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The two arrangements introduced in ''Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind'', while similar to the original in structure, are drastically different from each other. "The 13th Dilemma -Xigbar-" changes the key to E minor and quickens the tempo considerably. Unlike the original, this arrangement has a more urgent instrumentation, heavily dominated by horns and strings with the woodwinds providing a unique countermelody.
The two arrangements introduced in ''Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind'', while similar to the original in structure, are drastically different from each other. "The 13th Dilemma -Xigbar-" changes the key to E minor and quickens the tempo considerably. Unlike the original, this arrangement has a more urgent instrumentation, heavily dominated by horns and strings with the woodwinds providing a unique countermelody.
An alternate version of this track plays when Sora activates the Showdown Situation Command. This alternate version is a loop of the ostinato that dominates the track, concluding with a finale that triggers when Sora successfully uses Quick Shot.


"The 13th Dilemma -Saïx-" is far closer in arrangement to the original. However, in reflection of Saïx's berserker state, this arrangement is accompanied with an electric guitar, giving the track more of a heavy metal feel.-->
"The 13th Dilemma -Saïx-" is far closer in arrangement to the original. However, in reflection of Saïx's berserker state, this arrangement is accompanied with an electric guitar, giving the track more of a heavy metal feel.-->

Revision as of 03:30, 17 May 2024

Kingdom Hearts II
The 13th Dilemma
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Arranger Yoko Shimomura
Composer Yoko Shimomura
Length 1:59
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX
The 13th Dilemma
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Arranger Yoko Shimomura
Composer Yoko Shimomura
Length 3:37
Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind
The 13th Dilemma -Xigbar-
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Arranger Yuko Komiyama
Composer Yoko Shimomura
Orchestrator Tomomichi Takeoka
Length 6:21
Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind
The 13th Dilemma -Xigbar-
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Arranger Yuko Komiyama
Composer Yoko Shimomura
Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind
The 13th Dilemma -Saïx-
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Arranger Yuki Kishida
Composer Yoko Shimomura
Orchestrator Yuki Kishida
Length 6:17

"The 13th Dilemma" is a musical composition by Yoko Shimomura that appears in Kingdom Hearts II and Kingdom Hearts III. Two new arrangements were introduced in Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind, named "The 13th Dilemma -Xigbar-" and "The 13th Dilemma -Saïx-". It is the boss theme of several Organization XIII members.

Appearances

Kingdom Hearts II

Battles
Cutscenes
  • Hollow Bastion: "Demyx"
  • Beast's Castle: "Belle or the Rose?"
  • The World that Never Was: "Xigbar", "Saïx"

Kingdom Hearts III

Battles
Cutscenes
  • Keyblade Graveyard: "Ansem Retreats"

Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind

Battles
Cutscenes
  • Keyblade Graveyard: "Past Redux: Ansem Retreats"

Composition

Albums

Notes and references

  1. ^ a b If he is the last target remaining
  2. ^ "The 13th Dilemma -Xigbar-"
  3. ^ "The 13th Dilemma -Saïx-"