James0264's Arrangements

[james0264]

Submission:
Link removed. An update will avilable shortly.

Additional Information:
Hi everyone. Forgive me for not participating in the community any sooner, but I hope to change that view now. Just to let you guys know at little more about me: I’m an average pianist who unfortunately has very little experience in arranging and/or composing pieces. I do however just about know how to edit pieces in Sibelius and how to import/export the arrangements from/to MIDI files. And this is exactly what I’ve done: I’ve arranged part of the Maple Treeway music from Mario Kart Wii and have exported the piece into a MIDI file.

I have used the following two sources to arrange the piece:

• The original music: Mario Kart Wii Soundtrack - Maple Treeway
• A piano cover by MidiGuyDP : Maple Treeway on Sax/Piano

I know iDOWN has volunteered to arrange this piece, but according to the last post of the iDOWN's Arrangments thread, he is currently on busy with other projects and is therefore not working on the piece that he has marked “Under Construction”. And it is this very reason, besides the face I would like to learn this awesome composition, that I would like to arrange this very piece. I admit I do not have a finished product so I am also requesting, if possible, if anyone can assist me in completing this piece? I have attached my current progress at the start of this post.

Thanks,

James

[Tranzlater]

OK cool I'll check it out when I'm on my good computer.

[james0264]

OK cool I'll check it out when I'm on my good computer.

Thanks for volunteering to help. I look to forward to reading your amendments.

[Cobraroll]

Well, it's a start. I presume this is only the right hand? Not that I'm th eguy to talk about music (I hardly know anything), but you'll need a bass as well.

Like this.

I think there are plenty of people here who can help you. Just give it some time, and this piece will be awesome.

[GreekGeek]

Welcome to this site

I'm glad there's someone here who has Sibelius, because some things aren't clear to me. So help would be appreciated.

Enfin. Just like Cobraroll said, you'll need a bass line. I wish I could help you but I'm off for a week (going to Greece with school ) so I think you might better ask someone else. The right hand is cool though.

[Tranzlater]

I might help you, but not until saturday (and when I get my frickin' good computer back)
Sorry fo being so slow.

[james0264]

Well, it's a start. I presume this is only the right hand? Not that I'm th eguy to talk about music (I hardly know anything), but you'll need a bass as well.

Thanks for the advice, but to be honest, this is one of the many areas that I need help with. Or to put it another way, I am not confident with chords and/or how they are determined. Correct me if I am wrong, but I think two of the chords used are Eb and Bb. Umm…

Like this.

Lol! Don’t you mean this?

I'm glad there's someone here who has Sibelius, because some things aren't clear to me. So help would be appreciated.

I’m happy to help in return for the help with this piece. If there is anything you need, “just holla”!

The right hand is cool though.

Thanks. It took me quite a few days to work out what notes was involved so
However, like I mentioned previously, this isn’t the finished product. Firstly, the rhythm does not “feel” quite right. I’ve been experimenting with some dotted and swung notes but they either dull the piece or make it sound even more “wrong”. And secondly, I can’t seem to work out what the remainder of the tune is. If anyone can elighten me on either of these two points…

Sorry fo being so slow.

No need to apologise! Just knowing that you may help is good enough for me. I am not in a hurry to arrange this piece, so ready when you’re are…

[james0264]

I am not in a hurry to arrange this piece…

Okay, I did say that there was no rush, but I was hoping that there may be a few updates here and there as to the progress, however small it may be. And in regards to Tranzlater, has there been any progress since Saturday?

Thanks,

James

[Tranzlater]

Eh heh, I thought so. Yeah I'll get right on it. Hang on.

VERDICT: Yes, a right hand would be nice. Also, if you wanna submit, upload in Printmusic. Oh, and it would be good to get a mediafire account or something similar. Makes our lives easier. But melody is great.

[james0264]

VERDICT: Yes, a right hand would be nice. Also, if you wanna submit, upload in Printmusic…

Umm, I’m assuming you were referring to Finale. If this is the case, I do not have a copy of Finale to hand to arrange the piece and I do not believe it is realistic for me to purchase the software just to arrange “Maple Treeway”. However I do have a copy of Sibelius, which I have been using to compose many other pieces. Otherwise, can’t you convert and then submit any future pieces on my behalf? Surely this is more feasible than setting my self back ~£70!

…get a mediafire account or something similar. Makes our lives easier.

Why so? I thought any website would be sufficient, so would I really need another? And how would it make your lives easier downloading form another source?

[kotorfanboy]

Yes, although Finale costs a good deal of money, you can get an older, basic version from free. Like from this topic: http://ninsheetmusic.drshnaps.com/smf/index.php?topic=1409.0

[james0264]

Yes, although Finale costs a good deal of money, you can get an older, basic version from free. Like from this topic: http://ninsheetmusic.drshnaps.com/smf/index.php?topic=1409.0

Thank you for direction. I’ve downloaded and installed the program, but just to let the arrangers know on this thread: I may only be using Finale to convert my Sibelius scores to the format which you have requested. In general, I won’t be using Sibelius to work with any of the pieces as I find it hard to migrate to the Finale interface. I have been using Sibelius since my second school year and have not deviated to other programs since. I hope you understand my reasoning.

Furthermore, I nearly forgot to mention in my first post: where to find a copy of the “Maple Treeway” track. I hope this helps in arranging and/or determining the piece.

Thanks,

James

[Tranzlater]

Sorry, by Printmusic I was referring to Finale. Yeah, I use printmusic...

Oh, and it would make life easier to put Thanks, James in your sig so you don't have to type it out so often...
For the mediafire thing, it just makes it easier to download. Use your site is necessary but at least give us the option to download.

[james0264]

Oh, and it would make life easier to put Thanks, James in your sig so you don't have to type it out so often...

Umm, I guess it would be easier. But to be honest, I’m not that lazy to type out 11 characters every time I needed to show additional gratitude. Plus, I don’t always type it so yeah…

For the mediafire thing, it just makes it easier to download. Use your site is necessary but at least give us the option to download.

Okay, I’m really confused now. Are you saying that you can’t download from my site, or are you saying that you want me to set up a page for you to click “Download”, or are you having trouble locating the download link?

Firstly, I have checked the link and the site and all seems well. I can download from the site onto my computer and receive a file named “maple_treeway.mid”. If it was the second suggestion, could I ask why? Surely it’s easier to click on just one link than navigating to another page and then doing the exact same? Finally, if it was the last suggestion, the link…

[WII] Mario Kart Wii - "Maple Treeway"

…is found under the first heading “Submission:”, which is located in my first post.

I hope this helps.

[kotorfanboy]

Well, if you have concerns about Ninsheetmusic's policy regarding acceptance of sibelius as opposed to Finale, feel free to contact JaMaHa or another staff member.

If you prefer sibelius that much, www.apollomix.com accepts sibelius files as well as Finale files.