Introduction
"The Absurdity of It" is a MIDI music piece in Ballad style, played by an ensemble of 12 instruments including Acoustic Grand Piano, Lead 6 (voice), Violin, Trumpet, Soprano Sax, and Alto Sax.
The total duration of this midi music is 4 minutes and 24 seconds, with a total of 1,890 notes, divided into 16 tracks, the initial tempo is 80bpm, the min tempo is 20bpm, the max tempo is 143bpm.
This MIDI file uses the GM1 standard, which is General MIDI.
The key signature marked in the MIDI file is E♭ major, marked beats are 6/8、5/8、1/8.
Some MIDI events such as Pan, Modulation Wheel, Channel Volume Control, Sustain pedal are used, to enhance the quality.
Meta Text
Comic Song with Chorus ad lib.
Words by C. H. Webb. Music by L. Scofield. (1872)
for General MIDI playback
| Copyright: | Copyright (C) 2010 (Jul 5) by Benjamin Robert Tubb |
|---|---|
| Ratings: |
Standard Midi File Properties
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Standard
GM1 -
File format
MIDI TYPE 1 -
File size
15.67 KB -
Duration
04:24 -
BPM
20 - 143 -
Tracks
6
Channels and Instruments
Used 5 channels, 12 instruments
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Violin
101 notes/chords，avg. pitch G#4
Program ID: 40, Track: 1time: 02:22 - 03:12
pitch: A#3 - G5
Trumpet
101 notes/chords，avg. pitch G#4
Program ID: 56, Track: 1time: 01:20 - 02:11
pitch: A#3 - G5
Soprano Sax
101 notes/chords，avg. pitch G#4
Program ID: 64, Track: 1time: 00:19 - 01:10
pitch: A#3 - G5
Lead 6 (voice)
101 notes/chords，avg. pitch G#4
Program ID: 85, Track: 1time: 03:23 - 04:14
pitch: A#3 - G5
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Violin
10 notes/chords，avg. pitch G#4
Program ID: 40, Track: 2time: 03:04 - 03:12
pitch: G4 - G#4
Trumpet
10 notes/chords，avg. pitch G#4
Program ID: 56, Track: 2time: 02:03 - 02:11
pitch: G4 - G#4
Alto Sax
10 notes/chords，avg. pitch G#4
Program ID: 65, Track: 2time: 01:01 - 01:10
pitch: G4 - G#4
Lead 6 (voice)
10 notes/chords，avg. pitch G#4
Program ID: 85, Track: 2time: 04:05 - 04:14
pitch: G4 - G#4
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Viola
10 notes/chords，avg. pitch D4
Program ID: 41, Track: 3time: 03:04 - 03:12
pitch: A#3 - F4
Trombone
10 notes/chords，avg. pitch D4
Program ID: 57, Track: 3time: 02:03 - 02:11
pitch: A#3 - F4
Tenor Sax
10 notes/chords，avg. pitch D4
Program ID: 66, Track: 3time: 01:01 - 01:10
pitch: A#3 - F4
Lead 6 (voice)
10 notes/chords，avg. pitch D4
Program ID: 85, Track: 3time: 04:05 - 04:14
pitch: A#3 - F4
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Cello
10 notes/chords，avg. pitch G#3
Program ID: 42, Track: 4time: 03:04 - 03:12
pitch: D#3 - A#3
Tuba
10 notes/chords，avg. pitch G#3
Program ID: 58, Track: 4time: 02:03 - 02:11
pitch: D#3 - A#3
Baritone Sax
10 notes/chords，avg. pitch G#3
Program ID: 67, Track: 4time: 01:01 - 01:10
pitch: D#3 - A#3
Lead 6 (voice)
10 notes/chords，avg. pitch G#3
Program ID: 85, Track: 4time: 04:05 - 04:14
pitch: D#3 - A#3
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Acoustic Grand Piano
465 notes/chords，avg. pitch G#4
Program ID: 0, Track: 5time: 00:02 - 04:25
pitch: G3 - G6
Acoustic Grand Piano
321 notes/chords，avg. pitch D#3
Program ID: 0, Track: 6time: 00:02 - 04:25
pitch: A#1 - A#4
Tracks
16 tracks are used, 6 tracks have notes
| # | Name | Channel(s) | Instrument(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | The Absurdity of It | ||
| 1 | Soprano | 1 | ViolinTrumpetSoprano SaxLead 6 (voice) |
| 2 | Alto | 2 | ViolinTrumpetAlto SaxLead 6 (voice) |
| 3 | Tenor | 3 | ViolaTromboneTenor SaxLead 6 (voice) |
| 4 | Bass | 4 | CelloTubaBaritone SaxLead 6 (voice) |
| 5 | Piano (hi) | 5 | Acoustic Grand Piano |
| 6 | Piano (lo) | 5 | Acoustic Grand Piano |
| 7 | "The Absurdity of It" (1872) | ||
| 8 | Comic Song with Chorus ad lib. | ||
| 9 | Words by C. H. Webb | ||
| 10 | Music by L. Scofield | ||
| 11 | Sequenced on 5 July 2010 | ||
| 12 | by Benjamin Robert Tubb | ||
| 13 | brtubb@pdmusic.org | ||
| 14 | www.pdmusic.org | ||
| 15 | for General MIDI playback |
