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It sounds a lot like some of the end screens.

I wonder if that's what they're using. I can't tell if its a fully orchestrated version or not because there's no strings and I'm listening on my iPad so speakers not the best.

It's fully orchestrated. It's a new version.
 

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Wow, I absolutely love this new Dearly Beloved. It has that nostalgia feel, but just redone enough to sound new at the same time. Yoko Shimomura is amazing as always, and I especially loved the choir, that added so much effect.

I'm also really excited to hear what she can do with the other songs, especially since they're using live instruments!
 

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I've finished translating!

Yoko Shimomura said:
(Part 1) There's going to be information coming soon for KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 Re:MIX. It has remastered music! The upgraded versions are live recordings. I've participated with other pianists named Benyamin Nuss and Hiroyuki "Chopin" Nakayama. It was a wonderful performance. I'd like you guys to listen to the music I've composed with them.
KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5 ReMIX-?? | KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5 ReMIX- | SQUARE ENIX

(Part 2) Last year we had a resale for LIVE A LIVE's soundtrack. In a popular overseas game music site, OSV, I was given a gold medal for "Best Re-Issue of 2012!" I was so happy. Thank you everyone who loves LIVE A LIVE and purchased the soundtrack!
Original Sound Version » OSVOSTOTY 2012: Winner for Best Re-Issue Soundtrack is…

(Part 3) I was receiving an interview from Osaka College of Music and the interview was also published in the university newsletter "Muse Vol. 224". There's a .pdf file on the official website. Please visit if you have spare time. You could say I was a pretty poor scholar. (sweatdrop) You could even think I wasn't a human being, I'm actually quite surprised myself. (laughs)
????MUSE? ? ???? ???????????????????

KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5 ReMIX- Official Site said:
Roxas No. XIII
A boy that can wield the Keyblade. Roxas has no memories prior when he joined Organization XIII. He spends his days following instructions.

Xion No. XIV
A girl who joined Organization XIII as the new fourteenth member. She can wield the Keyblade similarly to Roxas.

Axel No. VIII
A man whose truer intentions are kept secret. He is entrusted to be Roxas's mentor.

Xemnas No. I
The leader who orders Organization XIII. He has a power of overwhelming force that is feared by other members.

Xigbar No. II
As an early member of Organization XIII, he has a variety of special privileges. He is keen in observing his surroundings.

Xaldin No. III
A brave warrior who's able to wield as many as six spears. Although he takes the appearance of a warrior, he is also skilled in cleverly deceiving the hearts of people through speech.

Vexen No. IV
He is interested in unusual and experimental research. He sticks around older members of the Organization and he has an attitude towards newer members of the Organization.

Lexaeus No. V
Physical and tough, he boasts great power. He is a silent warrior who's quick at executing attacks.

Zexion No. VI
He has a calm demeanor but he is a great tactician that can take advantage of others without hesitation. He is the youngest among the previous members of the Organization.

Saix No. VII
His trust with Xemnas is very strong. He takes on the role of lieutenant despite being one of the more recent members. He seems to be closely related to Xemnas.

Demyx No. IX
He's a pretty carefree and childish guy. He's often replied with rude comments such as being weak and unreliable.

Luxord No. X
Being a gambler to the core, he enjoys every game he plays. He prefers words of affection and he is a natural gentleman.

Marluxia No. XI
He joined the Organization late but regardless, he's been proven and praised for his talent and ability. He is considerably ambitious.

Larxene No. XII
She looks down on other people besides herself. She is ruthless and gives no mercy to anyone.

Charms of the HD version
The popular game KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days has become a large HD video remake!

A touching story remade in HD quality!
Because of its release in 2009, KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days gained popularity for its impressive story and exhilarating action.
The HD footage remake takes portions of its acclaimed story!
You'll be able to appreciate the story of their days in the form of chapters.

The story is drawn in HD picture quality. The directing of their facial expressions and movements are better produced for the protagonists.

The length of the video is quite large in volume that it extends over about 3 hours!
Event cutscenes in the original DS version are upgraded in HD! They are 40 minutes long or more!

Many of the cutscenes that didn't originally have voice acting are now included. They are over 2 hours long!
Many of the newly created scenes that didn't have voice acting in the original version are over a whopping 2 hours!
Combined with HD footage from the original is a total of 2 hours and 50 minutes!

Insights for the latest additions in the story!
Roxas's Diary and the Secret Report present in the original version as well as a new Character Glossary are added. You can learn more about the story of KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days.

· Roxas's Diary - Roxas's days are recorded in this diary.
· Secret Report - Documents referring to another character relating to Roxas.
· Character Glossary - Introductions of characters that have appeared in the story.

Rewards for viewing content is added!
You can get a custom PS3 theme for viewing all of the cutscenes/contents.

Trophy Support!
You'll be able to get a trophy according to your progress watching the cutscenes.
 
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Yoko Shimomura said she recorded the new arrangements with Benyamin Nuss (Symphonic Fantasies and Symphonic Odysseys) and Hiroyuki Nakayama (Piano Opera: Final Fantasy).

Which will surely make for some grand ear porn.
 

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Yay we have a logoless version of the artwork now too~

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Without the logo taking away from the image, I now can stare at that beautiful transition from sunset to night in between Days and CoM ^_^

This makes me think that everyones is a Pawn upon a chessboard set up by Xehanort.

Come on SE, make a KH chess set happen!!! (P.S. No, the Formation Arts sadly didn't work because they never continued the chess idea after Set 3 and you didn't have enough pieces to play the game -__- unless you bought more than one of some figures).

Which will surely make for some grand ear porn.

Never heard that term before...but it is grand.

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EDIT: In less groundbreaking news which was not nearly worthy of making its own thread for, Famitsu just did an article asking Japanese fans what their most anticipated games of 2013 were and Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD Remix is placed at #4!!!! Beating out games like Pikimin 3, Project Diva, Luigi's Mansion 2, Shin Megami Tensei 4, and Lighting Returns among others ^_^

Here Are The Top 30 Games Japanese Gamers Are Looking Forward To In 2013
 

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It's fully orchestrated. It's a new version.

well, it is new that's for certain. I was primarily trying to jdge by the background chorus because that was synthesized before. Now that I'm at my computer and it's connected to my sound system I'll listen again.

Oh yeah, it's definitely more natural sounding, not like it was really one that needed to be more natural(Dive to the Heart comes to mind), but it's great.

too bad it didnt make Symphony of Sorcery.
 

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It'd be funny if the power went out during the recording again lol

If it was cursed the first time, I wonder how much more Destati would be when it's fully orchestrated.
 

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It'd be funny if the power went out during the recording again lol

If it was cursed the first time, I wonder how much more Destati would be when it's fully orchestrated.

And thus, the world became enshrouded in darkness, this time not due to the attempts to secure the power of Kingdom Hearts, but because the curse of Destati unleashed its full power. Let us hope that in our world, light yet remains in the hearts of our youth.
 

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It'd be funny if the power went out during the recording again lol

If it was cursed the first time, I wonder how much more Destati would be when it's fully orchestrated.

Perhaps all of our PS3s will shut down as we boot the game because of the song
 

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Zephy these translations are beautiful! <3

Zexion No. VI
He has a calm demeanor but he is a great tactician that can take advantage of others without hesitation. He is the youngest among the previous members of the Organization.

Saix No. VII
His trust with Xemnas is very strong. He takes on the role of lieutenant despite being one of the more recent members. He seems to be closely related to Xemnas.

Demyx No. IX
He's a pretty carefree and childish guy. He's often replied with rude comments such as being weak and unreliable.

Luxord No. X
Being a gambler to the core, he enjoys every game he plays. He prefers words of affection and he is a natural gentleman.

Marluxia No. XI
He joined the Organization late but regardless, he's been proven and praised for his talent and ability. He is considerably ambitious.

Larxene No. XII
She looks down on other people besides herself. She is ruthless and gives no mercy to anyone.

These are probably the most interesting bios.
 

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So, all of the music in 1.5 will be remastered?? Or am I just fanboying too hard? :D

I was surprised when I heard the new version of Dearly Beloved. I initially thought they were remastering the music by just increasing the quality but apparently Yoko is recomposing some of the tracks with live instruments this time.
 

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I was surprised when I heard the new version of Dearly Beloved. I initially thought they were remastering the music by just increasing the quality but apparently Yoko is recomposing some of the tracks with live instruments this time.

My GOD... This woman is seriously delivering everything a fan a could want!!! <3 I wonder if the March Caprice will be recomposed as well?
 

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I wonder if they're gonna retouch any KH2 tracks in 2.5. God knows some of them need it. Well, a lot of them actually, but I'd settle for better versions of He's a Pirate, Reviving Hollow Bastion, and Organization 13.

Lovely new DB by the way.
 

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I wonder if they're gonna retouch any KH2 tracks in 2.5. God knows some of them need it. Well, a lot of them actually, but I'd settle for better versions of He's a Pirate, Reviving Hollow Bastion, and Organization 13.

Lovely new DB by the way.

I really hope so. KH2 songs would sound a lot better with live instrumentals, like Riku's theme which sounds amazing on the Piano Collections album, or stuff in HB/RG.
 

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Demyx No. IX
He's a pretty carefree and childish guy. He's often replied with rude comments such as being weak and unreliable.

Luxord No. X
Being a gambler to the core, he enjoys every game he plays. He prefers words of affection and he is a natural gentleman.
I must see Demyx and Luxord as Luke and Layton.

Maybe Larxene as Emmy too.

Oh, Lexaueus could be Grosky!
lol if only i could draw XD
 

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So I finally actually opened the site to look.
Love the way the screenshots are positioned, and I love the Days background characters.

Also, I know I said it before, but I love how they just keep using this scene:
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When comparing it against the HD because of Xion

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It's just like.... why not have used the original scene for proper comparison? lawl
 

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So I finally actually opened the site to look.
Love the way the screenshots are positioned, and I love the Days background characters.

Also, I know I said it before, but I love how they just keep using this scene:
khdays_newfeatures_detail_03.jpg


When comparing it against the HD because of Xion

khdays_newfeatures_detail_04.jpg


It's just like.... why not have used the original scene for proper comparison? lawl

I don't fully get that either, have they now included Xion in a scene where she wasn't present in the original Days?
 
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