Golden Sun - The Elemental Stars (Orchestral Remix)

An orchestral remix/remake/cover of "The Elemental Stars" from Golden Sun using high-end sample libraries.
This is one of my favorite compositions of all time, so I wanted to see what it would sound like with higher quality instruments. I'm not planning to cover any additional tracks from the Golden Sun series.
Video Game: Golden Sun (黄金の太陽)
Title: The Elemental Stars
Composer: Motoi Sakuraba (桜庭統)
Orchestration: Malcolm Robinson
Software Used:
Cubase 7.5
EWQL Hollywood Strings (Diamond)
EWQL Hollywood Orchestral Woodwinds (Diamond)
EWQL Hollywood Orchestral Percussion (Diamond)
EWQL Hollywood Harp (Diamond)
EWQL Symphonic Orchestra (Platinum)
EWQL Pianos (Platinum)
EWQL Symphonic Choirs (Platinum)
EWQL Ra
Embertone - Crystal Flute
8Dio AGE
8Dio Claire
Spitfire - Albion, Albion One
Impact Soundworks - Resonance Emotional Mallets
Impact Soundworks - Plectra 2
Best Service - Mystica
Best Service - ERA Medieval Legends

[@PieRS2205]

20 years... Please, Nintendo, bring us a Golden Sun 1 and 2 remakes for Switch.

[@dngerouds]

Golden Sun 1 just announced for the Switch virtual Gameboy Advance

[@PieRS2205]

@@dngerouds Yes, i know. But I think a remake would be extraordinary. Golden Sun has a great potential to be a great game for Switch.

[@cosmicsachi3242]

😭Nintendo needs to listen to us

[@davidwhidden9337]

​@@cosmicsachi3242😂 Sorry my dude. As much as I would adore that, Nintendo ignores the fans a lot. See F-Zero.

[@sgtyoshid3th503]

I remember my first adventure with Isaac and the crew.. That childhood of mine changed in so many perspectives thinking Psynergy was a thing, so I trained and worked hard to achieve it.. all I got was pain and agony knowing it wasn't an achievable goal to make reality! 😭😭😭

[@bosgotnojams]

I haven't played Golden Sun but damn everytime I hear this music it makes me feel like I'm missing something in my life

[@chstens]

It's genuinely one of the greatest RPG series on the GBA, if not the early 2000s as a whole

[@barbatvs8959]

Man is spiritual but this materialistic world blindfolds you from early on, keeping you like an animal who cannot tap into his true potential as a son of God if he wills you to be.

[@Justaguywithglassesok]

this is the only game that has woken emotions from me, im always missing it, longing for it, i feel like i've lost something important, and i can't get it back

[@davidbelanger-cyr551]

You ARE missing something in your life, Golden Sun is Masterpiece

[@sonicsoftly]

@@barbatvs8959 Facts. God be with you.

[@Blues2Dark]

This was the only game series that if more attention was put into it, it could rival Final Fantasy, that's how awesome it is!

[@rebeccatripp36]

@Lavos I was about to comment that. Then I saw you! ^^ Figures you'd be here too!

[@turbo6328]

I feel like GS 1&2 Already surpassed FF, i may be biased but Goldun Sun left an everlasting memory in myself, that wich FF did not do except for 7

[@rebeccatripp36]

@@turbo6328 For me it was FF4 and FF6 that reign supreme, followed shortly by Chrono Trigger, but I am no less biased. GS is a solid series, and if I'd played it first, it could possibly have ended up becoming my favourite instead.

[@turbo6328]

@@rebeccatripp36 True! I'm positive i would have thought the same had i played them first, but i was too young back then to even begin to understand what FF was, i only got to play the games once i got a bit older.

[@NCsPride704]

Factz

[@HaruVibes_]

I can't get over how perfect this is, it makes me tear up dude. You completely understand the tone and vibe of this song, bringing it to life even more. The soundtrack of the GS games are something pretty special. It would be such a shame if you only left it here. Hoping the responses you are getting for this inspire you to come back for more!

[@Mikeyei]

Haru Kazuhira Glad I'm not the only one who teared up listening to this.

[@carlosheraspena1953]

@@Mikeyei Another vibrant soul here....

[@416Xanatos]

This, this, for the LOVE OF GOD, THIS!!!!!!!!

[@AbyssTrion23]

I will never forget the moment I first picked up Golden Sun I (and the series as a whole). And I will never stop hoping for a successor or a remake. Golden Sun will always stay in my Memory!

[@Zadok83]

This is my favorite theme in all of Golden Sun! Believe it or not, this music is what really made me push through the game.

[@KakiztoX]

Same here

[@Meehuuu]

Hearing it in the end made me realise what a journey it had been.

[@blacksabbath8783]

Sound track is beyond 🔥

[@TheNiteNinja19]

Golden Sun and the Lost Age sparked my interest and inspiration for roleplaying, story writing, and conversing with others. I was one of the staple members of Golden Sun Realm forums for nearly 10 years, there until it's bitter closure. When that went down, I felt a part of me go with it, however every once in awhile I come across pieces of work like this, that rekindles a flame within me, reminiscent of the past, and yearning for those better times to return.

[@SpeakUltimateTruth]

You just get it man. This isn't something that can be taught. You possess something truly special: the ability to unlock the potential of a soundtrack, a natural gift for orchestration.

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Sorry for the late reply. I was looking through my comments from the past few months and I just wanted to say thanks for the kind words. Your comment really resonated with me because I've always felt that older video game music has so much potential, and every time I do an arrangement, I try to unlock the potential of the original track rather than adding new stuff to it. I think it's more of an approach than a talent, but either way, I'm glad you're happy with the end result.

[@real_Furryratchet]

Words cannot descripe how powerful and emotional this song is! I was so impressed when I heard this very track on my little GBA! Hearing this orchestral version brings almost tears to my eyes! Golden Sun never really left me it sticks to this day with me in some form

[@luizhenriquerodriguesdasil4636]

this is so perfect ♥️ dear nintendo, give my golden sun back

[@meyerantoniomarulandabland9231]

#reviveGoldenSun

[@TorchTaylor21]

Good God this is honestly a masterpiece. I need to go play this game again. Right now

[@frolicsomgaiety]

Played through this series as a kid. This tune always haunted me. Randomly reached out on youtube and found this, perfectly realized/fleshed out version of the original, made me cry for sure, nostalgia's a bitch, thanks

[@Arktoss19]

Masterpiece ;; Please more Golden Sun, this series deserves it

[@Stormister]

Fractured Thrones from Brunswick's POV introduced me to so many good soundtracks, damn.

[@andreaquadrati]

I thought you couldn't make that scene any more solemn and epic than it already was. You did it, man. Tears are welling up.

[@nindieboy4194]

Golden Sun has its own genre.. a jrpg Zelda Game. There is no Others Game with such a system. I replay now all Games again. 😍

[@DarthTwilight]

One of the best games ever made.

[@catchubby7513]

Golden Sun ! Just the first tunes of the main theme make me want to relive the whole adventure !

[@nattyhob]

After all of these years, this soundtrack stays with me. Thank you for this, it's beautiful.

[@vryday]

„Ah. Now you see the limits of your power.“

[@araragisenpai4088]

Only reason I'd ever buy a Switch is if they do a sequel or even a remake of the Golden Sun series.

[@Elementrius]

hey buddy nice avatar

[@sumerian88]

Alex. The Wise One knew what he wanted all along. And screwed him from absolute power from the beggining, since part of the Mars Star's power was left with Isaac. Because of that, Alex is extremely powerful, but not without limits.

[@cyber4382]

I could wake up to this everyday..

[@neoasura]

Motoi Sakuraba is an incredible composer. I would love to see an HD remake of this. And your arrangement is awesome, it would fit well.

[@petermccaslin6030]

Well you got me thinking back on so many beautiful memories I used to play Golden Sun on my Gameboy Advance back in 2001 that's 17 years ago just WAW I'm reminiscing Thank you for sharing the elemental stars song a true masterpiece

[@DBarns7]

This was one of the most beautiful and memorable tracks from Golden Sun. This orchestral version is absolutely breathtaking. Thanks for posting this.

[@BowieAlexander]

So impressive hearing this. Completely agree, that this is the best composition from the Golden Sun series. Sakuraba worked wonder. But you made it sound so heavenly in a new way. Thank you very much for your work and effort to do this! :)

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Thank you! I've wanted to hear a version like this since I first played the game in 2001. I never expected that I'd be the one to make it though.

[@santrow1]

I've never heard something properly about Golden Sun. I think it's time to take a look at it right now, thanks to your music.

[@kira6507]

I know this is old but I just came across it. This is just absolutely amazing. Thank you! As others have said you really captured the theme of the song in this version.

[@Maurino8917]

These classic musics are always good. Doesn't matter the version. 💖💖💖

[@hosheep]

This is how it ought to sound. It's so immersive, it blows me away every time I listen to it.

[@TheNiteNinja19]

I recently built a home theater sound system. When I was listening to 0rangstang's remixes while on a long trip, this one came to play. I knew I just had to try it out in the theatre with it's full range audio fidelity and... I was not disappointed. The low end and the highs dance with the mids and creates a melody unlike which I've ever heard before from a remixed song from my most favorite video game series of all time.

[@-LorDDawi-]

I can't stop coming back to this video... You're a true musical genius, and I thank you dearly for this gift.

[@citizen-7xl5]

Golden sun has a great soundtrack but goddamnit this one sticks with you.

[@rithrius5384]

Still hoping for a Switch release.

[@DeadShizno]

i need more of this, so much more. the whole ost. please lol

[@sephatu6521]

I just wanna say thank you! This remake sounds amazing with the instruments as I'd imagined it would.

[@laurena7894]

This is basically the only game i would ever play with the music on. Beautifully done, thank you so much :). Now i need to go play the first two again

[@freejusticehere624]

Yes!!! Please make this game's ST a series!

[@berserkburai8729]

I loved this. Can you do orchestation of the main theme too? With your style it'd be awesome!

[@florianstaufer3558]

Thank you! Thank you so much for bringing back the memories on a wonderful game and childhood in 2024!

[@WithDennisK]

No words can describe this.

[@dawnrigel4255]

Thank youuu!

[@fernandobueno5129]

I really don't know how to explain what this remix made me feel, i have listened dozens of arrangements of Golden Sun BSO and this theme and with no doubt this is the best i have ever listened. Deserved sub

[@Yuuphonixx]

I did not know that such an arrangement existed. Beautiful indeed. Your work truly makes this track the theme that defines Golden Sun.

[@SCEnver]

Man I love that ending with the rising climactic piano chords. Really really well done.

[@ramirobasile578]

Great job; I'd really like to see more Golden Sun covers though.

[@Nickolai117]

Love the GS soundtrack, but if you're just doing one of them, I'm sure glad it's this one. Beautiful!

[@mauricesmith3608]

This theme is still good 2023had to check this out further and pleasantly enjoying it yes indeed. It’s a theme that’s missing in life in all the game osts it’s underrated in my opinion Nice work here

[@Elementrius]

Man, I know you're not planning on doing any more covers of Golden Sun (and I've read through the comments and I get why) but oh boy, in an alternate reality where you were mesmerized by the entire soundtrack and wanted to do it justice as well, your rendition for songs like Venus Lighthouse and Set Sail through the Karagol Sea would be some of the best things I've ever listened to in my whole life.

[@Maurino8917]

If we talk about music without video, that's my favourite version of this music. 👍

[@3DTyrant]

Yikes, this is amazing. It adds an even greater mystical wonder than the original, and the original is stunning as it is! I get a feeling of "This is a new adventure about to start" from this remix.

[@glimm13]

just started playing this game again on the switch, i have so many great memories of this game ❤

[@LivingGuy484]

Thank you for bringing back my childhood in such a beautiful way.

[@RevenantXVI]

One of the saddest and most beautiful games as a kid.

[@azralith6105]

Now I want to cry ! Thanks :'( Great job ^^ So sad you said you won't do more ... But who knows ? :) I mean ... Come on ... Venuslight theme or ankohl ruin ^^

[@reginlief1]

Azralith Ankohl ruins is such a good theme! Would love to hear it too

[@gcj17]

Malcolm, you touched my heart with this one, this is one of the game series that got me into RPGs, it's music is part of my childhood, all those wild dreams I had of being able to control the elements as a kid and manipulate alchemy, thank you for making this, it's sad to hear you will only do one GS track, but thank you so much for it

[@Safira.88]

I have always loved this song and Im glad that I have found this version! Such a great game... I miss it!

[@b.a.m.5078]

This is beautiful work.

[@Raidon88]

This is absolutely beautiful. Great work!

[@KingCajete]

Damn, those EastWest sounds are amazing. I gotta get that plugin again. They have an amazing selection of choirs

[@Awenevis1]

You captured the beauty of the original and enhanced it, giving us a wondrous piece of music. You have my deepest gratitude.

[@mateumayol]

Best remix of this master piece. Amazing, thanks a lot

[@sarim9574]

I was 10 when I first turned on my GBA and experienced this magical game. Nothing so far has brought back that feeling I experienced over 20 years ago...almost brings tears to my eyes that my generation has possibly grew up in the Golden age of video games before corporate greed took over the industry...

[@supersmashdylan]

Please please continue your work on Golden Sun! This was beautiful, so interested to listen to more

[@Scroopulous]

I swear Golden Sun has THE best soundtrack of any video game. Some our good, but GS is always on point. I wish they continued with the series.

[@blightning1476]

Daaamn. This is so good. The nostalgia...

[@grandshadowseal]

Yet another remaster of the elemental stars song to add to my beloved collection! Thank you so much for making this it's so beautiful! I miss the golden sun series and do hope that it will be eventually contunued as I was told that the last game will be made if there is enough demand for it....they can't end it the way they did there's still so many mysteries to unfold!

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Glad to provide content for your collection. Thanks for listening!

[@Pyrelancer]

It inspires such a feeling of awe and magic. Absolutely love it.

[@LivingGuy484]

Several years down the line, and I would still pay to have this song. I am so grateful for the way you orchestrated it

[@QuetzalcoatlGames]

I know there are more famous RPGs but my heart is with Golden Sun... BTW your arrangement gave me the chills

[@SquatterLoki]

That moment when you feel like you've missed out something in life.

[@reginlief1]

Oh... so beautiful. That sweeping orchestra and chorus are perfect!

[@Amako94]

OH MY GOD YES!!! I love that music so much! The Golden Sun series has so many good songs! Thank you for arranging that one, do you plan on making others? :D

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Thank you! There are some other Golden Sun tracks that I really like, but I'm not planning to cover them. It's just a one time thing I guess.

[@Quagthistle]

Aw, it's sad to hear we won't be getting more Golden Sun tracks. It was truly one of my favorite RPG series of all time. Nevertheless, this song is AWESOME! :)

[@illapaSP]

Gorgeous ! You made my week. Thanks a lot !

[@TheHippyProductions]

limited by tech, yet when we heard the original, this version is what we really heard. well done

[@arjantjeee]

Wow this really catches the vibe of the game

[@theMetallico666]

Dude... I fuckin literally shed a tear... Sad you wont do more of Golden Sun songs, but thank you for this beauty

[@ArklaySheriff]

This channel deserves way more subs. Spectacular work as always.

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Thank you very much!

[@joshmarsten7294]

Very good work on this!

[@HandheldGamer1991]

Oh boy this is why i love VG music!

[@Duhemsounds]

This is a very beautiful orchestral version, you always have great covers :)

[@Maurino8917]

Great rendition. 🥰🥰🥰👍

[@rampantsarcasm2220]

please...can you do more of golden sun? I would pay for a full album

[@Zack_Wester]

I remember when it started to play in game on my old Gameboy advance... man that was impressive. like the choir that actually sounded like a choir singing. [to not talk about the battle system, man archiving a 3d look by just having 2d sprites move left and right on the screen whit a super wide background and draw all sprite whit a front and back side. I mean they really din´t need to do that but they did.]

[@gcj17]

ZackWester this game really challenged the GBA graphics card, especially the second one with all the animations, it's one of the jewels of the GBA era

[@SierraGustafson]

Go Wise One! Also, PLEASE post more GS songs on here such as the four lighthouse themes!

[@rinktheredlink9317]

Brilliant! It sounds amazing remastered!😭😭😭

[@rs4pr]

This piece of song is exceptional... but what about Lemuria? This one is phenomenal

[@IamDoubleP]

Incredible.

[@MaXCeexmece]

beautiful

[@evanstmoc]

I've listened to a lot of your stuff and I think you are a gem that deserves to be discovered by more people. Great job!

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Thanks so much for the comment! I think if I keep making content consistently and keep trying to improve my digital music skills, my channel could get a lot bigger. I'm pretty satisfied with the views I'm getting now though.

[@TortuousAugur]

Malcolm Robinson Music - I can't agree with this statement more. There aren't a whole lot of songs that contain enough heart, soul and feeling to move me close to tears but my initial discovery of your Final Fantasy IV boss theme and fiend theme covers have done just that. I've just about listened to everything in your channel at least once and I feel you have even outdone the original compositions in some. I would donate if there was an option but I'm not seeing one. For now, at least, thank you so much for your very abundant love of music, attention to detail and great taste in lesser known games such as E.V.O. and Crystalis. +1 sub and I'll be passing this channel on to my friends and family.

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Thank you so much for the comment! I'm glad you like what I'm doing and I'll try my best to keep making content consistently. It's also good to know that there are people who like my more obscure covers. I make them knowing that they won't get a lot of views, but it's worth it as long as there are at least some people out there who like them.

[@evanstmoc]

Do you have any plans to release any new original compositions of yours in the near future? That's something I would definitely buy.

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Thanks! That means a lot to me. I stopped uploading compositions in 2015 to focus more on covers, but I've continued to compose my own music. The style of music that I'm composing nowadays is much closer to traditional video game music than the "epic" style that I was going for originally. I'm not sure when I'll start uploading them again, but it might be a couple years from now.

[@KainVanDuvier]

Absolutely brilliant !

[@tytheloreguy2878]

give me a fucking golden sun movie god damn it. one of the greatest stories ever told

[@mikaelrivacov5705]

It actually pop'd up when I was listening to the extended original version :v both really good

[@fullanalysis93]

This song gives me chills, man

[@videogameprof]

this and the main menu theme (i think its called page one?) just hits me man. personal favorite JRPG.

[@untiodeaqui967]

Beautifull! I want more GS themes.

[@Dibiot]

Amazing dude, can't wait for more!

[@phminiaturas]

I loved the way you added timpani and cymbals. The song lost some of its "ethereal" feeling, but gained an "epic" atmosphere on the other hand.

[@BygPhattyPlus]

That was very beautiful.

[@NatD20]

Waiting for the day they make Golden Sun Remake aka looks just as good as FF7 Remake....bet I would have to wait twice as long..

[@oxygen116]

太经典了，每一段bgm都有画面。

[@isaac3000]

This gave me goosebumps!!