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==Composers== | ==Composers== | ||
===Yoko Shimomura=== | ===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 {{w|Kaoru Wada}}, | 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 {{w|Kaoru Wada}}, and Shimomura has also collaborated with Natsumi Kameoka and Sachiko Miyano to orchestrate her ''Kingdom Hearts III'' songs. | ||
===Takeharu Ishimoto=== | ===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 feel "cool".<ref>''''' | 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 feel "cool".<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><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> 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=== | ||
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===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''=== | ===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''=== | ||
<ref>''''' | ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'' introduced Takeharu Ishimoto and Tsuyoshi Sekito as composers, although Yoko Shimomura was still responsible for the majority of the 53 songs in the original soundtrack. Of the 7 songs added in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix]]'', Shimomura created 6 of them, while the final song was a new arrangement of one of her songs by Keiji Kawamori. This was also the first game to use streamed audio, allowing for a far higher sound quality in the base game.<ref name="stream">'''''Dengeki PlayStation Interview''''', '''Yoko Shimomura''': "Birth by Sleep onward uses streaming, where the recorded source audio is inserted, so the HD versions don't need anything in particular to be processed." (Translation by [https://www.kh13.com/news/dengeki-playstation-features-10-page-kingdom-hearts-hd-28-final-chapter-prologue-segment-includes-interview-with-yoko-shimomura goldpanner])</ref> As such, tracks originating in prior games were given new arrangements that took advantage of the system's audio capabilities; however, these 14 updated tracks were excluded from the soundtrack. | ||
<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> | {{sec-stub}}<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> | ||
In addition to three miscellaneous event and mini-game themes, Takeharu Ishomoto composed all of the songs related to [[Vanitas]], creating a compositional throughline that ties together the character and his themes. Meanwhile, Tsuyoshi Sekito worked primarily on mini-game themes and new arrangements of world themes. Instead of unifying his tracks with a separate musical identity, Sekito focused on creating arrangements and compositions that would mesh with the existing ''Kingdom Hearts'' soundscape.<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''=== | ||
Unlike other HD releases, the soundtrack of ''[[Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD]]'' is unchanged from the original (with the exception of borrowing new arrangements of "[[A Very Small Wish]]" and "[[Monstrous Monstro]]" from ''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX'').<ref | Unlike other HD releases, the soundtrack of ''[[Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD]]'' is unchanged from the original (with the exception of borrowing new arrangements of "[[A Very Small Wish]]" and "[[Monstrous Monstro]]" from ''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX'').<ref name="stream" /> | ||
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===''Kingdom Hearts III''=== | ===''Kingdom Hearts III''=== | ||
<ref>'''''Dissidia FF NT Soundtrack Release Commemorative Interview''''', '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "You [Takeharu Ishimoto] have been working on some music and various soundtracks for the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series, but now you've decided to work together with Mr. Sekito (Tsuyoshi) on '''Kingdom Hearts III''' music. Up until now the number of songs have been increasing, and because we need songs that form and go along with important battles, I hope you keep continuing with us." (Translation by [https://www.kh13.com/news/toshihisa-ishimoto-and-tsuyoshi-sekito-revealed-to-be-working-alongisde-yoko-shimomura-on-music-for-kingdom-hearts-iii NihonScribe])</ref> | |||
<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> | <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> | ||