Rosalina in the Observatory

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"Rosalina in the Observatory"

"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.

Audio.svg Rosalina in the Observatory 1 - The arrangement heard in Super Mario Galaxy before beating The Fiery Stronghold
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Audio.svg Rosalina in the Observatory 2 - The arrangement heard in Super Mario Galaxy after beating The Fiery Stronghold and before beating Darkness on the Horizon.
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Audio.svg Rosalina in the Observatory 3 - The arrangement heard in Super Mario Galaxy after beating Darkness on the Horizon.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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