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Some specific characters have their own music theme used outside of battle, called "character themes", which almost always use the name of the character as the title of the track. Special tracks played during scripted events, such as cutscenes or mandatory encounters, may be referred to as "event themes". Additionally, some songs may fall into multiple categories under different contexts, while others may not belong to any of these groups. | Some specific characters have their own music theme used outside of battle, called "character themes", which almost always use the name of the character as the title of the track. Special tracks played during scripted events, such as cutscenes or mandatory encounters, may be referred to as "event themes". Additionally, some songs may fall into multiple categories under different contexts, while others may not belong to any of these groups. | ||
==Composers== | |||
===Yoko Shimomura=== | |||
As the primary composer for the series, Yoko Shimomura has created tracks for a wide array of uses; as such, Yoko Shimomura's compositions with respect to the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series are defined in part by their diversity. While her pieces are often characterized by piano and violin, her works throughout the series have included everything from traditional and exotic instrumentation to electric guitar and chiptune foundations. Shimomura's pieces are frequently rearranged by other artists, and Shimomura herself often quotes and re-imagines her old works in new compositions. Many of her pieces have been orchestrated by Kaoru Wada, with Shimomura also collaborating with Natsumi Kameoka and Sachiko Miyano to orchestrate her ''Kingdom Hearts III'' songs. | |||
===Takeharu Ishimoto=== | |||
Takeharu Ishimoto has composed music for many areas of the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series, including world themes, boss themes, event themes, and more. His tracks are straightforward and structured, typically with clear and repeating melodies designed to leave an impression.<ref>'''''Kingdom Hearts Orchestra -World of Tres- Premiere Interview''''', '''Yoko Shimomura''': "Mr. Ishimoto's are straightforward and rocky. Those songs are snappy." (Translation by [https://www.kh13.com/news/kingdom-hearts-iii-composers-discuss-their-experiences-working-on-the-kingdom-hearts-orchestra-world-of-tres-r3031/ Mio-chan and Katie Armstrong])</ref><ref>'''''Dengeki Online''''' (2020-11-18), '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "Ishimoto is involved with the ''Dissidia'' series, as well as ''The World Ends with You''. He's great in creating cool-looking songs." (Translation by [https://www.kh13.com/news/dengeki-interview-with-tetsuya-nomura-about-melody-of-memory-and-the-future-of-the-series-r3452/ Ryuji])</ref> Several of Ishimoto's ''Kingdom Hearts'' pieces have compositional similarities to pieces from ''Final Fantasy'' scores for which Ishimoto was the primary composer, such as ''{{ff|Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia}}''.<ref>'''''Kingdom Hearts Orchestra -World of Tres- Brochure''''', '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "Of late, I had mostly been asking him to take care of Final Fantasy-related titles and I felt a lot of his composers{{sic}} were leaning too much in that direction. It's perfectly understandable, but still, I remember requesting multiple retakes for the Carribean."</ref> Unlike Shimomura's boss themes and event themes, Ishimoto's pieces are never arranged or orchestrated by another artist, with the only exceptions being ''{{ff|Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII}}'''s "CRISIS CORE Theme" (arranged by Sekito as "[[A Date with Fate]]") and his tracks' inclusion in medleys; conversely, Ishimoto infrequently arranges pieces by other composers. Additionally, Ishimoto's tracks are more commonly altered between the in-game version and the official soundtrack release. | |||
===Tsuyoshi Sekito=== | |||
Tsuyoshi Sekito most frequently composes music for [[mini-games]], although he is also responsible for numerous boss themes and world themes. In addition to his original compositions, Sekito has created several new arrangements of Shimomura's pieces. His compositions are typically characterized by an energetic, fast-paced, and exciting mood with many moving pieces, reflecting their use in more lighthearted scenarios.<ref>'''''Dengeki Online''''' (2020-11-18), '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "As for Sekito... his forte is creating bright and cheerful songs." (Translation by Ryuji)</ref><ref>'''''Kingdom Hearts Orchestra -World of Tres- Premiere Interview''''', '''Yoko Shimomura''': "Mr. Sekito's songs contain many elements. It feels like there is a lot of stuff moving in and out. It leaves an impression of something that is very elaborate. Many of the songs he’s in charge of are exciting, even battle themes are bright and cheer me up." (Translation by Mio-chan and Katie Armstrong)</ref> While Sekito often assigns the melody of his pieces to a solo trumpet or a high woodwind doubled by glockenspiel, he is able to compose with instrumentation that can vary from from guitar to folk instruments to synthesized electronic sounds. | |||
==Original soundtracks== | ==Original soundtracks== | ||
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===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''=== | ===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''=== | ||
<ref>'''''[https://www.famitsu.com/news/201102/16040401.html Famitsu Interview]''''' | <ref>'''''[https://www.famitsu.com/news/201102/16040401.html Famitsu Interview]''''' (2011-02-16), '''Yoko Shimomura''': "It's the oldest story in the series, and the main character wasn't Sora, so we were talking about adding a lot of new songs. The music is... generally dark." (Translated)</ref> | ||
<ref>'''''Famitsu Interview''''' | <ref>'''''Famitsu Interview''''' (2011-02-16), '''Tsuyoshi Sekito''': "Rather than trying to bring out my individuality more strongly, I tried to keep the balance with the existing songs while keeping the production points firmly in mind." (Translated)</ref> | ||
===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''=== | ===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''=== | ||
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===''Kingdom Hearts III''=== | ===''Kingdom Hearts III''=== | ||
<ref>'''''[https://www.kh13.com/news/kingdom-hearts-director-tetusya-nomura-and-composer-yoko-shimomura-world-of-tres-brochure-interview-r3179/ Kingdom Hearts Orchestra -World of Tres- | <ref>'''''[https://www.kh13.com/news/kingdom-hearts-director-tetusya-nomura-and-composer-yoko-shimomura-world-of-tres-brochure-interview-r3179/ Kingdom Hearts Orchestra -World of Tres- Brochure]''''', '''Yoko Shimomoura''': "Up until KHII, we were using internal sound sources. We started using streaming technology from BBS, and this time around, the big difference was that we used many songs performed by a live orchestra. Up until now, only several of the instruments in a piece were recorded with live sound, or just the song Dearly Beloved, or just the ending. This time, even the field music was performed by a live orchestra."</ref> | ||
===''Kingdom Hearts Dark Road''=== | ===''Kingdom Hearts Dark Road''=== | ||
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The spin-offs ''[[Kingdom Hearts Mobile]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts Magical Puzzle Clash]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts Digital Painter]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:coded Gummiship Studio]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts Collaboration: Gummi Ship Campaign]]'', and ''[[Kingdom Hearts VR Experience]]'' do not feature any original music. These promotional and companion releases may borrow tracks from full ''Kingdom Hearts'' titles – for instance, ''Kingdom Hearts Mobile'' offered ringtones from ''Kingdom Hearts'' and ''Kingdom Hearts II'', while ''Kingdom Hearts Magical Puzzle Clash'' used two songs from ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'' – but they do not contribute to the discography of the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series. | The spin-offs ''[[Kingdom Hearts Mobile]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts Magical Puzzle Clash]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts Digital Painter]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:coded Gummiship Studio]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts Collaboration: Gummi Ship Campaign]]'', and ''[[Kingdom Hearts VR Experience]]'' do not feature any original music. These promotional and companion releases may borrow tracks from full ''Kingdom Hearts'' titles – for instance, ''Kingdom Hearts Mobile'' offered ringtones from ''Kingdom Hearts'' and ''Kingdom Hearts II'', while ''Kingdom Hearts Magical Puzzle Clash'' used two songs from ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'' – but they do not contribute to the discography of the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series. | ||
==Arrangements and orchestrations== | ==Arrangements and orchestrations== | ||
*Short blurb about piano collections, orchestral concerts, etc. | *Short blurb about piano collections, orchestral concerts, etc. | ||