Chrono Trigger: Chrono Symphonic - History

[sephfire]

....
kinda dead in here ....

c'mon guys, I wanna hear more! pleeeeeeeeeeeeeease :(

[Zeality]

Well, I've got an idea for a companion guide for the project, in which each participating remixer is interviewed or something.

[Hyper Inferno]

I really wish I could help somehow. But anyway, keep going guys! This is all sounding great!

[Zeality]

http://www.chronocompendium.com/images/wiki/a/ad/Cyrus.jpg

/Random post

[PLBenjaminZ]

yeah, that really was random... :o

[ellywu2]

Well, i've scrapped Frog's intervention, and started over again. I hope you enjoy this different take, the piano part is the same as before, but everything else has changed. I tried to give it a more sinister/battle feel. It'll get more heroic later on :) I'm going to try and use a bit of leitmotif kind of like in my schala piece, making use of different themes etc.
Enjoy! oh yeah,and the 1 minute of silence at the beginning :(


http://www.soundclick.com/bands/2/carpetmonstermusic.htm

Its called 'Frogs Theme -Chrono Trigger OST' halfway down the page.

[Hyper Inferno]

Man, both of your Frog songs are great. Do you still have anything left of the previous one? Would you consider releasing both tracks and having one as a bonus alternate track?

[PLBenjaminZ]

oo i like the new one :D good job so far! i think it'll sound great when it's finished!

[Sinewav]

Hey. I posted this in the ArtRage (http://www.ocremix.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=57718&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0) thread, but I thought you might be interested just to see this too. I was messing around with your cover art and this is what I finally got. Enjoy.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v16/Trogdor/Pics%20I%20made/chronosymphonic.png

[Hyper Inferno]

Looks like something from Kirby 3.

[Sinewav]

rofl

[sephfire]

sooooo, uh .... hi.

Mastering on Morning Sunlight is getting finished, then it's just "Crisis Revealed" with ellywu2 for me. Anyone else doing anything? Someone?

[ellywu2]

http://www.vgmix.com/song_view.php?song_id=4085

Frogs Intervention - Finished.
Obviously, i'll take into account the feedback i get from VGmix, and improve the track if it needs improving.
I hope you guys dont mind me putting it up over at VGmix, i feel that with the feedback i'll get, the album version will be significantly better/different.

[Hyper Inferno]

The trumpet triplets from around 3:00 to the end are too soft. I really wish I could hear more of the trumpets getting the main tune around 3:20. I don't like the switch to different instruments at 3:31, it should stay strong with the trumpets in my opinion. But its still a really good song.

[Nekofrog]

At this point, this thread should be moved to a WIP forum or something.

[sephfire]

... or site projects.

Is everyone still involved in this? It's getting way too quiet in here...

[Zeality]

Yeah, I'm getting concerned. I haven't seen Claado on AIM lately. As an absolute last resort, I can commandeer the project, but I'm still unsure of my ability to solicit remixers.

Funny that I've known Eon_Blue on the net since 1998, though we didn't know it from 1999 to 2005. Ah, back on those ITW boards...

[Zeality]

In amazing coincidence, Claado just contacted me on AIM. A lot of crap has been going on, but he's going to try and make an effort to be present tomorrow and throughout next week. I'm still offering my services if further leave is required.

[sephfire]

Oh good, I was starting to worry about him.

[DarkeSword]

OMG BUMP FROM BEYOND!!

Yes I'm still a part of this project. May move to SP soon. Gimme a few days.

Anyway, in the meantime, enjoy a wip.

http://shariqansari.com/oceanpalace.mp3

Track 19.

[sephfire]

OMG BUMP FROM BEYOND!!

Yes I'm still a part of this project. May move to SP soon. Gimme a few days.

Anyway, in the meantime, enjoy a wip.

Lovely so far. :D

[DarkeSword]

I believe this project has made and is continuing to make significant progress, so at the request of the project manager, Claado Shou, I've moved this into Site Projects.

[Claado Shou]

This is it, people...despite some personal issues and some late nights thinking, not working towards the ultimate goal, the project has bounced back. We're on our feet again, chugging onward. Music is coming our way in so many fashions I can't even begin to describe my excitement.

Let me just say this: WE'RE A SITE PROJECT!!!!!

But don't go getting all misbehaved on me...we're still looking at our larger picture here, which is completion of the project. And with this new boost of energy, let's try and make it last as long as possible. Some things to expect in the next few days:

1) custom lyrics written by me, translated to Japanese by Evilhead, and sung by pixietricks in two songs on the ST

2) new music by ellywu2, Russell Cox, and DarkeSword (at the least)

3) updates to the site and thread in general

4) a revamping (albeit slight) of our roster, and messages to all of our mixers

This is just a taste, people. It's all coming together, and once Chrono Symphonic is finished...there's no telling what we'll have really accomplished. Let's just enjoy the ride.

~.C.S.~

[Zeality]

http://cc.herograw.com/Zeality/Lee_power_edited.gif

[Linearity]

Man, I was excited before this. You're telling me that it's on even harder now? Shit. I'm a fan. :)

[Claado Shou]

Man, I was excited before this. You're telling me that it's on even harder now?

I believe that doesn't quite express the strength with which this project is about to be pushed forward. It will be GLORIOUS.

Just you wait, my friend...just you wait and see.

Oh, and the call is still going out for any sort of CD/sig/banner art that is Chrono Symphonic related. We're needing it now more than ever, especially website offerings. Any takers...er, givers?

~.C.S.~

[StarZander]

Oh, and the call is still going out for any sort of CD/sig/banner art that is Chrono Symphonic related. We're needing it now more than ever, especially website offerings. Any takers...er, givers?

I might take a shot at the website, if that's alright. Anything special in mind? Also, what sections should there be on the site? Could be useful to know, for making the menu.

[Claado Shou]

Well, I plan on the sidebar linking to the following sections:

-Main Page
-Remixes
-Remixers
-Project History
-Project Files
-Project Art
-Affiliates

Also, I want the design to be a mixture of real life and Chrono Trigger (no sprites or anything like that, something more realistic). The banner on the site now is a good example of this, if you can see what I mean by that.

Thanks for the offer. Just post whatever whenever.

~.C.S.~

[Linearity]

Somebody did a pretty sick cover for this a while back. Was it you, SZ? It had part of the Earth in the corner, and a nice cosmos backdrop, and then this flaming comet thing (Lavos) flying toward the Earth. I liked it.

[StarZander]

Somebody did a pretty sick cover for this a while back. Was it you, SZ? It had part of the Earth in the corner, and a nice cosmos backdrop, and then this flaming comet thing (Lavos) flying toward the Earth. I liked it.

Nope, wasn't me. I remember that one though. I liked it too. But I'm too lazy to browse through the thread.

[Sir_NutS]

Amazing, I saw this topic up at the general discussion thread, but it never crossed my mind that it was a chrono arrangement project.

Yes I'm dumb. Muy, muy tonto.

anyways, all my favorite tracks are already remixed or have mixers on them so its a bit late for me. Anyways, good luck.

[Claado Shou]

You mean this one?

http://www.therighteous.net/eon/cs.jpg

Yes, indeed, it is awesome. But we need MORE.

[Dahlia]

I may be able to handle the Epoch theme, so if someone could point me in the direction of the project's rules/guidelines, (which I don't think are in this thread anymore) I'll see what I can do.

[Claado Shou]

I may be able to handle the Epoch theme, so if someone could point me in the direction of the project's rules/guidelines, (which I don't think are in this thread anymore) I'll see what I can do.

Well, that's cool and all, but do you have any work that I can see, to determine what your music is like? I'll give you the song if I'm convinced you can make it sound good, so send something my way.

Otherwise, we got some good stuff going on right now. The next few days/week will be magnificent, to say the very least.

~.C.S.~

[Linearity]

Well, glad you didn't forget that beautiful thing.

Ach, I would offer to help with this, but my musical skill is not yet worthy, and I'm busy with the Rise of the Star art. As I said, I'll remain a fan. :)

[Eon_Blue]

http://www.therighteous.net/eon/csnew.jpg

I think we established that this one was a little better. I prefer the text in the middle - I just need to clean up the stars in the background (so hemo doesn't have a fucking aneurysm), and maybe fix up the comet a little bit. I've still got the source files, so editing isn't a problem.

Haven't looked at this thread in a while actually, hope it starts building steam again - some (most) of the wips are GREAT.

[Claado Shou]

I think we established that this one was a little better. I prefer the text in the middle - I just need to clean up the stars in the background (so hemo doesn't have a fucking aneurysm), and maybe fix up the comet a little bit. I've still got the source files, so editing isn't a problem.

Yeah, I forgot about everything in that paragraph. Sorry. BUT!...I can make up for it with some good news.

We're welcoming two new mixers to the project, both of them very well known - Daniel Baranowsky and GrayLightning. It's really cool, I know.

Also, several new songs are already ready for revealing, but we're waiting for some other things to fall into place really quickly before the big reveal sometime this next week, so just you wait.

~.C.S.~

[SirRus]

Man this is going to be so awesome. Congrats on all the recent successes (did I use enough "s"'s there?) Claado.

[Claado Shou]

Man this is going to be so awesome. Congrats on all the recent successes (did I use enough "s"'s there?) Claado.

Thanks, man. It's all of my dreams come true, and you had BETTER stay tuned!

~.C.S.~

[KyleJCrb]

To be honest, I haven't really been paying as much attention to this project as I should be, but it looks like it's starting to come along together well, and after hearing a few tracks, it looks like you're paying a very excellent tribute to Chrono Trigger. I'm looking forward to this project (Dang, so many good, promising project lately...), and seeing it all come together in the end. Good luck, Claado, and everyone else involved. :)

[Claado Shou]

To be honest, I haven't really been paying as much attention to this project as I should be, but it looks like it's starting to come along together well, and after hearing a few tracks, it looks like you're paying a very excellent tribute to Chrono Trigger. I'm looking forward to this project (Dang, so many good, promising project lately...), and seeing it all come together in the end. Good luck, Claado, and everyone else involved. :)

Same to you with Tales of Phantasia and Tales of Symphonia. Make it happen, dude.

~.C.S.~

[FM]

Hey, sorry about my long absence, just been busy. I'll have some more free time, and now that this is a site project, I'll do my best to get everything done well and quickly.

[Kanjika]

Al

Just letting you guys know that im still here. :) Ive been busy with alot of stuff and other projects so i havent really stopped by. I thought this project was dead! :o Also (i know i shouldnt because ill have too much to do :D ) id like to take "The Epoch since no one is currently on it.

[Claado Shou]

Also (i know i shouldnt because ill have too much to do :D ) id like to take "The Epoch since no one is currently on it.

We actually had someone named Soraya come by and ask for the song, but since I don't have any indication of what Soraya's music is like, and I remember vividly being stunned by yours, I think I can make you the mixer on that particular song.

So, lemme send you some stuff and have at it.

AAAAAALLLLLLLSSSSSSSOOOOOOOO...I'm thinking it would be best to only have one set of pictures for the CD art and CDs themselves, so I've put together what seems like a good setup.

CD Cover: Eon_Blue's Lavos picture with the logo in the center
CD Back: Kanjika's picture with the stopwatch on the table
CD Insert: Kanjika's picture with Frog and Crono in the rain

Now I just need some art for the first and second CDs, preferably something simple that just identifies the CDs as being Chrono Symphonic. Anything cool and aesthetically pleasing. Just post your stuff here, if you have any.

~.C.S.~

~.C.S.~

[Sleepy Emp]

I'm still with you. Been distracted with other projects, but I'm still interested in Chrono Symphonic. Update coming soon.

[sephfire]

I'm still here.

[Claado Shou]

Kewl.

Well, I think I can safely say that the new songs and other items will be introduced in the next day or two. The majority of the updates are ready now, but we're just waiting for a few other things to trickle in. Don't worry, everything is under control.

In the meantime, KEEP MIXING! We're almost done!

~.C.S.~

[Reu]

I just want to say...

Claado did an awesome job with the lyrics for "to far away times", and Jillian... is awesome.

She caught the emotion which I was trying to express in the piano perfectly and made it into something beautiful.

Good job guys.

[Claado Shou]

Just so everyone knows, the announcement and all will be made tonight at 10:00 P.M. ET (2200, since I'm in the Navy) and it will include, but not be limited to:

1) a brand new website designed and built by our beloved StarZander
2) the inclusion of pixietricks' vocals into two songs, ellywu2's "Schala and the Queen" and Reuben Kee's "To Far Away Times"
3) some new music from some old artists for your listening enjoyment

Just a little longer, people...just a little longer...

~.C.S.~

[Kanjika]

Just so everyone knows, the announcement and all will be made tonight at 10:00 P.M. ET (2200, since I'm in the Navy) and it will include, but not be limited to:

1) a brand new website designed and built by our beloved StarZander
2) the inclusion of pixietricks' vocals into two songs, ellywu2's "Schala and the Queen" and Reuben Kee's "To Far Away Times"
3) some new music from some old artists for your listening enjoyment

Just a little longer, people...just a little longer...

~.C.S.~

Sounds good :)

Im so temped to take Guardia Castle since no ones on that one....but no way....hahah. Id have 6 project songs to work on total 8O .

[Eon_Blue]

I was a few steps into making the site - I lost focus for a while there (on a lot of things, actually), and if StarZander's up to it, I don't mind handing things off to him. If things don't work out, I could probably pick up where I left off.

I'll be the backup website guy.

For now, I can stick to the front cover...

Any word on image size/dpi? I understand we want this sucker to look as good as possible, but is 300 dpi entirely necessary? Right now I think I've got it at 700 x 700 - a little small. I've started doing covers at 1000 x 1000 with 72 dpi for wips. I don't have a functioning printer at the moment - can anyone give feedback on how the cover looks printed out?

[sephfire]

~.....anticipation.....~

BTW, I'm going to rework Inciting Incident just a TAD more. The more I listen to it, the less happy I am with the mastering (go figure).

SirRus is mastering Morning Sunlight (I think).

I'm not touching Confronting the Mystic anymore. It's done.

And I'll get started with Crisis Revealed whenever ellywu2 is ready.

Can't wait for the updates. Good to have you back Claado. :D

[StarZander]

I was a few steps into making the site - I lost focus for a while there (on a lot of things, actually), and if StarZander's up to it, I don't mind handing things off to him. If things don't work out, I could probably pick up where I left off.

Actually, the site has been finished for some time now ;) Just a few updates afterwards, now and then, that was needed before official release.

[Claado Shou]

I'm a couple of minutes early, but CHECK THE FRONT PAGE!!! You CAN'T MISS IT!!!

Be sure to ENJOY THE MUSIC!!!

~.C.S.~

[DarkeSword]

Link to the site still doesn't work for me.

[Claado Shou]

Link to the site still doesn't work for me.

Hmm...everyone else has it working fine. I don't know...

What browser do you use? Firefox or IE?

[Russell Cox]

Nice, I like this new design more.

[Blake]

The site design is amazingly good and professional looking imo. good stuff.

[Sinewav]

Oh man... haven't looked at this project since it was in gendisc, but all i gotta say is wow. I made a CD of all the stuff avaiable here a while back and it seriously made my jaw drop. Honestly, I didn't think it could get any better.

Then just a few minutes ago I saw pixietricks' name right next to rueben kee's and I knew I was wrong. Seriously guys, to say this project is amazing would be a vast understatement. Dont quit or I'll cry.

[k u n g f u c h i c k e n]

Love the new site design bro, but that watch is kinda lame lol. Get a pic of a time peice instead :lol:

[extrakun]

I am awe, stunned, impressed, overwhelmed, and...and...words, I need more words! Someone pass me a thesaurus!

BYW, I am suggesting - is it possible to provide a purely instrucmental verison of "To Far Away Times"?

And...lyrcis...the translations...where are they? They are not on the site!

[StarZander]

I'm glad that people seem to be liking my site design. ;)

[Claado Shou]

Thanks for all the compliments, everyone. Here are the links to the new/updated songs if you want just those:
-Track 11: http://symphonic.herograw.com/11%20-%20The%20Masamune%20(ellywu2).mp3
-Track 16 (w/lyrics): http://symphonic.herograw.com/16%20-%20Schala%20and%20the%20Queen%20(ellywu2-pixietricks).mp3
-Track 19: http://symphonic.herograw.com/19%20-%20The%20Rising%20(DarkeSword).mp3
-Track 21: http://symphonic.herograw.com/21%20-%20The%20Chrono%20Trigger%20(Russell%20Cox).mp3
-Track 25 (w/lyrics): http://symphonic.herograw.com/25%20-%20To%20Far%20Away%20Times%20(Reu-pixietricks).mp3

And...lyrics...the translations...where are they? They are not on the site!

Indeed, they are not. But they are here (the Japanese is translated in parentheses).

TO FAR AWAY TIMES

Somewhere/
Beyond the rain and autumn plains, the snow/
That litters the countryside/
I find a piece of you

And somewhere/
Beyond the frozen fields, I clearly see/
The end of our misery/
A part of the place we knew

And slowly down through the fire, burning/
Into this darkness I fall/
Your presence right here beside me, yearning/
Through it all

dokoka
ame to aki matsu no mukou
inaka no yuki ni
anata mitsukeru
(Somewhere/
Beyond the rain and autumn plains, the snow/
That litters the countryside/
I find a piece of you)

dokoka
kotta hara no mukou, atashi
mijimesa musabi
shiteta dokoro ni
(And somewhere/
Beyond the frozen fields, I clearly see/
The end of our misery/
A part of the place we knew)

And as the shadow dawns upon us/
All I seem to think about is/
Where our hope has faded away/
Into

kage wo miedashitara
kangaeru dake wa
shioreta nozomi
doko ni...
(And as the shadow dawns upon us/
All I seem to think about is/
Where our hope has faded away/
Into)

And somewhere/
Beyond the hills below the horizon sun/
A life that has just begun/
A life we’re meant to know

dokoka
ame to aki matsu no mukou
inaka no yuki ni
anata mitsukeru
(Somewhere/
Beyond the rain and autumn plains, the snow/
That litters the countryside/
I find a piece of you)


SCHALA AND THE QUEEN

un no kage
chiheisen ni (wa)
mukashi no hi ni miru
(Shadows of fate/
On the horizon/
Looking into a past of flame)

un no kage
chiheisen ni (wa)
namae nashi mono miru
(Shadows of fate/
On the horizon/
Looking to something that has no name)

mou ikkai ikezu no doutei
kongo towa houyou
(Never again shall we take this journey/
Hold me forevermore)

mou ikkai, kishi miru
dokodemo kurai
(Once again, we see the shore/
Darkness everywhere)

mou ikkai, matsu
yume sagasu
(Once again, we pause/
And relive the dream)

mou ikkai, matsu
(Once again, we pause)

hinode minagara
arashi ura
(As the sun begins to rise/
Backs against the storm)

mou ikkai, matsu
yume sagasu
(Once again, we pause/
And relive the dream)

yurushite kudasai...
(I’m sorry for everything...)

[Blake]

Holy crap guys, I've been listening to some of these new songs, and they're INCREDIBLE. Pixie you're awesome, and Ellywu and Reuben Kee have provided perfect backings for your voice IMO. Really good job guys, I'm really proud to be part of such a collection of talented people.

[Jillian Aversa]

BYW, I am suggesting - is it possible to provide a purely instrucmental verison of "To Far Away Times"?

Ouch! Hehehe, no, I understand. :D
(And aren't we just the king of typos?)

I loooove the site. I do agree that the watch pic is a little lame compared to the clocks and sundials. But yes, very simple and clean design. Guess that's how he got the name? ^_^

EDIT:

P.S. Claado? You might wanna note that I changed the lyrics in the last English verse from "mountains" to "hills" because it fit better.

[Blake]

I made an update. I'm almost finished with this song; took out the ghetto ending section and replacing it with better one. I also took out that horrible tuba in the beginning.
http://www.vgmix.com/song_view.php?song_id=3218

[Claado Shou]

Ah, yes, very true. Very true. I will change that.

As for an instrumental version of Reuben's song, the old version was instrumental, and I'm sure somebody saved it and could upload it, but I'd rather not place it on the project website/webspace, considering it isn't something we're using. I personally deleted it and replaced it with the vocal-laden, much better version including pixietricks, so...can't help you there at the moment. Sorry.

Also, aside from art for the project and all, i would like it very much if people that like this project...how should I say..."pimp" it out on other websites, to boost awareness and all. That would be very cool, unlike my hesitation with the word "pimp". :)

Continue to enjoy.

~.C.S.~

[Dahlia]

BYW, I am suggesting - is it possible to provide a purely instrucmental verison of "To Far Away Times"?

Ouch! Hehehe, no, I understand. :D
(And aren't we just the king of typos?)


I don't know if you're a professional vocalist or how long you've been singing, but I'll just throw out my impressions. Hope I don't offend anyone!

I found your performance in "Schala and the Queen" to be better than in "Far Away Times". Your accuracy is good, though you were a bit sharp on the high C a couple of times. Of course, that's above typical Soprano range so it's not uncommon for the pitch to waver around there. Your voice seems to be geared towards a high and clear tone, so make sure you sing strongly and from your stomach.

I also thought the vocal track could have been a bit louder so as not to be overshadowed by the piano, unless the artistic point of the track's volume was to signify the "far away" part. :wink:

Anyway, very nice work everyone is putting into this! It'll be a lovely finished product for sure.

[tgfoo]

I just listened to "To Far Away Times". I think that the vocals are fine, expect for the fact that I can't hear them very well above the piano most of the time. I personally think that the piano should be taken down a few notches. But all around, very nice to see that this project is nearing completion. I haven't checked up on it in a while and was quite pleased with what I found today.

[Jillian Aversa]

In my original version of "To Far Away Times," the vocals were actually too loud. I may have overcompensated in bringing them down. I could play around with the levels some more, since you guys said it sounded a little *too* far away. :wink:

And in response to your comments, Soraya, yes, I'm a vocalist. I study classical at Peabody Conservatory. http://www.fayhaven.com ^_^

You said I sounded sharp in a couple places- which song was that for, and where? I'm not doubting you, just not sure where to look. Maybe I can go back and fix those places.

I didn't sing anything close to a high C in either song, though, so I'm not sure what you're referring to... Both pieces were in mezzo range- too *low* for me! A high C is well within soprano range. :D Perhaps you meant the C above middle C? And the correct advice would be to sing from the "diaphragm," not the stomach.

In any case, what I think you were trying to get at there was breath support. It's actually much *harder* for me to sing in this sort of style as opposed to classical. I have to make my voice airy-er and sing on straight tone. Without the vibrato, I lose a lot of support. So that could explain why I may have been sharp. Or it might have just been the huge-ass headphones I was wearing- couldn't really hear myself. :lol:

Anywho, I'll do my best to mix this stuff right. I want to free the listeners of burden, and straining to hear the vocal line is definitely burdensome.

[StarZander]

I loooove the site. I do agree that the watch pic is a little lame compared to the clocks and sundials. But yes, very simple and clean design. Guess that's how he got the name? ^_^

Thank you. :D And yes, the watch was bothering even me :P So it's gone now. I wanted something to represent a more modern timepiece, but couldn't find anything good. And every time I saw that pic, I just hated it even more.
Yes, that is how I got my name. ;) It's what I try to do in all my websites. I don't like complicated stuff.


Also, I must agree with the others who pointed this out... Your singing in To Far Away Times is difficult to hear at times, so I'm hoping you will try to balance that a bit better. Don't want to miss out on your beautiful voice (I've been looping Schala And The Queen all day).


Great job so far, everyone!

[someone1977]

Hi,
I was trying to download songs from the website but it asks me for a login/password.

Thanks!

[Claado Shou]

Hi,
I was trying to download songs from the website but it asks me for a login/password.

Thanks!

Hmm...that's strange...

I don't know what the problem is, but until I do, just hold on.

~.C.S.~

[herograw]

thxthxthx

[Claado Shou]

Yeah, I guess I totally deserved that...that was freaking rude of me to forget your generosity. StarZander is fixing the coding right now, so...again, very sorry, herograw. Never again shall I forget to give credit where credit is due.

BTW, when is your site going to be fully operational? And what all will it be? It looks pretty cool, what with the floating icons and all. :)

~.C.S.~

[herograw]

BTW, when is your site going to be fully operational? And what all will it be? It looks pretty cool, what with the floating icons and all. :)

~.C.S.~

stuck on dialup right now, unfortunately. it's very detrimental to my efficiency in most internet-related matters. things will pick up when I move closer to a major city.

[Dahlia]

In any case, what I think you were trying to get at there was breath support. It's actually much *harder* for me to sing in this sort of style as opposed to classical. I have to make my voice airy-er and sing on straight tone. Without the vibrato, I lose a lot of support.

Yes! Breath support was exactly what I was talking about. I said to sing using your stomach to indicate that using it would allow the vibrations to come into your lungs and give your voice a fuller, rounder tone without the use of vibrato. It was more or less a layman's term that I used, not knowing your experience with singing.

Now, I don't claim to be a vocal instructor, but I do know a few things from spending time with the professors at the institutions I've attended. My limited knowledge of the instrument has helped more than a few vocalists, but having heard your performances from the site you pointed me to (I enjoyed your performance of Handel's "Bel Piacere", very nice) I now see that you are certainly not in need of my rather rudimentary vocal instruction. :wink:

PS: I must also say that it's refreshing to hear a classical vocalist who does not make the mistake (or 'stylistic decision', as some say) of applying a ridiculous amount of vibrato to each and every note to achieve a 'large' tone by superficial means.

[Jillian Aversa]

PS: I must also say that it's refreshing to hear a classical vocalist who does not make the mistake (or 'stylistic decision', as some say) of applying a ridiculous amount of vibrato to each and every note to achieve a 'large' tone by superficial means.

Hehehee... Yeah, I really don't like that kind of voice. Vibrato should carry the pitch and spin it out into the space you're singing in, not *distort* the pitch. Some people have such wide vibrato that you aren't even sure what note they're singing. But I don't mind meatier voices, as long as they are even and clear. I'm a coloratura, so my voice happens to be somewhat lighter.

[Navi]

Looks like this project will deliver the goods.

[extrakun]

I would have to second that sometimes the vocals in "To Far Away Times" clashes with the excellent piano. Without the lyrics, I have sometime guessing the exact word. Not that it sounds bad, just, er, quite hard to make out.

[Jillian Aversa]

I would have to second that sometimes the vocals in "To Far Away Times" clashes with the excellent piano. Without the lyrics, I have sometime guessing the exact word. Not that it sounds bad, just, er, quite hard to make out.

I guess you didn't read above. I'm going to fix the levels so you can hear the vocals better. Check back in a few days! :wink:

[Claado Shou]

Well, everything seems to be going nicely. Everything is in place...

I'm going to be away from my normal computer for a while (2, close to 3 weeks) so I won't have the option of using AIM anymore, which means that any files that need to be transferred or whatnot will have to be done through e-mail. If you have something to send me, send it to claadoshou@yahoo.com and I'll get it. Or if it's an image or a VGMix WIP, you can just post it in here. That'll be cool too.

Anyway, I'm on leave for the moment, but I will be checking in hopefully every night, so...ciao for now.

~.C.S.~

[extrakun]

I would have to second that sometimes the vocals in "To Far Away Times" clashes with the excellent piano. Without the lyrics, I have sometime guessing the exact word. Not that it sounds bad, just, er, quite hard to make out.

I guess you didn't read above. I'm going to fix the levels so you can hear the vocals better. Check back in a few days! :wink:

Oops, yeah, I was doubly concerned. And so that what you meant by tweaking the levels. Don't really understand all the jargons :-)

Anyway, I have high hopes for this project! Keep up the good way! (And here's hoping my encouragement actually worths something!)

[PLBenjaminZ]

HuiAiupodatedmaisonguhforeduhmauntencleyeminguhwun Yeuoohkendawnlodeitaheeruh (http://www.angelfire.com/ultra/plbenjaminz/WindScene.mp3)Lykeryteculikensayvuhazzpuleezetuhan kuhyeuooh

Working sucks... :? I like lollipops... :o

PS: I updated track 10, the Mt. Denadoro climbing one. You can download it here (http://www.angelfire.com/ultra/plbenjaminz/WindScene.mp3), right click save as please, thank you. :)

[The Flame Stealer]

AAAAAALLLLLLLSSSSSSSOOOOOOOO...I'm thinking it would be best to only have one set of pictures for the CD art and CDs themselves, so I've put together what seems like a good setup.

CD Cover: Eon_Blue's Lavos picture with the logo in the center
CD Back: Kanjika's picture with the stopwatch on the table
CD Insert: Kanjika's picture with Frog and Crono in the rain

Now I just need some art for the first and second CDs, preferably something simple that just identifies the CDs as being Chrono Symphonic. Anything cool and aesthetically pleasing. Just post your stuff here, if you have any.

~.C.S.~
Hi. Nobody knows me here, I've just heard about your project and thought I might stop by and try to make some art. Here's something for the first CD (the original drawing comes from Missing Piece) :

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v167/flamestealer/album/37114f07.jpg

I could have put the track names at the bottom left of the pic, but I don't know what's supposed to be on the disc 1...

[Claado Shou]

AAAAAALLLLLLLSSSSSSSOOOOOOOO...I'm thinking it would be best to only have one set of pictures for the CD art and CDs themselves, so I've put together what seems like a good setup.

CD Cover: Eon_Blue's Lavos picture with the logo in the center
CD Back: Kanjika's picture with the stopwatch on the table
CD Insert: Kanjika's picture with Frog and Crono in the rain

Now I just need some art for the first and second CDs, preferably something simple that just identifies the CDs as being Chrono Symphonic. Anything cool and aesthetically pleasing. Just post your stuff here, if you have any.

~.C.S.~
Hi. Nobody knows me here, I've just heard about your project and thought I might stop by and try to make some art. Here's something for the first CD (the original drawing comes from Missing Piece) :

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v167/flamestealer/album/37114f07.jpg

I could have put the track names at the bottom left of the pic, but I don't know what's supposed to be on the disc 1...

Well, that is definitely cool and aesthetically pleasing. Very nice indeed. And don't worry about having song names and all, that can be added later when we have everything complete.

Since the first disc is red and all, if you're designing the second one as well, could you please make it blue or green, to have an identifiable difference between the two? That would be really cool.

And as for PLBenjaminZ and his song, it's nice that you keep working on Denadoro Climb, but what about the Lavos battle? That song is already kickass, and now all you have to do is finish it.

BTW, the song is nice.

~.C.S.~

[PLBenjaminZ]

Sorry... It's just that I've been working almost every night for the past two months, and I got all this school stuff to worry about too. I just happened to find myself with twenty minutes spare time to mess around with last night, and decided to work on the Wind Scene one because I could finish it in just twenty minutes.

Luckily for me, school's going to end in like three weeks, and I'm thinking about quitting my job (working at the movies sucks :( Hi! How can I help you? You'd like a medium popcorn? Are you sure you wouldn't like a large popcorn? It's only 510 dollars more and you get free refills with it! Sure no problem! Would you like butter with that? In the middle and on top? Here you go! Would you like anything else so I can attempt to upsell that too despite the outrageous prices and smile while I try to rip you off? Hey, I just work here. :( ), so that'll free up a lot of my time. :P

I'm working on the Lavo's one too, but I don't plan on posting it until I at least complete the time constraint. There are so many things I want to do with it, but I can't encorporate all the ideas into whatever the time constraint was... I'll definitely get around to finishing it in the not-so-distant future. Again, sorry for the delay.

[Claado Shou]

Oh, that's quite alright. I'm still expecting a month, two months, or more of getting songs together, so don't worry about it too much. Just GET IT DONE. :D

Also, I just had a great idea, Flame Stealer. For the second CD, use the same image as the one for the first, but flip it around so it's a mirror-image of the other, invert the color (green and white), and then place the title on it as a mirror-image of the other (one is aligned to the left, the other would be aligned to the right, etc.) That would be awesome, dude. Thanks.

BTW, you said you had just heard about the project...from where? Just wanna see who's mentioning us, you know...gauge our popularity somewhat. :)

~.C.S.~

[Zeality]

PS: I must also say that it's refreshing to hear a classical vocalist who does not make the mistake (or 'stylistic decision', as some say) of applying a ridiculous amount of vibrato to each and every note to achieve a 'large' tone by superficial means.

Hehehee... Yeah, I really don't like that kind of voice. Vibrato should carry the pitch and spin it out into the space you're singing in, not *distort* the pitch. Some people have such wide vibrato that you aren't even sure what note they're singing. But I don't mind meatier voices, as long as they are even and clear. I'm a coloratura, so my voice happens to be somewhat lighter.

Just noting my approval of this well. I feel a little more respect for singers when I hear a loud, long note busted out smooth and nice.

[Jillian Aversa]

Okie dokie, guys and gals. I fixed up the voice/piano balance on "To Far Away Times." Emailing it to Claado, so should be up soon as he gets to it. I turned down the piano, but mixed the overall track so it would still be the same volume as the one before.

Hope it sounds better...

[Claado Shou]

Alright, both tracks 16 and 25 (the two pixietricks tracks) are re-uploaded, as well as an updated version of track 21, Russell Cox's "The Chrono Trigger".

Enjoy.

~.C.S.~

[Rexy]

First of all, well done for shaping this project up over the past year-ish or so. I've got keen interest in seeing what will come out of it, especially with the slew of mixers on board. :) I wish all mixers the best of luck with what they do.

Also, you think it's right that I drop some light critique for Ben's track here before it gets uploaded? Or is he unable to access it again?

Speaking of critique, I hope to offer some last minute pointers to some of the tracks in the making if needed. Yes, I know i'm meant to be doing that sort of thing at VGMix, but from what i heard from a few people I know, OCR needs me more than them.

Again, best of luck for getting the project secured :D

[Zeality]

I've just sent out the round of interview questions for the Chrono Symphonic extravaganza. sephfire's already answered, so this is kicking off with a big bang! If you're on the project and you didn't receive something, let me know, because I tried to use e-mails over PMing.

[LatentSanity]

Sorry to come jumping in at such a late hour, but if you haven't decided on CD art, I'd like to submit one. I'm in the middle of working on the art for Disc 2. Just let me know if I should try and finish them up. Any and all criticism would be welcome.

http://www.worldisround.com/articles/176345/photo1.html

It's sort of big, so I decided to post the URL instead of the picture itself. If this is already covered, feel free to let me know.

[Claado Shou]

Hmm...I dunno...I like Flame Stealer's color scheme and all, but I also like your pic of Crono and the title "Disc the First". Cute.

Is there any chance, LatentSanity, that you could take your picture of Crono and fade it into Flame Stealer's disc design? And Flame Stealer, is there any chance you could change the words on your CD design from "Disc 1" to "Disc the First"? That would be friggin' sweet.

And then, we can get together again for Disc the Second a little later. Ya know, a little party and all, some cheese cubes, wine, the works. Not really. :)

Nice woyk, HOWEVER.

~.C.S.~

[Global-Trance]

*crawls out from under a boulder* Well... school is wrapping up... and new Photoshop and a new hard drive... Mind if I jump in as usual?

[Claado Shou]

*crawls out from under a boulder* Well... school is wrapping up... and new Photoshop and a new hard drive... Mind if I jump in as usual?

HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE ELL
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EAH

~.C.S.~

[LatentSanity]

It's kind of hard to start doing edits, as I don't have access to the .psd that Flame Stealer was working off of. Once "Disc the First" is accomplished, I can try to work in a fade of Crono's head. The original relied on the orange background, but I can do something with the Leene Square motif. I was actually thinking something along the lines of what you were with the color change from disc to disc. My original "Disc the Second" design was close to the first, but blue-green with a fade of Marle on the left side of the disc. I'll try and get that finished too, as well as find time to work on the design you were talking about.

Once school is over, (5-days-ish) I'll probably get a bit more done.

Glad I could help out in some way, and I'm looking forward to the final project in the long run, (as well as seeing what Global-Trance has in mind in the short run). It'll be exciting, I'm sure.

[Zeality]

Okay, answers are coming in nicely and I'll make a checklist soon. We can set up a portion of the site for the look back, and this stuff's going on the Compendium as a major, singular feature anyway. Each interview will take up a story page, and they'll all be accessible from the main table of contents.

What I need, however...

I've successfully built the center of the Chrono community outside Gamefaqs. However, Chrono Symphonic is huge and I would rather not be limited to posting this feature and news at the few small boards left out there. I need links and suggestions for other forums or sites I can submit it to for plugging/display; anything general gaming or RPG where Chrono fans should hang out would be fine, like a Tales of Symphonia forum or something. Here's what I have so far:

Krono Krap

http://www.chronocompendium.com/Forums/
http://www.squareinsider.com/forums/index.php
http://www.forumplanet.com/rpgplanet/chronicles/index.asp
http://icybrian.com/forum/index.php?showforum=2 (Keep forgetting this exists)
http://o-b-w.org/forum/
http://p204.ezboard.com/bchronotriggernovelproject29201
http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/gentopic.php?board=563538
http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/gentopic.php?board=196917
http://invisionfree.com/forums/Spectral_Wars_Gaya/
http://www.xsorbit2.com/users/chronotrigger/index.cgi
http://mp3guy.proboards2.com/
http://www.chronoshock.com/community/

VGM/Remixing

http://www.ocremix.org
http://boards.oneupstudios.com
http://board.acmlm.org
http://www.vgmix.com

Square forums or RPG stuff is encouraged. If you visit a community you think would accept it, post it up.

[StarZander]

My server seems to be down for the moment, but hopefully it will be up and running soon again.

[KyleJCrb]

I need links and suggestions for other forums or sites I can submit it to for plugging/display; anything general gaming or RPG where Chrono fans should hang out would be fine, like a Tales of Symphonia forum or something.

Try the official boards (http://tales.namco.com/forums/); they have a music forum there.

[Zeality]

Yar, thanks. Someone posted the Compendium at that forum awhile ago by word of mouth, and I've been getting a steady stream of hits from it. haven't been able to track down where exactly.

[The Flame Stealer]

Also, I just had a great idea, Flame Stealer. For the second CD, use the same image as the one for the first, but flip it around so it's a mirror-image of the other, invert the color (green and white), and then place the title on it as a mirror-image of the other (one is aligned to the left, the other would be aligned to the right, etc.) That would be awesome, dude. Thanks.

BTW, you said you had just heard about the project...from where? Just wanna see who's mentioning us, you know...gauge our popularity somewhat. :)

~.C.S.~
I'm glad LatentSanity can help actually, as I don't think I came up with something that great for the second disc (I tried to make the stuff green but it looks like some XBox art...).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v167/flamestealer/album/9ab4fcde.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v167/flamestealer/album/1b6bd622.jpg

Here's the .psd LatentSanity so you can edit the stuff and the words (I don't have the police you used so I didn't put "Disc the...").
http://www.parkyourpic.com/uploads/a1479ed9ff.psd
http://www.parkyourpic.com/uploads/31f6085d7d.psd

I'm Chrono'99 from Chrono Compendium and meteorcross from GameFAQs by the way, there were some topics about this project on those 2 boards.

[LatentSanity]

The same fade is going to be hard with the background. It varies so greatly from light to dark that any of the things I did on the original will not come out right...I'm working on something else though. I'll drop it off when it's done.

Would there be any way for me to get a larger version of the same picture? It'd be great, as the template I've been working from is the size of a CD, and therefore won't be stretched for application to one.

If you want to do some work too, I have the locations for the font and picture of Crono I used.

Font: http://www.1001freefonts.com/fonts/ffonts5.htm
The font is called Fortunaschwein, and it's located about halfway down the page.

Pic: http://www.worldisround.com/photos/14/473/81.jpg

[The Flame Stealer]

Thanks, I'll see if I can do something if I find the time to (yeah school really sucks).

I don't have a larger pic unfortunately. The artwork was originally even smaller than this...

[Red Omen]

I've spoken to Claado Shou, and I'll be doing Guardia Castle. I'll tie up some loose ends with my current piece and get going.

[Zeality]

K, these guys have responded to the interviews thus far:

Claado Shou
BliziHizake
pixietricks
Red Omen
PLBenjaminZ
sephfire
DarkeSword
Emperor
Ellywu2

Awaiting (no big rush):

SirRus
Kanjika
FM (I think...for some reason I feel like I've read his)
mv
Rellik
Reuben Kee

mv's on leave, so I might not get a response from him. Also

attention loalz

Like an idiot, I forgot to ask something crucial in each of the e-mails. The question is, would you like a picture of you displayed on your interview page in the feature? If so, let me know and I'll get with you. The picture will look like this probably, aligned right and starting it off:

http://www.chronocompendium.com/Stories/6

[extrakun]

Hmm there seem to be something wrong with the downloads. I keep downloading emtpy mp3 files...

[Claado Shou]

Hmm there seem to be something wrong with the downloads. I keep downloading emtpy mp3 files...

Which songs in particular are you referring to? I just re-downloaded a couple and they all seem to be working fine for me. Hm...

Also, what browser are you using? That might - MIGHT - have something to do with it.

~.C.S.~

[extrakun]

Tried with both Firefox and IE. The song in question is "To Far Away Times".

Edit: Other songs seem to be fine. Perhaps it is only that file is broken?

[Wolfimus]

"To Far Away Times" is a dud on Firefox and IE for me as well.

[Jillian Aversa]

Oh noes! Same for me, and I'm using Safari.

[Claado Shou]

Alright, fixed. The filesize was 0 bytes for some reason, but it's reuploaded at 4.5 MB. All is right in the world...again.

~.C.S.~

[Kanjika]

K, these guys have responded to the interviews thus far:

Claado Shou
BliziHizake
pixietricks
Red Omen
PLBenjaminZ
sephfire
DarkeSword
Emperor
Ellywu2

Awaiting (no big rush):

SirRus
Kanjika
FM (I think...for some reason I feel like I've read his)
mv
Rellik
Reuben Kee

mv's on leave, so I might not get a response from him. Also



Uhh......what interviews :P

Oh and ill have Magus's redemption finished soon. Summer break finally started so i have plenty of time :D

[Zeality]

Well, I tried sending to your listed e-mail, but I'll PM then.

[Jillian Aversa]

Ah, by the way, Reu is only home for weekends, so that's why you haven't gotten a response from him yet. He's in teh army. ^_~

[Zeality]

Ah, alright. I'm almost done centralizing all the art in the Symphonic folder on herograw. I'll make an edit...

http://symphonic.herograw.com/CDArt

[extrakun]

Alas, poor Reu is indeed serving National Service. It sucketh. At times, you don't even get weekends off.

[extrakun]

Just listened to the re-uploaded "To Far Away Times". Its absolutely grand (from my limited experiences, of course). Love it, i Do!

[Claado Shou]

Ah, alright. I'm almost done centralizing all the art in the Symphonic folder on herograw. I'll make an edit...

http://symphonic.herograw.com/CDArt

Kanjika also did a few pictures, both of which are being used on the actual project. I don't know what page they're on, but one is of a clockwatch and the other is of Crono and Frog in the rain. Both very cool.

~.C.S.~

[Claado Shou]

Another thing...I have just realized that not only is 2005 the 10th anniversary of Chrono Trigger's release, but

SEPTEMBER 27TH

is the 10-year anniversary of its North American release date. Which gives me the sneaking suspicion that

SEPTEMBER 27TH

would be a great day to have this project released. So that means that if you're planning on doing a song, please have it ready to go entirely at least a few weeks prior to

SEPTEMBER 27TH

so it can be released accordingly. Thank you.

~.C.S.~

[KyleJCrb]

I'm trying my best not to download any of the songs, since I want to wait until the project is out, but...Grrr...Must hold back...

[Tascar]

10 years old?

Damn, I feel so old. :p

[Linearity]

That just might be the day on which to release the project. Just maybe.

[Claado Shou]

I just realized something...there are three projects all near completion, all three representative of different things...just like the Next-Gen Console Wars of 360, Revolution, and PS3. So without further ado, a more detailed explaineration:

-Rise of the Star (Kirby's Adventure) - Nintendo Revolution

Considering Kirby's automatic connection to Nintendo (duh), and considering the project itself, Rise of the Star best represents the Revolution. While the project is already completed, it isn't telling any of its secrets (all of which are very interesting), and is waiting for just the right time to show itself.

-The Dark Side of Phobos (Doom) - XBOX 360

While Doom is for the PC, it's latest incarnation, Doom III, is most certainly an XBOX title, making this the best 360 candidate. While the project is not yet completed, and a lot of its specs are under wraps, more and more of its secrets are being unveiled, as well as the enormous array of parties/songs involved.

And finally, this humble project...

-Chrono Symphonic (Chrono Trigger) - Playstation 3

While it would be nice to cliam Nintendo as our homeground, Kirby deserves that particular title more, and we already have claim here with the PS1 re-release of Chrono Trigger, as well as Chrono Cross, its intellectual sequel. So, while the other two projects seem to be going at the goal with no true powers revealed, and while they seem about to be released close to one another, this project is letting it all hang out, also sporting the highest improvement over the original (25-30 times better, if I do recall) and no desire to finish earlier than the rest. :)

So there it is. Now, onto true business...

I'm trying my best not to download any of the songs, since I want to wait until the project is out, but...Grrr...Must hold back...

Hmm...this is a question that I, too, have been struggling with...

Should I bring down the songs from downloading, until the project is released, keeping these final tracks under wraps until we're ready? Or should I have everything out in the open? I honestly don't know, so I guess I'll ask you guys.

Any comments?

~.C.S.~

[Kanjika]

Hmm...this is a question that I, too, have been struggling with...

Should I bring down the songs from downloading, until the project is released, keeping these final tracks under wraps until we're ready? Or should I have everything out in the open? I honestly don't know, so I guess I'll ask you guys.

Any comments?

i would take them down. You basically have the tracks available for download beofre the real release. If people already have near finished versions whats the point of even releasing them?

[Claado Shou]

Alright, yeah, I consulted with a few others and the general consensus seems to be that having the songs up for download now is rather counter-active to the big release of the project. Which means that

DO NOT RELEASE ANY ADDITIONAL WIPS TO THE PUBLIC...E-MAIL ME OR PM ME A LINK AND I WILL ADD IT TO THE DATABASE.

That is all.

~.C.S.~

[LatentSanity]

I have pictures kind of hammered out for discs 1 and 2.

Disc 1: http://www.worldisround.com/photos/14/573/208.jpg

Disc 2: http://www.worldisround.com/photos/14/573/209.jpg

I still think disc 1 looks better, but that's because I just had better results with the source material. Lemme know what you think of it.

[Claado Shou]

I have pictures kind of hammered out for discs 1 and 2.

Disc 1: http://www.worldisround.com/photos/14/573/208.jpg

Disc 2: http://www.worldisround.com/photos/14/573/209.jpg

I still think disc 1 looks better, but that's because I just had better results with the source material. Lemme know what you think of it.

Very, very, very nice. These are definitely keepers.

Good work, dude. And you too, Flame Stealer. So tight.

BTW, I like Disc the First better as well. :)

~.C.S.~

[Zeality]

Preview time! This is how the interviews will look. I did pixietricks's first because her picture was on hand:

http://www.chronocompendium.com/Stories/21/7

And the very first page will be a project summary and sort of timeline maybe.

Edit: Man, my site...is beautiful. I think I'm going to cry...

[Claado Shou]

Preview time! This is how the interviews will look. I did pixietricks's first because her picture was on hand:

http://www.chronocompendium.com/Stories/21/7

And the very first page will be a project summary and sort of timeline maybe.

Edit: Man, my site...is beautiful. I think I'm going to cry...

Nicely done. Nicely done indeed. Just don't Photoshop that picture I gave you into something :twisted:.

:)

~.C.S.~

[SirRus]

o shizz, sorry i'll do my interview questions now, and i still have to master seph and my morning sunlight song, which i'll do after that. sorry been really busy, blah blah, website et. al is lookin kickass, keep up the good work everybody.

[Jillian Aversa]

Site looks great! I have to admit, though, BliZiHizake and PLBenjaminZ's pics are somewhat disturbing. Sex changes, guys? Or maybe we're all just spending a little too much web-time together. :P

[Zeality]

Haha, as Claado said, "they look a little like pixietricks...I don't know, maybe it's just the dress." I've been using yours as a default since I got it first.

[Zeality]

Okay, everyone's done on the Compendium so far (except in pictures; I sent out requests to those done) for these people:

Claado Shou
BliZiHizake
Red Omen
PLBenjaminZ
sephfire
pixietricks
ellywu2
Emperor
DarkeSword
FM

So yeah, some remixers will have Darkesword or pixietricks as their default pic til I get word. If they don't have a pic, good old Chrono Symphonic Art will be used.

[SirRus]

I just filled out my interview questions and attached a picture to the email.

[Zeality]

Thanks, I'll get your page up in 2 hours. Have to go work...

In other news, my playthrough of Chrono Cross to edit its script is also allowing me to make a neat little savestate pack of all the endings. I'll announce that somewhere when it's done.

[Blake]

HEYYY. I'm not a woman. At least I don't think I am. :( Lemme get a pic

[Navi]

HEYYY. I'm not a woman. At least I don't think I am. :( Lemme get a pic

Watch out, guys. He is underage.

;)

[PLBenjaminZ]

Site looks great! I have to admit, though, BliZiHizake and PLBenjaminZ's pics are somewhat disturbing. Sex changes, guys? Or maybe we're all just spending a little too much web-time together. :P
:?: :? :?: What pics? I don't remember submitting a pic... >_>

[Zeality]

Yeah, if you've got one send it in. Every remixer optimally should have a pic but for the ones I haven't gotten one from yet, I've been using pixietricks's as a default.

[Zeality]

Got em up, so just waiting on Reuben, mv, and Rellik. Mv probably won't be able to make it in time. I'm not sure where Rellik is...

[Daethar]

While Doom is for the PC, it's latest incarnation, Doom III, is most certainly an XBOX title, making this the best 360 candidate.
~.C.S.~

I feel that this is wrong, as a heavy PC gamer myself. Shoulda been akin to your Chrono Symphonic explanation, where Doom 3/III (which came out for PC first and was ported out later) is not fitting but the best representation of XBOX from the three.
But it's alright, not many on the OC give PC proper credit instead of the XBOX. Onto the important stuff.

Let me start by saying this project looks awesome. With so many Chrono Trigger remixes already on the site, and some damn good ones, it was a disappointment to see that some tracks were not covered, and also that it takes a few CDs to contain them all. This project is perfect for a CT enthusiast like me, and I salute you all.
A suggestion for the dls of works from the site, I think you might want to consider giving out previews, like the guys from Dark Side of Phobos are doing. Give a 10-30 second clip, so people do not get the whole song, but still get a feel for what it will sound like. Of course, it's up to you, and I know there's been stuff voiced before about different projects being done differently.

And on a final note, thanks for announcing the upcoming 10th anniversary of the best RPG to grace a console. Initially I wondered why you were putting a date so far in the year, when you guys look to be so close, but the explanation of what you have left to do and added significance of this date makes it all good.
You should go about rounding up the serious CT fans and have a big project release/anniversary party on the 27th of September. Seriously.

Alright, I'm out.

[Ab56 v2 aka Ash]

Bumpizzle manizzle

How's the project going? I like what I hear so far. I really like the end of time theme because it's such an undercovered song and a lot was done with it.

[Zeality]

Since its inception, I have received a total of 30 hits from the CS site.

Yeah, I got my stats back.

[extrakun]

Maybe getting some bittorrent seeds in antipication of the massive traffic your srrver will be getting is a good idea?

And would there be instructions for printing out the CD covers and labels for the disc?

How about some liner notes?

[Claado Shou]

Maybe getting some bittorrent seeds in antipication of the massive traffic your server will be getting is a good idea?

And would there be instructions for printing out the CD covers and labels for the disc?

How about some liner notes?

1) Well, I had at least the OCR server and herograw server planned, but finding another server or two would probably be a good idea. I'll look into it.

2) I honestly don't have any experience/software that would be helpful in this regard, so I guess I would have to look it up or ask someone else. Unless of course somebody reading this has any kind words...

3) What do you mean by 'liner notes'? Either it's an unfamiliar term or a term I'm unfamiliar with (big difference...not really).

~.C.S.~

P.S. Also, Tracks 1 and 25 (Inciting Incident and To Far Away Times) are back online, for those wishing to hear some of the music. Those are the 'teaser' tracks, I guess you could say. :)

[Claado Shou]

I have another update, which isn't too huge, but script updates are finished (for now), and some rather nice improvements have been made.

1) Edited general dialogue, though not to a great extent.
2) Included a modified form of Robo, as a "portable robotic assistant" that aids the group at various points in the story, though his inclusion is mainly for the sake of those CT fans that like Robo's character. Lucca wears him like a watch, BTW.
3) Included a new aerial fight scene with the Epoch, in which Lucca and Robo outgun and outrun several Zeal fighters while Crono and the others battle the Queen within the Ocean Palace.
4) Provided greater inclusion of some bit characters - Lara, the Nu - and cleaned up some plot points that were a bit sketchy.

Generally, it's just a more polished script. So, enjoy. :):):)

~.C.S.~

P.S. Ayla is still out. 8)

[Zeality]

I haven't received new pictures in a few days, or Kee's interview. Should I continue to hold out? The list of those I haven't gotten yet still stands. Rellik is missing, mv's taking a break from remixing, Reuben's in the darn army, and no Cox yet...but other than that, I've got everything but some pics. I can go ahead with this whenever we want it released.

[Claado Shou]

Hmm...if it doesn't look like you're getting anything, might as well not hold out. So I say, just get rid of the sample pictures put up in some people's places (PLBenjaminZ, BliziHiZake) and then release it when you think fit. Personally, once Monday rolls around, I'll have AIM back, so...I'll be trying to connect loose ends and urge mixers to turn in their pieces. I want to get this finished and ready for launch on 9/27, not only because of the anniversary, but also because I have other...things to prepare for.

So anyway, it's up to you. We can always add stuff on, y'know. It's not a problem.

~.C.S.~

[extrakun]

Re: Liner Notes

Er, I do not sure what's the rightful term, but I am refering to the piece of paper in the sleeve of the CD case, then there usually the composer or artist will say a thing or two, introduce the project and write some comments on each of the tracks.

[Zeality]

Okay then, I'm going to attempt to make a write up for the project summary.

[Claado Shou]

Re: Liner Notes

Er, I do not sure what's the rightful term, but I am refering to the piece of paper in the sleeve of the CD case, then there usually the composer or artist will say a thing or two, introduce the project and write some comments on each of the tracks.

Oh, okay. I know what you mean. Yes, part of the project CD layout is to have the little CD insert, and on it I'll have some text introducing it all, y'know. So yes, the liner notes will be ready-to-print and all. Yeah.

Sounds good, JPGII/ZeaLitY. Release it at your leisure. I'll be doing some shopping around on CT/CC sites when I get to my old computer, advertising and all, so one more awesome thing to mention in my intro. :)

~.C.S.~

[Kanjika]

Ive been taking a HUGE break from working on anything at all, but i still have 2 songs to finish for the S3 remix project, and since the deadline is july 1st i have to finish those first. And unfortunatley, to finish Magus' redemption i have to upgrade my PC :P . Its impossible to work on.

So im saying that i probably wont have anything done for a long while. I might do robot battle soon though.

Yeah.....just wanted to let you guys know....

[Zeality]

I have to go live with the Extravaganza Wednesday or earlier, so I'm going to release it tomorrow.

That is, unless you want it Mid-July, which you don't. So I'll let you know.

[Zeality]

It is ready to go. Comments and suggestions needed if you have them; it will be released tomorrow.

http://www.chronocompendium.com/Stories/21

[Blake]

Claado I looked through your outlines and script and I can't find the desired song length for End of Time. Can you tell me it just so I know I'm not ending up too short? :D

EDIT: And there are multiple end of time scenes; would you like me to do the other two as well? And if so, what are the lengths?

[sephfire]

And while we're asking questions: Claado, about the Crisis Revealed track ...

The source material is relatively upbeat tension/chase music, but the scene you sent me is the solemn video footage of the Day of Lavos. Were you intending to blend that track with that scene? Which tone are you looking for in me and ellywu2's rearrangement?

(Good work on the article Zeality. :wink: )

[Claado Shou]

I JUST got my internet back after a week without it, and all I have to say is this...

sw33t

Anyway, onto the questions...

blizihizake, the EoT song should be 5:30. You're pretty darn close to it being finished, so yeah. Also, don't do the other EoT scenes. The second one will have no music (dramatic) and the third is covered by Track 17, The Epoch.

sephfire, the beginning of the piece does cover the Lavos music. Hmm...have you ever seen The Fifth Element or heard its music? "Leeloo Dallas, Multipass"? Alright, well, there's a song on there where the main female character sees a slideshow of human destruction, and it pretty much encompasses the feel I want for the beginning of the song. Here it is, if you want to see what I mean: http://symphonic.herograw.com/Project%20Files/22%20Pictures%20of%20War.wma. That's the opening, the revelation, and then the ending is like the, "We have to do something!" more upbeat portion. Still sombre, but with determination. If that makes any sense.

Does that answer your question? :)

~.C.S.~

[tssf]

Hey I can't believe I just heard about this now.

Anyway, I wish all of you luck, I see a lot of talented names on this list already..I'm sure this compilation album will be something that will astound fans of this genre.

Goodluck everyone!

-Mathew Valente [TSSF]

[Wanderer]

I just heard "To Far Away Times." I am crying right now, it's the most beuatiful thing I've ever heard.

[Claado Shou]

I just heard "To Far Away Times." I am crying right now, it's the most beuatiful thing I've ever heard.

Wow. What a compliment to Reu, Jill, and myself. Thanks. 8)

~.C.S.~

[Jillian Aversa]

Hey everybody! Rayza and Aurora gave us a plug in their latest installment of "VGDJ'," the new ocr podcast.

Have a listen:
http://www.vgdj.net/Shows/VGDJ_ep_005.mp3

w00t w00t

[Claado Shou]

Hey everybody! Rayza and Aurora gave us a plug in their latest installment of "VGDJ'," the new ocr podcast.

Have a listen:
http://www.vgdj.net/Shows/VGDJ_ep_005.mp3

w00t w00t

This has just brought to my attention something of importance...no one knows how to pronounce my screenname. And that, my friends, cannot go unattended.

So pronounce it like you're saying the words "cladow shroud", except without the "r" or the second "d". Thar yar.

Otherwise, cool.

~.C.S.~

[Dahlia]

I always thought of it as, "Kuraudo Show". Just seemed like the sort of thing you'd pronouce in Japanese.

[KyleJCrb]

Hey everybody! Rayza and Aurora gave us a plug in their latest installment of "VGDJ'," the new ocr podcast.

Have a listen:
http://www.vgdj.net/Shows/VGDJ_ep_005.mp3

w00t w00t

This has just brought to my attention something of importance...no one knows how to pronounce my screenname. And that, my friends, cannot go unattended.

So pronounce it like you're saying the words "cladow shroud", except without the "r" or the second "d". Thar yar.

Otherwise, cool.

~.C.S.~

First rule of radio show hosts: they can, and probably will slaughter most names. :P

[Jillian Aversa]

Hehehe... Well, despite the name butchering, I think it's cool. And stay tuned for their next episode at http://www.vgdj.net, because they said they're gonna do more!

[Zarggg]

So pronounce it like you're saying the words "cladow shroud", except without the "r" or the second "d". Thar yar.

Cool. That's what I thought.

[Claado Shou]

Hehehe... Well, despite the name butchering, I think it's cool. And stay tuned for their next episode at http://www.vgdj.net, because they said they're gonna do more!

More, eh? Perhaps I should contact Mr. Rayza or Ms. Aurora for this particular episode...

8)

~.C.S.~

[Rayza]

Yeh we seriously need phonetic guides under each persons name here cuz some of these are wacky! Heh, we'll get it right next time Claude..

[Red Omen]

Okay, I've finally sat down to focus on writing. And now I realize why nobody wanted to do Guardia Castle.

It's in F# Major. Six sharps. AUGH.

[Blake]

Why don't you just do it in a different key?

[SirRus]

yeah I agree with bliz - that would totally be the shit.

[Red Omen]

It wouldn't be the same.

I might do it in F or G for my sanity, but it really does sound different. And it's not too bad once I get into it.

[Zarggg]

Okay, I've finally sat down to focus on writing. And now I realize why nobody wanted to do Guardia Castle.

It's in F# Major. Six sharps. AUGH.

Comments like these make me wish I had the talent for this.

[Rayza]

Hehehe... Well, despite the name butchering, I think it's cool. And stay tuned for their next episode at http://www.vgdj.net, because they said they're gonna do more!

More, eh? Perhaps I should contact Mr. Rayza or Ms. Aurora for this particular episode...

8)

~.C.S.~

Yeh we mentioned the Remixer interviews on 006. You'll never know if Aurora thought one of them was cute or not tho.. :)

[Kanjika]

Okay, I've finally sat down to focus on writing. And now I realize why nobody wanted to do Guardia Castle.

It's in F# Major. Six sharps. AUGH.

Lol i just dont see how that makes it any mnore difficult...

And when the trumpets kick in its in B major, and then theres key changes after that (after that its in like lydian C# or something for 4 measures, then then back to b major). I could be listening to a crap midi though :)

The first not of the string melody is F# though....are you confused or am i wrong? :lol:

[Red Omen]

You are correct. F# B C# F#, E# F# G#, F# E# F# E# D# C#

FEEL MY PAIN

I'm not sure about how many bizarre modulations there are after that. The melody seems to all fit in F# major, but I don't know about the trumpet fanfare in the background.

[Blake]

Keeping the thread going. i'm still makin progress on my WIP. In the rare case that anybody would want to hear it (someone part of the project) IM me. I still have about have a minute to cover.

[Claado Shou]

Very cool. Very cool.

Well...I went to Yahoo.com and bought a domain name, so here it is.

http://www.chronosymphonic.com

It links to the old site, but with an advertisement bar at the bottom, so...I guess we can deal with it. It's still a very cool way of attracting visitors, eh?

Enjoyxx0r.

~.C.S.~

[Being]

How come only 2 songs have links?

[Ab56 v2 aka Ash]

The people working on the project feel it's better to keep the songs private until the project is revealed or else there won't be any surprise at the release. Having just two samples gives a taste of how awesome the release will be.

[Jillian Aversa]

Hmmm... Why purchase a domain name from yahoo when you get one somewhere else (and for cheaper) *without* the annoying ads? I think it's worth making a switch.

[Claado Shou]

Ehh. When I get paid tomorrow, I'll spend another couple of bucks and switch it then.

[Rellik]

Ok, hi, I exist :)

sorry :P

Yes, I have been busy - everyone gets busy at some point in their lives, so I'll spare you the details.

Here's the bad news: I swore not to do orchestral ever again until I get a decent orchestral library. It was too taxing... the results were great, but simply sucked my soul away trying to get it to sound good. I'm referring to OVGMC2 here, by the way. Anyway, the good news would be that I'm hoping my parents will get me Sonic Reality's Philharmonik (new EXCELLENT orchestral library coming soon) for my birthday. I would buy it myself, but that money is already destined for something else (no, it's not something exciting, it's college...)

The library comes out early August. September 27th sounds great for me if my parents come through... they might think it's kind of silly to give me a present so big that it will span 2 or 3 consecutive birthdays, but I think it'll be worth it :)

Question: has the "movie" stuff been ditched, or is it still on? It's great that you made the script, but I don't relish the idea of having to do all that extra coordination and such, partially because it would take a lot more effort and partially because it would take away from the creative process... but I'm willing to go along with it if that's still the idea.

Looking forward to getting re-started :) again, perfectly willing to go along with whatever the standard is for this project, whether I like it or not...

[FM]

Hello everyone! I know I've said I was going to post a demo a while ago, but I'm upgrading from the Reason Orkester library to EWQLSO silver/Project SAM in a few days, so it would be pretty pointless. The arrangment's going pretty well though - if you want to picture something, it's a mixture of your typical film score affair with a touch of the sort of Waltzy stuff you'd hear in the 18th century.

[Claado Shou]

HHHHHHHHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEYYYYYYYYY YYYYYYY!! I have something sweet as hell to show you guys.

Well, I figured that since this project is based on a script for a MOVIE - and movies usually have PREVIEWS to advertise - that maybe Chrono Symphonic needed its own TRAILER.

So I made one!

Here it is: http://symphonic.herograw.com/Chrono-Symphonic-Trailer.mpg

And...commence enjoyment!!!!!!

~.C.S.~

[StarZander]

HHHHHHHHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEYYYYYYYYY YYYYYYY!! I have something sweet as hell to show you guys.

Well, I figured that since this project is based on a script for a MOVIE - and movies usually have PREVIEWS to advertise - that maybe Chrono Symphonic needed its own TRAILER.

So I made one!

Here it is: http://symphonic.herograw.com/Chrono-Symphonic-Trailer.mpg

And...commence enjoyment!!!!!!

~.C.S.~


Awesome trailer. I pictured in my mind what the trailer would/could be like, and when I watched the trailer it was just what I had imagined. Very nicely done. I was afraid the text would become cheesy, but it didn't. Not even once. It was a bit big and pixelated though ;)

[Claado Shou]

True about the quality issue. Problem is, that was the feed from the PS1 cutscenes, and it looked that way on the console, so...that was an accurate version of the anime. I wish I had something better, but Squeenix probably won't give me the original files, so...tough luck. And the text, yeah...of course, I'm a simple person, so it doesn't matter so much to me. I'll update it later, maybe.

For now, enjoy the editing, at the least. And credit to sephfire for providing the song...I thought it worked well.

~.C.S.~

[Jillian Aversa]

Yay! Trailer! I love the way the Chrono Symphonic logo fades in at the end. You did a great job of syncing the events with the music. ^_^

[SirRus]

O wow good work Claado. Seph's song is incredibly sweet, and works incredibly well with the trailer you made. That's just wonderful, it should be a great promo for the project!

[Claado Shou]

Thanks for the compliments. It's updated, with better timing near the end and smoother (read: still blocky) text. But it works.

~.C.S.~

[Daethar]

Okay, I've finally sat down to focus on writing. And now I realize why nobody wanted to do Guardia Castle.

It's in F# Major. Six sharps. AUGH.

*Checks his official piano score*

hmmmmm....its not in F# as far as I can tell. And it only has one sharp. Maybe using a user-homebrewed-midi for a resource makes it difficult. I know that was the case when I once took a peek at Frog's Theme in midi, and it was almost ALL in occidentals.

but if you are going for the midi arrangement, I think you may just have to buck up and deal with it?
good luck, you can do it!

[Claado Shou]

Remember mixers, post in here with status updates! Just because you can't SHOW us the work doesn't mean you can't TELL us about it.

Also, the site has been getting a lot of hits lately, so thanks to everyone visiting. Everyone here appreciates it.

Now...POST!

~.C.S.~

[hobo]

Hi, I love the sample tracks, and can't wait for this to be released, but what's with the movie thing? Is it an actual movie, is it getting made, or what?

[Claado Shou]

Hi, I love the sample tracks, and can't wait for this to be released, but what's with the movie thing? Is it an actual movie, is it getting made, or what?

No, there is no movie. Just the soundtrack for one.

~.C.S.~

[hobo]

Still, I love the tracks here, and on the official soundtracks. I might actually play the game one of these days...

[Reu]

Wassup guys.

I've added some orchestration to "To Far Away Times."

http://www.reubenkee.com/music/remixes/To%20Far%20Away%20Times.mp3

Feedback please.

PS: Pixietricks rocks XD

PPS: Saw the trailer. Very very nice syncing of the scenes to the music.

[Claado Shou]

Wassup guys.

I've added some orchestration to "To Far Away Times."

http://www.reubenkee.com/music/remixes/To%20Far%20Away%20Times.mp3

Feedback please.

PS: Pixietricks rocks XD

PPS: Saw the trailer. Very very nice syncing of the scenes to the music.

Niiiiiiiiiiiiice. A few issues I mentioned in my PM to you, but otherwise, OCR-worthy. SUBMIT DIS MIX IMMEDIATELY.

~.C.S.~

[Reu]

Updated - Strings come in slower at start, high strings and cellos higher volume ranges moderated to not overpower the singing.

Same url. Don't forget to empty your caches :p

[Claado Shou]

Song download on the website is updated.

Also, just want to say again, GREAT SHTUFF. I didn't think the song could sound better with anything other than piano, but I guess I was wrong.

Congratulations on a job well done.

~.C.S.~

[Blake]

Claado, can I submit my finished song?

Btw, the orchestration on To Far Away Times just makes me more tingly and emotional now. :) Good job on the orchestration.

[Claado Shou]

Claado, can I submit my finished song?

Btw, the orchestration on To Far Away Times just makes me more tingly and emotional now. :) Good job on the orchestration.

Yes...but ask in the message that it not be posted previous to the release of the project. Then it can be posted whenever after that.

~.C.S.~

[Blake]

Sweet dealz. 8) :P

[Red Omen]

Okay, I've finally sat down to focus on writing. And now I realize why nobody wanted to do Guardia Castle.

It's in F# Major. Six sharps. AUGH.

*Checks his official piano score*

hmmmmm....its not in F# as far as I can tell. And it only has one sharp. Maybe using a user-homebrewed-midi for a resource makes it difficult. I know that was the case when I once took a peek at Frog's Theme in midi, and it was almost ALL in occidentals.

but if you are going for the midi arrangement, I think you may just have to buck up and deal with it?
good luck, you can do it!

It seems as though they only changed it to G Major so as to make it easier to play. I've tested it against the recording, and it's very definitely in F#. It won't be a big problem.

[SirRus]

Claado, can I submit my finished song?

Btw, the orchestration on To Far Away Times just makes me more tingly and emotional now. :) Good job on the orchestration.

Yeah Reu that is some of the best dynamics I've heard on strings you really did a great job with that. Mind if I ask what you are using for your string samples?

[Reu]

SirRus: Thanks, they're all reason defaults.

Umm... can I know who prefers this version and who prefers the piano/singing only version?

[Wolfimus]

I was sort of worried when I was downloading it, but now that I'm listening... Orcestration gives the piece something it was lacking to my ears. Of course, both versions are amazing, and whichever version makes it onto the project, I'll be keeping the other as well. Good job.

[Hyper Inferno]

Hey Claado, if possible, you would like to see this movie of yours acted out right? The people who worked on the other canceled Chrono projects probably could try CGing the movie. They probably still have some of their models left over.

[Wanderer]

Go with the orchestrated version. I've already listened to the original 50+ times, and this new one still managed to give me chills. I'll definetly keep both, but I can't see myself really listening to the piano-only version aside from comparison reasons in the future. The added orchestration doesn't really detract the song anywhere and only improves it.

[hobo]

Reu has done it again. I loved Ascension to Cosmo Canyon, I loved Legend of the Snake, and God damnit I love this.

[LatentSanity]

I typed a whole thing comparing the two versions of TFAT, but in the time it took, the computer spazzed out, and my work was gone.

I'm not about to retype it, but it was far more persuasive than this. Take my word for it. I have a lot of them.

I would point you to 1:03 as the low point, with the almost piercingly low crescendos drowning out the softer, more emotion-filled original piece. I would also, however point you to 1:32 as a high point, with the orchestration blending in perfectly and (other than the 1:48 low string part) not detracting from the original.

2:39 is the redeeming factor of the orchestration. It just sounds great. It changes up the slightly changed chorus just enough that it's even more distinctive, and helps add something more... final, to the finale.

My humble, non-music-making, graphics-inclined opinion is still that the original is vastly superior. It just delivers SO much more emotional impact than the new, orchestrated version. The orchestration is nice, but decidedly less nice than the piece that it covers up at times.

The original still gives me the chills even after upwards of 70 listens. The new version doesn't. I've given it a chance, but despite the few great parts, it just doesn't fit as well.

Still, it's still all on the artists to decide. All I ask is that you take my opinion into account.

[extrakun]

The orchestration is a very good idea, sounds neat and adds an extra layer of feeling to the whole song.

But - at times the singing and orchestration seems to be fighting each other for attention. On a speaker it is not that bad, but in headphones it pretty noticable.

Don't get me wrong - the orchestration is neat. It is moving, but my ears just don't know which to focus on, the orchestration or the singing, 'cos they are darn good at the same time.

It's pretty much the same problem when the vocals were first added it. Would it better to place the orchestration when there's no singing?

I'm not musically talent, but just want to point out some segments where I find the orchestration and the singing clashing.

1:05 to 1:24 sounds bad on headphones. 2:20 (the really dramatic emotional part) overwhelms the singing in parts. The flute (or is that the flute?) is cool, but on headphones it's very disconcerting. The 'flute' seems to be playing on the right side whereas the singing is on the left, and they are of the same volume, and is very...strange.

I won't say ditch the orchestration. I think there's some minor quirks to iron out, like when the vocals and the piano piece was first merged.

[TSZelda]

I'm still torn between the original and new piece for To Far Away Times... they're both so beautiful...

But... just an odd question...

What are the lyrics?

[Claado Shou]

The lyrics can be found in the WIP forums, in the actual critique thread, found here: http://www.ocremix.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=61274

Which brings me to my point: please save the long write-ups about this one particular piece - or even the multiple small ones - for that thread, where it belongs. This thread here is not for analysis of the song, and Reu doesn't even look here for critiques, so you're really just wasting your time. Go visit the WIP thread and post away, where it's wanted. Any other critiques will be deleted post-haste from this thread, so...just a friendly reminder.

And also, the decision is ultimately up to ME about which version is used on the project. I'll try listening to the two opposing sides of the argument by visiting the WIP thread, but please don't attack/convince Reu on this issue. It's not his problem, people.

~.C.S.~

[Jillian Aversa]

Still, it's still all on the artists to decide.

Hehe, that's kinda the problem. I actually prefer the original version, whereas Reu digs the orchestration. So we're gonna contact a few judges and ask for advice on which to submit.

[Claado Shou]

I would personally submit the orchestrated version to OCR, since it is much more of an adaptation than a retelling of the source material. But anyway...

Please get those WIPS in, people. Another PM and some e-mails will be going out soon, but it's all up to the remixers at this point. The rest is eye candy.

~.C.S.~

[Rellik]

WIP's are due? 8O hmmm...

[Claado Shou]

Well, not necessarily due...it would just be very nice to have them in so everything can be set up for the launch.

We only have a little more than two months left, everyone. I know other things may be popping up here and there and everywhere, but this should be a priority when it comes to your free time. We NEED THOSE SONGS in order to keep this rolling, so please...get moving.

I've also decided on a deadline...

Either show some progress by the end of July (which would be August 1st) or the song is going to be up for grabs.

Please don't let this succumb to atrophy...we're all just about ready for it to be over.

That's all I've got. Thanks for listening.

~.C.S.~

[KyleJCrb]

Hey, you stole my due date! :P

Seriously, I'm looking forward to this. Keep up the great work, guys!

[pu_freak]

I'm looking forward to both... I hope the projects go well in the end aswell!

[Rellik]

Ok - I'm getting back to work. I'll probably redo everything once I get Philharmonik sometime in early August, but I'll do my best with what I have - time to think.

[MaliceX]

I wish to snag a spot if there's any tendered free positions.
If not, notational assistance, percussive sampling or possibly mastering I am willing to volunteer with.

Other than that, this project seems very promising!

[Claado Shou]

Sorry for the "not being here" thing, but other duties have called me lately. School, other music (check the WIP: Other forums), and additional responsibilites have kicked me in the face recently, but now onto business.

Remember, August 1st. Mixers, I'll be sending you PMs in a short while with further information, so please check your mailboxes. That is all for now.

~.C.S.~

[Rellik]

Well, I'm making some progress - actually, a lot of what I'm doing is rethinking what I had before. When I get Philharmonik I'll probably start over from scratch entirely again, but it'll be alot better.

Glock is now piano, etc. Lead is now clarinet... too bad ST2's clarinet sucks. The piano I have isn't working very well for this style... hm. And the strings aren't exactly great... can't wait until I can start this whole thing over :D but I am glad to have such a cool source material to work with.

[Claado Shou]

Excellent. Thanks for replying, Rellik...I love the song you have now, but if you think the new one will be better, by all means, continue.

Any other updates?

~.C.S.~

[Sleepy Emp]

I had some difficulties creating the first wip - didn't like the result. So I scrapped it and started over. Currently halfway through the song.

[Blake]

I've been done with mine for quite some time. Just doin lil EQing and mixing things here and there right now.

[Claado Shou]

Kewl. Thanks for the updates.

Others?

[sephfire]

Finally found time to remaster Inciting Incident a bit, but naturally my uploading software is now giving me crap. Hopefully I'll have that up later.

Now diverting attention to last WIP ...

[FM]

I got EWQLSOS a few weeks ago (!) and Cubase SL a few days ago (!!!), so in short, if you liked my stuff before, it's nothing compared to what's on the way. But I have to figure out the kinks of both of them before I release a WIP, but don't worry, it's coming!

[Claado Shou]

Eeeexcellent...

Remember, August 1st. Only a few days left, everybody. Get your updates in.

~.C.S.~

[ellywu2]

Hey everyone. I'm having continual problems with my computer at the moment. First off i had to wipe almost everything, so i've lost project files and VSTi's including my sequencer. Also i'm having real trouble getting my ISP to pull its head out of its collective ass. I've spoken to seph and he's got a WiP, and i'll be back on board as soon as i can.
Sorry for the problems.

[PLBenjaminZ]

oh noes wip's due :? one more week of summer skewl and im freeeeee for two months

but since i gotta get a wip in i worked on it a little, where do i submit the wip?

[Claado Shou]

Just post it somewhere online and then send me the link in private. PM, e-mail, whatever, it all works.

~.C.S.~

[Escushion]

Wassup guys.

I've added some orchestration to "To Far Away Times."

http://www.reubenkee.com/music/remixes/To%20Far%20Away%20Times.mp3

Feedback please.

PS: Pixietricks rocks XD

PPS: Saw the trailer. Very very nice syncing of the scenes to the music.

The new version is excellent. I was critical about the other versions, but this one is perfect. Great job to you and Pixietricks.

[sephfire]

Inciting Incident mastered further ... free scratch-n-sniff sticker to anyone who can actually hear any difference from the previous version.

Orchestration and mastering ... two of my prominent weaknesses ... what have I gotten myself into? :lol:

[PLBenjaminZ]

lol here (http://www.vgmix.com/download?4630)'s something random :P

[sephfire]

Oh yeah ... new updates are always more fun when you include links, aren't they?

... yeeeeeaahhhhh ....

http://www.sephfire.com/music/inciting_incident.mp3

:oops:

[Claado Shou]

Yes, indeed, that is very random Ben. Thanks for sharing. :D

And sephfire...I honestly can't hear much difference between this master and the last. The drums seem a bit heavier, sure, and the flute seems a bit more withdrawn, but nothing much else. Care to elaborate on what was changed?

~.C.S.~

[sephfire]

reverb: UP
EQing: changed
compression: added
levels: changed


But yeah, nothing terribly noticeable.

[Claado Shou]

Alright...I've heard word back from everybody, but I've heard actual progress from everybody except for Kanjika...so I'm sorry Kanjika, but your three songs are now up for grabs.

Additionally...for all the mixers that have at least one song already partially-done but are not yet completed with anything, which is Rellik and DarkeSword, you have one more week to show me an outline, actual music, etc. before those songs are closed out and sent up for the taking.

And now, we have a deadline...AUGUST 19TH. Read the front page for more information.

So now...mixers, grab your songs!

~.C.S.~

[FM]

Wow, that 0% next to my name is embarrasing.. good thing I've got stuff on the way.

[Hemophiliac]

i'm interested in helping out, with one of the new open songs. i just don't know what they specifically entitle to be covering. they just have titles, i don't know which they are.

[Claado Shou]

Yeah, haven't updated in a while...every one of the open songs has someone on it, but right now they're still not set in stone, so names are being withheld. Just know that everyone --

EVERYONE --

is still on point. Right, EVERYONE? :wink:

~.C.S.~

[FM]

even me!

[Blake]

Word UP PLAYAZ. Just postin in the thread to see how things are doin.

[Claado Shou]

Cool beans. We got some news.

So, every song has been claimed, and they're all in the process of being done. Hopefully. End of August, finished songs. August 19th for some, a little later for others. Whatever. WORK. :)

Also, Compyfox, a really professional mixer, has offered to master the ENTIRE project previous to release...but he needs help. So he'll be releasing some instructions in a few days for all mixers to read and attempt to abide by, which will make this process much more efficient, and make the overall product incredible. So please send what he asks for - ALL MIXERS - and if you can't, then we'll figure something out. It'll ALL be good, don't you worry. :D:D:D:D:D:D

That's all I've got. Congrats to DSOP and MythNaz (plus his team of mixers) for making a great project, and go download it now! Excellent work, everybody.

~.C.S.~

[Rellik]

Hwooooo...

Well, that's certainly sort of coming up quickly...

Would August 24th be ok? That's when I'm leaving to be back in early September, so that's why I'm not asking for later :P

In case you're curious, the reason that I'm asking is: that there are two reasons that I am asking for an extension (or maybe it's not an extension, whatever you would call it). And those two reasons are:

1. Crunch time at internship, coinciding with crunch time for stuff I need to get done before school starts.

2. Philharmonik isn't here yet. Not that I expected it to be, but I was expecting the due date to be... you know... closer to

Tuesday, September 27th, 2005

than

August 19, or next Friday

Don't think that I'm suggesting I was misled - it's just that I did kind of assumed it wouldn't be so early. So I'm hoping I get Philharmonik before the 24th - this will be my first piece of music done with it (:D) ;) ( :lol: )! If I get reliable information that Philharmonik won't be here in time to fit that timeframe, then yes... I will undergo the extremely painful process of trying to bring about this arrangement via the tools currently at my disposal.

I'll have roughly 4 (hopefully full) days to spend on that, so it shouldn't turn out too badly. But not exactly ideal... it'll be a pretty gory and painful time :([/quote]

[Rellik]

You know what?

I think it's time for solo piano debut :P

We'll see what happens.

I'm going for a relatively simple piece with big chords and a nice beat, Chopin prelude style (been studying some of those lately), should be fun, or maybe will be terrible, hm. EDIT: that won't work. Cinematic type stuff is required here.