Mahito Yokota is a musician and composer. He started his career at Koei, working on the music for several titles, including Dynasty Warriors 4. In 2004, he was hired by Nintendo to work on compositions of Nintendo EAD projects. His most prominent works have been on Donkey Kong Jungle Beat and Super Mario Galaxy, the later of which was in collaboration with Koji Kondo.
Koji Kondo and Mahito Yokota discuss the music of Super Mario Galaxy, which has been cited as an integral element in the game experience.
GalacticOne of the most dexterous soundtracks to emerge from the Nintendo assembly line in recent memory is none other than this rich, versatile offering from veteran Koji Kondo and relative newcomer Mahito Yokota. The sweeping display of orchestrated opulence is reminiscent of past Mario titles complimented with a sometimes organic feel (reminiscent of Pikmin) with hints of John Williams' works on Star Wars (for much of the "imperial" motifs used for Bowser and his space legion), among several cosmic influences. It fits Super Mario Galaxy's mold perfectly, and does nothing less than enhance an already nearly-pristine gaming experience.
