Chrono Trigger the Musical - The Hero's Grave

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Track 52/60 in Chrono Trigger the Musical
With Cyrus' cape, taken as a trophy long ago, back in Frog's hands, the warrior goes to his master's gravesite to pay his last respects.
Credits -
Music by Yasunori Mitsuda and Nobuo Uematsu
Orchestral Remix by Malcolm Robinson ( / malcolmrobinsonmusic ) ( • Chrono Trigger - At th... ) ( • Frog's Theme )
Frog: Darby Cupit ((waveformvoicea...) (bit.ly/DarbyCupit)
Cyrus: DBGreece ( / dbgreece )
Masa and Mune: Invidebit ( / @carriecorecc )
Art by Juno (bit.ly/JunoSongs) and Kylie Ann ( / kolormixstudio ) ( / dreamsveon ) (kolor-mix-stud...) (www.tumblr.com...)
Art (Without Music) can be found here: www.dropbox.co...
Mix by Marc Gardner
Mix: drive.google.c...
Lyrics by Alex Beckham
Footage by Suraht ( / suraht )
Outro Music: Memories of Green Orchestral by Fenix Ark Angelus ( • Memories of Green Cove... )

[@FennecWitch]

It was nice to hear The Bottom of the Night used again to reflect Frog's sorrow at losing Cyrus. And another, softer reprise of Frog's Theme to inspire him and reassure him that he can do this! And Frog singing his theme again, triumphant in his knowledge of what he will do. I love how the game has these sidequests to complete each character's arc, and this was a perfect representation of Frog's arc here.

[@levicuchna7980]

You took the words right out of my mouth.

[@toxicradiation7485]

Also I want to appreciate the progression of Frogs theme through the musical. The first time we hear it Frog sings alone, in the reprise it’s Cryrus who teaches him “the hero’s way,” and here, the final time, they sing together as true heroes.

[@LavosTheOneEyedTick]

A little bit funny that with these recent reprises of Frog and Robo’s themes, they also appeared at the olympics as well.

[@tentales10]

What appeared at the Olympics?

[@LavosTheOneEyedTick]

@@tentales10 Orchestral renditions of Frog’s Theme and Robo’s Theme

[@GlitchedRed]

Gotta love Japan

[@israeltheirrelevant678]

I heard Proof of a Hero from monster hunter as well.

[@tentales10]

@@LavosTheOneEyedTick I have no words....

[@maugos]

Glenn: Cyrus... Cyrus: Glenn, my frie-WHOA! What the hell happened to you!?

[@firefly5934]

_You see, it's funny cause he's a knight, and you wouldn't expect him to say that._

[@nanoman8]

​​@@firefly5934 if you know real medieval history that would be the first thing he would say cause he is a knight

[@toxicradiation7485]

Disappointed Magus wasn’t in he party to awkwardly watch the man he turned into a frog talk to the ghost of his best friend whom he killed. Maybe it’s for the best lol

[@shinraset]

I could see this as awkward gold!

[@dragon1130]

@@shinraset Cyrus: Glenn, thank you... For, wait...why is Magus still alive, and by your side! Frog: It's a long story Magus: a very long story. Thousands of years in the making.

[@ScorbunGame]

Magus- (Is standing in the corner.) Just ingore them, just ingore them, why are they singing?!"

[@shady7919]

Unfortunately nothing happens if you have Magus in the party during this scene

[@anexplosion5436]

@@shady7919 I think he turns away from the grave, but that's kinda it.

[@calemx1637]

This was such an amazing song from frogs sadness, and regret. Eventually turning into strength and determination when realizing how proud Cyrus really was of him

[@Marshadow01]

The first part is so sad, with cyrus grave painting him as a fool for trying to stop magus, And frogs mourning his fallen friend. Darby did such a good job with frog here, he sounded like he was actually crying while voicing frog. And the way frog reconciles his guilt over cyrus’s death is just beautiful, and cyrus joining in on the ‘that’s the hero’s way’ part was excellent. And the way you showed his grave is changed to show the hero cyrus truly was at the end is just perfect Everything about this is just beautiful, 11/10.

[@TheAdvertisement]

Cyrus telling Frog that Frog's twice the warrior he could ever be has me in _tears_ man.

[@ravenf6]

Dang it, I was not prepared for this double-whammy of the feels, today. But after hearing Frog's theme in the Olympics opening ceremony, a few days ago, I wondered when we'd see this sidequest. :) I can't help but feel that one dislike is Magus, and partly why he was a no-show here. XD

[@israeltheirrelevant678]

So I wasn’t hearing things during the ceremony. That’s pretty cool.

[@that_dude_over_there]

Couple more from the fiends who hate the humans

[@saphiriathebluedragonknight375]

I head Robo's too!

[@CyberAngel573]

I'm not crying ... I'm .... casting Water2. That's all.

[@xenahortx3408]

at least yu are not casting flare from the emotion of Lavos being Masamune'd

[@jancesoltero5007]

Really make someone cry and brings sadness into your heart we all fell with frog felt weather is losing a friend, someone close to your family OR or even true love we all lost someone dear to us.😥😢

[@TBoneTony]

This is a beautiful version of Frog's song. Listened to this song at the Tokyo Olympics during the Parade of Nations, so this theme is fresh in my mind.

[@matthewdinode]

So, cutting a mountain in half was only half power, huh?

[@RomLoneWolf23]

Now it can cut down a WHOLE Mountain!

[@athfcoz]

Anyone else hear Frog's theme during the opening ceremony at the Olympics?

[@SquishyPixelz]

Yes! It was awesome!

[@lauralima862]

@@SquishyPixelz WHAT?! O_O

[@GunslingerGilder]

I missed Frog's, but I definitely heard Robo's at one point.

[@deamongimli]

@@GunslingerGilder Robo's played at least three times. Pretty sure the same can be said of Frog's.

[@KenDaKingArrives]

Dammit I didn't watch, so I missed it! 😭

[@KenDaKingArrives]

As dissapointing as Magus' absence from this is, this was still as good as I hoped it would be. To end Frog's arc like this, oh man the feels!😢

[@KenDaKingArrives]

@James Huddleston But he didn't die, not even in this musical, he was spared. In the end they wrote in Frog turning back into a human anyway. I only expressed dissapointment that he wasn't in this clip.

[@jancesoltero5007]

Yeah both of your comments are right I literally cried when I heard the song and I played it 10 times back to back!😭😢

[@Lurdiak]

He doesn't really have anything to contribute if he's there in-game either, which makes sense since he's an optional party member and this is an optional quest, giving him dialogue would've been very low priority. All they do is have him sort of look down as if he's ashamed of killing Cyrus while the scene plays out. Magus is a very closed off character and even in the best possible ending he doesn't exactly achieve redemption, he simply continues blindly chasing the hope of bringing his sister back, so it's in-character for him to have nothing to say when faced with his past sins.

[@joeylumbley]

I was amazed that Robo’s and Frog’s themes were at the Olympics

[@Eagleknight815]

You did this Justice!!!! To see Glenn from childhood to warrior to honored knight.....oh thank you! Thank you so very much!

[@QueenCreeps]

Dead bro helping his frog bro. Best relationship ❤

[@KenDaKingArrives]

Cyrus was more than his best friend, much more. Truly, the relationship between a man and his mentor/big brother/father figure is one of the most important relationships in his life, even today, in this era. Not even death can end it completely.

[@QueenCreeps]

@@KenDaKingArrives Honestly, I want to see more of this kind of bond in stories, it's really emotional but empowering.

[@KenDaKingArrives]

@@QueenCreeps There are others, but they don't hit quite as hard in the feels as Frog and Cyrus do. For example, we got it in the original Star Wars movie trilogy with Luke Skywalker and the deceased Obi-Wan Kenobi who later returns as ghost, at will, to continue guiding Luke. Final Fantasy 6 gave main character Terra (yes I am referencing a woman this time) a life-changing exchange with General Leo who quickly took a liking to her and promised to talk with her more before he *spoiler alert* died shortly after due to an ambush by a powerful enemy, but his advice and compassion for her need of help in finding her way (it's complicated) changed the trajectory of her life and she always mentioned him by name when thinking about that critical point in her history. Final Fantasy 7 gave us this with Cloud and his relationship with Zack Fair and all that he did for Cloud before he died with his final act being gifting him the massive Buster Sword that he uses at the beginning of the game. I can't think of a more current game or movie series at the moment, though.

[@WhiteTiger950]

Chrono Trigger is full of so many moments, so many stories, each of them could be a game in themselves but they packed them all into one game. There's so many you forget some of them, but watching these musical numbers makes me remember more of them again. Such an amazing game Chrono Trigger is. Such an amazing game.

[@Wildshadow1196]

This track DEFINITELY made my eyes water. Darby Cupit does a beautiful job with both the singing and the voice acting: you can really feel his regret and sadness when he's visiting Cyrus' grave and talking to his spirit. It makes the triumphant reprise of his theme at the end all the more impactful, and the duet with Cyrus was such a nice touch! Like ToxicRadiation's comment said, they're singing as true heroes now: Glenn can be/feel like an equal to Cyrus instead of his underconfident sidekick. DBGreece and Invidebit did an amazing job as well with their parts. Bravo on all fronts, and I look forward to the next piece!

[@DarbyCupit]

Thank you so much for your kind words. 🥺😊

[@Wildshadow1196]

@@DarbyCupit The praise is well-earned, so no need to thank me! (Though it's still appreciated, of course.) Keep up the amazing work!

[@MarcusWolfe]

Wow, I really love this part you guys created. For all the bravado and strength Frog constantly exudes; we only see and hear him being meek and like a kid once during the reminiscent scene way back when! Otherwise, we always see his "gung-ho" persona! Now back at Cyrus' grave, he's gone back to being that young man who used to doubt his own skills and confidence. He becomes his true self, a self that he clearly only feels comfortable showcasing when beside Cyrus - or in this case, his grave. No where else in the game does he act like this. To then add in the voices to really give the characters their individual emotions, that feeling really comes out ten-fold than it did without voices. Especially since now we can hear how tender and hurt Frog is at this moment compared to his usual self. You guys never fail to amaze me with your vocal talents, both in song and in speech!

[@rayquazathenoodledragon9630]

The Frog theme is really fitting with this time

[@GollyJolly]

2:42 that shot is awesome!

[@BuckmeisterSupremeWithCheese]

Stupid sexy Glenn

[@kylestubbs8867]

Yeah… but the mustache is a bit distracting. I don’t think he had one at any point before or after his transformation.

[@KenDaKingArrives]

@@kylestubbs8867 I guess the artist wanted to portray him as looking a bit older than in the games/anime cutscenes, since he was still not actually a knight but still a grown man when they faced Magus and got Cryus killed, then 10 years passed until the events of the game. Or, since it's the Middle Ages, the artist most likely wanted a more realistic look (for the time period) for the probably 30+ Glenn.

[@FabulousJejmaze]

It's so nice to see this updating consistently after the long hiatus. I love this so much. It's amazing to experience a reimagining of Chrono Trigger after all this time.

[@princeblackelf4265]

Thank you, I needed this. Also extra special considering you're uploading this a couple of days after the Tokyo Olympics ceremony that played Frog's theme at one point

[@jonathancosta9792]

A perfect combination between the wonderful soundtrack, lyrics and art. The whole musical is amazing.

[@darsessalgnus2950]

No, you can’t do this again. I almost cried again. I love how depths of night was so negative because everyone was sad, and this reprise was happy. I love Frog’s theme reprise in this, and Cyrus singing it was so cool. DBGreece does a great Cyrus. Plus, I love how Masa and Mune appear in a funny way in such an emotional moment. Invidebit gets a 10/10 on voicing both. Also, to end this comment, Darby, how can your voice can be so beautiful! First a skeleton, now frog, and also a crazy bird (a hat in time confuctor) and Alex with the lyrics was so beautiful! This is definitely 1000000000/10. Anyways, I’ll end this comment. Bye everyone

[@that_dude_over_there]

ITS PULSING WITH STRENGTH!!!!

[@alexorsomn]

Darby is always doing great but DAMN- those are the feels

[@pensukatheknight]

i swear to follow the trail you blazed

[@pensukatheknight]

i swear to honor you everyday!

[@pensukatheknight]

fight for what's right, the path of the knight!

[@KenDaKingArrives]

@@pensukatheknight Glenn: That's the Hero's... Cyrus: That's the Hero's... Both: That's the Hero's way!

[@CyanicCore]

Fight for what's right, the path of the knight, the Hero's grave! *Despite writing this as a joke, perhaps it's not so inane. It may not fit Cyrus or Glenn particularly well, but plenty work for the way they'll be remembered. Even Chrono says "I'll write my name in history."

[@MastersofWorlds27]

*sniff* .....I'M NOT CRYING YOU'RE CRYING!

[@ElvenRaptor]

I'M NOT CRYING! I'M TEAR-BENDING!

[@sakura_pop_soda1627]

I'M CRYING THIS IS RELATABLE AND AWESOME!!!!!!😭💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙 CAN I PLEASE DO THESE SERIES OF CHRONO TRIGGER IN MY DRAMA CLASS AS AN ASSIGNMENT???? PLEASE AS A HUGE FAN OF FROG'S VA.😭😭😭😭😭💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@Threnor_Goldbeard]

This is majestic, great work

[@jaredwalley5692]

No joke, this made me cry. You done good.

[@WizardChefCouncil]

I have no words.

[@KxJin]

Huhuhu ;; This gave tears in my eyes. Amazing job as usual!

[@1995mayura]

every time i see frog-related content with CT, one thing i always wished was expanded on in CT media was any kind of friendship between frog and marle! :( i get frog is supposed to a knight to leene, but it'd be interesting to explore some friendship or dynamic between them, since marle is a descendant to leene! i always have to rescue marle first before saying bye to frog in any playthrough for frogs "the resemblance really is uncanny" line maybe that can be explored in marle's sidequest song? but i do appreciate the letter leene leaves for her........

[@kingme1313]

we're so close! 8 more weeks until all the songs are done. Not only that we have the full musical coming. It's been a long road, and there is still so much more ahead. I'm proud to be hear to watch it also why must you make my heart hurt from a frog T_T

[@fishy071]

I liked how you had "Depths of the Night" here again. It sounded better when only one character was singing it. You managed to make this scene a tearjerker as it was in the game. I also like how you had both Cyrus and Frog (or Glenn) singing together. I wish you had Magus in this scene. It would have been interesting to see how you would have him say and react to the one he killed.

[@KiguFFXI]

Again, just amazing art and lyrics

[@xpepsimanxcr]

Oh how I love these so much. A day will come when you are finished making these videos. I hope the day never comes lol ugh 😫

[@AntroDelDrago]

Really epic!

[@GCJACK83]

In the DS release, Cyrus goes as far as to tell Glenn to his face that if Glenn just applied himself, and believed in his own skills, he could surpass Cyrus. The man pulled a Kamina moment long before Kamina existed. Beyond that. clearing all the rooms and repairing the North Ruins converts them into The Hero's Grave.

[@anikacurry2550]

Gotta say chrono Trigger musical cover hero's grave is very beautifully written excellent job bravo magnificent encore encore 👏 Man in the internet glorious just glorious keep up the good work .😸😸😸🎤🎶🎶👏🎤🎶🎶🎤

[@kaykansan9135]

I now worry about the lenght of the full package

[@bouncingdynamo3968]

Mustachioed Glenn. I like it👍

[@raymondchapa2039]

Great video

[@pensukatheknight]

Thanks

[@topfranluis1]

This one made me cry

[@number16kelbax]

Here rests Sir Cyrus. He fallowed the path of the knight until.his dying breath.

[@erickleonardo5334]

Perfect

[@qwefg3]

Got to love some of these side quest songs.

[@alucard4860]

love your songs. think after chrono trigger you might do crono cross?

[@kylestubbs8867]

Good heavens, no. Why canonize the happy ending override?

[@petemize]

If only we could mod all this material into the game.

[@Ilikecatsismychannelname]

Short and sweet...

[@ShnoodleMc]

Is anyone gonna mention that Frogs theme played During the Olympics? Just me? Aight

[@darktron95487]

I think everyone noticed... And that was AWESOME!!

[@ravenf6]

I heard Robo's theme was in, but Frog's was a real surprise- needless to say, I couldn't help but hear the lyrics for 'the hero's way' in my mind. Suffice to say , a few tears of joy were shed.

[@LavosTheOneEyedTick]

Frog’s and Robo’s both, yep!

[@seth2111]

wait what? Any videos of this?

[@kylestubbs8867]

@@seth2111 Yep. Frog: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIi9nYeAm6qcibc Robo: kzbin.info/www/bejne/an3CfIh4n56Geac

[@MrNightsear]

hope to see Marle's side quest in the musical.

[@Mightymajin]

I don't know what it is, but I LOVE Frog with a mustache

[@deandresinclair]

It was very sad 😥😞😢

[@thisnameisuntaken]

Historians will say they were very good friends

[@SebastianRodriguez-kd8ze]

Just for ask, can you do one of the monster hunter, but the monsters themes like i don’t know, glavenus, rathalos or another type?

[@saphiriathebluedragonknight375]

YES! Monster Hunter has such an amazing sound track!

[@pensukatheknight]

thats the heros way!

[@ShadeMeadows]

*G O B L I N S W O R D*

[@sakura_pop_soda1627]

If you're going to do a Chrono Cross Musical, I gotta warn ya, the saddest part is that Lucca already died.... sadly but the osts are good than the gameplay in my opinion.

[@omarpikm2101]

OOOAOAAAAAAHH

[@jaeheealbertchoi4920]

I would like to think it was magus that rewrote the gravestone's writings by resculpting it with magic. If not out of apology or respect, but at least to improve upon the team's morale.

[@danewillis263]

2:37 that’s what she said.

[@markloutoal1766]

song cover idea: open up your eyes

[@Master-Works]

I want the Tiki Tak Tribe

[@wladskyzo3532]

Heros will win the day and I Wladimir Christian will save this world of Gaia

[@KawaiiNeko333]

Here's a challenge for you as not just gamers, but musicians. The soundtrack to Blasphemous, with songs not just in English, but Spanish as well.

[@여우황녀]

형 한국어도 필요해

[@averagecanadian1510]

I think the undertale music videos were the best

[@darsessalgnus2950]

As much as I love the undertale ones, give a chance to this ones. I don’t know which ones are better

[@IWillSmiteYou]

Not gonna lie, Frog's mustache caught me off guard, but man am I so happy I saw it.