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[Chrono Cross BGM] Masterpieces and Popular Songs from Chrono Cross

Released in 1999 as a PlayStation title, Chrono Cross is often hailed as a masterpiece! If you’re from the PlayStation generation, there’s a good chance many of you have played it, right? Not only is the main game fantastic, but the BGM used throughout is also extremely popular! That’s because the composer is Yasunori Mitsuda, known for his work on numerous game soundtracks.

Let’s dive into a generous introduction to this soundtrack, which incorporates elements of folk music!

[Chrono Cross BGM] Famous and Popular Tracks from Chrono Cross (21–30)

Fragments of a DreamMitsuda Yasunori

This piece flows quietly like a music box.

It’s used in the end credits.

It could be the recollections of those who played the game, or a reminiscence of the long journey and dream that is Chrono Cross…

Though simple, the music has a profound depth that makes you feel as if you’re holding tight to fragments of the adventure so far.

As it gradually fades out, it feels like you’re waking up from a dream.

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Island of the Mole DragonMitsuda Yasunori

This piece, called “Island of the Earth Dragon,” is a song about an island made of soil where sand trickles down smoothly.

It has a truly mystical feel, as if telling the story of how powerful the earth dragon is.

Thinking that this glockenspiel-like sound represents the sand cascading down like a waterfall makes it surprisingly pleasant to listen to.

It feels dry, yet it evokes an atmosphere distinct from a desert, which is quite intriguing.

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[Chrono Cross BGM] Chrono Cross Masterpieces and Popular Tracks (31–40)

Drowning ValleyMitsuda Yasunori

It’s a very striking piece that begins with a piercing flute melody.

The music lets you picture the valley’s beautiful blue-green scenery, doesn’t it? In the music that follows the flute, you can sense the depth of the valley—so deep it feels like you might drown in it.

Just by listening, you can feel the sparkle of clear water and the lushness of deep green nature! It’s a track that makes you feel like you’re being drawn into the game’s world.

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In conclusion

We’ve featured plenty of background music from the classic PlayStation RPG, Chrono Cross.

Every track is truly beautiful, isn’t it? Some pieces have a touch of sadness, while others feel buoyant and uplifting—the game’s worldview is expressed wonderfully throughout.

For those who played it back in the day, I’m sure these songs brought back a lot of memories.

And if any of them caught your interest, be sure to check out the soundtrack!