"Peace Piece" relies heavily on the sustain pedal to blend the rich overtones of the piano chords. In a MIDI file, pedal data is recorded as CC64 (Continuous Controller 64). Analyzing Evans' pedal data reveals that he does not use clean, binary pedal switches (on/off). Instead, he employs "half-pedaling"—clearing just enough of the dampening string resonance to keep the bass clean while allowing the treble notes to bleed into each other, creating an ethereal, impressionistic wash of sound. How to Use "Peace Piece" MIDI Files in Your Studio
If you download a MIDI of "Peace Piece" and it sounds "robotic," it’s not the notes—it's the . bill evans peace piece midi
Evans often played "behind the beat" or in a rubato style. MIDI data lets you see the micro-timings that create that "floating" feeling. "Peace Piece" relies heavily on the sustain pedal