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[[File:Dive to the Heart (Art).png|thumb|140px|Dive to the Heart artwork.]] | [[File:Dive to the Heart (Art).png|thumb|140px|Dive to the Heart artwork.]] | ||
'''Destati''' is a song featured in | '''"Destati"''' is a song featured in the ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|series}}'' series. Like "[[Dearly Beloved]]", variations of "Destati" are used throughout the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series. | ||
In Italian, Destati means "Awaken", which accompanies the conflict of [[Light]] over [[Darkness]], a major theme in the series | In Italian, Destati means "Awaken", which accompanies the conflict of [[Light]] over [[Darkness]], a major theme in the series. | ||
== | ==Appearances== | ||
===''Kingdom Hearts''=== | |||
*"Destati" was first used in early commercials for ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}''. | |||
===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix''=== | |||
*In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix]]'', "Destati" is heard in "[[A Fragmentary Passage]]". | |||
==Composition== | |||
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===Variations=== | |||
The songs below are based on the main themes of ''Destati''. | The songs below are based on the main themes of ''Destati''. | ||
*''Dive into the Heart -Destati-'' is | *''[[Dive into the Heart -Destati-]]'' is featured as the field theme for [[Dive to the Heart]] in both ''Kingdom Hearts'' and ''Kingdom Hearts II'', as well as when selecting a character in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'' (which fittingly, occurs in the Dive to the Heart). A faster-paced version with the same name was used for the battle theme in ''Kingdom Hearts''. | ||
*''[[Fragments of Sorrow]]'' is the battle | *''[[Fragments of Sorrow]]'' is the battle theme in [[End of the World]] in ''Kingdom Hearts'', and for ''Dive to the Heart'' in ''Kingdom Hearts II''. | ||
*''{{c|End of the World|track}}'' is the | *''{{c|End of the World|track}}'' is the field theme for End of the World. | ||
*''[[Guardando Nel Buio]]'' is the boss | *''[[Guardando Nel Buio]]'' is the boss theme for the last battle against [[Game:World of Chaos|World of Chaos]]. | ||
*''[[Darkness of the Unknown]]'', although mainly based on the song ''[[Another Side]]'', contains a brief element from ''Destati'', which plays from the 4:36 to 4:45 mark. This song plays during the final battle against [[Xemnas]]. | *''[[Darkness of the Unknown]]'', although mainly based on the song ''[[Another Side]]'', contains a brief element from ''Destati'', which plays from the 4:36 to 4:45 mark. This song plays during the final battle against [[Xemnas]]. | ||
*''[[Dismiss]]'', the boss | *''[[Dismiss]]'', the boss theme for [[Aqua]]'s final battle against [[Terra-Xehanort]] in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', uses elements from both Destati and [[Fate of the Unknown]]. | ||
*A fuller, bolder version of ''Destati'' appears in ''Drammatica'', which features Yoko Shimomura's most popular works. | *A fuller, bolder version of ''Destati'' appears in ''Drammatica'', which features Yoko Shimomura's most popular works. | ||
*''[[L'Eminenza Oscura I]]'' and ''[[L'Eminenza Oscura II]]'' | *''[[L'Eminenza Oscura I]]'' and ''[[L'Eminenza Oscura II]]'' both contain elements of previous Destati-themed tracks, these being Guardando Nel Buio and Dismiss, respectively. | ||
*''[[My Heart's Descent]]'' is a more subdued, ethereal version of the first part of the original Destati track that plays during [[Riku]]'s literal Dive into Sora's heart right before the battle against the [[Armored Ventus Nightmare]] in ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]''. | *''[[My Heart's Descent]]'' is a more subdued, ethereal version of the first part of the original Destati track that plays during [[Riku]]'s literal Dive into Sora's heart right before the battle against the [[Armored Ventus Nightmare]] in ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]''. | ||
*''[[The Eye of Darkness]]'', the boss | *''[[The Eye of Darkness]]'', the boss theme for [[Riku]]'s final battle against the [[Armored Ventus Nightmare]] in ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'' is a highly percussive remix of the original Destati track, featuring a fuller rhythm section, chimes, and brass, making it sound much grander than the standard theme. | ||
==Lyrics== | ==Lyrics== | ||
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File:Drammatica.png|Disc 1, Track 3 in the ''Drammatica'' Compilation|link=http://www.square-enix.co.jp/music/sem/page/drammatica/main.html | File:Drammatica.png|Disc 1, Track 3 in the ''Drammatica'' Compilation|link=http://www.square-enix.co.jp/music/sem/page/drammatica/main.html | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*According to ''Kingdom Hearts'' Ultimania, Destati is somewhat a "cursed song." Since the chorus is often used in other pieces, whenever the chorus is loaded by Square Enix staff, something bad happens, an example being the entire building's electricity getting cut off.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts Ultimania]]''''', [http://kh-ultimania.livejournal.com/6608.html interview] with Sound Team; '''Yoko Shimomura''': "In the beginning and ending of the game, there is a song with a chorus. That chorus is a phrase that expresses the dark side of Kingdom Hearts, and it was used in several songs. However, once we tried loading the chorus data in when we were creating the songs, something bad would happen. The worst thing that happened was when the electricity to the building was cut off."</ref> | *According to ''Kingdom Hearts'' Ultimania, Destati is somewhat a "cursed song." Since the chorus is often used in other pieces, whenever the chorus is loaded by Square Enix staff, something bad happens, an example being the entire building's electricity getting cut off.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts Ultimania]]''''', [http://kh-ultimania.livejournal.com/6608.html interview] with Sound Team; '''Yoko Shimomura''': "In the beginning and ending of the game, there is a song with a chorus. That chorus is a phrase that expresses the dark side of Kingdom Hearts, and it was used in several songs. However, once we tried loading the chorus data in when we were creating the songs, something bad would happen. The worst thing that happened was when the electricity to the building was cut off."</ref> | ||
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"Destati" is a song featured in the Kingdom Hearts series. Like "Dearly Beloved", variations of "Destati" are used throughout the Kingdom Hearts series.
In Italian, Destati means "Awaken", which accompanies the conflict of Light over Darkness, a major theme in the series.
Appearances
Kingdom Hearts
- "Destati" was first used in early commercials for Kingdom Hearts.
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix
- In Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix, "Destati" is heard in "A Fragmentary Passage".
Composition
Variations
The songs below are based on the main themes of Destati.
- Dive into the Heart -Destati- is featured as the field theme for Dive to the Heart in both Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts II, as well as when selecting a character in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep (which fittingly, occurs in the Dive to the Heart). A faster-paced version with the same name was used for the battle theme in Kingdom Hearts.
- Fragments of Sorrow is the battle theme in End of the World in Kingdom Hearts, and for Dive to the Heart in Kingdom Hearts II.
- End of the World is the field theme for End of the World.
- Guardando Nel Buio is the boss theme for the last battle against World of Chaos.
- Darkness of the Unknown, although mainly based on the song Another Side, contains a brief element from Destati, which plays from the 4:36 to 4:45 mark. This song plays during the final battle against Xemnas.
- Dismiss, the boss theme for Aqua's final battle against Terra-Xehanort in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, uses elements from both Destati and Fate of the Unknown.
- A fuller, bolder version of Destati appears in Drammatica, which features Yoko Shimomura's most popular works.
- L'Eminenza Oscura I and L'Eminenza Oscura II both contain elements of previous Destati-themed tracks, these being Guardando Nel Buio and Dismiss, respectively.
- My Heart's Descent is a more subdued, ethereal version of the first part of the original Destati track that plays during Riku's literal Dive into Sora's heart right before the battle against the Armored Ventus Nightmare in Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance.
- The Eye of Darkness, the boss theme for Riku's final battle against the Armored Ventus Nightmare in Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance is a highly percussive remix of the original Destati track, featuring a fuller rhythm section, chimes, and brass, making it sound much grander than the standard theme.
Lyrics
Original Italian lyricsDestati! Destati! Le porte verranno schiuse È giunta l'ora! Su rimembra tu trepida! Destati! Destati! E ancora una volta Su rimembra tu trepida! Eh? Come? Non lo vuoi!? |
English translationWake up! Wake up! they will open the doors The time has come! Come on, remember you who are anxious! Wake up! Wake up! And once again Come on, remember you who are anxious! Eh? What? You don't want it? |
Albums
Disc 2, Track 35 in the Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack
- Drammatica.png
Disc 1, Track 3 in the Drammatica Compilation
Trivia
- According to Kingdom Hearts Ultimania, Destati is somewhat a "cursed song." Since the chorus is often used in other pieces, whenever the chorus is loaded by Square Enix staff, something bad happens, an example being the entire building's electricity getting cut off.[1]
Notes and references
- ^ Kingdom Hearts Ultimania, interview with Sound Team; Yoko Shimomura: "In the beginning and ending of the game, there is a song with a chorus. That chorus is a phrase that expresses the dark side of Kingdom Hearts, and it was used in several songs. However, once we tried loading the chorus data in when we were creating the songs, something bad would happen. The worst thing that happened was when the electricity to the building was cut off."
