ReMix: Chrono Trigger 'Door to the End of Time'

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Through trials and tribulations, numerous release dates, and spanning three calendar years in the making, I'm proud to announce that project manager Claado Shou and company have finally unveiled Chrono Symphonic, an orchestral Chrono Trigger ReMix project. CS writes:

"Chrono Symphonic is a project a long time in the making. Starting from the autumn days of October 2004, and ending sometime in the autumn days of October 2005, it’s been a labor of love for everybody that has been a part of it. Initially designed to be the soundtrack for the long-desired Chrono Trigger movie (no, the movie doesn’t exist and probably never will), it encompasses 18 different artists' takes on the way such a film should sound in an orchestral setting, and many more on how it should look and feel."

A little more conceptual in nature, but (I'm fairly certain) no less appreciated than previous OCR site projects Relics of the Chozo, Kong in Concert, Hedgehog Heaven, Rise of the Star, or The Dark Side of Phobos, Chrono Symphonic has indeed been a topic of much discussion amongst mixers I know, and the cumulative result has been honed and refined, with some fairly extensive final mastering touches by Compyfox and contributions from a wide variety of talented guys and gal. The debut track comes in from Blake Perdue (formerly known as 'Blizihizake'), and the context/description on the site reads as follows:

"Upon arrival to the End of Time, the group discovers Lavos' origin, the interesting history of an ancient world, and much more."

There's actually a few themes covered here, in a very flowing, tasteful medley, and Blake presents a mature overall sound that, while not using the best samples in the world, achieves what suspension of disbelief is possible through creative sequencing, particularly in oscillating between ensemble and solo parts. The ReMixer self-deprecatingly writes (throwing in a play-by-play of the themes covered):

"Anyway, here is my ReMix. It's an arrangement of the overlooked End of Time theme. Although I am using basically all of the same samples as my earlier ReMix, Set Sail, it certainly isn't as linear or storytelling as many would like it to be. I tried to do what I could, but with my mediocre arrangement ability, the song will remain as spontaneous as a soundtrack done by John Williams. Actually, John Williams on PCP.

0:00-00:38 Nothin in particular
0:40-1:28 End of Time Theme
1:44-1:59 Frog's Theme
2:00-2:14 Middle Ages Theme
2:15-2:57 1000 AD Theme
2:57-3:11 Happy rendition of End of Time Theme
3:40-3:59 End of Time Theme
4:29-Ending End of Time Theme"

At only sixteen, Blake displays an impressive ability to create orchestral 'scenes' that feel right and click; this piece is no exception. Shnabubula got a chance to judge a pre-mastered version of this piece, as it was submitted, approved by the panel, and then held onto until the entire project was complete, and I think he summarized the strength of the composition quite well:

"This ReMix is a series of vignettes, no two of which are alike. They all have their own unique charms and compliment one another splendidly, keeping five minutes and thirty seconds from feeling like too long."

Great mix that does an admirable job of introducing the project and giving you a feel for what the vision was behind its evolution. Check out the rest of CS at http://chrono.ocremix.org or start downloading the torrent right now - great mix, and great to see this concept reach fruition after a long haul and a lot of work.

― djpretzel