ReMix: Chrono Trigger 'Calamitous Judgment'

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The judgment of this mix was anything BUT calamitous, with a clear consensus that newcomer zircon's Chrono Trigger ReMix, styled somewhat after Dan's popular Triforce Majeure opus, is some good business. Unlike that mix, which was mostly appreciated due to having one of the best mix titles ever [/sarcasm], this one's all that and a bag of chips. First, some background - zircon's been around awhile, on #ocremix and the forums, and runs a site called SoundTempest which is self-described as "The premier online community for original video game music." - it's an interesting concept and has been steadily picking up steam. Check it out for some great original works, including many by familiar ReMixers. He writes:

"I put quite a lot of time into this and revised it numerous times with the help of the people at the WIP forum, and I'm very happy with the results. The style, you may notice, is influenced by Disco Dan's Triforce Majeure, and I think it's an uncommon style (dance/orchestral) that could use more attention."

Revision is always good. Honestly, from poetry to art to music, it's been something I've always been very bad at, and is a creative skill unto itself. Perhaps not right for everybody, but usually helps to some extent. The Triforce influence is most evident in the specific combination of pizzicato and a tight, fast breakish/hip-hop beat, along with the dramatic stabs, but there's plenty of deviation like the extended break going into the third minute, the relegated role of synths (and generally more subdued timbre as well), and of course the material itself is different - more Danny Elfmanish melody and progression, slightly demonic and at times reminiscent of Ghouls N' Ghosts. In related news I'd like to thank Judge Beatdrop a.k.a. Dain Olsen for his numerous contributions to the site both as ReMixer and formerly as Judge, as he's stepped down due to time constraints. Liontamer, a.k.a. Larry Oji, who also runs the VG Frequency radio show and helps out at the ormgas streaming radio site, has come on board as our latest addition to the panel, and had these kind, initial words for zircon's mix:

I'm so used to "The Trial in Concert" that it's strange hearing someone else arrange "Kingdom Trial" so heavily. The production's pretty nice and the Disco Dan/Triforce Majeure homage is great. Everything here really carries that grandiose level of energy and creativity. To make sure I'll remember it, you get my very first YES. [sniff, sniff] I'm proud of you, bro!"

The panel has been moving with increased speed in judging submissions, and Larry should make a great addition to the team. So a joint welcome to him as a judge and zircon as a ReMixer is definitely in order; be sure to peep their respective links and check out the ReMix, which while paying clear homage to Mitsuda's work as well as Cabrera's paves its own way with some quality and style. Good stuff.

― djpretzel