Introduction
"Johor" is a soothing yet intricate track with a blend of ambient tones and rhythmic beats. The song builds layers of atmospheric sound, with an almost hypnotic vibe, as it transitions between more intense, percussive moments and softer, more ambient sections. The track is a reflection of the creative limits pushed by the Amiga hardware, showing off how well composers could manipulate the sound chip to create a wide range of sonic textures. It’s considered a standout piece in the tracker music scene, particularly for those who appreciate early electronic music and the unique sounds of retro computing.
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Composer: | Paul Albrecht Paul Albrecht is known for his work. |
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License: | CC0/Public Domain |
Ratings: |
Standard Midi File Properties
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Standard
GM1 -
File format
MIDI TYPE 1 -
File size
21.88 KB -
Duration
03:35 -
BPM
120 - 160 -
Tracks
8
Channels and Instruments
Used 8 channels, 8 instruments, 27 percussion instruments
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Honky-tonk Piano
201 notes/chords,avg. pitch E3
Program ID: 3, Track: 1time: 00:04 - 03:24
pitch: D2 - C4
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Syn Drum
98 notes/chords,avg. pitch B2
Program ID: 118, Track: 2time: 00:06 - 03:23
pitch: C2 - C4
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Electric Piano 1
218 notes/chords,avg. pitch G#4
Program ID: 4, Track: 3time: 00:04 - 03:23
pitch: D2 - E6
Electric Guitar (clean)
35 notes/chords,avg. pitch C#3
Program ID: 27, Track: 3time: 01:20 - 03:08
pitch: G2 - B3
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Ensemble Strings
260 notes/chords,avg. pitch G4
Program ID: 48, Track: 4time: 00:04 - 03:23
pitch: D2 - D6
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Electric Bass (finger)
436 notes/chords,avg. pitch C#2
Program ID: 33, Track: 5time: 00:04 - 03:23
pitch: D1 - A2
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Syn Brass 1
161 notes/chords,avg. pitch G#4
Program ID: 62, Track: 6time: 00:19 - 01:43
pitch: D3 - C6
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FX 3 (crystal)
262 notes/chords,avg. pitch A4
Program ID: 98, Track: 7time: 01:52 - 03:35
pitch: G2 - F5
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percussion instruments
Bass Drum 1 Side Stick Acoustic Snare Low Floor Tom High Floor Tom Pedal Hi-Hat Low Tom Open Hi-Hat Low Mid Tom Crash Cymbal 1 Ride Cymbal 1 Ride Bell Tambourine Splash Cymbal High Bongo Low Bongo Mute High Conga Open High Conga Low Conga Low Agogo Maracas Long Whistle Short Guiro Long Guiro Claves Open Cuica
Tracks
13 tracks are used, 8 tracks have notes
# | Name | Channel(s) | Instrument(s) |
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1 | Chorus Piano | 1 | Honky-tonk Piano |
2 | Synth drum | 2 | Syn Drum |
3 | E Piano 1 | 3 | Electric Piano 1Electric Guitar (clean) |
4 | Fast Strings | 4 | Ensemble Strings |
5 | Finger bass | 5 | Electric Bass (finger) |
6 | Synth Brass 1 | 6 | Syn Brass 1 |
7 | Crystal | 7 | FX 3 (crystal) |
8 | GM drums regular set | 10 | Bass Drum 1Side StickAcoustic SnareLow Floor TomHigh Floor TomPedal Hi-HatLow TomOpen Hi-HatLow Mid TomCrash Cymbal 1Ride Cymbal 1Ride BellTambourineSplash CymbalHigh BongoLow BongoMute High CongaOpen High CongaLow CongaLow AgogoMaracasLong WhistleShort GuiroLong GuiroClavesOpen Cuica |
9 | "Johor" GS/GM sequence | ||
10 | (C)1994 Paul Albrecht | ||
11 | written for the Roland | ||
12 | SCC-1 sound card |