Super Mario 3D World's Theme Tune sounds like a tune from Croc 2?

[CM30]

Somehow posted this comparison on our Youtube channel, and I think it's quite a good one too. Both themes sound very similar don't they?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_LV3d6qkTk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lA6FtFlC-E0&feature=youtu.be&t=22s

Inspiration? Possible 'copying', what do you think?

 

[Aensland]

they DO sound very much alike! I would never guess Koji Kondo for a copier with his background, but I don't know much about the Mahito Yokota who worked with him on the musical scores of SM3DW, so it is possible.

 

[Porkman]

Croc..an important part of my childhood. A great and underrated series. I did notice this when I sat down and listened to the SM3DW music. Glad I wasn't the only one.