Vector to the Heavens (Xion's Final Battle) - Piano Arrangement

[@KinodeVGM]

Hey Noah! I'm currently working on a research video about the history of fan arrangements of this theme, and their influence on each other. Thanks to the accessibility of yours, it definitely became one of the biggest influences in future fan arrangements. I'd just like to inform you that I'll be referring to you in it and showcasing part of this video, if that's okay with you! Thank you so much for bringing us this marvelous arrangement ^^

[@NoahThys]

That's really cool! It still amazes me that something I made in back high school as a simple pastime has reached and influenced so many people. I personally don't think it's all that special, but I'm humbled nonetheless. I look forward to seeing the finished project!

[@KinodeVGM]

@@NoahThys I just posted the video! :D Hope you like it.

[@thetruexemnas2003]

@@NoahThys this video was uploaded 10 years ago and my man is still replying. That’s dedication

[@RandomShowerThoughts]

The true Xemnas facts, much respect to him lol

[@w1ck3dw3nd1g0]

Xion was that one boss no one wanted to fight.

[@redhihz]

true and not because she was difficult..it's just too painful to press the A button

[@theblarfingchannel5344]

Roxas #XIII I love how her dialogue during the battle was her warning him to make it easier and urging him to kill her. Adds more debt if you actually played the game

[@dantevic]

TheBlarfingChannel meh

[@serpentnu3047]

She's nothing compared to Sif in DkS. If you know his lore you'll understand what I mean.

[@lostsouls7120]

Does Terranort count? XD

[@AliHassan-yw2tk]

Roxas's story is a tragic one. It's what makes him a favorite character of mine in the series. Still get chills from the line. "Guess My Summer Vacation is over.."

[@darthronin13]

same here

[@Jaxv3r]

You already know he is going to "die" and hearing that sense makes you goosebumps.

[@PikachuODST]

BOI BUT WHEN HE CAME BACK

[@PSNragglefraggle1]

@@PikachuODST It wasn't executed very well

[@kenpokid10]

Roxas: Who will I eat ice cream with? Everyone playing: EMOTIONAL BREAKDOWN

[@timmytimothy6854]

KenpoKid10 Lol so true

[@theepiccheeta]

Not everyone apparently; some people are stupid and just think all he cares about is ice cream. Lol.

[@hannahthewatson8736]

I ugly sobbed honestly

[@ianmata1998]

what Roxas meens "Who will be my friend with?"

[@RyugaIrving]

KenpoKid10 Who says this to someone who's dying?

[@nextlevelgamer3]

"Get Ready Roxas" Me: RuntotheEdgeRuntotheEdgeRuntotheEdge

[@AngeliqueNade]

+NextLevelGamer Gliding to the edge helps, too. For my case anyway.

[@nextlevelgamer3]

AngeliqueNade yeah, but the meaning of what i said is still there, when you heard that quote, GET AWAY.

[@AngeliqueNade]

NextLevelGamer True that. [Nodnods]

[@hannahthewatson8736]

LMAO TRUUUE

[@sefaross4778]

Then it's BAD that I always rushed for it?

[@MarfoNRG]

Those who are saying that it's in the wrong key, are probably misleaded by the fact that Xion's theme is in another key - but the medley is the same.

[@odysseus691]

Came back here 10 years after and it brings so damn nostalgic memories. This piece is a part of my being. Thank you

[@KnucklestheEcidna]

While playing days I cried when Xion was dying alongside roxas

[@KnucklestheEcidna]

yep. and it was the original version (japanese) which made it even more emotional.

[@DonaldFromKingdomHearts]

KnucklestheEcidna I actually cried while fighting her cuz I kinda knew she would be gone for ever. And for KH3...I want to be able to switch the voices in the Main menu (that NEW GAME, LOAD etc. screen)

[@xxsnipingmonsterxx9713]

Same ;-;

[@BlackCatFang]

It's like a mix of dearly beloved and kairi's theme.

[@schpoopl]

And xions theme itself

[@schpoopl]

Replying to a 10 month old comment, twice xD

[@crthejediknightninja]

Xion's theme in itself has parts of different themes in it, and then this is a battle version of xion's theme basically.

[@Flaw9679]

No It’s xions theme

[@BlackCatFang]

@@crthejediknightninja I always thought it was hinting at xion's connection to kairi.

[@KikonSketches]

It's been 11 months since I've first watched this video, I started practicing this song about 6 months ago, happy I can play it now, one of my favorite songs and also the first time I can actually play something other than happy birthday, thank you again for this video, it was fun :)

[@Ani-pl2dv]

wait what how did you managed to directly go from happy birthday to this one without anything between??

[@KikonSketches]

@@Ani-pl2dv just practiced a lot, obviously learning this way is not as good as learning sheet music, but after constantly practicing i can play it, so now I can play an simple song and this one, the next one I was planning on learning next was "fate of the unknown".

[@Ani-pl2dv]

@@KikonSketches That's really cool, been playing for like 7 years and I still suck, probably because I give up too easily. But seeing how you managed to play this one with a lot of practice kinda motivates me to do the same

[@KikonSketches]

@@Ani-pl2dv i completely get you man, ive been wanting to learn piano since I was a child, but I never had a keyboard with enough keys to play or learn, I got my keyboard 3 years ago and started to learn songs, the only other song I can play besides this one is DokiDoki Literature Clubs - "Okay everyone", its much easier than Vector to the Heavens but it was a start. If I can do it you can definitely do it, there were many times where I'd get frustrated, but im glad I stuck through, also make sure you keep your hands warm, i didn't know that majorly affects your playing lol

[@timloth2994]

IT has been 7 years, since I have viewed this. Oh my am I old

[@amberkinlaw1099]

I NEED 10 HOURS OF THIS

[@gryphonwing1945]

+Micah Kinlaw EVERYBODY GIVE THIS MAN A LIKE SO SOMEONE WILL SEE HIM

[@NoahThys]

+Micah Kinlaw listenonrepeat.com/?v=tkuFzf1tOXA#Vector_to_the_Heavens_(Xion_s_Final_Battle)_-_Piano_Arrangement You're welcome, lol.

[@KalarusRho]

As someone who wants to learn piano without going to any lessons, I find you really inspiring, thanks for the KH music too man.

[@Caxe15]

God this hits me hard....I feel so depressed afterwards, but I love this so much. It completely captures Xion and what she stands for: That no matter what happens to you, even if you're erased from existence, there'll always be one person that will somehow remember you and moarn your lose forever...

[@octomen2010]

my heart gets really sad after remembering what ive done to xion....................................

[@sabrinajennings7664]

I was going to like your comment, but I didn't want to be the person to ruin the fact that it has 13 likes. Even Xemnas liked it! XD

[@chogiyeol3334]

Sabrina Jennings Dont you mean Man Sex?

[@AnonymousRandomGuy1]

xion was #14

[@sabrinajennings7664]

Nico di Angelo Yes. That's exactly what I mean.

[@chogiyeol3334]

Sabrina Jennings That's good. XD

[@threeishere]

I've played the arrangement before, so thanks for arranging it! I really enjoy the sixteenth note runs in the left hand, they're so fun to play.

[@TwinHuginHelmet]

This is just as beutiful as the original version. It's just more packed with anger and tretchery, instead of loss and sadness. I love how KH mix different themes together, as they often are connected to each other.

[@trevwright93]

It's in the middle of 2019 and I'm still listening to this. And honestly, out of all the renditions I heard, including the original song in the game, this version is by far my most favorite. It feels like an actual boss fight song. A better and an even more emotional one than any other. Honestly. It's so relaxing but it's also so moving at the same damn time.

[@stardreamwriter]

This is so Beautiful I could drift away on this music. It's the best of all the versions I've found of this song.

[@OurNextGoal]

No problem man, I was glad to help. After all, you were gracious enough to share all those files with us. Great arrangement by the way and again, thanks for sharing.

[@TMJanski]

This is freaking insane! I can't get over how intense this song is! Thanks for the link, time to learn it :)

[@chocobogirl92]

Yeah i'm trying to learn this right now and was worried about that part myself so when i got there i just changed it to the octaves. I still wanna try and learn it for real eventually, but for now oh well. This is a great arrangement by the way!!!

[@pyropaintbrush]

I swear,sometimes I just replay 358/2 days just to listen to the music,which is what really got me hooked to the games in the first place. Whoever created all the pieces,utada Hikaru, Thank you for creating such masterpieces and singing two beautiful song that would become part of a soundtrack to beat all others:) Ps while I was typing this,I heard a REALLY creepy giggle from next door and now im hearing what sounds like moaning.O.o I'm scared.............nuff said.

[@John-zi6yl]

Great channel. You're a talented composer and pianist

[@FantasmaJestera]

all i can think about is if i had to cause harm to my best friend for reasons unknown to me and they ended up hurt badly because of it. this song tugs on my heartstrings.

[@mattiascaccabarozzi3635]

My favourite videogame series! I love Kingdom Hearts and his themes!!

[@Javelin434]

Once I get good enough to really play the piano (and specifically the Piano Collection's version of Xion), I'm incorporating this piece into the song. This is simply too beautiful for it to go unnoticed.

[@cardfightchronologist]

I must count for thousands of views alone, this is pure awesome.

[@KishinamiNoMae]

so beautiful!

[@Oaishe]

This is so beautiful. Can't stop listening to it~

[@arcerus22]

two words ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL

[@browncoatkevin]

It's easily audible in this arrangement how Shimomura wove together pieces of at least four pre-existing themes to create this one - Xion's theme, Roxas's theme (or at least, The Other Promise), Kairi's theme, and Dearly Beloved. Somehow, the combination makes it even more heartbreaking...

[@alanpham3694]

i want to play this song some day

[@liamelliott4137]

Alan Pham I am for my recital tomorrow; really nervous!!

[@RandomShowerThoughts]

@@liamelliott4137 how'd it go?

[@liamelliott4137]

Farhanking7864 Went great haha, seems like so long ago now

[@RandomShowerThoughts]

Liam Elliott That’s awesome! I’m probably going to play this version soon.

[@gamarleton]

THANK YOU FOR THE SHEET MUSIC I AM SUBSCRIBING!

[@superskeetospro]

Oh man, I love this! Thanks for making this! It is now on my iPod. :)

[@lancemartin3266]

Absolutely stunning.

[@GrimGrevin]

I've never even played this game before, but this piece really makes me want to both learn it and play through the whole KH series!

[@spr99ite99]

Yoko shimomura really knows what she is doing ^^ When u close ur eyes the notes sound like the ocean from the islands and and it is sad, dramatic, and sets a complicated feeling, like a struggle. This piece is by far my favourite out of all of Yoko Shimomura's music

[@DragonKnight90001]

so relaxing. i was neally in tears when the battle finished with Xion

[@TheMadhatter1313]

I love it when people are brutally honest.

[@Messi-rw9ng]

I remember seeing this three years ago and saying I would never learn to play this. Now, I've bought my first piano and am near halfway to learning this whole song.

[@asdoja3]

One person could not stand its beauty of a song. Listening to this almost made me tear up.... nice.

[@belartful]

I learned this one in a few hours. I love this arrangement!!!! Thanks Goten!!!! You are awesome!!!!!!

[@victoriacan8720]

Why would anyone dislike this video? It is exactly what it says it is. It's a fantastic cover and just what.

[@auraleis1133]

2:07 makes my heart crack into two pieces because from there on a good piece of it is Dearly Beloved.

[@bisharpp]

Xion is a missing part of Sora's heart "memories". She is composed of his memories of Kairi. That is why she looks like KH1 Kairi with black hair.

[@LaberLabel]

Still listening to it, it has just good memories of the game, Never play it again but if i heard this i wanna play it again :D

[@NoahThys]

@LaberLabel If you mean 2:07, then yes. Xion's theme incorporates different KH themes, such as Kairi's, at 1:56.

[@HowDoIMakeNames]

This probably one of the most emotional soundtracks of kh I have heard.

[@khprsn1]

listening to this entire song makes me wanna cry!

[@Kirbyterasu]

1: Beautiful... 2: I don't get why people criticize the whole "Who else will I eat icecream with?" thing... he's only 357 days old! Not even a year old! So to those people, shut up and play 358/2 Days!... and not the remix!

[@BoredBookworm]

He is a year old... 356 days in a year o.o

[@Kirbyterasu]

thevideoswelove Noooo... 365 days in a year

[@BoredBookworm]

Braden Hamilton whoopsie sorry >.

[@Kirbyterasu]

thevideoswelove Its K

[@z1ggy124]

+Braden Hamilton (Kirbyterasu) NOT TO MENTION THE SYMBOLISM IN THAT LINE

[@narutotard100]

I can almost hear Xion when I listen to this. This is beautiful

[@orientalpharma]

I love Piano, but never had the chance to play it. (I dont own a piano at home.) And this is one song I've been trying to practice ever since I could sit for a short 3 months basic Piano course. Thanks for posting the song and the score.

[@Mdude123456789]

And thus, creating the greatest storyline of all time...

[@CheesyxCrackers333]

I'M IN LOVE WITH THIS SONG!!

[@letmefreenow]

such a beautifull theme

[@maxxlord7981]

Crying My Eyes Out

[@WolfHartSP]

Such a good song that i had to orchestrate it. I love this theme, so sad yet you know what you must do.

[@kahlilcalvin]

so... beautiful this song

[@neoneo23]

I nailed this song in 3 days. Nice video, playing it in school tomorrow xD

[@MRSEACAN]

Simply Amazing, encore, encore!

[@darkwolfevanish]

Hy i liked it a lot. i think what you said about sharing the sheets and compositions its very true. Also for the ones who used it its important to acknowledge the authors. im going to check you other compostions

[@scottblain7]

I am going to play this arrangement! Thanks so much for creating it. :D

[@moalang]

The world painted all black Hold your Keyblade of Grey And shine as light. Remember-- and forget about her.

[@MartialHearted]

simply a magical song..

[@sirbillius]

This the the song that makes you go insane trying to sync left and right hands. I can do cords, arpeggios, scales, broken octaves, normal octaves, but not my left and right hand together.

[@althea7181]

I feel you dude

[@sirbillius]

@@althea7181 It’s been five years my dude… I think I am ready. Wish me luck.

[@althea7181]

@@sirbillius *EPIC COMEBACK* AND YES I WISH YOU THE BEST OF LUCK DUDE 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@craigp2139]

Thanks for the video. Just like in anything in life, it is a game!

[@flipnoteSquarePuP]

Dressed up as Xion for Halloween! It was awesome! This is one of my FAVOURITE songs! :D

[@ipopistheman]

All of my feels in this song.

[@lelouchlamperouge990]

i didn't have a chance to play KH series BUT i loved their music.-Really Good!

[@621Chopsuey]

@SueOhime Every KH fan is proud of you!

[@lunastie39]

IM NOT CRYNG YOU'RE CRYNG!

[@xxxxiba]

Xion............. I rember you will always be in my heart

[@whitetigernight7290]

You know it’s fate when you get a KH3 ad beforehand.

[@heartsden2901]

Not only can you replace "sea salt ice cream" in the game with "sex" and it looks perfect, you can also do it on absolutely every single ice cream comment that's here too. Wonderful.

[@joshd1071]

What do you do with your Life

[@heartsden2901]

+josh durna Hey, everyone's just crying their eyes out, might as well try to add some hilarity into the game alright?

[@w1ck3dw3nd1g0]

I did that when I played through the game a second time. X'3

[@ultimatehope549]

"Who else will I have sex with?"

[@rayragnarok]

Axel, Xion and Roxas, eating Sea Salt Icecream together. Later on Roxas and Axel eat Sea Salt Icecream together. Your comment gives a whole new twist to the story xD

[@ShadowChronosMC]

Noah, I love your arrangements of the Kingdom Hearts series! I especially love your Sinister Shadow from KH II. I'm still in the process of being able to play it. :D

[@Lotta814]

IM NOT CRYING YOUR CRYING

[@jen.rodrigues]

DONT WORRY WE'RE ALL CRYING

[@victim109]

wow that gave the shivers

[@onlyhands42]

i luv this song just because you know it sounds like its supposed to be used as a purpose(besides being used in kingdom hearts) or like its just telling someones story you know....

[@YoshiLives]

I was never this good, but one person could definitely play this alone. It's all based on fundamentals you learn in any good piano class.

[@APHsealandrocks]

i somehow got this to play in two windows at the same exact time IT'S MAGICAL.

[@LionCerieals]

awesome piano skills! thx for uploading this masterpiece :)

[@juliauv]

Who doesn't love this? It's so wunderful!

[@brenkata]

I can't stop watching!

[@CataclysmicKitsune]

I am speechless. No words... Woooooow...

[@Roxas7713]

Brings back memory's

[@jrveve]

God this makes me feel happy and stressed at the same time. Happy because this song is epic and actually playable. Stressed cause it reminds me of the seven part final battle where your life gauge is in the red, your out of potion, and you are killing the main characters best friend who has gone bananas and had turned into a dude. Ahhhh gotta love kingdom hearts:D

[@CookiesOnFridays]

This is an epic win. That's all I can say... *Hit's replay*

[@SonicLegaspi]

aww man i got on the piano yesterday, i can't wait to learn 0:04 ~ 3:37 that's my favorite part!!! gotta keep practicing "Practice Makes Better."

[@Blayzer0017]

Perfect duet to do with my brother. I know this is a solo arrangement but trust me this is going to be way easier with two people.

[@raetekusu1]

The part where they included Dearly Beloved brought manly tears to... my friend's eyes. You thought I was gonna say mine, weren't you?

[@Vigriff]

Beautiful playing! D,:

[@SeikerHikaru]

This makes me wanna cry more than Roxas' theme. And that song was incredibly sad.

[@OurNextGoal]

It's also got a bit of Kairi's theme in it too since she was such a huge part of his memories. It's also the reason why she looks a lot like Kairi.

[@SquidmanMalachar]

vector to the heavens combines a lot of pieces and blends them perfectly it has a little roxas, a little kairi, a little dearly beloved, some it is truly amazing, like many of the kingdom hearts musics gotta think, you're fighting Xion in this fight, and xion is sort of embodied by all of sora's memories and experiences. (think of how she can use his attacks [ars arcanum, ragnarok]) if you've never played 358 days, i highly recommend it Captcha: Tranderns

[@OmNomNommingOnSouls]

I cried after the battle against Xion... the music during the battle didn't help stop that... CURSE YOU EMOTIONAL MUSIC! KH osts is like the best music evarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

[@kingarthurpendragon134]

Xion: Don't you see, this is why I was created

[@hannahthewatson8736]

STOP

[@althea7181]

"This puppet will play her part"

[@kainebing]

lol ive been playing for 10months and can play this. took me a few hours to get down though lmao. versus 5mins for easier songs lol. its all in your heart and dedication.

[@gmdragon117]

Omg....I love this 😭😭 KH has the best music!!

[@JoanneMoo]

Love thiss!! :) Nice arrangement!