Super Mario Galaxy - Rosalina's Observatory Piano (Waltz Variations)

Here's another iconic tune from Super Mario Galaxy. Rosalina's Observatory and everything that comes with it are a big part of what makes Galaxy 1 edged out it's sequel IMHO.
Also this is an impromptu Bonus Round of VERSUS. A series where I go head to head against another pianist to see who's arrangement reigns supreme.
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=======(The Details)=======
As soon as I was finished with the Gusty Garden Arrangement, I knew I wanted to do this tune as well. Originally I wanted to run through the theme 3 times, getting louder/more full textures with each pass to simulate the evolution the theme goes through in-game. However, this arrangements often take a life of their own and I just went with the flow for this one.
The theme gets played in full twice. The first I kept sparse and relatively easy, whereas the second goes into all sorts of variations. I hope you enjoy this timeless Waltz.
Your Pianist,
Erik C.
P.S. Up next is a calming medley to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of one of the most popular games of all time.
#supermariogalaxy #Rosalinasobservatory
=======(More Info)=======
Tracks: Rosalina's Observatory
Composer: Koji Kondo
From: Super Mario Galaxy
Arranged and Performed by: Erik Correll
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Audio: / rosalinas-waltz-26191474
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[@princesscadance197]

2:34 is where it gets me. This grand waltz suddenly stops. There’s a pause, then this calm rendition begins. Reminding you that this is, more or less, about a young girl lost to the endless expanses of space. Well done.

[@Jason18-2]

hi im your fan

[@Jason18-2]

ME EITHER

[@artbyjamesbutler3259]

Gosh this tugged at the heart strings it just makes you think back to when you were young and really makes you want to go back to those times

[@t3rrablox582]

Bruh that hit hard

[@Ede1vveiss]

Bro 😭

[@stratacastor4720]

You've reminded me of two things. 1) how great it is to have ears. 2) how much I love this OST. You made a grown man cry.

[@arieszne]

I’m deaf and kinda hear the music, it’s like- ear blurriness or feels like you’re under water I love this though

[@alexkemplen772]

@@arieszne Don't you mean that your kinda deaf but not? But maybe that your ears are clogged with earwax and you need Q-Tips, that might be the case but I'm not you, so I don't know.

[@Banana_Man17]

@robeat94 and that's ok

[@Banana_Man17]

@@arieszne ear distfunction probably, hope u recover

[@ethancollinsworth3927]

Alex Kemplen you dumb or something, you can be partially deaf, it’s called hard of hearing

[@Dragular]

A wedding couple actually danced to this theme. THAT'S how good it is.

[@lyne8124]

I would definitely dance on that at my wedding ❤️

[@HylianKirbo]

Oddly romantic, eh? *If they're both video game nerds.... And they both like the franchise...* Why, that's nice!

[@ryangallagher1832]

Fucking nerds

[@ElKimesito]

@@ryangallagher1832 The waltz is still very good though

[@EdgyCraft]

fucking nerds

[@buzzsburner.8286]

I can hear the pitter patter of his shoes against that squeaky glass already...

[@jennyse5899]

oh my god i cry hahah

[@rajkanishu]

I can hear the mail notification from toad

[@thatdude._.]

Off topic, but Memento Mori friend :')

[@subzu2733]

@@thatdude._. what does memento mori mean?

[@Leon-wz5qh]

@@subzu2733 I am 10 months late, you probably already checked what it means, but in case you didn't: "Memento mori" is latin standing for "Remember death", it usually translates to "Remember you will die" or "Remember everything will end", in this case the comments used the latter to describe the end of their old times.... still, kinda dark everytime someone uses it

[@7F0X7]

I hope Rosalina comes back for Mario's next grand adventure. Peach may be the princess, but Rosalina is queen in our hearts.

[@CheeseBoat25]

She is seriously underutilized in the games

[@YBMatt]

Agreed. 💙🌟

[@raphcrafter]

Why this song hurts that much? *Nostalgia*

[@vicjaxon4474]

I was playing super Mario galaxy when I saw this XD

[@cecee4087]

My super Mario galaxy disc broke and I don’t know where it is so I play the second one

[@raphcrafter]

This game will miss me a lot

[@xenol7795]

I miss this game so damn much. Easily one of the best mario games out there.

[@raphcrafter]

@@xenol7795 And the worst in the story is that nobody will remember it in the futur :(

[@craftmarne]

When nostalgia come like "Hello there, do you remember me?" My heart ;-;

[@RTJ9T9]

Like a love story .

[@laserdisc7768]

It's Rosalina

[@MaizePlains]

Are you ready to relive your nostalgia my friend? I cant wait to play galaxy in hd

[@fedecava0764]

My life

[@Shrek_Now_go_away]

General kenobi

[@sorry2104]

Story: When I was a little kid, Mario galaxy was my favorite game. I played it so much, but I can barely remember it. As soon as I heard those first few notes, it was like a switch in my heart was flipped, and I was back in that old house, before I went to school, before I had responsibilities, when life was so simple. Now that disk is probably somewhere, scratched, under a pile of other old games. thank you so much for letting me remember a song that I have long forgotten

[@melaniavelazquez1128]

HHHH ;-;

[@SinFuLL]

God this comment hit me

[@ms.fish1238]

splat_ the_ghost hey it’s coming to switch. Have fun. (:

[@youknowme113]

boy do I have news for you if you own a switch

[@kpp28]

@@youknowme113 ahhhhh here we go again

[@mrrumpledumple2132]

I’d rather watch a movie about Rosalina than watch frozen

[@TreyTheWilliam]

Not really saying much but still true

[@R1chie228]

imagine Rosalina as a disney princess😳

[@PWLfr]

I could see it kinda similar to frozen, a strong independant woman has to guide the lumas searching for her mother

[@zero5496]

Please don’t compare Rosalina to fucking frozen, it’s insulting to say the least

[@the_supern0va238]

Comparing the two is simply insulting

[@NathanDiepeveen]

Your version contains the soft part that this song needs. You're my winner!

[@Wooktent]

0:44 just feels like childhood innocence. I love this part. Makes me want to go back to being a little kid, all those years ago.

[@idkidk6745]

),:

[@rainbowgamer8860]

How does a single person manage to add this much colour to a music piece??? This is so incredible! I just want to listen to this over and over again!

[@ErikCPianoman]

RainbowGamer3 comments like this make my day. Thx for the lovely feedback.

[@ErikCPianoman]

Edit: Sheets now available in the description! I always loved hearing this theme whenever you load up your save file. Rosalina’s Observatory is one of the best hub-worlds in all of Mario IMHO. I hope I did it justice. Also be sure to check out my opponents version of this tune for this impromptu round of VERSUS Edit: This track is composed by Koji Kondo. 1 of the 2 tracks in the game composed by him. The other is Good Egg Galaxy

[@emeline.m642]

Erik C 'Piano Man' thank you so much for this musical gift ! I was dancing on it and I realize that waltz are one of my favorite type of songs. I think you did it with success and with your hearth . I hope the next one must be waltz du fantastica ( ffxv) because I’m trying to play it and this is so beautiful ❤️🎼

[@lukebell8591]

Definitely did it justice! I loved this game!

[@wolfgangchopin9859]

Bruh where’s the death waltz transformation. Missed opportunity for sure

[@ErikCPianoman]

Wolfgang Chopin no death Waltz for you 😩

[@EpicLPer]

You fucking nailed it 👌

[@collinkeepers7996]

I always close my eyes for my first listen to your new arrangements, and I gotta say, this one was really special. Dark media room, Wiimote in hand, face glued to the TV screen 2 feet away. Hopping, jumping, and running around the Observatory exploring all the hidden spots. Then near the end when the piece gets softer, you can almost hear the giggle of Lumas as you give them star bits. Very nostalgic, thanks Erik! Much love from Texas!

[@phenex5190]

I was almost crying, and now I’m just replaying the whole game in my mind

[@ada9508]

anyone else stand still so mario fell asleep and you could wake him up?

[@HelloHello-vk5ob]

Fuck you now im crying

[@rummelbaseball2068]

More love from Texas here as well

[@woutheuvelmans207]

First half: *encourages me to learn this* Second half: no actually fu its too hard

[@billthefirst2410]

ehh, just cut out the middle and do the beginning and end, if done right, no one can tell the difference

[@cswsgaming8841]

I'm doing the full thing to get an arts seal on my diploma 😂

[@honeybee9455]

2:59 the game over theme was such a nice finishing tone.

[@DSMusic394]

So I was just listening to my daily dose of VGM piano when I saw the notification for this song come up and I knew I had to rush over here o_0 Holy crap, the ending just made me realize that the 1UP sound and the waltz have the same first three notes *mind blown*

[@ErikCPianoman]

DS Music only realized it myself when I first put it in the arrangement.

[@gold4963]

But it sounds much more like the song of storms!

[@maria1100]

DS Music I'm crying this is great

[@SuperYtc1]

So what? Lots of songs start with those 3 notes. I’m sure you can find many patterns.

[@ErikCPianoman]

Uranus Name a few

[@FonziMGM]

Your arrangements of VGM are amazing man as always! Congrats on all the recent success and sub growth, seems like the top down format is working for you too :)

[@ErikCPianoman]

Fonzi M - Melodies on Piano thx man. So far so good I guess. I’m pleasantly surprised by the amount of growth. Let’s hope it continues for us both.

[@america388]

@Liam Berg (STUDENT) think so

[@-muthana-]

@@ErikCPianoman fonzii wtf I learned aot op6 cause of you ily man

[@christianstathopoulos715]

"Rosalina's Observatory and everything that comes with it are a big part of what makes Galaxy 1 edged out it's sequel IMHO." I could not agree more.

[@Albert_Pecanio]

not an opinion, its a fact. forget edging out the sequel, this is what made galaxy 1 the best video game of all time

[@Salty.]

-C'mon boy, it's time to go.. -Was i a good boy? -No, i told you you were the best...

[@JonathanMorrisMusic]

Awesome job, Erik. I love the countermelodies you included.

[@ErikCPianoman]

Jonathan Morris thx man. Funny how similar and yet different we ending up doing certain things.

[@WiardMusic]

Hmmm, I think you win because I like the atmosphere of the original and your version compliments that atmosphere in contrary to his version.

[@lukeclark6661]

Thank you so much for bringing tears to my eyes. This game is the first Mario game I ever played and is my childhood. My dad bought this game when I was about the age of 6. I loved watching him play it. I soon created my own save profile and played myself. I was terrible of course, but the wonder and curiously was there. Looking into the beautiful emptiness of space, and the brilliant colors of the observatory really made me excited and ready to explore the crazy galaxies. When the song slows down at the end and softens, it makes me sad. Mario has always been a part of my life, but as the song fades it reminds me of how my childhood is too. It makes me cry but I am so happy that I got enjoy the memories once more. Thank you again so much for letting me revisit my childhood.

[@alexandroscharalambopoulos5770]

Totally the same here!

[@TonyChopper_]

I know Im a bit late but Luke that is an amazing and compelling paragraph. When i Was 6 i put the quest of Finishing this game and was so bad it took me 3 years.

[@Albert_Pecanio]

this is literally the same thing for me as well lol. After a while I got better and when I was 8 I beat the game. But the atmosphere and emptiness of space is why I love this game so much. Best video game of all time

[@joelrosales5938]

This is SO unbelievably good. The different takes on this masterpiece along with little spots like 1:39 are just chills every time. Thanks for this, the nostalgia hits like a truck.

[@kale_soda8860]

This was a rush of nostalgia I didn't know I needed :O Wonderful playing!

[@who7435]

*n o s t a l g i a*

[@justno2472]

Awww this made me so happy :DD okay but im tearing lol

[@mikumaiku]

Me too as well. I was so happy to hear this arrangement, and suddenly, one tear drop from my eyes. Jesus Christ, Blessings to nintento for have given us such an amazing game.

[@craftingtable2139]

Hey Erik. I just want to say thank you for playing this, It means alot more to me than you think, One time I was staying at my grandparents house and I brought my wii over to play my favourite game (Super Mario Galaxy) so I start playing and my nan walks in to say goodnight and she hears Rosilina's observatory playing in the background she told me what a nice song that is, since then she's always wanted me to show her the song on my phone and she even set it as her ringtone at one point, she just loved the song. But sadly 3 days ago she sadly passed due to covid and a bunch of other illnesses so this song reminds me of her so thank you 3:06

[@SarahDoodleDoo]

Yay! I’ve been waiting for this (: thank you for bringing me back to my childhood

[@MagnusBaumgartl]

Omg I love this tune. You gave it the perfect touch! Also loved the ending xD

[@Nebula_10]

Why does this song just feel so perfect

[@MarcBR1]

Because she is

[@silvercandra4275]

This song is what I think about whenever someone says thew word "waltz" or more accurately "Walzer" as I'm german... it's also a song that's so ingrained into my childhood, I sometimes mix parts of it up with the cartoons I used to watch before I went to sleep when I was around 4 years old... It's beautiful and this redition is just amazing.

[@ivanduchit12]

I remember that I asked you to do this music, I don't regret, it's beautiful 👍👍👍

[@dylancoykendall554]

its so beautiful im gonna cry

[@Zahlen0]

WHAT STARTED OUT AS JUST SIMPLE CURIOSITY INTO A CHANNEL HAS TURNED INTO A REKINDLING LOVE FOR THE PIANO ONCE AGAIN AND A LABOR DAY BINGE. Thank you for your hard work always

[@ErikCPianoman]

Zahlen 0 also I saw your question on patreon. Yes you can use the music as bgm just be sure to credit me and the original artist. Thx for asking.

[@gabbylemii3884]

This is making me sleep I like that it’s so classical it literally does that :)

[@PeekoBear]

So beautiful! Thank you for uploading, listening to this is an awesome way to start my day ^^

[@dwightschrute3827]

This reminded me of when I’d play Super Mario Galaxy, and how is never wanted to leave the observatory because I liked the music so much 😅

[@krypticscythe2012]

This song brings me to tears. Thank you so much for this special piece

[@CJCat64]

3D All-Stars: comes out blasts this: Let's do this... one... more... time...

[@cy-bernet-ix]

while listening to this, at one point i forgot this was a song from super mario galaxy and not a grand waltz meant to be played at a ball

[@carlyshay5027]

I'm just gonna go on a bit of a tangent here, but can we talk about how beautiful this song is? Nintendo is full of incredible composers and this song is a prime example of Nintendo caring about their games! They give these beautiful pieces, perfectly reflecting the safety and happiness of the observatory! Something like gusty garden galaxy makes me want to explore just cause of its beautiful tune! Erik, you are incredible at this type of stuff, wish you the best.

[@valen5188]

I'm about to play this piece at my recital in about an hour. I know I've commented on this before but I just need to once again thank you for making this awesome arangement. You are by far my favorite piano youtuber so keep up the great work!!!

[@desire6625]

“Dad, how was you childhood like?” Me : starbits and luma

[@22laws22]

This is giving me super Mario 3D world vibes

[@lorddiscord2762]

If this waltz isn't played at my wedding, then I'm not getting married. This literally made me cry. NOSTALGIA.

[@windwaker9000]

Bah! All your music brings tears to my eyes! Incredible performances. You have my heart

[@patrickbertke7337]

It’s crazy reading all of these comments and realizing much this one game impacted all of our childhoods

[@STXRKID]

I want this song at my funeral.

[@chase2820]

I was blown away by this when i first heard it. Im learning it right now and let me just say Erik, I envy the amount of control you have over your left hand. Im having a VERY hard time with it. Thank you so much for bringing this beautiful piece to the piano with such finesse. ❤

[@bill.g734]

This sense of Nostalgia is amazing thank you so much for playing this I hope you keep doing these beautiful pieces

[@ezrato]

I love how at the end of this, you play the game over music, and it's like "oh no, so he died?" but then you end it with the 1-up sound ahah

[@theveggiebird6248]

This does make me smile but in a sad way. It makes me remember all the stories and the hours I spent explorin the amazing observatory. Thank you.

[@eschi5007]

this made me cry i literally love this game growing up, completed it and im heartbroken that ill never get the rush of adrenaline after completing a star again. mario galaxy 1 and 2 are truly my favorite mario games. they're so original and beautiful, i wish there was more like them

[@jazzimel]

This was so beautifully arranged and played. It tugs at the heartstrings wether you've played the game or not. And the 1up tied in at the end was like a cherry on top. 🍄✨😩👌

[@Akira_usb.]

Mario galaxy was my first ever, proper video game, i remember playing it when i was 5, i loved the music, hearing it now really puts a smile to my face, makes me cry, i’m sure its the same for everyone else

[@quinnvincent6319]

Personally I think you won the rendition contest. The emotion in your fingers is suited for this piece. I can hear the tender joy in your sound. You aren’t trying to show off with this work, which is why it is more effective. You save any flashy parts for the true climax. And the END! That was a truly beautiful touch. Bravo!

[@justinquezada5902]

You are different (in the best way possible). I love this man, it really brings me back

[@xxxprofortnitegaymerxxx2691]

Thank you DS Music, You have given me pain because of how mich nostalgia there is in this song, I love you!!! This is a place where Legends cried.

[@sparky9066]

Wow I just realized that this video was posted on my birthday, thank you so much for this! It sounds amazing and beautiful.

[@Rikabe-bt3jc]

Many years ago I used this song several times to make my little brother fall asleep ☺️

[@ethancollinsworth3927]

One of the most legendary piano pieces I have ever heard arranged. I come back to this video two years later after posting this comment and have begun my piano journey 15 months ago. I am playing fantasie impromptu in a concert next week! All started and inspired from this piece, which encouraged me to pick up piano. Thank you erik. Thank you Mario.

[@littlelady1969]

This is the song that I listened to on loop for a solid 8 or so hours while I was pulling an all nighter.

[@henriquequirino1986]

This os truly amazing and nostalgic. I can hear the wheezing Lumas all around. Thanks for that, it sounds continuously and miraculously perfect.

[@bussybutcher]

That was a very beautiful arrangement, Erik! Great work!

[@lvedder99]

If Mario ends please make this the credits

[@501sttrooperbmc2]

I remember playing the 2nd galaxy game, went and bought the first one, loved the first one more!

[@hussyweissshutup1275]

woooooooooooooooow!!! i actually like this arrangment and felt the ending fit in perfectly. Grest arrangement

[@hexafireworks]

Beautiful, brings back a segment of my childhood..

[@pinnacleoblivion3390]

Just found this Chanel, love how you did this song! It holds the exact same wonder and awe the original has, why don't you have more subscribers?!

[@gabriellabendtsen7956]

Beautiful arrangement on an even more beautiful song, you just earned yourself another subscriber!

[@veeoz9082]

Instant love! Thank you for posting this! ❤️

[@Aurora_Spring]

This is the most beautiful arrangement of a Nintendo piece that I’ve ever heard. I’m inspired to learn it myself now. Thanks so much for sharing it! :D

[@givemeoats]

Nintendo music is so good, especially when transcribed to piano :U

[@tymander139]

I just love how well this groves!!! It is just so natural a perfect triplet feel

[@MasterfulPeon]

Your channel in criminally under-watched. This was a fantastic arrangement, thanks so much for this 👍

[@Marcel-2174]

Nostalgia is the only pain that I really like to have.

[@illyrosen9772]

Very wholsome. You ended it perfectly. So glad I came here

[@cynshie7620]

The way you play video game music is just so wonderful and inspriring. I'm gonna have to try learning this one

[@noahwoodcock6010]

Brings back memories every time i listen to it you did a great job

[@EpicLPer]

That ending fits so well holy dayum

[@rummelbaseball2068]

I’m currently playing Mario Galaxy on switch for the first time since I was 8 and it still is one of those few games that can spark true wonder in you and give you good dreams if you play it before bed. The only difference in playing it today is that I have 99 lives and I don’t have six hours a day to play it. Nintendo really is the maker of childhoods; I wish I could have played botw as a kid.

[@xeolot8098]

I got goosebumps at 2.36 so nostalgic :D

[@natanfourie]

I remember playing this game so much when i was like 9yo, was always jumping on the wii when i was back home from school just to finish another world ! So much memories, definitely one of the best time of my life

[@AlphaAmoizing]

My wii lens cracked so I can't enjoy the pleasures of Nintendo music anymore, you have no idea how much I enjoyed this.

[@phenex5190]

Your cover takes me back to the old days, I’m 100% buying a new game (my disc is scratched) and playing it through! The nostalgia trip oh my lord!!!

[@shadefire8605]

That hit me right in the feels, and the memories came flooding back. Listening to this makes me feel nostalgic.

[@valen5188]

thanks for making awesome piano pieces that I can play from games that my piano teacher is fine with :D. I plan to play this in my spring piano recital and I just can't get enough of this arrangement!!

[@eatsleepdie1682]

Nostalgia = something so beautiful and yet so painful

[@kerorocastle]

This has my attention the entire time, it has everything this song needs. I just kept going wow every time the feeling would shift, from it becoming soft to whimsical I just enjoyed every second of it. The ending was amazing how you slowed it back into Mario, even with the 1-up sound! You’ve won me this round! Amazing stuff, great editing, thank you for playing!

[@ErikCPianoman]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it. thx for the feedback and the comment!

[@brianarce8887]

Awsome job! I began to remember the moment when I get this game, and believe me that I dropped a tear :')

[@timotheus2834]

A very soothing song wich brings back a lot of memories, love how you play it :D

[@jarrybryant718]

I love the game so much it brings tears to my eye

[@graememcelroy3564]

This is going to be played at my wedding

[@JoshGUITARofolo]

Absolutely love your playing, Erik. The control and mastery you have of your instrument is truly inspiring, man. Thanks for sharing this.

[@Avolse]

It’s so relaxing... thank’s 😌

[@liamnii-san845]

I never thought mario music could make me tear up. It's so beautiful.

[@rawr2817]

I Remember trying to get to the Library and accidentally feeding one of the stars and the cute noises they made :)

[@SuperZheik]

The mario galaxy series are my favorite mario series by far! That includes all the music they used inside the game! :D youre version is awesome!

[@matthijsapenhorst876]

this is really nice to hear! i love this :)