pauline, she sings her name to the tune of the theme. When using a Glide Ramp, she will sometimes sing the "high up in the sky" line. During the race, she will times sing the "jump with me" line, and will either speak or sing "I'm a 1UP gal," which is a variation of the line "I'll be your 1UP girl."
All of these lines, except for the one where Pauline sings her name, return for the same purpose in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Mario Strikers: Battle League
In Mario Strikers: Battle League, Pauline's theme is a rock arrangement of "Jump Up, Super Star!"
Other arrangements
LINE
On October 28th, 2017, the official Nintendo LINE account published a version of "Jump Up, Super Star!" sung by Kinopio-kun titled "Jump Up, Super Star! Short Version Free Download" along with a picture of Kinopio-kun dressed as Pauline.[12]
| Jump Up, Super Star! Short Version Free Download - The vocalization from Nintendo's LINE account | File info 0:30 |
The Game Awards 2017
"Jump Up, Super Star!" was performed during The Game Awards 2017 by the Game Awards Orchestra and Kate Higgins as part of a medley of music from the games nominated for Game of the Year.[13]
Super Mario Odyssey Sound Selection
Super Mario Odyssey Sound Selection, the international soundtrack album for Super Mario Odyssey, features several versions of "Jump Up, Super Star!" not heard in-game. A version of the song titled "Jump Up, Super Star! Japanese Version" features Japanese lyrics.
A shortened instrumental version of the song titled "Jump Up, Super Star! [Instrumental Karaoke] (Short Version)" only includes the backing vocals and ends the song after the bridge.
The album also includes a shortened instrumental version of the song with Japanese backing vocals titled "Jump Up, Super Star! Japanese Version [Instrumental Karaoke] (Short Version)."
| Jump Up, Super Star! Japanese Version - The vocalization heard in Super Mario Odyssey Sound Selection | File info 0:30 |
| Jump Up, Super Star! [Instrumental Karaoke] (Short Version) - The chorus section of the remix heard in Super Mario Odyssey Sound Selection | File info 0:30 |
| Jump Up, Super Star! Japanese Version [Instrumental Karaoke] (Short Version) - The chorus section of the remix heard in Super Mario Odyssey Sound Selection | File info 0:30 |
Super Mario Odyssey Original Soundtrack
Super Mario Odyssey Original Soundtrack, the Japanese soundtrack album for Super Mario Odyssey, features full-length instrumental versions of the English and Japanese versions of "Jump Up, Super Star!" heard in Super Mario Odyssey Sound Selection. They are titled 「Jump Up, Super Star! カラオケ」 (Jump Up, Super Star! Karaoke, "Jump Up, Super Star! Karaoke") and 「Jump Up, Super Star! ～オデッセイでっせい～ カラオケ」 (Jump Up, Super Star! ~Odessei Dessei~ Karaoke, "Jump Up, Super Star! ~Odyssey, Ya See~ Karaoke"), respectively.
Dr Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch
In Dr Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch, if the player achieves a rank of "Walking Speed" and taps on the walking figure multiple times, it whistles the first three lines of the chorus.
Nintendo Live 2023
Nintendo Live 2023 in Seattle, Washington, USA featured a live performance by the Super Mario Super Big Band of themes from various Super Mario games, including an instrumental arrangement of "Jump Up, Super Star!"[14]
List of Super Mario appearances
Games
| Work | System | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
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| Super Mario Odyssey | Nintendo Switch | 2017 | Original | "Jump Up, Super Star!" | Naoto Kubo |
| Arrangement | "NDC Festival" | ||||
| "NDC Festival (Japanese)" | |||||
| "NDC Festival (8-Bit)" | |||||
| 「Jump Up, Super Star! オルゴールバージョン」 (Jump Up, Super Star! Orugōru Bājon)[15] | |||||
| 「タイトル」 (Taitoru)[15] | |||||
| Arrangement (website) | |||||
| Mario Tennis Aces | Nintendo Switch | 2018 | Original | Naoto Kubo | |
| Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | Nintendo Switch | 2018 | Remix | "Jump Up, Super Star!" | Naoto Kubo |
| Past arrangement (Super Mario Odyssey) | "Jump Up, Super Star! (Full Band Performance)" | ||||
| Mario Kart Tour | Android, iOS | 2019 | Vocalization | Kate Higgins | |
| Mario Golf: Super Rush | Nintendo Switch | 2021 | Original | Naoto Kubo | |
| Mario Strikers: Battle League | Nintendo Switch | 2022 | Arrangement | ||
| Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | Nintendo Switch | 20231 | Past vocalization (Mario Kart Tour) | Kate Higgins |
1 - Added in Wave 6 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass on November 9, 2023
Film and television
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cat Mario Show | 20172 | Original | Naoto Kubo |
2 - Included in Episode 100 of the Japanese version on October 18, 2017
Albums
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Odyssey - Jump Up, Super Star! | 2017 | Original | "Super Mario Odyssey - Jump Up, Super Star!" | Naoto Kubo |
| Super Mario Odyssey Sound Selection | 2017 | Past arrangement (Super Mario Odyssey) | "Jump Up, Super Star! NDC Festival Edition" | Naoto Kubo |
| Vocalization | "Jump Up, Super Star! Japanese Version" | Aimi Mukohara | ||
| Remix | "Jump Up, Super Star! [Instrumental Karaoke] (Short Version)" | Naoto Kubo | ||
| "Jump Up, Super Star! Japanese Version [Instrumental Karaoke] (Short Version)" | ||||
| Super Mario Odyssey Original Soundtrack | 2018 | Original | "Jump Up, Super Star!" | Naoto Kubo |
| Remix | 「Jump Up, Super Star! カラオケ」 (Jump Up, Super Star! Karaoke) | |||
| 「Jump Up, Super Star! ～オデッセイでっせい～ カラオケ」 (Jump Up, Super Star! ~Odessei Dessei~ Karaoke) | ||||
| Past arrangement (Super Mario Odyssey) | 「Jump Up, Super Star! NDCフェスティバルエディション」 (Jump Up, Super Star! NDC Fesutibaru Edishon) | |||
| 「Jump Up, Super Star! NDCフェスティバルエディション 8bit版」 (Jump Up, Super Star! NDC Fesutibaru Edishon 8 Bitto-Ban) | ||||
| Past vocalization (Super Mario Odyssey Sound Selection) | 「Jump Up, Super Star! ～オデッセイでっせい～」 (Jump Up, Super Star! ~Odessei Dessei~) | Aimi Mukohara |
Other media
| Work | Format | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu | Console | 2017[16] | Original | Naoto Kubo | |
| LINE | Social media | 2017[12] | Vocalization | "Jump Up, Super Star! Short Version Free Download"[12] | Samantha Kelly |
Live performances
| Event | Year | Location | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Game Awards 2017 | 2017 | Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California, United States | Arrangement | Game Awards Orchestra, Kate Higgins | |
| Nintendo Live 2023 | 2023 | Seattle Convention Center, Seattle, Washington, USA | Arrangement | "Jump Up, Super Star!"[14] | Super Mario Super Big Band |
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | Jump Up, Super Star! ～オデッセイ でっせい～[?] Jump Up, Super Star! ～Odessei, dessei～ |
Jump Up, Super Star! ～Odyssey, ya see～ | |
| Chinese (simplified) | 跳跃吧，超级巨星！[17] Tiàoyuè ba, Chāojíjùxīng! |
Jump Up, Super Star! |
Trivia
- The theme of 25m from Donkey Kong can be heard during the part where Pauline repeats the lyrics "Odyssey, ya see!"; in addition, the sound effect played when Mario jumps over a barrel in the game can be heard at the end of the aforementioned riff.[18]
- Also, when Pauline sings "Odyssey, ya see!" in the objective A Traditional Festival! in the game, she mimics her main sprite animations from Donkey Kong.
External links
- Official Japanese page of the song
- Jump Up, Super Star! on the US iTunes Store [dead link]
- Jump Up, Super Star! - Super Mario Odyssey Musical on YouTube
References
- ^ Walsh, Doug and Joe Epstein (October 27, 2017). Super Mario Odyssey: Prima Collector's Edition Guide. Roseville: Prima Games (American English). ISBN 978-0-7440-1887-5. Page 136.
- ^ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Higgins
- ^ JOYSOUND独占！人気ゲーム『スーパーマリオ オデッセイ』がカラオケに登場！. JOYSOUND. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- ^ Super Mario Odyssey Original Soundtrack credits
- ^ a b Sanyokawa Editorial Department (October 25, 2017). 『スーパーマリオ オデッセイ』小泉Pに訊く、心に刺さる驚きを目指した“箱庭マリオ”の革新と、名作が続く任天堂開発の秘訣(2/3). Famitsu (Japanese). Page 2. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- ^ Rob T.. Localizing “Jump Up, Super Star!”. Tumblr (English). Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ^ Koizumi, Yoshiaki (June 14, 2017). Hi, I’m Mr. Koizumi, Producer of Super Mario Odyssey. AMA!. Reddit. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- ^ a b Email response from Aimi Mukohara on June 22, 2018
- ^ Hilliard, Kyle (October 27, 2017). Kate Higgins On Playing Pauline And Singing "Jump Up Superstar" For Super Mario Odyssey. GameInformer (English). Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ^ GameXplain (March 26, 2020). Rhythm Mode Coming to Ring Fit Adventure (Featuring Jump Up Superstar & other Nintendo Tracks!). YouTube. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ スーパーマリオ オデッセイ | Nintendo Switch | 任天堂. Nintendo (Japanese). Archived October 10, 2017, 23:33:55 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ^ a b c Supper Mario Broth (October 19, 2018). On October 28th, 2017, the official Nintendo LINE account published an audio file titled “Jump Up, Super Star! Short Version Free Download”. The audio was a 47-second long sample of the background track of the “Jump Up, Super Star!” song from Super Mario Odyssey, with pitch-shifted Toad sound effects overlaid on top of it to resemble singing. The account then revealed that the song was supposed to be sung by Kinopio-kun, the green Toad mascot of the account, and posted a picture of Kinopio-kun dressed as Pauline (seen as the album art on this post). Note that the Nintendo LINE account is operated directly by Nintendo of Japan.. Supper Mario Broth (English). Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ thegameawards (December 8, 2017). The Game Awards 2017 Orchestra and Game of the Year Winner: Zelda (03:11). YouTube (English). Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ a b Hitbox Hero (September 3, 2023). Nintendo Live 2023 - Super Mario Super Big Band uncut full show (38:29). YouTube (American English). Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- ^ a b Super Mario Odyssey Original Soundtrack tracklist
- ^ Craddock, Ryan (October 13, 2017). Check Out This Wonderful Super Mario Odyssey 3DS Theme. Nintendo Life. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ 腾讯NintendoSwitch (November 19, 2020). 《健身环大冒险》免费内容更新介绍. Bilibili (Simplified Chinese). Retrieved November 19, 2020.
- ^ Nintendo Life (July 10, 2017). Super Mario Odyssey Donkey Kong Arcade Easter Egg in Jump Up, Super Star!. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
