ReMix: Chrono Trigger 'SchalaAncients'

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Really cool stuff from newcomer Dj Cyker - sure, Schala's theme isn't exactly unexplored territory by ReMixers here, but he puts a new spin on it and does some interesting and original things with his drum track, in addition to simply building a very strong ReMix in general with an ethereal feeling to it (nice choice of effects). The pattern that basically goes throughout the entire track is played by a well chosen bell-type pad with a soft attack, and when things really get fun is around the end of the track when additional winds (sounds like a bassoon to me) join the fray ALONG WITH additional (and very cool) syncopation in the kick drum portion of the percussion track. Nothing fast or 'exciting', just a mellow, pensive vibe that is carried quite professionally. Strong first showing - I can definitely say I'd like more . . .

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Discussion: Latest 11 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.
The source is a very strong melody and this remix adds to it very nicely. Now there is an ambient and mysterious feel that is present with out the unique source arrangement. One of my favorite mixes I believe and of a great source no less, great work.

- Evil_Cronos on January 5, 2009
OA got the word I was looking for. The track overall sounds muddy. Things have too much delay or something, because at points I almost lose what's going on. There are points where it sounds alright as is, but at times I wish things were clearer.
The track is quite mellow, and it's nice to chill out to. I didn't think the drums were a bad edition, but maybe a little sudden. The original melody heard near the end briefly was pretty cool. I would have liked more of that.
Ending is a bit sudden, even if the fade was longer that would have been better. Still an enjoyable mix, despite it's faults.

- DragonAvenger on October 30, 2008
Does an excellent job of capturing the Etherial and transient nature of the Kingdom of Zeal as depicted in the game, excellent work.

- DragonFireKai on March 19, 2007
Though the soundscape is a bit muddy, and the ending is really weak and abrupt, this mix has a lot of cool stuff going for it. It has a relaxed feeling, and there are several structure surprises, including some well thought out chord changes that deviate from the original, and really make this mix unique.
With a little cleaning up of the sections and a proper ending this would be a timeless mix, but as is, it is still very enjoyable, and has aged incredibly well.

- OA on January 15, 2007
Schala - now in ghetto style.
I like the sound you get out of this well-mixed song, cool beats with a piano that sometimes shows up playing a tune for us. But according to the title Schala[b]Ancients[/b], I thought there would be some kind of ancient feel to it, like bells and strings and those chill stuff. I guess you fooled me, Cykedude.
Very good remix with alot of feel and nice cymbals at the end, this is really none too shabby.

- Bummerdude on September 26, 2005
:D Schala happens to be my favorite character! I happened to LOVE this remix of her theme!

- Faluna on October 29, 2004
Pretty chill stuff; definitely holds up pretty well nowadays. Considering that I can't stand hearing people remix Schala's theme much anymore, this was pretty cool. It's CT material, so it doesn't really need anyone's endorsement in order to gain downloads, but certainly throw your two cents in on this one, from one of OCR many one-hit wonder mixers, DJ Cyker.

- Liontamer on September 21, 2004
one of my favorites. i especially liek the piano that come in occasionally.

- SILVERWOLF on January 27, 2004
While the drums seem slightly out of place, the song is a little haunting and inspiring. Definitely a good remix.

- Elvenstar! on April 18, 2003
Some kind of synthetic wave takes on the track of the repetitive rhythm that defines and distinguishes Schala's Theme from others, while occasionally a piano does as well. It's kind of loud placed, causing some crackly distortion in a couple sectioned seconds. The underlying drum kick sounds like something used for the making of a heartbeat (but doesn't actually sound like a beating heart), but goes with the song and isn't just going "thump thump thump thump", which is good otherwise it wouldn't sound smooth at all. The constant cymbal crash at the end does disrupt the smoothness like that, however, but can sound fine if you are not paying 100% attention to the song while it's running in your playlist.
I would be lying if I said there weren't better sounding versions of this song, but don't leave DJ Cyker out in the open, he might just come around again some day.

- AnotherOneBitesTheDust on February 15, 2003
Chrono Trigger 'Schala Ancients'
Schala's theme is one of the cooler tunes on the CT soundtrack. And this remix does it justice as far as I'm concerned. Nice calm cool track here.
Not fond of the drumwork that appears later in the song.

- Saunders on May 15, 2002

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