ReMix: Chrono Trigger 'LostFragmentsofthePast'
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- Game: Chrono Trigger (Square, 1995, SNES)
- ReMixer(s): Oceanfire
- Composer(s): Nobuo Uematsu, Noriko Matsueda, Yasunori Mitsuda
- Song(s): 'Green Memories', 'Schala's Theme'
- Posted: 2002-11-05, evaluated by djpretzel
We sure have been getting some stellar first submissions lately. Oceanfire continues the trend with this cinematic arrangement that features themes from Chrono Trigger as well as Radical Dreamers. With almost no percussion, large portions of this arrangement exist as melodies over top a single sustained base 'drone', featuring dark strings, oboe, flute, bells, delayed pizzicato, piano, and a single deep bass drum 'thud'. The mood is very dark and introspective, taking time to develop and definitely leaning towards a spartan minimalism: when the base finally changes at 1'32", this makes it all the cooler and emotional. Samples used, especialy the flute, are top-notch, which greatly helps in such an exposed piece. For those with a bit of patience, this is a rewarding journey that's well-constructed and slow but intense and very direct. Cool.
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the I don't know if anyone has pointed this out already, but this
sounds almost exactly like "Under the Moonlight" from the Radical
Dreamers soundtrack. Not a bad thing, though
- a_d on November 18, 2009
- a_d on November 18, 2009
the soundscape is really good, and the samples are well used, with
maybe the exception of the super delay pizzicato strings. There are
some great effects, like the slow and subtle pitchdown of the
initial bell hits, and the flute sounds good too.
I think the issue with this mix not being more popular is that it would be completely amazing in game, but without a visual of some sort, it's not going to jump out , except to people who love the ambient genre in the first place.
There is some good stuff here, especially the string bed changes around the halfway point. Subtle and beautiful.
Not really my style out and about, but i'd be freaking out over this track if I heard it in-game.
- OA on March 17, 2009
I think the issue with this mix not being more popular is that it would be completely amazing in game, but without a visual of some sort, it's not going to jump out , except to people who love the ambient genre in the first place.
There is some good stuff here, especially the string bed changes around the halfway point. Subtle and beautiful.
Not really my style out and about, but i'd be freaking out over this track if I heard it in-game.
- OA on March 17, 2009
Ant_Sama;5707 wrote: Actually I found the song a nice change of pace for my Chrono remix collection, the slow dark melodic sound deffinatley set the mood. The only complaint I would really have with the song is how short it was. I can see something like it stretching out to be very notalgic.
True it's not a song you can have enqued in your play list and have it play through without noticing, but if you play the song on it's own it deffinatley can give you either a dark feeling that could inspire someone to write a story. I even like the heroic feeling it gives you when the flute sample plays around 1:16.
this was very well said. i agree with it all. this remix was such a nice change of pace for the CT collection... still is.
and again, yeah.. if you play it and think of it as its own, it holds its own. it really is inspiring in a sense that in takes you to a certain place... makes you think, if that makes sense.
- Prophet of Zeal on January 6, 2008
A very minimalist piece. Well done, though. It conveys the
loneliness of that middle stretch of the game. Good Job.
- DragonFireKai on March 1, 2007
- DragonFireKai on March 1, 2007
I thought this track was quite good, actually. It didn't sound
especially complex, but it was certainly evocative. The length was
ideal; three minutes is long enough for the mood to fully sink in,
but not too long to keep the interest of the listener. It's nice to
see a more ambient take on that particular CT song; I respect the
artist's effort and have enjoyed the result.
- FrozenHope on January 3, 2007
- FrozenHope on January 3, 2007
This is pretty awesome. Oceanfire def excels at minimalist pieces.
The is simple and highly emotive. The trade mark of his two OCR
mixes. I really do like the and the flow of the piece. It really
puts you another place.
- avaris on December 20, 2006
- avaris on December 20, 2006
There's one thing I like in an instrumental, and thats my strings!
This remix has plenty of stringiness for me to enjoy. I was hooked
after the first 5 seconds, and the chord changes made it a really
relaxing piece to listen to - I can imagine myself doing yoga or
something to this one xD But seriously I loved it.
- Turkaholic on March 29, 2006
- Turkaholic on March 29, 2006
It´s very depressive, like if someone just lost a battle or
something, reminds me very much of "Death on the snowfield", same
mood through the whole song, except that this song doesn´t bursts
into beats and drums during 30 secs.
Anyway, it didn´t have alot to give, this is a song that you´re supposed to listen and relax to, not dig. I liked those depressive strings that stays on their only tune through the whole song that cooperates with a nice flute , a cute xylofone and a piano that´s also a little depressive. It is beautiful in some way, if it´s yours: download it.
- Bummerdude on September 26, 2005
Anyway, it didn´t have alot to give, this is a song that you´re supposed to listen and relax to, not dig. I liked those depressive strings that stays on their only tune through the whole song that cooperates with a nice flute , a cute xylofone and a piano that´s also a little depressive. It is beautiful in some way, if it´s yours: download it.
- Bummerdude on September 26, 2005
Amazing song, it's orchestral track with synth strings give it an
excellent ambient feel. One of the best parts I feel is at 1:32
where the strings stop their drone and the piano plays the low
octaves, great transition there. 1:16 where the flute came with the
piano harmony had an excellent eerie feeling to it. This song, to
me, portrays sadness and a touch of anxiety. It almost reminds me
of something off a Myst soundtrack. GREAT JOB!!! I'm more of a
medieval composer but in my experiments in ambient music, I realize
how hard it is to get it to sound clear, to have a clear
progression of theme, and to keep it non-cacophonous. I was never
very good at ambient music :).
- skeez on July 7, 2004
- skeez on July 7, 2004
I gave this one a 5 out of 5 stars, and I very rarely give those
out. I just love dark, peaceful themes you can sleep to. For those
looking for such type of music in the normal music land, check out
the works of Steve Roach.
Using a more accurate method of scoring, I'd give Chrono Trigger 'LostFragmentsofthePast' an 9.2/10, songs like these are designed to be over 6 minutes at least.
- Dionyseus on May 1, 2004
Using a more accurate method of scoring, I'd give Chrono Trigger 'LostFragmentsofthePast' an 9.2/10, songs like these are designed to be over 6 minutes at least.
- Dionyseus on May 1, 2004
[b]6.5 / 10[/b]
Dark, moody and quiet, this song was made for people (Like me! :D ) who try to invent stories to go along with the song. If you just want something to listen to, I'd say pass, but if you're willing to give this song a couple chances to spark your imagination, go for it.
- Reynard on July 29, 2003
Dark, moody and quiet, this song was made for people (Like me! :D ) who try to invent stories to go along with the song. If you just want something to listen to, I'd say pass, but if you're willing to give this song a couple chances to spark your imagination, go for it.
- Reynard on July 29, 2003
One of my favorites. Now, I'm an ignorant fool when it comes to how
the music works, what instruments are used, etc., etc... but I'd
just like to say that this is easily one of the best on the
site.
Very quiet, very slow, very amazing...
- lord-of-shadow on June 12, 2003
Very quiet, very slow, very amazing...
- lord-of-shadow on June 12, 2003
Neat segues between Schala and the CT theme...the slow, dreamlike
quality of the mix kind of draws you in and pulls you along. The
mix is actually of pretty average length, but it seems short
because of the pace of the song. Problem is, because it seems so
short, you're kind of left out of the loop when it ends.
- Ingonyama on May 28, 2003
- Ingonyama on May 28, 2003
Wow. I thought this was actually very good. Its minimalist and
slow, but achieves such a level of mood it deserves a lot of
praise. It almost pulls you in with its depth. I like how DJP put
it, "a journey", cuz that's what this song really is. It isn't
trying to blow you away with a wall of sound or anything, it's just
a dark, foreboding, sad song. Best part: when the looong note
finally drops at 1:32. Definitely a good listen if you don't mind
the genre.
Note: I actually am not a fan of ambient stuff because I think its boring and overly simple. This song just, was good though.
- Kamikaze Noodle on May 28, 2003
Note: I actually am not a fan of ambient stuff because I think its boring and overly simple. This song just, was good though.
- Kamikaze Noodle on May 28, 2003
I don't usually review songs on this site because I don't think I'm
the best man for the job. But I just had to stick up for this
review....
I'm not always a fan of the ambient stuff, but I love the feel of this one. The subtle melody is played beautifully. This mix isn't for everyone, but if you like this kind of music I definately recommend it.
Like that other guy, my only complaint with this is it ends too quickly. Could have gone another 2 minutes or so.
- DeleriumTrigger on May 24, 2003
I'm not always a fan of the ambient stuff, but I love the feel of this one. The subtle melody is played beautifully. This mix isn't for everyone, but if you like this kind of music I definately recommend it.
Like that other guy, my only complaint with this is it ends too quickly. Could have gone another 2 minutes or so.
- DeleriumTrigger on May 24, 2003
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