Boss Music
Boss Music is used numerous times in the Kingdom Hearts series to indicate that the current battle is with a boss. Most Boss Music is fast-paced and sends a theme of evil or tension. Usually the same song would be used in different boss battles to show the connection between them, e.g. "Shrouding Dark Cloud" is mostly associated with Heartless Bosses and "Squirming Evil" is used commonly for Disney Bosses in Kingdom Hearts.
Arabian Dream
| Arabian Dream |
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Arabian Dream is introduced in Kingdom Hearts. It is the battle theme in Agrabah and is also used in a single boss battle.
- Heard while fighting
The Deep End
| The Deep End |
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The Deep End is a boss theme that plays throughout the game, in rather intense battles.
- Heard while fighting
- Rock Titan in Olympus Coliseum
- Ice Titan in Olympus Coliseum
- Kurt Zisa in Agrabah
- Ursula (Giant) in Atlantica
- Maleficent (Dragon) in Hollow Bastion
- Ansem, Seeker of Darkness (first battle) in End of the World
Destiny's Force
| Destiny's Force |
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Destiny's Force, though commonly associated with fighting a Darkside, plays in a variety of occasions.
- Heard while fighting
- Darkside in Destiny Islands, End of the World
- Opposite Armor in Traverse Town
- Jafar (Genie) in Agrabah
- Parasite Cage (second battle) in Monstro
- Oogie's Manor in Halloween Town
- Phantom in Neverland
- Behemoth in Hollow Bastion
Dive into the Heart -Destati-
| Dive into the Heart -Destati- |
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Dive into the Heart -Destati-, a notable reorchestration of Destati, plays throughout Sora's Awakening, climaxing during the fight against a Darkside.
- Heard while fighting
- Darkside in Awakening
Forze del Male
| Forze del Male |
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Forze del Male is a boss them associated with Ansem, Seeker of Darkness, as it plays in two fights against him.
- Heard while fighting
- Riku (second battle) in Hollow Bastion
- Ansem, Seeker of Darkness (second battle) in End of the World
Guardando nel buio
| Guardando nel buio |
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Guardando nel buio, another notable reorchestration of Destati, plays while fighting the World of Chaos.
- Heard while fighting
- World of Chaos in End of the World
Having a Wild Time
| Having a Wild Time |
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Having a Wild Time, while normally the battle theme of Deep Jungle, also plays during two boss battles.
- Heard while fighting
Night of Fate
| Night of Fate |
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Night of Fate, also the battle theme of Destiny Islands and Traverse Town (in the first visit), plays while battling Leon.
- Heard while fighting
- Leon in Traverse Town
A Night on the Bare Mountain
| A Night on the Bare Mountain |
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A Night on Bare Mountain, originally composed by Modest Mussorgsky, is rearranged as a boss theme for Chernabog.
- Heard while fighting
- Chernabog in End of the World
One-Winged Angel (from FINAL FANTASY VII)
| One-Winged Angel (from FINAL FANTASY VII) |
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One-Winged Angel (from FINAL FANTASY VII), which originally played during the final battle against Safer Sephiroth, is rearranged for the fight against Sephiroth.
- Heard while fighting
- Sephiroth in Olympus Coliseum
Scherzo di Notte
| Scherzo di Notte |
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Scherzo di Notte, normally the battle theme of Hollow Bastion, plays during one boss battle as well.
- Heard while fighting
- Riku (first battle) in Hollow Bastion
Shrouding Dark Cloud
| Shrouding Dark Cloud |
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Shrouding Dark Cloud plays frequently, and is most commonly associated with Heartless battles.
- Heard while fighting
- Guard Armor in Traverse Town
- Trickmaster in Wonderland
- Cloud (first battle) in Olympus Coliseum
- Pot Centipede in Agrabah
- Parasite Cage (first battle) in Monstro
- AntiSora in Neverland
Spooks of Halloween Town
| Spooks of Halloween Town |
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Spooks of Halloween Town, normally the battle theme of Halloween Town, plays during a single boss battle as well.
- Heard while fighting
- Lock, Shock, and Barrel in Halloween Town
Squirming Evil
| Squirming Evil |
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Squirming Evil is commonly associated with bosses from the Disney mythos.
- Heard while fighting
- Cerberus (first battle) in Olympus Coliseum
- Hades in Olympus Coliseum
- Clayton (second battle) in Deep Jungle
- Jafar in Agrabah
- Ursula in Atlantica
- Oogie Boogie in Halloween Town
- Captain Hook in Neverland
- Maleficent in Hollow Bastion
- Chernabog in End of the World[1]
To Our Surprise
| To Our Surprise |
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To Our Surprise, besides being Wonderland's battle theme, plays during a single boss battle.
- Heard while fighting
- Queen of Hearts, Card Soldiers, and Crank Tower in Wonderland
Kingdom Hearts Final Mix
Disappeared
| Disappeared |
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Disappeared is a haunting boss theme that plays during the battle against an unknown opponent.
- Heard while fighting
- Unknown in Hollow Bastion
Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories
Face It!
| Face It! |
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Face It!, comprising primarily of cellos, an organ, and a timpani, plays during a select few boss battles.
- Heard while fighting
The Fight for My Friends
| The Fight for My Friends |
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The Fight for My Friends plays frequently throughout the game during multiple boss encounters.
- Heard while fighting
- Hades in Olympus Coliseum
- Jafar (Genie) in Agrabah
- Oogie Boogie in Halloween Town
- Ursula in Atlantica (Sora's Story)
- Captain Hook in Neverland
- Maleficent (Dragon) in Hollow Bastion
The Force in You
| The Force in You |
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The Force in You is a boss theme associated with the Riku Replica, as it only plays during battles against him.
- Heard while fighting
Graceful Assassin
| Graceful Assassin |
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Graceful Assassin, also Marluxia's title in Organization XIII, plays while Sora fights his illusion in the first of two battles against him.
- Heard while fighting
- Fake Marluxia in Castle Oblivion
Revenge of Chaos
| Revenge of Chaos |
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Revenge of Chaos, a brass-heavy song, plays during the final boss of Reverse/Rebirth against Ansem, Seeker of Darkness.
- Heard while fighting
- Ansem, Seeker of Darkness in Castle Oblivion
Scythe of Petals
| Scythe of Petals |
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Scythe of Petals, referring to Marluxia's weapon, plays during the final battle against him.
- Heard while fighting
- Marluxia (Second Form) in Castle Oblivion
Struggle Away
| Struggle Away |
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Struggle Away, a recurring boss theme, plays in various battles in the recreated worlds Sora and Riku visit.
- Heard while fighting
- Guard Armor in Traverse Town
- Trickmaster in Wonderland
- Parasite Cage in Monstro
- Darkside in Destiny Islands
To Our Surprise
| To Our Surprise |
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To Our Surprise, besides being Wonderland's battle theme, plays during a single boss battle.
- Heard while fighting
- Card Soldiers in Wonderland
The 13th Struggle
| The 13th Struggle |
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The 13th Struggle is the boss theme associated with members of Organization XIII, playing solely during fights against them.
- Heard while fighting
- Axel in Castle Oblivion
- Larxene in Castle Oblivion
- Vexen in Castle Oblivion, Twilight Town
- Larxene in Castle Oblivion
- Lexaeus in Castle Oblivion
Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories
Go for It!
| Go for It! |
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Go for It!, besides being Olympus Coliseum's battle theme, plays during a single boss battle.
- Heard while fighting
- Cloud in Olympus Coliseum
Lord of the Castle
| Lord of the Castle |
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Lord of the Castle, a bold orchestral theme featuring a bold piano arpeggio, plays as the new final boss theme.
- Heard while fighting
- Marluxia (Third Form) in Castle Oblivion
The 13th Struggle
| The 13th Struggle |
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The 13th Struggle is the boss theme associated with members of Organization XIII, playing solely during fights against them.
- Heard while fighting
- Zexion in Destiny Islands
Kingdom Hearts II
The Corrupted
| The Corrupted |
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The Corrupted plays during a multitude of battles in Sora's second journeys to each world.
- Heard while fighting
- Storm Rider in Land of Dragons
- Grim Reaper (second battle) in Port Royal
- The Experiment in Halloween Town
- Groundshaker in The Pride Lands
- Hostile Program in Space Paranoids
Dance to the Death
| Dance to the Death |
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Dance to the Death plays during a select few bosses during the game.
- Heard while fighting
- Possessor/Thresholder in Beast's Castle
- Shadow Stalker in Beast's Castle
- Prison Keeper and Lock, Shock and Barrel in Halloween Town
Darkness of the Unknown
| Darkness of the Unknown |
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Darkness of the Unknown is comprised of three movements, each played during a different phase of the final boss battle.
- Heard while fighting
- Xemnas (Dragon) (second battle) in The World That Never Was
- Xemnas (Final) in The World That Never Was
Desire for All That Is Lost
| Desire for All That Is Lost |
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Desire for All That Is Lost is a forlorn theme that places strong emphasis on a piano.
- Heard while fighting
- Dark Thorn in Beast's Castle
- Hydra in Olympus Coliseum
- Pete (3rd Battle) in Timeless River
- Volcanic Lord and [[Blizzard Lord}} in Agrabah
Disappeared
| Disappeared |
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Disappeared, a haunting battle theme, plays once again during a battle against Xemnas.
- Heard while fighting
- Xemnas in The World That Never Was
The Encounter
| The Encounter |
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The Encounter is the theme most commonly associated with battles with Disney villains and enemies.
- Heard while fighting
- Hades in Olympus Coliseum
- Jafar (Genie) in Agrabah
- Oogie Boogie in Halloween Town
- Scar in The Pride Lands
- Sark and the MCP in Space Paranoids
A Fight to the Death
| A Fight to the Death |
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A Fight to the Death plays during the battle against Xemnas in his Kingdom Hearts.
- Heard while fighting
- Xemnas (Dragon) in Fight to the Death
- Xemnas (Armor) (first battle) in A Fight to the Death
One-Winged Angel
| One-Winged Angel |
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One-Winged Angel is a theme from Final Fantasy VII. It is used for Sephiroth's boss fight.
- Heard while fighting
Rowdy Rumble
| Rowdy Rumble |
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Rowdy Rumble, a fast-paced song, plays during a number of fast-paced boss battles.
- Heard while fighting
- Pete (first battle) in Olympus Coliseum
- Pete? in Timeless River
- Pete (second battle) in Timeless River
- Lock, Shock, and Barrel in Halloween Town
- Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed in The Pride Lands
Sinister Shadows
| Sinister Shadows |
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Sinister Shadows, though most prominently played in the Battle of the 1000 Heartless, is also featured in certain boss battles.
- Heard while fighting
- Grim Reaper (first battle) in Port Royal
- Sark in Space Paranoids
Tension Rising
| Tension Rising |
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Tension Rising is the theme normally used for battles with Heartless and Nobodies.
- Heard while fighting
- Twilight Thorn in Awakening
- Beast in Beast's Castle
- Demyx (first battle) in Underworld
Vim and Vigor
| Vim and Vigor |
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Vim and Vigor is a melancholy song that plays in a variety of battles.
- Heard while fighting
- Shan Yu in The Land of Dragons
- Cerberus in Olympus Coliseum
- Captain Barbossa and Illuminator in Port Royal
The 13th Dilemma
| The 13th Dilemma |
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The 13th Dilemma is a theme also used for battles with the Organization.
- Heard while fighting
- Demyx (second battle) in Hollow Bastion
- Xaldin in Beast's Castle
- Xigbar in The World That Never Was
- Saïx in The World That Never Was
The 13th Struggle
| The 13th Struggle |
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The 13th Struggle is a theme associated with Organization XIII; in this game especially it is often associated with Axel, due to it being played in both his boss battles.
- Heard while fighting
Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
Darkness of the Unknown
| Darkness of the Unknown |
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Darkness of the Unknown is comprised of three movements, the last of which plays during the battle against the data replica of Xemnas.
- Heard while fighting
Disappeared
| Disappeared |
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Disappeared, a haunting battle theme, plays once again during a battle against Xemnas.
- Heard while fighting
- Xemnas Data's Replica Data in Cavern of Remembrance
The Other Promise
| The Other Promise |
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The Other Promise is a rearrangement of Roxas, playing during his fight with Sora.
- Heard while fighting
- Roxas in The World That Never Was
- Roxas's Replica Data in Cavern of Remembrance
Rage Awakened
| Rage Awakened |
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Rage Awakened is a bold theme, featuring a violin as its most prominent instrument.
- Heard while fighting
The 13th Dilemma
| The 13th Dilemma |
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The 13th Dilemma is a theme also used for battles with the Organization.
- Heard while fighting
- Demyx's Replica Data in Cavern of Remembrance
- Saïx's Replica Data in Cavern of Remembrance
- Xaldin's Replica Data in Cavern of Remembrance
- Xigbar's Replica Data in Cavern of Remembrance
The 13th Reflection
| The 13th Reflection |
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The 13th Reflection is an eerily calm theme used for battles against the Organization members that were felled in Castle Oblivion.
- Heard while fighting
- Vexen's Absent Silhouette and Clone Sora in Agrabah
- Lexaeus's Absent Silhouette in Twilight Town
- Zexion's Absent Silhouette in Olympus Coliseum
- Marluxia's Absent Silhouette in Beast's Castle
- Larxene's Absent Silhouette in Port Royal
- Larxene's Replica Data in Cavern of Remembrance
- Marluxia's Replica Data in Cavern of Remembrance
- Zexion's Replica Data in Cavern of Remembrance
- Lexaeus's Replica Data in Cavern of Remembrance
- Vexen's Replica Data and Clone Sora in Cavern of Remembrance
The 13th Struggle
| The 13th Struggle |
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The 13th Struggle is a theme associated with Organization XIII, prominently featuring an organ and a large brass section.
- Heard while fighting
- Axel's Replica Data in Cavern of Remembrance
- Luxord's Replica Data in Cavern of Remembrance
Notes and references
- ^ In the North American, International, and Final Mix versions, "Night on Bald Mountain" plays during the Chernabog battle.
