Dearly Beloved
| Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories Dearly Beloved | |
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| Arranger | Yoko Shimomura |
| Composer | Yoko Shimomura |
| Length | 2:22 |
| Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Dearly Beloved | |
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| Arranger | Yoko Shimomura |
| Composer | Yoko Shimomura |
| Orchestrator | Kaoru Wada |
| Length | 5:24 |
| Kingdom Hearts χ[chi] Dearly Beloved -Unchained χ Version- | |
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| Arranger | Yoko Shimomura |
| Composer | Yoko Shimomura |
| Length | 3:30 |
| Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover Dearly Beloved -χ Back Cover Version- | |
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| Arranger | Yoko Shimomura |
| Composer | Yoko Shimomura |
| Orchestrator | Sachiko Miyano |
| Length | 2:14 |
| Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory Dearly Beloved -Swing Version- | |
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| Arranger | Yoko Shimomura |
| Composer | Yoko Shimomura |
| Orchestrator | Kaoru Wada |
| Length | 2:57 |
| Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link Dearly Beloved | |
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| Arranger | Tomomichi Takeoka |
| Composer | Yoko Shimomura |
| Orchestrator | Tomomichi Takeoka |
| memória! ~ The Very Best of Yoko Shimomura Dearly Beloved | |
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| Arranger | Hiroyuki Nakayama |
| Composer | Yoko Shimomura |
| Length | 3:30 |
| Kingdom Hearts Tribute Album Dearly Beloved | |
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| Arranger | Suemitsu & The Suemith |
| Composer | Yoko Shimomura |
| Length | 3:11 |
| Kingdom Hearts Concert -First Breath- Dearly Beloved | |
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| Arranger | Kaoru Wada |
| Composer | Yoko Shimomura |
| Length | 4:41 |
| Kingdom Hearts Orchestra -World of Tres- Dearly Beloved from KINGDOM HEARTS III | |
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| Arranger | Kaoru Wada |
| Composer | Yoko Shimomura |
| Length | 2:34 |
"Dearly Beloved" is the opening and main theme of all games in theKingdom Hearts series. Composed forKingdom Hearts by Yoko Shimomura, a version of the piece has been featured in everyKingdom Hearts release to date.
"Dearly Beloved -Reprise-" is a version of "Dearly Beloved" that plays after the credits duringThe End.
For every opening arrangement up untilKingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, the song was listed on the original soundtrack as "Dearly Beloved". TheKingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ [Cross] - Original Soundtrack and subsequent re-releases of earlier soundtracks include subtitles for each game's arrangement, such as "Dearly Beloved -KINGDOM HEARTS III Version-" and "Dearly Beloved -KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep Version-".
Story[edit]
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance[edit]
In their journey through theSleeping Worlds,Sora andRiku both encounter a younger version ofMickey inSymphony of Sorcery. The King is not yet able to control his magical power, causing great havoc with his spells. Both Sora and Riku are tasked with retrieving Sound Ideas in order to rid a musical book of darkness and returnYen Sid's tower to normal.
Ultimately, the Keyblade wielders return with the Sound Ideas. The first Sound Idea retrieved is a string harmony, while the second is the main piano melody of "Dearly Beloved".[1] Mickey informs each wielder that one Sound Idea is not enough; having faith in each other, Sora's and Riku's Sound Ideas appear in the other's worlds. When combined, they create a powerful song that frees Mickey and restores the world, allowing Sora to confront theNightmare within the musical book.
Appearances[edit]
"Dearly Beloved" plays in the opening menu of everyKingdom Hearts game to date. Likewise, either "Dearly Beloved" or "Dearly Beloved -Reprise-" plays during the ending screen, The End. The song also appears in a few cutscenes.
Kingdom Hearts Re:coded[edit]
- "One Last Mystery"
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep[edit]
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance[edit]
Sora's Story[edit]
- Symphony of Sorcery: "The Duet"[3], "The Apprentice Practices"[3]
Riku's Story[edit]
- Symphony of Sorcery: "The Duet"[3]
- Mysterious Tower: "Into Sora's Slumber"[4]
Kingdom Hearts Union χ[edit]
- Medals
- HD Sora & Kairi [EX][5]
- HD King Mickey[6]
- HD Ira [EX][7]
- HD Invi [EX][7]
- HD Aced [EX][7]
- HD Gula [EX][7]
- HD Ava [EX][7]
- Cutscenes
- Daybreak Town (Main Story): "The Power of Friendship", "To Other Worlds", "The Foretellers' Chamber", "One Last Wish", "Goodnight"
Kingdom Hearts III[edit]
- Secret Forest: "Talking on Paper"[8]
Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory[edit]
- "KINGDOM HEARTS II: Chapter 5"[9]
Composition[edit]
"Dearly Beloved" contains two distinct melodies comprised out of identical chord structures, allowing them to be layered on top of each other. The second melody was introduced in "Always on My Mind" and was first incorporated into "Dearly Beloved" inKingdom Hearts Chain of Memories. Every game which chronologically occurs afterKingdom Hearts features this secondary melody in its "Dearly Beloved", while games which take place before Sora's adventure omit it. (Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, which occurs beforeKingdom Hearts but heavily connects to Sora, incorporates a statement of "Always on My Mind" but does not feature the pattern in the melody of the arrangment.)[10][11]
Kingdom Hearts[edit]
InKingdom Hearts, the main melody is performed as a piano solo with a synthesized choral background. The originalKingdom Hearts included the sound of ocean waves behind the instrumentation, and while still present in-game, the background sounds were not carried over to theKingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX album recording. This version is also used in the opening menu ofKingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX. It has a 4/4 time signature and a tempo of 66 beats per minute.
"Dearly Beloved -Reprise-" features a bell solo with pizzicato strings as support.
Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories[edit]
TheKingdom Hearts Chain of Memories version contains the original melody played on thecelesta, along with the secondary melody played by a synthesizer. InKingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories, the primary melody is moved to piano and secondary melody to celesta, and both versions include choral support. The arrangement is overall similar to the original "Dearly Beloved". While composing the track, the game's themes of connected memories and timelines inspired Shimomura's use of "Always on My Mind" and the piece's overall tone.[12][13]
Kingdom Hearts II[edit]
TheKingdom Hearts II version transformed "Dearly Beloved" into a full orchestral piece, featuring a piano solo carrying the main melody and various woodwind solos building the secondary melody. It is in a 4/4 time signature and has a tempo of 58 beats per minute.
"Dearly Beloved -Reprise-" once again contains both melodies, arranged for piano by Kaoru Wada. It is played as a simple piano solo.
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days[edit]
In theKingdom Hearts 358/2 Days arrangement, a flute brings the secondary melody to the foreground, while a piano plays the original melody behind it with accompanying strings. The tone of this version is sad and wistful and invokes a sense of longing, a parallel toRoxas's tragic story.[14] The tempo is 58 beats per minute.
Kingdom Hearts Re:coded[edit]
Kingdom Hearts Re:coded contains a slightly faster version of the original "Dearly Beloved" theme. It features both the first and second melodies with pizzicato string support. This arrangement has a lighthearted and playful tone, mirroring the tone of the game.[15]
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep[edit]
The version introduced inKingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep is also used inKingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-. The tempo is 56 beats per minute. This is an orchestral arrangement of "Dearly Beloved". It still features a piano, as with the previous games, but it also includes a violin solo with some added original melody. This is the first arrangement to alter the chord structure ofDearly Beloved, albeit briefly. It is an emotional arrangement, with both melancholy and vigor, reflecting the tone of the game.[16]
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance[edit]
TheKingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance version of "Dearly Beloved" was arranged by Yoko Shimomura, as with the other games, while the performance was orchestrated and conducted by Kaoru Wada. It retains the original theme with pianos, violins, glockenspiel, and plucked violins. The melody is then passed to flute, followed by a colorful waltz-like part which includes a tambourine and quick clarinet ornaments. Unlike other versions, it also switches between a 4/4 and 3/4 time signature – a reference to the "3D" in the title, according to Yoko Shimomura.
In Symphony of Sorcery, the version of "Dearly Beloved" formed by Sora's and Riku's Sound Ideas is far simpler. It only features the main melody, played on piano, and a simple string backing. This arrangement is inspired by the original "Dearly Beloved" fromKingdom Hearts, with the string part imitating the original's synthesized choral harmony.
Kingdom Hearts χ[edit]
TheKingdom Hearts χ arrangement begins with a unique piano section over a soft choir; here, notes of the primary melody play at half the regular frequency. It then transitions into a light and upbeat section prominently featuring mallet instruments, with support provided by strings. This arrangement is the first arrangement to not incorporate the secondary melody since its introduction inKingdom Hearts Chain of Memories.
This arrangement begins with a tempo of 60 beats per minute. At 55 seconds in, when the light and upbeat section begins, it is at a tempo of 150 beats per minute. This arrangement has a time signature of 4/4.
Kingdom Hearts Union χ[edit]
The version used inKingdom Hearts Union χ version is also used inKingdom Hearts Dark Road. This arrangement is characterized by heavy usage of strings: the main melody is plucked, while the secondary melody and a steady background section are bowed. A new descending piano pattern also repeats throughout the arrangement.
The credits ofKingdom Hearts Union χ andKingdom Hearts Dark Road feature a new version of "Dearly Beloved". It incorporates elements from the arrangements fromKingdom Hearts,Kingdom Hearts χ,Kingdom Hearts Union χ, andKingdom Hearts III, as well as "Dearly Beloved -Forest Memory-". There are also compositional similarities to theKingdom Hearts χ Back Cover arrangement.
Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover[edit]
InKingdom Hearts χ Back Cover, the piece begins with a low piano backed by strings. Bells and a clarinet are added as the piece crescendos, while still maintaining a somber tone throughout.
Kingdom Hearts III[edit]
The arrangement of "Dearly Beloved" inKingdom Hearts III by Yoko Shimomura and Yui Morishita is apiano concerto. Tetsuya Nomura ordered it to be based on theTranscendental Études, a series of twelve compositions for piano byFranz Liszt. It is approximately two minutes and thirty-four seconds long. The tempo fluctuates throughout the piece; the main body of the song is 77 beats per minute. The melody in the introduction of the piece is different from any of the arrangements prior until the moment it becomes its usual melody.[17][18] While initially relaxed and calm, this arrangement gradually builds up to a triumphant ending.
"Dearly Beloved -Forest Memory-" is a version that appears inKingdom Hearts III and is more prominently featured inKingdom Hearts III Re Mind. This version has the main melody on piano and the second melody on strings; the main distinguishing feature of this arrangement is the supporting flute ornaments. In addition, the arrangement subtly quotes the melodies of "Roxas", "Ventus", and "Musique pour la tristesse de Xion".
Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory[edit]
Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory features an upbeat iteration of "Dearly Beloved" that retains the original theme played on piano and trumpets. This version takes influence from jazz.
Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link[edit]
Tomomichi Takeoka arranged and orchestrated theKingdom Hearts Missing-Link version of the track, marking the first time Yoko Shimomura did not arrange the title theme. Like the arrangements of theχ series, it does not feature the secondary melody. The piece is upbeat with prominent vocals, stomps, and claps. New rhythmic patterns and melodic phrases are used throughout the piece, and the second half incorporates the swing rhythm of theKingdom Hearts Melody of Memory version.
Piano Collections Kingdom Hearts[edit]
The version of "Dearly Beloved" included inPiano Collections Kingdom Hearts is arranged by Natsumi Kameoka. This solo piano feature incorporates rhythms from the originalKingdom Hearts arrangement and shares similarities to theKingdom Hearts II version of "Dearly Beloved -Reprise-". While initially simple, it gradually gets more complex as the piece progresses. Overall, it is a very calm arrangement. This version is also used in the opening menu ofKingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX,Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX, andKingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue.
"Concert Paraphrase on 'Dearly Beloved'" is a piano solo, likewise arranged by Natsumi Kameoka. It takes far more liberties with the rhythms and melodies of "Dearly Beloved" while including complex piano runs and several original segments.
memória! ~ The Very Best of Yoko Shimomura[edit]
This version of "Dearly Beloved" was arranged by Yoko Shimomura and Hiroyuki Nakayama and performed as a piano duet. The introduction of this arrangement is based on "March Caprice for Piano and Orchestra". It is a very complex arrangement and features a brief change in time signature (from 4/4 to 3/4).
Kingdom Hearts Tribute Album[edit]
The arrangement featured in theKingdom Hearts Tribute Album was composed bySuemitsu & the Suemith (スエミツ アンド ザ スエミス?, headed by Suemitsu Atsushi (末光篤?)). It is based on the original "Dearly Beloved" and only features the primary melody. The melody is played on piano, while the supporting instrumentation comprises of electronic percussion, synthesizer, and synthesized vocals (including the phrase "Dearly Beloved"), while the arrangement also contains a couple of bass drops. This cover could be described asLo-fi.
Kingdom Hearts Concert -First Breath-[edit]
Arranged by Kaoru Wada, theKingdom Hearts Concert -First Breath- version of "Dearly Beloved" builds upon the themes introduced inKingdom Hearts II,Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep, andKingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance. Piano, flute, clarinet, soft horns, strings, and bells carry the main portion of the piece, while tambourine and other percussion join in for the section in 3/4 time.
Kingdom Hearts Orchestra -World Tour-[edit]
The first wave ofKingdom Hearts Orchestra -World Tour- concerts in 2017 used an arrangement is based off theKingdom Hearts II version, while the encore performances in 2018 played theKingdom Hearts χ Back Cover version, both arranged for orchestra by Kaoru Wada. These versions retain all major elements of their respective original compositions while adapting the pieces for a full orchestra.
Kingdom Hearts Orchestra -World of Tres-[edit]
TheKingdom Hearts Orchestra -World of Tres- performances used theKingdom Hearts III arrangement of "Dearly Beloved", once again adapted for full orchestra by Kaoru Wada.
Yoko Shimomura OFFICIAL YouTube Channel[edit]
On June 13, 2020, Yoko Shimomura uploaded an original arrangement of "Dearly Beloved" to her official YouTube channel. Titled "A piece of 'Dearly Beloved'", it is arranged and performed by Shimomura on solo piano. This version incorporates elements of "Roxas" and "Musique pour la tristesse de Xion" in a major key. It is a calm and flowing piece.
On December 25th, 2020, Yoko Shimomura uploaded a special Christmas version of "Dearly Beloved", titled "A piece of 'Dearly Beloved' -2020 Xmas Ver.-", only available for a limited time.[19] The main piano line of this version stylistically similar to the previous arrangement on her channel, but the arrangement itself has many differences. It exclusively features the main melody of "Dearly Beloved", and its instrumentation adds a music box, bells, wind chimes, and a soft vocal backing, creating a very relaxed feeling.
Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Event[edit]
TheKingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Event featured a live orchestral performance of "Dearly Beloved", with instrumentation consisting exclusively of strings and piano. It is a lively arrangement based on theKingdom Hearts Missing-Link version.
Variations[edit]
Several tracks center around the main melodic theme from "Dearly Beloved":
"Dearly Beloved" frequently appears in medleys that play during the credits ofKingdom Hearts games:
- "March Caprice for Piano and Orchestra"
- "Fantasia alla marcia for piano, chorus and orchestra"
- "Birth by Sleep -A Link to the Future-"
- "Dream Drop Distance -The Next Awakening-"
- "Rhapsody in Tres for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra"
- "March Caprice for 'Melody of Memory'"
In addition, a number of other songs in theKingdom Hearts series contain the main melody from "Dearly Beloved":
- "End of the World"
- "Working Together"
- "Asteroid Attack"
- "A Fight to the Death"
- "Hand in Hand"[20]
- "Vector to the Heavens"
- "Dearly Dreams"
- "Ventus"
- "The Key"
- "Mission Complete!"
- "Hero Upgrade"
- "Baymax Rebooted"
- "Rise of the Union"
- "Secrets of the Night"
Other appearances[edit]
Kingdom Hearts Mobile[edit]
"Dearly Beloved" plays during the opening cutscene ofKingdom Hearts Card Struggle -Daifugō-. It is a version of the originalKingdom Hearts arrangement pared down for the mobile hardware, the same recording used for the pre-installed demo ofKingdom Hearts coded.
Official websites[edit]
The originalKingdom Hearts version of "Dearly Beloved" plays as the background music for theKingdom Hearts Chain of Memories page on the Square Enix website.[21] TheKingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance andKingdom Hearts Melody of Memory arrangements of "Dearly Beloved" play as the background music for theKingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance andKingdom Hearts Melody of Memory pages on the Square Enix website, respectively.[22][23] TheKingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep version of "Dearly Beloved" plays as the background music for theKingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue page on the Square Enix website.[24]
TheKingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX recording of the original "Dearly Beloved" plays as the background music for theMemorial Stained Glass Clock andMemory Archive pages and is one of five selectable background tracks for the 20th Anniversary Archive page on the Square Enix website.[25][26][27]
Kingdom Hearts Memorial Music Box[edit]
The main menu of theKingdom Hearts Memorial Music Box website plays theKingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX recording of the originalKingdom Hearts version of "Dearly Beloved". The campaign also featured a giveaway of fifteen physical music boxes in commemoration of theKingdom Hearts 15th Anniversary. These wooden music boxes played a simplistic arrangement of "Dearly Beloved".
Kingdom Hearts Magical AR Stage[edit]
Kingdom Hearts Magical AR Stage features "Dearly Beloved -Swing Version-" as one of five stages in the AR video experience. The scene is the conclusion of the campaign, featuring a quick goodbye and an advertisement forKingdom Hearts Melody of Memory.
Kingdom Hearts Concert -Second Breath-[edit]
A special reserved seat was available for 7,700 yen during theKingdom Hearts Concert -Second Breath- live performances. Attendees who purchased the special seat were also given an exclusive music box that plays a very simple arrangement of "Dearly Beloved". An ordinary music box with the same arrangement was sold beginning in 2024.
ExclusiveKingdom Hearts Concert -Second Breath- music box.
Ordinary "Dearly Beloved" music box.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
InSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate, theKingdom Hearts Melody of Memory version of "Dearly Beloved," referred to as "Dearly Beloved -Swing Version-", appears as atrack available to players who also have a save file fromKingdom Hearts Melody of Memory. It is also heard during theMr. Sakurai Presents video presentation onSora, where it is played whileMasahiro Sakurai talk about this track as special bonus content for players with both Challenger Pack 11 and a save file ofKingdom Hearts Melody of Memory.
Square Enix Music[edit]
Square Enix Music compiled a playlist of various Valentine's Day themed music tracks from Square Enix franchises. The playlist, titledSquare Enix Music -2021 Valentine's Day-, was made available on digital streaming services including Spotify and Apple Music.[28] "Dearly Beloved -KINGDOM HEARTS III Version-" is included in the playlist alongside "True Love".
Albums[edit]
Disc 1, Track 1 in theKingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack
Disc 2, Track 33 in theKingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack
Disc 1, Track 1 in theKingdom Hearts II Original Soundtrack
Disc 2, Track 38 in theKingdom Hearts II Original Soundtrack
Disc 1, Track 1 in theKingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete
Disc 2, Track 33 in theKingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete
Disc 3, Track 1 in theKingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete
Disc 6, Track 16 in theKingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete
Disc 7, Track 1 in theKingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete
Disc 1, Track 1 in theKingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep & 358/2 Days Original Soundtrack
Disc 3, Track 1 in theKingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep & 358/2 Days Original Soundtrack
Disc 3, Track 14 in theKingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep & 358/2 Days Original Soundtrack
Disc 1, Track 1 in theKingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance Original Soundtrack
Disc 1, Track 1 in theKingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX Original Soundtrack
Disc 3, Track 4 in theKingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX Original Soundtrack
Disc 3, Track 8 in theKingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX Original Soundtrack
Disc 1, Track 1 in theKingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX Original Soundtrack
Disc 4, Track 17 in theKingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX Original Soundtrack
![Disc 1, Track 3 in the Kingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ [Cross] - Original Soundtrack](/image.pl?url=https%3a%2f%2fkh.wiki.gallery%2fimages%2fthumb%2fd%2fd9%2fKingdom_Hearts_-_III%252C_II.8%252C_Unchained_%25CF%2587_%2526_Union_%25CF%2587_%2528Cross%2529_-_Original_Soundtrack_Cover.png%2f120px-Kingdom_Hearts_-_III%252C_II.8%252C_Unchained_%25CF%2587_%2526_Union_%25CF%2587_%2528Cross%2529_-_Original_Soundtrack_Cover.png&f=jpg&w=240)
Disc 1, Track 3 in theKingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ [Cross] - Original Soundtrack
Disc 2, Track 1 in theKingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ [Cross] - Original Soundtrack
Disc 8, Track 1 in theKingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ [Cross] - Original Soundtrack
Disc 8, Track 5 in theKingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ [Cross] - Original Soundtrack
Disc 8, Track 14 in theKingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ [Cross] - Original Soundtrack
Disc 1, Track 1 in theKingdom Hearts Melody of Memory - Special Disc
Disc 1, Track 1 in theKingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories-
Disc 1, Track 12 in theKingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories-
Disc 2, Track 1 in theKingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories-
Disc 2, Track 6 in theKingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories-
Disc 2, Track 13 in theKingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories-
Disc 1, Track 1 in theKingdom Hearts Music Selection
Disc 1, Side A, Track 1 in theKingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Vinyl LP Box
Disc 2, Side A, Track 1 in theKingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Vinyl LP Box
Disc 3, Side A, Track 3 in theKingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Vinyl LP Box
Disc 1, Track 1 in thePiano Collections Kingdom Hearts
Disc 1, Track 12 in thePiano Collections Kingdom Hearts
Disc 1, Track 1 inmemória! ~ The Very Best of Yoko Shimomura
Disc 1, Track 1 in theKingdom Hearts Tribute Album
Disc 1, Track 2 in theKingdom Hearts Concert -First Breath-
Disc 1, Track 1 in theKingdom Hearts Orchestra -World Tour-
Disc 1, Track 1 in theKingdom Hearts Orchestra -World of Tres-
![Track 10 in the Piano Fantasies - music from SQUARE ENIX[29]](/image.pl?url=https%3a%2f%2fkh.wiki.gallery%2fimages%2fthumb%2fc%2fc1%2fPiano_Fantasies_-_music_from_SQUARE_ENIX_Cover.png%2f120px-Piano_Fantasies_-_music_from_SQUARE_ENIX_Cover.png&f=jpg&w=240)
Track 10 in thePiano Fantasies - music from SQUARE ENIX[29]
![Track 10 in the Piano Fantasies - music from SQUARE ENIX[29]](/mt/?noimg=&dark=on&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.khwiki.com%2fFile%3aPiano_Fantasies_-_music_from_SQUARE_ENIX_Cover.png)
Notes and references[edit]
- ^The first character to complete the world always retrieves the harmony.
- ^Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep version.
- ^abcSymphony of Sorcery version.
- ^Kingdom Hearts II version.
- ^Kingdom Hearts version
- ^Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance version
- ^abcdeKingdom Hearts χ version
- ^"Dearly Beloved -Forest Memory-"
- ^"Dearly Beloved -Reprise-" (Kingdom Hearts II version)
- ^Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories-,Yoko Shimomura: "I've said this many times so I'm sure many of you already know this, but, in every 'Dearly Beloved' for titles after KHII, I incorporated the first part of the melody of the song played during the ending of the first title 'Always on My Mind', but not in the Birth by Sleep version. Yes, because that game was set further in the past than the first title. I was particular about that." (Translation bygoldpanner.)
- ^Famitsu Interview (2011-02-16),Yoko Shimomura: "KHII's 'Dearly Beloved' has a melody that quotes the phrase used at the ending of the first KH work, and that melody is also used in 'Dearly Beloved' that plays in subsequent works in the series. However, since 'BbS' is a story that takes place before the first work, I tried not to use that melody. (Translated.)
- ^KINGDOM HEARTS: Memories of Dearly Beloved with Yoko Shimomura,Yoko Shimomura: "From the title of the game, I used the imagery of connected memories as inspiration to use a chorus and celesta. I wanted to create a hazy, somewhat ephemeral feeling in this track."
- ^KINGDOM HEARTS: Memories of Dearly Beloved with Yoko Shimomura,Yoko Shimomura: "It's a theme that would run through later instalments[sic], but the story of Chain of Memoires[sic] was more about 'time' than the previous game. I included the melody from the ending and credits from KINGDOM HEARTS 1 as a nod to this idea of a mixed timeline."
- ^KINGDOM HEARTS: Memories of Dearly Beloved with Yoko Shimomura,Yoko Shimomura: "I wanted the track to have a kind of nostalgia, a longing for home, and a slightly anxious feel to it, that you can’t quite put your finger on. It’s quite difficult to put into words."
- ^Kingdom Hearts Re:coded Ultimania,Yoko Shimomura: "I incorporated a sparkling feeling and simplified it, thinning down the sadness." (Translation bygoldpanner)
- ^KINGDOM HEARTS: Memories of Dearly Beloved with Yoko Shimomura,Yoko Shimomura: "Compared to the original version, 'the past' was the main theme for this particular arrangement. I also thought about the strong bonds between the three main characters, and their tragic destiny. No matter how hard you wish for something, you can't always make it come true. Being swallowed up by an unavoidable destiny, but still wanting to keep your heart, never wanting to give up... I used the sorrowful violin in the middle of the track and the lively piano at the end to portray these themes and emotions."
- ^KINGDOM HEARTS: Memories of Dearly Beloved with Yoko Shimomura,Yoko Shimomura: "In the introduction, I wanted to create a little bit of doubt, to make something seem a bit different and strange - then follow it up with the familiar refrain, to make the listener feel as though they've come home."
- ^KH3 Ultimania: Interview with Yoko Shimomura (Music)
- ^「キングダム ハーツ」より A piece of "Dearly Beloved" Xmasバージョン
- ^Only in theKingdom Hearts II version.
- ^Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories Japanese website
- ^Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance Japanese website BGM (Archived)
- ^Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory Japanese website
- ^Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue Japanese website
- ^Memorial Stained Glass Clock Japanese website
- ^Memory Archive Japanese website
- ^20th Anniversary Archive Japanese website
- ^Square Enix Music -2021 Valentine's Day- link page
- ^Piano Fantasies - music from SQUARE ENIX website
- Music in Kingdom Hearts
- Music in Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories
- Music in Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories
- Music in Kingdom Hearts II
- Music in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
- Music in Kingdom Hearts coded
- Music in Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
- Music in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
- Music in Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
- Music in Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX
- Music in Kingdom Hearts χ
- Music in Kingdom Hearts Union χ
- Music in Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover
- Music in Kingdom Hearts III
- Music in Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory
- Music in Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link
- Music in Albums
