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|tracktitle=Aqua -Mirror Illusion-
|artist=Yuko Komiyama
|composer=Yoko Shimomura
|orchestrator=Tomomichi Takeoka
|length=3:39
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|tracktitle=Aqua -Dark Dive-
|artist=Yoshiki Nakamura
|composer=Yoko Shimomura
|length=4:00
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"'''Aqua'''" is a musical piece composed by Yoko Shimomura that is used in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]''. It serves primarily as the theme for [[Aqua]].
"'''Aqua'''" is a musical composition by Yoko Shimomura that appears in the [[Kingdom Hearts (series)|''Kingdom Hearts'' series]]. It is the character theme of [[Aqua]].
 
"'''Aqua -Mirror Illusion-'''" and "'''Aqua -Dark Dive-'''" are new arrangements introduced ''[[Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A Fragmentary Passage-]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]''. These variants are the boss themes of [[Phantom Aqua]] and [[Anti-Aqua]], respectively.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
*Aqua's story: "Where the Heart Goes"
"Aqua" appears only in cutscenes, while "Aqua -Mirror Illusion-" and "Aqua -Dark Dive-" appear in both cutscenes and boss battles.
 
===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
*[[Blank Points]]
*[[Blank Points]]
====Aqua's Story====
*[[Radiant Garden]]: "A Reluctant Farewell"
*[[Mysterious Tower]]: "Grave News", "Unwavering Friendship"
====Final Episode====
*"Ventus's Guidance"
*"Home Is Where the Hurt Is"
===''Kingdom Hearts Union χ''===
;Medals
*{{khux|HD Aqua (EX)|HD Aqua [EX]}}
===''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-''===
;Battles
*[[Dark World]]: Phantom Aqua<ref name="MI">"Aqua -Mirror Illusion-"</ref>
;Cutscenes
*Dark World: "No Going Back", "Phantoms"<ref name="MI" />
===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
;Battles
*Anti-Aqua<ref name="DD">"Aqua -Dark Dive-"</ref>
;Cutscenes
*The Mysterious Tower: "A Fresh Start"<ref>An {{unnamed|kh3|A Fresh Start|unnamed arrangement}}.</ref>
*Dark World: "An Unexpected Encounter", "Too Late", "Braving the Darkness"<ref name="DD" />
===''Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind''===
;Battles
*[[Keyblade Graveyard]]: Anti-Aqua<ref name="DD" />
;Cutscenes
*Keyblade Graveyard: "Aqua's Heart"<ref name="DD" />
===''Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory''===
*"KINGDOM HEARTS 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-: Chapter 1"


==Composition==
==Composition==
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<!--insert second paragraph containing analysis of piece- music theory. Expand better/later.-->The slower nature of this piece creates a well-balanced combination of emotions, one that is spot-on for the character in which it is aptly named. Elements of [[Roxas (track)|Roxas's theme]] can be heard in the harmony; supporting the melody with a moving eighth note passage throughout the piece. The melody follows a simply rhythmic form and is diatonic. The melody mainly follows a step-wise manner, with no disturbing dissonances or intervals.  
<!--insert second paragraph containing analysis of piece- music theory. Expand better/later.-->The slower nature of this piece creates a well-balanced combination of emotions, one that is spot-on for the character in which it is aptly named. Elements of [[Roxas (track)|Roxas's theme]] can be heard in the harmony; supporting the melody with a moving eighth note passage throughout the piece. The melody follows a simply rhythmic form and is diatonic. The melody mainly follows a step-wise manner, with no disturbing dissonances or intervals.  
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"Aqua -Mirror Illusion-", in contrast, is a faster-paced, horrific rendition of "Aqua", befitting the [[phantom Aqua]]. It lasts three minutes and 39 seconds in ''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-''. This rendition adds in a countermelody of piano.
 
"Aqua -Dark Dive-" is a more bombastic rendition that lasts four minutes in ''Kingdom Hearts III''. As with "Aqua -Mirror Illusion-", this piece is a faster rendition dominated by more strings and brass. The main melody is led by a female vocalist, with a second vocalist providing a countermelody. A reference to [[Sora (track)|Sora's theme]] is present during the song.
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==Other appearances==
===''Kingdom Hearts Memorial Music Box''===
The ''[[Kingdom Hearts Memorial Music Box]]'' website features "Aqua" as one of eight tracks from the ''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX'' soundtrack. The song is represented by Aqua and is accompanied by cutscene images and quotes from Aqua's journey.


==Albums==
==Albums==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep and 358 2 Days Original Soundtrack Cover.png|Disc 2, Track 20 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep & 358/2 Days Original Soundtrack]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep & 358/2 Days Original Soundtrack
File:Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep and 358 2 Days Original Soundtrack Cover.png|Disc 2, Track 20 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep & 358/2 Days Original Soundtrack]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep & 358/2 Days Original Soundtrack
File:Kingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ (Cross) - Original Soundtrack Cover.png|Disc 4, Track 10 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ (Cross) - Original Soundtrack|Kingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ [Cross] - Original Soundtrack]]''
File:Kingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ (Cross) - Original Soundtrack Cover.png|Disc 8, Track 21 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ (Cross) - Original Soundtrack|Kingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ [Cross] - Original Soundtrack]]''
File:Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories- Cover.png|Disc 2, Track 10 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories-]]''
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Notes and References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Music}}
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