MIDI Music Files

Back in the 90s, when mp3s and other digital music formats weren't as common, the MIDI music format was popular. MIDIs are files that play back music sequenced on external audio hardware that use synthesized instruments. They were used in different applications like old video games and software programs, and even websites. A typical late-90s website usually had a MIDI file playing in the background!

I've collected various MIDI files over the years. If you're familiar with early-90s computers, or even owned one in the past, you probably recognize this tune:

Since these files are so small, I've uploaded my entire collection here in case anyone is interested in listening to them! They're mainly anime and video game tunes, as well as random MIDI files that came bundled with the various Windows operating systems I've used in the past.

Anime

Sailor Moon

(I have so many of these, and multiple versions of the same songs, so I'm only putting one of each song in the list. The full collection is available for download as a zip file here: Sailor Moon MIDIs.zip)

Cardcaptor Sakura

Air

Digimon

Pokemon

Tenchi Muyo!

Studio Ghibli

Games

Chrono Trigger

Mega Man

  • Mega Man 2 - Dr. Wily (requires Yamaha XG soundfont)
  • Mega Man 2 - Flash Man (requires Yamaha XG soundfont)
  • Mega Man 5 - Wave Man (requires Yamaha XG soundfont)

Pokemon

System Bundled MIDIs

These files were bundled with various Windows operating systems and music software!

Links

Here are more websites with even larger MIDI collections!

electric.gay - A growing archive of Sailor Moon MIDIs collected from all over the internet, with each file properly credited with the creators!

The Sailor Moon MIDI Bank - Another archive of Sailor Moon MIDIs that's been around since the late 90s.

Lilly's Midi Archive - An archive of various MIDIs from anime, games, pop music and even national anthems!