SNES: I’ve got MIDI Smooth McGroove: I’ve got DNA

"The black wind howls... One among you will shortly perish..."

How can your whistling also be perfect

This is something I did not think I would write, but this music brings back some memories for me. A long while back like 09, I was playing this game on my DS in a hospital room with my grandfather after he had a massive cardiac arrest. He was not doing well; his heart was failing fast. Being a child, it’s hard to cope with that sort of thing. A person you had adored and loved for as long as you remember dying in front of you. In the game, I first heard this song and my grandfather asked to hear it too. He told me that music was one of the best things he had heard in a long while. He knew nothing of video games, but he wanted to listen to it because I liked it. He looked up at the crucifix on the wall, handed the DS back to me, and told me “I’ll miss you”. Right then and there he had another cardiac arrest, and an aneurysm that took his life. Every time I hear this very pretty song, I just cry a little. This video made me cry a lot. I can only say one thing to you: Thank you

yep, chills

Chrono triggers composer is a genius

Okay, can we all take a moment and acknowledge how impressive those whistling skills are? Seriously, this soothes my soul.

This is one of those "put down the controller because the music changes once the scene ends" songs.

Smooth's music is travelling through time ♪

"Hey Smooth, what's your vocal range?" "Yes."

This is why cloning must move forward: Smooth Mcgroove concert.

This brings back so many memories Chrono trigger is beloved by many people to this day, and it’s plain to see why

Your whistling is so good, hot damm!

this is probably the most wonderful thing i've discovered "just one more video.." at 3am in the morning thanks, insomnia! you've done it again!

I honestly hope he gets around to every major song on this album. Chrono Trigger is not only one the best RPG's of all time, not only the best low tech console RPG of all time, it also had one of the best soundtracks of all time. I dont think they'll ever be another one. My vote is for either Magus' theme or Frog. More Magus.

The Zeal arc had a really heavy story, especially if you had Magus on the crew. It's also got my favorite music from the game with this theme, Corridor of Time, and Undersea Palace.

I did not expect a Chrono Trigger visit, holy cow, this is one of my favorites from the game. I also envy your whistling ability lmfao

Smooth's voice can make an excellent lullaby without needing words

サラのテーマだ…この曲は本当に悲しさの中に優しさが含まれていて、本当に好きでした…！

Ah yes, the Theme that taught me Main Character Plot Armor doesn't always exist.

theme I love the most about this game, it's amazing bro

Those harmonies never fail to give me chills. Mitsuda is a true master

This is my favorite song from the entire SNES library. I’ll admit I never expected you to cover this song, but thank you so much. This is freaking beautiful.

I never took the time to play this gem. It is time.

And thus begins a brother's endless search for his sister.

I like the part where he says “da, da, dada, da”. So inspiring. ❤️

Wow, My Favorite game of all time is Chronotrigger. I did not think improvements could be made. But you sir, I salute you!

One of the best OST in Chrono Trigger/from the SNES era, this cover was perfect.

Oh yes, this is what I have been waiting for since the Corridors of Time acapella!

Schala’s Theme is in a class by itself. It’s one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written and it’s timeless. Thank you for doing it proud, Mr. McGroove.

Sometimes I think about the deeper meaning beyond simple nostalgia behind why games like this, songs like this, feel so immensely meaningful for so many people. Something inside of me just screams that this is part of my formative experience, and that it left a mark that goes beyond the transient entertainment you might get from say a Saturday morning cartoon. There's something in this that goes deeper and it's difficult to articulate. Brilliant as always Smooth.

0:47 and 1:47 , that whistle/note that plays _always_ gives me chills. God why is the Chrono Trigger OST so *fucking* good.

Chills. Literally no words for how beautiful this is.

Really great! My favorite Chrono Trigger music is “Corridors of Time”. I hope you sing it someday! My 8yo son will like it too, we are playing together: now fighting Magus!

the emotion with which you look into the camera's eyes suggests you're discussing something far more profound than Dah and Bah

え？？やばすぎん？？？ この曲めっちゃ好きだから嬉しい🥺

Saw Schala's Theme and I was like "Oh a new remix!" Saw it was Smooth and gasped Began listening and damn near started crying One of the best tracks in one of the best OSTs there is, excellent work as always

Congratulations on your resurrection! I'm about to cry.

I played through this masterpiece again recently. Smooth's timing couldn't be more perfect with this one, and masterfully done as always!

Download and save this one, folks - there's no telling if Square Enix will take it down!

Mcgroove + Chrono Triggers OST = 😁

This is one of the most beautifully haunting songs in the game and you put it on a whole new level. Wonderfully done!!

Imagine getting a Schala cover by Smooth McGroove in this, the year of our Lord 2021

I'm just happy to see you feeling good again, Smooth. Another great acapella song. Me, the husband, and the kids all love your work. Keep taking care of yourself first and foremost, and thanks for sharing your talent with people like us.

"An a-capella wind howls..." and thus Smooth made another awesome arrangement :)

Your arrangements are so wholesome and wonderful! This has always been one of the brightest spots of this entire site.

Thank you for covering one of the most important themes in JRPG history. You're amazing and I will continue to support this.

this games soundtrack has so much identity man. ive never played this and know barely any tracks from it but this just sounds so instantly recognizable its insane. especially the whistling melody.

Uff man, what an underrated song. Im so glad you singed this, its one of my favorites of the game

Youre still knocking it out of the park, man. And Schala's theme? God damn I have some feels about this.

This has got to be my favorite song from Chrono Trigger! This is so well done! Thank you so much for making & uploading this!!! 😄💜

1:30 Now how in the Chrono trigger did you make this noise out of your mouth??! Impressive. Immaculate. Impeccable. Impossible? Apparently not!

8 seconds in, and I got those arm chills. Smooth, you did good here.

I've been waiting for you to do this. Thank you, sir!

I have listened to this song so many times, but now I find myself flipping to this one just because your version just hits so hard! Thank you for this!

The magicians in chrono were such a tragic story. Schala is easily one of the most memorable npcs in history of gaming, and this song is both part of that accomplishment and an absolute testament of that accomplishment. I love your version. I love that you include sequences of the original pieces where this song was heard. Most of the cases where you do, you only include a stage, but this rare song is only played on cutscenes. And since those cutscenes are impregnated with so much love, the whole brings back a lot of memories as to how that story was told. I played chrono trigger late in life, but it had such resonance with my inner child that I remember it as if it had happened when I was a kid. And it did, but this game wasn't easily available in my country. Thanks for this. I'm always happy to hear songs like this one brought back to life.

So beautiful. This game had amazing music and Mcgroove does it so well

Been hoping for this one for some time- was everything I imagined and more; thanks so much, Mr. McGroove!

Oh man, kick-@$$! One of the best themes from one of the best games of all time. I've been waiting for this one for a long time. Thanks Smooth!

How can a man have such an angelic voice

And here I was, looking at the thumbnail thinking "How the hell is he going to do those really high bells?" Son of a gun does it masterfully. Thanks for covering this, dude. I'm in a dark place today and this song took me back to 20 years ago, a happier place. It hugs my heart. Keep on grooving.

Absolutely phenomenal! Thank you!

Thank you for this cover !! Beautiful !!

Ok, ok. You actually have no idea how happy you’ve made me with this song, like actually.

Such a good song, and such a good performance as always, smooth

Absolutely peerless. Bravo smooth. Bravo

Hauntingly beautiful. Great work!

すごい感動です。 こんなにも再現度が高いと鳥肌たちます。

I don't even play the game, but it made me feel so nostalgic for some unknown reasons.

YES Smooth thank you so much, I absolutely love your Chrono Trigger arrangements, this is no different, thank you

I could not have zoomed here faster if I even had the Epoch. Easily one of my favorite CT themes, and now it gets to join my other Smooth CT acapellas at last 🥲

I'm so glad that you're back to doing your stuff! Love you man

Was wondering looooong ago when you'd do this. One of the most fitting songs to be made into an acapella. 😁🕰

"I've been waiting for this!" The mad lad finally did it. Took years of waiting but it's finally here and that's all that matters.

Awesome as usual. Thanks Smooth !

That was *AMAZING* .. I honestly got a tear in my eye from hearing this masterpiece. We love you Smooth! Keep it up!

As someone who's never played *CHRONO TRIGGER* ,this music makes me want to played it!!☺

I don't know why, but I almost cried. This song makes me feel... many things. Oh and you "ba ba ba" through my soul btw ! Awesome vid

Simply amazing

Beautifully done. One of my all-time favorite themes in gaming and you pulled it off flawlessly as usual.

I got very excited when I realized what this song is. This one is so nostalgic for me! But not for the reason you would think. One of the first game theory videos I watched was the one for super mario galaxy about peach being Rosaline's mom and he had this music as the background at some point, and it's stuck with me ever since.

なんて素敵な曲なんだ

This is one that I ALWAYS wanted to hear from Smooth, thanks so much!

Thank you for making this video. It is awesome! Loved playing Chrono Trigger back in the 90s and hope to see more covers from this game! Thax!

God damn this is so freaking good.

He has the chillest house panther, I love it.

Your return is a blessing, Smooth!

Man! So happy Smooth is feeling better and is back producing amazing content like THIS!

Ah, the nostalgia! As someone from Gen Z, I’m glad that I’ve had the opportunity to play this amazing classic from Square Enix!

Chrono Trigger is one underrated game and has a soundtrack like no other. One RPG that should get a remake. You should do more from this game @Smooth McGroove can't go wrong. Nice work. Glad your back doing what you do best

This is one of my favorites ever! Thank you!!!!

Absolutely gorgeous - so glad you're visiting one of my favorite soundtracks of all time.

Dude this song gets me nostalgic and I haven’t even played this game

This gave me literal goosebumps because it's just that incredible.

One of your best! Alot of depth to this composition.

Chrono Trigger is my favorite and all your songs from it are amazing !! Great to see that you’re back !!

It almost feels like foreshadowing considering what goes on across both games.

I'm a simple man, I see Chrono Trigger and Smooth, I click

still love it! glad to see you back and keep it up!

I keep coming back to this video and am reminded of how much justice you did it. Thank you smooth