@@LoneStoneMaalik But they wouldn't work well or fit in with a modern console like the PS4 so you may think it's a shame that they changed it but don't get picky
@@gustavorosaless373 Such an excellent series, glad to see others love it as well. The music composer, Yoko Shimomura, was really beyond inspiring when you try to understand how she even wrote these themes.
What's your problem!? You both, think you can do whatever you want. Well I'm sick of it. Go on, just keep on running! Cause I'll always be there to bring you back! -Axel
This is one of those songs that, despite the fact they're so somber and sound so unfit for a battle... It's still PERFECT battle music. Especially considering it's Roxas we're talking about here.
"Sora, you're lucky. Looks like my summer vacation is... over" *As Roxas faded he felt something. It was as Namine had told him. He didn't feel panicked as he faded. Instead he felt, whole*
Daniel Yogi he said that his summer vacation was over amd in the comment it seemed like that you said that it was at THAT point that roxas faded and i was lile "dafuq?"
This song makes you feel a fake-like happiness with an underlying tone of despair and regret... as if you are hiding behind your smile. In public, you act happy, but when you are alone, your life is hell..
It's that accompanying piano voice, the 1-2-3, 1-2-3, 1-2 part. The way it actually starts to sound happy before the whole thing breaks down is just heart-wrenching, like he's accepted his fate as much as he can, but the pain will never truly go away.
Once... I was in that boss battle, and 30 seconds after the fight started, the game blocked but the soundtrack remained. I couldn't restart the game because of it, and before doing so, I listened to it for something like 10 minutes haha.
@@LuichiTacoI can see where you're coming from, but they don't sound the same at all. The HD remix is bogged down in a way too loud string section that doesn't give the piano any room to make any statements. It's a pretty piece, but it lacks the emotional center of the original. The way the piano feels like it's struggling to keep up in the middle section of the original. Like it's making a decision in real time about what to do. Before finally casting off its limits and committing to expressing, the grief, the injustice, the anger, the desperation that Roxas is experiencing during the fight. The graceful strings of the remix don't communicate that to me at all. The remix loses the soul of the original piece, which is contained in the piano
"I need to find this Sora person set Kingdom Hearts free and everything will go back to the way it was me, Axel, and...and her will go back and eat ice cream together." ~Roxas
A cruel, intense and pulse-pounding version of a somewhat sad, gentle song. This is the kind of piece that breaks your heart, because (In Sora's case) you haven't the faintest clue what's going on, but the harsh pounding the keys make your blood boil, while simultaneously sustaining a high note of sadness in your mind.
this music is so badass and full of soul. It literally spells "this is it, the final showdown. After this, its all over" The "Duel Bout" reaction is the cherry on top with this music on.
@@cloudshines812 yeah, I also put emphasis on the desperation I don't feel in the remaster. The newer one just seems to be arranged to sound prettier, like the emotional baggage stopped being the priority.
Another way you can look at it is; Oblivion represents Xion, and Oathkeeper represents the promise Roxas made with her to destroy Kingdom Hearts, hence the name "Oathkeeper".
Roxas is referring to Axel. Roxas's rage and jealousy of Sora, as well as the death of his bestfriend is what triggered the nobody's awakening, and what led to the destined battle. Axel had sacrificed himself so that Sora could live, while he had refused to do the same for Roxas earlier in the Digital Twilight Town. It was only after Roxas glanced down at Sora during their battle, surrounded by the stainglass images of the boy's friends and allies did Roxas understand.
Exactly. I wish that 2.5's orchestrated track had the same intensity and drive to its piano that the PS2 version did, but the orchestrated track has the better rendition of the flute and string parts.
@@Nexol13 Yea I would agree too that the 2.5 version is really missing that strong piano presence the original midi version had and felt a bit too soft. Just layering this with the 2.5 track really fixed my nitpick lol
@harley martynec It's tragic for both Sora and Roxas. If Roxas had his way, Sora would have been sleeping forever. In a way, Roxas still exists. He may be a part of Sora but he's a character that won't be forgotten. I have a feeling I'm going to see him in Kingdom Hearts 3
Well I beat dream drop distance and after the ending, I am convinced I will see Ventus and Roxas in KH3. I'm not sure about Xion but I want her to come back too
Static Sonic Dream Drop Distance implies that all of the characters who were lost will be able to come back through the use of Ansem the Wise's data, and Sora is connected to it all somehow. We see Xion appear twice in that game, and Ansem said even if the memory is gone, the heart still remembers everything. She probably will come back. The real question is, what the heck is everyone going to wear? The black hoods for the majority of the game?
This may sound weird, but this song plays when Dante and Vergil having a unforgettable battle in a church when it's raining. This time, Dante or Vergil must die in this sad, final battle.
Whoever it was that played this, Organization XIII, Dearly Beloved, To Zanarkand, Fairy Fountain, Song of Storms, Still More Fighting, Chocobo, Golden Saucer, Forest Haven, Matoyas Cave, and everything else at Wright food court at Indiana University... Thank you for the best nerdgasm I ever experienced
I really don't know why but i very much prefer this version of the other promise, the orchestrated one (while still beautiful) just seems like it lacks something. This one feels much more intense and dramatic
That is the sadness and rage to not be your own person and to know you aren't even supposed to exist and the feeling that your existence will end soon. Am I right?
Same - it was packed with feelings, while the newer tracks feel like they want to sound simply cooler with extra, unnecessary instruments, often ignoring what made the original so special. The worst thing is that the original soundtrack is dying out, at least on YT.
Back in 2006… KH2FM was our Zack Snyder’s Justice League. How they cut out some of the best shit ever and locked it behind a vault for years was MADDENING. Roxas’ boss fight was essentially like Flash’s time travel scene… something we only WISHED to have at launch
This song feels like "Ok this is it, I have nothing left so I have to try even though I know I'll fail." I think that's how Roxas felt because though he may have become 'one' with Sora he never got the chance to become his own completely seperate person. Which is sad when you think about it, he's a prisoner now. Unable to expereince life as he wanted. No matter how disney may try to sugar-coat that its the truth.
My favorite part is DEFINITELY 0:42 - 1:26. You can really feel the emotions that this song is trying to convey. Why Japan decides to be selfish and keep all the good stuff like this and Super Robot Wars to themselves is beyond me.
Keyblade MasterRoxas Uh....FFXV's demo comes out in 2015....Won't be seeing KH3 until after FFXV...and we won't be seeing FFXV until at least Holiday 2015.
i found the sheet music for this and now im learning it!!!!!!!!!! honestly, to me, this is in the top 2 best songs in the whole kh series......Friends in my Heart is next to it.
I'm ready to actually fight Roxas, because 2.5 is also DA FINAL MIX of KH2. The rearrangement of this to go along with the game that should have seen international release 7 years ago will be incredibly awesome.
Too late everyone, Nomura stated that KH3 would be more likely in the next generation of consoles because it's not even started yet, and it takes a long time. But he said it might be possible. So now we have to buy a 3ds AND a ps4 just to play the best series in the universe? Heh, it's so worth it!
For a nobody, he's the most "Human" character. To show a wide variety of joy (with his best friends), grief (losing xion), and anger (against riku), rage (in the computer room), regret (after being defeated by sora). Although sora also experienced it, but most of his adventure filled with happiness.
@G3nkiD3su Final Mix is a slightly modified version of KH. Basically, it has added content (Lingering Sentiment, Data fights, Limit Form, etc.), but all the text is in Japanese and you have to order it online. As for the text, you're either going to have to memorize the katakana OR actually KNOW Japanese.
Y'know, KH is one of the few things present-day disney was involved in that doesn't suck. Also I like how many questions about roxas were answered in 358/2 days. Those who have played it to the end will be able to figure out what this other promise was.
I won't deny, the PS2 version of this track is undeniably good. But for me, the 2.5 remix just adds more of an emotional tension to it that makes you feel reluctant to fight even though you know that it's an unavoidable battle you must win in order to progress.
"What's your problem? You both... think you can do whatever you want. Well, I'm sick of it. Go on, you just keep running. But I'll always be there to bring you back!"
Damn, y’all weren’t lying. That original PS2 version do hit different.
The original KH2 OST on PS2 has way better sounding instruments than the remake.
@@LoneStoneMaalik But they wouldn't work well or fit in with a modern console like the PS4 so you may think it's a shame that they changed it but don't get picky
"Looks like my summer vacation is... over"
I cry everytime i watch that part :'(
Same, Roxas just wanted to be himself but he knoes he is just a nobody and it's so sad
Oh why did you go there 😭
@@gustavorosaless373 Such an excellent series, glad to see others love it as well. The music composer, Yoko Shimomura, was really beyond inspiring when you try to understand how she even wrote these themes.
What's your problem!?
You both, think you can do whatever you want.
Well I'm sick of it.
Go on, just keep on running!
Cause I'll always be there to bring you back!
-Axel
I was in love with Axel.
***** AXEL
+Inplusity got it memorized
Please don't hold back Axel. Promise.
- Xion
This is one of those songs that, despite the fact they're so somber and sound so unfit for a battle... It's still PERFECT battle music.
Especially considering it's Roxas we're talking about here.
"Sora, you're lucky. Looks like my summer vacation is... over" *As Roxas faded he felt something. It was as Namine had told him. He didn't feel panicked as he faded. Instead he felt, whole*
Wait he fainted at that point? Why? Didn't they battle each other in the world that never was???
Andrés Pétur Axelsson
-He faded. The battle with him in the World That Never Was was in Sora's mind-
Daniel Yogi i know that but i was like "wait he din't fade at the begining of the game" cuz that's how the comment sounded like
Andrés Pétur Axelsson ?
Daniel Yogi he said that his summer vacation was over amd in the comment it seemed like that you said that it was at THAT point that roxas faded and i was lile "dafuq?"
Amazing to see an upload from 16 years ago and reading the comments. Nothing's changed, our love for KH music is strong
Roxas the most badass infant of all time
Say what you will about these games or the series as a whole… but the music NEVER misses
This song makes you feel a fake-like happiness with an underlying tone of despair and regret... as if you are hiding behind your smile. In public, you act happy, but when you are alone, your life is hell..
It's that accompanying piano voice, the 1-2-3, 1-2-3, 1-2 part. The way it actually starts to sound happy before the whole thing breaks down is just heart-wrenching, like he's accepted his fate as much as he can, but the pain will never truly go away.
Once... I was in that boss battle, and 30 seconds after the fight started, the game blocked but the soundtrack remained.
I couldn't restart the game because of it, and before doing so, I listened to it for something like 10 minutes haha.
Probably the most emotional music I've heard! It's beautiful, and perfectly made.
i think this just might be the greatest boss battle music i've ever listened to.
Is it still?
I like this version better because the piano is more dramatic
It kinda sounds the same
@@LuichiTacoI can see where you're coming from, but they don't sound the same at all. The HD remix is bogged down in a way too loud string section that doesn't give the piano any room to make any statements. It's a pretty piece, but it lacks the emotional center of the original. The way the piano feels like it's struggling to keep up in the middle section of the original. Like it's making a decision in real time about what to do. Before finally casting off its limits and committing to expressing, the grief, the injustice, the anger, the desperation that Roxas is experiencing during the fight. The graceful strings of the remix don't communicate that to me at all. The remix loses the soul of the original piece, which is contained in the piano
This is a good song.
It's weird, but every time it reaches the flute solo, I start tearing up.
"I need to find this Sora person set Kingdom Hearts free and everything will go back to the way it was me, Axel, and...and her will go back and eat ice cream together."
~Roxas
Are you mark smith b or something on ex-mormon Twitter??
"looks like my summer vacation is.... STARTING OVER LIVE AT MTV!!! WOO HOOO!!!
A cruel, intense and pulse-pounding version of a somewhat sad, gentle song.
This is the kind of piece that breaks your heart, because (In Sora's case) you haven't the faintest clue what's going on, but the harsh pounding the keys make your blood boil, while simultaneously sustaining a high note of sadness in your mind.
This needs more love, it's so hard to find the actual song on UA-cam. Thank god for this vid
this music is so badass and full of soul.
It literally spells "this is it, the final showdown. After this, its all over"
The "Duel Bout" reaction is the cherry on top with this music on.
"You make a good other"
Sora: wh-who are you?!
???: ghh......someone from the dark
the rawness in just a few instruments used in this piece makes it much more genuine and emotional than the remastered version
Yeah, it's strange. As lovely as the remastered version is, it's always this one I return to.
@@january3rd293 The remastered version is almost perfect if only the piano was stronger and not soft like it was
@@hahalolz4512 I agree, the piano's brightness was one of the few things missing from it.
I also just prefer the midi orchestra too. It gives off a more somber/desperate feel whereas the remake version feels more fit for a cutscene
@@cloudshines812 yeah, I also put emphasis on the desperation I don't feel in the remaster. The newer one just seems to be arranged to sound prettier, like the emotional baggage stopped being the priority.
"Why? Why did he choose you?"
"I see...that's why."
Another way you can look at it is; Oblivion represents Xion, and Oathkeeper represents the promise Roxas made with her to destroy Kingdom Hearts, hence the name "Oathkeeper".
I found the boss battle with Roxas to be harder than the final boss...
@@raulrojas9253 I have more trouble with Data Zexion ;-;
I beat Roxas in the first time
@@caioeduardo9837 :0 i defeat Roxas after buying something in the store but i don't remember what
That makes two of us.
Just as people considered xaldin to be the "first real fight" of vanilla kh2, roxas was the first real fight of 2fm
It's my favorite video game track of all time.
This music will always be in my heart! And my memories! I will never forget the Kingdom hearts franchise!!
Anyone 2021? Can’t believe I’ve been listening to this for so long.
Roxas is referring to Axel. Roxas's rage and jealousy of Sora, as well as the death of his bestfriend is what triggered the nobody's awakening, and what led to the destined battle. Axel had sacrificed himself so that Sora could live, while he had refused to do the same for Roxas earlier in the Digital Twilight Town. It was only after Roxas glanced down at Sora during their battle, surrounded by the stainglass images of the boy's friends and allies did Roxas understand.
This is a masterpiece !
I played final mix in my PS2 and i heard this version before the remastered one.
I can say that both are good in their own way
Exactly. I wish that 2.5's orchestrated track had the same intensity and drive to its piano that the PS2 version did, but the orchestrated track has the better rendition of the flute and string parts.
@@Nexol13 Yea I would agree too that the 2.5 version is really missing that strong piano presence the original midi version had and felt a bit too soft. Just layering this with the 2.5 track really fixed my nitpick lol
KH2 - Better for the battle
KH2.5 - Better for Cutscenes
Never heard a better song in all my life.
Kudos to Yoko Shimamura.
I just can't stop watching it.
Man, I just love how this song is more dramatic than the original.
So beautiful. ;-;
still here in 2024
@harley martynec It's tragic for both Sora and Roxas. If Roxas had his way, Sora would have been sleeping forever. In a way, Roxas still exists. He may be a part of Sora but he's a character that won't be forgotten. I have a feeling I'm going to see him in Kingdom Hearts 3
Well I beat dream drop distance and after the ending, I am convinced I will see Ventus and Roxas in KH3. I'm not sure about Xion but I want her to come back too
Static Sonic Dream Drop Distance implies that all of the characters who were lost will be able to come back through the use of Ansem the Wise's data, and Sora is connected to it all somehow. We see Xion appear twice in that game, and Ansem said even if the memory is gone, the heart still remembers everything. She probably will come back. The real question is, what the heck is everyone going to wear? The black hoods for the majority of the game?
Well, we're gonna have to see in KH3
I would rather sora to stay asleep and have Roxas as our hero. So much more of a character then sora, and he's not even supposed to exist lol
well spoiler for anyone who hasn't played KH3 yet but, that was a very correct hunch this dude had
This is one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard in my entire life T_T
this makes me think of a man who lost everything but still presses on great song made me cry when sora fought roxas
I want a have a sword fight now. This as the battle music. Anyone with me?
Yaas!
Yep
Yes!
free for all
This may sound weird, but this song plays when Dante and Vergil having a unforgettable battle in a church when it's raining. This time, Dante or Vergil must die in this sad, final battle.
Lumpy Knowles nah it’s a really good theme id say it even fits in with dmc
Both versions of this song are just so good.
this version better
Nirvana guy is alive ❓❗
THANK YOU SO MUCH. When I looked up "the other promise" the first time, I got the drammatica version and blew it off, so no wonder. Thanks again!
Gosh the art in KH2 is so much cooler and final fantasier than KH3.
Whoever it was that played this, Organization XIII, Dearly Beloved, To Zanarkand, Fairy Fountain, Song of Storms, Still More Fighting, Chocobo, Golden Saucer, Forest Haven, Matoyas Cave, and everything else at Wright food court at Indiana University... Thank you for the best nerdgasm I ever experienced
"Hop."
"Take That!"
Incredibly unique song. It seemingly captures every emotion.
One word....breathtaking
I really don't know why but i very much prefer this version of the other promise, the orchestrated one (while still beautiful) just seems like it lacks something. This one feels much more intense and dramatic
That is the sadness and rage to not be your own person and to know you aren't even supposed to exist and the feeling that your existence will end soon. Am I right?
I think it’s because the bass tones of the instruments in this version hits a lot harder. There’s more balance and restraint in the remix
It's 14 people who are already heartless.
I don't see why anyone would dislike this song.
I would love to hear the reasons why...
Way better than the 2.5 HD remix version.
That's where you're wrong! :D
The Original usually does better than the remix.
@Inkerdoodle I was wrong, I like both.
I find most of the original tracks pack a better punch compared to the remastered ones.
Same - it was packed with feelings, while the newer tracks feel like they want to sound simply cooler with extra, unnecessary instruments, often ignoring what made the original so special.
The worst thing is that the original soundtrack is dying out, at least on YT.
Back in 2006… KH2FM was our Zack Snyder’s Justice League. How they cut out some of the best shit ever and locked it behind a vault for years was MADDENING. Roxas’ boss fight was essentially like Flash’s time travel scene… something we only WISHED to have at launch
This song feels like "Ok this is it, I have nothing left so I have to try even though I know I'll fail." I think that's how Roxas felt because though he may have become 'one' with Sora he never got the chance to become his own completely seperate person. Which is sad when you think about it, he's a prisoner now. Unable to expereince life as he wanted. No matter how disney may try to sugar-coat that its the truth.
This song is so BEAUTIFUL! I love it!
"Who-who are you?!"
"...someone from the dark."
man...i juz love tis song....it has a combination of grief...sympathy...anger...spiritual...n happyness....
My favorite part is DEFINITELY 0:42 - 1:26. You can really feel the emotions that this song is trying to convey. Why Japan decides to be selfish and keep all the good stuff like this and Super Robot Wars to themselves is beyond me.
omfg! LOVE THIS SONG!
now I seriously wanna get 2.5 HD Remix and battle myself
Don't worry man, you will in December
I heard that KH3 is coming out in May 2015
hahaha i wish it was coming in may 2015. Try November 2016.
Keyblade MasterRoxas Uh....FFXV's demo comes out in 2015....Won't be seeing KH3 until after FFXV...and we won't be seeing FFXV until at least Holiday 2015.
thats what im sayin Mike Sauer
i found the sheet music for this and now im learning it!!!!!!!!!! honestly, to me, this is in the top 2 best songs in the whole kh series......Friends in my Heart is next to it.
“Tell me… tell me why he picked you”
This Song Rocks
When I fought 1. time against him: "Fuck." Died.
I remember the first time i fighted against him, he raped me so brutally, lol.
This seriously works man! Thanks!
''someone from the dark''
+spark nazo
You can't be Riku?
cmonBruh
@@racenator1730 riku? I beat a riku once.
The sampled stuff in this version just hits more better than the Remix version god
"Why does he picked you?- oh i see thats why.
What!-
"You Make a good Other"
I've always related to Roxas so much.
Is it bad I prefer this over the 2.5 version
no
trust me, i know that feeling all too well, and this song is a good representation of it
roxas for smash
+sonicfan3588 you make a good other
I'm ready to actually fight Roxas, because 2.5 is also DA FINAL MIX of KH2. The rearrangement of this to go along with the game that should have seen international release 7 years ago will be incredibly awesome.
enjoy watching it lol.
holy crap i'm crying
I really like this song, I think it's the right theme for Roxas: mysterious and yet somewhat sad, just how his entire life was.
Too late everyone, Nomura stated that KH3 would be more likely in the next generation of consoles because it's not even started yet, and it takes a long time. But he said it might be possible. So now we have to buy a 3ds AND a ps4 just to play the best series in the universe? Heh, it's so worth it!
I've decided to put a comment after 13 years for this out of respect :v
For some reason I can't stop coming back to Kingdom Hearts for music
"People who know vs people who don't know" in music form
this is the most amazing song I've ever head
For a nobody, he's the most "Human" character.
To show a wide variety of joy (with his best friends), grief (losing xion), and anger (against riku), rage (in the computer room), regret (after being defeated by sora).
Although sora also experienced it, but most of his adventure filled with happiness.
How beautiful~💞💞💞
Awesome.
nice :3
memories.
ahhh it so wonderful
kingdom hearts is fantastic and so is its music
every time i listen to this i get a sick feeling in my gut its so good
Songs that make you want to cry ... this is one of them.
my favorite theme from the game and it's one of the best overall soundtracks i've ever heard.
@G3nkiD3su Final Mix is a slightly modified version of KH. Basically, it has added content (Lingering Sentiment, Data fights, Limit Form, etc.), but all the text is in Japanese and you have to order it online. As for the text, you're either going to have to memorize the katakana OR actually KNOW Japanese.
I listened to this for hour nonstop once. :D
Y'know, KH is one of the few things present-day disney was involved in that doesn't suck. Also I like how many questions about roxas were answered in 358/2 days. Those who have played it to the end will be able to figure out what this other promise was.
I won't deny, the PS2 version of this track is undeniably good. But for me, the 2.5 remix just adds more of an emotional tension to it that makes you feel reluctant to fight even though you know that it's an unavoidable battle you must win in order to progress.
i freakin love this song and you IOYB, i totally agree with you, you're right it's breathtaking!!
Wow. Whenever I think about both this particular theme and Roxas in his Twilight Town clothes at the same time... I dunno it makes me almost wanna cry
"What's your problem? You both... think you can do whatever you want. Well, I'm sick of it. Go on, you just keep running. But I'll always be there to bring you back!"
Thx for the suggestion!!
I love this game
This is beautiful.
"Go on you just keep running, But i'll always be there to bring you back" ~Axel
This my favorite kingdom hearts songs of all time!!
Best VGM ever^^
Dude i agree with you 100% This song is very sad!!! It makes me want to cry when i listen to this and fight him...its sad!!!
beautiful it's so moving sadly i have never played the game but this is a master piece of beauty