Rosalina in the Observatory
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"Rosalina in the Observatory 3" in Super Mario Galaxy | |
| Composed by: Koji Kondo | |
| Time signature | 3/4 |
| First appearance | Super Mario Galaxy (2007) |
| Latest appearance | Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (2022) |
"Rosalina in the Observatory"[1] is a recurring musical theme that first appears in Super Mario Galaxy, where it serves as the background music for the Comet Observatory. It was one of two pieces composed by Koji Kondo for the game, the other being "Egg Planet" (Good Egg Galaxy's theme). Later uses and arrangements of the theme have been associated with the Comet Observatory's ruler Rosalina.
Original
In Super Mario Galaxy, "Rosalina in the Observatory" changes as the player progresses through the game. There are three versions of the theme, and each version is more orchestral than the previous. The first version plays in the Comet Observatory until the player beats The Fiery Stronghold. The second version plays after beating The Fiery Stronghold until the player beats Darkness on the Horizon. The third and final version plays after the player beats Darkness on the Horizon.
 Rosalina in the Observatory 1 - The arrangement heard in Super Mario Galaxy before beating The Fiery Stronghold | File info 0:30 |
| Rosalina in the Observatory 2 - The arrangement heard in Super Mario Galaxy after beating The Fiery Stronghold and before beating Darkness on the Horizon. | File info 0:30 |
| Rosalina in the Observatory 3 - The arrangement heard in Super Mario Galaxy after beating Darkness on the Horizon. | File info 0:30 |
Reuses
The following list does not include ports and remakes of Super Mario Galaxy.
| Game | Description |
|---|---|
| Super Mario Galaxy 2 | "Rosalina in the Observatory" plays in the ending when the Comet Observatory appears, specifically the third version of the theme - "Rosalina in the Observatory 3". On the last planet in the Grandmaster Galaxy mission "The Perfect Run", the second version of the theme plays - "Rosalina in the Observatory 2". |
| Super Mario 3D World / Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury | "Rosalina in the Observatory" is used as the background music for World Crown in both Super Mario 3D World and its Nintendo Switch port, specifically the third version of the theme - "Rosalina in the Observatory 3". |
Arrangements
Mario Tennis Open
An arrangement of "Rosalina in the Observatory" serves as the music for the Galaxy Arena court in Mario Tennis Open.
| Galaxy Arena - The arrangement heard in Mario Tennis Open | File info 0:30 |
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U features an arranged medley of "Rosalina in the Observatory" and "Luma" (also from Super Mario Galaxy) titled "Rosalina in the Observatory / Luma's Theme" that can be played on the Mario Galaxy stage. It was arranged by Manami Kiyota, who previously composed themes for Xenoblade Chronicles.
The track returns in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, where it can be played on any Super Smash Bros.- and Super Mario-series stage.
Mario Party 10
An arrangement of "Rosalina in the Observatory" titled "Rosalina's Theme" can be heard when Rosalina's amiibo is being controlled in amiibo Party in Mario Party 10.
| Rosalina's Theme - The arrangement heard in Mario Party 10 | File info 0:30 |
Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge
In Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge, two arrangements of "Rosalina in the Observatory" and "Luma" directly based on the Super Smash Bros. for Wii U arrangement plays in levels in Gravity Galaxy, Mini Rosalina's world. They are played on the piano and clarinet.
| Gravity Galaxy A - The arrangement heard in Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge | File info |
| Gravity Galaxy B - The arrangement heard in Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge | File info |
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Wii U)
An arrangement of "Rosalina in the Observatory" is available as a track in the Wii U version of Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Super Mario Odyssey
In Super Mario Odyssey, there is a musical Easter egg on the pause menu where when pausing and selecting options, a simple arrangement of "Rosalina in the Observatory" can be heard.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
A music box arrangement of "Rosalina in the Observatory" plays in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope when Rabbid Rosalina obtains a Purified Darkmess Energy Crystal. A music box rendition of the main melody's first three notes also plays when Rabbid Rosalina uses her Ennui move.
An orchestral arrangement of the theme plays when Rabbid Rosalina is introduced in the game's cinematic trailer.[2]
Gallery
"Rosalina in the Observatory / Luma's Theme" in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
List of Super Mario appearances
Games
| Work | System | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Galaxy | Wii | 2007 | Original | "Rosalina in the Observatory 1"[1] | Koji Kondo |
| Original | "Rosalina in the Observatory 2"[1] | ||||
| Original | "Rosalina in the Observatory 3"[1] | ||||
| Super Mario Galaxy 2 | Wii | 2010 | Original | Koji Kondo | |
| Mario Tennis Open | Nintendo 3DS | 2012 | Arrangement | Motoi Sakuraba | |
| Super Mario 3D World | Wii U | 2013 | Original | Koji Kondo | |
| Super Smash Bros. for Wii U | Wii U | 2014 | Arrangement | "Rosalina in the Observatory / Luma's Theme" | Manami Kiyota |
| Mario Party 10 | Wii U | 2015 | Arrangement | "Rosalina's Theme" | |
| Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge | Nintendo 3DS, Wii U | 2016 | Arrangement | James Phillipsen | |
| Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games | Wii U | 2016 | Arrangement | ||
| Super Mario Odyssey | Nintendo Switch | 2017 | Sound effects | ||
| Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | Nintendo Switch | 2018 | Past arrangement (Super Smash Bros. for Wii U) | "Rosalina in the Observatory / Luma's Theme" | Manami Kiyota |
| Super Mario 3D All-Stars | Nintendo Switch | 2020 | Original | "Rosalina in the Observatory 1"[1] | Koji Kondo |
| Original | "Rosalina in the Observatory 2"[1] | ||||
| Original | "Rosalina in the Observatory 3"[1] | ||||
| Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury | Nintendo Switch | 2021 | Original | Koji Kondo | |
| Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope | Nintendo Switch | 2022 | Arrangement | ||
| Arrangement (trailer) |
Albums
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Galaxy Original Soundtrack | 2008 | Original | "Rosalina in the Observatory 1" | Koji Kondo |
| Original | "Rosalina in the Observatory 2" | |||
| Original | "Rosalina in the Observatory 3" |
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 天文台のロゼッタ[?] Tenmondai no Rozetta |
Rosalina of the Observatory |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Super Mario Galaxy Original Soundtrack
- ^ Nintendo (June 13, 2021). Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope - Cinematic World Premiere Trailer - Nintendo Switch. YouTube. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
