Chrono Cross - Radical Dreamers (盗めない宝石) Classical Guitar

[@Iesous27]

2024 and this is still the best radical dreamers cover

[@JohnnyDarko01]

its very good but it feels a little slow compared to the real song. If you prefer the song to be a little slower I suppose its best. or just put the video on 1.25 speed xD

[@xXUnoriginalNameXx33Meygaera]

@@JohnnyDarko01I agree it is a bit slow, but the sound he is capable of with a single guitar, bass notes, chords, melody, is amazing. Almost seems impossible to make all that sound from a single guitar.

[@JohnnyDarko01]

@@xXUnoriginalNameXx33Meygaera yeah dont me wrong its a very skillful arrangement, there is no question about that

[@sciurid9159]

It is outrageously beautiful.

[@davidruegg3377]

I randomly stumbled upon this video like half a year ago, two days later I bought a guitar and midterms started, was a fun week. Since then I've been learning how to play the guitar, the first song I actually learned was star stealing girl/the girl who stole a star (depending on the translation) since radical dreamers was too hard, since then I've constantly been learning new songs of increasing difficulty while all the time seeing if I am at the level where I can play this yet. I feel like I've gotten really close lately, barres still screw me over constantly and my tempo is all over the place but it doesn't feel as impossible as it was when I started, and whenever I felt burned out because my fingers hurt or because I felt like they are too short to accomplish anything I come back here and listen, then the next day I'm pumped up for it all over again. So I want to say thank you for ruining my midterms and splitting the small free time I had even more, I'll never regret it, and you together with kabuki bear are my heroes

[@yahc2041]

That’s the spirit, keep it up !

[@SSangsen]

Now you probably playing it easy?

[@davidruegg3377]

@@SSangsen kind of, I can play some large chunks without many problems, but in the little parts that connect those chunks I lose speed and stumble a bit. I still enjoy it as much as I did when I started though.

[@bigkbcao007]

I started playing guitar about 3 years before I started learning these songs. It took me about 3 months to play it completely. Keep practicing, never give up and soon you will be able to play it.

[@jeremiahstone5285]

I've played for years and it was still hard but I normally play with my guitar downtuned a whole step and at some point just started playing it at the same pitch using bar chords and starting at open A string (G) instead of following online tabs and it flows better and sounds closer to the original I suspect it is played that way

[@bskilla4892]

The saddest thing for those that know...is that Serge and Kid will always be like two ships in the night, ever passing each other and never knowing.

[@JohnnyDarko01]

yeah such a hollow / empty ending for that game, not necessarily a bad thing but it definitely leaves a desire for resolution. We got this and many other good songs out of it though.

[@svenstevenson2245]

@@JohnnyDarko01 IMO the entire game was hollow and empty... at least from the perspective of being a sequel to chrono trigger. I hate the DS version of CT basically adding new content to retcon and "better" connect CT and CC. Among the many mistakes CC made IMO other than not fully commit to being a "true" sequel, adding 45+ mostly forgettable "playable" characters. IMO a smaller roster of 6-7 characters like in CT would have allowed them to actually create more combo techs to keep it not only more interesting but also in line with favored elements from CT. Moreover, with the extra space saved with the lower roster, they could have actually included magus either as a playable character or at least as a major element of the story... you know the story about rescuing schala... you know schala, his sister, the only unresolved plot point of CT and the one character most concerned with saving her outside of maybe the 1000 A.D. Crew... Speaking of the 1000 A.D. Crew, they even killed all of them, but not even directly, mostly implied, to include robo who was hardwired into mother brain as potentially a fail safe to prevent her from going kill all humans like her 2300 A.D. post apocalypse version had, except in CC's main story we see mother brain "eliminating traitor circuit Prometheus" Prometheus aka robo... Don't get me wrong, it was a great game, amazing music, even enjoyed the unique battle system, but also hate it as its both a sequel and not.

[@Nowyn]

@@svenstevenson2245 Yea thats what turned me off for that game, when I got to the point (and thats really near the end) where they threw in the CT characters - and they were all killed, it was like .... ok, I'm done playing.

[@4a696e]

came back after 5 years. still one of the best versions out there

[@egrs]

I have no idea why but this song makes me cry even though I've never heard before and I've never played Chrono Cross

[@boideus]

You can feel it. Radical dreamers. Dreaming of something bigger than all this.

[@ruangabut]

So that the games it is...

[@AirIUnderwater]

"Production required six months of work. After wrapping, Mitsuda and Kato played Chrono Cross to record their impressions and observe how the tracks intermingled with scenes; the ending theme brought Kato to tears." From the Chrono Cross wiki. T_T

[@naguisamai3481]

if you play the game want cry even more U_U

[@josepharrington8391]

every time

[@xStrife1997x]

There truly are no words to describe the immense feeling and emotion this track gives off. I was eight years old when I played Chrono Cross... maybe that is why it has a special place in my heart. I cry every time I hear this. The track is beautiful, and the association with my youth and innocence makes it all the more meaningful. I'm 31 now, and even my wife does not understand. She supports but she can't fathom how a video games association like this could exist, how the pieces of those experiences are encapsulated perfectly in even just one track. I can look no more fondly at the past.

[@ellim1100]

That must've been a beautiful experience. My old best friend introduced me to it and it reminds me of our young life chasing JRPGS and playing them over the house phone, having to hang-up to go online with dial-up to look up the strategy guide.

[@joseangelherrera499]

Same for me. I was 15 when Chrono Trigger came out and it was the perfect escape for all the teenage angst, social pressure and just be a kid again. My wife also doesn't understand this kind of association. Can't blame her since she grew up in a much different environment than I did.

[@REVOLVERE]

I'm right there with you brother. I was nine years old when I first played this game. I'll be 34 in a few months. Nobody in my entire life understands how much this song and this game for that matter means to me. Whenever I hear this song, it reminds me of my childhood. It's such a bittersweet feeling, knowing that life was and never would be the same after that. I don't know who you are, but I wish you and your wife the best of luck in life ❤

[@orwell9788]

I think I experienced every possible emotion I can have listening to this. Grief, sadness, hope, happiness, content, contemplative and awe. This game and soundtrack made me pick up an acoustic guitar 15 years ago. Thank you so much for this

[@GabeBars]

The japanese have some magic that some of the music they compose makes us feel longing for something that we don't even know what, but it's beautiful and deeply emotional nonetheless. Like a life we lived, but we can't remember.

[@lukenath6983]

Well spoken. Hit the nail on the head.

[@anthonycs7751]

I agree

[@mieletea]

Well said.

[@Ihatethis1Futubeowningplay]

Light, endeath , a world once seen... once apon a dream.

[@UncleJunkyard]

I love the sort-of "melancholy optimism" in this song.

[@ToastGamingVideos]

Man, this song instantly brought me back to my childhood. Such a brilliant and beautifully melodic work. Very well played and thank you for the little slice of nostalgia.

[@tak_terbendung]

Yeaah i agree with u...very miss plyaning this game

[@luvgzus4ever]

He used one guitar to play a song that usually uses two, and I barely heard the difference, real talent.

[@GlorifiedGameplay]

+luvgzus4ever I am pretty sure the original uses just one guitar, but he added the melody of the singing, that is maybe why you get this feeling ;)

[@JuicyLeek]

It's not because of the melody. The original definitely uses two guitars, but not like a duet. Instead, it looks like two guitar takes were merged into one and some of the overlap was purposely left in. This is most obvious at the very end of the original, during the second-to-last bar; you can clearly hear the overlapping guitar throughout the entire bar.

[@Darkdooomer]

You can hear it in the end of most of the phrases on the original recording, a second guitar is playing the same melody notes as the fingerpicking pattern.

[@xzanth2722]

He actually used a guitar to play something an orchestra should

[@ernesthow3795]

@@luvgzus4ever if you wanna find the tab to this song and many other great arrangements for JRPGs like Chrono Cross and the Final Fantasy series, go to gametabs.net. It's not easy to master, but as many have said, its played with one guitar

[@hassannoh8238]

I managed to play this 75% already. Thanks for the tab links and great composition. I love your playing and version.

[@AnthyLoneExoria]

"We loved so much and hated so much."

[@mhdzu9284]

2021... Im playing chrono cross this morning (doing mission to save kid) . . . Then suddenly KZbin recomend this video, :')

[@theorycook]

This is probably the best variation to date - thank you for this - I literally keep this on repeat.

[@matthewarlich670]

This is literally the best acoustic version of this song I’ve heard! Literally a masterpiece! Gives me goosebumps! Well done good sir!!

[@whythatspreposterous]

It really is!!!

[@jonnnybravo4092]

kabukibear owns these arrangement of the song

[@lukenath6983]

This is the best cover of this piece on KZbin by far. That echo is so sweet.

[@MysticShadow724]

Omg I've been waiting years for either someone to play this on guitar with me and my flute in person or to find someone online.... this is so perfect T.T bravo!

[@ilyakaryagin]

До сих пор заглядываю послушать твоё исполнение! До сих пор это прекрасно. Благодарю 🙏

[@AirIUnderwater]

It's been over 11 years and this song can still bring me to tears. T__T

[@windhammer1237]

Yeah. It does that.

[@jasonboyd5228]

It's been well over 20 years for me since I first played this game, and this song still brings me to tears every time.

[@tri-sapphire878]

Itetsuku hoshi no yami e Tsumugu inori ga Tooi anata no sora ni todoku you ni... May this prayer I spin Weave throught the darkness of the frozen stars And reach the skies above you, so far away... I love singing along whenever this song comes up on my playlist. But this last stanza definitely can get me tearing up if I don't steel myself for it.

[@ori-arts]

This is actually the video that got me to start learning the guitar

[@Jason-to5cs]

I don't know if you read comments here anymore, but this performance is incredibly inspiring and beautiful. Absolutely some of the most clean and incredible guitar playing I've ever seen. I cried. Thank you for this.

[@Ronaldo-pq3gk]

I’ve been listening to your covers for years, I constantly return, and the nostalgia as well as feels always hit me. The first time I listened to your covers I was still an amateur but you introduced me to lots of amazing songs and soundtracks as well as getting me into finger style. I always listen and remember those times where I would sit late at night trying to figure out the rhythms and chord shapes and how to transition to the next phrase. It’s really tragic that I found your channel shorty after you stopped uploading, but myself as well as many others will always continue to listen and appreciate your covers. Also wanna thank Kabukibear for making such great arrangements and sharing them with everyone, much respect to him.

[@adrienbigchild3853]

This ^^^

[@adr_iam3490]

No words to describe this genius

[@obscured.by.clouds.]

God, this is beautiful. It just aches inside. Also this gives me very strong Sun Kil Moon vibes. The particular song is not coming to mind, but Kozelek most definitely taps into the same frame. So incredibly well done.

[@gonzosensei]

Managing to play both vocals and instrumental is quite an achievement dude! Awesome job.

[@ezewong290]

Amazing, absolutely beautiful meld of two guitar parts into one. This is the best version I've ever heard on youtube.

[@GlorifiedGameplay]

What would I do without this cover? Years and years goes by, and still here I am. This means so much to me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for doing it. Tears blur my eyes I can't even see what I write.

[@Windder]

Just now discovering your channel and I'm obsessed.

[@MatthewHanson-nf3xr]

This is one of the best covers I have ever seen. Magnificent work!

[@Tanalark99]

Truly amazing talent. What a lovely rendition of an already beautiful piece. So grateful that you shared your talent with us.

[@JH-yk4xk]

I learned to play this song on the guitar when the game came out many years ago. Or at least I thought I knew how to play it. Turns out I never did Time to pick up the guitar again, out of shame. But also determination to learn this beautiful song correctly. Your playing is an inspiration to me. Thank you.

[@VickySora]

CONGRATULATIONS for being able to play this song so beautifully! It is amazing.. I love it.. and I won't ever get bored of listening to this piece. Thank you, seriously!

[@kaymanchambers9089]

me neither il never stop listening to this song same with eternity.

[@김가현-q7o]

한번 듣고 나서 이 영상이 보일때마다 항상 들어와요 가녀리면서 강한 기타 음색에서 헤어 나올 수가 없네요 좋은 음악 들려주셔서 너무 감사합니다 :)

[@김가현-q7o]

또 들어왔네요... =)

[@김가현-q7o]

몇번이고 이 영상을 봤지만 정말 너무 좋은 것 같네요 :D

[@김가현-q7o]

...=D

[@김가현-q7o]

5월 12일 8시 36분 :)

[@김가현-q7o]

5월 13일 12시 50분 :)

[@JH-yk4xk]

It still burns my soul that this video exists, in a good way bro

[@xzanth2722]

My favorite gutair player of all time

[@HarryMurrellMusic]

This brings back memories of all the hours I spent stumbling through this arrangement when learning guitar... Great job man, I enjoyed that :)

[@IkuinenOnni]

Thank you, Harry!

[@alexrcanez]

I cried with To Far Away Times, the ending theme from Chrono Trigger. Years later, I cried with this wonderful piece at the end of Chrono Cross. Yasunori Mitsuda puts all his heart into his melodies. There is no other like him, even the most experienced video game composers.

[@MyFortressConstruction]

Kabukibear. A legend in game tabs.

[@serpico096]

I just found out your channel today. Truly, you´re a magnificent guitar player. Best regards to you.

[@azmaliestylx5468]

It’s really been 6 years huh time flies by really fast

[@Shoinie]

Wow. This rendition is amazing. I don't play guitar, but this makes me want to learn!! Please keep sharing your covers! :)

[@b2rda]

Man, the nostalgia I'm getting from this...

[@Godvivec]

I've been playing guitar over a decade. No matter what, this song is the pinnacle of perfect to me. This arrangement by old kabuki specifically. It's so damn emotional. It's one of the few songs that captures the vocals into the instrument. Good job!

[@JH-yk4xk]

Still the best rendition of this song that I've found And I've searched a lot

[@JauWeek]

I want to go back in time to those days when I played chrono cross by first time

[@Manhsterz]

This song is magically wonderful, it always creates a sense of nostalgia, something lost that cannot be retrieved anymore.. Thanks for sharing

[@RetroArchive]

I'm only playing guitar for songs just like this. It's so fun to play and beautiful to listen.

[@reborndeus9194]

Made me cry man, i love you bro, thanks for this version, awesome

[@birdup6449]

I salute you, thank you for many nights of just pure chill.

[@yourfatherisgreen3838]

Chrono cross the best games on ps1. I really hope they make remake on ps4 or ps5..

[@fahadalvi9606]

Wow, talk about magical journey, what a story, what a soundtrack, what amazing characters, love the time I played and cherished every moment enjoying this masterpiece. Awesome cover by you, brought back so many wonderful memories. The time my mom was alive… loved it. :’)

[@JH-yk4xk]

Why does this video make me low key sad of how good you are every time I watch it

[@a214124215]

とても、とても素晴らしいです。 左手の動きがあまりに超絶技巧すぎて、後半笑ってしまいました…。

[@vitaminc2161]

Crazy you play this on a single guitar! Great cover!

[@EnergiA854]

Thanks a lot! I have been searching for a long time for a solo version! Very beautiful

[@UshiromiyaXyrius]

Dammit, I instantly felt my childhood memories rushing back....

[@demonchris2194]

One of the best songs i ever heard on game credits. Original is also on my phone

[@jomiar309]

Absolutely gorgeous! I'm glad youtube finally suggested this to me! You did a smashing job!

[@mavstermusic]

This rendition is so beautiful. I wish I could play guitar even half as good as you. :)

[@ruostumaton7857]

Nothing better than relaxing after work while playing this on loop :D Really good playing. Btw, i spotted that tunturi bike on the background. Great bikes. Each bike i have own has been tunturi, even the current Equillar :D

[@gbzmr]

Dang i wish this was on Spotify so i could listen to it at work lol. Well done.

[@Lukamusic81]

beautiful, you do this masterpiece wonderfully

[@na-wk8ex]

Man your tone is incredible. Sounds like you're playing in a freakin concert hall. Well done.

[@Janus-Zeal]

Je te rechercherai toujours...

[@darkfox172]

Kabukibear's version is indeed best. Great cover of my fav ost of my fav rpg 🔥

[@octavariumSK]

Best tab I've found so far, and that's quite the awesome performance too, Thumbs up and fave.

[@grieverjoe]

Randomly stumbled upon this hidden gem. This is my song! You did a very good job of playing it, both the guitar, and the vocals. Thank you for sharing. :)

[@arisorais6676]

20 years! Nostalgia!

[@Sh1znitz]

Put me at a beach, and play this song on repeat with a blunt.... perfection

[@ericbolton9512]

I love this song SOOO MUCH I learned to sing it in Nipponese (Japanese, for Westerners who may not know Japan's real name). 😍😍😭 Beautiful Acoustic rendition!

[@now192002]

I will find you...even if I have to search the world over...some time, somewhere...22 years, I'm still searching...

[@jaerivus]

No sooner than I played Chrono Cross (some twenty years ago), I had to search the web for the acoustic guitar tab. I've found some good ones-- then and since-- and I'm proud to say I've learned most of it, but I definitely always steered clear of one-man-show arrangements such as what you're playing. Having said that, your performance & arrangement were so beautiful, I felt suddenly compelled to not only comment to tell you so but to recant and tell you also that I'm sold on your solo arrangement. I'm gonna do what I can to learn to play what you've played. With an arrangement such as yours, there's no need for context, as it's already there. Compared to my "preferred" way: I'd need some chick singing Japanese, and I just don't have anyone qualified as either at my disposal. Amazing job. :)

[@Kormation]

This is inspiring. What a great performance! Love this song.

[@timbermaniac5756]

I'm always coming across things I love on yt half a decade later. I feel bad for not being around to support them when they dropped.

[@すっち-l5j]

素晴らしい…美しいです

[@BigTimeHacker]

i've listen to this song thousands of times, in many different forms..... this is by far the most accurate in speed, tempo and notes.

[@windhammer1237]

This song will live on through an age an eon and an epoch.

[@tiagoperes4265]

You have brought my dreams in real life man,i fucking loved your version,I can just imagine how good it is playing this song and feeling it in your hands, I can now die in peace,Thank you!

[@xyberninja1760]

I don't have a heart... I'm not crying,, I said I'M NOT CRYING

[@georgemathai1014]

Memories. Nothing but memories..

[@khatharrmalkavian3306]

Yet even then we ran like the wind, whilst our laughter echoed under cerulean skies.

[@fadhelgartam6840]

God.... This is perfection.... *respect for you and yasunori Mitsuda

[@KagirinaiYonaka]

Kabukibear would be proud.

[@rohancowley8669]

thats the best version ive heard bud. well done

[@armandoevil]

Such a beautiful performance!! Well done my friend , this song brings me great memories. Thank you!!

[@ericalfon1620]

can't believe this is 19 years ago..time is so fast

[@Gogmatic]

I'm at like 70% through this. I've learned a lot from this piece.

[@Fai2012]

Nice reverb effects, and nice playing!

[@shizuka3646]

延々と聴きながら眠りたいレベル

[@christiandelacruz5898]

I'm still learning the melody. Someday, I'll be able to play this rendition.

[@a4mseptian476]

All the music on chrono cross is beautifull radical dreamer

[@razegfx]

kakubibear made a great transcription, and I think I prefer your rendition (tempo seems more natural, less rushed!)

[@thomaschurch5064]

Brings the best out of me, I start missing things. ( sad ) I want to play this for my daughter.

[@rizwanahmed639]

Masterfully played!

[@krymsynrayne]

It's amazing what Chrono music does to me. It's almost a painful experience, but I love it. Such a beautiful, melancholy cover... I can't help but hum a harmony with you.

[@ericbolton9512]

Radical Dreamers is in the same Key as Time's Scar, so toward the end of Radical Dreamers, when I am singing the "oos and ahs", I love to throw in a snippet of Time's Scar.

[@jonatascristian4391]

I always will find you Serge .... KID

[@JulienDestange]

Oh my. This is really well played.

[@gaviaify]

Best cover