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In ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', the themes from [[Ricco Harbor]], [[Gelato Beach]], [[Bianco Hills]], the episode select screen, and the staff credits are all arrangements of Delfino Plaza's melody. "'''Ricco Harbor'''" is in the key of C-major and is arranged in a ska style, with prominent saxophone and electric guitar instrumentation. "'''Bianco Hills'''" is also in the key of C major and is arranged in the style of European folk music, with prominent use of clarinet, flute, and oboe, accompanied by tambourine, castanets, and harp. "'''Gelato Beach'''" is once again in the key of C-major and is arranged in the style of Trinidadian calypso, with prominent saxophone and steel drum instrumentation. "'''Select Scenerio'''" only consists of a few music box-like notes from the main motif of "Delfino Plaza". The "'''Staff Credits'''" theme is an upbeat {{wp|Latin music|Latin}} arrangement of "Isle Delfino" featuring sports whistles and a roaring crowd in the background, likely referencing soccer games, a very popular sport in {{wp|Latin America}}.
In ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', the themes from [[Ricco Harbor]], [[Gelato Beach]], [[Bianco Hills]], the episode select screen, and the staff credits are all arrangements of Delfino Plaza's melody. "'''Ricco Harbor'''" is in the key of C-major and is arranged in a ska style, with prominent saxophone and electric guitar instrumentation. "'''Bianco Hills'''" is also in the key of C major and is arranged in the style of European folk music, with prominent use of clarinet, flute, and oboe, accompanied by tambourine, castanets, and harp. "'''Gelato Beach'''" is once again in the key of C-major and is arranged in the style of Trinidadian calypso, with prominent saxophone and steel drum instrumentation. "'''Select Scenerio'''" only consists of a few music box-like notes from the main motif of "Delfino Plaza". The "'''Staff Credits'''" theme is an upbeat {{wp|Latin music|Latin}} arrangement of "Isle Delfino" featuring sports whistles and a roaring crowd in the background, likely referencing soccer games, a very popular sport in {{wp|Latin America}}.


"Ricco Harbor" returns as a playable track in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', where it can be played on the [[Delfino Plaza (stage)|Delfino Plaza]] stage, in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', where it can be played on any ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]''- and ''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]''-series stage.
"Ricco Harbor" returns as a playable track in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', where it can be played on the [[Delfino Plaza (stage)|Delfino Plaza]] stage, and in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', where it can be played on any ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]''- and ''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]''-series stage.


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"Isle Delfino" in Super Mario Sunshine

"Isle Delfino" (also referred to as "Delfino Plaza") is a recurring musical theme written by Koji Kondo[1] that first appears in Super Mario Sunshine, where it serves as the background music for Delfino Plaza. The original song and arrangements of it have also appeared in later games.

Composition

"Isle Delfino" is in the key of A-major, and its arrangement invokes Italian folk music. The melody alternates between guitar and accordion, while another guitar provides rhythm and an upright bass adds the pizzicato bassline.

Reuses

The following list does not include ports and remakes of Super Mario Sunshine

Game Description
Super Smash Bros. Brawl "Delfino Plaza" is included as a track and can be played on the Delfino Plaza stage.
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U "Delfino Plaza" is included as a track and can be played on the Delfino Plaza stage.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate "Delfino Plaza" is included as a track and can be played on any Super Smash Bros.- and Super Mario-series stage.
Super Mario Maker 2 "Isle Delfino" is a sound effect in the music category, represented by the Nintendo GameCube logo. It has a new fast version for when the Time Limit decreases below 100 seconds.

Arrangements

Super Mario series

Super Mario Sunshine

In Super Mario Sunshine, the themes from Ricco Harbor, Gelato Beach, Bianco Hills, the episode select screen, and the staff credits are all arrangements of Delfino Plaza's melody. "Ricco Harbor" is in the key of C-major and is arranged in a ska style, with prominent saxophone and electric guitar instrumentation. "Bianco Hills" is also in the key of C major and is arranged in the style of European folk music, with prominent use of clarinet, flute, and oboe, accompanied by tambourine, castanets, and harp. "Gelato Beach" is once again in the key of C-major and is arranged in the style of Trinidadian calypso, with prominent saxophone and steel drum instrumentation. "Select Scenerio" only consists of a few music box-like notes from the main motif of "Delfino Plaza". The "Staff Credits" theme is an upbeat Latin arrangement of "Isle Delfino" featuring sports whistles and a roaring crowd in the background, likely referencing soccer games, a very popular sport in Latin America.

"Ricco Harbor" returns as a playable track in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, where it can be played on the Delfino Plaza stage, and in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, where it can be played on any Super Smash Bros.- and Super Mario-series stage.

Audio.svg Bianco Hills - The arrangement heard in Super Mario Sunshine
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Audio.svg Gelato Beach - The arrangement heard in Super Mario Sunshine
File infoMedia:Gelato Beach Theme Super Mario Sunshine.oga
Audio.svg Ricco Harbor - The arrangement heard in Super Mario Sunshine
File infoMedia:Ricco Harbor Theme Super Mario Sunshine.oga
Audio.svg Select Scenario - The arrangement heard in Super Mario Sunshine
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Audio.svg Staff Credits - The arrangement heard in Super Mario Sunshine
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Super Mario 64 DS

In Super Mario 64 DS, an arrangement of "Isle Delfino" serves as the background music for Sunshine Isles.

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Mario Kart: Double Dash!!

In Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, an arrangement of "Isle Delfino" plays as a part of the trophy ceremony's theme, which takes place on Peach Beach, a race course whose design is heavily inspired by locations from Super Mario Sunshine.

Audio.svg Trophy Ceremony - The "Isle Delfino" section of the arrangement heard in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
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Mario Power Tennis

In Mario Power Tennis and its port on the Wii, New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis, Delfino Plaza Court and Gooper Blooper Court each feature two new arrangements of "Isle Delfino", one for each of the two courts' Intro and Exhibition themes for a total of four new arrangements, composed by Motoi Sakuraba. Delfino Plaza Court uses new arrangements of the original "Isle Delfino", while Gooper Blooper Court uses new arrangements of "Ricco Harbor", itself an arrangement of "Isle Delfino".

The exhibition arrangements are titled 「ドルピックタウン ギミックコート ~ドルピックタウンコート」(Dorupikkutaun Gimikkukōto ~ Dorupikkutaunkōto, "Dolpic Town Gimmick Court ~ Dolpic Town Court") and 「リコハーバー ギミックコート ~ボスゲッソーコート」 (Rikohābā Gimikkukōto ~ Bosugessōkōto, "Rico Harbor Gimmick Court ~ Boss Gesso Court") respectively in the album Mario Sports CD: Mario Tennis GC & Mario Golf Family Tour The Best.

Audio.svg Delfino Plaza Court Intro - The arrangement heard in Mario Power Tennis
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Audio.svg ドルピックタウン ギミックコート ~ドルピックタウンコート - The arrangement heard during exhibition matches on Delfino Plaza Court in Mario Power Tennis
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Audio.svg Gooper Blooper Court Intro - The arrangement heard in Mario Power Tennis
File infoMedia:MPT Gooper Blooper Court Intro.oga
Audio.svg リコハーバー ギミックコート ~ボスゲッソーコート - The arrangement heard during exhibition matches on Gooper Blooper Court in Mario Power Tennis
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Itadaki Street series

Itadaki Street DS

In the Japan-exclusive Itadaki Street DS, an arrangement of "Isle Delfino" serves as the background music for the Delfino Plaza board.

Audio.svg Delfino Plaza - The arrangement heard in Itadaki Street DS
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Fortune Street

The Delfino Plaza board returns in Fortune Street, and its background music is a new arrangement of "Isle Delfino".

Audio.svg Delfino Plaza - The arrangement heard in Fortune Street
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Mario & Sonic series

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games

An arrangement of "Isle Delfino" is included as a playable track in the Wii version of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games. This arrangement returns as a track in the Wii version of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Audio.svg Delfino Plaza - The arrangement heard in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games
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Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games

Three new arrangements of "Isle Delfino" are included in Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games and they serve as the background music for the Snow Day Street Hockey Dream Event, which takes place in Delfino Plaza. The arrangement of the song that plays depends on which area of Delfino Plaza the match takes place, with a different version each for Main Street, Market Street, and Coin Street.

Audio.svg Delfino Plaza (Main Street) - The arrangement heard in Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games
File infoMedia:M&SatS2014OWG Delfino Plaza Main Street.oga
Audio.svg Delfino Plaza (Market Street) - The arrangement heard in Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games
File infoMedia:M&SatS2014OWG Delfino Plaza Market Street.oga
Audio.svg Delfino Plaza (Coin Street) - The arrangement heard in Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

An arrangement of "Isle Delfino" is included as a track in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, titled "Delfino Plaza (Remix)" and arranged by Noriyuki Iwadare. The track can be played on any Super Smash Bros.- and Super Mario-series stage.

Audio.svg Delfino Plaza (Remix) - The arrangement heard in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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Gallery

List of Super Mario appearances

Work Year Type Title Credits
Super Mario Sunshine 2002 Original "Isle Delfino" Koji Kondo[1]
Arrangement "Bianco Hills"
"Ricco Harbor"
"Gelato Beach"
"Select Scenario"
"Staff Credits" Koji Kondo[1]
Mario Kart: Double Dash!! 2003 Arrangement
Mario Power Tennis 2004 Arrangement 「ドルピックタウン ギミックコート ~ドルピックタウンコート」
(Dorupikkutaun Gimikkukōto ~ Dorupikkutaunkōto)
Motoi Sakuraba
Arrangement 「リコハーバー ギミックコート ~ボスゲッソーコート」
(Rikohābā Gimikkukōto ~ Bosugessōkōto)
Arrangement
Super Mario 64 DS 2004 Arrangement Kenta Nagata
Itadaki Street DS 2007 Arrangement
Super Smash Bros. Brawl 2008 Original "Delfino Plaza" Koji Kondo
Past arrangement (Super Mario Sunshine) "Ricco Harbor"
New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis 2009 Past arrangement (Mario Power Tennis) 「ドルピックタウン ギミックコート ~ドルピックタウンコート」
(Dorupikkutaun Gimikkukōto ~ Dorupikkutaunkōto)
Motoi Sakuraba
Past arrangement (Mario Power Tennis) 「リコハーバー ギミックコート ~ボスゲッソーコート」
(Rikohābā Gimikkukōto ~ Bosugessōkōto)
Past arrangement (Mario Power Tennis)
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Wii) 2009 Arrangement "Delfino Plaza"
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii) 2011 Past arrangement (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games) "Delfino Plaza"
Fortune Street 2011 Arrangement
Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games 2013 Arrangement
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U 2014 Original "Delfino Plaza" Koji Kondo
Past arrangement (Super Mario Sunshine) "Ricco Harbor"
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 2014 Arrangement "Delfino Plaza (Remix)" Noriyuki Iwadare
Original "Delfino Plaza" Koji Kondo
Past arrangement (Super Mario Sunshine) "Ricco Harbor"
Super Mario Maker 2 2019 Original "Delfino Plaza" Koji Kondo
Super Mario 3D All-Stars 2020 Original "Isle Delfino" Koji Kondo
Past arrangement (Super Mario Sunshine) "Bianco Hills"
"Ricco Harbor"
"Gelato Beach"
"Select Scenario"
"Staff Credits" Koji Kondo

Soundtracks

Work Year Type Title Credits
Mario Sports CD: Mario Tennis GC & Mario Golf Family Tour The Best 2004 Past arrangement (Mario Power Tennis) 「ドルピックタウン ギミックコート ~ドルピックタウンコート」
(Dorupikkutaun Gimikkukōto ~ Dorupikkutaunkōto)
Motoi Sakuraba
「リコハーバー ギミックコート ~ボスゲッソーコート」
(Rikohābā Gimikkukōto ~ Bosugessōkōto)
Happy! Mario 20th - Super Mario Sound Collection 2005 Original 「ドルピックタウン」 (Dorupikku Taun) Koji Kondo
Past arrangement (Super Mario Sunshine) 「ビアンコヒルズ」 (Bianko Hiruzu)
「リコハーバー」 (Riko Hābā)
「マンマビーチ」 (Manma Bīchi)
「スタッフロール」 (Staffu Rōru)
Super Mario History 1985-2010 2010 Original "Delfino Plaza" Koji Kondo
Nintendo Sound Selection: Endings & Credits 2015 Original "Credits" Koji Kondo
The 30th Anniversary Super Mario Bros. Music 2015 Original 「ドルピックタウン」 (Dorupikku Taun) Koji Kondo
Past arrangement (Super Mario Sunshine) 「ビアンコヒルズ」 (Bianko Hiruzu)
「リコハーバー」 (Riko Hābā)
「マンマビーチ」 (Manma Bīchi)
Super Mario Sunshine Original Soundtrack 2020 Original "Isle Delfino" Koji Kondo
Past arrangement (Super Mario Sunshine) "Bianco Hills"
"Ricco Harbor"
"Gelato Beach"
"Select Scenario"
"Staff Credits" Koji Kondo

References

  1. ^ a b c SUPER MARIO SOUND COLLECTION. VGMdb. Retrieved June 26, 2023.