Still Alive from Portal

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Insaneintherain's arrangement of Still Alive.

"So I'm glad I got burned, think of all the things we learned,
for the people who are Still Alive!"

I arranged this because of a recent break-up I went through. It was a terrible experience, but I know I'll overcome it. I was inspired by Glados' quote. It's amazing how such a mindless robot can inspire humans so much. The "I got burned", in my case, refers to the breakup even, "think of all the things we learned" refers to what I learned from the breakup, and "people who are Still Alive" represents my friends and the rest of the people who I can help from my experience. Thank you Glados!

Genre: Contemporary
Format: Score

Comments (40)

purplepicklebot's picture

This is so COOL! I loved this song forever! And I didn't thunk it was possible, but you made it BETTER!

Big Johnny's picture

This is cool! Go bassoon!

watswat5's picture

Could my high school concert band play this?

topper915's picture

I love this arrangement! You should make one for Cara Mia Addio (the turret song)!

linuxlalala's picture

I haven't played portal (yet) due to linux compatibility problems. However, I still hope Valve will port portal (both 1 and 2) to linux, so that I can enjoy this masterpiece. If you are reading (and listening to) this, dear Valve, make a nice surprise to us linux users and prove us the portal cake is not a lie.

Anyway, I like your version of this song. It sounds so... harmonic :).

Timpanibeast's picture

I'll make a note of this
HUGE SUCCESS!

bluebellamay's picture

could you get it for me too?

ibivins9's picture

Anyway I could get a copy if the individual parts to this? I would love to have our School Band perform this!

TheClarinetHelicopter's picture

Open up Musescore, hit File>Parts and then add 19 parts. Set the corresponding instruments to each part. Then, save each file and get rid of the Conductors Score part to the left of the piece. You may want to also put in the name for each instrument also.

TheClarinetHelicopter's picture

Having my Middle School Symphonic Band play this!

insaneintherain's picture

Good luck...

insaneintherain's picture

Good luck...

someone5000's picture

amazing but i though the last 2 measures didnt end the song on an ending the song lead up to be, but everything else incredible. i felt the pain throught the electronic instruments (which is one of the hardest thingest to do) and emotion. You are tied in first for my favorite composers with ihascheese. i still think you both still need to create atleast one piece together.
nice job

OutCast42's picture

Love the game and the song. Amazing piece.

mcbryson12's picture

I am going to have my High School's Symphonic band play this!

Linnod's picture

Me too, dibs on the flute solo at the beginning!

insaneintherain's picture

If you are completely serious, then PM me with instrumentation. My job is to extract the parts.

Linnod's picture

I'll have to ask the band teacher, but I'll do my best! I'll also have to team up with the other Portal fans in band to convince people, but we're a determined lot :D

MaeThePirate's picture

You just became my best friend because you play portal. Unless you just like the song. Well if you just like the song your still my best friend

insaneintherain's picture

I do both! Best friend status HWA

phantom's picture

perfect<3

insaneintherain's picture

Hehe, thanks. It's hard to overstate my satisfaction.

theycallmefizzy's picture

This is an awesome arrangement! I love it! Great job. :)

insaneintherain's picture

Thanks! Especially from a pro :3

doombot9000's picture

Very nice.
(And Glados inspiration is amazing!)

insaneintherain's picture

Thanks! It's amazing how many songs can mean different things than what the lyrics say.

samrocks22's picture

how do you get the measure numbers at the bottom of the page

insaneintherain's picture

That's a really hard thing to do. *sigh* I'll tell you anyway

1) Goto Style->Edit Text Style
2) Under Measure Number, make sure you have these exact numbers (if your score is the same size as mine on letter paper)
X: 0.00sp
Y: 199.00sp
relX: 50.00%
relY: 0.00%
Font Size: 15
Center Align
Center Spaced
Bolded
3) Click Apply and exit the window
4)Goto Style-> Edit General Style
5) Under Numbers, make sure the Measure Numbers box is unchecked.
6) Click Apply.
7) Check the interval bubble and change the interval value to one.
8) Click Apply.
9) That should be it! I hope it worked. If your score is a bit taller (more than 11 in, you may need to increase the Y value accordingly. Just play around with it.

samrocks22's picture

Thank you soooo much. I'll stop asking tough questions. At least for now....... :)

insaneintherain's picture

Did anyone actually bother to read the description? :D

insaneintherain's picture

Currently reuploading this with a cover image. It's become a trademark of mine :D

Amythistfire's picture

You should reupload all your old songs. Just so they're on the site.

insaneintherain's picture

If I can ever find them and am not too embarassed, sure!

Amythistfire's picture

I couldn ' t hear it either ( the sax i mean ). I , unfortunately have never had the ' honor ' of playing the Portal games . Sigh . Quick question , have you played any of these and which is your favorate (music-wise): Zelda : Skyward Sword
Super Mario Galaxy 1 or 2
Plants vs . Zombies
Insaniquarium
Super Mario Bros . Wii
Its for your birthday surprise .

insaneintherain's picture

SMG 1 All the way. I smell something concocting through the cables connecting your computer to mine through Musescore XD

Amythistfire's picture

Perfect...! Buwahahahaha!

insaneintherain's picture

For some reason, you can't hear the alto sax at all. I'll try fixing that in a reupload in a little bit.

Amythistfire's picture

FIRST! lol
I see you went PRO.
YESSSS!
I'll comment more after I watch it. lol

insaneintherain's picture

PRO=things are getting SERIOUS MY FRIEND

insaneintherain's picture

LOL THIS IS TURNING INTO YOUTUBE

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Info

Uploaded May 29, 2012
Pages 19
Duration 3:56
Measures 92
Key signature 2 sharps
Parts 19
Part names
  • Flute
  • Oboe
  • Clarinet (3)
  • Bassoon
  • Alto Sax
  • Tenor Sax
  • Baritone Sax
  • Trumpet (2)
  • French Horn (2)
  • Trombone
  • Tuba
  • Timpani
  • Glockenspiel
  • Drumset (2)
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