How
often have I admitted my love for Chrono Trigger? Far too often to
count that is for certain but I can't help it, Chrono Trigger is one
of the finest stories crafted for the Super Nintendo. The music from
the game is still top notch and still better then several of the big
game titles these days. However I could be wrong and it could just be
me looking at the game from rose tinted glasses.
Going
through my extensive playlist for Chrono Trigger, I came across a
cover performed by katethegreat19 and forgot that I had it. Upon
listening to it again, it made me realize just why I love this game.
Her rendition of To Dear Friends is a wonderful companion piece to
the Chrono Symphonic version of To Far Away Times. It works this
song, all things considered is a farewell letter from Crono to his
time displaced friends knowing that although they will not see each
other again, they will still be together in their hearts. It is
cheesy, but it works at the right level that you can forgive it.
So
what makes this version of the song stand out above the original? It
is the lyrics that had been added to the song. If you recall earlier
in the year I was appreciative of songs that added fan lyrics, but
was still incredibly apprehensive. However that has gone the wayside
and I have fully embraced fan lyrics, for good or bad.
Why
is To Dear Friends and example Crowning Music of Awesome? It evokes
emotion like all good songs should. It can be glee, sorrow or anger,
but a song should evoke some emotional response from the listener. To
Dear Friends does just that. It makes you feel the singer (obviously
Crono though it could be Marle or less likely Lucca) sadness as their
friends go home after the battle. All is not lost thought as they
will still have a memory and love for their comrades that will span
the ages. Is it cheesy? Yeah it is, but as I said, sometimes
cheesiness is a good thing.
To
Dear Friends also works on a more personal level for the listener as
you too will find yourself thinking about friends and loved ones that
have slipped away. Friends that have moved away and you fell out of
touch or loved ones who decided it was over and moved. This song
makes you remember those good times.
Katethegreat19
is one of my favourite vocalists in the remix community. As I have
touched upon before, she has an amazing talent of putting lyrics to
song that normally shouldn't have them. If you are apprehensive of listening to fan lyrics, give her stuff a listen to. You can find most of her fanmixes on her Youtube or check out her original work on her website.
Next
week, it is time to suit up and take the fight to Wily. Will I have
allies to back me up or will I fight alone.
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