ReMix: Chrono Trigger 'TheIncredibleSingingRobot'

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Superlative, and oh-so-creative, Star Salzman's latest ReMix is an 80's maximalist electro-pop arrangement of Robo's theme from Chrono Trigger, with original lyrics to boot. This is simply a great concept executed with talent and style, lending the sound of 80's acts like Bucks Fizz and Electric Light Orchestra to Mitsuda's work, with harmonizing, processed "robotic" vocals ala the Thompson Twins, in a semi-vocoded style. If you're not up on your 80's, think 'Digital Love' by Daft Punk. If you are up on your 80's, on the other hand, this might remind you of some of Jeff Lynne's work, particularly the score to the movie 'Electric Dreams' (an amusing bit of 80's nostalgia itself, in which a PC takes over its user's life+house after having a cold beverage spilt on it ^^) - this absolutely sounds like it's been transplanted from almost two decades ago, the suspension of disbelief is that effective. The lyrics are humorous but also work musically and contextually make perfect sense, adding yet more depth. More than being a rearrangement, like a certain other ReMix from Chrono Trigger, it creates its own world. Very polished, immaculately authentic genre work from Star, memorable to the extreme, and a huge windfall for fans of this type of track. If Jeff Lynne tried to turn Robo's theme into a fully developed song, with vocals, I wouldn't expect the result to be any better than this. Highly recommended.

― djpretzel

Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.

I absolutely love this track. I'm not usually a fan of remixes that add lyrics, but these just work so well - from the words to the type of voice used, this IS Robo singing. Every time this pops up on my randomized playlist I can't help but smile and sing along. Very fun take on a great theme from the game. And I love how you worked in just a little bit of Robo's in-game "speaking" sound effect.

- Lovely Peach on January 20, 2009

My first post :-P

I went through all the Chrono Trigger remixes not too long ago since my wife and I just finished the game. I came across this tune and loved it. It has a great beat and the lyrics fit the character. The melody is expressed really well too, both in the lyrical sections and instrumental sections. But, as I believe djpretzel said in his review, this mix has that sort of 80's new wave sound down pat and could, in my opinion, stand toe to toe with Mr. Roboto any day.

My only complaint is that, at least on my speakers, the lyrics don't seem loud enough compared to everything else and seem a bit drowned out

I listen to this on the train and its awesome

- MessagesFromEarth on December 8, 2008

Oh Robo, you're totally IN the party, man. Er, robo. Robo-man. You know what I mean.
Lucca+Chrono+Robo = Fire Zone FTW

- WesternZypher on December 7, 2008

Oh wow. This is one of the earliest ReMixes I downloaded, and it's still a favorite. It makes me laugh, dance, and sing along at the same time, and now I can't even imagine hearing the source. The lyrics are great, and I love to randomly sing them because nobody else I know even knows what Chrono Trigger is, and it stumps them.

- Lucentas on December 6, 2008

I made an account for the sole purpose of saying: "This track is awesome!"

- Skyreal on March 19, 2008

The Incredible Lisping Robot is a fun mix to listen to.

- shpladoink on August 14, 2007

it's not bad but it is just so dang noisy
in a way i prefer analoq's version over this one
just feels more focused

- Radiowar on May 19, 2007

Nice lyrics, but a little too 'wall of noise' for me.

- Fritz the Cat on April 27, 2007

Hehe, this song is pretty darned good. Although I think that my friends would question my sexuality if they heard me play this in my car lol, oh well, but damn, it sorta sounds like something of a mix of Daft Punk, Orbital and Chrono Trigger meshed together.

- HoboKa on March 23, 2007

I just gotta say, this is one of the my favorite songs I've ever had the luck to listen to from this sweet site. Thanks again for all the hard work!

- Noon on March 22, 2007

SPECTACULAR! Robo was always may favorite from the theme to his screwyness to, to the deadly light show. And this song is definately the Tribute he desrves ^_^
p.s Chrono Robo and Frog have great a triple tech :D

- AL7 on March 28, 2006

This is probably my fave mix on the site. Definitely the only one I've listened to for a half-hour straight...
You really feel for the metal guy...

- Turraken on March 12, 2006

Excellent. I think it needed the reference to the girlfriend, but other than that it covered robo's story EXTREMELY well. Also, the insult to Frog at the end was unnecessary. Take them [i]both[/i]. I'm sure they have some awesome triple tech together. I wouldn't know. I dropped Robo for Magus. The Masamune just stomped to much trash to leave behind.

- Baruch, Vampire Lord on March 12, 2006

After stumbling onto Pillar of Salt, I wanted to hear more Star's stuff. Nothing like Pillar of Salt, but I love it just as much. This is what Robo's theme should have been. Incredible stuff.

- MisterBiggler on January 7, 2006

This song rules. I'm suprised there aren't more robo remixes like this one but this one does it great justice. Great job with the lyrics too, I think it's a good take on robo's character. I think his girlfriend should have been mentioned in the song though, or like there should be a song about robo losing that pink robot (he he emo robo)... No where was I? Oh right, sweet remix a total 10 outta 10.

- Jimstander Drago on January 6, 2006

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