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List of unnamed tracks (KHIII)

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The following is a list of music tracks introduced in Kingdom Hearts III and Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind that have not been released on an official album. Many of these tracks are arrangements of existing Kingdom Hearts songs, while others either incorporate elements from previous tracks or are wholly original compositions. As all of these tracks are untitled, the name of the cutscene they first appear in is used to distinguish them.

Unless otherwise noted, the arranger and orchestrator of each individual track is unknown. The composers, arrangers, and orchestrators credited in Kingdom Hearts III include Yoko Shimomura, Takeharu Ishimoto, Tsuyoshi Sekito, Natsumi Kameoka, Sachiko Miyano, Shotaro Shima, Yoshitaka Suzuki, Yuko Komiyama, Kaoru Wada, Yuki Hirose, Yasunori Nishiki, and Yoshinori Nakamura, with Yuki Kishida joining for Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind.

Gambit[edit]

Gambit

This piece is a tranquil piano solo. The first half is an arrangement of "Destiny's Union", while the second half incorporates elements from the melody of "Dearly Beloved". The melody returns to "Destiny's Union" for the track's conclusion.

Prelude to Adventure[edit]

First track[edit]

Prelude to Adventure

This is a calm arrangement of "Magical Mystery". It’s led by piano with a constant string backing; instrumentation also includes plucked strings, horns, and bells. This same arrangement appears in the cutscene "A Fresh Start" with an additional dramatic introduction that lasts about 25 seconds.

Second track[edit]

Prelude to Adventure

The track is a brief arrangement of "Sora", lasting about 25 seconds. While its instrumentation is similar to the original track, this version omits the melody, leaving only the supporting voices.

Third track[edit]

Prelude to Adventure

This is a calm and playful arrangement of "Sora". The main melody is played by a flute and violin, while other voices include strings, piano, and clarinet.

Fourth track[edit]

Prelude to Adventure

This arrangement of "Hand in Hand" is brief and triumphant. It is similar in instrumentation to the original version of the track.

Return of the Titans[edit]

First Track[edit]

Return of the Titans

This is a short tack that accompanies the world logo of Olympus. It incorporates elements of "Olympus Coliseum". The fanfare is cheerful for most of the piece, but ends on a sinister note.

Second Track[edit]

Return of the Titans

This is a lighter arrangement of "Villains of a Sort". It is played by strings with woodwind support, plucked notes accenting the main bowed melody.

Maleficent's Desire[edit]

Maleficent's Desire

The first part is an arrangement of "No Time to Think", lasting for shortly over 20 seconds. The remaining 40 seconds of the piece contains an original melody that incorporates parts of "Olympus Coliseum". The track begins frantic and energetic and gradually becomes more triumphant as it approaches the climax.

The Collapsing Building[edit]

The Collapsing Building

This track is suspenseful and energetic. The piece incorporates the melodies of "Olympus Coliseum" and "Hand in Hand", both transposed to a minor key. The instrumentation consists of brass, strings, and marching percussion.

Xigbar's Admonition[edit]

First track[edit]

Xigbar's Admonition

This track is primarily based on "No Time to Think", with similar instrumentation to the original. Brass instruments layer on the melody of "Olympus Coliseum" in a minor key.

Second track[edit]

Xigbar's Admonition

This is an arrangement of "Organization XIII". It incorporates parts of the string accompaniment from "Xigbar", itself an arrangement of "Organization XIII". The melody is passed between piano, strings, and a choir section led by a female voice.

Olympus's Splendor[edit]

Olympus's Splendor

The piece is an entirely original composition of about 20 seconds. It is cheerful fanfare led by brass, choir, and strings.

Showdown with the Titans[edit]

Showdown with the Titans

This is a medley of "Road to a Hero", "Villains of a Sort", and "Hand in Hand", with an original melody woven throughout. The instrumentation consists of brass, strings, and percussion.

  • Olympus: "Showdown with the Titans"

A Sore Loser[edit]

A Sore Loser

This first 30 seconds of this track is an arrangement of "The Deep End", while the remainder of the piece switches between an original melody and sections based on "Olympus Coliseum", with a hint of the melody of "Villains of a Sort". Like much of the fanfare in Olympus, this piece is led by brass, strings, and percussion.

Where He Belongs[edit]

Where He Belongs

This is an arrangement of "Olympus Coliseum". It is about a minute long; the first half stays close to the original arrangement, while the second half works the melody into a triumphant conclusion.

A Fresh Start[edit]

First track[edit]

A Fresh Start

This is an original composition. It is playful in tone, consisting of a cheerful flute melody and light string support.

Second track[edit]

A Fresh Start

This track is an arrangement of "Aqua". Like the original, it is a somber piece. This version has lighter instrumentation, consisting only of piano and strings.

Third track[edit]

A Fresh Start

After a brief introduction based on the melody of "Sora", this piece transitions into an original composition. It is a collected piece led by strings and piano.

Fourth track[edit]

A Fresh Start

This is an arrangement of "Sora" by Yuko Komiyama. Certain phrases are transposed to a minor key, building tension in an otherwise light and cheerful arrangement. After about 50 seconds, the piece becomes an arrangement of "Link to All". The first part is performed by flute, strings, piano, and percussion, while the second part uses clarinet, strings, and piano.

Heart Within a Heart[edit]

First track[edit]

Heart Within a Heart

This track is an arrangement of "Shipmeisters' Humoresque" by Yuko Komiyama, lasting about one minute. It is similar in tone and instrumentation to the original song.

Second track[edit]

Heart Within a Heart

This track is an arrangement "Sora". It begins calm and builds to a triumphant finish.

The First of the Xehanorts[edit]

First track[edit]

The First of the Xehanorts

This is an entirely original composition, about 25 seconds in length. It has a playful introduction and incorporates brass, strings, and cymbals.

  • Toy Box: "The First of the Xehanorts"

Second track[edit]

The First of the Xehanorts

This track alternates between sections based on "Xehanort" and an original melody. It begins as an unsettling piece before shifting to a more battle-like tone. The ending incorporates the melody of "Sora".

  • Toy Box: "The First of the Xehanorts"

Rex Impresses[edit]

Rex Impresses

This is a brief arrangement of "No Time to Think", shortly over 20 seconds long. The percussion and string melody pause around halfway through the piece, leaving only a sustained dissonance on the supporting strings, before all instruments return for the track's conclusion.

Buzz's Doubts[edit]

Buzz's Doubts

This is an original piece, forlorn in nature. Strings are the main focus, supported by piano and muted brass.

Not Buzz, Too![edit]

Not Buzz, Too!

This track is a new version of "Shaded Truths", arranged by Takeharu Ishimoto. It is similar in style and instrumentation to the original piece.

A World Outside Her Window[edit]

A World Outside Her Window
No proper recording of this track exists.

This is an arrangement of "Little Lovely Moments".

A Precious Gift[edit]

A Precious Gift
No proper recording of this track exists.

This is an arrangement of "Hesitation".

Marluxia's Request[edit]

Marluxia's Request

This is an arrangement of "Thirteenth Discretion". It is lighter than the original song, but still mysterious in tone.

The New Seven Hearts[edit]

First track[edit]

The New Seven Hearts

The first part of this track is an arrangement of "Drops of Poison", while the second half is a calmer original melody.

Second track[edit]

The New Seven Hearts

This is an arrangement of "The Nightmare". The first half is restrained, while the second half introduces a percussive beat and a frantic string section. However, only the first portion of the track plays in the cutscene, leaving the rest unused.[1]

To the Tower![edit]

First track[edit]

To the Tower!

This piece is an original composition. The introduction of the piece is dramatic and incorporates elements of "Happy Hair Day" in a minor key, while the second half is far calmer. After a brief pause, the track concludes with a short phrase based on "Laughter and Merriment".

Second track[edit]

To the Tower!

This track is an arrangement of "Sora". The accompaniment is played in a higher octave than the original, giving this version of the song a lighthearted feel.

Third track[edit]

To the Tower!

The introduction of this piece incorporates parts of "Happy Hair Day" in a minor key, while the remainder is an original melody. It is a tense and energetic composition.

It Is Etched[edit]

It Is Etched
No proper recording of this track exists.

This is an arrangement of "Villains of a Sort".

Doesn't Sound Very Caring[edit]

First track[edit]

Doesn't Sound Very Caring

This is a fun and jazzy composition which incorporates elements of "Monstropolis Now". Instrumentation consists of piano, bass, saxophone, muted horns, strings, and drum set.

Second track[edit]

Doesn't Sound Very Caring

This track is an arrangement of "Laughter and Merriment". It keeps the playful tone and adds a flute countermelody. While the version in the cutscene "Doesn't Sound Very Caring" ends abruptly, leading into a dissonant string note as the conclusion, the song is played in full in "Enter the Black Coat", allowing the brass-led conclusion to be heard.

  • Monstropolis: "Doesn't Sound Very Caring", "Enter the Black Coat"

Randall's Revenge[edit]

Randall's Revenge

This is a lighter arrangement of "Broken Reality", with similar instrumentation to the original song. While the arrangement loops in the cutscene "Randall's Revenge", the version in "Enter the Black Coat" resolves the tension of the piece with an added conclusion.

A Splash of Color[edit]

A Splash of Color

This piece is an arrangement of "Innocent Times". The tone and instrumentation is similar to the original arrangement.

Boo the MVP[edit]

Boo the MVP

This track is an original composition with a lighthearted tone. The piece's instrumentation is almost entirely strings, with an occasional clarinet or bell interjection.

Enter the Black Coat[edit]

Enter the Black Coat

This track is an arrangement of "Shaded Truths", arranged by Takeharu Ishimoto. It places slightly more emphasis on the driving percussion, but is otherwise similar in instrumentation and feel to the original song.

Smell Ya Later[edit]

First track[edit]

Smell Ya Later

This is a short original composition, about 25 seconds in length. The piece is generally playful, with strings, flute, clarinet, and mallet percussion; brass joins the instrumentation for the dramatic conclusion.

Second track[edit]

Smell Ya Later

This track is an original composition that loosely incorporates elements of "Monstropolis Now". The first portion of the piece has the melody played on strings and flute over a plucked string foundation, with brass and percussion joining for a triumphant ending.

Third track[edit]

Smell Ya Later

This is a short upbeat track, about 20 seconds long. Instrumentation consists of flute, strings, and trombone.

Extermination Complete[edit]

Extermination Complete

This track is an arrangement of "Monstropolis Now". The first half is lighter in instrumentation, creating a carefree tone, while the second half adds brass to the strings, piano, and woodwinds of the first section to create an exultant finale.

The Ice Palace[edit]

The Ice Palace

This track is an arrangement of "Shaded Truths", arranged by Takeharu Ishimoto. The track begins with an unsettling tone, like the original, but becomes more and more frantic as the piece approaches the conclusion.

Thirteen Darknesses[edit]

Thirteen Darknesses

This is an original composition which incorporates elements of "Frozen Wonderland". It begins somber, with a solo piano over strings, before adding flute, clarinet, bells, chimes, and eventually brass and cymbals for the piece's ending.

An Unexpected Encounter[edit]

An Unexpected Encounter

This track is an arrangement of "The Deep End". It begins with piano, strings, and metronomic percussion, building up suspense until the full instrumentation kicks in with a battle-like feel closer to the original piece.

The Organization's Origins[edit]

The Organization's Origins

This piece is an arrangement of "Organization XIII". It is similar in tone to the original track, while the vocal line of the original has been replaced with strings.

Running Out of Sea[edit]

Running Out of Sea

The first part of this track is an arrangement of "No Time to Think", with emphasis placed on the low brass and percussive hits. After about 12 seconds, this section gives way to the theme that accompanies the world logo of The Caribbean, which incorporates elements of "Hearts of Courage".

The Dead Man's Chest[edit]

The Dead Man's Chest

This is an arrangement of "Drops of Poison". While the supporting instruments are much softer compared to the original, reducing the dissonance of the track, it retains the unsettling tone of the original arrangement.

That's Desertion![edit]

That's Desertion!

This is a brief track, about 25 second long. The first half is triumphant and similar in composition and instrumentation to "The Victorious", while the second half is more mysterious.

An Arrangement[edit]

An Arrangement
No proper recording of this track exists.

This is an original ambient arrangement. The instrumentation consists solely of strings.

Parley with Luxord[edit]

Parley with Luxord

This piece is an arrangement of "Strange Whispers". It alternates twice between a soft section with strings and a louder section which features brass and male choir, with the second half adding piano to both sections.

Atonement[edit]

Atonement

This is an energetic arrangement of "Apprehension". The melody is played by strings over light percussion and a new rhythmic string foundation. Brass accents and cymbals are added as the piece climaxes.

The AR Device[edit]

The AR Device

This is a very short theme based on the melody of "Sora", lasting only about five seconds.

Finding an Edge[edit]

Finding an Edge

This is an arrangement "Sora" with electronic touches. It is very similar in composition to "Hero Upgrade", which plays immediately following this theme.

Upgraded[edit]

First Track[edit]

Upgraded

This piece is an arrangement of "Road to a Hero". It has significantly less percussion than the original and adds electronic flourishes to the piece.

Second Track[edit]

Upgraded

This is a subdued arrangement of "Strange Whispers". Instrumentation primarily consists of piano and synth, giving an almost muffled feel.

Making Up the Difference[edit]

Making Up the Difference

This track is an arrangement of "Distant from You...". It shares an identical piano line to the first part of "Baymax Rebooted", which is also an arrangement of "Distant from You...", but differs from that piece in where the string, flute, and clarinet parts accompany the piano.

Enter the Supervillain[edit]

Enter the Supervillain

This is a haunting arrangement of "Strange Whispers". An added guitar, a distant vocal line, and the gradual growth of an electronic beat make this piece mysterious and unnerving.

A Riku From the Past?[edit]

A Riku From the Past?

This piece is an arrangement of "Xehanort -The Early Years-". The melody is played on strings, while the electronic feel of the original backing has been toned down.

Friend of Yours?[edit]

Friend of Yours?
No proper recording of this track exists.

This is an arrangement of "Villains of a Sort". Most of the strings from the original piece are replaced by a choir, retaining the ominous tone.

Braving the Darkness[edit]

Braving the Darkness

This track begins as an arrangement of "Sora" before shifting to the melody of "Dearly Beloved" about halfway through. Overall, the piece has a hopeful and relieved tone.

Castle Oblivion Is Unlocked[edit]

Castle Oblivion Is Unlocked
No proper recording of this track exists.

This is an arrangement of "The Promised Beginning".

An End to Slumber[edit]

An End to Slumber

This piece is an arrangement of "Ventus". The arrangement maintains the wistful tone of the original, adding two grand crescendos near the finale.

A World of Only Hearts[edit]

A World of Only Hearts

This is an arrangement of "Dream Eaters". It is slightly slower than the original and has a far fuller sound, with instrumentation consisting of strings and choir.

A Corridor of Light[edit]

A Corridor of Light

This piece features and original melody, while using the melody of "Magical Mystery" as a backing rhythm. The use of horns gives this track a grand feel. The conclusion of the piece incorporates the melody of "Hand in Hand".

A Vain Promise[edit]

A Vain Promise

This is an arrangement of "Organization XIII". It is notably slower than the original version. The melody is played on piano, accompanied by strings and occasional notes from a bell set.

The Gambler's Lot[edit]

The Gambler's Lot

This is an arrangement of "Organization XIII". The melody is played by strings and clarinet in addition to piano, while the piece incorporates many unique flourishes. The arrangement frequently shifts to a major key, giving this version a far more peaceful feel.

An Unspoken Secret[edit]

An Unspoken Secret

This is an arrangement of "Organization XIII". Flute, bells, and harp join the piano and strings, with extra piano notes filling out the piece. While not upbeat, this arrangement is far less sinister than the original.

Reclaiming His Identity[edit]

Reclaiming His Identity

This is an arrangement of "Organization XIII". It is characterized by light strings, wind chimes, and harp, with instrumentation also including flute, clarinet, and piano. This arrangement is calm and peaceful.

From Chains to Bonds[edit]

First track[edit]

From Chains to Bonds

This piece is a frantic arrangement of "Dismiss". Steady brass and percussion hits drive the track forward, with the vocal line becoming far more prominent as well.

Second track[edit]

From Chains to Bonds

This track is a dramatic arrangement of "Terra". Although the instrumentation is generally similar to the original, this arrangement has a grander feel, with a choir joining in for the finale. After the climax of the piece, the final phrase incorporates the melody of "Dearly Beloved".

The Last Light[edit]

First track[edit]

The Last Light

The first section of this composition incorporates elements of "Organization XIII" and the first movement of "Darkness of the Unknown". This part is an intense battle theme, with strings, brass, piano, and percussion. The latter half of the track has a forlorn feel, with flute and clarinet replacing the brass and percussion of the first half.

Second track[edit]

The Last Light

This track is an arrangement of "Musique pour la tristesse de Xion" with elements of "Organization XIII". It is a flowing piece led by flute, clarinet, strings, and piano.

More to Seek[edit]

More to Seek

This is an arrangement of "Organization XIII". While initially dark, the tone of the piece becomes calmer – almost sad – as the track progresses.

A First Surge of Emotion[edit]

A First Surge of Emotion

This is an arrangement of "Organization XIII". It has a distorted feel throughout, and the first section accentuates this tone by playing primarily in the lower register.

Good-bye, Sora[edit]

Good-bye, Sora

This track is an arrangement of "Xehanort". There is constant natural percussion moving the piece forward, and the melody is played in a higher register. Increasingly frantic orchestra hits signal the piece's conclusion.

Kingdom Hearts[edit]

First track[edit]

Kingdom Hearts

This is an original arrangement based on various elements of "Destati". The piece incorporates a few notes from "Kairi", which lead into a moment of calm before the piece crescendos back into the climactic "Destati" introduction on strings and organ.

Second track[edit]

Kingdom Hearts

This piece is an initially delicate arrangement of "The Key of Darkness". As the piece progresses, the string section is joined by organ, percussion, choir, and brass for a foreboding conclusion.

Third track[edit]

Kingdom Hearts

This track begins with a piano phrase which uses the melody of "Musique pour la tristesse de Xion". The piece then transitions into an arrangement of "Always on My Mind", followed by an original melody, and finally a triumphant conclusion based on "Dearly Beloved".

The Plan[edit]

The Plan

This is primarily an arrangement of "Organization XIII", although the introduction is based on "Destati". Certain portions of the track incorporate a string rhythm similar to that of the "Organization XIII" arrangement introduced in the cutscene "Xigbar's Admonition". Instrumentation consists of piano, strings, and choir.

Long Awaited Showdown[edit]

Long Awaited Showdown

The introduction to this track is an original composition that features piano, strings, timpani, and low woodwinds. About 45 seconds into the piece, the piano line begins to incorporate elements of the first movement of "Darkness of the Unknown", the melody of which is picked up by an organ shortly thereafter. The next section of the piece is based on "Organization XIII". The piece ends with a tension-building sting from the string section identical to that used in the cutscene "The Last Light".

Roxas's Heart[edit]

Roxas's Heart

This track is a sorrowful composition that grows more hopeful as it progresses. The piece features the melodies of "Organization XIII", "Kairi" and "Dearly Beloved".

The Final Key[edit]

First track[edit]

The Final Key

This piece begins with the melody of "Musique pour la tristesse de Xion" before shifting into a section based on "Roxas". It maintains the wistful tone of both original songs.

Second Track[edit]

The Final Key

The first part of this piece is shared with the first track in the cutscene "The Last Light" and, to a lesser degree, "Long Awaited Showdown". This piece continues to expand further on the melody of the first movement of "Darkness of the Unknown", incorporating parts of "Organization XIII" as well. This section builds up until a sudden pause about halfway through the track. The next section is a darker arrangement which uses elements of "Sora", dipping into a somber tone before the conclusion.

The Sigil[edit]

First track[edit]

The Sigil

This is a short composition, about 25 seconds long. It is a strong arrangement of "Roxas" that gradually crescendos to the climax at the end of the piece, which subtly incorporates elements of "Organization XIII" in a similar manner to "Hearts as One".

Second track[edit]

The Sigil

This track is an original composition that incorporates elements of many different tracks: "Kairi", "Roxas", "Sora", "Organization XIII", and "Musique pour la tristesse de Xion". It is a flowing piece that features piano, strings, flute, clarinet, and various percussion instruments.

Battle of the Guardians[edit]

Battle of the Guardians

This is a tense and ominous piece that centers around the descending pattern of "Replicas". It is led by strings with flute support, while brass and percussion join in as the piece crescendos.

Sora and Kairi[edit]

Sora and Kairi

The first part of this track has an ethereal feel, with synth, wind chimes, piano, and light strings. The second half, based on "Destati", is significantly faster and more aggressive. Strings and horns push the piece forward, with percussion joining at the end.

Connecting Hearts[edit]

First track[edit]

Connecting Hearts

This track begins with a section based on "Guardians of Light". The piece then accelerates, transitioning into a section based on "Dearly Beloved" before slowing down once more for the finale. Overall, it is an light and excited composition.

Second track[edit]

Connecting Hearts

This is a conclusive arrangement of "Link to All" with an emphasis on string rhythms and brass fanfare.

Sora and Yozora[edit]

Sora and Yozora

This is an original composition with a calm, almost weightless feel. Following an introduction led by a female voice, the piece has a lot of emptiness. There is a soft piano melody which loosely quotes the melody of "Sora". The conclusion of the piece has a fuller sound, adding bursts of energy to an otherwise serene track.

I've Been Having These Weird Thoughts Lately[edit]

I've Been Having These Weird Thoughts Lately
No proper recording of this track exists.

This is a solemn composition that incorporates elements of "Nachtflügel" on violin. The conclusion of the piece features the melody of "Dearly Beloved", ending on a pensive note. Instrumentation is primarily led by strings and piano, while the introduction uses vocals as well.

Like, Is Any of This for Real or Not?[edit]

Like, Is Any of This for Real or Not?
No proper recording of this track exists.

This composition mirrors that of "I've Been Having These Weird Thoughts Lately". The first section has more focus on piano, likewise incorporating parts of "Nachtflügel". The ending section resolves the melody of "Dearly Beloved", contributing to a more complete and satisfied tone.

Quadratum (Data Greeting)[edit]

Quadratum (Data Greeting)

This is a calmer arrangement of "Nachtflügel" with similar instrumentation to the original. It is the field theme of Quadratum in the Data Greeting mode.

Notes and references[edit]

  1. ^ See Removed content for more information.
  2. ^ Originally "Missing You" prior to the 1.07 update.
  3. ^ Originally the Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep version of "The Key of Darkness" prior to the 1.07 update.