Nonfunctional Harmony in Chrono Trigger

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Chrono Trigger
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Chrono Trigger (1995)
Duration: 12:56
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Today I take a look at the way the Chrono Trigger soundtrack uses "nonfunctional chord progressions".

Thanks to my lovely wife for making the intro art!

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