KINGDOM HEARTS IV - Dearly Beloved (Somnus Dilectus)

This is a fan arrangement of "Dearly Beloved" for a hypothetical crossover between Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy Versus XIII (rebranded as Final Fantasy XV). This is not an official track.
I wanted to release something for the 20th Anniversary of Kingdom Hearts, and what a better way to do so than by celebrating the rich musical compositions of Yoko Shimomura.
SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/user-257050325...
#KingdomHearts #FinalFantasy #KH20th #VerumRex #KH4

[@Stopaskingwhyandjustreadit]

"Somnus Dilectus" = Sleeping Beloved. Love the name choice.

[@JabamiLain]

I knew in this image Sora looked a bit sleepy. Riku...he looks more like he's fighting it.

[@xXPIEATERXx]

@@JabamiLainthat’s not riku that’s yozora trying to take over sora

[@1polyron1]

Tetsuya "I will make Final Fantasy 13 Versus or die trying" Nomura strikes again

[@NextDtheSloth]

both Dearly Beloved and Somnus are composed by Yoko Shimomura

[@dogmeout345]

Yes, because both of the soundtracks are his work.

[@EldestRisk]

@@dogmeout345 Her work. Yoko Shimomura is a woman.

[@dogmeout345]

@@EldestRisk lmao 😬

[@mink1872]

@@EldestRisk bruh no one cares

[@gaybatgosqueak]

@@mink1872 I care :P

[@HupCapNinja]

This song predicted KH4 being Versus XIII all along.

[@James.Gatsby]

no it's just Nomura being bitter on FFXV

[@phonesjuda7318]

People have been able to see that coming a mile away since kh3 with the addition of "Verum Rex".

[@northwindkey]

@@James.Gatsby I don't blame him honestly. I think Versus XIII looked more interesting than what we got with XV, at least stylistically. I'm totally fine with him Snyder Cutting his way into getting a Versus XIII.

[@SevenBlades]

@@James.Gatsby It’s far deeper than that if you take the time to research what happened. The company went through many changes. From a new CEO, Crystal Tools disaster with FF13 and FF14, prioritizing FF13 trilogy and resources elsewhere. Nomura had a nearly finished project ready and never enough manpower. FF15 was completely a financial decision. And since KH3 was eagerly awaited he essentially sacrificed it and it was handed over to Tabata so he could focus on that and preproduction/full development for FF7 Remake. KH4 really is the end of that chapter in a cathartic way honestly.

[@psychopolar8840]

Verum rex is a different thing

[@rinyahto3852]

No matter how far apart we are, we will always find our way to each other. Because our hearts are connected, now and forevermore. Even as I dream, I dream of the day we are reunited. Because I will always miss you. Thank you so much for getting me into this series Dylan. I'll never forget it... Or you...

[@theeyeoftheyinyangs]

That… Was pretty poetic. 💙

[@Raven5321]

🥰🥰🥰

[@kokupedia]

aww

[@culinarytonberry]

I love Dearly Beloved so much but Somnus just does something to me man. I swear I get emotional every time I hear it, gives me chills.

[@billwake4695]

I didn't even know this could be a real thing. I love these two games so much.

[@TheAntiYuu]

Even if one of them doesn’t exist, the idea that it “could have” is still great.

[@psychopolar8840]

Verum rex is a different thing

[@heehomgee4671]

Mmmmmm really?

[@soku330]

You haven’t even played it lol

[@1polyron1]

Can I borrow your copy of FF13 Versus, asking for a friend

[@tatertot3266]

2:07 that violin is so good. I love the somber seriousness to it. This is the direction I really hope the game takes into the next saga

[@Cast-Carnival]

yeah, I for one, don't mind the fact that sora is gonna grow up a little, after sleeping for couple years in a weird pod-egg-thing.

[@EldestRisk]

There's a song in the official soundtrack of KH3 called "Beloved Somnus", it's only 30 secs. long but, it's basically this. It appears in the secret ending. Great job, your version is beautiful. Shimomura would be proud.

[@CampingforCool41]

Is that really the official name though? The secret ending track is called Secrets of the Night

[@SirMoFoDans4]

I was sitting back in my chair listening to a playlist and I heard Somus kick in and I was like, "Wait, what?" I know Yoko Shimomura composed for both KH and FF15 so I was thinking to myself: somethin's _mi~ghty_ familiar. Then I saw it was a fan mash-up so that cleared that up.

[@user-rb3qp2pq6c]

The beginning with the piano. what a nice touch, to the darker somnus ost

[@fazadhikarizqkoswara9429]

Just wanna say... Nomura bear one hell of a determination to get XIII done, whatever it takes. And my god this sad variation of Dearly beloved just hit the hardest and saddest spot with combination of Somnus' violin plus piano lullaby that drawn us in. That's the sensation it slapped to my face after Sora and Yozora simply put in the center of the screen.

[@ximenos7383]

My two favorite games Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy XV merged in one.

[@A23Channel1]

Classy use of the lead in from KH2's Dearly Beloved.

[@deathbykonami5487]

If that trailer is anything to go by, Sora may end up becoming the next Master of Masters. Yen Sid tanked his Mark of Mastery Exam back in DDD. "Sora, you were nearly overtaken by the darkness and almost became Xehanort's vessel!" Except Sora was fighting Xehanort's influence the whole damn time and Yen Sid didn't even consider the possibility that the Organization could hijack the dream pathways that Sora and Riku were using. Yen Sid failed as a master so bad, he should be in Star Wars.

[@JabamiLain]

Now that you mention it, Sora rarely speaks up to defend himself whenever he fails. He just takes it in, that's not healthy. Maybe a little time in our world will teach him to have some more backbone. Kinda like when he had Roxas inside.

[@ElJayEmCee]

Dearly beloved and Somnus I didn't think two of my favourite songs combined could make me feel this way amazing!

[@theeyeoftheyinyangs]

A journey. . . Where you never know. . . Who you’ll run into next. Kingdom Hearts. 💙

[@carrotsulong7559]

I love kingdom hearts so much i started crying immediately after hearing this

[@andreasolaquesada1736]

Me too! It really broke my heart, yet was so beautiful... !

[@spencergrady4575]

Same.. goosebumps and a lump in my throat.. it just hits so hard and sudden.

[@HandalfTheBae]

Love this! Both songs came together so well!

[@dytgyfgyffuh243]

Like sora and noctis

[@crankins86]

I never knew how much i needed this song to exist until now. I seriously hope they re create this for KHIVXIII

[@thundageon5962]

If Versus XIII is what Nomura dreamed of making then KH4 might Nomura's most ambitious project just like how Elden Ring became Fromsoft's most ambitious game

[@beneaththeazure6958]

I'm all for it too

[@psychopolar8840]

Verum rex is a different thing and it will release after KH4

[@thundageon5962]

@@beneaththeazure6958 I'm a newcomer to Kingdom Hearts since the release of KH3 and even tho that game was a letdown. I never felt goosebumps over a video game than Kingdom Hearts.

[@thundageon5962]

@@beneaththeazure6958 Let's hope Nomura and his team listens to community feedback like how Fromsoft made Elden Ring for the fans

[@OrganizationXIII]

Elden Ring is garbage! Looks like a PlayStation 3 game! Verum Rex will be amazing!

[@creepykiller6078]

I Find it funny how people are saying KH4 Is basically VS13 when VS13 Was inspired and based off of the KH Series Noctis Caelum which means night sky and was meant to be the opposite of Sora in name and personality

[@magnainsomnia]

Its because of Yozora from KH3 secret ending. Yozora is basically the japanese equivalent of Noctis Caelum

[@the_jones528]

1:09 Pierces my emotions like a knife. Hearing Dearly Beloved makes me wanna cry happy tears.

[@AndersonClips]

even if you hate kingdom hearts or think the story makes no sense (it doesn't) you have to admit the music is amazing.

[@Cast-Carnival]

It's not that the story makes no sense, it's just the writers kept saying "what if", which isn't always bad, it's just gonna lead to what it is now. :/ Which is multiple games across different consoles.

[@Cfreezy12]

@@Cast-Carnival considering the switch is a hybrid and kh comes to Xbox and PlayStation I’d say it doesn’t matter for the most part if it’s on multiple platforms. Because this time around there’s 2 you have to worry about, one of the main consoles and possibly a switch. It’s crazy to think there’s really not a Nintendo handheld anymore

[@Cast-Carnival]

@@Cfreezy12 no. Just no. First of all only one game actually made it into Xbox. KH3. Second of all, square enix wanted to branch out to multiple consoles, so we got kh1 & 2 specifically for PS2, chain of memories for the DS, 365/2 days, for some other console I forgot about.

[@Cfreezy12]

@@Cast-Carnival I’m not talking about the old ones lol I meant going forward that won’t be as much of an issue

[@AndersonClips]

@@Cast-Carnival it makes no sense

[@simeonwashington9995]

I definitely think the new dearly beloved will have motifs from Somnus, so hearing this gets me hyped! Very nice to listen to

[@divineldc2385]

This man needs more subs for making this fire music

[@true_persona2246]

Agreed

[@emanuele8718]

It's a woman

[@divineldc2385]

@@emanuele8718 cool didn't know that but good on her for making such beautiful music.

[@jimthegrapple6086]

This has so much power!!! I get such a strong feeling with this thank you for this lovely creation!

[@ruebenlowry1888]

This is so good. I love how it goes well together.

[@MarcosHDC96]

Incredible song, congratulations for putting this together, I hear this song all the time, very relaxing and peaceful

[@blackrosepty]

Nunca voy a superar Kingdom Hearts. Este juego me marcó la infancia. ❣️

[@1465angelosornio]

I’m crying dude 😭😭😭 this is so beautiful

[@strider4life696]

This is basically the premise of KH4.

[@k0bino]

Got chills rewatching the quadratum ending,last night. Thank you.

[@danilofelixsg]

Sommus is... amazing

[@lilianarios-garcia2185]

DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW LONG IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS SONG I ONLY HEARD IT ONCE ON TWITTER AND YOU FOUND IT THANK YOU

[@dmangamer2697]

Wow...just wow, I'm speechless, This is beautiful

[@camilosalas5265]

Absolutely beautiful

[@benjaminthomas901]

Amazing AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING I LOVE IT I can't wait when they come out with Dearly Beloved for Kingdom Hearts 4

[@Cast-Carnival]

Plot twist : this is the dearly beloved for kh4

[@jasoncali4759]

I’m liking the calm notes is relaxing

[@Sephaizen]

At least "vs XIII" makes more sense in the KH context

[@VeryNormalGuy9]

Well, we fought 13 data bosses before reach Yozora in Re:mind, got 13 prime darkness to defeat in future and all this real (VERum) and unreal (falSUS) theme for KH4. Everything about KH just scream Versus 13 right now.

[@rangerfei8775]

I teared up a little by the end ngl. So beautifully done

[@Emi-hn7ff]

ya same

[@Emi-hn7ff]

no rather i cried

[@Cast-Carnival]

This is seriously really good. C'mon guys, we gotta make a petition for square enix to put this as the title screen music.

[@rinzieronzie]

My goodness gracious this is beautiful!

[@KingRioMusic]

Wow, simply amazing mix :)

[@D.Ark-0]

You deserve my sub. I want to see more in the future 💖

[@MD_S19]

The fact that there's FF XV music in it I love it

[@Bayleaf6399]

Well given that Versus 13 evolved into FFXV, it makes sense

[@ZgermanGuy.]

Every time you think this track could not be done more beautiful

[@KoujiRenamon]

This gave me the deepest chills💛

[@DarkKeybladeVII]

Dearly Beloved and Somnus. If you're here watching this video, is quite probable you've listen to this two songs for almost your entire lifetime. How in the world would you not like them combined!?

[@kermitwithamustache3885]

Such a beautiful track

[@assanater601]

I need this extended. Great work.

[@ruokeavel9383]

If they don't use this version in the next KH game, imma be mad.

[@blaringsea8923]

Absolute perfection.

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

Amazing arragement!

[@true_persona2246]

how has a couple thousand people watched this but not subbed?Anyway you got 1 here now.May your heart be your guiding key 🔑

[@the2401]

even worse, it somehow has 22 dislikes. why would you dislike this?

[@Zzerkberserk]

Wow this really good mixing versus 13 with dearly beloved if kh4 has somnus in dearly beloved I think we’re in for a treat boy’s

[@julieperez4619]

the hype is real, I love it!

[@mnibp]

I've always wanted a Mashup of this!!!

[@Caiocsilveira]

How is that possible that this video has less than 1mi views? This piece deserves so much more!

[@mirkogoruto6480]

No va be, impazzisco malissimo! ❤️

[@ColomaHaze]

I really love it ❤

[@phantomthiefjoker939]

This version is beautiful!!!! *tears of joy* 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@daniellangworthy5316]

So can't wait to get this game

[@evdaan]

Sounds Good!

[@reylionelsun4408]

"Somnus dilecti" - sleep beloved

[@MesserMusic]

Nice job!

[@DormientemIlluminat]

Beautiful.....

[@joshcostello2795]

Somnus and Dearly Beloved no we aren't hinting at Noctis and Sora at all I am still fingers crossed Yozora is Noctis' Nobody or Heartless

[@dudeareyouok5704]

this is gold

[@Bankfee]

What are you doing to my emotions

[@HeyRay]

.... beautiful.

[@prullacbrony5676]

Well done.

[@the-birbo]

this is awesome

[@unicornkaz1970]

Goosebumps

[@sonicGod933]

so hyped for kh4

[@genericone3848]

What if Versus 13 was released and Nomura actually planned Noctis as a DLC appearence in KH3 ? He did say release of KH3 was dependent on Versus 13. Is that the reason we got shot for shot scene in Car of Yozora like Versus 13 Noctis? Maybe Noctis was already in plan for Nomura in KH3 world, but when it turned into XV he just scraped Noctis and gave noctis' role to Yozora as Noctis was originally planned.

[@denximxiii9505]

i love it and cant wait anymore, you are so mean

[@raphI_I]

Fantastic..

[@Star-vw2qf]

this is so beatiful i really think it will work for Ephemer

[@kenjikune2565]

We're in the big leagues now.

[@Cohnjhi]

Well this aged like fine wine 🍷

[@TakeTheWorld21]

This is a banger but regardless, I need KHIV’s Dearly Beloved to be a mix of the regular theme and Somnus just like this

[@scienziatodellemerendine]

This is genius

[@6697carlos]

Omg this is perfection!!!!!🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@alesavness]

Can t wait for the new dearly beloved

[@MultiPlatGamerGuy]

Damn those piano notes at the beginning are very similar to the trailer's!

[@v.anitas]

love it

[@asadelfadillah8008]

This OST needs to be petitioned as the title screen song for KH4! GUYS!!! Can we not make this happen?!

[@xKylobex]

amazing conception. you have gained subscriber

[@yusefclark292]

I love how you used the beginning part of Kh2's dearly beloved

[@lululumpia]

whoa.

[@tbgthebest5624]

The best combination

[@ZachElamOfficial]

Yoko: WRITE THAT DOWN, WRITE THAT DOWN!

[@NoirLilbomber]

Hey I wanted to know is it ok if i use this as background music for one of my videos. Ill credit you in any and every way possible

[@xilath51]

Hey Noir! Feel free to do so in whatever video you want :)

[@cis2666]

Here to finish what I have started.

[@Faceless_time_traveler]

I hope the official game does something similar

[@hallie736]

I can't believe somebody accurately predicted KHIV being the remnants of Versus XIII Edit: I don't feel like responding to everybody, so: I'm not a fucking idiot. I KNOW they were going to repurpose parts of Versus XIII for KH. We didn't know that those aspects would go straight into KHIV. So many people expected it to go into Verum Rex, or another non-numbered title, NOT directly put into KHIV.

[@mcaussiekids]

We've known about this since 2019

[@TheStrangr]

Bruh, KH3's Secret Episode ending is literally a shot-for-shot remake of a scene from the Versus XIII trailer. We already knew this.

[@psychopolar8840]

Verum rex is a different thing

[@hallie736]

@@TheStrangr 💀bruh.. The secret ending being a remake didn't mean they were going to use this content for KHIV. Most people expected at least one more non-numbered title (Verum Rex) with this stuff.

[@pyxl666]

It wasn't hard to predict considering the end of KH3:Re was almost an exact replica of the FFvsXIII trailer opening.

[@gracekim25]

So awesome 🤩 14.4.22

[@chickenza4869]

Nomura will keep adding ffvs13/15 reference to his games until he can make his beloved ffvs13 again.

[@JButterZJ]

wow