Ricco Harbor (theme)
| "Ricco Harbor" | |
|---|---|
"Ricco Harbor" in Super Mario Sunshine | |
| Composed by: Koji Kondo | |
| Key | C major |
| First appearance | Super Mario Sunshine (2002) |
| Latest appearance | Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020) |
"Ricco Harbor"[1] is a recurring musical theme written by Koji Kondo[2] that first appears in Super Mario Sunshine, where it serves as the background music for Ricco Harbor.
Composition[edit]
"Ricco Harbor" is an arrangement of "Isle Delfino" in the key of C major and arranged in a ska style with prominent saxophone and electric guitar instrumentation.
 Ricco Harbor - The original heard in Super Mario Sunshine | File info 0:30 |
Reuses[edit]
| Game | Description |
|---|---|
| Super Smash Bros. Brawl | "Ricco Harbor" is included as an unlockable track and can be played on the Delfino Plaza stage. It is unlocked by collecting a random CD containing this track. |
| Super Smash Bros. for Wii U | "Ricco Harbor" is included as a track and can be played on the Delfino Plaza stage. |
| Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | "Ricco Harbor" is included as a track and can be played on any Super Smash Bros.- and Super Mario-series stage. |
| Super Mario 3D All-Stars | Reuses the entire soundtrack from Super Mario Sunshine. |
Arrangements[edit]
Super Mario Sunshine[edit]
In Super Mario Sunshine, a woodblock beat is added to the theme's instrumentation when Mario rides Yoshi.
This version can be heard in the second half of the "Ricco Harbor" track in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. It is also reused for the same purpose in Super Mario 3D All-Stars, the Nintendo Switch remake of Super Mario Sunshine.
Mario Power Tennis[edit]
In Mario Power Tennis, Gooper Blooper Court features two arrangements of "Ricco Habor" composed by Motoi Sakuraba for the court's Intro and Exhibition themes. The exhibition arrangement is titled 「リコハーバー ギミックコート ～ボスゲッソーコート」 (Riko Hābā Gimikku Kōto ~ Bosu Gessō Kōto, "Ricco Harbor Gimmick Court ~ Gooper Blooper Court").[3]
Both of these arrangements are reused for the same purpose in New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis, the game's Wii port.
| Gooper Blooper Court Intro - The arrangement heard in Mario Power Tennis | File info 0:31 |
| リコハーバー ギミックコート ～ボスゲッソーコート - The arrangement heard during exhibition matches on Gooper Blooper Court in Mario Power Tennis | File info 0:29 |
Other arrangements[edit]
Mario Sports CD: Mario Tennis GC & Mario Golf Family Tour The Best[edit]
The Mario Sports CD: Mario Tennis GC & Mario Golf Family Tour The Best album features an arrangement of 「リコハーバー ギミックコート ～ボスゲッソーコート」 (Riko Hābā Gimikku Kōto ~ Bosu Gessō Kōto, "Ricco Harbor Gimmick Court ~ Gooper Blooper Court") from Mario Power Tennis. It is extremely similar to the original arrangement and was also arranged by Motoi Sakuraba.
Gallery[edit]
"Ricco Harbor" in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
"Ricco Harbor" in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
"Ricco Harbor" in Super Mario 3D All-Stars
List of appearances[edit]
Games[edit]
| Work | System | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Sunshine | Nintendo GameCube | 2002 | Original | "Ricco Harbor"[1] | Koji Kondo |
| Remix | |||||
| Mario Power Tennis | Nintendo GameCube | 2004 | Arrangement | 「リコハーバー ギミックコート ～ボスゲッソーコート」 (Riko Hābā Gimikku Kōto ~ Bosu Gessō Kōto)[3] |
Motoi Sakuraba |
| Super Smash Bros. Brawl | Wii | 2008 | Original | "Ricco Harbor" | Koji Kondo |
| Past remix (Super Mario Sunshine) | |||||
| New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis | Wii | 2009 | Past arrangement (Mario Power Tennis) | 「リコハーバー ギミックコート ～ボスゲッソーコート」 (Riko Hābā Gimikku Kōto ~ Bosu Gessō Kōto)[3] |
Motoi Sakuraba |
| Super Smash Bros. for Wii U | Wii U | 2014 | Original | "Ricco Harbor" | Koji Kondo |
| Past remix (Super Mario Sunshine) | |||||
| Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | Nintendo Switch | 2018 | Original | "Ricco Harbor" | Koji Kondo |
| Past remix (Super Mario Sunshine) | |||||
| Super Mario 3D All-Stars | Nintendo Switch | 2020 | Original | "Ricco Harbor" | Koji Kondo |
| Past remix (Super Mario Sunshine) |
Albums[edit]
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Sports CD: Mario Tennis GC & Mario Golf Family Tour The Best | 2004 | Arrangement | 「リコハーバー ギミックコート ～ボスゲッソーコート」 (Riko Hābā Gimikku Kōto ~ Bosu Gessō Kōto) |
Motoi Sakuraba |
| Happy! Mario 20th - Super Mario Sound Collection | 2005 | Original | 「リコハーバー」 (Riko Hābā) | Koji Kondo |
| The 30th Anniversary Super Mario Bros. Music | 2015 | Original | 「リコハーバー」 (Riko Hābā) | Koji Kondo |
| Super Mario Sunshine Original Soundtrack | 2020 | Original | "Ricco Harbor" | Koji Kondo |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Super Mario Sunshine Original Soundtrack tracklist
- ^ SUPER MARIO SOUND COLLECTION. VGMdb. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ a b c Mario Sports CD: Mario Tennis GC & Mario Golf Family Tour The Best tracklist
