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"'''Strange Whispers'''" is a | "'''Strange Whispers'''" is a musical composition by Yoko Shimomura. It is used throughout the [[Kingdom Hearts (series)|''Kingdom Hearts'' series]]. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
"Strange Whispers" is an ominous theme used primarily in cutscenes that involve either an unfortunate discovery or an encounter with an antagonist. | "Strange Whispers" is an ominous theme used primarily in cutscenes that involve either an unfortunate discovery or an encounter with an antagonist. | ||
===''Kingdom Hearts'' | ===''[[Kingdom Hearts]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Final Mix]]''=== | ||
*[[Destiny Islands]]: "Connected World" | *[[Destiny Islands]]: "Connected World" | ||
*[[Olympus Coliseum]]: "Hades Prepares Cloud" | *[[Olympus Coliseum]]: "Hades Prepares Cloud" | ||
*[[Agrabah]]: "To | *[[Agrabah]]: "To The Desert!" | ||
*[[Neverland]]: "Neverland," "Leaving the Island" | *[[Neverland]]: "Neverland," "Leaving the Island" | ||
*[[Hollow Bastion]]: "Riku Accepts His Darkness" | *[[Hollow Bastion]]: "Riku Accepts His Darkness" | ||
===''Kingdom Hearts II''=== | ===''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]''=== | ||
*[[Twilight Town]] ([[Roxas]]): "A Dream of Good-byes" | *[[Twilight Town]] ([[Roxas]]): "A Dream of Good-byes" | ||
<!--===''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''=== | |||
Unless it plays during one of the CGI cutscenes, which I don't think so, this is practically impossible to label for cutscenes. We would have to do "World: Day ## Day Name (if applicable)--> | |||
==='' | ===''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:coded]]''=== | ||
*Introduction and tutorial: Opening | *Introduction and tutorial: Opening | ||
*Destiny Islands: "This world has been connected," "The Keyhole" | *Destiny Islands: "This world has been connected," "The Keyhole" | ||
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*Agrabah: "Maleficent's Designs" | *Agrabah: "Maleficent's Designs" | ||
===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''=== | ===''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]''=== | ||
*[[La Cité des Cloches]] ([[Riku]]): "The Road to Dawn" | *[[La Cité des Cloches]] ([[Riku]]): "The Road to Dawn" | ||
===''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX''=== | ===''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX]]''=== | ||
====''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]''==== | |||
*[[The World That Never Was]]: "Day 26 - Terminated," "Day 150 - Fear," "Day 353 - Resolve" | *[[The World That Never Was]]: "Day 26 - Terminated," "Day 150 - Fear," "Day 353 - Resolve" | ||
*[[Castle Oblivion]]: "Day 255 - The Longest Day," "Day 296 - Confessions" | *[[Castle Oblivion]]: "Day 255 - The Longest Day," "Day 296 - Confessions" | ||
*Agrabah: "Day 321 - Waning Power" | *Agrabah: "Day 321 - Waning Power" | ||
===''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]''=== | |||
*[[San Fransokyo]]: "Enter the Supervillain" | |||
{{sec-stub}} | |||
===''[[Kingdom Hearts Union χ]]''=== | |||
*Side Quests: "Darkness Draws Near" | |||
*[[Castle of Dreams]]: "The Dress" | |||
{{sec-stub}} | |||
===''[[Kingdom Hearts Dark Road]]''=== | |||
{{sec-stub}} | |||
<!--Chapter 1: Opening cutscene on the Destiny Islands between Master Xehanort and Cloaked Figure. Waiting until we have official cutscene name.--> | |||
==Composition== | ==Composition== | ||
"Strange Whispers" is approximately fifty-five seconds long. | "Strange Whispers" is approximately fifty-five seconds long in ''Kingdom Hearts''. In ''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX'', it is approximately fifty-six seconds long. | ||
In ''Kingdom Hearts'', the piece has a time signature of 4/4 and a tempo of 108 beats per minute. The piece does not have an introduction or conclusion, allowing for smooth transitions between loops. The instrumentation is consistent between games, except in ''Kingdom Hearts III''. The standard instrumentation consists solely of strings- namely, cello, and stringed bass. However, in ''Kingdom Hearts III'', the instrumentation includes: a strings section, synthesizer, female vocals, and use of haunting, drone-like sound effects. <!--Not sure if haunting is the best word. In the least, there's several SFX applications on it- reverb, for right off.--> | |||
Overall, the piece has a very ominous and eerie nature. In ''Kingdom Hearts III'' the "whisper" aspect of "Strange Whispers" is more audible in that actual female vocals are used. Regardless of the game, the cello maintains control of the melody. Underneath this sinister melody is an equally as offsetting drone played by the stringed bass. Additionally, the added sound effects and synthesizer in ''Kingdom Hearts III'' only heighten the tension and unknown. | |||
==Albums== | ==Albums== | ||
Revision as of 15:11, 30 June 2020
| Kingdom Hearts Strange Whispers | |
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| Arranger | Yoko Shimomura |
| Composer | Yoko Shimormura |
| Length | 0:55 |
| Kingdom Hearts II Strange Whispers | |
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File:Strange Whispers KHII.ogg | |
| Arranger | Yoko Shimomura |
| Composer | Yoko Shimomura |
| Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Strange Whispers | |
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| Arranger | Yoko Shimomura |
| Composer | Yoko Shimomura |
| Kingdom Hearts Re:coded Strange Whispers | |
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File:Strange Whispers KHREC.ogg | |
| Arranger | Yoko Shimomura |
| Composer | Yoko Shimomura |
| Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance Strange Whispers | |
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File:Strange Whispers KH3D.ogg | |
| Arranger | Yoko Shimomura |
| Composer | Yoko Shimomura |
| Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX Strange Whispers | |
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| Arranger | Yoko Shimomura |
| Composer | Yoko Shimomura |
| Length | 0:56 |
"Strange Whispers" is a musical composition by Yoko Shimomura. It is used throughout the Kingdom Hearts series.
Appearances
"Strange Whispers" is an ominous theme used primarily in cutscenes that involve either an unfortunate discovery or an encounter with an antagonist.
Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts Final Mix
- Destiny Islands: "Connected World"
- Olympus Coliseum: "Hades Prepares Cloud"
- Agrabah: "To The Desert!"
- Neverland: "Neverland," "Leaving the Island"
- Hollow Bastion: "Riku Accepts His Darkness"
Kingdom Hearts II and Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
- Twilight Town (Roxas): "A Dream of Good-byes"
Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
- Introduction and tutorial: Opening
- Destiny Islands: "This world has been connected," "The Keyhole"
- Traverse Town: "The Man in the Cloak in the First District"
- Wonderland: "It's time you learned the truth"
- Agrabah: "Maleficent's Designs"
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
- La Cité des Cloches (Riku): "The Road to Dawn"
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
- The World That Never Was: "Day 26 - Terminated," "Day 150 - Fear," "Day 353 - Resolve"
- Castle Oblivion: "Day 255 - The Longest Day," "Day 296 - Confessions"
- Agrabah: "Day 321 - Waning Power"
Kingdom Hearts III
- San Fransokyo: "Enter the Supervillain"
Kingdom Hearts Union χ
- Side Quests: "Darkness Draws Near"
- Castle of Dreams: "The Dress"
Kingdom Hearts Dark Road
Composition
"Strange Whispers" is approximately fifty-five seconds long in Kingdom Hearts. In Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX, it is approximately fifty-six seconds long.
In Kingdom Hearts, the piece has a time signature of 4/4 and a tempo of 108 beats per minute. The piece does not have an introduction or conclusion, allowing for smooth transitions between loops. The instrumentation is consistent between games, except in Kingdom Hearts III. The standard instrumentation consists solely of strings- namely, cello, and stringed bass. However, in Kingdom Hearts III, the instrumentation includes: a strings section, synthesizer, female vocals, and use of haunting, drone-like sound effects.
Overall, the piece has a very ominous and eerie nature. In Kingdom Hearts III the "whisper" aspect of "Strange Whispers" is more audible in that actual female vocals are used. Regardless of the game, the cello maintains control of the melody. Underneath this sinister melody is an equally as offsetting drone played by the stringed bass. Additionally, the added sound effects and synthesizer in Kingdom Hearts III only heighten the tension and unknown.
Albums
Disc 1, Track 9 in the Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack
Disc 1, Track 9 in the Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete
Disc 1, Track 9 in the Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX Original Soundtrack
