Music Producer Reacts: Chrono Trigger & Xenoblade 2 OST (Schala's Theme / Kingdom Of Uraya)
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
- My first-listen reaction & analysis of Corridors of Time & Scala's Theme from Chrono Trigger, from the perspective of a Music Producer & Composer.
I also took the chance to review one of my favorite tracks from Xenoblade Chronicles 2 to compare it with Yasunori Mitsuda's work in the SNES era!
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00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Corridors of Time (Chrono Trigger)
01:30 - Battle (Chrono Trigger)
04:56 - Schala's Theme (Chrono Trigger)
07:54 - Kingdom of Uraya (Xenoblade Chronicles 2)
11:51 - Composing in 1990 vs 2021
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- Composer: Yasunori Mitsuda (Chrono Trigger), Kenji Hiramatsu (Xenoblade2)
- Game: Chrono Trigger, Xenoblade Chronicles 2
TWO Errors I realized after posting:
1) Kingdom of Uraya was written by the same guy who made the Torna Battle Theme, Kenji Hiramatsu! Not Mitsuda. So this video is a comparison between two composers rather than the same guy, uh oh.
2) There's a part in the Kingdom Of Uraya section where I mistakenly talk about "bending" on Woodwinds. Since we're talking about Woodwinds, I think that's a "slide", not a "bending", sorry about that! If you bend a woodwind instrument, I'm pretty sure it would break.
Hey Alex, can you do a remastered (orchestral) cover for the Wind Scene and Frog’s theme from Chrono-Trigger
Another thing, Mitsuda fell ill while composing Chrono Trigger's ost, and then Nobuo Uematsu did the rest of the ost.
Naw it won't break it, it'll just turn it into a Saxophone.
It is fine. We are all human.
Nonetheless...
Congrats on 300k subs Alex!
Whether you do a reaction or not, check out track 2 on the OST, the titular Chrono Trigger song is just so iconic.
Get hit with memories everytime I hear that kick off, and I believe that is Mitsuda all the way.
Fun Trivia: Nobuo Uematsu had to be brought in to finish the Chrono Trigger OST because Mitsuda overworked himself into the hospital. He almost died from the amount of work he was putting into it.
And he experienced a hard-drive crash that caused the loss of... well, I don't know how much.
Just imagine - there was MORE of the CT OST that we'll never get to hear.
That is very sad and unfortunate. Many composers go through health crises due to the amount of stress caused by the work.
I honestly hope that things will change, our work shouldn't cost us our lives
@@AlexMoukalaMusic I do strongly agree. It was his first project where he actually got to do the OST after being the Sound Director for the Mana series, and he was so intent on being an impressive job so he could land more music work, he over did it. There's a lot of history in the development of Chrono Trigger.
It actually changes for Mitsuda a little after he finished Xenogears ost, after ending in hospital during two weeks after finishing it, completly exhausted and almost dying from it. He achieved Chrono Cross ost without all of those issues, free to take his time, and achieving his work just as he wanted, and that's probably why up to now, Chrono Cross is probably one of his most famous work as a compositor, and one of the most impressible videogame ost ever made.
I'm really happy now he can works without putting himself in danger, that's really a wholesome guy, full of sensibility and energy, heck, the 20th anniversary concert of Xenogears, with him and all his band is the best videogame concert I ever saw, not as expensive or complex then other great videogame concert like NieR or Final Fantasy one, but you can litteraly see all of them enjoying this moment all together, with Mitsuda dashing from music instruments to another music instruments, playing alongside everyone else with a big smile, that's so wholesome to watch. And for every Xenogears fan, the last bit, with a simple music box playing "A distant promise", ending the concert, hit like a truck
He also overworked himself on Xenogears. His passion was too strong.
AH! But play Chrono Trigger though!!!!!!!
Hi shesez chrono trigger boundary break when?😂
Chrono cross too. Might not be as great gameplay as trigger, but the music is worth the time to listen.
More tracks from FF6 and Chrono Trigger!
Schala is a character from the area in Chrono Trigger where the Corridors of Time plays, so the similarities in the two tracks makes a lot of sense in context.
Schala's the princess of Zeal, and daughter of Queen Zeal, brother to Janus. Corridors of Time is the Kingdom of Zeal's theme.
I always find it impressive when just by listening a well-crafted soundtrack, he manages to understand some deep connections about the game story. Tells a lot about both the soundtrack and the listener.
Corridors of Time triggers some kind of crazy nostalgia in me, and I didn't even play Chrono Trigger until I was an adult.
That's how I feel about Earthbound music. I've never even played Earthbound but the music is intensely nostalgic to me.
Same, I fist played Chrono Trigger a couple years ago but the feels of To Far Away Times make me feel like its been apart of me forever. And Frog's Theme... *chef's kiss* Not to mention Decisive Battle With Magus and World Revolution are up there with Dancing Mad as some of the best boss music ever.
Man I played it when I was like 8 the first time I'm 35 now and it's crazy how better the music becomes the older you get.
I'm gonna say the best score in this game is the first masumume battle. That score gets you pumped regardless of what you're feeling... I mean the score of this entire game is godly.. no other way to put it.
Same. I played Chrono Trigger for the first time ever a couple months ago and I just can't make it through any of the songs without tears lol
@@beardalaxy Aww, I getcha
Mitsuda is legendary. In 2019 he did a fully orchestrated tour for the 20th anniversary of Chrono Cross. The live recording is available on Amazon and the performance is available on Blu-ray. Please don't sleep on that Alex, even if you don't do a video!
Oooh, need to check this out 😁
Chrono Cross is the seminal work of video game music. Absolutely monumental.
I discovered this album two weeks ago and have probably listened to it fifty times since. Corridors of Time's lyrics seriously brings tears to my eyes.
I need to check this. Thank you!
I've got to look at that.
You are right on the money about the pendulum-nature of the CT songs. The title screen is literally a swinging pendulum! It is a major thematic underpinning of the game.
But in the end… the future refused to change.
Xenoblade 2's soundtrack is simply mindblowing. I've listened to the music before but I'm currently playing the game for the first time, and these insane tracks are even better when you hear them in person while playing. Kingdom of Uraya is my favorite too! It's just brilliant.
everytime i hear Kingdom of Uraya theme i crying a little
yeh its nice to hear someone else that appreciates this amazing theme.
Wait I thought it was just me. XC 2 is a masterpiece man
Chrono Trigger!! One of the best JRPG's of all time
I'm surprised you didn't listen to the Chrono Trigger main theme, which like one of the best songs in any video game, if I remember correctly. There's also an orchestral version from a live concert which is simply beautiful.
Anyway, this was once again really insightful, I love how approachable you manage to make these videos.
I know, right? The opening for Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross are amazing.
Yeah pretty sad how he didn’t do more songs snd rather go into the game he knew. Thumbs down for me
Another fantastic ost made by Mitsuda is Xenogears.
Alex, my man, you NEED to play this game. It is often regarded as the best game on SNES if not the best game of all time.
YEEEEEEEEESSSSS!!!!!
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What's the best way to play Chrono Trigger? Where can people find it to play it?
@@alexfullerton8099 nowadays you can find it on steam store on pc, or on play store on android
@@alexfullerton8099 The DS port is the most complete but it cost the most besides the original SNES cartridge ($50 for DS, around $400 for SNES). Emulation is always an option, but you’ll want to emulate the SNES version because the SNES has very accurate emulation now. The Steam port when first released was very buggy, but I think they’ve been patched up and are good now. Also, in the newer releases (DS, Steam, Mobile) a little bit of the text was changed, and in my opinion, it got better. Steam and Mobile versions are also cheaper than the other systems.
Lack of orchestras back at the time really pushed the limits and forced creators into being more adventurous with their music compared to their fellow movie composers. Love old school jrpgs music and sounds ❤
The part about lack of emotional responses kinda hurt, Corridors of Time wasn't that important to me before playing the game but after playing the game and hearing that track with the context it just hits in such a powerful way.
Always fun to see people listen to CT songs, thank you for this
I remember lining in a specific spot in Uraya for minutes only to experience watching cherry blossom trees with the sunset in the background. What a magical track.
Chrono Trigger really feels underrated nowadays, despite how great it once was
I think the only reason is that we simply don't have the perspective to appreciate it as much as people did back in the day, just like I'm trying to explain here!
I guess this will be the fate for Persona 5, Bloodborne and FF7 Remake in 2050, in case videogames and their soundtracks will have as much of a technological advancement as they've gotten since the '90s.
Those who witnessed them back in the day will still have that perspective to appreciate them relatively to the period the games came out, but newcomers probably won't appreciate them as much even if, at the time, they were absolutely incredible soundtracks.
I guess the only way to make people appreciate the depth of a very old piece of work is to remake it in modern terms, all while preserving the soul of the previous version. Not easy at all, but quite frankly, very necessary IMO!
@@AlexMoukalaMusic It's a good thing, then, that remakes have taken off in recent years. I'm sure we'll see a Chrono Trigger remake in the not-too-distant future, then more people can appreciate one of the most beautiful adventures ever crafted.
@@AlexMoukalaMusic Can't wait for FF7 Remake Remake then!
It's an interesting experience - I played Chrono Trigger back in 2013 after being constantly told it was the best JRPG of all time. And while it certainly was a good game and I appreciate it more over time, but it was hard for me to put it up on the same pedestal because how can ANY game live up to the hype of being the best of its genre after over 20 years? I also didn't play it the same way other people of the time would have played it - I didn't go back and explore all the ng+ routes, and I ruined part of it for myself by finding out I missed out on the best weapons by opening certain chests early. Looking back it definitely is incredible for its time, and it still holds up today, but it's never going to be that "best game ever" for me like it might have been had I played it when it came out.
Granted I had the same experience with FF6, FF7, Ocarina of Time, Link to the Past, Super Metroid, really any game of the snes/n64/ps1 era.
@@AlexMoukalaMusic I'm a (relatively) younger gamer who was raised on the Gamecube instead of the SNES, so when I randomly came across Chrono Trigger's OST, it was good but nothing special to me. It was after listening to modern interpretations, specifically the Chrono Trigger and Cross medley done by Video Games Live, that made me realize how brilliant this music is. Now even this original version sounds fantastic now because I can better hear and feel the melody and the emotion behind it. So yes, very necessary!
Xenoblade chronicle 2 Tantal ost next please! Daytime version blew me with all the instruments coming together to make something powerful while the night time version gives you something more pleasant and peaceful.
Yes! Tantal please! I'm so happy someone else adores the music as much as me btw lmaooo
im laughing because I absolutely despise snowy areas in xenoblade (and video games in general) but they always have BANGER soundtrack that makes me want to stay.. Valak mountain, Sylvalum at night (not snowy but same vibe) and Tantal... Such incredible songs !!
Whenever you get to Xenogears, I'M THERE!
Honestly, I personally love Mitsuda's music so much. Chrono's music has a bigger place in my heart than any Uematsu for example, despite me absolutely adoring Uematsu's music. Schala's theme, and Corridors of Time, especially when you know the story, are tragic, bittersweet, soul wrenching. It takes you on this emotional rollercoaster when you walk through that part of the game.
Uematsu composed a part of Chrono Trigger's ost XD for example Ocean Palace.
Yeah, I legit cried listening to him play those and was like 'how dare you not immediately fall in love.' I think he'd probably dig *all* of the character themes, though. The music is just so much better when you get to the point it shows up and have that build up... like Magus's Theme is a bop, but in context, it's the *end of Act 1*. And you feel that, you feel like you earned it.
I had no idea he composed the music for Legend of Legaia 2. One of my favorite rpgs of all time.
But I feel the same as you, I like his work more than Uematsu's, but adore both.
@@Kyoshiro973 I'm aware, and i love Uematsu. But the Mitsuda credited stuff is right up here for me.
I love how before the OST it was just all ambient noises, a quiet, then suddenly through the warp we came to this world we've never seen before.
Alex, my hat goes off to you... Reacting to music is one thing, but you are capable of conveying the emotion with just the right amount of analysis and insight while retaining that magic atmosphere and awe soundtracks can provide... And that good sir is seriously awesome to witness. This is why you should stick around here people!
Chrono Trigger, still TO THIS DAY, has one of the greatest video game OSTs of all time. It is a classic that even restricted by the technology of the time, absolutely holds up today.
*funky headbanging ensues*
I'm surprised no one mentioned chrono cross to him. That game probably has the most timeless music. From opening theme, main menu theme, Arnie village theme, world map them.etc pretty much the whole soundtrack.
i've been beggin for a reaction to Chrono Cross music from him for a long time xD, hope he gives it a chance
Despite you being wrong about the Uraya theme's composer, you are kinda almost right because the goal of the composers of the Xenoblade composers is, in part, to emulate and evolve on Mitsuda's style, because he composed for the first Xeno game, Xenogears
Good point!
I haven't played Xenoblade 2 but that music had me starting to get emotional. Incredible!
Xenoblade chronicles 2 is my favorite game of all time. The soundtrack is heavenly good.
I'd love to see you react to Golden Sun, it was composed by Motoi Sakuraba (Tales Series, Star Ocean, Dark Souls) and it's one of the bassiest soundracks I've listened to in JRPGs; The tracks for Mars lighthouse, Gaia Rock, Tundaria tower, "Inside the Great Gabomba", Magma Rock, "There goes Briggs" and pretty much every battle theme in the game are extremely fun to listen.
Imagine getting your first gig composting for a video game and you come up with the Chrono Trigger soundtrack. Mitsuda is a legend.
I like how he still brings it back to Xenoblade haha
Watching you break down these tracks without having played the game is like observing a Blind scientific trial, and you totally nail the feeling behind Corridors of Time and show us all how it contributes to the experience you're presented with the first (and second) times you hear the track, this otherworldly sound. Narratively, graphically, and sonically, you're hit all at once with something that is in huge contrast with the rest of the game. This is one reason why, I think, we have such an emotional resonance with the track, and Corridors of Time is a pretty one of a kind piece for that reason.
...one of a kind except for Schala's Theme of course, which you also nail the similarities between and the emotion of - without spoiling anything, these two tracks come from the same area of the game, and both stand out to emphasize how important the events surrounding them are to the story as a whole.
Ya know, Chrono Trigger is pretty short and extremely well paced, it'd be interesting to hear your thoughts on these two tracks in particular *after* experiencing them in context as well!
They asked you to listen to Chrono Trigger, but didn't put Magus's theme at the top of their requested listen list? Or Ocean Palace? Or the Black Omen?
Some of the best damn tracks in the game too.
There's a dozen or more amazing songs in Chrono Trigger! We just have to get all of them on here.
There’s just too many amazing tracks for him to cover in one video lol
@@dadbodgamesquad To be fair though... I think Alex really needs to PLAY it first so he can have the emotional connection. The music in Zeal hits so much harder when you know the events that happen around it.
Magus' Theme 👺
Your comment about how replaying the same melody with different instruments reinforced the melody for listeners really holds true. I heard Maurice Ravel's Bolero one time in music class and I have never forgotten its melody to this day.
I can't believe you never played/listened to Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross! That's really cool actually I'm glad you gave it a try. My favorite songs from Chrono Trigger was "Robo's theme", "Battle theme", "At the end of time" and "Wind Scene". Thing about Chrono Trigger that I like is that the music is so serene and catchy but there is this always this ominous sad part of it like there is a sad secret. I highly rec you give chrono trigger a try it's a super fast pace game.
Try listening to the soundtrack of the JRPG "Golden Sun", it's very underrated, it has lots of genius tracks.
my man... Golden Sun has one of my favorite soundtracks ever.
I used to idle in Venus lighthouse just to listen to the track haha
@@Saber9933 Idling at the Venus and Mars lighthouse, or putting Jenna as the party lead to listen to her battle theme.
Yeees. One of Motoi Sakuraba's best works without a doubt. Both of the final boss theme are a wild ride, totally recommended!
Aqua Rock 😍😍😍
I cannot believe Alex hasn't played Chrono Trigger smh
CT wasn't released in europe until about 6 million years after the original release.
@@Offbeaten same with every other RPG that wasn’t called Final Fantasy, but at least CT made it. We still don’t have Xenogears or Chrono Cross
I haven't played plenty of games that are considered fundamental by gamers at large!
I figure I'd need at least three years devoid of any commitment, responsibilities and social life to catch up with everything I missed, or probably more than that, but I don't think that's possible 😢
@@AlexMoukalaMusic Sounds like you won't be playing it until at least retirement age, lol.
@@AlexMoukalaMusic Chrono Trigger is on TOP 3 of most of old gamer heart. You have to play this master piece.
Oh man, this is so great! I'm glad you got to enjoy it and your attempts to tap into and explain why CT evokes such powerful nostalgia were so great. I love that. Thanks Alex!!
It's amazing to me how you picked up on the pendulum sound of the music without having played the game. The title screen is a pendulum and it's one of the important symbols throughout. You should absolutely play the game because then you would also be able to pick up on the amazing leitmotifs used throughout the soundtrack!
I have listened to the Kingdom of Uraya song many times, but the way you explained it made me feel way more emotional than I ever have. Borderline tears! Excellent job as always. Love the content you put out.
Alex, please, I am begging you. For both our sakes, take a listen to the Xenogears soundtrack.
It's transcendental. Contemporary with FFVII, but composed in Mitsuda's Celtic and middle eastern-inspired style. It actually includes hymnal vocals in a couple places, just like FFVII did, but it also includes more of that "quirky sound" you described that is so keenly "video games" in nature.
Even in its rather limited state (very few actual tracks compared to FFVII) it is amazing and mind-boggling. Each track has its own voice, but there enough chord similarities across the various instruments used to make the whole thing feel like a cohesive whole.
I can barely scratch the surface of what makes the music great (hobbyist music student) and it would be amazing to see what you notice that I didn't.
Oh! ALSO! Xenogears continues the tradition of heavy use of leitmotif that you noticed between "Corridors of Time" and "Schala's Theme". There's a reason that those two songs are so similar in their "pendular" construction, and it relates to the themes of both the game and that character in-particular. I know that leitmotif is less impressive to someone who doesn't have any context for the attached narrative, but it's still damn impressive to see how those themes are woven together in certain tracks.
Okay, no, but seriously. It even does the stuff that you love with the bassline in a few tracks.
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definitely gotta second this. xenogears has remained my #1 for over 20 years (outer wilds may have replaced it but haven't decided yet--also great music but that's more emotional attachment probably) and that's in no small part due to the music.
in addition to the game soundtrack itself i'd also really recommend the cried and myth arrangements.
ultimately i think he should PLAY the big games mitsuda did the music for (at least xenogears, trigger, cross) but would love to see him at least listen. i've played games specifically because mitsuda was the composer. tsugunai and soma bringer come to mind as a couple i wouldn't have played without knowing mitsuda worked on them.
So interesting to see a guy who's channel is so heavy into video game music just now discovering Chrono Trigger.
Never thought I'd see two of my favorite tracks together, what a lovely video. Thank you so much for this.
Context is everything with Chrono Trigger's soundtrack. You really need to play it to understand the significance of the music, and being a masterpiece of a game that's only about 25-30 hours long (on a BLIND playthrough at that) and can be bought for only $15 on Steam, there's really no reason not to.
It seemed so much longer in my childhood 😅
This I believe is the strength and masterpiece of chrono trigger. Compared to other "best OSTs" that have come out since then, there may be some where people like to listen to them as music standalone. But chrono trigger's tracks are so evocative of where you are in the game.
All these years later, CT music still gives me goosebumps.
Thx bro amazing as always
One of the best UA-cam channels ever ! I could listen Alex speaking about video games and músic for hours ! Amazing explenations and music conection !
A bunch of my favorite songs from my two favorite OSTs? Yes PLEASE. I could listen to Xenoblade series music analyses forever
dude this is a super video, i love it man
Golden Sun... both the first book and Lost age... It's an explosion of Bass and wind instruments. Jenna's battle theme is fire. Venus and Mars lighthouse are killer tracks too.
We need a remake of these games just so we can have these tracks remastered and off the limitations of the GBA soundchip. OCRemix is a godsend in lieu.
Great video and congratulations on your article.
Dem, I missed this analysis so much even though it has been that much time between this one and the previous one!
Amazing work as always, oh Warrior of Funk jojojo
Hi Alex! I LOVE your passion for orchestral music! I used to write for orchestra in university but I haven't been able to write anything since I graduated (since 2012). Watching your videos makes me want to get back into music! I miss it so much!
Your passion for video game music just makes me so happy ❤️
Thanks. I haven't played CT in years but listening the first seconds of "Corridors of Time" gave me goosebumps. Again.
What an incredible analysis! This mightve made me love the songs MORE! Please do more xenoblade 2 music! WOW!~
Another great video! Chrono Trigger is my favorite OST of all time, alongside Chrono Cross. Thanks for evaluating this!
One thing that's utterly incredible is that Chrono Trigger was Mitsuda's first major OST.
And like, way to hit it out of the park on the first try. It's a hugely iconic track list.
Was so happy to see this video! Chrono trigger is incredible. I have some very intense nostalgia with the OST haha.
Hey Alex, just wanted to say I love your content. You made me really want to learn bass guitar and through some lucky circumstances I managed to get a 5 string! Thanks for the great content
incredible breakdown of the music for these two awesome games. I never played Xenoblade but Chrono Trigger is one of my favorite OSTs of all time so its great to hear your perspective on it :-)
I am so, so, SO glad you're covering the music for Chrono Trigger. I've played this game for the first time last year and had a second playthrough near the end of 2020 and I love it so damn much. Corridors of Time is an eternal masterpiece
Smiled so much when you started the battle theme for ffX. And I was totally vining already. Would love to hear more Chrono thoughts from you.
Touching on all of my most memorable music moments of my gaming life. Alex, thank you!
I am reminded of a few more songs that I hold dear.
One day I hope to hear a review on Deceitful Wings from Atelier Iris, Blue Collision from Sen No Kiseki II, and Awakening also from Sen No Kiseki II.
I love watching you jam out to the CT Battle theme. I was 100% jamming to it to when I was younger.
Highly recommended playing CT. Fantastic game and it aged very well.
And now I'm vibing for the rest of the day. Thank you.
Chrono Trigger is my favorite game and has one of my favorite soundtracks, so hearing your thoughts on it was great!! Amazing video as always!
Such a good video!
how's there no one request Chrono Cross OP along with this!? In my childhoods, That music and Eyes on Me are the best among all of the music I ever heard. Even now both music hold a special pace in my mind. Goosebump material all the time.
Excellent video!
Chrono Trigger ost (specifically Secret of The Forest) was one of the reasons I became a bass player
5:10 Damn, I love how you caught it instantly, you love to see it.
First time in your life?! Oh my God, you are in for a treat.
The opening theme to Chrono Trigger is permanently engrained in me.
People trying to get Alex to listen, react to, and play Chrono Trigger is maybe the the sneakiest attempt to Rick Roll someone I have ever seen ;)
I just love how happy he is when he's talking about music in general. It's so warming to see!
So glad that you reviewed Xenoblade 2
Woah. I can't believe you have never played Chrono Trigger before!!! It's SO AWESOME you HAVE to play it!
I wish you can react more to other Chrono Trigger music. I especially love the Main Theme, Frog's Theme, and Magus' Theme.
Hey Alex I just admire your capacity to stay focus on your explanations and details. I am the opposite at you, When I hear Schala's theme I started to cry. Yeah Im a little bit emotional but thats what OST makes me feel. Some pieces are so beautiful that I just cry and enjoy at the same time.
THIS IS THE ONE I WAS WAITING FOR ALEX!
THANK YOU VERY MUCH! 😭👊🏼
Love to see it
Oh man, I love Chrono Trigger! I got goosebumps when the first song played, brought me back to my childhood. 🥰 I actually didn’t realized that some of the same people worked on XC2, which has one of my fav soundtracks! (Even if he didn’t work on Kingdom of Uraya haha.) Great vid Alex!
I am so happy you did chrono trigger. One of the first jrpg games I ever played and one of the reasons I love them so much today. Thanks for the great analysis.
Totally wish you reacted to frogs theme though. Will always have a special place in my heart for the track
Although I love hearing you break down the songs on a technical level, my favorite part of your videos are the amazing funk and bass versions of the songs that you perform! XD
I'm so happy to see someone enjoy Xenoblade Chronicles 2 for what it is. Kingdom of Uraya is just insane, the soundtrack itself on top of the ridiculous world and views really brings it all home.
Really wish I had discovered this video sooner. Chrono Trigger is one of my favorite childhood games and the music was something that stuck with me even when I had forgotten the game's name between its SNES days and its PS1 port. I was like 6 when the SNES version came out by the PS1 release (in NA) all I remembered was 600AD theme, Schala's theme, and Frog(Glenn) and his theme.
Well one more reason for me to eventually get both Xenoblade Chronicles 1&2. Thanks for the masterful dissection of why we're all so drawn to these series often. Also, check out the rest of each series (Xeno and Chrono), definitely worth your listen.
Schala's Theme is one of my all-time favorite tracks in video games. Can listen to that over and over.
heck yeah I groove to FFX battle theme all the time. Your base version just made it all that more epic.
Amazing as always ♡
I'll join the other comments and say try Golden Sun ost, both the first one and The Lost Age.
Battle themes are amazing, boss battles (specially final bosses) are intense, and maybe a calmer melody like the ones from Vale or Garoh that make some contrast with the energy of battle music
This man has more funk in his little finger than has been produced in my entire family line
Woo, Alex Moukala videos. Always brings a smile to my amateur musician face!
Great video Alex! Xenoblade chronicles 2 is one of my favorite games , and also one of my favorite soundtrack of all time!!
If I have one small critic to make, it's that I find that sometime the music samples that you play and analyse are too short. 4-5 seconds of music at a time kinda bothers me when I listen to your videos lol. But keep up the good work I absolutely love your channel!😁❤
This is one of those songs I can hear on repeat without getting tired of it.
Your funky mixes kill me every time. :)
Sampling is so fun! It's fun to listen to and have unexpected sounds come from "nowhere" so often. It's also fun to do in a DAW
You picked two of my personal favorite soundtracks of all time. Hope you get to check them out in their entirity eventually :)
waw. OST still gives me the chill. I really love it.
What a treat to hear this for the 1st time.
As you were talking about the Chrono Trigger battle theme, I immediately thought of FFX battle theme as that song from _my_ childhood that would hype me up for the battle, and then you mentioned it! So hey, you're cool ;)
I only played Chrono Trigger for the first time last year but every track is so iconic I feel like I've known this OST all my life. SO good 🙌
"Kind of like a pendulum that swings" re: arpeggios - Check out Chrono Trigger's title screen my dude. :)