I copied the style of this song from a few pub rock bands I have seen play in Melbourne (I actually used to be in a rock band a few years back, but as a guitarist). It's kind of meant to be a kind of bittersweet love song... imagine being in a smoke-filled Australian bar and half drunk sipping on a beer after breaking up with your girlfriend/boyfriend. I can't write lyrics or vocals to save my life though so at the moment its just instrumental (all done with midi). Pretty much its just a progression of chords with some harmonies.
The main insruments are piano + drums, but there is also a brass section, a violin and a bass guitar. There's also a short span in the middle where I attempt to use some sax (but I have no clue how to arrange a brass section - gotta read up on it one day). If I was going to add another instrument I would probably use a slide guitar (electric), but I haven't figured out how to do this with midi.
The playing is pretty sloppy here and there, and I haven't really bothered to do a proper mix yet (note the brass distorts at the end). I think it maybe drags on too long even for a ballad. Anyhow, would love some feedback as to whether you think this could be a decent song if I find a good vocalist.
Only posting the mp3 link at the moment. If somebody is interest I will post the midi too (actually it sounds terrible, but it might give you an idea of the notes used)...
http://home.mysoul.com.au/bengibbs/songs/ballad1b.mp3