Yoko Shimomura dedicates the track "Nocturne" in memory of late musician Jahseh Onfroy (XXXTentacion), a long-time Kingdom Hearts fan

[Aquaberry 759]

A new video has been uploaded on the late XXXTENTACION's YouTube channel featuring "Nocturne", a track composed by Kingdom Hearts composer Yoko Shimomura in memory of the late musician Jahseh Onfroy, who was a big fan of Kingdom Hearts. Here, Shimomura is seen playing the piano for the track; at the end of the video, Yoko responds to an question on why she decided to name the track "Nocturne", while a video of Onfroy listening to her music on repeat on a boat plays in the background. The video also features tweets that Onfroy had made about his love for Kingdom Hearts.

"Nocturne" is featured on the Deluxe edition of XXXTentacion's second studio album "?", which released today.

Shimomura said on Twitter that she composed the track while thinking about what Onfroy was thinking in the very last moments before his death, and that she would be happy if fans would listen to it. She also wrote that Onfroy loved her music so much that he listened to her songs before going to bed every night. She added that when she was shown the video of Onfroy on the boat listening to Kingdom Hearts music (more specifically, the track "Vector to the Heavens" from Shimomura's album "memória!"), it brought her to tears.

You can watch the video and listen to "Nocturne" below.

The description of the video is as follows.

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Unknown to many, Jahseh frequently went to the music of Yoko Shimomura for comfort & peace. 
She is responsible for the soundtracks behind numerous video games including Jahseh's favorite, Kingdom Hearts.

Not long before his passing he showed interest in traveling to Japan, to make new music, create art and be inspired.

We are honored to have been able to meet with Yoko at the Bunkamura, where she played for us her original composition in tribute to Jahseh. Yoko actually heard about Jahseh’s passing before his team had reached out requesting this collaboration. She was shocked and horrified by the death of a young man due to gun violence, and was moved after seeing the video of Jahseh on a boat listening to her work on repeat.

Translations for this article were provided by KH13 Staff @Mio-chan.

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[ocean's rage 772]

what a marvellous thing to do

[Kaweebo 3,617]

This is nice, but the dude was a genuinely bad person regardless of how good his music may or may not have been. Just look at his rap sheet, and he was only 20. Shimomura wasted her effort imo.

Edited September 6, 2019 by Kaweebo

[Iamkingdomhearts1000 1,170]

2 hours ago, Kaweebo said:

This is nice, but the dude was a genuinely bad person regardless of how good his music may or may not have been. Just look at his rap sheet, and he was only 20. Shimomura wasted her effort imo.

When you say bad...bad music or overall bad? :[ 

[Door_to_Light_95 11]

2 hours ago, Kaweebo said:

This is nice, but the dude was a genuinely bad person regardless of how good his music may or may not have been. Just look at his rap sheet, and he was only 20. Shimomura wasted her effort imo.

Regardless of what a person has done, a person is still a person. I don’t think this was a waste at all. I think it’s a beautiful way of showing that everyone deserves to be loved and cared for. 

[Kaweebo 3,617]

2 hours ago, Iamkingdomhearts1000 said:

When you say bad...bad music or overall bad? :[ 

Bad as in he invaded someone’s home, pistol-whipped them, and stole their stuff; physically assaulted a pregnant woman and stabbed at least nine people. 

2 hours ago, Door_to_Light_95 said:

Regardless of what a person has done, a person is still a person. I don’t think this was a waste at all. I think it’s a beautiful way of showing that everyone deserves to be loved and cared for. 

I can agree on principle that a person is still a person and deserves to be treated humanely, but celebrating or tributing art in the memory of a crook, regardless of how well made their music was or not, is a misguided endeavor. The only reason he isn’t still in jail is because a lot of his crimes were committed when he was underage. 

Edited September 6, 2019 by Kaweebo

[Aquaberry 759]

11 hours ago, Kaweebo said:

I can agree on principle that a person is still a person and deserves to be treated humanely, but celebrating or tributing art in the memory of a crook, regardless of how well made their music was or not, is a misguided endeavor. The only reason he isn’t still in jail is because a lot of his crimes were committed when he was underage. 

I feel that Yoko did this out of genuine feelings she had when she saw his video listening to her music and learning about how big a fan he was, and the shock that he was killed so young. I don't think she was really aware or keen on looking up his problematic side.

[Kaweebo 3,617]

4 hours ago, Aquaberry said:

I feel that Yoko did this out of genuine feelings she had when she saw his video listening to her music and learning about how big a fan he was, and the shock that he was killed so young. I don't think she was really aware or keen on looking up his problematic side.

That’s fair and most likely what it is. And I completely respect her as a person even more for doing something like this for someone she’s only ever heard about; it’s just that, for me, I can’t reconcile his actions with his music or his tragic death to justify celebrating or honoring him.

There are far worthier people who died too young and were KH fans I’m sure. Regardless, the thought is nice.

[Iamkingdomhearts1000 1,170]

On 9/6/2019 at 9:59 PM, Kaweebo said:

Bad as in he invaded someone’s home, pistol-whipped them, and stole their stuff; physically assaulted a pregnant woman and stabbed at least nine people. 

I can agree on principle that a person is still a person and deserves to be treated humanely, but celebrating or tributing art in the memory of a crook, regardless of how well made their music was or not, is a misguided endeavor. The only reason he isn’t still in jail is because a lot of his crimes were committed when he was underage. 

Then I guess he must have had a disturbing life himself. Don't get me wrong I am not trying to defend this asshole sounding guy, however...no one should ever forget the fact that in most cases, assholes BECOME assholes because they were inflicted in ways upon their lives as well. I will never say their actions should be excused...but only to take into account that evil is never born from nothing. Know what I mean? again you're not wrong @Kaweebo but I just want to remain open to the aforementioned fact. 

Edited September 8, 2019 by Iamkingdomhearts1000

[RikuFangirl2008 1,368]

I don't know much about the guy, I don't listen to rap ever, and I did read the bad things he has done. What Yoko did was very thoughtful and when it all boils down the guy was a Kingdom Hearts fan despite all of the bad he has done. 

[Yum Joel 1]

He grew up in a broken home ran away and lived a troubled life yes but, the accusations of him beating his ex are now proven false also, she was never pregnant.

Edited January 23, 2020 by Yum Joel

[SSSnorlaXX 0]

x never hit a pregnant woman and never beat his girlfriend all the Accusations were proven to be false

[karmavvv 0]

On 9/6/2019 at 12:10 PM, Kaweebo said:

This is nice, but the dude was a genuinely bad person regardless of how good his music may or may not have been. Just look at his rap sheet, and he was only 20. Shimomura wasted her effort imo.

Every allegation against him was proven false. Why come on here and hate and spread lies & ignorance on someone you've clearly done no research on? He was violent & fought yes, but he changed that by the time he was 18, he turned his life around, you are no one to judge him for being a fighter. He had to rob to survive as a CHILD. His mom had him very young and couldn't raise him, he was on his own for most of his childhood. Again, pure ignorance from you. Do your research.

[Kaweebo 3,617]

5 hours ago, karmavvv said:

Every allegation against him was proven false. Why come on here and hate and spread lies & ignorance on someone you've clearly done no research on? He was violent & fought yes, but he changed that by the time he was 18, he turned his life around, you are no one to judge him for being a fighter. He had to rob to survive as a CHILD. His mom had him very young and couldn't raise him, he was on his own for most of his childhood. Again, pure ignorance from you. Do your research.

When was the stabbing of Dylan Turner proven false? And I’m not gonna sit here and justify robbing people as a means to survive, especially when that involves hurting other people in the process. He lived with his grandmother as a kid, he was not a homeless vagabond, starving and praying for his next meal. He may have been poor, but he stole for himself, not to survive. The only thing I can say is that you’re right, he probably did change his attitude once he started making bank.
He treated his family well, as I’m sure most people who got rich quick would.

His crimes as a kid weren’t out of malicious intent, but petty endeavors. There’s no need to rob people when you’ve made it. But that does not absolve him of the people he hurt, some for the rest of their life, like Turner. And the court review of his cell phone records only exonerates him on the charges involving his girlfriend, who dropped them before he died anyway. So you can say he cleaned up his act when he finally made it, but to me, that’s just an excuse to justify his behavior as a teen. 
 

The only thing I think we can both agree on though is that he didn’t deserve to die. I’m not a fan of the guy, but I did do my research on him before posting and I understand he suffered depression and other things in his life. It still doesn’t justify anything he did, but I can empathize with the struggle of mental illness.