Greatest Battle Music of All Time: The 13th Anthology

Music made by Yoko Shimomura's Drammatica Orchestra. Closely resembles many songs from the Kingdom Hearts Series.
For a worse song, go to the page given below.
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[@Hunter-ue4id]

“Closely resembles Kingdom Hearts” This is literally what it is

[@jorgemathiasbenitezsaldiva8131]

What really resembles, at least the start, is the theme somnus of ffvsxiii

[@Loansome_]

I think they mean the album of Yoko Shimomura's Drammatica. It has Kingdom Hearts songs, along with Final Fantasy and others.

[@jorgemathiasbenitezsaldiva8131]

@Oli Ver thanks for the explanation, but it was just my idea

[@FeatherWings78]

It's basically Organization XIII

[@DemonOfLore]

"Closely resembles many songs from the Kingdom Hearts Series." That's because it IS from the Kingdom Hearts' series.

[@jakedge3]

the picture just screams "lol sephiroth wuz here!"

[@yeetmaster-eb1xq]

just looking at a planet get destroyed and the meteor reading in comic sans "LOL SEPHIROTH WUZ HERE XD

[@sebastianadellQ]

Im here after the fatui harbingers reveal because they remember me this badass group the organization 13 was 👌

[@meh9705]

0:00-1:05: Orginization 13 Main Theme 1:06-2:15: The 13th Struggle 2:16-2:52: The 13th Reflection 2:53-3:15: Graceful Asassin 3:16-4:05: The 13th Dilemma 4:06-6:09 Lord of the Castle 6:09-6:42 Orginization 13 Main Theme

[@Alkadondon]

Originization ? like an orgy ?

[@quincyjames1782]

Rage awakened is in here too

[@finalfantasyfordays127]

You forgot xions theme

[@axinhedgelion8417]

finalfantasyfordays another side another story is in here too

[@luciferthemasterblade739]

Quincy James where

[@crimsonfenrir2334]

5:37 THAT LORD OF THE CASTLE EPIC REMIX OMG *ultimate eargasm + epic goosebump*

[@SidneyMosley]

What makes me sad is that this is the closest that I'll ever have to having the 13th Reflection as an orchestral piece...

[@herculejoestar5809]

Project destati

[@VOIDGEAR0]

I'm so attached to Graceful Assassin...

[@hwanniggles187]

That part is actually called Lord of the Castle

[@VOIDGEAR0]

True, But speaking in general.

[@QuintusKing]

John Rogers There is actually Graceful Assassin at 2:52.

[@BeansBroBeans]

Look up the 13th Clash by Everglow8444. It's got this music with actual battles from the game :)

[@IMMACYCLOPS]

That's actually what led me to find this video :)

[@CaptainCJ97]

IMMACYCLOPS same

[@IMMACYCLOPS]

CJAdams97 Everglow did very well with editing the video, especially the suspense when Sora used Ars Arcanum to finish off Roxas :)

[@CaptainCJ97]

IMMACYCLOPS yup

[@IMMACYCLOPS]

Did you see the English walkthrough of 2.5 by Everglow? There's a funny moment in the Xigbar boss battle when Sora becomes Anti-Sora.

[@davionthornton6321]

Need to call it 14th anthology and add vector to heavens. In my opinion anyway

[@CaptainCJ97]

hell yea

[@davionthornton6321]

CJAdams97 lol here i see you again XD

[@CaptainCJ97]

+The Anime Connoisseur yup haha

[@herofromthedark]

that would be a fantastic idea!

[@CaptainCJ97]

herofromthedark fuck yea

[@TurtleTime26]

0:00 to 1:02 --- Two opposing forces stand facing each other; one of light and one of darkness. The force of light offers an ultimatum: Surrender or face the consequences. The force of darkness simply draws his weapon, and the force of light draws his in turn, accepting this fate. 1:03 to 2:15 --- The pair begin their battle with a series of fast, yet powerful combos. The force of light is struck in the back, while the force of darkness is struck in the face a couple of times. All the while the force of darkness is enjoying this conflict. The force of light growls. 2:16 to 2:51 --- The battle style switches to primarily magic. The two conflict with spells from afar. Neither is struck, but their spells clash in bright flashes of color and heat. The force of darkness struggles to keep up with the light's powerful variety. 2:52 to 3:15 --- The magic is abandoned in favor of the more traditional fencing style. Their swords clash beautifully, yet neither is struck. The force of light is relieved for the short break from such draining techniques. 3:17 to 4:04 --- The duel becomes a struggle of brute force when the force of darkness tries to push their opponent off the edge of a cliff. The force of light holds them back for a while, but knows he cannot win this way, and ducks out as soon as he can. 4:05 to 5:14 --- Now knowing what the other's weaknesses are, the force of darkness begins using primarily brute force, while the force of light uses primarily magic. Both take mild scratches, bruises, and burns. 5:15 to 5:37 --- The force of light takes a critical hit to his leg and seems to be down for a moment, but with some effort stands back up and gets into a pose to continue fighting. The force of darkness smirks, thinking he has this battle in the bag. 5:38 to 6:09 --- A surge of adrenaline goes through the force of light, and he goes back against the force of darkness with strength like he's never had. He ends up knocking the force of darkness off the cliff with a blow that shatters the earth below. 6:10 to end --- The force of light goes down the cliff to observe as his opponent dies. "It didn't have to be this way, you know." "Yeah, I know." "We could have been friends. Partners." The force of darkness coughs up some blood and spits into the force of light's face. "Go to hell." The force of light sighs. "Will do."

[@Konpekikaminari]

you really saw all this inside your head didn't you?

[@TurtleTime26]

Itai Sprachman Ye.

[@Konpekikaminari]

***** I applaud you This is rather magnificent

[@chrisfondakowski4104]

really......

[@kuroneko5463]

1000/10 (≧∇≦)/

[@TanteiGH]

Yoko Shimomura NEVER fails to impress

[@luxuriouslobster3681]

Tip: Open this video in 2 tabs and play the second one on half the volume as the first one reached 9-10 seconds. Enjoy. ;)

[@octosquidy4759]

holy shit o.o how did you even find this? XD

[@luxuriouslobster3681]

It's a trick I picked up that works on some songs like this ;)

[@MrAdamerry]

very good tip thank X-D

[@CaptainCJ97]

not bad

[@sora5931]

Gorgutz Ead'Unter also you can start this song at 8 seconds at 25ish% and fate of the unkown at zero and at 50ish% and it sounds awesome

[@Taios87entertainment]

.......i'm- .....just at awe of this song

[@hawx8902]

Those horns at 5:54 are amazing!

[@NovumZero]

This hypes me up for Yokos work on FF XV, its going to be masterful...

[@xAgnyHDwithered]

aged really bad uh

[@ROSPoetry1]

@@xAgnyHDwithered aged liked spoiled milk 😂

[@Vayne_Solidor]

@@xAgnyHDwithered No lmao, FFxv ost is amazing

[@Vayne_Solidor]

Apocalypsis Noctis, Somnus, Invidia, Omnis Lacrima and many other battle themes, Magna Insomnia, Wanderlust, Luna, Valse di Fatastica etc etc, I could name 20 more, are all so great tracks.

[@jaykisuke3397]

The heart is no different.

[@JuvAmp95]

0:00 - 1:05 = Another Side 1:06 - 2:10 = The 13th Struggle (Axel and Luxord battle theme) 2:11 - 2:51 = The 13th Reflection (Absent Silhouettes) 2:52 - 3:15 = Graceful Assassin (One of Marluxia themes) 3:16 - 3:48 = The 13th Dilemma (Demyx,Xaldin,Xigbar and Saix battle theme) 3:49 - 4:05 = Showdown at Hollow Bastion 4:06 - 6:09 = Lord of the Castle (Marluxia final form battle theme) 6:10 - 6:42 = Another Side All this tracks are from KH Chain of Memories and KH2 Hope it helps ;)

[@janandrewdonato5482]

Hearing this song and seeing this image, its as if there is a battle on the asteroid. Awesome.

[@IMMACYCLOPS]

That's such a cool idea for a battle sequence :) On an asteroid flying toward Earth... The idea sounds so epic :D

[@TheZeroPhoenix]

One of the best remixes I've ever heard, GREAT JOB! You really did an awesome job ^.^

[@Xammed]

nice job this is so epic and has bits of all my favorite tracks

[@13CrimsonFox]

Kingdom Hearts series, one of those games with really beautiful musics...

[@DarknessIsTheTruth]

Several. It's composed of: Another Side, Another Story The 13th Struggle, The 13th Reflection, Graceful Assassin, The 13th Dilemma, and Lord of the Castle.

[@blank-ages]

This made doing my laundry feel like a final boss battle.

[@cecilhuntington8127]

Well, whatever it is it is pure, Amazing, I shared my side of playing video games in my life time, and who is to say we can't take a cool part of the music, and share the vision with some pictures as slide show, also, to all the guys who make this music, even if the pictures are not changing or moving, I am getting my edge to write my story with this music, the nice peaceful music can start off with a peaceful town for the person to be and raised in, when there is intense or battle music, it gives me a notion to write down the battle theme in my story, keep going on the music posting, you guys rock, and i mean it!!!

[@lieutenantleaf]

Epic music! Just plain amazing.

[@vexsten6171]

this gives a super smash bros vibe at the beginning when things start picking up at 1:03

[@temmiexgamesmonsterhunter8508]

Greatest battle music? I'll be the judge of that. Me lieaning: ohhhhhh myyyyyyy goddddddd

[@Konpekikaminari]

I can hear so many KH tracks in there I can feel a tinge of adrenaline listening to this

[@TheFinalDirtBlock]

The Keyblade Wars was what happened before Birth By Sleep again, we've never played it, but they're making a small computer game called "Kingdom Hearts X" so you can understand how the Keyblade Wars happened.

[@evileagal3241]

Me who hasn't played kingdom hearts 2 in years: hears this song Me: ah sh!t... Here we go again :)

[@Kabaru_onii_chan]

sounds like a kingdom heart type of music. i like :D

[@snowsomnus2534]

That's because it is Kingdom Hearts music.

[@AmateurTraceur1]

Final Battle. This SCREAMS final battle. 7 lights, 13 darkness.... I cant Wait!!!!

[@elementalcolors4977]

They don't just resemble organization xiii osts, they are those themes!

[@enhab7457]

Jim X kinda.

[@14megasxlr]

+Jim X Same composer. so yeah.

[@ShiroNoOokami]

It's actually an arrangement/mashup of the numerous "The 13th (something)" songs used for Organization XIII fights, with Another Side mixed in for good measure at the beginning and end. They were introduced in KH:CoM and KH:II.

[@Higth115]

Assuming that people here know the KH music pretty well. . . I wish they did somthing like this for Destati, fragments of Sorrow and all those sons that are connected if you get me

[@jocelynhealy6998]

This song also has a strange Pokemon feel to it. Like I can imagine this playing when you battle the champ.

[@vanillatheberryrdp5347]

champion Xemnas

[@MeHesHovMe]

Mansex

[@TurtleTime26]

Champion Xehanort

[@Fedoraman370]

Yes!!!! This is amazing!!! I could see this piece in a movie, its soo good!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SinclairS2Engine]

I'm curious to know what the link in the description lead to, the video is no longer available.

[@LinkMaster5555]

epic beyond words

[@TheTwilightmaster6]

Well, part of it is that Kingdom Hearts has never been on a microsoft system before now. The other part is: fans of the Kingdom Hearts Saga don't want the series to be on the Xbone.

[@SagittariusAyy]

Congrats, you have won my personal "Most Oddly-chosen Thumbnail" award! Have a metaphysical cookie.

[@sonicchocobo]

this is awesome

[@johnsoismybro]

That Music was SOOOO Awesome

[@megadiabrous]

this is so nostalgic :D

[@epicSockett]

She mixed everything together, it's bits of KH2 battle music.

[@castlevania898]

It's a medley of many songs associated with Organization XIII in KH2 and KH Re: Chain of Memories.

[@stinkmeaner19]

I need a Kingdom hearts game that puts us in the shoes of one of the keyblade warriors who fought in the keyblade war

[@Slash1299]

Download link now I MUST be able to listen to this on my Ipod. i LOVE the kingdom hearts series, so this is a must have for me.

[@Uiopty]

"I'm so flattered!"

[@SatchelMarr]

'Cause that worked out so well with the Star Wars prequels and the Clone Wars...

[@Roxas935]

thats why in 012 they have DLC's of cloud, sephiroths, and squalls clothes from kingdom hearts

[@RCfan234]

you know i think this can be a really good theme in kingdom hearts or any game almost honestly it sounds really good

[@TruthSeeker0413]

This start of this reminds me of the music from band of brothers - BBC Series awesome!

[@TheBanishedWind]

0:00 - 1:05 could be from "Organization XIII" since both it and "Another Side" begin with those same measures and it didn't go into the intense part of "Another Side" so it could be either or, unless Shimomura-sensei confirmed that bit WAS from "Another Side"

[@quackblade8]

To people complaining about the KH3 on Xbone thing, it's just not that important. Now more people get to play, so that's cool. And regarding Wii U, if it was on Wii U, the graphics would be held back on account of Wii U's limitations. It's no biggie, man

[@ffviiirocks]

The picture and picture makes me think of all of the Organization XIII members dropping down from the sky.

[@Arexion5293]

Actually that Graceful Assassin part is same part that plays in Another Side, with slight alteration. And the Showdown at Hollow Bastion part is part of 13th Dilemma.

[@tyleryounes1418]

Makes me want to pick up a Keyblade and start a new Keyblade War

[@Senseilimb]

The first little peaceful bit is in KH2 i believe. And the rest of it, the battle part, is just the 13th struggle from chain of memories and KH2 being played with different instruments.

[@DreamerFromTheDepths]

KH music if it was in FFXV, I know they were both orchestrated by Yoko for the most part, but you know what I mean right? It has those FFXV vibes.

[@Terminator1732]

Wen ich den Anfang der Melodie höre Fang ich an zu weinen weil die Herzlosen so traurig finde und weil ich schon emo ( Emotional) bin

[@Someone7641]

All of them. I think from many boss battle songs.I can recognize 3:17 and the battle with Xaldin.

[@steventhedoglover]

Why did a week ago same time all i start humming this in my sleep... Yes sometimes i record what i say in my sleep... Its hilarious

[@davionthornton6321]

O_O....bro......I'M TRYING THAT!

[@steventhedoglover]

do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@asoingbobgaming5465]

Wait a ds can do that

[@steventhedoglover]

I KNOW!!!!!

[@shook198]

I usually hum tunes as well, but when I'm _just_ waking up from sleep. It's really weird when I catch myself doing that.

[@johnsoismybro]

Kingdom Hearts but they mix up with Cool ass Battle music and pimp it up too :)

[@chrisd9229]

Is there such a thing as too amazing?

[@Byakuyagaming]

@ExcruciatingLAUGH i believe that large meteor is from the new transformers movie. i could be wrong though as ive not seen it myself.

[@jefftheindianchief8279]

This isn't in any of the games, this combines many of the organization themes, but with the picture on the video and the music, imagine, the most powerful array of enemies invading, while the most powerful heroes struggle to keep up! Eh, just a thought...

[@Grandpa_72]

The beginning felt like "trois gymnopedies"

[@TheNomad94]

Let's see: -Organization XIII Theme -The 13th Struggle -Graceful Assassin/Another Side (they share the same part) -The 13th Reflection -The 13th Dilemma -Lord of the Castle and some pieces of Darkness of the Unknown In this order. Look it up.

[@lucascorneloup5594]

5 : 38 to 6 : 05, waow ...

[@hawx8902]

Lucas Corneloup it's so epic.

[@terralink115]

0:01 - 1:06 Organization 13 1:07 - 2:10 13th Struggle 2:11 - 3:15 13th Reflection 3:16 - 4:05 13th Dilemma 4:06 - 6:10 Lord of the Castle 6:11 - 6:42 I WANT M0:00RE!!!

[@JmLyan]

The 13th Struggle is also the battle theme for all organization members in chain of memories except Marluxia.

[@ivanlax54]

ALL OF THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@WalCalKhIII]

It's not in a game. This is a composure of the different themes used for Organization XIII. Like 13th Struggle, which we all know is from KH Chain of Memories, the remade one, and KH2. The 13th reflection, which was the theme used for some of the data fights in KH2FM. And a few other themes that I'm not too familiar with.

[@shawn2241]

iv played all the games except for re COM cus I hate the card system but iv watched a full playthrough of that and I have never heard this song from anything or I at least don't remember it, at what point is it played?

[@robotkrabs]

In no way did I say it hindered PS4 players. I said KH fans that have been loyal since day one, that bought a PS3 expecting KH3, that bought a PSP just to play Birth by Sleep, that also bought a 3DS just for Dream Drop Distance, would prefer it to be on the PS4 exclusively. Not to mention you're complaining about paying $400 for a PS4. You paid $500 for an Xbox One. What is logic?

[@capitanfalcon64]

Ummmm.....xDDDDDD

[@TheLPRnetwork]

please don't get kingdom hearts dragged into the console wars... when i got kingdom hearts when i was 7 i didn't care what's so ever about the console, i cared about the game! it made me happy and made me cry.. but in no part in my mind did i care about the console! OH and logic is quat - "what ever people make of it" as in what may not make sense to you might make sense to others... Like some might be hardcore Halo Fans or might have hope for the kinect and its abilities! (fun fact the kinect can work on PC for Gmod! )

[@rock21611]

So, hold on a sec, you want it to be exclusive beause... what, X-Box people don't DESERVE it, 'cause they didn't buy entire systems just for Kingdom Hearts? Why should they have to pay $460 for one game? If I'm missing some context, please tell me, but... you're kind of coming off like a snob.

[@Knightsoftheblade]

i have yet to buy either systems, so therefore the whole purpose of me getting either one is for kh3. thou ihavent got a 3ds yet or played DDD but i looked up the story and filled myself in. i bought a ps3 for kh3, got kh1 final mix instead, not bad but not great. played every other kh tittle and bought a psp for bbs, thou they were other great tittles. whatever its come out for dosent matter, i know im getting it.

[@OfficialHappyCraft]

1.5 + 2.5 and 2.8 folks is all on PS4

[@Dalmondo]

I have this picture as one of my backgrounds for my windows theme.

[@raxliche5664]

5 years after this videos uploading imma make the first Kingdom Hearts comment

[@cccaymol]

Oh. Thanks.

[@MuseOfTheMoose]

I love the 13th struggle part

[@smexyflip]

Kingdom hearts 2 mainly when scenes of organization showed up or fought

[@EruditoGaming]

I'm fond of calling this the 13th clash

[@cccaymol]

0:00 to 1:04 Another Side, Another Story 1:05 to 2:14 The 13th Struggle 2:15 to 2:51 The 13th Reflection 2:52 to 3:14 Graceful Assassin 3:15 to 3:48 The 13th Dilemma 3:49 to 4:04 Showdown at Hollow Bastion 4:05 to 6:08 Lord of the Castle 6:09 to 6:42 Another Side, Another Story

[@quackblade8]

The models for Donald and Goofy shown off for the PS4 and Xbone version are so detailed and cartoon-like, it's amazing. Sora's model is also a lot better than ever before seen on the PS2 version (don't really like that one), and these details could never be achieved on Wii U tech and run as smoothly at 60fps

[@thanoxyn1]

Isn't it called Kingdom Hearts 3: The Keyblade Wars ? Although from what I know it's another console exclusive because disney thinks you have the cash to buy every system on the market to play one KH game on each.

[@Ash_Wen-li]

It's an orchestrated remix from a few songs, mostly from kh2

[@CerberusKnight14]

Is that the Death Star in the Background?

[@ElectricDiscordLP]

It's from Kingdom Hearts II, and I think it may also play in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days.

[@enhab7457]

***** how amazed were you at this orchestrated version of Lord of the Castle?

[@FlattyMchesterson]

Bryan enhsb he used it in one of his most popular vid. I can imagine that he love this piece.

[@treddox5880]

I know I'm 3 years late, but Everglow recently said in a Reddit AMA that Lord of the Castle is tied with Dismiss as his favorite KH track ever. Just FYI.

[@taylorKH55]

I actually think he is right, Nomura said that Final Fantasy wasn't even originally attached to the title,

[@JuvAmp95]

Idk,but I surely play it a lot. I love this game! I know almost everything about it! Can't wait for Dream Drop Distance :D

[@ROSPoetry1]

the 13th anthology is struggle mixed with dilemma and i think a little darkness of the unknown in there or reflection. I cant remember.

[@weirdloser42]

Hooray for KH3

[@JuvAmp95]

It could be,but the Organization XIII theme is based from the first part of "Another Side",that was composed first for the secret ending in the first KH.But you are right,it's the same exact bit as the Organization XIII theme,let's just say that it could be either from the first part of "Another Side" or from "Organization XIII" ;)

[@thebrownest]

To all the people who are getting offended that people don't want KH on the Xbox1: Think about it like this. It's like the Halo series deciding to come out with Halo:5 on both the PS4 and Xbox1. Sure it makes logical sense, but it just doesn't feel right. That's how I think it is with KH3 coming out on Xbox1, at least for me that's how it is

[@Lordilucas12]

Kingdom hearts is like, full third party though, while Halo is from Microsoft (since like a year or so?) So Halo being exclusive makes more sense.

[@Tamacat388]

Except Kingdom Hearts has been on both Nintendo and Sony consoles since 2004 with Chain of Memories, the second game in the series and was an exclusive title. People just like to whine; like WE should care about the competition between two manufacturers that just see us a vending machines that are exceptionally noisy at times.

[@wolfpax181]

Honestly, I could care less which system it comes out on, I just want to be able to play all the games on one system so I don't have to buy every single one released in the last 10 years just to enjoy them.

[@unit8206]

EXACTLY THAT IS A PERFECT WAY TO PUT IT

[@thebrownest]

What? I'm slightly confused by what you said...

[@ShadowEclipse00666]

and to end this debate light or darkness is stringer than the other light is afriad to accept the darkness that exists even in the hearts of the most powerful of light keyblade masters like terra but he gave in to his rage only roxas understod with soras memories of riku powering oblivion and soras memories of kiari powering ouththkeeper roxas is truly the master of in betwween not xemnas

[@johnsoismybro]

damn you play more Kingdom Hearts than me :)

[@JoeTProsser]

Cool story bro

[@JuvAmp95]

Oh you're right! I forgot them xD