I think it's safe to say that Super Mario Odyssey's theme song is the biggest one the franchise has had since the original game! That's all thanks to the vocal stylings of Kate Higgins. She sat down with Game Informer to discuss the recording process, and more.
GI: How did the role of singing "Jump Up Superstar" come about? Did you audition for something mysterious and learn what it was later? Or did you have a good idea what it was early on?
KH: Well, I was asked by my friends at Cup of Tea studio, who were doing all the voice recording, if I was interested in singing a song for a Nintendo video game. They recommended me to the client in Japan, so Japan had me audition basically by sending them some samples of my voice. I don’t know if other women were in the running or not, but fortunately they liked what i sent them so they said, "Yes! Let’s do it!"
I can’t remember when I learned the song was for Super Mario Odyssey. It may have been a few days before the actual recording session.
GI: She doesn’t do much speaking in the game, but do you play Pauline’s in-game voice as well?
KH: Yes I do! Apparently it’s a pretty big deal because she’s never spoken before. It’s really an honor, and exciting to give her a voice.
from GoNintendo
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