We rounded up some interesting Chrono series arrangements we’ve found on the Internet recently. First up, the video above mashes up an arrangement of Chrono Trigger‘s Undersea Palace with Marc Aurel’s song “Running.” Oh, and it also features nature documentary footage from the BBC (I think there’s some Planet Earth in there… if anyone can identify the footage, leave a comment!). Among all the remixes and AMVs to be found in the world, this is definitely one worth checking out. NEXT! (more…)
Chrono Cross
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Game Music
Feels Like A Dream: Symphonic Fantasies Report
Cologne is quickly turning into the western Mecca of game music events. Over the last few years, events such as Leipzig Symphonic Game Music Concert, Symphonic Shades and now Symphonic Fantasies have centered game music fans’ attention on the old German city.
Symphonic Fantasies is the second event in Thomas Böcker’s Symphonic series, with the first being last year’s amazing Symphonic Shades. Similar to Shades, which was a tribute to the work of Chris Hülsbeck, Fantasies is a tribute to the music of some of Square Enix’s most well known franchises. While the Leipzig events were under the Symphonic banner, starting with Shades it started to have a more themed setting. With Shades being one of the best live events I have experienced, expectations for Fantasies was sky high, and the global attention to the event was unlike any concert before it.
So, did it live up to the expectations? Keep on reading to find out! (more…)
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Game Music
Game Music Mishegoss: An Interview with Gamasutra’s Leigh Alexander
Welcome to Game Music Mishegoss! This is the first in a series of interviews with famous faces in the video game and video game journalism industry about their thoughts on gaming music. Our first
victimentrant to this series is Gamasutra News Editor, Leigh Alexander. She is the writer of the very popular blog, SEXY VIDEOGAMELAND, and is one of the most accessible and present voices in the industry. We are very excited to have her aboard for this and think you’ll enjoy it, as well!What soundtracks have resonated with Leigh? Which have been a bust? And is game music an under-appreciated artform? Find out the answer to these and other questions after the jump! (more…)
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Game Music
Comic Con 2009: Video Games Live Returns to San Diego for Round 2
The crowds at San Diego Comic-Con had plenty to celebrate as Video Games Live returned to perform simultaneously with the event. The second appearance of VGL in San Diego marks the 30th venue the concert series has performed this year alone. Certainly this is a testament to the interest fans have in the wide world of game music.
You’re probably wonder what was new, so I’ll tell you. New pre-concert videos, a Mega Man segment, and the much-talked about Chrono Trigger/Chrono Cross segment all made an appearance. Overall, it was a good experience, so check out the setlist at the very least.
Our impressions of the show, after the jump. (more…)
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Game Music
Video Games Live Pulls The Trigger: Chrono Medley Added to Repertoire
If you’ve ever gone to Video Games Live, you might have gotten the vague feeling that something was amiss, namely the woeful absence of Yasunori Mitsuda’s name in the program notes. Fortunately that should no longer be a problem in future concerts, as Tommy Tallarico and Jack Wall debuted their new Chrono segment with the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony back on March 14th. Be on the lookout for the segment, as it will likely be a part of most (if not all) of their upcoming performances.
How do you think VGL’s medley compares to PLAY!’s? Has Jack Wall unintentionally jeopardized his career by demonstrating the orchestra can get along fine without a conductor? And how many “Scars of Time” arrangements is too many?
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Game Music, Reviews
PLAY! A Video Game Symphony Live! Is Alive! (Review)
At long last, it’s finally here. I won’t shy away from saying that it’s been a rough ride for those who pre-ordered this album so many months ago, but now that it’s here, hopefully it washes away the memory of those sleepless nights spent in wait. Actually, it’s a mixed bag: there are many much-appreciated exclusive arrangements here, but also many let downs in terms of overall production values.
You’ve likely been wondering about the final track list as well. Unfortunately it doesn’t look like Nintendo was on board, as the Super Mario Galaxy track that was recorded during this performance is not included. Also, some will be disappointed with the lack of Final Fantasy, but hey, I’m personally tired of the same old arrangements out there, so I’m not bothered by this in the least. The exclusive arrangements of “Crono Cross,” Oblivion, and Guild Wars more than make up for any shortcomings in song selection in my mind.
There’s a lot to talk about here, so hit the jump for our full review. (more…)
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Game Music
Yasunori Mitsuda Talks Chrono Trigger: Mysteries Solved, Clarifications Made
Chrono Trigger for the Nintendo DS is on the horizon, and while we’ve been talking about the Chrono Trigger Orchestra Extra Soundtracks pre-order bonus a whole lot, it’s about time we sit down with Yasunori Mitsuda himself regarding the title, its music, and of course the bonus CD.
I’ve always wanted to ask Mitusda about the close to 30 minutes of unused music that was unearthed from Chrono Trigger some years ago, and what better time than now with the new release? We’ve been fortunate enough to have Norihiko Hibino meet up with Mitsuda to ask him in person about these songs and their originals as well as other topics, such as his role on the DS remake and the possibility of arranged albums in the future.
Hit the jump for our interview with Yasunori Mitsuda. (more…)
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