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[@senseicorey9979]

The game that was before this, Chrono Trigger has an amazing sound track as well. I suggest the opening theam or "Corridors of time "

[@LudusAurea]

lol I set that as my alarm like 2 years ago and I regret it. It made me hate the song.

[@senseicorey9979]

When I first heard it, playing the game when I was 11 it was amazing. The way you are in a icey wasteland and then that music hits as you arrive in the floating magic world of zeal was amazing.

[@KairuHakubi]

@@LudusAurea lol i used to fantasize about having a phone i could set the ringtone on, upload my own MIDI file of something I like.. then by the time I got a phone that could do that, I had long since realized I will hate my ringtone because it's startling you to attention.

[@ondinnonk]

100% also, PLEASE do some of the ZOHAR PIANO ARRANGEMENTS

[@pktzer0]

The Chrono medley from Symphonic Fantasies would be a great follow-up here. That has my favourite rendition of Frog's theme. And @moonbowmusicmovie also have some great arrangement of Chrono Trigger tunes (amongst other things).

[@michealhudson5664]

I have heard "Time's Scar" a thousand times and I still get chills and the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. I love it so much.

[@dant7677]

When we started with the KZbin versions of Time's Scar: my very favorite is that first one to get pulled up. I think it's unfortunate he didn't first familiarize with the original version of that track, because what this group does with their small ensemble is just thrilling. And the blonde clarinetist who doesn't have a part and just gets to chill in the middle of it all? That's the best seat in the house right there. Incidentally, that one's also the video with my favorite "KZbin comment". Something to the effect of: "I danced down the aisle at my wedding to this song. It was the best decision I made that day."

[@EternaltheGrey]

The closeups on the players are my favorite part of orchestral versions like this- you can tell which performers *really* know the game.

[@dininelbourne]

I actually think the original version of Time's Scar blows the orchestral version out of the water.

[@ArtofCrimms]

Oh, definitely! The way the percussion cuts through different sections of the piece, the bass and the interplay of violin and flutes giving that celtic-inspired sound is just amazing.

[@RainartXIII]

I agree. I can't knock live versions though. It's so hard to match the studio performance of the original, but kudos to anyone who tries.

[@KairuHakubi]

In general I feel like orchestras either subtract 10% from a song or destroy it.

[@dininelbourne]

@@KairuHakubi, I wouldn't go that far. Some pieces I think sound infinitely better orchestrated. It all depends on the source material and the arrangement.

[@dininelbourne]

@@RainartXIII, I've attended too many of these live performances to knock anything about them. Even saw this piece performed. But the original is just too damn perfect.

[@nicholasgraves3149]

The Chrono Cross OST is awesome. The electric bass with that fat and clear tone and a celtic-y melody on a flute or fiddle do most of the heavy lifting. It has a folk vibe to it but has splashes of unorthodox instrumentation that work really well.

[@cmmiles000]

Yasunori Mitsuda's greatest soundtracks he composed are Chrono Trigger, Chrono Cross and Xenogears. Absolutely gorgeous and beautiful.

[@brandoncarbaugh7994]

Wow I actually adore that first version of the Chrono Cross theme. That violinist was SHREDDING. That solo doesn't go quite that long or that hard in the original composition.

[@dant7677]

Every time I watch that video, I can't help thinking that she must have won a golden fiddle off the devil, down in Georgia.

[@acarbonbasedlifeform70]

Though Nobuo Uematsu is probably the most important videogame composer for me, as I've played lots of Final Fantasy in my life, and quite a lot of elements of my musical taste are kinda rooted in Final Fantasy music (symphonic music, progressive rock etc), but Yasunori Mitsuda is by far my favourite. Still to this day I get overwhelmed by emotions whenever I hear his music from Xenogears, Chrono Trigger & Cross etc... He's on the same level for me as all my favourite rock & metal bands, like King Crimson, Yes, Van der Graaf Generator, Iron Maiden, Dream Theater, Blind Guardian, Lacrimosa... Even though I don't play anymore, I still listen to music from the games. It makes me feel good.

[@notmyname213]

Based on the rock and metal bands you listen to, you should check out the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 soundtrack if you haven't already. It's the hardest I've heard anyone rock out with a flute since Aqualung (the album).

[@acarbonbasedlifeform70]

​@@notmyname213 thanks! Xenogears is my favourite game of all times (tied with Planescape: Torment), but I've largely skipped all the other Xeno games. Not sure about playing, but I'll give the XC3 OST a try. BTW Aqualung is a great album, but I like Thick as a brick and Songs from the wood a tad more :)

[@duckfist]

Mitsuda and Uematsu were an eye-opener for me at like age 12, realizing there could be awesome musical experiences in video games. As others are saying, check out Chrono Trigger and Xenogears as well if you like this one. A cool thing about this soundtrack is that the game involves parallel worlds, and you see that reflected in several tunes that have a different arrangement in when you visit the same areas in the other world. Like the track at 25:10 , which is a village theme, goes between this sick 12-string guitar lead ("Arni Village") and a soothing piano lead in the other world ("Another Arni").

[@notmyname213]

Mitsuda Yasunori is truly a gem in the world of video game music. The more you listen to his works, the more you'll notice the way he loves to resolve melodies. It's hard to describe but very easy to recognize his style.

[@ChronoMune]

Kind of like, chaos into beautiful acceptance of the chaos resulting in harmony with the chaos? 😂 best way I can describe it

[@StewNWT]

agree there is a very distinct... not chord progression but really epic stylistic series of choices he makes it's all over the chrono trigger main theme, this theme, themes from Xenogears

[@WatashiMachineFullCycle]

His love for tin whistles and Celtic flutes always get my emotions going, even as far back as Schala's Theme. I know he was only a part of ACE as a whole but MAN some of those Xenoblade tracks!!

[@doscuramenos]

Yes, he (Mitsuda) likes tô make/perform clearer sounds. I would say he doesn't like tô experiment with notes, unlike Uematsu.. Obs: Just tô clarify that Uematsu, obviously, also knows how to write clear music either.. But he experiments more than Mitsuda, thus both bearing different styles of creating music.. When they worked together though, one of the best videogame OSTs ever was created.. Which actually paved the one from this video, by the way.. And now, here we are..

[@pocketheart1450]

This OST is a masterpiece. Time's Scar is brilliant. It's so unique.

[@RosieLeonhart]

I second the comment suggesting Liberi Fatali. FF8 was my first FF, and my first ps1 game; so Liberi Fatali was the first piece of video game music that blew me away, and clued me in to the fact that there were games out there with amazing soundtracks. I actually played Chrono Cross not long after 8, and always loved the vibe in CC. Loved seeing a reaction to it! You just can't beat the original version of 'Time's Scar'

[@mrchinosofexodar]

One thing to keep in mind also is for a lot of us that grew up with these games and the original music, we get that uncanny valley feel with most live performances or even covers. It's like listening to Aerosmith's version of Come Together before The Beatles version! You should always listen to the original version when checking a track and then decide if it's worth looking for a cover or orchestral performance, because it sets the bar correctly.

[@nintendude794]

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[@PazuChill]

Time's Scar is amazing, but Dreams of the Shore Near Another World is my favorite piece of the soundtrack.

[@xbmarx]

Highly recommend Suikoden 2. There's a pretty legendary story behind it too: the composer, Miki Higashino, wrote something like 105 tracks in 9 months, and the grind was such a traumatic experience she retired a few years later, and I think she was only in her late 20's/early 30's.

[@BDVinci]

Yasunori Mitsuda is an absolutely amazing composer, every time I see his name in a work I know it's going to be incredible. While Chrono Cross is a very good first pick, his work in Chrono Trigger is even better, as I feel he really was able to pour his soul into that. Another of his works that I would recommend listening to is his KiЯitɘ (Kirite) Album, which was a CD made not for a game or series, but a story book.

[@ChronoMune]

@@epoch151 yeah I’m with you. Trigger is epic but cross is where he showed what he’s really made of

[@Ahluk1]

Truly appreciate you uploading these for those that couldn't make the stream. Absolutely love your insight.

[@stealthxhawk22]

Absolutely love this. Thank you for doing this

[@pickthestickup]

YESSSSSSSSSS super stoked to check this out

[@erikdavis1646]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, and also glad you went back to the game's version of Scars of Time. I personally like it more. Some context for the OST: It was based primarily on the Europe/Africa region, with elements from, as you pointed out, the Renaissance to more present day. The game is also centered on an archipelago, hence the thematic elements of sailing and choice of instruments. The game also centers around dual timelines, with each line having its own style of music (home and another world) and variations of the same pieces. One of my personal favorites would be the Dreams of the Shore Near Another World, which plays as the overworld theme in the alternate timeline. I was honestly surprised it wasn't featured in the compilation (The Dream that Time Dreams contains some elements of it, and that section was in part of the compilation).

[@userxl41drn301]

It is a scientifically proven fact that if you react to Chrono Cross music you can and will react to Chrono Trigger music afterwards. Also, Cowboy Bebop soundtrack needs to happen (including the movie OST).

[@VitoVitonerLanci]

Yes, Tank! you.

[@agusblanco400]

He already did tank! Look for it, it blows his mind haha

[@WatashiMachineFullCycle]

Omg my god I've never heard this full orchestral medley arrangement before - that choir in Garden of God gave me absolute GOOSEBUMPS

[@gilgameshur-nammu366]

You are one of the coolest people out there! I am so thankful to have found your channel and your stream! Here's to many more enjoyable moments with you!

[@BaldusCattus]

It's incredible that you're covering the OSTs of these older games - your knowledgeable commentary is the icing on these creative and beautiful musical cakes. Chrono Cross is a particular favourite of mine, but for me, Yasunori Mitsuda's magnum opus has to be Xenogears - I really hope you'll consider doing a stream on it.

[@LudusAurea]

Yay. I watched like 10 minutes a bit ago of the Twitch record but I was busy, wish I had been there. Hoping you listened to On the Beach of Dreams.

[@classicsagat]

My favorite version of this song! The VGO is such a talented group!

[@thingsiplay]

Man this song just gave me tears...

[@nightvid3607]

Another amazing twitch stream Geebz! You've hit up two of my favorite vg composers, Yasunori Mitsuda and Nobuo Uematsu. Awesome! Some other OSTs I think you would enjoy are Final Fantasy Tactics, Legend of Dragoon, Secret of Mana and for a curveball, Hotline Miami or Far Cry 3: Blooddragon if you want to get real electronic with it. Oh yeah, and I think you would get some enjoyment our of Nobuo Uematsus metal band The Black Mages!

[@Fefs-yi1gf]

man i enjoyed so much this video, love your analisys, i never heard to this live in particular. Chrono Cross music, and Mitsuda's in general is my favorite.

[@rpgeebzmusicarcade]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@captindo]

Xenogears has probably the best music of any game I've ever played. Chrono Trigger and Cross are on the same level as Xenogears when it comes to full orchestra in my opinion. Your going down a beautiful rabbit hole dude, enjoy it all.

[@makasete30]

Bonds of sea and fire is one of my all time favourites.

[@captindo]

@@makasete30 Same here. I like Flight a little more though, it's one of those "things are about to get rough but, we'll fight through it" vibes. Helped put my kids to sleep for year's and gave me some nostalgia lol.

[@Malroth00Returns]

No Xenogears review is complete with "out one who is torn apart" and "He who bares fangs at god"

[@alrightthen]

I'm glad the Twitch thing is working out. Thanks for the videos dude!

[@clanpsi]

I'm glad to hear you enjoyed this song! My next suggestion would definitely be Liberti Fatali from FF8. :)

[@gilgameshur-nammu366]

Final fantasy 8 has amazing tracks that Geebz would enjoy.

[@evylrune]

Yes please Geebz!

[@acarbonbasedlifeform70]

I remember being totally blown away when I first heard it in 1999. Like, is this in a video game?!

[@ChronoMune]

Nobuo was definitely his most creatively amazing with 7, 8 and 9. I still think 7 is best overall for the sheer purpose of creating the entire feel of that world so strongly through the music alone. But 8 I would say was the peak of his creativity. So much unique sound in that. Even just the world map has such an intriguing sound

[@acarbonbasedlifeform70]

@@ChronoMune I wholeheartedly agree, though I would definitely highlight 6 as well.

[@luciferfaust]

Thanks for posting some highlights! I can never catch twitch lives

[@Degnique]

The wind, the stars and the waves still makes me emotional to this very day. A masterpiece.

[@heavydremer8716]

You are the coolest dude on KZbin! Thanks for making this post. Chrono Cross was one of my favorite games growing up. The story is just as beautiful as the music.

[@Shiby23]

well you made this one hell of a night for me Sir! kinda boosted back and forth looking for the 1 riff but never found it. ended up with the nastalgia for each segment here or there and got to enjoy your thoughts in an interesting way beyond the one i was looking for

[@fernicusmaximus9282]

We need a Chrono Cross slow burn there's many tracks that weren't on the medley.

[@adamhenton6221]

Oh man this was SO COOL. I enjoyed this

[@gabrielwag]

YESSSSSSS! Chrono cross is the game that made me both want to be a gamer and a musician! Your first video on it and it is 1 hour long, I'm so happy! His songs in this game have amazing bass lines and melodies. To this day, there was never another OST to touch me like the one for this game did.

[@aAaAaAaAaA1234567ize]

i'm so happy you're on the videogame ost journey. i'm gonna have to catch you live to drop some suggestions, but the ones you've started with are phenominal. i can't wait to see what tracks other people suggest too

[@celescole9918]

Ahh, I love this game's soundtrack so much. Never played the actual game but always loved the soundtrack. By the way, reactions to some of Akira Yamaoka's Silent Hill songs would be awesome too!

[@Tvanon]

I played Chrono Cross when I was a kid, tho I never manage to finish the game because I didn't know where to go halfway through the game, but I love the OST so much and I can still remember most of it even now. I had pleasure watching this video and thanks for the commentary!

[@ultimomos5918]

God makes me miss playing music so much. The smiles, the glances between musicians, the groove and movement...there's just something so magical about creating and performing music that simply can't be captured by any other medium.

[@kobarsos82]

Thanks for doing this, hopefully you can also do the whole osts of these one day (all amazing in their own rights), I'm pretty sure thousands will be interested: Chrono trigger (Mitsuda is a genius here, just as in chrono cross, both osts deserve to be covered in full) Hades Final Fantasy VI Hollow Knight Bastion Ori and the Blind Forest Heroes of might and magic II Might and Magic VI Super Metroid Donkey Kong Country (first and second game - equally great) Cheers!

[@taravati181]

chrono cross dreams of the shore near another world is also an amazing piece use the OG game version also.

[@lorben9601]

I love Chrono Cross' music and this was a great some great commentary. An hour long and I didn't even notice. A new game called Sea of Stars is scheduled to come out later this year. It's a Chrono Trigger style throwback by Sabotage Studio and Mitsuda is doing some of the tracks. I am absolutely stoked to hear new music from him.

[@sonicstormer]

After Final Fantasy X, I'm so happy you listened to Mitsuda!

[@Relkin109]

Yasunori Mitsuda's baselines in the Chrono series are something else, so dang catchy and amazing. A great example of Mitsuda's baselines is the Battle 1 theme.

[@joxerthemighty9148]

really enjoyed the game. i started with this one instead of chrono trigger, and this one drew me in

[@anotherdeadweirdo382]

Time and fate are both major themes in Chrono Trigger (SNES 1995) as well as Chrono Cross (PS1 1999). Thanks to this medley you’ve now technically heard music from both as there are several pieces that made the jump to the sequel. Chrono Trigger was especially groundbreaking in terms of its approach to story and theme and really raised the bar on the whole genre. Cross I think largely suffers from the expectations of its predecessor. How do you succeed a successful experiment when half of your audience is expecting more of the same instead of another experiment? It’s an unwinnable situation really. These were the first video game OSTs I ever got and I think quite a few of us elder millennials can make that claim. Just excellent stuff. After you’ve had a chance to hear Chrono Trigger be sure to check out Brink of Time, the acid jazz reinterpretations. There are also a number of metal tributes if you ever want to do a crossover episode for your channels:)

[@Greez1337]

Excited have you interview Mick. He has great stories about writing the soundtrack to KIller Instinct. Like incorporating crowds of fans into choruses and chanting for certain themes, etc.

[@WatashiMachineFullCycle]

Just started listening to this, I'm very excited! Chrono Cross has one of my favourite soundtracks of the era. Would love to see you tackle Final Fantasy 8 in the future! The final fantasy series is well known for having legendary soundtracks, Nobuo Uematsu is rightly held up at one of the greatest video game composers, but he really got into some rich and complicated tracks in final fantasy 8, that did eventually get re-arranged for a full orchestra and translated to it beautifully

[@Subxenox15]

Been waiting on this one! Yasunori Mitsuda changed my childhood. It's like I'd never heard music before...Unbelievable

[@Forks22]

One of my favorite game soundtracks!

[@dylanvaughn4090]

Dude I love your videos! You should definitely react to chrono triggers soundtrack next! The forest theme was always my favorite

[@SarahMaeBea]

I'm really glad you ended up listening to the original! I think the arrangements are cool, but the instrumentation is so unique and important to the feel of the game. I don't think standard orchestrations do it justice. The rest of the OST is fantastic and worth a listen even if not on camera. Thanks for sharing this!

[@sabutcher12]

I would love to see you react to Okami's soundtrack! It has some beautiful japanese style pieces

[@whisped8145]

I wouldn't even know where to start with suggestions in that OST. It's best to just ride through these 4 hours, minus the seconds-short fanfare-pieces.

[@TacitaSaturnia]

I'm just utterly amused that I was woken up this morning by my computer randomly playing a medley of Chronocross and Xenogears. Wonderful video to find waiting my getting up. :)

[@lunaumbra5179]

That bass is perfection. I wouldn't expect them to change it

[@nintendude794]

Hey geebz! Long time fan and commenter here! Just wanna say I prefer it when you listen to the very original version/recording before listening to live performances and fan arrangements! 8:00

[@nintendude794]

And, like many other commenters have said, Chrono Trigger predates Chrono Cross and is even more important and iconic! Chrono Trigger is my fave soundtrack ever-and that’s saying a lot! Please listen to more MITSUDA in future! Thanks!

[@nintendude794]

12:00 a lot of Twitch commenters agree, “original”, “original”, “original with video”

[@KairuHakubi]

Tell you what, if you like the bassline in Time's Scar, you'll love the Wild ARMs Port Town theme. Pretty much the same thing, heh.

[@blenderpanzi]

First game was Chrono Trigger on the SNES, then Radical Dreamers (SNES, guess it was more like a visual novel than a RPG), then Chrono Cross (PlayStation 1). I only played Chrono Trigger, but also listen to the also excellent Chrono Cross soundtrack. Chrono Trigger is widely regarded as one of the best JRPGs ever to this day. There are so many great fan covers ("ReMix") of the soundtrack.

[@lethauntic]

4:00 I just noticed "is chrono cross a remake of radical dreamers" after he read it. You don't always pay attention to them, but when you do you just wonder who in their right mind asked this stuff. So often I see a question there and just think, "????? HUH ?????"

[@HydraTower]

Yes! Chrono Cross!

[@Kinkajou1015]

If you ever want to give everyone goosebumps and have them relive trauma: Battle! Champion Cynthia and Cynthia's Theme [Pokémon] Easy link for you to find it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3zQdnywe8l6pMk 25:35-27:06 is Battle theme, 27:06-28:29 is the regular theme. My favorite rendition of her themes are from Braxton Burks on his album Time & Space - "Battle! Champion Cynthia"

[@Alastabdk]

Now I am going to start watching more orchestras that play game music.

[@LudusAurea]

Chrono still has the best victory song out of all the Square games, fight me.

[@Phil_529]

Victory! (Gift of Spring)... so good

[@blenderpanzi]

That's because the final fantasy victory fanfare only has nostalgia going for it. :P

[@dantediss1]

One of the greatest OST's of All Time !!!

[@DeconvertedMan]

Cronocross! :D

[@sciverzero8197]

I wasn't expecting a Talking Heads - Once In a Lifetime reference.

[@Spitx]

I grew with bodyboard and skate and stuff... And later there were great games and videos... "Tension" reunited some of the best bodyboarders, locations and music! Man, I had music for before the session and for after the session and it made it all so much better... When I noticed I've been on the same page all the time and did the same sort of stuff and listened to the same sounds I felt so rewarded 😁 yet I'm just a noob

[@Namtar3D]

The master piece of Yasunori Mitsuda, absolutely beautiful soundtrack and the game is my second favorite epic story of all time.

[@countquackula8539]

Listen to more in-game versions of this game.

[@1Dshot]

I guess you did my suggestions already lol I would be interested in hearing your thoughts on Radical Dreamers specifically with this franchise. In fact at 45:22, the vocals you can't hear well is the melody of that song, intermixed with the orchestra playing the original title theme from Chrono Trigger

[@bigbigtimeboy]

YESS Yasunori Mitsuda is wicked!! You gotta check Chrono Trigger - the emotions...."Chorridors of Time" UGH!! SO GOOD!

[@unrespectedman]

Go with so Terminator Resistance osts. 1) Main menu Theme 2) Final assault on Skynet's position (theme B) 3) Ending variation of main menu theme on acoostic guitare 4) Annihilation line's version of the 1st Terminator main theme. All this songs have a boud between them. Main theme song - is a representive of machine domain and their closenest with no hope Annihilation line version of the main theme - Parts all needed to play Final assault version - road to victory by all-or-nothing Ending variation - is a representive of human future after victory with hope

[@Thoroughmas]

I'd love to see you check out any Warcraft soundtrack. They're probably my favourite game soundtracks. Even just the title track from each World of Warcraft game is brilliant and fascinating.

[@ChronoMune]

Well lookie here. My name is based on this series, in particular this game. Glad you’ve listened to it. Still some of the best (game) music ever made. I even made my own composition inspired by it yeeaars ago, still on my channel

[@IronDiamondMan]

Ahhh, one of the finest soundtracks ever produced. Any medium.

[@Relkin109]

Orchestral tracks for the Suikoden series would be a high recommendation from me after watching this one. A good example would be the Japoin Games' Suikoden II Suite video, which is a performance by JAGMO.

[@kotetsujin3493]

Its a japanese guy playing the bass guitar in the first video

[@Andlekin]

If you liked this, you should check out IGC's rendition of "Theme of Laura". Incredibly sax solo.

[@nazgaurhunter200]

i love yours videos but the special fact of this you search for the game version, not many people do that U R awesome!!!!

[@kylewagenaar5786]

My work internet was too slow to watch the whole stream but the bits that did load were good

[@noskap]

Chrono Trigger changed my life

[@jdspencer60]

12:15 they are crushing it so hard

[@RyoCaliente]

There is water at the bottom of the ocean!

[@maarakmehdi5294]

IF ONLY the tempo was slower in the medley but besides that I F LOVE IT

[@williansnobre]

2:26 These composers on the screen are legends, I would put Akira Yamaoka and Hitoshi Sakimoto on that list as well, you literally years worth of great composition, and some of them were not only composing the songs but also programming them to fit the limited game storage and to be sintethized in real time by the videogame soundboard, you know, the midi way. Some composers work around the point of loop by making the loop, and the entire song by extent, be dynamic, so it will loop parts of the song and evolve along with the gameplay, so if they can work build ups and resolutions along with the actions of the player or at least with the scene. It can go from changing the phase of the music along with the phases of a fight to sinchronizing the movements of the enemy to the beat of the song or adpting the song to the movements of the player. Dark Souls is one example that many people will mention but there's things like Need for Speed Most Wanted (2005), Paul Linford made some really good chase music that would adapt to what was happening on the chase so the player really felt like the game was a real time action movie. It is the kind of soundtrack that is best experienced in game, in my opinion.

[@taravati181]

brave fencer musashi "allucaneet palace theme" or "the only friend" are great pieces of music

[@WatashiMachineFullCycle]

I know I keep commenting sorry! I wish I had caught this live, I apparently have a lot to say! Geebz, have you perchance come across the Undertale 5th Anniversary orchestra? Not only is the arrangement SUPERB, whoever was balancing the sound on that recording blew me away with how clean and balanced it was. Can't recommend it enough, seeing Toby Fox's more 8-bit inspired pieces brought to such professional levels of orchestration is a treat! Would be happy to provide the video for you, if you need it but it's pretty famous if you search for the 5th anniversary edition

[@blenderpanzi]

One thing that would make these videos perhaps unreasonable longer, but I think interesting is to first listen to the version as it was in the game and only then an orchestrated version. 😄

[@banomas7772]

Amazing soundtrack. I recommend you check out the OST for hollow knight it's one of my favourite games and has some amazing music in it.

[@blenderpanzi]

In the game certain things are played on acoustic guitar, which makes it feel much different. Much more intimate. (I don't know much about these things, maybe it's not a guitar, but something similar. Don't think it's an ukulele.)

[@Eric998765]

When I was in high school in the early 00's, Chrono Cross was one of my favorite games. I replayed it last year and it wasn't quite as good as I remember but still would rate an A among all JRPGs. I hadn't heard the orchestral version before but I actually like the in game version more I think

[@MrTableDesk]

I wish I could surf where I live

[@gijswelten]

If you want to go a bit deeper on the particuliarities of composing for games, it might be interesting to check out the OST for Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory. Amon Tobin composed the soundtrack, but the unique part is that it's (one of?) the first game(s) where the music had modular layers, so it could dynamically adjust to what was going on in the game. E.g. when you went from sneaking around to being found out and now suddenly having to fight, the soundtrack would pick up in intensity right there and then. On top of that it's also just very good and cool music :D

[@aeroxyl]

PLEASE look into the Ultrakill sound track. Super cool stuff all done by one guy.

[@Pointer243]

Please take a listen to the game of the year awards orchestra they make a amazing music tracks for the nominees.

[@stevepatterson3839]

That was the flute....