World 5 Map (Sky Land) - In the Sky
- This article is about the musical theme from Super Mario Bros. 3. For the world where this theme plays, see Sky Land. For other fifth worlds in the Super Mario franchise, see World 5.
| "World 5 Map (Sky Land) - In the Sky" | |
|---|---|
| "World 5 Map (Sky Land) - In the Sky" in Super Mario Bros. 3 | |
 Image from Nintendo Music | |
| Composed by: Koji Kondo | |
| First appearance | Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988) |
| Latest appearance | Mario Kart World (2025) |
"World 5 Map (Sky Land) - In the Sky"[1] (also known as "Warp Zone")[1] is a musical theme composed by Koji Kondo for Super Mario Bros. 3, where it plays in the overworld map for the sky portion of Sky Land, the fifth world of the game. It also plays in the overworld map for the Warp Zone, and during the Coin Heaven segments in said game.
ReusesEdit
The following list does not include ports or remakes of Super Mario Bros. 3.
| Work | Description |
|---|---|
| Super Mario Maker / Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS / Super Mario Maker 2 | "World 5 Map (Sky Land) - In the Sky" plays when the "Bonus Music" sound effect is triggered in Super Mario Bros. 3-style courses. |
ArrangementsEdit
The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3Edit
Three different arrangements of "World 5 Map (Sky Land) - In the Sky" are heard throughout The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3. The second arrangement in chronological order is used for the title card sequence of "A Toadally Magical Adventure."
The first arrangement is a very slow and low-pitched variation, playing in a few scenes intended to be sad and devastating. It first plays in "Sneaky Lying Cheating Giant Ninja Koopas" when Prince Hugo alerts Mario and his friends about the Ninja Koopas.
The second arrangement is a faster upbeat variation of the theme which eventually switches to a A-flat minor key. It first plays in "Sneaky Lying Cheating Giant Ninja Koopas" when Mario tries to catch Luigi. The theme appears to play in scenes where Mario and/or Luigi begin to put a plan into action. A version with fewer instruments plays when Queen Mushroomkhamen chases Hip and Hop in "Mind Your Mummy Mommy, Mario."
The third arrangement more closely resembles the original game's theme, albeit at a slower tempo while featuring a chorus in the backing track. It first plays when Toad begins to cry in "Tag Team Trouble."
Super Mario seriesEdit
Super Mario All-StarsEdit
In Super Mario All-Stars, its re-release Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World, and its Wii port, Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition, an arrangement of "World 5 Map (Sky Land) - In the Sky" plays in the sky portion of the overworld map for the fifth world of the game's remake of Super Mario Bros. 3. It also plays in the overworld map for the Warp Zone and during the Coin Heaven segments.
 World 5 Map (The Sky) - The arrangement heard in Super Mario All-Stars | File info 0:30 |
Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3Edit
In Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3, the Game Boy Advance remake of Super Mario Bros. 3, a Game Boy Advance-compatible modification of the Super Mario All-Stars arrangement of "World 5 Map (Sky Land) - In the Sky" plays in the sky portion of the overworld map for the fifth world of the game's remake of Super Mario Bros. 3. It also plays in the overworld map for the Warp Zone and during the Coin Heaven segments.
Super Smash Bros. seriesEdit
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, a sped-up version of the theme plays during Peach's Final Smash, Peach Blossom. This arrangement returns in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the same purpose, with the latter also using it for Daisy's equivalent Final Smash, Daisy Blossom.
Mario Kart WorldEdit
In Mario Kart World, a medley arrangement of "World 1 Map (Grass Land)," "World 2 Map (Desert Land)," "World 5 Map (Sky Land) - In the Sky," "World 7 Map (Pipe Land)," and "World 3 Map (Water Land)" can play in Free Roam.
List of Super Mario appearancesEdit
| Work | System | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Bros. 3 | Nintendo Entertainment System | 1988 | Original | "World 5 Map (Sky Land) - In the Sky"[1] | Koji Kondo |
| Super Mario All-Stars | Super Nintendo Entertainment System | 1993 | Arrangement | Soyo Oka | |
| Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World | Super Nintendo Entertainment System | 1994 | Past arrangement (Super Mario All-Stars) | Soyo Oka | |
| Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 | Game Boy Advance | 2003 | Arrangement | Taiju Suzuki | |
| Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition | Wii | 2010 | Past arrangement (Super Mario All-Stars) | Soyo Oka | |
| Super Mario Maker | Wii U | 2015 | Original | Koji Kondo | |
| Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS | Nintendo 3DS | 2016 | Original | Koji Kondo | |
| Super Mario Maker 2 | Nintendo Switch | 2019 | Original | Koji Kondo | |
| Mario Kart World | Nintendo Switch 2 | 2025 | Arrangement |
Film and televisionEdit
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 | 1990 | Arrangement | Michael Tavera |
AlbumsEdit
| Work | Year | Type | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario World | 1991 | Original | 「マップ 5ワールドの空」 (Mappu 5 Wārudo no Sora) | Koji Kondo |
| Game Sound Museum: Super Mario Bros. 3 | 2004 | Original | 「笛の音～ワープ島(マップ5ワールド空)」 (Wāpu Shima (Mappu 5 Wārudo Sora)) | Koji Kondo |
ReferencesEdit
- ^ a b c Nintendo Music