Remember The Dance

Copyright 1997 (Completed 5/15/97 12:54 a.m.)
Written by Ted Stahl (stahler@wpogate.slu.edu)
All rights reserved. You may distribute and use this song for any non-commercial,
non-profit, private purpose. All that I ask is that you keep this text file intact
with the MIDI file and give credit where credit is due. :)

You'll need a Roland GS compatible synthesizer to play this back. I created the piece
on a Boss DS-330, but any of the Sound Canvas series should be fine. This file uses
extensive sysex and continuous controller information, so it will not sound too hip
on a simple GM compliant device. It needs full GS compatibility and would probably
benefit from a SC-55 mode on any of the newer units.

"Remeber The Dance" is a simple little exercise in continuous controller application.
I have known people who have used particular Sound Canvas modules over the past few
years who have never tried to push them. This is a VERY short piece to show what the
box can do with a little pushing.  :)

It begins soft, but be warned: IT GETS VERY LOUD VERY QUICKLY! The piano with the
sustain pedal at the beginning and the end of the piece are symbolic of someone in
the present talking about what it was like to succumb to music. What happens in
between is the memory itself...

Just listen to it!  :)