This is written as a piano roll / MIDI editing guide — you can input the notes into any DAW (like GarageBand, FL Studio, or Reaper) to hear the retro city-pop feel.
In MIDI (block chords, right hand, octave above middle C): stay with me miki matsubara midi new
Instrumentation: To capture the City Pop vibe, prioritize a funky slap bass, bright electric piano (like a DX7 style), and a crisp, disco-influenced drum kit. A Legacy That Lives On This is written as a piano roll /
The Appeal of MIDI Files
From the late 2010s onward, city pop — and Matsubara’s songs in particular — saw renewed international interest driven by: The original track, while recorded in 1979, utilized
A significant portion of the "new MIDI" content surrounding "Stay With Me" is driven by the aesthetics of the 1980s FM synthesis. The original track, while recorded in 1979, utilized early digital synthesis elements that defined the 80s sound.