Introduction
José (Zeca) Afonso - Grândola, Vila Morena
The original song was recorded in 1971.
Grândola, Vila Morena was used as a radio signal for the Portuguese Armed Forces to begin the military operation on the morning of 25 April 1974 to lead Portugal into democracy.
In MIDI version the drum pattern is inspired by "Ravel - Bolero"
"Grandola, Vila Morena" is a MIDI music piece in Folk Music style, played by an ensemble of 16 instruments including Brass Ensemble, Bag Pipe, Synth Strings 1, Pan Flute, Piccolo, and Ensemble Strings.
The total duration of this midi music is 2 minutes and 27 seconds, with a total of 3,757 notes, divided into 15 tracks, and a single tempo of 69bpm.
The key signature marked in the MIDI file is C major, the marked beat is 4/4.
Some MIDI events such as pitch wheel, Channel Volume Control, Pan, Modulation Wheel are used, to enhance the quality.
| Composer: | Zeca Afonso |
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Standard Midi File Properties
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Standard
GM1 -
File format
MIDI TYPE 1 -
File size
36.28 KB -
Duration
02:27 -
BPM
69 -
Tracks
15
Channels and Instruments
Used 15 channels, 13 instruments, 3 percussion instruments
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Fretless Bass
160 notes/chords，avg. pitch D1
Program ID: 35, Track: 0time: 00:08 - 02:25
pitch: C1 - G1
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Electric Bass (pick)
84 notes/chords，avg. pitch D#1
Program ID: 34, Track: 1time: 01:13 - 02:25
pitch: C1 - G1
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Brass Ensemble
470 notes/chords，avg. pitch D#3
Program ID: 61, Track: 2time: 00:10 - 02:25
pitch: B2 - A3
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Ensemble Strings
172 notes/chords，avg. pitch D#4
Program ID: 48, Track: 3time: 00:06 - 02:11
pitch: C2 - C5
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Synth Strings 1
261 notes/chords，avg. pitch A3
Program ID: 50, Track: 4time: 00:06 - 02:24
pitch: G2 - C5
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Timpani
84 notes/chords，avg. pitch D#1
Program ID: 47, Track: 5time: 01:13 - 02:25
pitch: C1 - G1
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Gunshot
18 notes/chords，avg. pitch D#1
Program ID: 127, Track: 6time: 01:13 - 02:25
pitch: C1 - G1
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Gunshot
18 notes/chords，avg. pitch D#2
Program ID: 127, Track: 7time: 01:13 - 02:25
pitch: C2 - G2
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Taiko Drum
36 notes/chords，avg. pitch A2
Program ID: 116, Track: 8time: 01:13 - 02:25
pitch: C2 - G3
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Bag Pipe
225 notes/chords，avg. pitch E5
Program ID: 109, Track: 10time: 00:06 - 02:25
pitch: C2 - D6
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Church Organ
70 notes/chords，avg. pitch E5
Program ID: 19, Track: 11time: 01:39 - 02:11
pitch: C2 - D6
Bag Pipe
51 notes/chords，avg. pitch F5
Program ID: 109, Track: 11time: 02:11 - 02:25
pitch: C5 - C6
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Pan Flute
189 notes/chords，avg. pitch A#4
Program ID: 75, Track: 12time: 00:14 - 02:11
pitch: B3 - A5
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Accordion
95 notes/chords，avg. pitch A#4
Program ID: 21, Track: 13time: 01:14 - 02:11
pitch: B3 - A5
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Piccolo
189 notes/chords，avg. pitch A#5
Program ID: 72, Track: 14time: 00:14 - 02:11
pitch: B4 - A6
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percussion instruments
Acoustic Snare Closed Hi-Hat Cabase
Tracks
15 tracks are used, 15 tracks have notes
| # | Name | Channel(s) | Instrument(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Fretless bass | 1 | Fretless Bass |
| 1 | Picked bass | 2 | Electric Bass (pick) |
| 2 | Brass section | 3 | Brass Ensemble |
| 3 | String ensemble | 4 | Ensemble Strings |
| 4 | Synth strings | 5 | Synth Strings 1 |
| 5 | Timpani | 6 | Timpani |
| 6 | Gunshot effect | 7 | Gunshot |
| 7 | Gunshot effect | 8 | Gunshot |
| 8 | Taiko drum | 9 | Taiko Drum |
| 9 | Drums | 10 | Acoustic SnareClosed Hi-HatCabase |
| 10 | Bagpipe | 11 | Bag Pipe |
| 11 | Church organ | 12 | Church OrganBag Pipe |
| 12 | Pan flute | 13 | Pan Flute |
| 13 | Accordion | 14 | Accordion |
| 14 | Piccolo | 15 | Piccolo |
