Welcome to the original MIDI collage compositions of Shannon Strzalkowski. If pronunciation is a problem, you may be more comfortable with the handle "Strazman", which Shannon used when posting these fantastic MIDI files to the America Online files collection.

I'm not quite sure how to classify his work ... is it techno, dance mix, synth-pop, or ??? There is usually a strong 4/4 beat, with different riffs coming in on top of the percussion. And Shannon is a master of the MIDI controller message (translation: sound tweaking) ... I've learned quite a bit by studying his work.

In any case, his music will certainly grab your attention. Feedback and comments to Shannon Strzalkowski via email: Strazman@yahoo.com

Original Compositions

Tribal - the melting pot of world music
MIDI - 4' 57" - 77K

Rock 'n' Roll - some great rock guitar
MIDI - 4' 42" - 54K

Adrenalin Rush - many classical music references over a driving 4/4 beat
MIDI - 4' 40" - 90K

The 7 Voyages of Synthbad - further explorations in classical collage
MIDI - 4' 53" - 55K

Beats - percussion and orchestral hits
MIDI - 4' 29" - 80K

Manic Depression - the synthesizer sails the stream of subconsciousness
MIDI - 5' 36" - 53K

Jazz 'er Up - an uncharacteristic venture into straight-ahead fusion
MIDI - 3' 18" - 38K

Untitled #9 - a strong Japanese flavor: koto, shakuhachi, and shamisen over a taiko rhythm
MIDI - 3' 54" - 18K

The Christmas Death March - a nice antidote to the Schlock of the Season
MIDI - 5' 14" - 48K

All MIDI files on this page are original compositions and arrangements © 1995-1998 Shannon Strzalkowski, and are used with permission. No files may be distributed except with written permission. Feedback and comments to Shannon Strzalkowski via email: Strazman@yahoo.com