MIDI Animations, often referred to as Black MIDI or MIDI Art, involve the meticulous placement of notes on a digital piano roll to create recognizable images or intricate geometric patterns that emerge as the song plays. While the genre dates back to experimental 'impossible music' communities, it gained mainstream internet fame through viral renditions of tracks like 'Bad Apple!!' and various Touhou Project soundtracks. These memes typically highlight the juxtaposition between a simple-sounding melody and a visual interface that is overwhelmingly complex or portrays a detailed drawing. They celebrate the intersection of technical music production and digital visual art, often serving as a flex of a creator's patience and software proficiency.