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===''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth By Sleep -A fragmentary passage-''=== | ===''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth By Sleep -A fragmentary passage-''=== | ||
*In ''[[Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-]]'', "Simple And Clean -Ray Of Hope MIX- is heard in the opening cinematic of the game. | *In ''[[Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-]]'', "Simple And Clean -Ray Of Hope MIX-" is heard in the opening cinematic of the game. | ||
*In ''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-'', "Simple and Clean" is heard during the ending credits. | *In ''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-'', "Simple and Clean" is heard during the ending credits. | ||
==Composition== | ==Composition== | ||
=== | ==="Simple and Clean"=== | ||
"'''Hikari'''" | "'''Hikari'''" first released on Utada's ''{{w|Deep River (Utada Hikaru album)|Deep River}}'' album. The name ''Hikari'' (光) means "Light" in Japanese, a universal force in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' universe. | ||
" | ==="Simple And Clean -PLANITb Remix-"=== | ||
"Simple And Clean -PLANITb Remix-" and "Hikari -PLANITb Remix-" are versions of "Simple and Clean" and "Hikari" remixed by Russell McNamara at PLANITb Studios London, England. The PLANITb Remix is faster, longer, and has more of a dance mix feel to it than Utada's original song. A shortened version of the remix is used in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series. | |||
" | ==="Simple And Clean -Ray Of Hope MIX-"=== | ||
"Simple And Clean -Ray Of Hope MIX-" and "Hikari -Ray Of Hope MIX-" are versions of "Simple and Clean" and "Hikari" remixed by PUNPEE. This version is shorter in length in comparison to the original and the PLANITb Remix. The arrangement has a similar dance mix feel to the PLANITb Remix, although a few clicks slower.<!--Throughout the piece are various interjections such as "let's go!" Note: Can anyone make sense of these, or can hear the other underlying words? Do they serve an actual purpose, or merely just "bump 'em up" words?--> | |||
==="Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-"=== | |||
"Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-" is approximately three minutes and forty-two seconds long in ''Kingdom Hearts'' and the HD remake of ''[[Kingdom Hearts Final Mix]]''. The piece has a time signature of 4/4. The opening theme<!--first forty seconds--> has a tempo of 70 beats per minute, then slightly increases to 80 beats per minute<!--second theme; oboe melody-->, briefly speeds up with the low brass melody to a tempo of 154 beats per minute,<!--low brass part melody; 1:20 timestamp--> temporarily slows down to 74 beats per minute, <!--section before finale--> and concludes with a tempo around 72 beats per minute before the final rallentando and ritardando. | |||
" | For instrumentation, "Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestral Instrumental Version-" consists of a full orchestra. This would include: a complete strings section- violin, viola, cello, and stringed bass, flute, oboe, bassoon,<!--contrabassoon?--> clarinet, bass clarinet, trumpet, French horn, trombone,<!--euphonium?--> tuba, snare drum, bass drum, orchestral bells, chimes, wind chimes, suspended cymbal, crash cymbal, timpani, piano, and harp. | ||
"Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-" has a very grand and adventurous feel to it; befitting for an opening or ending cutscene. Several different themes are introduced, which can be broken down into five sections: the opening theme/introduction, the second theme , the third theme, the fourth theme, and the finale. Each section represents either a verse or chorus from "Hikari." Throughout the piece are many instrument-specific and unique techniques, such as: trombone glissandos, the various strings extended techniques- vibrato, and the like. | |||
The opening theme lasts for the first fifty seconds on the piece, and, as the opening statement of the composition, lays the foundation for the following themes. The opening theme's magical mood transitions to the second theme's faster, but equally as mystical tone. The third theme momentarily shifts dynamic and features the percussion and brass sections, before returning the melody back to the strings. Resuming control, the strings lead the ensemble into the fourth theme- a slightly livelier and more percussive variation of the first theme. The last theme is the finale, which changes tempo greatly towards the end through the use of rallentando and ritardando. These tempo reductions, along with the brass fanfares and percussive crashes help imply the ending of a grand adventure. | |||
==="HIKARI -KINGDOM HEARTS Instrumental Version-"=== | |||
"HIKARI -KINGDOM HEARTS Instrumental Version-" is approximately one minute and nine seconds long in both versions of ''Kingdom Hearts''. The piece has a time signature of 4/4 and a tempo of 74 beats per minute. | |||
This instrumental arrangement is slightly different compared to the orchestral version, instead preferring a smaller instrumentation of: a complete strings section, flute, choir-ahhs, piano, organ, and a synthesizer that is using a music box MIDI sound effect. | |||
Playing only once, "Hikari -KINGDOM HEARTS Instrumental Version-" serves a distinct purpose: it represents sacrifice [[Sora]] makes in order to save [[Kairi]]. As such, this version references parts of previous tracks in order to connect the music to this specific scene. The use of a music box sound effect is homage to [[Kairi (track)|Kairi's theme]], while the actual melody draws heavily from the chorus section of "[[Hikari]]." It can also be interpreted that this rendition is a "watered down" version of the full orchestral arrangement. | |||
==="Hikari -KINGDOM Tres Orchestra Instrumental Version-"=== | |||
==Lyrics== | ==Lyrics== | ||
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==Other appearances== | |||
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''=== | |||
In ''{{Ssb|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate}}'', "Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-" plays in the background of the beginning and ending of Sora's reveal trailer, although it does not appear in the game itself.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82Q2XTJ8jWk&ab_channel=SuperSmashBros. ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' – The Last Key]</ref> | |||
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==Albums== | ==Albums== | ||
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File:Kingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ (Cross) - Original Soundtrack Cover.png|Disc 8, Track 18 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ (Cross) - Original Soundtrack|Kingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ [Cross] - Original Soundtrack]]'' | File:Kingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ (Cross) - Original Soundtrack Cover.png|Disc 8, Track 18 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ (Cross) - Original Soundtrack|Kingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ [Cross] - Original Soundtrack]]'' | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories- Cover.png|Disc 1, Track 2 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories-]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories- | File:Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories- Cover.png|Disc 1, Track 2 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories-]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories- | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories- Cover.png|Disc 2, Track 18 in the | File:Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories- Cover.png|Disc 2, Track 18 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories-]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories- | ||
File:Hikari Album Art.png|Disc 1, Tracks 1 | File:Hikari Album Art.png|Disc 1, Tracks 1 in the ''{{w|Hikari (Utada Hikaru song)|Hikari}}'' single album|link=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hikari_(Utada_Hikaru_song) | ||
File:Simple and Clean (Ray of Hope Mix) Album Art.png|Disc 1, Tracks 1 | File:Hikari Album Art.png|Disc 1, Tracks 2 in the ''{{w|Hikari (Utada Hikaru song)|Hikari}}'' single album|link=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hikari_(Utada_Hikaru_song) | ||
File:Simple and Clean (Ray of Hope Mix) Album Art.png|Disc 1, Tracks 1 in the ''Hikari (Ray Of Hope Mix)'' single album | |||
File:Simple and Clean (Ray of Hope Mix) Album Art.png|Disc 1, Tracks 2 in the ''Hikari (Ray Of Hope Mix)'' single album | |||
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==Notes and references== | |||
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{{Music}} | {{Music}} | ||
[[de:Hikari]] | [[de:Hikari]] | ||
[[Category:Songs]] | [[Category:Songs]] | ||