ReMix: Chrono Cross 'Molding of Destinies'

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Chrono Cross

Finale user and arranger extraordinaire Trptcox writes in:

This arrangement came out of the blue when I started humming 'Schala's Theme' from Chrono Trigger while listening to 'Fields of Time' from Chrono Cross. To round it off I ended it on the beginning song from Chrono Trigger.

Pretty cool composite composition here, beginning simply with bass pizzicato after which a piano, flute, and a violin section join in to lead up to a full-on orchestration with lovely Joe Hisaishi-style swells (think Princess Mononoke) - very dramatic work. At 1'44" the bass pizzicato actually has a sort of cadenza, then bells and piano enter back in, followed by a rapid roll and accelerando into a very moving section with the snare pushing things forward and some exceedingly lush arranging. Trptcox spoils us with several great, fully-realized, orchestrated themes in one mix. The style of the arrangement and the transitions in particular definitely reminded me of Hisaishi's work, which is a big and well-deserved compliment. Highly recommended.

― djpretzel

Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.
This is one of the nealry 100 Chrono Cross/Trigger remixes on this site ant actually it´s one of the best in my opinion. Whenever i become a millionaire, i will gather a great orchestra and let them play this song for me! Although normally i would favour something faster, more electronic, but this one is just great!
Cya, DJMadMax

- DJMadMax on March 18, 2009
A pretty well done medley of some excellent songs, with a lot of good arrangement ideas.
The samples are well used, though The piano with Crono's theme has an irritating tap to it, and the cymbals are far too bright.
The brass near the end has an issue with it's attack, but for when this remix came out, it stands pretty tall.
The transitions were all very smooth with the exception of Crono's theme; that seemed a bit too abrupt.
Overall though, super awesome work. The strings are woodwinds are great, and I love the Chrono music. A few issues here and there aren't near enough to make this mix any less than great.

- OA on August 23, 2007
The songs fade into each other very nicely, and each one is beautiful also. This is definitely one of the most beautiful songs on the site.

- Vero on January 2, 2005
I love all the nostalgia by fusing CC and CT songs together, It really ties the games together.

- DragonFireKai on August 26, 2004
A special ochestrated piece that holds a certain place in the mind. I agree with DJP's comments at 1:44. It's a good arrangement. Nice stuff! Russell is one of my favs!

- Rapyer2986 on December 23, 2003
This ReMix is great to listen. Great piece. Recommend. 10/10

- bouncerboy15 on December 13, 2003
One of the most replayed remixes in my playlist...it's just incredible. I liked the transition around 1:40 but had no idea it was Schala's theme...nice to see it's yet another layer from CT/CC. Exceptional work.

- Isk on October 6, 2003
This is a pretty nice mix, but it isn't anywhere near your best. Most of the samples are pretty good but I have a major problem with the cymbal used (Bleh!) and the transitions are a bit jarring. But other than that a pretty enjoyable piece, but I'd prefer to listen to most of your other works, like Dragon Warrior Journey of Solitude, any day.

- Blak_Omen on October 4, 2003
Another kickass song for chrono trigger & chrono cross , this is the best remix...
So sweet , high quality samples , cannot be better :P
Thx Russell Cox for that song..

- ironz on August 8, 2003
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG
This Remix is so emotion-yanking! God Its awesome! The bass in the beginning is great and adding Schala's theme to Chrono Cross' "Fields of time" Was a stroke of genius, Kudos and Much <3 to you and your exploits!

- Arlak on May 16, 2003
Bisides loving the original from master Mitsuda, the remix Geniusly done, is probably the best anyone has ofered.
Specialy the change of rythm at the end.
Excellent job.

- gasto on May 16, 2003
guess i’m not quite the Russell Cox aficionado that other people are. maybe it’s the source material..whatever, i find most of his OCRs boring. not this though. it’s got something in it that i wish his other mixes had: an actual, physical sense of motion like you’re adrift at sea, right from the intro. sweet

- DeryckAK on May 10, 2003
rodtod wrote: Dude, whether you write music for videogame or movie, it doesn't matter. You have TALENT!

This is, again, exactly what I was going to say. This song is one of my most frequent downloads from this site. CC's theme + Schala + Crono = one baaaaad mix. :D Seamlessly done, I love the instrumentation, EVERYTHING ROCKS!

- Ingonyama on April 16, 2003
Dude, whether you write music for videogame or movie, it doesn't matter. You have TALENT!

- rodtod on April 15, 2003
A bit late now, but i just wanted to know i love it :D

- Blacknight on April 14, 2003

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