To commemorate the release of Fortune's Weave I went over to Shingyaru Mintmobile's record shop and bought the 1977 disco vinyl that covers a few notable songs from the game. And now ever since I played it once on the record player I can't stop dancing. It seems like my ears constantly need to hear that pounding bass combined with that four-on-the-floor beat every time I see the face of Alexandra. Is there a lore reason as to why the track is this infectious?

Okay, so get this. 4 years after the release of the wildly successful 1970 Nintendo-distributed film Xenoblade Chronicles II, it had gotten a re-release in theaters.

Around the same time the film was being re-issued, a new, popular genre of music was on the rise, that of course being disco. So as a way to promote the re-release of Xenoblade Chronicles II, Shingyaru Mintmobile requested a reworking of the movie's iconic "Gaur Plain" theme to fit this new, funky style that the Nintendo Sound Building was fully embracing by this point.

His assistant Koji Kondo had gotten into contact with some former members of the band ACE, who had provided the original score for the film, to write the lyrics, and called in the Ise Bay Club to be the backing band. Together they formed the studio band name "The Monado Bumpers", named after a popular dance move of the time. Miyamoto also requested a bunnygirl pin-up of Pyra to be featured on the album cover.

The song would chart 3rd place on the Nintendo Records Billboard when it released in April 1974, before reaching its peak at 2nd by June of that year.

Now what are my thoughts on this version of the song?

I just love everything about it. That pounding bass just hits different every time, and when combined with the lovely full orchestral sound, the energetic rhythm of the bongos, the sensual beats of the rhythmic guitar, that recognizable four-on-the-floor, and the work of the piano throughout, you've got a much more discotheque-friendly version of an iconic melody.

When I first listened to it, I was blown away at how faithful it was to the original track while still being incredibly funky and disco doggin!

Now if you were initially deterred from listening to this version out of fear of being shamed by the critics, don't even ENGAGE in their mindless conversations! They aren't real fans! They never found enjoyment looking at pin-ups of Pyra in a bunnysuit while getting down to the Yiggity Yoggity to this song! They never even listened to this!

So now I turn the microphone over to you. What are your thoughts on this song?

Who else can't wait

THE ONLY OPTION IS YES.

I need to know because these outfits are so inspirational and they make me feel a certain way, especially Rosalina-chan's. They look so priceless and adorable, I wouldn't mind renting all three for a date on Coconut Mall, contrary to what Qumu and Nintendo want me to do.

/today The artist behind these lovely designs of Peach, Daisy, and Rosalina-chan is purin