Kingdom Hearts’ Iconic Theme Tune Has Been Re-Recorded

Each Kingdom Hearts fan is aware of Hikaru Utada’s basic track, “Easy and Clear.” The beautiful, melodramatic ballad bookended the unique RPG in 2001, and has since made appearances in a number of video Games within the sequence within the type of motifs and remixes. Right now, a trailer for the Kingdom Hearts Steam launch premiered a newly recorded and rearranged model of the observe.

The brand new recording is a way more minimalist association than the unique track. The Japanese model of the observe, Hikari, already acquired this therapy as a part of Utada’s biggest hits album “Science Fiction,” launched in April. However now those that know the English lyrics can even sing alongside.

You may try the trailer and new association beneath, however if you wish to hear it with out all of the Kingdom Hearts audio layered on high, “Easy and Clear (Re-Recording)” is on streaming platforms, as nicely.

The brand new association tickles a special a part of my mind than the unique track. It has a barely ethereal vibe in comparison with the extra dramatic preparations Utada has put out earlier than. The track continues to be an all-time vocal observe in video video Games, and Utada’s musical contributions have been among the most fun components of getting a brand new Kingdom Hearts sport. “Sanctuary” from Kingdom Hearts II might be nonetheless my favourite, however I shock myself by going again to their Skrillex collaboration “Face My Fears” from Kingdom Hearts III probably the most.

Kingdom Hearts IV was introduced again in 2022, and we don’t know a lot concerning the sport, together with what platforms it’s launching on and when it’s popping out. We will solely hope Sq. Enix and Utada’s subsequent collaboration is as life-changing because the final. For extra on Kingdom Hearts, try Kotaku’s overview of Kingdom Hearts III.