Chrono Trigger - World Revolution (Orchestral Remix)

Album now available. "Chrono Trigger: Orchestral Selections Vol. II"
The album contains the remaining 15 of my 30 Chrono Trigger tracks. In some cases, I redid the album versions with better sample libraries and fixed some problems. The most noticeable improvements are in Boss Battle 2 and Undersea Palace.
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This my 30th and final Chrono Trigger orchestration. It was a pleasure to work on this project over the past few years. I'm really grateful for all the support that I've received since starting my KZbin channel and I look forward to producing more content for you guys this year.
Video Game: Chrono Trigger
Title: World Revolution (世界変革の時)
Composer: Yasunori Mitsuda (光田康典)
Orchestration: Malcolm Robinson
Software Used:
Cubase 7.5
EWQL Hollywood Strings (Diamond)
EWQL Hollywood Brass (Diamond)
EWQL Hollywood Orchestral Woodwinds (Diamond)
EWQL Hollywood Orchestral Percussion (Diamond)
EWQL Hollywood Harp (Diamond)
EWQL Pianos (Platinum)
EWQL Ministry of Rock
EWQL Stormdrum 3
EWQL Silk
EWQL Ra
Embertone - Friedlander Violin
Embertone - Fischer Viola
Embertone - Crystal Flute
Samplemodeling Brass
8Dio AGE
8Dio Adagio
8Dio Claire
8Dio Majestica
8Dio Aura Studio Percussion
NI Massive
NI Rise and Hit
NI Action Strikes
NI Studio Drummer
Leeds Town Hall Organ
Impact Soundworks - Resonance Emotional Mallets
Impact Soundworks - Plectra 2
Spitfire - Albion One, Iceni
Best Service - ERA Medieval Legends

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

This my 30th and final Chrono Trigger orchestration. It was a pleasure to work on this project over the past few years. I'm really grateful for all the support that I've received since starting my KZbin channel and I look forward to producing more content for you guys this year.

[@ciromauriciodecristo1517]

God of war next! Man you're really talented congrats

[@DeusExMachinaX8]

I completely agree with a Super Metroid remake. I'm positive that you can make a great soundttack sound epic!

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

I wish I could cover Super Metroid, but Nintendo-owned franchises are almost impossible to license for cover albums. Until that changes, I'll be sticking with Square-Enix's soundtracks.

[@lucasgill7819]

Maybe Front Mission: Gun Hazard? Or any snes Battle Ogre?

[@Kydrou]

maybe get togheter with the guys from Shinesparkers? They always do Metroid covers

[@KayKwasa]

The battle against Imperfect Cell was pretty awesome

[@dragonjames4500]

If this is a joke. It failed.

[@cristobalgonzalez324]

Awesome? Nah, lt was PERFECT

[@finalhazard883]

You forgot Frieza.

[@wallymeatson4430]

Yeah, it was very coo-wait a minute...

[@dragon1130]

Vegeeta/Magus: I don't understand. How can you be semi perfect. Your either all perfect or you're ot me. Semi-Perfect Cell/Lavos: oh you think you're cute Vegeeta/Magus: B!tch I'm adorable.

[@Robeadactyl]

See, that's the best part of time travel; to us, malcolm has been gone for months, whereas to him it was but a mere moment

[@afrodude4782]

Why do I hear Thanos' voice when I read this??

[@amandawillenbring4294]

My 12 year old daughter is playing through chrono trigger - we played it together when she was about 6, and she decided to start trying some games on her own this summer. She's (again) in love with the music - I am so excited to share Malcolm's music with her when she finishes the game!

[@TexasWench]

You're lucky, I have two girls who show no interest in RPGs at all. I have a two year old son that I hope, one day, I can share the classics with, and hopefully he'll appreciate the music as much as we all do, which is truly some of my favorite ever.

[@palientologist]

I don't think there is a better example of "dueling soundtracks" than this song in gaming history.

[@TheAdvertisement]

I love how this song blends Lavos’s theme and Chrono/your team’s. The organ is still there, though not as loud and up front as in Lavos’s theme, so it doesn’t overpower the underlying melodies. Then the brass picks up with the triumphant hero’s theme, before switching back to Lavos. Then at 1:21 it switches between strings for the Main Theme and the off brass and strings for Lavos’s theme. It’s an epic battle between each side, even the song reflects it, and you have the mode of the song change so week with each instrument’s style. Meanwhile the underlying, quick moving melody reflects how you’re constantly switching through time. So awesome. I’m glad that you chose this as your last orchestration.

[@TexasWench]

I really never noticed that until I read your comment. Great catch!

[@Juggalo972]

Dude you've never disappointed and this is THE best cover of this track, from Square's Dream Project in the 90's. Thank you for this and your work on these covers!

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Thanks! I'm not familiar with all the other covers of this piece, but I'm glad you like it.

[@Kydrou]

Oh, yes. I have listened to over 15 diferent covers and mixes, and this is the best.

[@blara2401]

I screamed all around my house at this notification from the heavens ! I had been expecting this remix for months and months - it was bound to come. And it's finally here ! Thank you, Malcolm, thank you once again for your skill and dedication - and thank you for finally making this happen.

[@UltraJerky]

Did notifications rain from the heavens?

[@growen6474]

0:36 is my favorite part for some reason. Probably just because it sounds so heroic.

[@teykoval2939]

Yea the brass man it hits hard!!!!!

[@SNES-4-LIFE]

Absolutely the best part

[@Xaio30]

Yep. You did it. In my opinion this is the most difficult track to get "right" and you absolutely nailed it. You absolute Lord.

[@Epsilon954]

HE DID IT! THE MAD LAD DID IT!

[@Nitram4392]

The title is fitting if you think about it. As the planet in as it was dying its "life" flashed bovore its eyes and it opened the gates in an desperate attempt to save it self and summoned Crono and his friend, the greatest heroes that ever existed. They are the embodyment of the planet throwing everything it has at Lavos to rid it self from the parasite that is tormenting it. "The world is revolting/world revotution" But I'm not a good with analysis so maybe I'm overthinking this.

[@applesandgrapesfordinner4626]

That's a good analogy, like the body's immune system fighting back. In fact, the mentions it a few times were they believe an "entity" is determining their destiny.

[@applesandgrapesfordinner4626]

@Lavos A valiant effort, but the future refused to change

[@LancerkingNoel]

Was the planet acting like a conscient being in the mind of its life forms trying to find a solution to prevent his destiny of demise? (Flah back to marle saying "I refuse to believe the world ends like this") 3 individual from year 1000 learned the world would be destroyed 999 years in the future, long after they and all their beloved ones perish but they don't selfishly think only of their lives, they want to make sure the future is still a nice place to live. Just like them all party members are people (and a robot) whose present is not the moment the world ends. But they decided to prepare themselves and travel to different eras in search for a solution as the single ray of hope of the World saying "no" to it's death

[@danieldeoliveira.P]

Imperfect cell theme

[@Janus-Zeal]

Dégage avec ton Dragon Ball.

[@ikagura]

@@Janus-Zeal Same artist did the designs.

[@AMcGrath82]

Gives me chills. The entire world for all time fighting against the force that preyed upon them. Perfect for a final confrontation.

[@matthewgillis393]

You are aware that Man on the Internet used this orchestral mix for his World Revolution song of Chrono Trigger the Musical? It’s what brought me here :3

[@BlueSavior25]

Yes! It's finally been released! :D Malcolm, thank you for time and effort into making these awesome covers of Chrono Trigger music over the years! I've listen to practically every single song cover in the Playlist for Chrono Trigger and some other songs outside the games that present in your channel! With the release of World Revolution, you did not disappoint! Once again, thank you for your time in making these covers and best of luck to your future projects, I look forward to it!

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Thanks! I appreciate the comment and I'll do my best to put out content consistently this year.

[@Xorcrupt]

Wow I'm a week late seeing this lol. Welcome back! As for the music itself, THIS is what every re-orchestration should aspire to be.

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Thank you! It's good to be back and making content.

[@ArkKenisai]

Just got in to work and see a notification for new Malcolm Robinson song on KZbin... it's gonna be a good day!

[@GoldiePanda]

We rejoice as god of music returns

[@filipeguerramacedo8252]

Trilha sonora espetacular desse jogo, ainda mais tocada com maestria

[@joshuapatrick682]

Awesome track, a testament to the original that this sounds almost identical!

[@NicoTheCinderace]

"NOT GAZING INTO YOUR NIPPLES! IT BURNNNNNNNNNNNNNNS!" -Chugaaconroy, 2019

[@augustinnch]

I don't know, and won't ever know, if you will read this comment but I will do it anyway. You're the only one, with Yasunori Mitsuda, who were able to catch exactly the right feeling of the song and make me fell (in a way) that there song are ameliorated and created for a remake ! Thanks for all the memories you brought back, keep up the good work ! Ps: I'm also a music producer (btw just a amateur), but I can imagine the times you spent on this and it's crazy...

[@JPerridew]

The back and forth of the melodies, feels just like the fight itself. Surges of desperation and hope.

[@ShaneEdgewind]

I thought KZbin was pulling my leg for a second. Welcome back! Thanks for another fantastic submission from Chrono Trigger! Here's hoping someday you have a change of heart and make a Volume 3. There is more than enough source material worthy of the Malcolm Robinson treatment waiting in the wings. No one does it quite like you.

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Thank you! I've actually been thinking about making a Volume 3, but it's a tough call since I've already covered all my favorite music from the game. If I do it, it'll probably be after I finish making a Chrono Cross album.

[@ShaneEdgewind]

The only must haves I can think of that are missing are The Hidden Truth, People Who Threw Away the Will to Live, and Underground Sewer. Maybe Lucca's Theme or the Gato song. For some reason I thought Underground Sewer was already in the playlist. Those are just ideas for if you take an interest in revisiting CT down the road but there are probably quite a few more too that slip my mind. Until such a time comes, I'm looking forward to what you can do with Chrono Cross. Thanks again, though. Your dedication to faithful reproduction ascends the soundtrack several tiers.

[@Marsproject11]

Is it normal to feel a rush of pure hype when those horns finally kick in?

[@nickkrasny1562]

Got this game in 2016 on the DS and I’ve not found a single game that tops it. It’s the best game of all time. The music, the story, the characters and the environments are incredible.

[@KalibreSteelblast]

I've played better. ... But not many. It's still in my top 20.

[@Loner098]

How about Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story or Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling? They may not be as good as Chrono Trigger, but they sure as hell were something.

[@nickkrasny1562]

@@Loner098 bowsers inside story is another one of my favorites!

[@greencupofdeath]

BEEN WAITING FOR THIS. THANKS

[@drakearmstrong2078]

This is so amazing, welcome back!

[@DeusExMachinaX8]

Yet another amazing rendition! Great work!

[@StudioGhibli]

It is so hard for folks to nail the "dueling themes," and you've done so wonderfully.

[@wisdumcube]

Finally, you did this track! Fantastic work.

[@ThreeJackdaws]

Fantastic stuff as always, I'm glad you released the new album, I can finally stream it non stop.

[@edgarcn]

Thanks you very much Malcolm!!! Your orchestration are the best. Chrono trigger was endearing to me during my childhood/adolescence and your arrangements throw me back to memories and gives me chills. Cheers from Mexico, and thank you again!!!

[@therealedboi]

Finally!! Well worth the wait, I look forward to your future releases Malcolm! Nothing but pure gold

[@dragonbro59]

Best notification i could wake up to

[@Master-Icarus]

Bravo!

[@NumPad]

A fantastic series. Thank you for this.

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

I appreciate the comment. Thank you for giving my Chrono Trigger covers a chance.

[@911meltdown2]

This is one of my favorite songs from Chrono trigger. You hit the nail on this one

[@ultima03]

10th time listening to this since the notification dropped. Art! Keep up the great work Malcolm!

[@ThomasBreaker]

Man oh man oh man! I've been lurking your channel for the last few weeks listening to some of your old arrangements, and now you bring us this! Thank you thank you thank you! :)

[@gunther7037]

Its finally here

[@lordAgustin]

You've done a wonderful job with this project. You've done this game's soundtrack justice! Thank God I found this channel.

[@michaelbeach1087]

Thanks for the wonderful work!

[@kingozzo8389]

Thank you so much for these amazing remixes. Chrono trigger in particular is one of my absolute favorite games of all time. You do more than just justice to the tracks, you give them all a new, incredible sound. Which is just amazing Amazing remixes, to go with an amazing game. Excellent work, and thank you for the awesome melodies

[@anmolsarps]

Saw this in my notifications, automatic click. Thank you for your fine work, as always.

[@gabrielsauceda9109]

Great as usual.

[@diegojesusmedinalopez3838]

So much thanks for all your effort bringing us one of the best arrangement ccolections. You are very talented. one of best news to know that finaly you had finished the arrangement for one of my favorite soundtracks from Chrono Trigger, i've been whaiting for this song since your reply in a commen i made past year in other of your other Chrono Trigger arrangements. Looking forward to hear more of your proyects and some day one original composition from you

[@NoahDVS]

Always unexpected and always appreciated! Fantastic job. I'm buying volume 2 right now.

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Thank you very much!

[@FoHFurank]

I completely missed the notification. We're a bunch of buddies that had been waiting for this release. Amazing job as always!

[@zerosignal64]

Awesome work on this piece, loved it.

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Glad you like it!

[@Lurrion]

I forgot check the channel, but when I've done that it was the happy day of my life.... FINALLY THAT SONG!!!!!! Man, you're amazing.

[@luisgallardo258]

magnifico !!!! muchas gracias !!!!

[@crawdad]

Congrats on the release of the 2 volume collection of your Chrono Trigger arrangements! They’re amazing and deserves praise! Looking forward to your work again this year!

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Thank you very much! I'm really happy that people seem to like them.

[@TortuousAugur]

Another masterpiece that you've nailed! I'm so glad to find it you're still making these. I was kind of worried for a bit, to be honest. Keep up the superb work! Love your content!

[@steamymeatyboi1685]

DUUUUUUUDE I MISSED YOU!!!!!!! This track is amazing, and you convey the feelings of the original so well! (Like every other track too :D...) I can't wait to see what you have in store next!

[@blitzballace591]

About time. Get it? Cause I said time and... Nevermind. I'm so happy to see you see this through! I'm proud of you!

[@Yojimbo711]

Your remixes are godly my friend.

[@imeggman]

Killer job. To me, this is the definitive non-original version of World Revolution. Bravo!

[@richardconway3950]

Woah! This was a nice surprise

[@charizard7666]

The mans back!

[@RebelCoderX]

Literally gave me chills and goosebumps.. I actually felt the excitement of fighting Lavos for the first time.

[@LUBruzer]

welcome back!

[@SeamusTheHunter]

Was on KZbin checking my subscriptions and reviewing who I had alerts for and who I didn't have alerts for... I came across your channel and saw a '1' by it. I thought, "pff, probably just a glitch or something...right?" After not having checked in roughly a month, I clicked. ... "5 hours ago!?!?!" Honestly, your long-awaited cover is exactly what this song would have sounded like were it released in this age. It's on-point in every way: the organ, the synth-sounding thing in the background, the tappy sounds (if you couldn't tell, I have essentially no musical knowledge). I bet Mitsuda'd be proud! All in all, it was well worth the wait. Thank you, Mr. Robinson.

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Thanks for the comment! One of my goals when I cover a track is to make it sound like it could be used in a remake of the game, so I'm glad to hear that from you.

[@gary450]

I just wanted to say thank you for this

[@L33TRedNinja]

Very nice. ☺️

[@FannyZQ]

Yes! i was wondering where you were! i'm so glad that you came back and with one of my favourite songs of Chrono trigger! :D good Job as always. This one was probably very difficult but you nailed it :D!. Welcome Back :3

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Thanks! It certainly is one of the more challenging pieces from the soundtrack.

[@eljunco4081]

Legendary.

[@FanosSlapVt]

YOU BACK OMG

[@LordRaydenTube]

Awesome work, like always.

[@7deEspadas]

It is good that you are well or at least still active. I has been a while.

[@atl5353]

ohhh you come back!!

[@monke2103]

YESSSS IS FINALLY HERE

SUPER!!!

[@pocketpc_]

HE'S BACK YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[@valkyrion_ex1173]

How opportune for this to drop just after I beat the game this morning. 😁 But now I feel empty inside 😢

[@Jibjabberwocky]

And then play CT again because, yo, it's Chrono Trigger.

[@Shianetto]

Then find a spiritual meaning behind this game and live out of it :)

[@Duhemsounds]

This game has awesome tracks, you've made a great job on them =3

[@reyespiano945]

I like this version. It stays true to the original soundtrack.

[@jesserobertson8397]

THANK YOU

[@MechanosaurusWrex]

Amazing

[@ruimtemuis]

Amazing.

[@imp_raziel]

Oh my gosh, oh my god, ooohhh my GOOOOD DUDE That is so amazing... i'm so happy about that new orchestral from you :D Insane, how good this is. You the best )

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Thank you!

[@Flegan777]

Superb and phenomenal work on World Revolution, one of Chrono Trigger's most impressive tracks. Hope everything has been going well with you. I was starting to worry you'd fallen ill or something.

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Thanks! Everything's been going well with me. I spent the past year focusing on other things and I lost track of my KZbin channel, but I'm back now for good.

[@Flegan777]

I completely understand. It's hard when you've got a lot going on; I know I sure do. Welcome back. : )

[@JTSquirrel]

Y-you’re back!

[@Acererak__]

Welcome Back :D

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Thank you!

[@lukasdreemurr109]

Very, very nice!! Lavos would be proud.

[@zeryphex]

Thank you ... finally ... another great arrangement by Malcolm Robinson Music.

[@ryderito13]

O-M-G!

[@arlekino0792]

I thougt that you will never post again! You works always are amazing and always better than other remixes. Like a phoenix, Malcom Robinson is reviwed. Jesus Christ! EDIT: Oh, and please look in KZbin music from Megami Tensei 2 and Shin Megami Tensei 1/2. It's masterpeace.

[@tatuya1562]

So good arrangement！ I hope to listen to your arrangement of "Underground Sewer".

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Thanks! If I ever make a third Chrono Trigger album, "Underground Sewer" will be one of the tracks.

[@Salamenace]

@@MalcolmRobinsonMusic It's crazy how much you value, listen to, and deliver on the suggestions and feedback of your commenters. We don't deserve you lol

[@mytube25988]

Godlike!

[@xxargonautxx9790]

Dude I BLOODY love you for this work on these Amazing peices! You are a god send for my love of Chrono triggers OST! amazing work 12/10 from me and you've earned yourself a sub from me!

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Thank you!

[@patrickgen]

OMG What a nice surprise!!! :D:D:D

[@ethanlarge593]

Oh hey, you're alive

[@YurruY]

thank you thank you thank you

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

You're very welcome!

[@lucascardoso5390]

Magnífico

[@badrock582]

Concordo!

[@AllenLSwain]

Fucking fantastic. You nailed it.

[@ReuniEnth]

THE TIME HAS COME

[@chrisg5709]

Glad to see you back. I'd love to see you do the sound track for Final Fantasy VI.

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

I'd like to focus on FF6 after I'm done with FF4, which should be in a few months. It's my favorite soundtrack of all time (tied with Chrono Trigger, of course).

[@chrisg5709]

@@MalcolmRobinsonMusic ffIV is another classic. I'm looking forward to hearing it as well.

[@joshuapatrick682]

I remember fighting this guy and being like, shadow doom blaze? That sounds kind of cool...OH SHIT.....