Dramatic Mitsuda Music: Dragon’s Prayer paraphrase by Christian Pacaud (Chrono Cross)

Описание: Piece (or song or whatever): Paraphrase on Dragon's Prayer for #piano
Composer: Christian Pacaud
Dragon's Prayer original written by Yasunori Mitsuda

Here’s a recording I made waaaaay back in 2006 on my Yamaha YDP-223 keyboard. Thanks to Christian Pacaud for writing it! I love the ethereal atmosphere of it and the dramatic dissonances that grow as the piece progresses. Part of me wants to re-learn this one and play it on my real piano, but that would be a lot of work, and reality tells me I don’t currently have the time.

The paraphrase was performed by the Pacaud first and then transcribed for piano. The sheet music doesn’t contain all of the tempo and dynamic markings of his original performance, so you’ll see some differences between my performance and what’s strictly written. Some ritardandos aren't written, some chords are rolled differently, and so on.

Check out more Christian Pacaud's work here: https://www.christianpacaud.com/

Original version of Dragon's Prayer is written by Yasunori Mitsuda for the game, Chrono Cross.
Creative Commons attribution: Feel free to use this video/audio on your projects—just give credit to Marc Plays Piano, and link back to this video if you can!

Mitsuda bio:
Yasunori Mitsuda is a renowned Japanese composer and sound designer primarily known for his work in the video game industry. He was born on January 21, 1972, in Tokuyama, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.

Mitsuda began his career at Square (now Square Enix) in 1992 as a composer and sound designer. He gained widespread recognition for his groundbreaking work on the soundtrack for "Chrono Trigger," a highly acclaimed RPG released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1995. The game's soundtrack, which he composed alongside veteran composer Nobuo Uematsu and newcomer Noriko Matsueda, is considered one of the greatest video game soundtracks of all time.

Following the success of "Chrono Trigger," Mitsuda continued to work on numerous projects for Square, contributing to the music of titles such as "Xenogears" and "Chrono Cross," for which he composed the majority of the soundtrack. "Chrono Cross" in particular showcased Mitsuda's versatile and innovative musical style, blending various genres and cultural influences to create a rich and emotionally resonant score.

In 1998, Mitsuda left Square to establish his own music production company, Procyon Studio. Since then, he has worked as a freelance composer on a wide range of projects, including video games, anime, and films. Some of his notable works outside of Square include the music for "Shadow Hearts," "Soma Bringer," and "Xenoblade Chronicles 2."

Mitsuda's music is characterized by its intricate melodies, lush orchestration, and fusion of different musical traditions, ranging from classical and folk to electronic and world music. He is celebrated for his ability to evoke mood and atmosphere, as well as his talent for crafting memorable and emotionally resonant themes.

Throughout his career, Mitsuda has received numerous awards and nominations for his contributions to video game music, earning accolades from both fans and industry professionals alike. His work continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world, cementing his legacy as one of the most influential composers in the gaming industry