Ragtime Influence in Koji Kondo's Music

In this chapter, they discuss the musical style of ragtime and its connection to Koji Kondo's compositions. They highlight the similarities between Scott Joplin's ragtime compositions and Kondo's music, particularly in terms of the blend of classical and jazz elements and the presence of both happiness and sadness in the melodies. They also mention the influence of Latin American musical traditions in Joplin's rags, like the piece 'Solace'. They emphasize that music genres and styles are not rigidly defined and often overlap, sharing similar notes and rhythms. They point out specific examples of Kondo's ragtimey music, such as the Super Mario 2 overworld theme and the Super Mario World Athletic theme.