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Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete Box (TOCT-26221)
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Old Jan 26, 2007, 10:40 AM Local time: Jan 26, 2007, 09:40 AM #1 of 42
Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete Box (TOCT-26221)

Information regarding this nine-disc boxset has been pretty scarce, up until now, since CDJapan gives us a fresh update:

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=TOCT-26221

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Complete box set release of music from the hit Square-Enix game series "Kingdom Hearts" announced in conjunction with the release of the upcoming game "Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+." Box set includes an extended version of the original "Kingdom Hearts II" soundtrack (the original much fretted about by series composer Yoko Shimomura due to the shortening of many traacks), the complete, previously unreleased soundtrack to "Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories," the previously released original soundtrack to "Kingdom Hearts I," and rare, previously unreleased tracks. Package design by series director Tetsuya Nomura with new illustrations.


I am very impressed with these details. I am most anticipating the extended version of the KHII soundtrack and I'm happy that even the composer disliked the original commercial release. No scans yet but the price is set at $120 US.

I am definitely ordering this, since I've been a fan of KH music for quite some time now.

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Old Jan 26, 2007, 10:57 AM Local time: Jan 26, 2007, 11:57 PM #2 of 42
Ah, I see. Deliberately release shortened KH2 soundtrack then do a re-release many months later. With new content! Clever. Just like KH2 Final Mix+. I'll be waiting for Kingdom Hearts II-3 Final Mix++ sometime early next year!!!

But seriously, good to see the KH2 soundtrack receiving some justice. Not looping the tracks was a bit silly. And I wonder if Shimomura will want to remaster the soundtrack. I'll be eagerly anticipating "Battle of Another Side" from Chain of Memories. Wouldn't be surprised if it's remastered for PS2 considering that the GBA game is supposed to be remade for KH2 Final Mix+.

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Old Jan 26, 2007, 05:00 PM #3 of 42
I'm totally ordering this as well. I was going the same very thread yesterday, but decided not to. Nice piece to add to my collection

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Old Jan 26, 2007, 05:05 PM #4 of 42
Already have this bad boy ordered. The extended KHII OST is a VERY welcome addition. The unreleased stuff should be neat too. I hope they throw in some sort of arrange or piano album as well. The pricetag is definitely worth it for me.

So many great box sets have been released lately and it doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon.

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Old Jan 26, 2007, 06:32 PM Local time: Jan 27, 2007, 09:32 AM #5 of 42
I'm sold after hearing that Kingdom Hearts II will actually loop. It'd be so awesome if (like Godai + Msia said) Shimomura upgraded the synth quality of the KH(& II) soundtrack(s). That would also be a welcome addition. The unreleased tracks sound intriguing, too.

If only a KH remix album was released. I can see a jazz-fusion and/or celtic album going over quite nicely.

Edit: So...
KH OST: 2 discs
KHII OST: 2(3?) discs
KH:CoM: 2 discs
Unreleased tracks: 1/2

I'm confused. =/


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Old Jan 27, 2007, 08:19 AM Local time: Jan 27, 2007, 03:19 PM #6 of 42
Shimomura upgraded the synth quality of the KH(& II) soundtrack(s).
What! Meddling with Kingdom Hearts 1's music synth is blasphemy. It was already a top notch performance by sequencer Ryoo Yamazaki, even though the music itself wasn't very good. Extremely good synth gone to waste. KH 2 coul use a remastered synth version from below subpar to not-ear-killing. Bring Yamazaki back for number 2!

Also since the box is 9 discs, I'm guessing the following:

KH1 OST - 3cd (come on, the 40 tracks per cd wasn't really fun)
KH2 OST - 3cd
KH CoM OST 2cd
KH 1&2 Final Mixes tracks plus some bonus tracks, orchestral arrangements, whatnot, maybe - 1cd.

Just a guess, I repeat.

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Old Jan 27, 2007, 12:07 PM #7 of 42
Perhaps we'll get the english versions of KHII, like... UNDER THE SEA XD

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Old Jan 27, 2007, 01:21 PM #8 of 42
...even though the music itself wasn't very good. Extremely good synth gone to waste.
Bite your tongue.

I'm extremely interested in this, even though there's no way I can afford it. I'm especially curious about the CoM tracks; will they be remastered or presented in glorious 16-bit GBA sound?

Either way, official lengthier KH2 tracks would be incredible, since I've been relying on hommade versions. And the thought of additional, unreleased tracks makes the mouth water.

Is this going to be a limited release? I ask because I'll probably be able to get a digital copy somewhere () but I'd like to get the box itself when fundage isn't as much of an issue.

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Old Jan 27, 2007, 06:47 PM Local time: Jan 28, 2007, 09:47 AM #9 of 42
What! Meddling with Kingdom Hearts 1's music synth is blasphemy. It was already a top notch performance by sequencer Ryoo Yamazaki, even though the music itself wasn't very good. Extremely good synth gone to waste. KH 2 coul use a remastered synth version from below subpar to not-ear-killing. Bring Yamazaki back for number 2!
Now that I think about it more, I remembered the first time when I listen to the KHII OST I thought to myself: "Why didn't they use the same synth quality KH had..?". In other words, I stand corrected.

And your guess about the disc spanning sounds fairly accurate.

Originally Posted by orion_mk3
I'm extremely interested in this, even though there's no way I can afford it. I'm especially curious about the CoM tracks; will they be remastered or presented in glorious 16-bit GBA sound?
Maybe both? It's been done before. For example, the FFTA soundtrack. It's possible, but if not then I'm sure they'll use the higher quality version (that is, if there's a discernible difference between the KH:CoM tracks and the KH/KHII tracks, 'cause I know many were dumbed down for the GBA)

Edit: How about this?: Kingdom Hearts Symphonic Sweet. Oops, I mean suite.

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Old Jan 29, 2007, 05:41 PM #10 of 42
Bleh, I didnt like the KH music as much as I like the FF music, but I think Ill try to get my hands on it

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Old Jan 31, 2007, 10:19 PM Local time: Jan 31, 2007, 07:19 PM #11 of 42
Must...get...OST box set...right...NOW!!!

Yeah that sums it up for me.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.


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Old Feb 7, 2007, 12:51 PM #12 of 42
For your information, there is just one First Press copy left on cdjapan.co.jp.

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Old Feb 7, 2007, 11:38 PM Local time: Feb 7, 2007, 08:38 PM #13 of 42
I'm getting it through a store in Hong Kong, to save shipping fares.

Though I do request that someone take snapshots or scan the extra goods the first press comes with, in case I don't get one. And I'm sure fans and fansites will wanna see it.

I was speaking idiomatically.


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Old Feb 10, 2007, 04:42 PM #14 of 42
I wonder if there will be any more orchestra performances? One can only hope...

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Old Feb 11, 2007, 06:27 AM Local time: Feb 11, 2007, 03:27 AM #15 of 42
Click on the banner sig so you can post about it on the right topic, like to see your post on this!

Anyhoo, I personally doubt there will be anymore orchestral performances, since it cost alot more money...

Although, since they are extending the secret ending, that idea may not be as far fetched as I thought...

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Old Feb 24, 2007, 07:33 AM Local time: Feb 24, 2007, 10:33 PM #16 of 42
http://www.gmronline.com/info.asp?Ca...r=TOCT-26221~9

A track list has been added thanks to "KujaFFman". I'm very excited about this box now; the Kingdom Hearts II Original Soundtrack increased to 4 discs?! And some new tracks?! Forget all my biases regarding the music.

No change to the Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack is visible. Also, disc 9 intrigues me with some completely new tracks. Overall this update has just given me a much needed enthusiasm boost.

Shimomura FTW.

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Old Feb 24, 2007, 10:25 AM #17 of 42
Shimomura FTW indeed!

The tracklist is very exciting; I can finally discard my homemade extended versions of KH2 tracks and get decent versions of the CoM ones. I hope that CoM is arranged, but given the number of repeated tracks, that seems unlikely.

Best of all, it looks like the last disc has not only all the tracks from the rare Final Mix disc, but some brand new ones as well. *drool*

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Old Feb 24, 2007, 01:00 PM #18 of 42
Oh man, that tracklist looks lovely. I figured KHII would end up being 3 discs but 4 discs is a very pleasant suprise. The Unreleased Tracks disc looks great too. After years of trying to get ahold of the Final Mix album, I won't have to search any longer.

This is going to be one hell of a box set.

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Old Feb 25, 2007, 02:41 AM Local time: Feb 24, 2007, 11:41 PM #19 of 42
Guys, don't forget this release conicides with KH 2 Final Mix, and there are alot of new stuff, like areas and boss fights in it, and a new secret ending. Naturally that would mean new tracks.

Disk 9 has all the tracks including in KH1 FM and KH2 FM.

05 What A Surprise?!
06 Happy Holidays!
07 The 13th Reflection
08 Cavern of Remembrance
09 Deep Anxiety
10 The Alter Existence
11 Awaken Rage
12 Fate of Not Known

Meaning those above are the new tracks from KH2 FM, and one of them should be playing on the official KH2 FM site. God knows which track though.

And if Happy Holidays means we get a Xmas theme for Xmas town, I would be SO happy. The Halloween theme was wrong for Xmas town.

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* That road went on forever, continuing straight ahead *

~ : Summer comes again, shining silver : ~
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Old Feb 25, 2007, 04:49 AM Local time: Feb 25, 2007, 07:49 PM #20 of 42
And if Happy Holidays means we get a Xmas theme for Xmas town, I would be SO happy. The Halloween theme was wrong for Xmas town.
Oh yeah, this annoyed me so much in Kingdom Hearts II. I really hope you're correct, it seems quite plausible. Why didn't she compose a tune for Christmas Town? I'm not a fan of seeing Shimomura's lazy side. =P

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Old Feb 26, 2007, 03:39 AM Local time: Feb 26, 2007, 12:39 AM #21 of 42
I'm surprised they didn't try to get the Xmas song from Nightmare before Xmas and play it there, the one where Jack goes "What's this? What's this?"

I guess they wanted to make things smoother by just having one town theme in each world, saves programmers the trouble. Same thing with the Santa outfit.

EDIT: God, The Graceful Assassin from KHU forums pointed out something that I didn't notice.

Quote:
Olympus Coliseum
Road to a Hero (New)
The Underworld

Villains of a Sort
Beneath the Ground (new but ??? seeing as the songs before and after are general, not world specific)
Rowdy Rumble

A New Day is Dawning
Any Time Any Place (Ug.. this might be Atlantica. Why would they trouble us with another? I hope it is POTC)
Nights of the Cursed

Arabian Dream
Arabian Daydream (New, obvious)
This is Halloween

Byte Bashing
Byte Striking (New, obviously for Tron)
Sinister Shadows

And I'm guessing entirely with these:

What A Surprise?! (No clue.. maybe with the new Twilight Town cutscenes)
Happy Holidays! (Christmas Town...?)
The 13th Reflection (Roxas)
Cavern of Remembrance (Netherworlds)
Deep Anxiety (CoM Org members)
The Alter Existence (Hard to say... depends... like a literal altar, such as Altar of Naught, or alterED? Might have something to do with Xemnas since Nomura said he'd make him more like he was in FM)
Awaken Rage (AU)
Fate of Not Known (New secret ending)
http://www.khforums.com/index.php?s=...dpost&p=863398

This means all the world have some new extension to them, ROCK ON!

I was speaking idiomatically.


{ :: ~ Air - the 1000th Summer ~ :: }

:: That sea went on forever, into the blue distance ::
* That road went on forever, continuing straight ahead *

~ : Summer comes again, shining silver : ~
: When I close my eyes, suddenly I can see that day's blue sky :

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Old Mar 5, 2007, 09:00 AM Local time: Mar 5, 2007, 06:00 AM #22 of 42
Forgive the double post please, but images of the CD set was released by HMV Japan.



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Old Mar 5, 2007, 04:17 PM #23 of 42
Nice. I guess the CD case is the bonus for the First Press Edition

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Old Mar 6, 2007, 12:11 AM Local time: Mar 6, 2007, 03:11 PM #24 of 42
That is so beautiful and awesome =O

I wish I had enough money to buy it

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Old Mar 6, 2007, 12:31 AM Local time: Mar 6, 2007, 03:31 PM #25 of 42
Whoa, that's some awesome packaging. This is shaping up to be one hell of a box set; I think it'll obliterate the FFXI Premium Box.

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