[Dean's World] Kevin D.: Chrono Symphonic

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Posted by Kevin D.:
Chrono Symphonic
http://www.deanesmay.com/posts/1202226637.shtml


   Anyone that knows me and likes me enough to pay attention to what I
   like knows I like video game music. From the smooth synth sounds of
   16bit glory to the full symphonic soundtracks of today - I love it
   all.

   One of the greatest game soundtracks ever written was for a little
   know title called Chrono Trigger for the SNES. In the heyday of
   sprite-based RPG goodness you couldn't go wrong with Square Soft on
   the Super Nintendo. Classics like Secret of Mana, Secret of Evermore,
   Breath of Fire, and Chrono Trigger were thrilling console RPG fans.

   They weren't thrilling me because I owned the Sega Genesis and Sega CD
   but my friends were having a blast. But, I'm happy to report, Working
   Designs kept me going with RPGs as well.

   The soundtrack for Chrono Trigger stands out for many reasons that are
   well known to fans of the game. The themes were memorable, simple, and
   most importantly, hummable. Frog's Theme, in my opinion, being the
   best example of this.

   There are been a number of album releases for the Chrono Trigger
   soundtrack. Some straight lifts from the game while others mix
   arranged versions of these tracks in theirs. But what I'm writing to
   you today about is something I found that I think is most unique.
   Someone has penned a screenplay of the game and sought out various
   individuals to write a score to this script. The result is: [1]Chrono
   Symphonic.

   I happened upon the release while looking through the tubes of the
   interwebz for game soundtracks. I already own a few versions of the
   Chrono Trigger soundtrack and this one seemed interesting. I'm not
   going to opine on what I think of the work because I've listened to
   only a little of it but what I've heard sounds pretty good. I'm
   looking forward to the rest.

   I find the idea of scoring a screenplay intriguing. Much for the same
   reasons I liked the idea (and result) of scoring the Star Wars novel
   Shadows of the Empire. It's not something you see very often.

   So, if you like video game music, film music, or Chrono Trigger check
   the album out. It's a free download so it doesn't cost you anything
   beyond bandwidth.

References

   1. http://chrono.ocremix.org/