Hikari β Kingdom Hearts Piano & Strings | Instrumental Cover
Hikari from Kingdom Hearts, arranged for piano and strings by Sam Yung.
I wanted to really highlight the emotion and melody of the original theme through piano and string instrumentation. This song is so beloved for a reason, and itβs one of my favourites from the Kingdom Hearts series of all time.
I hope you find my arrangement relaxing, studying and helpful for listening in the background while enjoying the beauty of the music. I wanted to capture that magical feeling of hearing this song for the first time when the credits roll at the end of KH1 while giving it a fresh piano-and-strings interpretation.
Whether youβre a longtime Kingdom Hearts fan or just discovering this beautiful theme, I hope this arrangement brings you the same joy it brings me.
Arranged and performed by Sam Yung.
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π§ About This Track
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