10 best Kingdom Hearts songs, ranked
Over the past two decades, the Kingdom Hearts series has wowed its audience with powerfully emotional music fitting for the keyblade wielder’s grand adventures. From the calming wonder of “Dearly Beloved” to the rocking “Rage Awakened,” composer Yoko Shimomura brings a magical sound to each game.
With this list, we’ll discuss the best Kingdom Hearts songs from Sora’s beginnings on Destiny Islands all the way up to his stepping foot in Quadratum. Let us know your favorites in the comments section below as this article is just scratching the surface.
There will be spoilers for the Kingdom Hearts series within this article. You have been warned!
“The 13th Struggle” successfully brings the chaos of an Organization XIII battle and turns it into musical form. The threat of danger signaled by the constant deep strings, the manic melody, and the heavy percussion all make this an epic battle theme that will keep your blood pressure rising until the end of the fight.
In the mysterious new world of Scala ad Caelum, this music piece by Yoko Shimomura heightens the drama unfolding in the story of Kingdom Hearts 3. The combination of brass, strings, and percussion all make for an epic track to explore this final level with. In addition, there is a beautiful few seconds of the piano playing that spins off from the main melody, adding to the mystery of this long-forsaken place.
Epic is one word to describe “Rage Awakened.” During the boss fight with the Enigmatic Soldier, the stakes are raised and the music elevates with a rocking backdrop. The strings in this piece tell of the soldier’s sad past as the thunderous drumming reflects his might as he strikes you down over and over again.
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