Entry 022 - Symphony of Zeal - Chrono Trigger Orchestrated

 

My introduction to Chrono Trigger is actually rather humerus (at least to me). I had just finished playing Final Fantasy 6 and was blown away by the game. I was looking for new game to invest in (I was 13, this was an investment) and so I decided to look at other games that this company Squaresoft released.

Turns out they had just released a new game: Chrono Trigger. I picked the game up without looking into it at all... and needless to say, I was about to be blown away a second time.

I'm sure many people have similar stories. The game is one that sticks with you for years after playing it - just hearing the name Chrono Trigger reminds me of simpler days and easier times. It has withstood the test of time - in both game play and music.... and oh my the music.

While Symphony of Zeal is not the original soundtrack, it serves as a suitable stand in. The unofficial release of the soundtrack is something that I have long since given up on ever having in my collection, this release helps fill that void.

While I was a little thrown off at first with the music, it has grown on me. I was expecting a genuine orchestra, but was instead greeted by a synthesized orchestral arrangement. Once my expectations were realigned I quickly grew to enjoy this release for what it was. This is essentially a "Chrono Trigger Restored" similar to the Super Mario World and Donkey Kong Country ones that have come out within the past year or so.

Everything about this release just oozes class, the artwork, the materials that went into the jacket, and from what I've played so far the records sound pristine. It's simply one of those records that will make any VGM collection one step closer to completion.