Chrono Trigger - To Far Away Times (Orchestral Remix)

[@lionelwashington8419]

I come here to hear this song again because Akira Toriyama died and I'm crying like a big punk because Chrono Trigger and Dragon Ball is my childhood. RIP Toriyama. Fly high

[@Jen_X]

Rest in peace, Mr. Toriyama.

[@Iad83]

Anyone else really happy when they first beat the game, and then really sad when the credits rolled? It really felt like saying goodbye.

[@TheRainMustFall]

It broke me like no other game ever has. No other game has been so amazing and heart wrenching. I was saying goodbye to friends, forever.

[@JMan1380]

@@TheRainMustFall Yeah, no RPG has had that effect on me...ever. I'm happy to say I've seen all the endings now (on the SNES version). The Dream Team ending was a fun one to see...and a lot easier than I thought.

[@invertebrado]

Yes!When the text "But the future refuses to change..." Came was Epic!

[@AL_EVOz]

good times. golden jrpg era. this song really makes you feel like your going far far away.

[@TrickyTidy]

My family was living abroad at the time I played and finished Chrono Trigger as a child. I knew I would eventually have to say goodbye to my other expat friends as everyone traveled back to their home countries. The ending and this song hit all the tender spots lol

[@ReaperX7]

My granddad used to love listening to the music from this game when I'd play it. He always said some of the games had wonderful music.

[@joshuarivera6460]

Have him listen to piano iterations of the game. They're godly good and will send your paw paw to another Galaxy lol

[@joshuarivera6460]

PS if he passed away I'm sorry

[@exorieng4659]

The best music ever created for videogames come from this game

[@mr.h5604]

Your granddad must be romantic person

[@robertramsey8871]

Literally caught a tear in my eye reading this. Came out of nowhere

[@CorbelanIV]

Akira Toriyama will never be forgotten, his genius and warmth he injected into the world will last forever. RIP to the legend.

[@shadowsni]

One of the very few songs in the world that will bring a tear to my eye, to go back in time to relive the first time i heard this song beating the game. I will never forget. Miss you Grandma, see you on the wings of time.

[@rafarga1980]

To far away times. To younger years. To simpler moments in our lives when the world was less complicated 🙃

[@nonaes]

rafarga1980 yes

[@Nunyuhbusniz]

rafarga1980 hmm 😢😭

[@仕事中まにゃ]

Damn man

[@williamjewell6247]

It's worse now...

[@nigi7773]

@@williamjewell6247 lmao

[@joshuayost1745]

the hardest part of finding these beautiful renditions, is knowing you no longer have anyone to share them with.If only I had an Epoch of my own, just one time.

[@FirstNameLastName-oz5ij]

aww ;-;

[@daniellukac2605]

I wasn't ready for this feel, mate. Big oof

[@TheKevsquirrel]

We’re here

[@tonyxiong4913]

Came here to listen to some music. Not to cry. :(

[@MiketheratguyMultimedia]

I know the feeling.

[@nimazsheik5152]

Rest in Peace Akira Toriyama 🕊❤

[@LuizRasiel2012]

i'm 51yo, and i remember when i finished this game for the first time, head this music, and cried... Just like now (2024).

[@angelgirl976]

I'm not crying you're crying

[@camtheman7654]

There is just a waterfall flowing over just my head

[@charliechumbuck9356]

I am a man! And men don't cry! ...usually...

[@spugnoxngubcux9801]

You're damn right I am

[@PhilInTheBlanks]

You are correct

[@neophobicnyctophile8264]

Balloons and fireworks...!

[@IntuitionJo]

Christ. Every single time 2:07 hits, it's like someone squeezes on my tear ducts. What an amazing job.

[@Tetsaga]

That part is the part I always remember the most and look for whenever I hear this song :)

[@UltraJerky]

Same here. i have heard hundreds of video game soundtracks and imo this part is one of the most beautiful sounding things to be heard in a video game.

[@JohnnyDarko01]

UltraJerky Its one of the greatest songs ever written. Yasunori mitsuda gave so much he sacrificed his health to make this soundtrack. He even said he would fall asleep being over tired making the music and would hear the track he wanted to write in his dreams and when he woke up would compose what he dreamt.

[@UltraJerky]

Like i said i have heard countless game soundtracks, i can tell when something is top quality and this soundtrack just blows everything out of the water. I love it so much ;3

[@socuciusergalla238]

@@JohnnyDarko01 That is just amazing. Giving mad props and respect to that man for this amazing gift. You can really hear the passion in this song and all of the Chrono Trigger soundtrack. He really cared and wanted to deliver the highest quality of music to match the unsurpassed quality of the greatest SNES game of all time.

[@exorieng4659]

I remember in 1995 to 97 when renting this game at the videostore, watched the stary skies when i had to give it back after finishing it with this music in my head wishing i too could change the future. And now listening to this beautifully remasted masterpiece make me young again!

[@Justice17]

3:16… damn near brings tears to my eyes with all of the nostalgia and realizing this is goodbye to that story.

[@mresturk9336]

Just finished the game for the first time. Got the ending where Chrono is still dead and the Epoch isn't destroyed. After seeing the usual footage of the Epoch flying around various time eras it switches to Marle waiting at the top of Death Peak hoping to get Chrono back just as that 3:16 part kicks in. Added even a bit more to the feels...

[@pizzawolfer1947]

Rest in peace, Toriyama.

[@kodered59]

God damn. It's just to beautiful. My heart hurts.... A theme representing a journey with friends you had to say goodbye to. Beautifully represented. My highest respect.

[@narutojaja111]

Rip toriyama

[@AshfieldGray]

To Far Away Times is one of the most potent nostalgia songs my mind holds. It's still remarkable how easily it can bring me to tears, almost 30 years after I first heard it at the end of this amazing game.

[@svenstevenson2245]

So many of the songs from chrono trigger do, even in their original 16-bit form they touch such a deep and personal part of my memories.

[@RetroHeadquarters]

This is an absolutely beautiful version of this song. Especially when the second time hits at 1:35 - 2:08

[@gregoryb3793]

Holy crap! This hit me in the feels, HARD!

[@doscuramenos]

Gregory B - Critical!...

[@stevenschiro1838]

2:06 everytime

[@monad_video]

Happy 25th Anniversary Chrono Trigger & fans!! The #1 best OST Song EVER MADE to date. Like a clock without hands ~ Chrono Trigger is simply TIMELESS!!

[@devin9124]

So many memories based on the music of Toriyama. I basically grew up listening to his work.

[@morishi051129]

Malcolm Robinson must had played this game. He knew what should not be changed, and what should be amplified by orchestra. Love from a Japanese chrono trigger's fan.😆😆

[@vksasdgaming9472]

Chrono Trigger told me that games can have riveting, fun and exciting stories with solid drama.

[@fernando1935]

No puedo explicar lo que siento por este juego... creo que es amor

[@numbnuts3020]

Has such an optimistic feel to it. Like it is trying to describe the feeling of an unknown but eventful future, just like Yasunori Mitsuda intended. This is why your remakes are so good, they try to capture the original intent of the composer instead of trying to create something entirely new.

[@svenstevenson2245]

I can confidently say, what mitsuda-san wrought while working on CT is beyond timeless, so many remixes, reimagining's and versions of songs from the game, all of them beautiful, including the original 16 bit versions in their original glory... I have become infinitely more sentimental as I have gotten older, so many of these tracks touch me somewhere deep and lead me to tears, both in the beauty of the music itself but also in the way it transports me to times and places long past and far away...

[@midaoru]

Just like reading a good book over and over again, it's playing... over and over again. Time to see them again: Marle, Lucca, Frog, Robo, Ayla, Magus, Schala, Crono and Epoch...

[@ArcanisUltra]

This is such a beautiful song. As other comments have said, this game is nearly perfect, with one of the most uplifting and epic endings ever. The game is almost always in the top ten of lists of "Best games of all time." It makes sense why there's been no true sequel or a remake. It's hard to touch perfection. Given that it was my favorite SNES game, I thought it was a war crime for it not to be on the SNES Classic.

[@EE12345]

This is probably the most beautiful video game soundtrack I've ever heard. I played Chrono Trigger 6 years ago and almost teared up listening to this today. Thank you so much for this Malcolm, can't wait to listen to more of your work.

[@alexmcc-art7768]

3:09 :'( This part of the track always got me on the SNES original...and it does here too. You've done a fantastic job of capturing the emotion behind this track.

[@TheKhaosDemon]

This will always give me those nostalgic bitter sweet memories of happiness and love mixed with saying goodbye

[@yourginmontejo]

God, first few seconds and I am already in tears! Thanks, Malcolm! You did justice beyond measure to all of these songs.

[@ruggie.74]

Mitsuda is the greatest composer in all of video game history. Uematsu's contributions to this OST when Mitsuda got ill was just the cherry on the top of the sundae.

[@Skst_2]

Mr. Mitsuda, who composed the song, composed it for a classmate who died when he was in high school. 作曲した光田さんが高校生の時に亡くなった同級生へ向けた曲というのがエモい。

[@dogoftheg]

I cannot believe how amazing these covers are! Just incredible. I have never been brought back in time as intensely to 1995 as I have until I heard this guys cover of chronic trigger. No tears here....

[@xyzxyz4432]

The composer, Yasunori Mitsuda, originally composed the song to send to his deceased best friend, with the hope that they would live the same era together.

[@DeNappa]

Chrono Trigger's soundtrack is on my top list of all time, and your versions don't disappoint. Thanks!

[@rakujan]

Literally stopped working just to come and listen to this! Great work as usual

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Thank you! I suppose I could have uploaded it at a more convenient time. Actually, I should have uploaded it months ago, but at least it's here now.

[@rakujan]

Malcolm Robinson Music regardless of whatever time it's uploaded, it's still highly appreciated! Thanks again!

[@xhitfacedfetus7335]

Best musical score for a game ever!

[@dawidmejka8783]

I would give everything for a remake of Chrono Trigger with soundtrack orchestrated like this.

[@svenstevenson2245]

Unfortunately I would not trust modern Square Enix outside of Creative Unit 3 to handle such an undertaking.

[@lysianessa]

Most remixes change the songs, so I don't recognize them anymore. This one thou captures the heart of the original! It's wonderful!

[@therealedboi]

I am so glad you did this one Malcolm. Absolutely fabulous rendition. Your Chrono Trigger renditions have been absolutely phenomenal. I hope to see more of your great work.

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Thank you! I'm really happy that others enjoy listening to these.

[@kylehall5490]

This game was perfect. Flawless.

[@Cab895]

RIP Akira Toriyama 😭😭😭

[@PandaTokaio]

love how the music in the game ends (3:00) as it starts (main intro), with a clock sound

[@stevenschiro1838]

I love how it's a song about time and is 120 beats per minute, or 2 each second

[@brettgb1314]

I'm here because of Chuggaaconroy's Chrono Trigger Lets Play! Great song. Nice job!

[@williamh4453]

This melody has so much of good vibes in it: peace, love, friendship, nostalgia, hope for the future. A music to be played on a wedding day. And then "the Trial" for the divorce.

[@forren2955]

Came here as soon as i saw the notification, and now that i'm listening to it i'm remembering of the good times.This is beautiful.

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Thanks! I appreciate the fast comment.

[@forren2955]

Always Welcomed

[@MarvelWednesdayMCU]

I've played various games, but this one still remains the most memorable and touching for me. The part where the friends I fought alongside with in the end each go on to their respective eras hit me the hardest.

[@nicknelsonart3008]

I have listened to this song at almost every major point in my life. 🖤

[@budiiskandar1144]

Same with me...not only for Chrono Trigger but also Secret Of Mana, Final Fantasy especially VI and VII, Terranigma, Lufia etc....they are more than just a game...until now i am still listening their music when working, happy or sad or just bring back the memories....this all is too wonderful to be forgotten for me

[@joeycasillas290]

Jumped here as soon as I got the notification

[@joeycasillas290]

That was great, best remake of this I've heard. You pulled it off as well as id hoped

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Thanks! It's a really tough track to cover, so I'm glad you liked it.

[@austemousprime]

Same here, never heard of this theme from the games till now.

[@MiketheratguyMultimedia]

I was one of the lucky ones who grabbed this game immediately upon release (I still have my original SNES copy) and spent about six months fully absorbed in it, finishing it multiple times and going out of my way to get all the different endings. I'm not sure why but I didn't get this one for a while, as I write this I can't remember the exact circumstances that are required to achieve it. When I got it I was expecting something much less, an ending I'd already gotten or something, but as Crono and Marle flew above the clouds I was really taken aback and almost kind of heartbroken. It was such a beautiful and unexpected ending, yet it also felt so deserved and perfect after I'd gotten to know and spend so much time with this game and its characters. I don't know what ending is considered the official canon one but for me it's this one, and this melody is what I'd quite probably consider to be the greatest tune ever made for a video game. It's just such a perfect, magical ode to bittersweet memories of youth and love, and the hopeful optimistic hope for the future. Truly an amazing scene, an amazing tune, an amazing ending for an amazing game. Stuff like this comes once in a lifetime.

[@vksasdgaming9472]

Discounting special endings of New Game+ you have basically two endings available and they depend on use of Wings of Time. If they are used to crash through Lavos you get ending with balloons and Crono and Marle being caught by them. If Wings of Time are intact ending is the one in which Crono's mom chases cat to portal that closes and Crono & co. start to search for them. I personally prefer ending with Wings of Time.

[@chucknorify17]

Been way too long. Glad you're still making these beautiful orchestrations.

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Glad to be back!

[@mikaelious9550]

Malcolm Robinson Music Have you quit KZbin? You haven't made anything in a while...

[@mikaelious9550]

@Lavos Ohh okay

[@skins4thewin]

2:38 - This is the moment that gets me... Every single time 😥 That melancholic melody along with the clock ticking... Making you realize how precious time is & that it waits for noone... So we had better not waste it! Strange then, that not a moment I spend playing this game feels wasted. With this story... With these characters... With this music.

[@Skst_2]

Mr. Mitsuda, who composed the song, composed it for a classmate who died when he was in high school. 作曲した光田さんが高校生の時に亡くなった同級生へ向けた曲というのがエモい。

[@Juggalo972]

At work on my 15 min break. Dude you've always done amazing covers, keep it up!

[@elflordyt6830]

Juggalo972k you get 15 minutes? I get a 10 minute break with an unpaid 30 minute lunchbreak.

[@Flegan777]

The track that closes the game off beautifully. Lovely work as always, I was missing hearing your uploads. : )

[@TheAdvertisement]

Man I love this cutscene, whether it’s with Epoch or Chrono and Marley floating into the sky with balloons. This is the love song to the game, first by Yasunori, and now by Malcolm. It’s such a happy closure. 2:38 Thank you for keeping the wood block there. The way it sounds like a clock ticking is so nostalgic of the opening of the game, and really was needed as it leads into the most heartfelt version of the main theme I’ve heard. Thank you for making these orchestrations.

[@TheAdvertisement]

Lavos I actually did know that. So sad she broke up with Yok.

[@lincalvin0219]

in memory of those old games brought us joy and touching

[@nathanbosley76]

Oh my childhood and teenage gaming years. This one was one of the best ever. I miss those days playing this game with my best friend.

[@Loominoth]

2019 e eu aqui ainda! Perfeito isso!

[@viniciusmacedo1859]

Não tem explicação. Cada vez que ouço essa música relembro de todas as sensações em jogar CT

[@RetroPlayerOficial]

Esse jogo foi um marco na minha vida melhor RPG de todos os tempos.

[@NemesisDontCare]

I just finished the game and came running to hear ... I'm crying a lot, thank you Malcolm Robinson

[@Jockolantern]

This deserves a million likes. Spot-on arrangement of a piece which gets me nostalgically misty-eyed every time I hear it. Bravo, good sir!

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Thank you very much!

[@dominicball6395]

A triumphant ending theme to an amazing journey. Oh to be able to relive it fresh again. Mitsuda; my undying thanks for the CT soundtrack. Like many of us, the music of my childhood. Rainy days and CT.

[@Jonas-oh2uf]

A shame World Revolution got so hyped up it had to be the final track. This cover's beautiful and would have made an amazing closer to this set. Great work as always, Keep it up!

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Yeah, I thought about releasing this one last, or even releasing both at the same time, but since it was already finished and just sitting on my hard drive, I figured I should just upload it to give people something new to listen to on my channel. It will be the last track on the album at least. Anyway, I'm glad you like it!

[@Meepster_836]

KZbin wouldnt let me watch any videos, but when I clicked on this, it worked. What kind of magic is this?

[@tribexen]

The power of Chrono Trigger.

[@MadameTeqi]

Reporting in, fittingly, from the future with a thought. Crono's magic was light itself. Maybe the world thought you needed some of that and granted you enough power just to watch this.

[@ArkKenisai]

Yay! New music from Malcolm means we're one step closer to CT: Orchestral Selection Vol. 2. :D Seriously though, you do amazing work and I can't wait to hear more.

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Thanks! Volume 2 has been a little slow in the making (my fault entirely), but I'm looking forward to finishing it soon.

[@ethendorreviews975]

A song that perfectly ends the journey you just went through and this version of the song is even better, it's always a good day when you upload

[@frannydai]

I just realized that the melody of this theme is similar to the Corridors of Time track in Zeal. It's like an upbeat, resolved version of the theme.

[@stevenschiro1838]

Right! Fun fact too - This song is at 120bpm, or 2 each second. Perfect for a song about time

[@crappyjunk5]

This piece has always been a favorite of mine from the first time I heard it, and you've really done it justice here. Fantastic work as always, Malcolm.

[@doscuramenos]

Really best OST ever made!... And I am not tired of repeating it!...

[@Dextroyfuller]

This is by far my favourite song from the Chrono Trigger OST, and probably my favourite thing that Mitsuda has ever done. You managed to transcribe the beauty and emotion of this piece perfectly. Bravo :)

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Thank you! Considering that it's your favorite track from the game, I'm glad you're satisfied with my version.

[@TortuousAugur]

So glad to have gotten this. Thanks for another excellent release!

[@Lurrion]

Now, I'm waiting for the World Revolution heh. Really this is awesome and nostalgic.

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

It's coming soon. Well, not very soon, but at least it will be ready this year.

[@Lurrion]

Malcolm Robinson Music Ok, only know it's coming is fine, I really like your job, you're incredible.

[@sirrealgaming6913]

I'm waiting on Battle Theme 2 still there are WAY too few remixes for it especially high quality ones like the music this guy makes

[@ericc8372]

When can we expect it?

[@gregoryb3793]

Malcolm Robinson Music - I agree with those above who say they want World Revolution!

[@mess2098]

OH YES YOU'RE BACK! I was so happy when I got the notification after so long. Another fan-fucking-tastic orchestral adaptation, I'm in love with this as per usual. Great job!

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Thank you! It's great to be back.

[@erockbrox8484]

When I beat Chrono Trigger for the first time and I head this song I actually cried. That says a lot about this game.

[@drakewolfen5083]

Marvelous, there is no other word. You breath such new life is those pieces *eargasm*

[@tribexen]

The fact that I know I can't go back and experience Chrono Trigger for the first time...

[@svenstevenson2245]

It has left a timeless scar upon my life, while nothing will ever compare to the brand new experience of playing it the first time, I also would never want to forget those cherished memories. I often listen to remasters, renditions, orchestrations and reimagining's of the games songs, so many of them bring me to tears because they remind me of times long past, things that can not be recovered so, instead I will recollect and reminisce instead.

[@tribexen]

@@svenstevenson2245 I do the same thing, and seeing all of the content related to a game this old, makes me realize how incredible this game's community is. (Also I'm very surprised to see a reply to a comment I made 2 years ago lol)

[@DalBosco]

Good job! Very nostalgic soundtrack

[@monad_video]

im salty as heck right now.. in a great way!! can't turn off these waterworks, so dam beautiful!!!! Sheer Perfection of any OST!

[@cholosmar]

This is really nice, so beautiful! You make the best orchestral remixes I have ever heard!! I hope you could do Seiken Densetsu 3 - Meridian Child some day

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Thank you! Because of licensing issues, I'll only start working on SD3 again if the game gets a North American re-release. I really hope that happens.

[@dorkandproudofit]

This piece was initially going to be a love song, or so I heard; Since your version was awesome enough to inspire my inner muse, I figured I'd think up some lyrics! VVVVV Race Through the night Toward the light Toward the past Now at last, I'll ask you: Come fly away with me To far away times in our memory! We'll be together and free In far away dreams, just wait and see! Just take my hand We'll be okay There's nothing they can do To take our love away! Oh Come fly away with me To far away times in our memory! We'll be together and free In far away dreams just wait and see! No harm will find us now, The danger's behind us now At last, there is nothing left to fear I'll wipe the teardrops from your face, And we'll share a warm embrace As we finally have found Our place... Soft Bright clouds Fields of green Like we'd seen Long ago When we were young And the sun Was there To stay... Please stay... Come fly away with me Into far away times We'll be together and free When we're in far away times Where there's nothing No one To keep us apart 'Cause I'm there In your heart...

[@narutojaja111]

Beautiful!

[@evanbarron]

You should listen to the one in Yasunori Mitsuda's To Far Away Times album, that one has some amazing lyrics too!

[@VIISoldiers]

This is simply beautiful......Thank you so much for the upload.

[@frajolagames3660]

0:44 to 2:05 Sounds like something magical and a bright future S2

[@lordshadow19]

I had to immediately stop all activity to listen to get another beautifully crafted masterpiece.

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Thank you very much!

[@FajitaFantom]

See the notification. Know it's gonna be good. You do such amazing work. I've enjoyed all the chrono trigger pieces.

[@Stiefelkater]

This is pure art

[@Slumbering_Alex]

Hope you're doing okay :]

[@SirLordGolbez]

Again my friend, Awesome Job. It's great to know that you are still putting out great remixes like this.

[@FannyZQ]

I saw the notification when i woke up and I clicked it immediately. Man your remixes are always so good :3

[@Irish_Ian17]

In the End, the Future had finally changed.

[@LavosTheOneEyedTick]

I’m so happy with what you did with this tune. This is the song too good to be messed around with. No need to get overly fancy or any of that. It’s as close to the original as it could ever be, and that’s all I could ever ask for.

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Thanks! The last thing I'd want to do with this track is mess it up with my own "artistic interpretation." If I remember correctly, the only significant change I made to the original was pitching some of the flutes down an octave.

[@LavosTheOneEyedTick]

@@MalcolmRobinsonMusic Honestly I bet Mitsuda would do that same change if he was recomposing this piece for today, so for me, this is as perfect as the song will get. You really knocked it out of the park with your albums dude!

[@leonkillbots]

YES! Thank you! This is AMAZING!

[@miracletf]

There it is! Thank you!

[@7deEspadas]

Glad you're still here :) Keep up your good work!

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Thanks! I'll do my best!

[@jaojao1768]

Amazing! I should really play Chrono Trigger some day

[@luckyleosthoughts4277]

Yes you should, a great game if you like story line more so than graphics and explosions (and all the other features which sells games nowadays.)

[@drakearmstrong2078]

I'm super excited to see the grand finale of the Chrono Trigger Album. Good luck with it!

[@alanroman133]

Beautiful as usual. Thx for this wonderful work my friend. Keep it like that!

[@emmax9852]

Love this song, brings back good memories.

[@JasonWardStudios]

Love it, subtle and beautiful. A great orchestration to be sure!

[@irinaturgueniev8284]

THIS IS SO EPICALLY BEAUTIFUL