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MIDI Sequencing Skills

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https://soundcloud.com/lloy2-908796191/ghostly-galaxy-interpretation To demonstrate MIDI sequencing skills, I have created a rendition of the Ghostly Galaxy music from the soundtrack of platforming game Super Mario Galaxy. The rendition can be head on the SoundCloud link directly above. I chose this piece of music to do as it's quirky and musically quite interesting. Overall I am satisfied, but I perhaps should have chosen a more complexly layered piece as I find my version to feel a bit empty with only 10 instruments. Throughout the post I will comment on some of the limitations of this rendition. Inputting MIDI Data and Editing Events Opening (Cello Section Pizzicato) The Dark Winds synth throughout the project pans from left to right to create an eerie atmosphere. The slow opening arpeggio was inputted by real-time performance  to give it a more natural sound. I used a  MIDI keyboard controller  as I play piano and keyboards. This...