ReMix: Chrono Trigger 'Dignity Ark'

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There's actually a fairly substantial game music arrangement scene in Japan, but it's more decentralized. Unfortunately, whether due to language barriers or other reasons, there don't appear to be a lot of Japanese arrangers submitting their work to OverClocked ReMix. Newcomer (to this site, at least) Ryo Lion is doing his part to change that - he sent in his submission email using automated translation. While this of course results in less-than-perfect English, it's more than enough to get by, and we'd love to see others do the same, whether they be Japanese, Chinese, Russian, etc. One of my goals, once we've formalized our submission policy and content policy a bit more, is to translate these documents into some of the more common languages spoken around the globe; if it means we can get more exposure for mixes like this, it's more than worthwhile to make OCR a bit more international. Ryo writes:

"An original tune is 'Chrono', and those who compose are Mr. Mitsuda.

The sounds of the guitar are all midi.

Composition machine=EASTWEST COLOSSUS and Cubase SX 3

I hope??"

Which, believe me, is more eloquent than some of what we see from native speakers... especially that inarticulate Wingless fellow. Ryo actually uses two pieces of software that I myself employ regularly, so we've got fairly similar virtual studios. I can't sequence guitar nearly this well, though; the entire arrangement is filled with very detailed, quick articulations, across the board. The percussion, guitar, sitar, and bass alike are endowed with beautiful performances. Larry writes:

"In any case, some damn fine sequencing, and an interpretive but easily recognizable take on "Chrono Trigger". Very stylish. I wish more Japanese amateur game music arrangers knew about OC ReMix and would be willing to submit their music here. There are so many great doujin arrangers that the community-at-large has never heard of. Must be a language barrier issue, I don't know. But hopefully through Ryo Lion, we can get the word out to more talented artists from across the ocean."

My feelings exactly; if this mix doesn't open some eyes (and ears) to what's out there that most of us are missing, I don't know what would. Ryo's done an excellent job in reaching a balance between source material and original additions (mostly with the fantastic guitar soloing), and has killer production and especially sequencing/articulation techniques up his sleeve. I'd love to hear more... hopefully this piece will be well received, and that reception will make its way back to Ryo and encourage him and others to continue submitting their work here. Music is the universal language, so that should apply equally to game music, and since this mix spoke to myself and the panel, and hopefully speaks to you as well, I'd say it does.

― djpretzel