"Hand in Hand" is approximately two minutes and twenty-six seconds in ''Kingdom Hearts'', and two minutes and twenty-six seconds in the [[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX|first HD remake]]. In ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories'', the piece is two minutes and forty-one seconds long. In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', the piece is drastically shorter: approximately forty seconds (thirty-nine in the [[Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX|HD remake]]). The piano collections version two minutes and forty-eight seconds.
"Hand in Hand" is approximately two minutes and twenty-six seconds in ''Kingdom Hearts'' and the [[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX|first HD remake]]. In ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories'', the piece is two minutes and forty-one seconds long. In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', the piece is drastically shorter: approximately forty seconds (thirty-nine in the [[Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX|second HD remake]]). The piano collections version is two minutes and forty-eight seconds.
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Regardless of the game, each version has a time signature of 4/4. However, the tempos vary according to the game. In the original ''Kingdom Hearts'', and ''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX'', the piece plays at 148 beats per minute. ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' also plays at this tempo. There is a slight variation between ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories''. The former plays at a tempo of 147 beats per minute, while the latter has a slight increase to 149 beats per minute. In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', the beginning of the track starts out at 149 beats per minute. Halfway through the piece the track suddenly slows down to 91 beats per minute and continues to progressively slow down. This also happens for ''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMix'' and ''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-''. In '''Kingdom Hearts III'', although the tone of the piece is slightly different, it still plays at a consistent tempo of 148 beats per minute. The most notable difference in tempo is heard in ''Kingdom Hearts Union χ'': a comparatively slower tempo of 128 beats per minute.
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For instrumentation, games not in the HD remakes often have some voices covered through electronic means- such as synthesizer. In general, the instrumentation includes: a complete strings section, oboe, trumpet, tuba, snare drum, bass drum, crash cymbals, suspended cymbal, harp, piano, and synthesizer. In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', the following instruments are added: flute, bassoon, French horn, a complete low brass section- trombone, euphonium, and tuba, and timpani. In ''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX'', an electric bass is added to the original instrumentation. In ''Kingdom Hearts III'', a clap-track and ride cymbal<!--? Sounds either like a ride cymbal or an anvil/brake drum-->.
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KHII:very slight (two measures worth) of Dearly Beloved broken rhythm in piano after slowing down then resolving to final chord; version more closely resembles the reprise version instead of just hand to hand.-->
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<--KH3D: Unavailable, YouTube shows the other battle theme Hand to Hand; meaning, if we want to check/catch this, it will have to be during a cutscene/playthrough and intense listening.-->
KHUX:difference in tone entirely; flutes, bassoon, harp, trumpet, complete strings, orchestral bells, oboe, snare drum, less bombastic/percussive heavy, French horn, more mellower in nature-due to double reeds and French horn and lack of percussion parts, piano,
KHIII:discuss variation (like Forze del male)
The piano collections version maintains a time signature of 4/4 and a tempo of 132 beats per minute.<!--Xion:I have the official Piano Collections and Field & Battle sheet music.-->
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==="Hand in Hand -Reprise-"===
==="Hand in Hand -Reprise-"===
"Hand in Hand -Reprise-" is approximately fifty-five seconds long in the original ''Kingdom Hearts'', and fifty-six seconds long in ''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX''. Regardless of the game, the piece has a time signature of 4/4 and a tempo of 148 beats per minute. For instrumentation, both original and HD remake versions include: a complete strings section- violin, viola, cello, and stringed bass, flute, trumpet, French horn, trombone, tuba, snare drum, crash cymbals, suspended cymbal, wind chimes, synthesizer, and piano.
"Hand in Hand" is a musical composition by Yoko Shimomura that is used throughout the Kingdom Hearts series. A second, shorter version of the track, entitled "Hand in Hand -Reprise-" is also used throughout the series. For the reprise, orchestrations were completed by Takahito Eguchi.
"Hand in Hand" is used as the battle theme for Traverse Town, including the card tutorial fight with Leon. While the Kingdom Hearts version of "Hand in Hand -Reprise-" plays in the final cutscene of Reverse/Rebirth mode of Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories, the music was removed in Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories.
Cutscenes
Ending: "Where the Road Leads"[KH CoM] ("Hand in Hand -Reprise-" only)
"Hand is Hand" is used as theme that plays when using Attractions.
Composition
"Hand in Hand"
"Hand in Hand" is approximately two minutes and twenty-six seconds in Kingdom Hearts and the first HD remake. In Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories, the piece is two minutes and forty-one seconds long. In Kingdom Hearts II, the piece is drastically shorter: approximately forty seconds (thirty-nine in the second HD remake). The piano collections version is two minutes and forty-eight seconds.
Regardless of the game, each version has a time signature of 4/4. However, the tempos vary according to the game. In the original Kingdom Hearts, and Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX, the piece plays at 148 beats per minute. Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep also plays at this tempo. There is a slight variation between Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories and Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories. The former plays at a tempo of 147 beats per minute, while the latter has a slight increase to 149 beats per minute. In Kingdom Hearts II, the beginning of the track starts out at 149 beats per minute. Halfway through the piece the track suddenly slows down to 91 beats per minute and continues to progressively slow down. This also happens for Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMix and Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-. In 'Kingdom Hearts III, although the tone of the piece is slightly different, it still plays at a consistent tempo of 148 beats per minute. The most notable difference in tempo is heard in Kingdom Hearts Union χ: a comparatively slower tempo of 128 beats per minute.
For instrumentation, games not in the HD remakes often have some voices covered through electronic means- such as synthesizer. In general, the instrumentation includes: a complete strings section, oboe, trumpet, tuba, snare drum, bass drum, crash cymbals, suspended cymbal, harp, piano, and synthesizer. In Kingdom Hearts II, the following instruments are added: flute, bassoon, French horn, a complete low brass section- trombone, euphonium, and tuba, and timpani. In Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX, an electric bass is added to the original instrumentation. In Kingdom Hearts III, a clap-track and ride cymbal.
<--KH3D: Unavailable, YouTube shows the other battle theme Hand to Hand; meaning, if we want to check/catch this, it will have to be during a cutscene/playthrough and intense listening.-->
KHHD:trumpet fanfare-esque tonguing - multiple tonguing...double;
KHUX:difference in tone entirely; flutes, bassoon, harp, trumpet, complete strings, orchestral bells, oboe, snare drum, less bombastic/percussive heavy, French horn, more mellower in nature-due to double reeds and French horn and lack of percussion parts, piano,
KHIII:discuss variation (like Forze del male)
The piano collections version maintains a time signature of 4/4 and a tempo of 132 beats per minute.
"Hand in Hand -Reprise-"
"Hand in Hand -Reprise-" is approximately fifty-five seconds long in the original Kingdom Hearts, and fifty-six seconds long in Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX. Regardless of the game, the piece has a time signature of 4/4 and a tempo of 148 beats per minute. For instrumentation, both original and HD remake versions include: a complete strings section- violin, viola, cello, and stringed bass, flute, trumpet, French horn, trombone, tuba, snare drum, crash cymbals, suspended cymbal, wind chimes, synthesizer, and piano.
