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"'''Simple and Clean'''" and its Japanese counterpart {{nihongo|"'''Hikari'''"|光||lit. "Light"}} are a pair of songs written and sung by {{w|Utada Hikaru}}. They are main themes of the {{c|Kingdom Hearts|series|''Kingdom Hearts'' series}}.
"'''Simple and Clean'''"<ref>Also written as "Simple And Clean".</ref> and its Japanese counterpart {{nihongo|"'''Hikari'''"|光||lit. "Light"}} are a pair of songs written and sung by {{w|Utada Hikaru}}. They are main themes of the {{c|Kingdom Hearts|series|''Kingdom Hearts'' series}}.


A pair of remixes titled "'''Simple and Clean -PLANITb Remix-'''" and "'''Hikari -PLANITb Remix-'''" debuted alongside the original song in ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}''. A new pair of remixes by PUNPEE titled "'''Simple and Clean -Ray Of Hope MIX-'''" and "'''Hikari -Ray of Hope MIX-'''" were composed for ''[[Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-]]''.
A pair of remixes titled "'''Simple and Clean -PLANITb Remix-'''"<ref>Also written as "Simple And Clean -PLANITb Remix-".</ref> and "'''Hikari -PLANITb Remix-'''" debuted alongside the original song in ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}''. A new pair of remixes by PUNPEE titled "'''Simple and Clean -Ray Of Hope MIX-'''" and "'''Hikari -Ray of Hope MIX-'''" were composed for ''[[Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-]]''.


An instrumental arrangement of the piece titled "'''Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-'''" was introduced in ''Kingdom Hearts'', arranged by Kaoru Wada and performed by the New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra. A shorter instrumental arrangement by Yoko Shimomura appears in ''Kingdom Hearts'' as well, titled "'''HIKARI -KINGDOM HEARTS Instrumental Version-'''". A new instrumental arrangment by Kaoru Wada appears in ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'', titled "'''Hikari -KINGDOM Tres Orchestra Instrumental Version-'''".
An instrumental arrangement of the piece titled "'''Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-'''"<ref>Also written as "Hikari -KINGDOM orchestra instrumental version-" and "Simple and Clean -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-".</ref> was introduced in ''Kingdom Hearts'', arranged by Kaoru Wada and performed by the New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra. A shorter instrumental arrangement by Yoko Shimomura appears in ''Kingdom Hearts'' as well, titled "'''HIKARI -KINGDOM HEARTS Instrumental Version-'''". A new instrumental arrangment by Kaoru Wada appears in ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'', titled "'''Hikari -KINGDOM Tres Orchestra Instrumental Version-'''".


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
[[File:Hikari Album Art.png|thumb|200px|The album cover of "Hikari".]]
[[File:Hikari Album Art.png|thumb|200px|The album cover of "Hikari".]]
===''Kingdom Hearts''===
===''Kingdom Hearts''===
*In ''Kingdom Hearts'', "Simple and Clean -PLANITb Remix-" is heard in the opening cinematic of the game.
*Main menu cinematic<ref name="KO">"Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-"</ref>
*In ''Kingdom Hearts'', "Simple and Clean" is heard during the ending credits.
*Opening cinematic<ref name="PB">"Simple and Clean -PLANITb Remix-" and "Hikari -PLANITb Remix-"</ref>
*Ending credits<ref name="SC">"Simple and Clean" and "Hikari"</ref>
 
;Cutscenes
*[[Hollow Bastion]]: "Sora's Sacrifice"<ref>"HIKARI -KINGDOM HEARTS Instrumental Version-"</ref>


===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
*In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories]]'' only, "Simple and Clean -PLANITb Remix-" is heard in the opening cinematic of the game.
*Opening cinematic{{ReCoM}}<ref name="PB" />
*In both ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'' and ''Re: Chain of Memories'', "Simple and Clean" is heard during the ending credits.
*Ending credits<ref name="SC" />
 
===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
*Ending cinematic<ref name="KO" />


===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
*In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'', "Simple and Clean -PLANITb Remix-" is heard in the opening cinematic of the game.
*Opening cinematic<ref name="PB" />
*In ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', "Simple and Clean" is heard during the ending credits of the Final Episode.
*Ending credits<ref name="KO" />
*Ending credits (Final Episode)<ref name="SC" />


===''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''===
===''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''===
*In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:coded]]'', "Simple and Clean -PLANITb Remix-" is heard in the opening cinematic of the game.
*Opening cinematic<ref name="PB" />
*In ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'', "Simple and Clean" is heard during the ending credits.
*Ending credits<ref name="SC" />
 
===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
*Opening cinematic<ref name="KO" />
 
===''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX''===
*Ending credits<ref name="KO" />


===''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth By Sleep -A fragmentary passage-''===
===''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth By Sleep -A fragmentary passage-''===
*In ''[[Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-]]'', "Simple And Clean -Ray Of Hope MIX-" is heard in the opening cinematic of the game.
*Opening cinematic<ref>"Simple And Clean -Ray Of Hope MIX-" and "Hikari -Ray Of Hope MIX-"</ref>
*In ''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-'', "Simple and Clean" is heard during the ending credits.
*Ending credits<ref name="SC" />
 
===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
*Ending cinematic<ref name="KT">"HIKARI -KINGDOM Tres Orchestra Instrumental Version-"</ref>
 
===''Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind''===
*Ending cinematic<ref name="KT" />
 
===''Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory''===
*Opening cinematic<ref name="SC" />


==Composition==
==Composition==
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The opening theme lasts for the first fifty seconds on the piece, and, as the opening statement of the composition, lays the foundation for the following themes. The opening theme's magical mood transitions to the second theme's faster, but equally as mystical tone. The third theme momentarily shifts dynamic and features the percussion and brass sections, before returning the melody back to the strings. Resuming control, the strings lead the ensemble into the fourth theme- a slightly livelier and more percussive variation of the first theme. The last theme is the finale, which changes tempo greatly towards the end through the use of rallentando and ritardando. These tempo reductions, along with the brass fanfares and percussive crashes help imply the ending of a grand adventure.
The opening theme lasts for the first fifty seconds on the piece, and, as the opening statement of the composition, lays the foundation for the following themes. The opening theme's magical mood transitions to the second theme's faster, but equally as mystical tone. The third theme momentarily shifts dynamic and features the percussion and brass sections, before returning the melody back to the strings. Resuming control, the strings lead the ensemble into the fourth theme- a slightly livelier and more percussive variation of the first theme. The last theme is the finale, which changes tempo greatly towards the end through the use of rallentando and ritardando. These tempo reductions, along with the brass fanfares and percussive crashes help imply the ending of a grand adventure.
The '''''Kingdom Hearts'' 20th Anniversary Event''' performance of "Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-" is played on solo piano. It is nearly identical in structure to the original orchestral arrangement.


==="HIKARI -KINGDOM HEARTS Instrumental Version-"===
==="HIKARI -KINGDOM HEARTS Instrumental Version-"===
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This instrumental arrangement is slightly different compared to the orchestral version, instead preferring a smaller instrumentation of: a complete strings section, flute, choir-ahhs, piano, organ, and a synthesizer that is using a music box MIDI sound effect.
This instrumental arrangement is slightly different compared to the orchestral version, instead preferring a smaller instrumentation of: a complete strings section, flute, choir-ahhs, piano, organ, and a synthesizer that is using a music box MIDI sound effect.


Playing only once, "Hikari -KINGDOM HEARTS Instrumental Version-" serves a distinct purpose: it represents sacrifice [[Sora]] makes in order to save [[Kairi]]. As such, this version references parts of previous tracks in order to connect the music to this specific scene. The use of a music box sound effect is homage to [[Kairi (track)|Kairi's theme]], while the actual melody draws heavily from the chorus section of "[[Hikari]]." It can also be interpreted that this rendition is a "watered down" version of the full orchestral arrangement.
Playing only once, "Hikari -KINGDOM HEARTS Instrumental Version-" serves a distinct purpose: it represents sacrifice [[Sora]] makes in order to save [[Kairi]]. As such, this version references parts of previous tracks in order to connect the music to this specific scene. The use of a music box sound effect is homage to [[Kairi (track)|Kairi's theme]], while the actual melody draws heavily from the chorus section of "Hikari." It can also be interpreted that this rendition is a "watered down" version of the full orchestral arrangement.


==="Hikari -KINGDOM Tres Orchestra Instrumental Version-"===
==="Hikari -KINGDOM Tres Orchestra Instrumental Version-"===
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==Other appearances==
==Other appearances==
===''Kingdom Hearts Magical AR Stage''===
''[[Kingdom Hearts Magical AR Stage]]'' features "Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-" as one of five stages in the AR video experience. The scene shows Sora running in [[The Final World]] accompanied by memories of his friends and a promotional track list for the then-upcoming ''Kingdom hearts Melody of Memory''.
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
In ''{{Ssb|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate}}'', "Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-" plays in the background of the beginning and ending of Sora's reveal trailer, although it does not appear in the game itself.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82Q2XTJ8jWk&ab_channel=SuperSmashBros. ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' – The Last Key]</ref>
In ''{{Ssb|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate}}'', "Hikari -KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version-" plays in the background of the beginning and ending of Sora's reveal trailer, although it does not appear in the game itself.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82Q2XTJ8jWk&ab_channel=SuperSmashBros. ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' – The Last Key]</ref>
===''Kingdom Hearts'' Walkman===
A coupon for a free installation of "Hikari" was bundled with the 20th Anniversary [[Walkman]].
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File:Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories- Cover.png|Disc 1, Track 2 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories-]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories-
File:Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories- Cover.png|Disc 1, Track 2 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories-]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories-
File:Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories- Cover.png|Disc 2, Track 18 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories-]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories-
File:Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories- Cover.png|Disc 2, Track 18 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories-]]''|link=Kingdom Hearts 10th Anniversary Fan Selection -Melodies & Memories-
File:Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Vinyl LP Box Cover.png|Disc 1, Side A, Track 2 in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Vinyl LP Box]]''
File:Hikari Album Art.png|Disc 1, Tracks 1 in the ''{{w|Hikari (Utada Hikaru song)|Hikari}}'' single album|link=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hikari_(Utada_Hikaru_song)
File:Hikari Album Art.png|Disc 1, Tracks 1 in the ''{{w|Hikari (Utada Hikaru song)|Hikari}}'' single album|link=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hikari_(Utada_Hikaru_song)
File:Hikari Album Art.png|Disc 1, Tracks 2 in the ''{{w|Hikari (Utada Hikaru song)|Hikari}}'' single album|link=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hikari_(Utada_Hikaru_song)
File:Hikari Album Art.png|Disc 1, Tracks 2 in the ''{{w|Hikari (Utada Hikaru song)|Hikari}}'' single album|link=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hikari_(Utada_Hikaru_song)
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