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"'''Aqua'''" is a musical | "'''Aqua'''" is a musical composition by Yoko Shimomura that appears in the [[Kingdom Hearts (series)|''Kingdom Hearts'' series]]. It is the character theme of [[Aqua]]. | ||
"'''Aqua -Mirror Illusion-'''" and "'''Aqua -Dark Dive-'''" are new arrangements introduced ''[[Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A Fragmentary Passage-]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]''. These variants are the boss themes of [[Phantom Aqua]] and [[Anti-Aqua]], respectively. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
"Aqua" appears only in cutscenes, while "Aqua -Mirror Illusion-" and "Aqua -Dark Dive-" appear in both cutscenes and boss battles. | |||
===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''=== | |||
*[[Blank Points]] | *[[Blank Points]] | ||
*[[Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-]]: "No Going Back" | |||
====Aqua's Story==== | |||
*[[Radiant Garden]]: "A Reluctant Farewell" | |||
*[[Mysterious Tower]]: "Grave News", "Unwavering Friendship" | |||
====Final Episode==== | |||
*"Ventus's Guidance" | |||
*"Home Is Where the Hurt Is" | |||
===''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-''=== | |||
;Battles: | |||
*[[Dark World]]: Phantom Aqua<ref name="MI">"Aqua -Mirror Illusion-"</ref> | |||
;Cutscenes: | |||
*Dark World: "No Going Back", "Phantoms"<ref name="MI" /> | |||
===''Kingdom Hearts III''=== | |||
;Battles: Anti-Aqua<ref name="DD">"Aqua -Dark Dive-"</ref> | |||
;Cutscenes: | |||
*Realm of Darkness: "An Unexpected Encounter", "Too Late", "Braving the Darkness"<ref name="DD" /> | |||
==Composition== | ==Composition== | ||
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<!--insert second paragraph containing analysis of piece- music theory. Expand better/later.-->The slower nature of this piece creates a well-balanced combination of emotions, one that is spot-on for the character in which it is aptly named. Elements of [[Roxas (track)|Roxas's theme]] can be heard in the harmony; supporting the melody with a moving eighth note passage throughout the piece. The melody follows a simply rhythmic form and is diatonic. The melody mainly follows a step-wise manner, with no disturbing dissonances or intervals. | <!--insert second paragraph containing analysis of piece- music theory. Expand better/later.-->The slower nature of this piece creates a well-balanced combination of emotions, one that is spot-on for the character in which it is aptly named. Elements of [[Roxas (track)|Roxas's theme]] can be heard in the harmony; supporting the melody with a moving eighth note passage throughout the piece. The melody follows a simply rhythmic form and is diatonic. The melody mainly follows a step-wise manner, with no disturbing dissonances or intervals. | ||
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==Notes and References== | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
==Albums== | ==Albums== | ||
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File:Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep and 358 2 Days Original Soundtrack Cover.png|Disc 2, Track 20 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep & 358/2 Days Original Soundtrack]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep & 358/2 Days Original Soundtrack | File:Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep and 358 2 Days Original Soundtrack Cover.png|Disc 2, Track 20 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep & 358/2 Days Original Soundtrack]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep & 358/2 Days Original Soundtrack | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ (Cross) - Original Soundtrack Cover.png|Disc 4, Track 10 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 21 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]]'' | |||
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{{Music}} | {{Music}} | ||
Revision as of 00:05, 9 May 2022
| This article is about the musical theme. You may be looking for the character. |
"Aqua" is a musical composition by Yoko Shimomura that appears in the Kingdom Hearts series. It is the character theme of Aqua.
"Aqua -Mirror Illusion-" and "Aqua -Dark Dive-" are new arrangements introduced Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A Fragmentary Passage- and Kingdom Hearts III. These variants are the boss themes of Phantom Aqua and Anti-Aqua, respectively.
Appearances
"Aqua" appears only in cutscenes, while "Aqua -Mirror Illusion-" and "Aqua -Dark Dive-" appear in both cutscenes and boss battles.
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
Aqua's Story
- Radiant Garden: "A Reluctant Farewell"
- Mysterious Tower: "Grave News", "Unwavering Friendship"
Final Episode
- "Ventus's Guidance"
- "Home Is Where the Hurt Is"
Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-
- Battles
- Dark World: Phantom Aqua[1]
- Cutscenes
- Dark World: "No Going Back", "Phantoms"[1]
Kingdom Hearts III
- Battles
- Anti-Aqua[2]
- Cutscenes
- Realm of Darkness: "An Unexpected Encounter", "Too Late", "Braving the Darkness"[2]
Composition
"Aqua" is approximately two minutes and fifty-two seconds long. It is in the key of D minor, has a time signature of 4/4 time, and is played at a tempo of 60 beats per minute. The entire composition totals twenty measures, including a four measure introduction. Each loop is sixteen measures long. The instrumentation includes: piano, male and female choir "ah's," and a full strings section- violins, violas, cellos, and stringed bass.
The slower nature of this piece creates a well-balanced combination of emotions, one that is spot-on for the character in which it is aptly named. Elements of Roxas's theme can be heard in the harmony; supporting the melody with a moving eighth note passage throughout the piece. The melody follows a simply rhythmic form and is diatonic. The melody mainly follows a step-wise manner, with no disturbing dissonances or intervals. Template:Section-stub
Notes and References
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Aqua -Mirror Illusion-"
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Aqua -Dark Dive-"
Albums
Disc 2, Track 20 in the Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep & 358/2 Days Original Soundtrack
![Disc 4, Track 10 in the Kingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ [Cross] - Original Soundtrack](https://kh.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/d/d9/Kingdom_Hearts_-_III%2C_II.8%2C_Unchained_%CF%87_%26_Union_%CF%87_%28Cross%29_-_Original_Soundtrack_Cover.png/120px-Kingdom_Hearts_-_III%2C_II.8%2C_Unchained_%CF%87_%26_Union_%CF%87_%28Cross%29_-_Original_Soundtrack_Cover.png)
Disc 4, Track 10 in the Kingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ [Cross] - Original Soundtrack
Disc 8, Track 21 in the Kingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ [Cross] - Original Soundtrack
![Disc 4, Track 10 in the Kingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ [Cross] - Original Soundtrack](/File:Kingdom_Hearts_-_III,_II.8,_Unchained_%CF%87_%26_Union_%CF%87_(Cross)_-_Original_Soundtrack_Cover.png)
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