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Chrono Trigger treated to Piano Soundscape, Orchestral Arrangements

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Chrono Trigger treated to Piano Soundscape, Orchestral Arrangements
Square Enix has opened preorders for the Chrono Trigger Piano Soundscape Arrangement and Orchestral Arrangement - Melodies Across Time albums on compact disc.

The piano album premieres in November in Japan, featuring “Frog's Theme” and “Robo's Theme,” together with “Gato’s Song ~ Battle ~ Fanfare 1” and “Magus’ Castle ~ Confusion Melody ~ Battle with Magus.” Excerpts of all twelve arrangements by Shogo Nomura and Sachico Miyano are streaming on the official album website.

Orchestral Arrangement collection "Melodies Across Time" follows in January. The album highlights ten orchestral medleys to be performed live by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra at the Tokyo International Forum Hall in January of 2026. They include "Secret of the Forest / Wind Scene," "Courage and Pride / Frog's Them'e," and "World Revolution / Last Battle."

Time travel role-playing game Chrono Trigger launched for Super Nintendo in 1995, featuring music by Yasunori Mitsuda (Xenogears), Nobuo Uematsu (Final Fantasy) and Noriko Matsueda (Bahamut Lagoon). The Windows port launched in February of 2018, through Steam. Post-release patches made updates to the user interface, adjusted character sprites and background graphics, along with improving gameplay speed.



From the Square Enix product page:
We will bring you a brand-new piano arrangement album of CHRONO TRIGGER! This album focuses on the characters’ theme songs, featuring a total of 12 tracks, all newly arranged. Including beloved tracks such as ‘Frog’s Theme’ and ‘Robo’s Theme. The piano melodies, played with a fresh interpretation, gently awaken memories of the adventure. Please enjoy the experience where nostalgic yet fresh music intertwines with your memories.
Square Enix Japan - Chrono Trigger Piano Soundscape excerpts

Square Enix Online Store - CHRONO TRIGGER Piano Soundscape Arrangement - (North America) / (Europe)

Square Enix Online Store - CHRONO TRIGGER Orchestral Arrangement - Melodies Across Time - (North America) / (Europe)

CDJapan - CHRONO TRIGGER Piano Soundscape Arrangement / CHRONO TRIGGER Orchestral Arranngement - Melodies Across Time

Chrono Trigger Original Soundtrack【Nintendo DS】- Apple Music / YouTube Music