One of my various failings as a human being is my intense love of jazz-oriented video game soundtrack covers. And at the top of that niche, for me, is a Japanese band called Fuchniobe Quest.
This short playlist of standard Square-Enix favorites is anything but "standard." The arrangements here are playful and clever in ways that make these old tracks feel fresh. They're a great treat whether you played the games or not.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2j4eHPQyVyMH39xzcRyFA6WDyeWq2EJ_
@UnclePilot I'm sure you've heard it, but have you heard the Jazz version of the Chrono Trigger OST, "The Brink of Time"?
@PaulFerence I have! And it's pretty good, though a little too fusion-y for my taste? The title track is probably my favorite on that album 'cause it's so chill.
@UnclePilot God. The Secret of Mana one in the middle is great. And the first Chrono Trigger track. I haven't gotten all the way through yet.
@UnclePilot thanks, i like this stuff too but hadn't run into these people