"The Xehanort Saga" - KH Piano/Orchestral Medley

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A grand medley of my favorite themes from the Kingdom Hearts series! Themes used include "Dearly Beloved", "Simple and Clean", "Sanctuary", "Organization XIII", "Xion", "Face My Fears" and "Don't Think Twice".
This was initially created as a commission for a wedding, so that's why the vibe is a bit more relaxed than my usual fare. Creating a 15 minute arrangement was a huge challenge, but it was a labor of love for sure. Hope you enjoy!

[@ThomasDiognardi]

Thank you for all the love on this arrangement! I just uploaded a Piano/Orchestral version of "Don't Think Twice" with vocals! really stoked on this and would love to hear everyones feedback

[@CasualFox12495]

This is some of the finest work I've heard. Excellent!! Would you like to try your hand at Metal Gear?

[@RenatoGPadilla]

Question! Didn't you have a Roxas Theme version or am I being dumb?

[@mariuszextreme]

"What... a journey you and I have had..." Love it with all heart

[@lerougeun4099]

There is more to seek so go on and seek it !

[@ThomasDiognardi]

i started playing this game when i was 8 shits wild

[@darkebuddha]

KH3 actually managed to make Ansem more of a character than just "Something, something, something, darkness." I didn't think it was possible for the longest time, and we even got some humanizing for Xemnas, who I always kind of liked.

[@erroncoleman391]

What, boy it is time to move on. There is more to seek. So go forth now and seek it.

[@thesilverblader6714]

@@ThomasDiognardi my first Kingdom Hearts game was when I was 20(Kingdom Hearts 3), I got the Story So Far collection and just love it!! This game series is awesome! They were the original interconnected universe, if anything the MCU stole it from them. Kingdom Hearts forever! We will save you Sora!!

[@koshi5878]

who gave you the right to attack me with that clean transition from Simple and Clean to Don't Think Twice?

[@pseudonym7180]

This sounds like it would be an amazing ending credits theme.

[@fleeingspaz1420]

Pseudonym shoulda been the ending credits theme for KH3 tbh

[@jbkho23]

There is something profound about Sora fading away at the end there

[@ThomasDiognardi]

glad you picked up on that!

[@jbkho23]

@@ThomasDiognardi Thank you! It feels as if it's the end of one journey, but another is sure to come!

[@eliotero9335]

Now it’s the guardians of light against the foretellers.

[@Wafflecasa]

NO DON'T REMIND ME 😭😭😭

[@kasperwitzen3664]

@@Wafflecasa Re:Mind

[@TheKevinKeyblade]

Wow, this was a commission for a wedding? Blessings to the beloved couple for such a good taste!

[@ThomasDiognardi]

couple goals

[@TheKevinKeyblade]

@@leonardopurpose3157 what?

[@vivimekairi]

Thank you! I’m the commissioner and the wedding was great ♥️ the music gave me all the courage and bravery to walk in front of so many people. Thomas did a great job

[@thecamelchannel1467]

@@vivimekairi aww this thread is so wholesome

[@TheCotegamer]

what a dream

[@BlackwingStorm900]

...damn The Organization theme transitioning into Xion's Theme was something I never knew I desperately needed in my life until now.

[@ThomasDiognardi]

thanks! definitely pleased with how that transition came out :)

[@kennethford3550]

I had to stop when simple and clean came on before I broke down... Can't be crying during work

[@ThomasDiognardi]

embrace the tears

[@ThomasDiognardi]

let it out

[@TheHeartofLion]

that's so me!!! damn Kh gave me the best childhood!!

[@laith9989]

That must have been an awesome wedding.

[@Hanswer122]

Once in a lifetime

[@marinette-dupain-cheng]

00:00 - 02:10 "Dearly Beloved" 02:10 - 04:20 "Simple and Clean" 04:20 - 07:36 "My Sanctuary" 07:36 - 08:40 "Organization XIII" 08:40 - 09:28 "Vector to the Heavens" 09:28 - 11:31 "Face My Fears" 11:31 - 12:53 "Don't Think Twice" 12:53 - 13:39 "Simple and Clean" 13:39 - End "Don't Think Twice"

[@Max-gy5rp]

Legend

[@dionelmejia8093]

The hero that we need. But not the one that we deseve.

[@davidsaylors24]

But which versions

[@Stif62]

Actually, that's not "Vector to the Heavens", but "Musique pour la tristesse de Xion"

[@axinhedgelion8417]

Track 4 is Organization XIII

[@laith9989]

7:38 imagine the groom and his best man, dressed in org cloaks, walking down the isle with his gang of norts

[@ThomasDiognardi]

lmfaoo i made a separate edit that used Roxas's theme in place of the Org theme because understandably the bride felt it was too dark

[@laith9989]

Thomas Diognardi lol makes sense😂

[@Snowstorm174]

Can we hear that one too?!

[@Gokiian]

@@ThomasDiognardi Is it possible to possibly get that one as well?

[@skyblade7438]

The bride's already half Xehanort!

[@sorarikufangirl1157]

This. This right here... it's magic. That's what it is.

[@Cyrusthemeh]

I love how all of these themes to normal people are seen as beautiful or pretty but to people that know the meaning behind the piece the meaning is altered to sadness or like the organization 13 theme mysterious and evil I love that. It has greater meaning lol

[@MackIin]

Egyptian Gamer that’s the beauty of it & the Kingdom Hearts series. there are so many emotions tied into it. it’s the only series that has made me cry, laugh, happy, sad, mad, and everything in between all at once. it’s the only series that has made me feel as if i grew with the characters. i’m 21 now but when i started this game i was 5. truly incredible and the meaning is different to everyone who plays!

[@thesilverblader6714]

Xion! You have returned! Now You're theme, Terra's theme, Roxas' theme, Ventus' theme theme, and Aqua's theme can bring us happiness instead of pain!

[@venia6006]

The most amazing thing about this imo is not the music though the music is on another level, it is the fact that this video predicted the end of Re:Mind before anyone else knew it existed.

[@Voulton_S.]

Sometimes we never think of our dreams but of our memories. In darkness light shine brightly. Although we sleep in the quiet moments they will awaken true hearts. Even if we are heartless, our Nobodies will find us. No matter what, Love will conquer any evil. Friendship will conquer sorrow. Hope will conquer all doubts. May your heart be your guiding key.

[@MostHated_10]

“Now I know now, Kingdom hearts is LIGHT!”

[@KingdomHeartsFan-mu9cf]

This is what the line before the intro should be in Kingdom Hearts 4.

[@Voulton_S.]

@@KingdomHeartsFan-mu9cf Thank you!

[@KingdomHeartsFan-mu9cf]

You’re welcome!

[@TheOriginalSaikex]

This truly captures the spirit of the franchise up until now. I can hear the bells ringing :)

[@ThomasDiognardi]

big compliment, thank you!

[@Theodpat000]

Thsi is still the best thing ever. I listened to this driving from my friends funeral, at the church to the burial site, and bawled my eyes out because this game series had been so important to us since we were literally 8 and 7. He died at 25 in 2019. The cancer got to the point where it by the time KH 3 came out he couldn't mentally function to do basic things, let alone play video games. So he obviously never got to experience the finale and I do regret that, at the time I had beaten it, we weren't talking and I could've reached out to at least tell him it ended before he was too far gone mentally. Totally not important in the long run, but it just makes the series mean all the more to me and this song hits like a couple dozen 18 wheelers. Thanks for reading my rant sorry! 😭😂🤡😔 RIP Ben though.

[@alexos9011]

That was a very touching comment. I hope you don't still feel regret over the fact that you didn't reach out before he was too far gone. Life can never happen in the ideal way we wanted, but you're keeping his memory alive through this comment and your love of the franchise, and I think that's far more important, he gets to live on in your heart

[@X_Nexus]

I never thought I would ever hear Don't Think Twice and Simple and Clean mixed in at the same time. It was an absolutely beautiful experience hearing it for the first time. Truly beautiful medley :)

[@ThomasDiognardi]

thank you! it was interesting because they're in the same key but they're in different time signatures/feels. Re-working "Simple and Cleans" melodies to be in 6/4 was really fun :[]

[@X_Nexus]

@@ThomasDiognardiYou're welcome :) That's pretty interesting to know! It is always a blast listening to this melody :)

[@Max-gy5rp]

Time stamp?

[@ThomasDiognardi]

Max “Simple and Clean except in 6/4” starts around 12:54

[@TheDimensionDweller]

When the Organization XIII song got faster, particularly at 8:30, I got struck with the dumb thought of "Watch out, Sora, Organization XIII's coming! Oh no, he has airpods in, he can't hear us!" Which is a stupid reaction to music building in pace so it can transition but alas, this is what my mind gave me.

[@ThomasDiognardi]

Icefox425 I’ll take it

[@quinnhouk5369]

Icefox425 lol

[@Snowstorm174]

Omg XD

[@YoloSoul]

that dont think twice and simple and clean mix at the end, just brings the first theme of the saga so nicely together with the last, its a beautiful confusion to my ears :)

[@metaldude223]

I'm not exaggerating when I say this is the most beautiful thing composed.... wow...

[@infinitestories7832]

I started playing it and I can't stop crying

[@Beep325]

The transition from Organization XIII into Musique pour la tristesse de Xion was fantastic!

[@michelangelonardi6261]

I’m crying

[@ThomasDiognardi]

hopefully its not in a club

[@marinette-dupain-cheng]

07:10 I LOVE that moment, so emotional, CONGRATULATIONS for your amazing job

[@ThomasDiognardi]

thank you! i always enjoy adding some original bits as transitions/additions

[@Cloctis]

Incredible. May your heart be your guiding key. ❤️🗝

[@Ymir_r]

Not gonna lie Xehanort is a saga within himself

[@Hoelywater]

10:20 got goosebumps across my body, this was amazing!!

[@chirpppp]

Sanctuary made me cry

[@ThomasDiognardi]

the nostalgia is fuckin real with that one

[@IndieLobster]

Evergreen comment.

[@lostonessoul8435]

Ok....I might use this for my wedding......correction....I WILL use this for my wedding. After all.......she is my inspiration ....my guiding key........my literal sanctuary.

[@Wolffox4495]

I play instrumental music pieces to fall asleep to at night but always struggle to find something with the right mixture of engaging and relaxing. THIS. THIS RIGHT HERE IS PERFECT. I can use this to draw to or while doing other various tasks in my home as well. So well done. Thank you for sharing this!

[@Kairi1416]

I was thinking the same thing, but with writing. I'll definitely will be listening to it more often now.

[@ventuscastellani6636]

I can also use this to masterbate and various other sexual activities in my household. Maybe even cooking in the kitchen!!

[@tenebrisventus6435]

Thomas Diognardi made this everyone, "Got it memorized?"

[@moisessegovia2265]

I really can see getting marry with this as background music and say "I do" just when "Don't think twice" start playing. The Organization XIII theme got me the chills after the theme of Xion, just right when the bride came. This composition is simple and clean yet soo beautiful just right to be in a sanctuary of love and respect but only if you face your fears and simple don't think twice about it, just say "May our hearts be our guidings keys ". See what i did there? Love your work

[@toilaboi3561]

I wish this is on spotify

[@khanime13]

Wow, the ending hits hard with the mix of simple and clean with don’t think twice. Talk about nonstop chills!

[@Ventodivino87]

I came here expecting a Boss Battle Medley... I found myself almost crying Wonderful job

[@kylevyrel97]

I have nothing else to say but great job on the mashup. I’m really glad KZbin recommended this.

[@albedozer0708]

It's amazing to see Vector to the Heavens take its rightful throne beside the intro songs. The story of 358/2 days will always be dear to our hearts.

[@cooperknorr4548]

The way you blended Simple and Clean with Don’t Think Twice at the end was amazing! A true masterpiece!

[@jds1421]

Absolutely amazing. What a way to conclude the series. Always love how Don’t Think Twice begins.

[@LolaLollyx]

this is one of the most beautiful cover I'v ever heard. what a wonderful piece of art this truly is

[@TheSilverScout13]

When I heard those first few notes of Sanctuary..... my feels.... were run over by a train with MORE FEELS ON IT! And I'm loving it cause this beautiful masterpiece is playing all the while! So beautiful is it that even my feels have feels..... and I didn't even know that was possible until this.... I may just be a bit overdramatic lol. Thank you so much for this beautiful masterpiece! 💗

[@crix8029]

It’s so nice to see so many KH fans in the comments happy about this masterpiece! Thank you so much for uploading this, it’s better than any KH arrangement I’ve seen on KZbin so far, and it works for every environment I can think of.

[@lumina_zyx9725]

Thank you so much, KZbin recommendations. :') This is really deep and creative, some parts are really touching. Great job on this masterpiece! ♡

[@loganjones1086]

The passion portion of the medley is probably my favorite. Excellent work

[@davidsaylors24]

Whats the part he blends in around 6:15?

[@loganjones1086]

@@davidsaylors24 That is the bridge of Sanctuary, but I believe it is more focused on the Japanese version of the song.

[@Isoldeen]

I love this so, so, soooooo much. Renews my love for kingdom hearts every time I listen to it.

[@Rez45]

Beautiful and amazing for this medley. Thankyou so much.

[@bunyArtorias]

This is everything. Thank you so much for composing this.

[@ProdigyxCD]

This is AMAZING!!!

[@ThomasDiognardi]

thanks! love your videos :)

[@chirpppp]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS

[@aguywithgames3135]

Oh man, it’s as if there was a wedding in the series itself! It’s kinda funny you put Organization XIII in there with how dark and foreboding it is. I also really like the fact that you added a specific part of Passion in there too. All in all, a really great medley.

[@ThomasDiognardi]

thanks! She initially told me to put whatever i wanted in and i love that theme, but understandably she had me replace it with something else after the first draft. So the version she used had Roxas's theme instead!

[@aguywithgames3135]

Thomas Diognardi That makes sense. So... are you gonna upload that segment or....?

[@kiyoranaoiinazuma3467]

Got me feelin' all those feely feels... If I heard this during a wedding I'd be bawling. 😭😭😭 So beautiful!!!

[@pantheratigris4777]

Can't lie i thought by the title it was going to be the vs xehanort theme but I'm not complaining

[@tigerlight3930]

Welp, you make me cry. Seriosly, I would cry with that music in my wedding. It's just too beatiful.😢

[@ThomasDiognardi]

Alternate version for the bride where I replaced the Organization Theme with Roxas's theme! soundcloud.com/user-63786348/xehanort-saga-orchestral-medley-roxas-theme-edit

[@matthewbaumgart3351]

I want to hear FINAL FANATSY X TO THE ZANARKAND in your MEDLEY

[@ThomasDiognardi]

@Leonardo PreciousRb are you good lmfao

[@KingdomHeartsFan-mu9cf]

Leonardo needs to be in a mental hospital PRONTO.

[@KingdomHeartsFan-mu9cf]

I don’t speak Italian.

[@MySnakeisSolidus]

What the fuck is going on here

[@whyteflame]

Beautiful, thoughtful and wonderfully understated. Such a gorgeous arrangement

[@AncientArk]

This is so awesome. I hope we can hear more Kingdom Hearts covers from you sometime.

[@therealcesar2863]

If one day, Disney or Square Enix does a movie or an anime... they HAVE to contact you for the music production. Your amazing, love the transitions and I’ve been a fan of Kingdom Hearts since 2005, my honest opinion, your work is one that hear a lot. Thanks and keep it up! May our hearts be our guiding key.

[@LifeAmongstTheFreaks]

I'm just gonna listen to this on repeat and cry for a while. It's beautiful. Thank you for bringing this into the world.

[@Ericson_Strife]

Ive been listening your arrangements and man... have to say. Your work is absolutely amazing..

[@AustinSaysWurdd]

Dude.... this is amazing. Like perfectly beautiful as the originals. Please do one for the organization XIII so many feels in their stories

[@DanielKI]

What an awesome recreation. I have been following the KH series since it started in 2002 and hearing those old songs gives me a strong feeling of nostalgia. I love how you mixed all themes together and brought something new into it and it all leads up to KH3. Well done.

[@KindredHikari]

I’ve only heard the first couple minutes of this and it’s absolutely breathtaking. Thank you so much for making these beautiful covers ❤️

[@talala5883]

The song to end my childhood and being light to adulthood 😢

[@chayannerivera3059]

Wow. Goosebumps the whole time listening. Amazing work!

[@petit4489]

beautiful! i love kingdom hearts. i can’t wait to see what the rest of the series has in store for sora and riku too!

[@KingdomHeartsFan-mu9cf]

Is Kairi chopped liver?

[@thesilverblader6714]

Hey! What about what it has for Roxas, Xion, Axel, and Isa!

[@rogankeelty2839]

Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful piece of music 🎶 👍

[@Wafflecasa]

How could one medley make me so happy and so sad all at once? It's beautiful

[@jamesrush64]

This brought me to tears man.

[@7Mel0dy7]

I'm in tears, this is so beautiful, not only the song but also imagine this on the person's wedding You did a wonderful job

[@ThatG1RLVia]

Just beautiful. ❤️ I love kingdom hearts so much.

[@t8pelway690]

Can I just say that this is probably the most emotional piece of orchestral music I've ever heard. hearing this as a fan of Kingdom Hearts, as I have been since I was like 6, this piece of music brings back so many memories of a simpler time within my life, when I could focus on video games and having fun. this song reminded me of why I chose to go into music as my major in college, as the emotion and feelings produced from listening to music have such a high place in my life. Thank you for making this, and allowing it to be heard online for free via youtube. Hearing this medley has completely brightened up what would've normally been a very boring day.

[@ThomasDiognardi]

thank you so much! glad this could brighten your day and trigger some nostalgia

[@tree3136]

This deserves at least 10,000 likes. It’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever heard. It must have been a wonderful wedding!

[@v4njoh_927]

All I can say is - thank you so much~ it´s really beautiful

[@joe1394]

This is so beautiful, my mind was at peace for 15 minutes. I hope God rewards you. Thank you for this, good night.

[@cloudsephies]

i had to take deep breaths so i wouldnt start crying

[@RikuSempaiFGO]

Such a beautiful job! Transitions between melodies are just so lovely, definitely feel all the hard work poured into this masterpiece!

[@MutterNonsense234]

Rarely do I come back and listen to a cover on KZbin more than once. This, this will definitely be an exception. Sorry to be picky, but the description should read "my usual fare." :)

[@LerineCrises]

This is incredibly beautiful! So glad I found it! :D

[@draifang]

Very well done, once again!

[@cryptikk7169]

This is truly breathtaking

[@yazzyboy2833]

OMG! 👌🏽 It’s like you knew what every KH fan wanted to hear. Beautiful transition on every single one. Keep it up! ❤️‍🔥 Really made me get mad excited for this 20th anniversary.

[@jean-kaivindu6235]

So far so good ! Believe in your work, it's simply amazing !

[@zakariahamidi]

This make me feel litterally better and made my mood better I thank you for that! I pray for you to have a better life

[@RandomEd787]

This was just remarkable! I literally got goosebumps.

[@LucasPhillSCP]

can i repeat this forever?

[@victorfalquer8203]

So damn beautiful! Thank you so much for doing this!

[@morphitime]

WHERE ARE YOU DISLIKE! You are outnumbered. Come forth so that you plite may be dealt with both quickly and efficiently.

[@toilaboi3561]

G.T.Studios ITS THE HEARTLESS!

[@mastorgamor8985]

G.T.Studios that one person who disliked the video is scared now 😂

[@mastorgamor8985]

THERES 2 NOW 🔥👀🔥💀🔥

[@MzExquisite]

Beautiful and truly emotional. This series had some great songs.

[@lerougeun4099]

👏👏 it's Simply amazing 👏👏

[@splashy7958]

Now that face my fears made me face my fears.

[@PikaPicu]

This is so beautiful !

[@megangolden5076]

I've listened to this so many times I'm dead set on using this at my wedding (my boyfriend loves kingdom hearts too so it won't be a challenge!) you're amazing and have such incredible talent!!!

[@ThomasDiognardi]

thats amazing! thank you so much

[@Violindsey94]

This is just all kinds of fantastic!

[@tultur7182]

Holy hell, you need more business! Fantastic work!

[@CrimsonSapphire_]

This will be 2 years I’ve been married. We used this as our wedding song and we are dancing to it together today

[@jaidaldimension]

Absolutely phenomenal

[@thrillerisland]

Hey Thomas! This is really awesome work and love what you have done with the arrangement!

[@nox_cadit]

OMG KH music have the incredible fucking power to give me chills so hard that I can't even handle

[@alexandreguerreiro126]

Don't Think Twice is from far, the best music in games

[@cursedmirror9693]

So beautiful 😍 this needs more views