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"'''Treasured Memories'''" is a musical composition by Yoko Shimomura that appears in the [[Kingdom Hearts (series)|''Kingdom Hearts'' series]].
"'''Treasured Memories'''" is a musical composition by Yoko Shimomura that appears in the {{c|Kingdom Hearts|series|''Kingdom Hearts'' series}}.
 
==Development==
An arrangement of "Treasured Memories" appears in the files of ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:coded]]'', mislabeled as "Naminé". In the final game, the ''Kingdom Hearts'' version of "Treasured Memories" plays once in a pre-rendered cutscene, but this compressed arrangement made for the DS is left unused.
 
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==Appearances==
==Appearances==
"Treasured Memories" appears only in cutscenes. It is primarily used during flashbacks and other wistful moments.
===''Kingdom Hearts''===
===''Kingdom Hearts''===
"Treasured Memories" normally plays during flashback cutscenes.
*[[Destiny Islands]]: "This World Has Been Connected"


====Cutscenes====
===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
*[[Destiny Islands]]: "Connected World"
*[[Twilight Town]]:  "Dreams Connected", "The Dream is the Key", "Encounters within a Dream", "A Dream Full of Promises", "A Dream of Goodbyes"
 
====Cutscenes====
*Prologue (Roxas):  "Dreams Connected," "The Dream is the Key," "Encounters within a Dream," "A Dream Full of Promises," "A Dream of Good-byes"


===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''===
*Destiny Islands: "Snarl of Memories", "Xion and Riku"
*Destiny Islands: "Snarl of Memories", "Xion and Riku"


===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
===''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''===
"Treasured Memories" plays during Roxas's story, occurring during the flashback of Sora's memories.
*[[Castle Oblivion]]: "Hidden Memories"
 
===''Kingdom Hearts Union χ''===
*[[Daybreak Town]] (Main Story): "Secret Admirer", "Ephemer & Skuld"
 
===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
*Destiny Islands: "The Paopu Fruit"
 
===''Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory''===
;Cutscenes
*"KINGDOM HEARTS III: Chapter 1"
 
;Menus
*Config


==Composition==
==Composition==
"Treasured Memories" is approximately one minute and forty-five seconds long. It has a time signature of 4/4 time, and a tempo of 96 beats per minute. The piece does not have an introduction or conclusion, allowing for smooth transitions between repeats. Each loop is seventeen measures long. The instrumentation consists of: strings and piano.
"Treasured Memories" is approximately one minute and forty-five seconds long in ''Kingdom Hearts'' and the [[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX|the HD remake]] of ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix''. Regardless of the game, it has a time signature of 4/4 time, and a tempo of 96 beats per minute. The piece does not have an introduction or conclusion, allowing for smooth transitions between repeats. Each loop is seventeen measures long. The instrumentation consists of: violin, viola, and piano.


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Small in instrumentation and rather short in duration, "Treasured Memories" is minimalistic in nature. There are no sudden changes in tempo, meter, or rhythm. A slight tension and "dissonance" is occasionally heard in the lower strings, but other than that, the piece is relatively calm in tone. The piano maintains control of the melody throughout the piece. While there is a perceivable "warmth" and sentimentality to the music, there is also a slight sense of melancholy. Overall, the piece is very reflective and pensive.
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Latest revision as of 17:38, 12 September 2024

Kingdom Hearts
Treasured Memories
Theme Notes.png
Arranger Yoko Shimomura
Composer Yoko Shimormura
Length 1:45
Kingdom Hearts coded
Treasured Memories
Theme Notes.png
Arranger Yoko Shimomura
Composer Yoko Shimomura
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX
Treasured Memories
Theme Notes.png
Arranger Yoko Shimomura
Composer Yoko Shimomura
Length 1:45
Kingdom Hearts Orchestra -World Tour-
Treasured Memories
Theme Notes.png
Arranger Sachiko Miyano
Composer Yoko Shimomura
Length 4:01

"Treasured Memories" is a musical composition by Yoko Shimomura that appears in the Kingdom Hearts series.

Development[edit]

An arrangement of "Treasured Memories" appears in the files of Kingdom Hearts Re:coded, mislabeled as "Naminé". In the final game, the Kingdom Hearts version of "Treasured Memories" plays once in a pre-rendered cutscene, but this compressed arrangement made for the DS is left unused.

"Treasured Memories" (Unused)

Appearances[edit]

"Treasured Memories" appears only in cutscenes. It is primarily used during flashbacks and other wistful moments.

Kingdom Hearts[edit]

Kingdom Hearts II[edit]

  • Twilight Town: "Dreams Connected", "The Dream is the Key", "Encounters within a Dream", "A Dream Full of Promises", "A Dream of Goodbyes"

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days[edit]

  • Destiny Islands: "Snarl of Memories", "Xion and Riku"

Kingdom Hearts Re:coded[edit]

Kingdom Hearts Union χ[edit]

Kingdom Hearts III[edit]

  • Destiny Islands: "The Paopu Fruit"

Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory[edit]

Cutscenes
  • "KINGDOM HEARTS III: Chapter 1"
Menus
  • Config

Composition[edit]

"Treasured Memories" is approximately one minute and forty-five seconds long in Kingdom Hearts and the the HD remake of Kingdom Hearts Final Mix. Regardless of the game, it has a time signature of 4/4 time, and a tempo of 96 beats per minute. The piece does not have an introduction or conclusion, allowing for smooth transitions between repeats. Each loop is seventeen measures long. The instrumentation consists of: violin, viola, and piano.

Small in instrumentation and rather short in duration, "Treasured Memories" is minimalistic in nature. There are no sudden changes in tempo, meter, or rhythm. A slight tension and "dissonance" is occasionally heard in the lower strings, but other than that, the piece is relatively calm in tone. The piano maintains control of the melody throughout the piece. While there is a perceivable "warmth" and sentimentality to the music, there is also a slight sense of melancholy. Overall, the piece is very reflective and pensive.

Albums[edit]