Chrono Trigger: Schala's Theme - Acoustic Cover || Ryan Lafford

why is chrono trigger music so good
say hello to the udu drum! this was a patreon goal thing, and ya, here's the video, it was a lot of fun to make, I really don't know what to write here lol.
Hope you like it !!
Hi, I'm Ryan! This is my channel where I rearrange video game songs in what I hope are interesting and unique ways.
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~~~Gear~~~
Steel String Guitar - Yamaha FG-412S
Classical Guitar - La Patrie - Etude
Freless Bass - Rouge Series III
Ocarina - STL Zelda Rupee Tenor
Glock - $20 toy thing
French Horn: Conn 8D
Piano: Henry F Miller
Udu Drum - Meinl Percussion ID7RB
Interface: Scarlet 2i2
Mic: AT2020
DAW: Mixcraft 8

[@Judamage]

I don’t know if you still do music, but I just want you to know this is my favorite cover of my favorite video game track to this day. There’s so many beautiful things about it.

[@seibpa]

feels like i was just digging around in the ground and uncovered a magical stone that's been buried for centuries ( or like, five years)

[@subversiveasset]

RELATIONSHIP GOALS: getting a significant other that will caress u like ryan caresses those acoustic guitar strings 😍 (this was the most G-rated goal I could think of. The others involved the drums, the ocarina, and the french horn.)

[@LavosTheOneEyedTick]

This is still the most brilliant and beautiful cover of Schala’s Theme on the internet.

[@alucardvonbelmont]

This is what you think when someone says “do it with love”. Thank you, so much.

[@ZMaine]

This is, without a doubt, the best version of this song to exist ever. I remember discovering this years ago and listening to it thinking that this was very good, and then there's the pause, key change, and a completely different feel. My jaw literally dropped and I was hit right in the feels. Goosebumps for days. This is a major accomplishment that you should be very proud of, and you deserve so many more subscribers and views from this video alone.

[@RyanLafford]

Thank you so much for this nice comment! It makes me so happy that people are still enjoying this arrangement years later ☺️

[@NekomaruArt]

I always find Schala's Theme to be hauntingly beautiful. I'd get chills everytime her theme plays.

[@ZekariusZetorian]

Ryan, dude, seriously never give up. This might be the most original cover of this song I've ever heard. You have the talent to do anything you set your mind to. 10/10 will listen again.

[@thewaterless]

I literally got chills when you brought the melody from Corridors of Time into the arrangement. Then the French Horn happened and I started crying? This is so beautiful.

[@luminaire42]

Quite a journey. I wasn't expecting to become emotional over this song, but here I am, hoping my partner doesn't walk in and need me to explain why I'm crying.

[@imustbeames3727]

This deserves way more views, as a Chrono Trigger fan and amateur musician myself this pushes all my buttons firmly

[@dkhepra2842]

I forgot why this cover in my playlist, 2:50 one of the reason. Goosebump. ❤

[@rdot21]

as soon as the guitar hit that first note i melted. thank you so much for this

[@tsugoixii4837]

Wow, Schala's theme and Corridor of time make me cry... and you choose both of them and mixed them together so brightly... many thanx.

[@RyanLafford]

+Tsugoï XXII aw shucks, I'm really glad you like it !!

[@tsugoixii4837]

@@RyanLafford your work derserve canddle, prays, goodVibes for you and your family… or money but let me be a crypto billionaire before ! … i’ve just paid my house this year, next bullrun will for all of you who boost me by any method

[@nova338]

I keep coming back to this one. Absolutely timeless

[@maio290]

I wouldn't have thought that an acoustic cover of this song would ever work. It has a different feeling for sure - but it's great!

[@gabri7viola]

Best Schala Theme Cover until now. Thanks for sharing with us! :)

[@teknoblast2063]

SO good 2 years later. I'm gonna keep coming back and commenting every 2 years until I die.

[@LegaliseShemp]

This is really fantastic, man. You've a serious talent; I'm a bit late to the party on this video but it's my absolute favorite arrangement of this beautiful song. One of the great things about making arrangements for these amazing 16 bit compositions is the technological limitations leave some room for the imagination, yknow? Please keep making videos

[@Osodjrhrb]

Thank you so much making this. I love losing myself in the beauty of this arrangement.

[@dheusta]

Chrono Trigger music + Ryan Lafford = acoustic masterpiece. LOVE. THIS. Definitely deserving of an extra sub more! ;)

[@FunbilMusic]

Gorgeous!! The more liberated bass during the second section is really satisfying.

[@rpw9385]

Bro. I just found this cover today and it instantly became my favourite cover of this song ever!!! You truly made this cover your own and the ussage of your instruments is perfected like... Just wow! Amazing cover!

[@SlyHikari03]

Nice percussion bro. Love that lil drummy boy gifted by the gods and goddesses of your patreon.

[@imustbeames3727]

I keep coming back to this because the part with the key change stabs my heart so good

[@juden420]

It really is so good man. Thank you.

[@KitWriter]

Just discovered your channel. Listened to the first 2 minutes. Subscribed. Told my wife to check it out. I'm a metal head, but my love for Chrono Trigger music far outweighs my adoration of progressive metal. This cover is the SHIZZ-NIT-. So. Thanks for making it, dude.

[@EricLTrombone]

Ryan this actually just improved my day on a ridiculous level. Thanks man :^) (Also, mad points for the Corridors of Time in there).

[@Shizukanexen]

This is such a beautiful rendition of this song.

[@exiledmonastic4650]

This is extremely high quality stuff. You're very underrated.

[@michaelstephens8855]

Very underrated. This adaptation is absolutely magnificent. Such a beautiful piece

[@mklachu]

Gorgeous

[@empyreanablaze]

One of my favorite VGM covers on the site. This one's special

[@sheldonperry7950]

Definitely the most haunting of the covers I've listened to. Incredible.

[@iMacxXuserXx485]

Just a really great, fresh arrangement. From the darker mood, to the electronic sounds mixed in, to the emotional guitar playing. Your version brings new life to the piece.

[@SabIrene]

Also, that Corridors of Time motive so good

[@MichelleOsorio]

Beautiful! Brings back memories 😍

[@StevenMorris]

Awesome~!!! This whole arrangement is such a journey

[@bryancholak7327]

Instant add and 👍 We grew up together.

[@maahtcancelstheuniverse5922]

Thank you so much for doing this. I feel what you put into it. Real heart and soul. You nailed the vibe.

[@DJ_Atlas]

Dude this gave me goosebumps AWESOME job

[@JanneSala]

This is so atmospheric and wonderful, I love it. Amazing job!

[@SaizenEX]

Thank you, it's so powerful. It really works on me, I'm inspired now!

[@rkbott]

I'm very late ro the party but damn I'm glad I didn't miss it. Masterfully done!

[@all.the.same.iProductions]

This is perhaps my most favourite VGM. Stellar job.

[@strawhat9320]

i can only imagine how long you were working on this. The Future Pirate King salutes you

[@DeniedByFate]

I think this is by far the most enchanting remix I've heard yet.

[@eucalyptus303]

One of the most creative covers of this piece I’ve heard yet. Outstanding work man.

[@ChristianRichardson]

Incredible work! 3:17 until the end was seriously amazing

[@momo-ex1gy]

I felt this arrange is like Ghibli’s movie songs Anyway,GOOD JOB!

[@dmynerd78]

Oh man the ambience in this cover. So many goose bumps

[@WebbanationX]

I love any excuse to hear Schala's theme. Found you thanks to the Ness submission to the ULTIMATE Smash Medley. I NEED the whole song btw. Thanks for covering this beautiful piece

[@Heretic1981]

I've listened to probably a couple hundred Schala covers. I think I'd put this in my top 5, great work

[@arvmeister9302]

10/10 the thumbnail has the best instrument out of them all.

[@MrStarmat]

You have such creativities! All these intruments and songs effects are incredible! Chrono Trigger is not far my best game ever I've played in life, played when I was a child - the music in that game are such good memories for me... and this cover of schala's Theme wasn't at all easy to realise if only considering is depth essence and tenderness rythm. You definitively got it! Your cover touches me deeply into my heart.

[@SungHaHong]

Your instrument collection is growing so much, it's incredible! Such a peaceful arrangement with unique percussion and instruments :) Def checking out Chrono Triggers over the summer!

[@Liquid-yj1ok]

Just found this. Very good, man. Great variation and style.

[@alphaforce6998]

I liked your version of this. The subtlety accentuates the sadness that this melody captures quite well. Chrono Trigger music is not just some of the best music ever composed, the game itself is in a class of it's own...unrivaled to this day...which in itself is kinda sad.

[@Tacticslion]

This cover is just so incredibly good.

[@Vector_U]

Awesome, just so much expression.

[@CrownlessKing88]

Spectacular! I love the mashup

[@Akanezoraa]

Simply beautiful.

[@Duhemsounds]

This is a beautiful cover Ryan

[@roinemo5701]

I need this cover in my playlist right now! please? such a good cover by the way.

[@jasminemasterss5417]

This is absolutely astounding, and probably my favorite cover of all time of the song omg, like WHERE CSN I BUY YOUR STUFF I WANNA SUPPORT

[@RyanLafford]

+ENGLAND IS MY CITY thanks so much T__T As of right now I don't have any of my stuff up for sale on online platforms, I just use Patreon. But I feel like that's something I should look into since I've had a few people ask now!

[@RoPanuganti]

Udu #2 was on point :D Awesome rendition ryry

[@user-vb6vk1ow8q]

So mesmerizing, you did an amazing job here, relistening to this periodically and always hypnotized

[@davidruttan713]

This is the absolute best

[@SabIrene]

Chrono Trigger music is soo good. I just heard Schala's Theme in game earlier today. SO PRETTY

[@JH-tk6ge]

0:40 ooooh it hits me in the feelz ASMR! Excellent work my friend.

[@lackey2954]

this is your best work in my opinion! I love this cover so much !!! :D please don't ever stop making amazing music

[@Nierfenhimer]

This was so pretty it made me cry. SO THANKS FOR THAT

[@TripleBMusic]

This is awesome! That fretless bass was the perfect addition to this song

[@nicholashughes9546]

Dude pleeeeeeaaaaaasssssseeeee do more Chrono Trigger songs, these are freshhhhh

[@amphobius]

stop being so good ryan

[@imustbeames3727]

Some say she's still out there to this very day Looking Searching

[@JamesAutonMCR]

Wow!

[@Dr.Thomas_Elliot]

I don’t know what to say. Damn dude.

[@izarr6419]

Mix corridors of time and schala's theme was pure genius

[@Splarff]

This is so unbelievably underappreciated

[@DaniloCiaffi]

So delicate. Beautiful work!

[@teknoblast2063]

This is fantastic

[@Spookhunter7]

Powerful stuff, I love it

[@gennarorusso9959]

Great rendition mate.. inspiring

[@IntegerOfDoom]

Well you just made a grown man cry., I hope you are proud of that,

[@raulmejia6953]

Just... Perfect, thank you so much this was so relaxing and peacefull

[@mannashjay346]

Lavos howl 😁 Great mix. 02:50"

[@Gbelk]

Fantastic.

[@hiwhowhatareyoudoinghereme1974]

Yo like remember waterfall from undertale? The background xylophone sounds exactly the same😂 Amazing remix anyways, it's a cool take on Schala's theme!

[@zissimoskalarrytis3865]

TMakAlpaca *metalphone

[@stavesacre1981]

Jesus this is amazing, well done! You have another subscriber.

[@JoelWhoKillz]

Why is nobody talking about the black wind howl though that was dope af.

[@blackmustard9172]

Lovely one

[@Tacticslion]

I just wish that you did even more. Such good music I just found and it's been months since you've posted. Here's hoping for more in the future!

[@CrystalDennisMusic]

This is fabulous love it so much.

[@KadeKalka]

I love your cover!! So fucking good! The way you made every instrument work together was just wonderful and the mixing (of course) was perfect. (I hate to be that one guy, but the footage on the glock wasn't synced correctly. I'm sure you've already noticed it though, so I'm sorry about that.)

[@PexeLukive]

i see french horn in thumbnail, i CLICC

[@Baughsome]

Excellent cover.

[@IAmBitfrost]

Ryannnnnnnnnn! This is awesome!!!

[@IAmBitfrost]

also, glad you got an Udu that isn't broken! It sounds great!

[@danlei88]

Whoa, somehow you've managed to get even more feeling and soul into the song with this cover. This goes to one of my favourite covers of this theme for sure! The way you play the main melody is just perfect. One tip with the video itself though. It's a bit disorienting to see you play the repeating ostinato with an acoustic guitar in the beginning, while the actual melody in the track is played with a xylophone. I'd advice against that kind of discrepancy between audio and visuals in a music video.

[@Leinarth_]

He's playing natural harmonics in the guitar.

[@ivaeradon4570]

Just found this this evening. Four words : Holy shit. So good.

[@RyanLafford]

+Ivaer Adon

[@Skyverb]

This is amazing!!