Short bio Koji Kondo
Full biography Koji Kondo
Koji Kondo is a renowned Japanese music composer, pianist, and sound director who has gained widespread recognition for his contributions to the video game industry. Born on August 13, 1960, in Nagoya, Japan, Kondo’s career began with Nintendo in the 1980s, where he began writing music and sound effects for popular games such as "Super Mario Bros." and "The Legend of Zelda."
Kondo's talents and skill in music composition are widely recognized, and he is considered a pioneer in the world of video game music. His music has become synonymous with the Nintendo brand, and he has been responsible for some of the most beloved and recognizable video game music in history.
Until the early 2000s, Kondo was responsible for writing all compositions by himself, but he eventually began working with other composers and sound designers. He has collaborated with other legendary composers in the industry, such as Shogo Sakai and Mahito Yokota, to create the iconic sounds that audiences have come to love.
Over the years, Kondo's contributions to the music industry have been widely recognized. He has won numerous awards for his music, including the International Game Developers Association's Lifetime Achievement Award, which he received in 2018. Kondo's music has transcended the world of video games, with his pieces arranged for orchestras around the world, and his influence has been felt far beyond the gaming industry.
Koji Kondo is not only a famous composer, but also a person who has inspired many musicians and game developers over the years. His music has become an integral part of the gaming experience, and his influence continues to be felt in the industry today. Kondo’s legacy as a game composer will remain an important one, and fans will continue to enjoy his timeless music for many years to come.
Albums featuring Koji Kondo
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Brian Tyler, Koji Kondo – The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)(LP, LP, All Media, Album, Stereo) | 2023 | Iam8bit |
| 2 |  |
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess(LP) | 2022 | Not On Label |
| 3 |  |
Rifti Beats, Koji Kondo – Lofi of the Lost Woods | 2022 | Mana Wave Media |
| 4 | ](https://themusicdictionary.org/image/71608/album) |
Hajime Wakai, Shiho Fujii, Mahito Yokota, Koji Kondo, Masato Mizuta, Kenta Nagata, Takeshi Hama – The Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword Original Soundtrack = ゼルダの伝説 スカイウォードソード オリジナルサウンドトラック [初回数量限定生産盤](Box Set, Limited Edition, 5×CD, Album) | 2021 | Columbia |
| 5 |  |
Cadence Of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda OST Selection(LP, Album, Limited Edition, Promo) | 2020 | Nintendo Of America Inc. |
| 6 |  |
Koji Kondo, Toru Minegishi, Asuka Ohta – The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD Original Soundtrack(3×CD, ) | 2016 | Symphony No.5 |
| 7 |  |
Toru Minegishi, Koji Kondo, Asuka Ohta, Mahito Yokota – The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD Sound Selection | 2016 | Nintendo |
| 8 |  |
Koji Kondo, Toru Minegishi, Naoto Kubo – The Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D - Original Sound Track(2×CD, Album, Remastered) | 2015 | Symphony No.5 |
| 9 |  |
Kenta Nagata, Hajime Wakai, Toru Minegishi, Koji Kondo – The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD Sound Selection = ゼルダの伝説 風のタクト HD サウンドセレクション(CD, Album, Promo, Stereo) | 2013 | Nintendo |
| 10 |  |
Koji Kondo, Nick Bertke – 'Ocarina Of Time' Remakes(14×File, MP3, Compilation) | 2011 | Pogomix |
| 11 |  |
The Legend Of Zelda 25th Anniversary Symphony (The Legend Of Zelda 25th Anniversary Special Orchestra CD)(CD, ) | 2011 | Nintendo |
| 12 |  |
The Legend Of Zelda: 25th Anniversary (Special Orchestra CD) | 2011 | Nintendo |
| 13 |  |
The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time 3D Soundtrack CD | 2011 | Nintendo |
| 14 |  |
Super Mario History 1985-2010(CD, Compilation) | 2010 | Nintendo |
| 15 |  |
Asuka Ohta, Koji Kondo, Toru Minegishi – The Legend Of Zelda Twilight Princess (Official Soundtrack)(CD, ) | 2006 | Nintendo |
| 16 |  |
Koji Kondo, Shinobu Nagata – Happy! Mario 20th Super Mario Bros.: Super Mario Sound Collection(CD, Album, Compilation) | 2005 | Scitron Digital Contents Inc. |
| 17 |  |
ゲームサウンドミュージアム ～ファミコン編～ 01 スーパーマリオブラザーズ = Game Sound Museum ~Famicom Edition~ 01 Super Mario Bros.(CD, Mini, Stereo) | 2004 | Scitron Discs |
| 18 |  |
ゲームサウンドミュージアム ～ファミコン編～ 08 スポーツシリーズ ベースボール/テニス/ゴルフ/アイスホッケー = Game Sound Museum ~Famicom Edition~ 08 Sports Series - Baseball / Tennis / Golf / Ice Hockey(CD, Mini, Stereo) | 2004 | Scitron Discs |
| 19 |  |
ゲームサウンドミュージアム ～ファミコン編～ 10 ゼルダの伝説 = Game Sound Museum ~Famicom Edition~ 10 The Legend Of Zelda(CD, Mini, Stereo) | 2004 | Scitron Discs |
| 20 |  |
ゲームサウンドミュージアム ～ファミコン編～ 11 謎の村雨城 = Game Sound Museum ~Famicom Edition~ 11 Nazo No Murasame Jo(CD, Mini, Stereo) | 2004 | Scitron Discs |
| 21 |  |
ゲームサウンドミュージアム ～ファミコン編～ 14 ふぁみこんむかし話 新・鬼ヶ島―前編― = Game Sound Museum ~Famicom Edition~ 14 Shin Onigashima(CD, Mini, Stereo) | 2004 | Scitron Discs |
| 22 |  |
ゲームサウンドミュージアム ～ファミコン編～ 15 ふぁみこんむかし話 新・鬼ヶ島―後編― = Game Sound Museum ~Famicom Edition~ 15 Shin Onigashima(CD, Mini, Stereo) | 2004 | Scitron Discs |
| 23 |  |
Koji Kondo, Yukio Kaneoka – ゲームサウンドミュージアム ～ファミコン編～ S-3 マリオブラザーズ/スーパーマリオUSA = Game Sound Museum ~Famicom Edition~ S-3 Mario Bros. / Super Mario USA(CD, Mini, Stereo) | 2004 | Scitron Digital Content |
| 24 |  |
ゲームサウンドミュージアム ～ファミコン編～ ND スーパーマリオブラザーズ3 = Game Sound Museum ~Famicom Edition~ ND Super Mario Bros. 3(CD, Mini, Promo, Stereo) | 2004 | Scitron Discs |
| 25 |  |
近藤 浩治, 田中 宏和, 山本 健誌, 兼岡 行男, 中塚 章人, 岡 素世 – ファミコン20thアニバーサリー ゲームミュージックDVD = Famicom 20th Anniversary Gamemusic DVD(DVD, DVD-Video, NTSC, Compilation, Stereo) | 2004 | Scitron Digital Content |
| 26 |  |
近藤 浩治 / 田中 宏和 / 山本 健誌 – Famicom 20th Anniversary Arrange Sound Tracks = ファミコン 20th アニバーサリー アレンジ・サウンド・トラックス(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2004 | Scitron Digital Content |
| 27 |  |
Kenta Nagata, Koji Kondo, Toru Minegishi – The Legend Of Zelda: Melodies Of Time(CD, Compilation, Promo) | 2003 | Nintendo |
| 28 |  |
永田 権太, 若井 淑, 峰岸 透, 近藤 浩治 – The Legend Of Zelda ～風のタクト～ Original Sound Tracks = ゼルダの伝説 ～風のタクト～ オリジナル・サウンド・トラックス(2×CD, Album, Stereo) | 2003 | Scitron Digital Content |
| 29 |  |
Yuka Tsujiyoko, Taishi Senda, Koji Kondo – Paper Mario (Game Music Soundtrack CD)(2×CD, Album) | 2001 | Nintendo Power |
| 30 |  |
ゼルダの伝説 ムジュラの仮面 オリジナル・サウンドトラック | 2000 | Pioneer (3) |
| 31 |  |
The Legend Of Zelda - Ocarina Of Time - Hyrule Symphony(CD, ) | 1999 | Players Planet |
| 32 |  |
The Legend Of Zelda Ocarina Of Time (The Original The Legend Of Zelda Ocarina Of Time Soundtrack)(CD, Album, Promo) | 1999 | Nintendo |
| 33 |  |
Koji Kondo, MOKA (12) – The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Re-Arranged Album = ゼルダの伝説 時のオカリナ リアレンジ・アルバム(CD, Album, Stereo) | 1999 | Tokuma Japan Communications |
| 34 |  |
The Legend Of Zelda Ocarina Of Time Vol. II The Lost Tracks (The Original The Legend Of Zelda Ocarina Of Time Soundtrack) | 1999 | Nintendo |
| 35 |  |
Koji Kondo / Kazumi Totaka / Hajime Wakai – Nintendo Sound Adventures(CD, Compilation, Enhanced, Limited Edition, Promo) | 1998 | Nintendo |
| 36 |  |
Hyrule - Music From The Original The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Soundtrack | 1998 | Nintendo |
| 37 |  |
The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Sound Track | 1998 | Nintendo |
| 38 |  |
ゼルダの伝説 時のオカリナ オリジナルサウンドトラック = The Legend Of Zelda Original Sound Track(CD, Album, Stereo) | 1998 | Pony Canyon |
| 39 |  |
Hajime Wakai, Kenta Nagata, Koji Kondo – Nintendo 64 Trilogy (Music From The Greatest Nintendo 64 Games)(CD, Album, CD, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Compilation) | 1997 | Nintendo |
| 40 |  |
Koji Kondo And Hajime Wakai – Star Fox 64 (Original Cuts From The Hottest New Nintendo 64 Game.)(CD, Album) | 1997 | Nintendo |
| 41 |  |
Koji Kondo And Hajime Wakai – Star Fox 64 Soundtrack CD | 1997 | Nintendo |
| 42 |  |
Yoko Shimomura / Koji Kondo / Nobuo Uematsu – Super Mario RPG: Original Sound Version(2×CD, ) | 1996 | Polystar |
| 43 |  |
Kazumi Totaka, Koji Kondo – Original Cuts From The Hottest Nintendo 64 Games! | 1996 | Nintendo |
| 44 |  |
スーパーマリオ64オリジナルサウンドトラック | 1996 | Pony Canyon |
| 45 |  |
スーパーマリオ ヨッシーアイランド (オリジナル・サウンド・ヴァージョン)(CD, Album) | 1995 | NTT Publishing |
| 46 |  |
ゼルダの伝説 Sound & Drama = ゼルダの伝説 "サウンド&ドラマ"(2×CD, Mono, Stereo) | 1994 | Sony Records |
| 47 |  |
Super Mario World = スーパーマリオワールド | 1991 | Warner Bros. Records |
| 48 |  |
近藤浩治 = Koji Kondo – スーパーマリオブラザーズ3 = Super Mario Bros. 3 | 1988 | Pony Canyon |
| 49 |  |
Super Mario Bros. 3(7", Single, Promo) | 1988 | Pony Canyon |
| 50 |  |
近藤浩治 = Koji Kondo – スーパーマリオブラザーズの幻想的な世界3 = Fantasic World Of Super Mario Bros. 3(Cassette, Mini-Album) | 1988 | Apollon Music Industrial Corp. |
| 51 |  |
スーパーマリオブラザーズ オリジナル・サウンドトラック = Super Mario Bros. Original Soundtrack | 1986 | Fun House |
| 52 |  |
謎の村雨城 オリジナル・サウンドトラック オーケストラ・ヴァーション／ゼルダの伝説 オリジナル・サウンドトラック オーケストラ・ヴァーション = Nazo No Murasamejo / The Legend Of Zelda: The Hyrule Fantasy Original Soundtrack Orchestra Version | 1986 | Fun House |
| 53 |  |
The Hyrule Fantasy: ゼルダの伝説 / 謎の村雨城 = The Hyrule Fantasy: The Legend Of Zelda / Nazo No Murasamejo(12") | 1986 | King Records |
Videos featuring Koji Kondo
Super Mario Bros. Original Soundtrack |スーパーマリオブラザーズ オリジナル・サウンドトラック(Full Album + Gameplay)
Super Mario Bros. Original Soundtrack
スーパーマリオブラザーズ オリジナル・サウンドトラック
Game: Super Mario Bros
Platform: NES (Famicom)
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Catalog Number: 10FC-2046
Release Date: Mar 31
アルバム『ゼルダの伝説 スカイウォードソード』オリジナルオルゴール「女神の詩」(【初回数量限定生産盤】同梱)
■日本コロムビア「ゼルダの伝説」特設サイト
https://columbia.jp/zelda/
2021/11/23発売
ゼルダの伝説 スカイウォードソード オリジナルサウンドトラック
【初回数量限定生産盤】CD5枚組 COCX-41640-4 ￥8,800 (税抜価格 ￥8,000)
・187曲収録予定
・トールサイズデジパック
・オリジナルオルゴール同梱(「女神の詩」演奏)
・豪華BOX仕様
【通常盤】CD5枚組 COCX-41645-9 ￥5,500 (税抜価格 ￥5,000)
・187曲収
The album contained 5 tracks. The first and fourth tracks were rearrangements of the game's original
">Super Mario Bros. 3 Athletics - Arrange Version [Super Mario Bros. 3 ~ G.S.M Nintendo 1]
"Super Mario Bros. 3 ~ G.S.M Nintendo 1" was an official album released in 1988 to promote Super Mario Bros. 3 (G.S.M standing for "Game Sound Museum.")
The album contained 5 tracks. The first and fourth tracks were rearrangements of the game's original
Fantastic World of Super Mario Bros. 3 Track 1: In the Fantastic Mood
Catalog Number: BY12-5031, KHY-1036
Release Date: Dec 05, 1988
Release Price: 1200 JPY
Media Format: CD, Cassette
Published by: Apollon Music Industrial Corp.
Composed by: Koji Kondo
Arranged by: Ikuro Fujiwara
The word "Fantastic" is misspelled "Fantas
©1994 Nintendo Co., Ltd. & Sony Records. All Rights Reserved.
Disclaimer: I do NOT own any part of th
">Sound Drama "Two People" Introductory Chapter [The Legend of Zelda: Sound & Drama]
Contains re-arrangements of "Overworld" from The Legend of Zelda and "Trifoce Chamber" & "Fairy's Fountain" from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.
©1994 Nintendo Co., Ltd. & Sony Records. All Rights Reserved.
Disclaimer: I do NOT own any part of th
The Legend of Zelda (Ocarina of time) re-arranged FULL ALBUM
nearly an hour of music. this album was only released in japan. says music composed by Koji
Kondo, arranged and performed by Moka
Star Fox 64/Lylat Wars - All Clear
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©1997 Nintendo. All Rights Reserved.
Disclaimer: I do NOT own any part of this video. All music and images belong to their respective owners. Music is composed and arranged by Kōji
Cadence Of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Legend of Zelda OST Selection Official Promo Vinyl Rip
This record was part of a promotion Nintendo did on Twitter in which they gave away 25 copies (according to Discogs).These were never put up for sale publicly from Nintendo.
I was given the opportunity to record and rip this vinyl thanks to anonymous per
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess OST Vinyl Record Rip
Found from a funny little chicken lookin person.
Side A
00:00 Title Theme
01:05 Selection Menu
02:17 Ordon Village
04:43 House
06:20 Illia's Theme
08:05 Ordon Ranch
10:00 Goat Herding
11:09 Faron Woods
14:00 Twilight
16:40 Midna's Theme
18:07 Hyrule Cast
Yoshihiro Kunimoto - Super Mario Bros. 3 Medley Arrange Version (1988)
スーパーマリオブラザーズ3 -G.S.M. Nintendo 1-
http://vgmdb.net/album/2303
Lylat Wars - Main Menu Music ( Piano Cover )
A new version of Main Menu Music played on the Yamaha P45B !
Composers : Koji Kondo & Hajime Wakai.
I don't own this song and all credit goes to the composers.
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【耳コピ】 ディスクシステムのテーマ ／ Theme Of DISK SYSTEM
Fantastic World of Super Mario Bros. 3 Track 2: I Can't Help Fighting With You
Catalog Number: BY12-5031, KHY-1036
Release Date: Dec 05, 1988
Release Price: 1200 JPY
Media Format: CD, Cassette
Published by: Apollon Music Industrial Corp.
Composed by: Koji Kondo
Arranged by: Ikuro Fujiwara
The word "Fantastic" is misspelled "Fantas
Star Fox 64 - Katina
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©1997 Nintendo. All Rights Reserved.
Disclaimer: I do NOT own any part of this video. All music and images belong to their respective owners. Music is composed and arranged by Kōji
Fantastic World of Super Mario Bros. 3 Track 3: Mario Concerto
Catalog Number: BY12-5031, KHY-1036
Release Date: Dec 05, 1988
Release Price: 1200 JPY
Media Format: CD, Cassette
Published by: Apollon Music Industrial Corp.
Composed by: Koji Kondo
Arranged by: Ikuro Fujiwara
The word "Fantastic" is misspelled "Fantas
Fantastic World of Super Mario Bros. 3 Track 4: The End of the Fantastic World
Catalog Number: BY12-5031, KHY-1036
Release Date: Dec 05, 1988
Release Price: 1200 JPY
Media Format: CD, Cassette
Published by: Apollon Music Industrial Corp.
Composed by: Koji Kondo
Arranged by: Ikuro Fujiwara
The word "Fantastic" is misspelled "Fantas
The Legend of Zelda - 25th Anniversary Special Orchestra
The Legend of Zelda - 25th Anniversary Special Orchestra
List
1. The Legend of Zelda 25th Annivers 00:00
2. Kakariko Village - Twilight Princ 08:09
3. The Wind Waker Symphonic Movement 10:59
4. Gerudo Valley 21:30
5. Great Fairy's Fountain Theme 25:07
Star Fox 64 - Full Original Soundtrack OST
Star Fox 64 (1997) was developed and published by Nintendo. The Full Original soundtrack was composed by Koji Kondo and Hajime Wakai.. ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ Subscribe, Share & Enjoy! ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫
TRACK LIST:-
1. Opening (0:00)
2. Title (1:20)
3. Select (2:37)
4. Map (4:3
Fantastic World of Super Mario Bros. 3 Track 5: Original Sound Story -Selected Medley-
BeskriCatalog Number: BY12-5031, KHY-1036
Release Date: Dec 05, 1988
Release Price: 1200 JPY
Media Format: CD, Cassette
Published by: Apollon Music Industrial Corp.
Composed by: Koji Kondo
Arranged by: Ikuro Fujiwara
The word "Fantastic" is misspelled "
The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Special Orchestra CD
Zelda Symphony
Soundtrack list:
1. The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Medley [00:00 - 8:10]
2. Kakariko Village - Twilight Princess Theme [8:11 - 11:00]
3. The Wind Waker Symphonic Movement [11:01 - 21:30]
4. Gerudo Valley [21:31 - 25:03]
5. Great Fair
The Legend of Zelda - Majora's Mask FULL SOUNDTRACK
The whole soundtrack -- compiled in one video!
The Hyrule Fantasy: ゼルダの伝説 / 謎の村雨城: Side A | Vinyl Rip (King Records)
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The Legend of Zelda - Ocarina of Time Vol. II: The Lost Tracks Track 4: Danger in Wait
Release Date: 1999
Media Format: CD
Published by: Nintendo of Europe
Composed by: Koji Kondo
Music from when you face an enemy in the Nintendo 64 game The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess HD Sound Selection (OST, 20 Tracks) Soundtrack
00:00 Title Theme
01:11 The Legend of Zelda: Orchestra Piece (Teaser Music) #1
03:20 Ordon Village
06:33 Midna's Theme
08:06 Hyrule Field Main Theme
11:32 Light Spirit's Elegy
12:59 Kakariko Village
16:04 Death Mountain
18:14 Rutela's Theme
19:48
Ocean Fishing Hole - The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D
Ocean Fishing Hole music from The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D.
The music you hear is for archival/historical preservation. All music belongs to Nintendo.
Composers: Koji Kondo, Toru Minegishi, Naoto Kubo
Arrangers: Mahito Yokota, Naoto Kubo
Develo
athletics - arranged
the first track from the 1988 nintendo soundtrack album SUPER MARIO BROS 3-GSM NINTENDO 1
The Hyrule Fantasy: ゼルダの伝説 / 謎の村雨城: Side B | Vinyl Rip (King Records)
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Zelda: Majora's Mask - Song Of Healing (Iceferno 2011 Remix)
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Koji Kondo - Song Of Healing (Clouddrifter Rebuild)
Written & Produced by Koji Kondo (2000)
Remix & Additional Production
The Legend of Zelda Complete Soundtrack
All Nintendo Music HQ ~ Vol. 32 - The Legend of Zelda
JAP : February 21th 1986
USA : July 5th 1987
EUA : November 15th 1987
Composer : Koji Kondo
by Nintendo R&D4
program by Nintendo SRD
on Famicom Disk System & N.E.S.
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0:00 - Title
1:25 - Overworld
2
Zelda: Ocarina Of Time - Zora's Domain (Iceferno 2011 Remix)
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Koji Kondo - Zora's Domain (Clouddrifter Rebuild)
Written & Produced by Koji Kondo (1998)
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Zelda: Majora's Mask - Astral Observatory (Iceferno 2010 Remix)
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Koji Kondo - Astral Observatory (Clouddrifter Rebuild)
Written & Produced by Koji Kondo (2000)
Remix & Additional Product
Zelda: Majora's Mask - Calling The Four Giants (Iceferno Remix)
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Koji Kondo - Calling The Four Giants (Clouddrifter Rebuild)
Written & Produced by Koji Kondo (2000)
Remix & Additional Pr
Zelda: Majora's Mask - Last Day (Iceferno 2010 Remix)
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Koji Kondo - Last Day (Clouddrifter Rebuild)
Written & Produced by Koji Kondo (2000)
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