“Rosalina in the Observatory” from Super Mario Galaxy, composed by Koji Kondo (近藤浩治) and arranged for brass quintet by Allison Martin.

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Featuring...
🎵 Allison Martin: Arrangement, Claves, Shaker
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The Game Brass:
🎵 John Robert Matz: Trumpet
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🎵 Robby Duguay: Trumpet, Video
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🎵 Danny Flam (From ConSoul Big Band): French Horn
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🎵 Daniel Romberger (DannyMusic): Trombone, Video
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🎵 Alex Hill (WarTubaFox): Tuba
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🎵 Thomas Kresge: Mix, Video, Hand With Wiimote
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🎵 Henry Faber: Logo Design
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Watch more game soundtrack covers performed on brass here:    • Game Music on Brass Instruments  

Notes from Allison about this arrangement:
Though “Gusty Garden Galaxy” is often credited as the takeaway title of “Super Mario Galaxy,” I always felt a kinship with “Comet Observatory.” It’s a constant companion as we play through the game, and as the story progresses, the instrumentation subtly changes into something more grandiose. In my own arrangement, I wanted to include several musical styles to capture that feeling of evolution from the original track. I made sure to give each instrument as many interesting and integral melodies as I could, including a lovely tuba solo during the Bossa nova section. Counter-rhythms are also a large part of my arranging, and they make a grand appearance for the final section of the piece. Most importantly, I wanted a sense of a journey—a kind of narrative that spans the entire arrangement and feels connected overall.