ReMix: Chrono Trigger 'No Time'
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- Game: Chrono Trigger (Square, 1995, SNES)
- ReMixer(s): JAXX
- Composer(s): Nobuo Uematsu, Noriko Matsueda, Yasunori Mitsuda
- Song(s): 'Corridor of Time'
- Posted: 2001-07-19, evaluated by djpretzel
Very pared-down sound for Jaxx, in an understated but effective ReMix from CT. The playing here on a clean electric guitar shows why Gigastudio and other emulations still have a long way to go before sounding half as good in an exposed environment. Playing, though very nice, is at times just a little rough, but in a way that adds rather than detracts from the whole, making the piece more emotional and 'raw' than if it sounded overly-produced. Drums and bass do their thing and stay out of the way mix-wise, while being high-quality enough so as not to draw attention to themselves and away from the lead. Ending caught me a bit off guard, but that was probably because the whole piece is effective enough to get you in a very somber, trance-like state. Good stuff, deceptive and deep.
Discussion: Latest 14 comments/reviews; view the Agreed w/ Turkaholic - instrumentation quality issues asides, this
is an enjoyable piece, and if a song or tune brings you joy, well,
then that's all it has to do. Happy to know this'll stay up on the
site for posterity.
- WesternZypher on January 10, 2011
- WesternZypher on January 10, 2011
The piano remains static throughout the mix, which I have to say is
a big detractor from the overall piece. I wish there'd been a
little more change-ups in both the piano and the drums (hi hat
sound is a little annoying after a while).
The guitar playing, however, is quite nice, and I love the improvisation going on over the chord structure. The melody is never too far behind, so there's always the Zeal feel (ha, rhyming) while providing some interesting new material.
I feel like this one had a good start, but the lack of change in the background is unfortunately a pretty big flaw in this. The guitar does a good job of redeeming the mix, though, and is worth a listen.
- DragonAvenger on December 3, 2009
The guitar playing, however, is quite nice, and I love the improvisation going on over the chord structure. The melody is never too far behind, so there's always the Zeal feel (ha, rhyming) while providing some interesting new material.
I feel like this one had a good start, but the lack of change in the background is unfortunately a pretty big flaw in this. The guitar does a good job of redeeming the mix, though, and is worth a listen.
- DragonAvenger on December 3, 2009
Ok, so this sounds almost like a midi with the instruments changed,
except with minor alterations. Love JAXX's later stuff, but I never
was a fan of this effort :-( .
- Bahamut on October 8, 2009
- Bahamut on October 8, 2009
It's a very good mix, it does sound dated but that gives it a very
nice feel in my opinion. I Can see how it is overlooked though, it
doesn't stand out on anything but an attentive listen when compared
to the other Zeal remixes. Still, I think that the execution and
concept were great, and the playing spot-on for what this piece
needed.
- Master_Yoshi on December 28, 2008
- Master_Yoshi on December 28, 2008
Though the instrumentation and general feel of the song remain
unchanged, there is a very emotive quality to Jaxx's guitar playing
that gives a more human face to the remix. Going from the original
melody to more free-flowing sections of interpretation is very
nice, and though I'd have proffered a rhythmic change up in there
somewhere, it's a seemingly overlooked mix, possibly buried
underneath all the other Chrono Trigger mixes.
Recommended.
- OA on July 3, 2007
Recommended.
- OA on July 3, 2007
It's funny. I [i]know[/i] this theme, it's practically engraved on
my bones. But something about the clean guitar, it makes this mix
sound different from the countless other Zeal tunes. The playing is
nuanced and emotive. Thank you, JAXX, for bringing us such a
pleasing, succinct composition.
- gregfrost on October 22, 2006
- gregfrost on October 22, 2006
Just stumbled across this on my way around the site and ... I love
it! Its just one of those pieces that you can chill out to, close
your eyes, tap your fingers and enjoy it. Thats what music is
about, right? getting enjoyment out of a piece, and this is what
this remix does for me. Thumbs up, JAXX. I dont care how many years
old a mix is, this is damned good and needs recognition. Thanks for
making my playlist a little more enjoyable n_n
- Turkaholic on March 29, 2006
- Turkaholic on March 29, 2006
^I agree, I actually taking the time to register and post becuz I
just HAVE to say how much I love and appreciate these mixes.
awesome stuff mate, we love you.
Another awesome mix
- I_Love_OC_ReMixes on December 24, 2005
Another awesome mix
- I_Love_OC_ReMixes on December 24, 2005
How many Zeal mixes EXCISTS? If someone complained that there are
alot Schala mixes would think again. However, as long as they´re
good and not an attempt to make a proof that they can do a funny
mix, I shouldn´t really care.
Ah, here we go. Very nice done of senior JAXX that has combined a wonderful piano with a cool electric bass...guitar?...anyway. I like it, I´m gonna download it, but I still cannot believe this is a 4 years old remix that´s great and that only has 4 reviews, 5 me included. Come on people, we must pull up our socks here.
Great done JAXX.
- Bummerdude on September 26, 2005
Ah, here we go. Very nice done of senior JAXX that has combined a wonderful piano with a cool electric bass...guitar?...anyway. I like it, I´m gonna download it, but I still cannot believe this is a 4 years old remix that´s great and that only has 4 reviews, 5 me included. Come on people, we must pull up our socks here.
Great done JAXX.
- Bummerdude on September 26, 2005
I must say that I'm a little surprised that a remix by JAXX, and
one from Chrono Trigger no less, has been so largely ignored by the
general public. I mean, this kind of combination is just bound to
be an instant classic. I think that, by now, JAXX has become
synonymous with awesome guitar playing, right up there along with
Ailsean and zyko. Normally though, JAXX would go the punk-rock route, but this time he opts for a calmer,
more subdued style. I think this mix does a good job of showing his
versatility and proving that he's not just a one-trick punk-pony.
Of course, as a pianist, I would've wished that he'd change up the
piano part once in a while, as it starts to get a bit monotonous
after a while, but in general this is still a solid mix that
shouldn't be missed. It's become fairly old now, but it's still
well worth checking out for any Chrono Trigger fan.
- Dhsu on December 31, 2003
- Dhsu on December 31, 2003
There's a million Zeal Theme songs on OCR, but I've got to say that
I like them all. The guitar was really clean, something that I
don't think is heard that often here, more of a dirty style is more
often played in songs remixed. Something different, definately a
nice mix.
- BigDRS on June 30, 2002
- BigDRS on June 30, 2002
Chrono Trigger 'No Time'
This mix of Time Circuits starts off with some lonely sounding piano, but is joined quickly by background percussion and backing piano, which is soon joined by guitar. The guitar playing is sort of twangy, almost plucky sounding. I especially liked the bit that starts about 10 seconds before the end of the song. This mix is in a more laid back style than most of the “Zeal Theme” mixes here at OC I think. Really well done tune overall, impressive playing, which is to be expected from Jaxx really. 3/5
- Saunders on May 26, 2002
This mix of Time Circuits starts off with some lonely sounding piano, but is joined quickly by background percussion and backing piano, which is soon joined by guitar. The guitar playing is sort of twangy, almost plucky sounding. I especially liked the bit that starts about 10 seconds before the end of the song. This mix is in a more laid back style than most of the “Zeal Theme” mixes here at OC I think. Really well done tune overall, impressive playing, which is to be expected from Jaxx really. 3/5
- Saunders on May 26, 2002
