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|composer=Yoko Shimomura | |composer=Yoko Shimomura | ||
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|tracktitle=Aqua -Mirror Illusion- | |||
|artist=Yuko Komiyama | |||
|composer=Yoko Shimomura | |||
|orchestrator=Tomomichi Takeoka | |||
|length=3:39 | |||
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|tracktitle=Aqua -Dark Dive- | |||
|artist=Yoshiki Nakamura | |||
|composer=Yoko Shimomura | |||
|length=4:00 | |||
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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 III]] | |||
====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 Union χ''=== | |||
;Medals | |||
*{{khux|HD Aqua (EX)|HD Aqua [EX]}} | |||
===''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 | |||
*The Mysterious Tower: "A Fresh Start"<ref>An {{unnamed|kh3|A Fresh Start|unnamed arrangement}}.</ref> | |||
*Dark World: "An Unexpected Encounter", "Too Late", "Braving the Darkness"<ref name="DD" /> | |||
===''Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind''=== | |||
;Battles | |||
*[[Keyblade Graveyard]]: Anti-Aqua<ref name="DD" /> | |||
;Cutscenes | |||
*Keyblade Graveyard: "Aqua's Heart"<ref name="DD" /> | |||
===''Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory''=== | |||
*"KINGDOM HEARTS 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-: Chapter 1" | |||
==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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"Aqua -Mirror Illusion-", in contrast, is a faster-paced, horrific rendition of "Aqua", befitting the [[phantom Aqua]]. It lasts three minutes and 39 seconds in ''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-''. This rendition adds in a countermelody of piano. | |||
"Aqua -Dark Dive-" is a more bombastic rendition that lasts four minutes in ''Kingdom Hearts III''. As with "Aqua -Mirror Illusion-", this piece is a faster rendition dominated by more strings and brass. The main melody is led by a female vocalist, with a second vocalist providing a countermelody. A reference to [[Sora (track)|Sora's theme]] is present during the song. | |||
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==Other appearances== | |||
===''Kingdom Hearts Memorial Music Box''=== | |||
The ''[[Kingdom Hearts Memorial Music Box]]'' website features "Aqua" as one of eight tracks from the ''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX'' soundtrack. The song is represented by Aqua and is accompanied by cutscene images and quotes from Aqua's journey. | |||
==Albums== | ==Albums== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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]]'' | |||
File:Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories- Cover.png|Disc 2, Track 10 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories-]]'' | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Notes and References== | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
{{Music}} | {{Music}} | ||
Latest revision as of 06:20, 8 August 2023
| This article is about the musical theme. You may be looking for the character. |
| Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Aqua | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Arranger | Yoko Shimomura |
| Composer | Yoko Shimomura |
| Length | 2:52 |
| Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage- Aqua -Mirror Illusion- | |
|---|---|
| |
| Arranger | Yuko Komiyama |
| Composer | Yoko Shimomura |
| Orchestrator | Tomomichi Takeoka |
| Length | 3:39 |
| Kingdom Hearts III Aqua -Dark Dive- | |
|---|---|
| |
| Arranger | Yoshiki Nakamura |
| Composer | Yoko Shimomura |
| Length | 4:00 |
"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[edit]
"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[edit]
Aqua's Story[edit]
- Radiant Garden: "A Reluctant Farewell"
- Mysterious Tower: "Grave News", "Unwavering Friendship"
Final Episode[edit]
- "Ventus's Guidance"
- "Home Is Where the Hurt Is"
Kingdom Hearts Union χ[edit]
- Medals
Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-[edit]
- Battles
- Dark World: Phantom Aqua[1]
- Cutscenes
- Dark World: "No Going Back", "Phantoms"[1]
Kingdom Hearts III[edit]
- Battles
- Anti-Aqua[2]
- Cutscenes
- The Mysterious Tower: "A Fresh Start"[3]
- Dark World: "An Unexpected Encounter", "Too Late", "Braving the Darkness"[2]
Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind[edit]
- Battles
- Keyblade Graveyard: Anti-Aqua[2]
- Cutscenes
- Keyblade Graveyard: "Aqua's Heart"[2]
Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory[edit]
- "KINGDOM HEARTS 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-: Chapter 1"
Composition[edit]
"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.
"Aqua -Mirror Illusion-", in contrast, is a faster-paced, horrific rendition of "Aqua", befitting the phantom Aqua. It lasts three minutes and 39 seconds in Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-. This rendition adds in a countermelody of piano.
"Aqua -Dark Dive-" is a more bombastic rendition that lasts four minutes in Kingdom Hearts III. As with "Aqua -Mirror Illusion-", this piece is a faster rendition dominated by more strings and brass. The main melody is led by a female vocalist, with a second vocalist providing a countermelody. A reference to Sora's theme is present during the song.
Other appearances[edit]
Kingdom Hearts Memorial Music Box[edit]
The Kingdom Hearts Memorial Music Box website features "Aqua" as one of eight tracks from the Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX soundtrack. The song is represented by Aqua and is accompanied by cutscene images and quotes from Aqua's journey.
Albums[edit]
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 2, Track 10 in the Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories-
![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)
