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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRdisTrKb6A Kairi's theme] is just...beautiful. Like music from heaven in its purest form... It's nostalgic, sad, and heartwarming.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZVAvHah9io The orchestrated version of Hikari], which turns the game's theme song into a goosebump-inducing orchestral piece.
** Speaking of, we have Utada Hikaru's lovely end theme, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGPQ6VS0iPo Hikari], and its English version, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEB5fPH3b8U Simple and Clean].
** The PLANITb Remixes of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUU26a_of8w Hikari] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_MOcnJg6ig Simple and Clean] take the aforementioned songs and remix them into a different kind of awesome.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g25QXnhVijQ Dearly Beloved], which is most certainly the real theme song of the series. The kind of music that takes all your worries away.
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzitdFZvOjA Disappeared], the suitably creepy boss music to the Unknown in the first FM, {{spoiler|which pops up again in KHII as Xemnas's first boss battle theme.}}
=== ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dGA1NlqWmo&feature=PlayList&p=A0A1ECE06F5A6B0E&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=1 Memories in Pieces], the opening theme which has bits from "Hand in Hand," a chilling version of "Scent of Silence," Naminé's beautiful theme, and then the ominously awesome [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=li9qTVVk1AA "Castle Oblivion."]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dISNd0d8vPM Naminé's theme]. Much like Kairi's theme, it's so beautiful. It also uses something similar to [[Final Fantasy|"Prelude"]] as a background tune.
* The ''Re:Chain of Memories'' version of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA_uAlS6XgU Sinister Sundown], for your daily dose of great fight music. And it's a good thing it's so good, because you hear its Kingdom Hearts II incarnation a ''lot'' in ''Days...''
* Marluxia has no shortage of awesome battle themes, from the epic final theme [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJxTxP-Hu-4 Lord of the Castle], to the magnificent [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZ4ehPvw8p8 Graceful Assassin] (which is taken from "Another Side") and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w6iK1UDs5M Scythe of Petals].
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wL5DJc6fSPA Forgotten Challenge], especially the Game Boy Advance version. It's actually a pretty good use of the Game Boy Advance sound technology.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XXHbsG4JIM "Thirteenth Discretion"], a creepy piece accompanying many of the scenes with Organization XIII.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJj-LWRQ6Fc The original "13th Struggle"], used for the battles against Organization XIII members. Also doubles as epic [[Foreshadowing]] due to its similarities to {{spoiler|Forze del Male}}.
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* It's version of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe5WV17WyLs&feature=related Dearly Beloved] is also quite sweet.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JUlNMAklhs Night ] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQW-ldFd-AQ of Fate, ] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wB0AlGnkE2A full stop.] This song is the battle theme of Destiny Islands and acts as a musical accompaniment for Sora's sadness, confusion, and drive against the Heartless until he comes to understand himself and his power....on the night when all this happened, no less. Creative name.
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* As good as [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yna9FIlV03Y "Dearly Beloved"] was in the original, Shimomura just turned it into an utter masterpiece for the second game.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9DDGibV9yU Roxas's theme], due to its context at the end of the [[Prolonged Prologue]]: "Sora, you're lucky. Looks like my summer vacation is...over..."
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpAAi900QT8 A Fight to the Death], which accompanies the first phase of the final battle. Perhaps the only track that could possibly match the awesomeness of [[Refuge in Audacity|cutting skyscrapers in half while you soar through the nothingness towards an armored Xemnas sitting on his throne atop the giant dragon airship.]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1K08YFqF98 Darkness of the Unknown], which plays during the multiple phases of the fight against Xemnas.
* The credits music, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkmWYjxvels Fantasia Alla Marcia], which contains amazing renditions of "Dearly Beloved," "Sora," and most especially "Destati" back to back with "Another Side" at 3:00.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QscpOLaF5sM Rowdy Rumble] is yet another boss theme. This one plays primarily for the [[Quirky Miniboss Squad]] characters, like [[The Nightmare Before Christmas|Lock, Shock, and Barrel]], [[The Lion King|the hyenas]], and (of course) Pete. It was deemed good enough to appear again in both ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjR5QHYlPEQ 358/2 Days]'' and ''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJO5Px44e8E Birth By Sleep]''.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZfMFyrJ2kA Sora's theme]. Sure, it sounds all light and airy, because Sora's so happy all the freaking time, but underneath it you can hear this steady, driving beat. Not only does it remind you of a heart, but it also shows his sheer determination to find his friends and generally win. It sends shivers down the spine.
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQFHv4GOwlM "Tension Rising"], which is the kind of music you think of when you are just DESTROYING Nobodies while in Final Form.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIy85KLfOVU "Riku's Theme"], which is very dramatic and just lovely.
* The main theme from the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCHFEp1u10s Pride Lands] world. Makes you want to go on an adventure, doesn't it?
* Final Mix has [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjZ91Nbd8FU&hd=1 The 13th Reflection]
** and also [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6Wquxow7Rc&hd=1 Rage Awakened]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qodhFU4q_OM&feature=related Desire For All That Is Lost.] It even makes up for Phil's endless repeating of [[Most Annoying Sound|"GET UP ON THE HYDRA'S BACK!"]]
=== ''[[Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIv_dEa_vrM Xion's Theme] ''definitely'' counts, being a melancholy variation on Kairi's theme that is quite fitting for the character.
** Someone actually decided to cover this song. And by cover, it's actually complete with original lyrics and some pretty good singers to boot. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5aGEMqca4M Here you go!]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbGVnbKEu2M The mix of "Another Side"] used for the [[Doomed
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIz1erKdcUg Vector to the Heavens], {{spoiler|Xion's final battle theme which is a remix of her character theme.}}
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3E-xPwnzdKQ The ''358/2 Days '' version] of a [[A Worldwide Punomenon|dearly beloved song]]. Shimomura must really like playing with this one to see how much more awesome she can make it.
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScGJEi11mx8 Fight and Away] is a fantastic remix of the two boss themes, Struggle Away and Fight for my Friends, from ''Chain of Memories'' and makes any fight ten times more epic.
=== ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep]]'' ===
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPdhz1pPfDc "Black Powder"], which first plays when you fight Braig the first time, and then during the first form of {{spoiler|Master Xehanort}}.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znkK1W51qgg Ventus's theme], first heard during the game's trailers. It's a somber mix of Roxas's and Sora's themes.
* The best version of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOJ6bzveAlE Dearly Beloved] yet.
* The winner for the most unexpected piece of music to ever come out of the Kingdom Hearts series: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOaefY6waVU "A Date With Fate"], a bouncy remix of "Succession (Theme of [[Crisis Core]])" that plays during scenes with Zack.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsYxERebs-w Unbreakable Chains], the theme for the last battle with {{spoiler|Vanitas}}, is ''sweet.'' [[Theme Song Reveal|Listen closely for hints of certain other characters' theme songs.]]
** Any music relating to {{spoiler|Vanitas}} can be crowned as pure, uncensored awesome. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWpA8_XcczM Enter the Darkness] (Normal Battle), and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Q28HV6_Wng Enter the Void] (Secret Boss) too.
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d4GeZ0MY-A Rage Awakened - The Origin -]. For all the awesomeness from KH2, it's even better here. It has a sense of urgency that fits the tone of the fight that KH2 didn't have. The song makes that scene.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3CA6L_YjHE Terra's Theme] isn't bad either and befit Terra's resolve and will. It is also similiar to Rage Awakened {{spoiler|since both songs are affiliated with Terra, either as himself or as the Lingering Sentiment/Will}}.
* Seeing as the game's new [[Bonus Boss]], The Mysterious Figure, is [[Crazy Awesome|awesome enough as it is]], it's no surprise [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNpUgUQBLbE&fmt=18 his theme, Dark Impetus], is ''easily'' one of the best in the game.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Tw6YFHYs64 The Silent Forest], Enchanted Dominion's theme, is beautifully haunting.
** Considering that ''[[Sleeping Beauty]]'' had a soundtrack comprised entirely of classical music, it's no surprise that the world based on it has fittingly great music. Having said that, listen to [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=At9ttd4RxXk The Rustling Forest], the battle theme of Enchanted Dominion, and try not to go deaf from how awesome it is.
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* From the game's Final Mix we have [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRgxnhbAZc8&hd=1 Master, Tell Me The Truth], the battle theme for {{spoiler|The Armor of The Master, Master Eraqus' Sentiment}}, which incorporates some of the Land of Departure's battle theme.
* Also from the Final Mix, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tlp2MgUxvhI Forze dell'Oscurita], which is the battle theme of {{spoiler|No Heart, Master Xehanort's Sentiment}}. It epically combines {{spoiler|"Forze del Male" with "Darkness of the Unknown"}} for music of sheer power.
** Another one from the Final Mix is [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyWMEMkmMEQ Hunter of the Dark] from the Secret Episode.
* The beautiful, almost-holy-sounding [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x3QPs2ZWwE The Key of Light], and its chilling [[Dark Reprise]] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbcnWWpqFrM The Key of Darkness]. Which is ''again'' remixed into [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyHeUtacaNc The Key], {{spoiler|Aqua's (and Mickey's)}} final boss theme against {{spoiler|Vanitas-possessed Ventus and his completed χ-Blade}}.
* The version of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM0ouoHjUAA The Encounter] used in ''Birth By Sleep'' may be superior to the original! {{spoiler|And it gets used in an awesome way in 3D when it plays during the [[Runaway Brain|Julius]] [[Bonus Boss]] fight.}}
=== ''[[Kingdom
* This game's version of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pB0vyk1miNw Dearly Beloved] is very good as well.
* With [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kw0zIY7saf0 No More Bugs!!], the System Area battle theme, and its [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxTgVta8_kI bug version], [[Crazy Awesome]]-ness kicks in with the form of techno battle themes.
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* The new version of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmfAMkNqPM8 Forgotten Challenge], the Castle Oblivion battle theme from ''Chain of Memories.''
=== ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D
* All three of the game's remixes from [[The World Ends With You]]: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_cJrbCYk9c&feature=related Twister], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJbszmEqI1E&feature=relmfu Calling], and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5oQP6mVcjM&feature=relmfu Someday].
* As the tradition goes, a new and amazing version of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_iJ-z2zt9E Dearly Beloved] just as beautiful as all the others.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1G3pqNJh2U Xigbar's own leitmotif, debuting in this game.] It's the Organization XIII theme, only with a faster rhythm - a waltz, to be correct - and a creepy violin theme playing underneath. This is meant to invoke an unpleasant effect
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u709KVNV2xM&feature=relmfu Link to All] is very upbeat theme that very well emphasizes Sora's ability to link so many hearts.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajn9SjkYGnI&feature=relmfu Dive] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3krHHAx0loY&feature=relmfu Into] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTVlQ_0_Pls&feature=relmfu the Heart] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgEGYgYfDls&feature=relmfu gets some] pretty badass remakes!
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=== ''Drammatica'' ===
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhoGZNBBz98 Destati] got worked over, adding much more brass and giving a much more epic feel, making the original, once one of the greatest songs in the series, seem meek in comparison.
** Bonus points for its use in the [[Kingdom Hearts 3D
** It's Fragments of Sorrow. '''[[
* The theme associated with Roxas, the Other Promise, also gained its own [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgUzWrTk1KI orchestral version]. Most of the song is spent building up, but the final climax brings both chills to the spine and a tear to the eye.
* There's also [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKEbxbUVS9E Twinkle Twinkle Holidays], an orchestration of the theme used in Christmas Town. While not epic in the same way as the others listed here, it is still worth mentioning.
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