ReMix: Chrono Cross 'Molding of Destinies'
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- Game: Chrono Cross (Square, 1999, PS1)
- ReMixer(s): Russell Cox
- Composer(s): Yasunori Mitsuda
- Song(s): 'Chrono Trigger', 'Field of Time: Home World', 'Life ~A Distant Promise~', 'Schala's Theme'
- Posted: 2002-06-11, evaluated by djpretzel
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.
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the This is how the Chrono music was meant to sound. Russell has
brought something truly wonderful together here: It's a very fluid
medley of sources that evokes emotion without being overbearing.
The samples are immaculate by 2002's standards and still sound
great today.
- SubNormal J3 on March 20, 2011
- SubNormal J3 on March 20, 2011
Still beautiful. Glad many early Mixes were not purged. Who can
listen to this and not be stirred?
- WesternZypher on December 19, 2010
- WesternZypher on December 19, 2010
The origonal was just a bit more captivating then this mix was. I
still like it over all.
Its just a bit too mellow for me considering im one of those that likes the techno-ish, metal and electronic hype type of remixes :P the occasional slow track is nice...but the twist on this track is the fact its slow with alot of different catches, hypes, and change-ups. Like from 2:00-2:30 aprx it mellows out then kicks back up. not a bad touch, but I still like the origonal better.
7 out of 10
- Im_Just_Shawn on January 19, 2010
Its just a bit too mellow for me considering im one of those that likes the techno-ish, metal and electronic hype type of remixes :P the occasional slow track is nice...but the twist on this track is the fact its slow with alot of different catches, hypes, and change-ups. Like from 2:00-2:30 aprx it mellows out then kicks back up. not a bad touch, but I still like the origonal better.
7 out of 10
- Im_Just_Shawn on January 19, 2010
Ahh, this ReMix is another one of my favorites. Starts out nice and
mellow, piano and the plucked beat. Flute/strings slowly come in,
and up until 1:12 or so is just quintessentially delicate.
Then it starts building until around 1:43, and double takes you into Schala's theme, which when I first heard it, was a totally unexpected direction. The transition into it though, is perfect. I wish I could remix with 5% of this skill.
The switch back to Chrono's theme at 2:30 ups the pace of the remix, and adds some fire to it. Deftly done.
The wrapup starting at 3:02 brings it home and finishes with a chorus of hope, or so I feel it to be.
It's a feel good, happy, goin places remix that has to be one of my favorites. :nicework:
- JadeAuto on December 8, 2009
Then it starts building until around 1:43, and double takes you into Schala's theme, which when I first heard it, was a totally unexpected direction. The transition into it though, is perfect. I wish I could remix with 5% of this skill.
The switch back to Chrono's theme at 2:30 ups the pace of the remix, and adds some fire to it. Deftly done.
The wrapup starting at 3:02 brings it home and finishes with a chorus of hope, or so I feel it to be.
It's a feel good, happy, goin places remix that has to be one of my favorites. :nicework:
- JadeAuto on December 8, 2009
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
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 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
- 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
- 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
- Rapyer2986 on December 23, 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
- 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
- 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
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
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
