Puzzle Plank Galaxy (theme)
| "Puzzle Plank Galaxy" | |
|---|---|
| "Puzzle Plank Galaxy" in Super Mario Galaxy 2 | |
 Image from Nintendo Music | |
| Composed by: Ryo Nagamatsu[1] | |
| Key | D major |
| First appearance | Super Mario Galaxy 2 (2010) |
| Latest appearance | Mario Kart World (2025) |
"Puzzle Plank Galaxy"[2] is a musical theme composed by Ryo Nagamatsu for Super Mario Galaxy 2, where it plays in the galaxy of the same name. The theme prominently features a violin, which was recorded live, while the drums in the background are taken from Roland SRX-01 Dynamic Drum Kits and the organ from an unknown source, and all other parts are played on the Roland Fantom-X7 synthesizer.
HistoryEdit
Super Mario Galaxy 2Edit
Super Mario Galaxy 2 marks the first appearance of "Puzzle Plank Galaxy." The theme is also included in the official albums Super Mario Galaxy 2 Original Soundtrack and The 30th Anniversary Super Mario Bros. Music.
Mario & Sonic seriesEdit
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic GamesEdit
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In the Wii version of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games, an arrangement of "Puzzle Plank Galaxy" can be chosen as the background music for events. It is titled "Puzzle Plank: Super Mario Galaxy 2" in the game's Jukebox.
Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter GamesEdit
In Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, the Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games version of "Puzzle Plank Galaxy" can once again be chosen as the background music for events. It is titled "Puzzle Plank: Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Remix)" in the game's Sound Test.
Mario Kart WorldEdit
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In Mario Kart World, an arrangement of "Puzzle Plank Galaxy" can play in Free Roam.
Other appearancesEdit
Super Nintendo WorldEdit
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At the Super Nintendo World theme park, an arrangement of "Puzzle Plank Galaxy" plays in the 1-UP Factory.
List of Super Mario appearancesEdit
GamesEdit
| Work | System | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
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| Super Mario Galaxy 2 | Wii | 2010 | Original | "Puzzle Plank Galaxy"[2] | Ryo Nagamatsu |
| Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games | Wii | 2011 | Arrangement | "Puzzle Plank: Super Mario Galaxy 2"[3] | |
| Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games | Wii U | 2013 | Past arrangement (Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games [Wii]) | "Puzzle Plank: Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Remix)"[4] | |
| Mario Kart World | Nintendo Switch 2 | 2025 | Arrangement |
AlbumsEdit
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
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| Super Mario Galaxy 2 Original Soundtrack | 2010 | Original | 「かくざいもくざい」 (Kaku Zaimoku Zai) | Ryo Nagamatsu |
| The 30th Anniversary Super Mario Bros. Music | 2015 | Original | 「かくざいもくざい」 (Kaku Zaimoku Zai) | Ryo Nagamatsu |
Other mediaEdit
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
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| Super Nintendo World | 2021 | Arrangement | Dani Donadi[5] |
Names in other languagesEdit
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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| Japanese | かくざいもくざい[6] Kaku Zaimoku Zai |
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ReferencesEdit
- ^ SUPER MARIO GALAXY 2 ORIGINAL SOUND TRACK. VGMdb. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ a b Nintendo Music
- ^ Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii) Jukebox
- ^ Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Sound Test
- ^ Dani Donadi. Profile. Linkedin. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
- ^ Super Mario Galaxy 2 Original Soundtrack