Scars of Time
Song DNA
A hauntingly beautiful orchestral piece that evokes a sense of longing.
Cultural Context
From the beloved RPG Chrono Cross, known for its deep narrative and exploration of time.
Listening Prompt
Let the music take you through different timelines.
What to Expect
A gradual unfolding of melodies and harmonies.
Hear it the way it was made
The right gear changes everything.
Moods: calm, melancholy
How this song sits on each sensory axis
A dynamic range of 7/10 means this song moves. Expect a real volume climb between quiet sections and the loudest part of the arrangement — enough that you may want to set the initial volume below where you'd normally land.
Sudden changes: none. Transitions are musically signaled — nothing will surprise you if you're only half-listening.
Texture: smooth.
Predictability is medium — conventional structure overall, with one or two moments that deviate from what you'd expect.
Vocal style: instrumental.
1999 context
Released in 1999. We have 304 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.3/10. This track is about average than the year average. Explore more from the 1990s.
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Why this rating
We rate this song Safe because its dynamic range stays within our low-variance band, there are no unsignaled changes, and the texture and vocal style are both in the low-fatigue range. Our methodology uses an AND rule for Safe — a song has to clear every dimension to earn the rating.
Rating last reviewed: 2026-04-04. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "Scars of Time"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "Scars of Time" by Yasunori Mitsuda?
"Scars of Time" by Yasunori Mitsuda rates as Low-Intensity. Dynamic range 7/10, no sudden changes, smooth texture. Our Low-Intensity rating means no single dimension triggers the higher-intensity thresholds.
How loud is "Scars of Time" — what is its dynamic range?
"Scars of Time" has a dynamic range of 7/10. Noticeable climb from quiet sections to loudest point. Set opening volume slightly lower than your preferred peak.
Does "Scars of Time" have sudden or surprising changes?
No. "Scars of Time" has no sudden unsignaled changes. Every transition is musically telegraphed.
What is "Scars of Time" best for?
In our library "Scars of Time" is recommended for: deep listening, meditation. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "Scars of Time" released?
"Scars of Time" is from 1999, on the album "Chrono Cross Original Soundtrack". It appears in our 1990s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "Scars of Time"?
We tag "Scars of Time" as calm, melancholy. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "Scars of Time"?
The vocal style is instrumental.
Should I listen to "Scars of Time"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "Scars of Time" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
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