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Super Mario Galaxy (Full OST) スーパーマリオギャラクシー Part 1 パート1 (with sheet music) Piano Solo ピアノソロ
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The magnificent soundtrack for Super Mario Galaxy was primarily composed by Mahito Yokota, in collaboration with the legendary series composer Koji Kondo . This game marked a historic first for the franchise, utilizing a full symphony orchestra to bring its score to life .
| Composer | Primary Role & Contribution | Notable Tracks |
|---|---|---|
| Mahito Yokota | Primary Composer: Wrote and arranged the vast majority of the game’s soundtrack, overseeing its recording with a 50-piece orchestra . | “Gusty Garden Galaxy,” “Battlerock Galaxy,” “Buoy Base Galaxy,” “Super Mario Galaxy” (End Credits) |
| Koji Kondo | Mentor & Contributing Composer: Served as a mentor to Yokota and composed four key pieces to provide musical variety . | “Egg Planet” (Good Egg Galaxy), “Rosalina in the Observatory” (three variations), “Family” |
A Journey to an Orchestral Sound
The path to this celebrated orchestral score was an interesting journey of creative direction.
- Initial Concept: Mahito Yokota initially composed about 28 tracks with a Latin-fused, synthesized sound, drawing from the musical history of the Mario series. While game director Yoshiaki Koizumi approved this direction, Koji Kondo felt it missed the mark, famously telling Yokota, “Mario is cool,” not “cute” .
- The Decisive Moment: To settle the musical direction, Yokota presented three different pieces to producer Shigeru Miyamoto: one fully orchestral, one a mix of orchestra and pop, and one entirely pop. Miyamoto chose the fully orchestrated piece, which happened to be composed by Kondo. He remarked that it sounded “the most space-like,” setting the final course for the game’s grand, orchestral sound .
- A Dynamic Soundtrack: The score is not just a beautiful backdrop; it interacts with the player. For example, the waltz at the Comet Observatory becomes more richly orchestrated as the player collects more Power Stars. Throughout the game, sound effects are also designed to integrate with the music’s tempo, enhancing the sense of immersion .
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Some details about the Super Mario Galaxy Original Soundtrack:
- 📀 Official Title: Super Mario Galaxy Original Soundtrack (titled Super Mario Galaxy Official Soundtrack in North America) .
- 🎼 Music by: The soundtrack features 81 tracks. 77 were composed or arranged by Mahito Yokota, and 4 were composed by Koji Kondo. All pieces are performed by the Mario Galaxy Orchestra .
- 📅 Release Date: It was first released on January 31, 2008, in Japan and Europe . The North American version followed later on October 23, 2011 .
- 💿 Availability: The soundtrack was originally released exclusively for members of the Club Nintendo rewards program . It came in two versions:
- Regular Edition: A single disc with 28 tracks .
- Platinum Version: A two-disc set featuring all 81 tracks from the game .
- ✨ Modern Access: The complete Platinum Version of the soundtrack was later included as a bonus in the Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection for Nintendo Switch . It is also available to stream on the Nintendo Music smartphone app .
So, while the physical CD was a limited-time reward, the full orchestral score is now more accessible than ever for fans to enjoy.