Famitsu Interviews Nomura and Shimomura: Production on KINGDOM HEARTS 3's Music to Start Soon!

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Published on July 12, 2017 @ 06:43 am

Written by Cecily

KINGDOM HEARTS Orchestra -World Tour- wrapped up its final performances in Osaka, Japan a few days ago. After the concerts, Famitsu had the opportunity to sit down with Series Director Tetsuya Nomura and Composer Yoko Shimomura to ask them about their experiences with the performances, the announcements to be made at D23 Expo, and KINGDOM HEARTS III.

I heard you (Shimomura) and Mr. Nomura had a little discussion before concerts today, what was that all about?

Nomura: “Write those KH3 songs” I told her. If there’s going to be future concerts, we’re going to also need new music along with that… something like that (laughs)

That’s definitely music we’d love to hear! So Ms. Shimomura, how’s that production coming along?

Shimomura: Uh….. (laughs). I really have to get to work on those… 

Nomura: Hey, 1 or 2 isn’t enough. You need to finish all of them, like around 700? (laughs)

Shimomura: Oi, that’s more than all the KH songs I’ve compiled so far! (laughs) 
Week after week, I’ve been travelling all around, from Hong Kong to Los Angeles… But It’s all finally come to a close now so soon I can get to work… I may have gotten a bit stale by now, though.

We’re really looking forward to hearing your songs run in future new trailers (laughs). So, Mr. Nomura, in the daytime concert, you announced something about some new information that was coming next week that created somewhat of a hurdle for yourself?

Nomura: I said something like, “We’re going to have some absolutely incredible information for you guys. Oh, I probably shouldn’t create such a big hurdle for myself… but I’m sure it’ll be something everyone will enjoy”, with a bit of a joking tone mixed in, but it seems that only the bit about it being “absolutely incredible” spread around, which was partly the joke. (wry laugh)

That’s because fans will always raise expectations regarding new information (laughs) 

Nomura: Hey, I just said next week’s information will be “ordinary” news (laughs)  

Shimomura: But the new world is amazing! I was like “Wooaahh!”. I got really excited.

This is a small snippit from the interview, translated by Saken! Full translations will be available as soon as possible.

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Sephiroth0812

July 12, 2017 @ 08:36 amOffline

Can I just say how I dig the constant teasing between Nomura and Shimomura?

He just can't resist ruffling her feathers, can he? Lol.


These Sora- Riku- and Naminé-"plushies" also look totally cute and hilarious at the same time.

Chaser

July 12, 2017 @ 08:37 amOnline

It certainly was refreshing to have such a playful interview (poor Sign was confused and couldn't tell if anything they were saying was truthful or playful).

It's nice that it seems Shimomura has begun writing a few songs and now has time to fully get into it.

KeybladeLordSora

July 12, 2017 @ 08:58 amOnline

I'd be worried about the fact that KH3's music production hasn't started yet, but then I wondered. When did Yoko start composing KH2's music? No, really, when?

Chaser

July 12, 2017 @ 09:01 amOnline

I'd be worried about the fact that KH3's music production hasn't started yet, but then I wondered. When did Yoko start composing KH2's music? No, really, when?

I wouldn't be too worried. She has plenty of time to write the music and record, especially if March 2018 is the earliest they might aim for. They re-recorded all of Kingdom Hearts II's music within like 2 days, so it shouldn't be too long between her finishing writing the music and the final recording being added to the game.

KeybladeLordSora

July 12, 2017 @ 09:04 amOnline

I wouldn't be too worried. She has plenty of time to write the music and record, especially if March 2018 is the earliest they might aim for. They re-recorded all of Kingdom Hearts II's music within like 2 days, so it shouldn't be too long between her finishing writing the music and the final recording being added to the game.

They rerecorded KH2's music within TWO DAYS?!



shimomura is a goddess

Chaser

July 12, 2017 @ 09:09 amOnline

They rerecorded KH2's music within TWO DAYS?!



shimomura is a goddess

I should specify that it was rerecorded for 2.5, just in case anyone gets confused.

- How long did it take to record the music for HD 2.5 ReMIX? We learned that the team working on the HD 1.5 ReMIX soundtrack only had about two days to work on it! Hopefully you were allowed more time than that?

SN: The entire recording process took about 15 hours in a span of 2.5 days, coincidentally. Thanks to our amazing musicians, we were able to comfortably finish recording 54 songs in such a short period.

KeybladeLordSora

July 12, 2017 @ 09:13 amOnline

I should specify that it was rerecorded for 2.5, just in case anyone gets confused.

:3

Just in case, when does production for music in games usually start in the development cycle?

KH2Rulz

July 12, 2017 @ 09:18 amOffline

Nomura and Shimomura feel like the mother and father of the KH series.

I remember the last interview they had together was just as much fun.

-Fancy dragoon-

July 12, 2017 @ 09:21 amOffline

:3

Just in case, when does production for music in games usually start in the development cycle?

Idk but if it's one of the final stages I hope this means it near done

gosoxtim

July 12, 2017 @ 11:09 amOffline

what the incredble new information then if we going to ordinary news then?

Alpha Baymax

July 12, 2017 @ 12:44 pmOffline

These Sora- Riku- and Naminé-"plushies" also look totally cute and hilarious at the same time.

They're based off a Disney Consumer Brand called Duffy the Disney Bear. For some unbeknownst reason, they've exploded in popularity in Japan. Regardless, this isn't the first time that Kingdom Hearts has dabble with other Disney toys, as there's been cross-promotion with Tsum Tsum.

Chaser

July 12, 2017 @ 12:58 pmOnline

The Fami reporter and Shimomura got excited at the world. I really hope it's something spectacular!

Muke

July 12, 2017 @ 01:02 pmOnline

I remember Frozen being hugely popular in Japan, even more than in, say, the US. So maybe it's that?

gosoxtim

July 12, 2017 @ 01:08 pmOffline

I remember Frozen being hugely popular in Japan, even more than in, say, the US. So maybe it's that?

if it ffrozen that i undertand but but the world i can think about is toy story or star wars

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