The string lead was a cello sample actually. I've replaced it with a fiddle sample instead, but in hindsight I don't think it was a good choice, it sounds pretty artificial, which I usually don't have a problem with but this time I dunno. I'm gonna play around some more with it, maybe even using something other than a string for it instead. But first I'll try to tweak the notes to upstrokes and downstrokes (or whatever you call it), rather than just one sort of stroke.
I have made some changes to the other sounds as well. I replaced my pizzicato sample with another one which, to me, sounds much better. Added an additional set of drums which come in at 1:36 (I also keep them going over the previously single piano part).
http://www.box.net/shared/pqysxtcntq
Still haven't come up with a good ending, but it'll come eventually. I'm a little concerned that it might be a bit repetitve. Is it?
Again, feedback is muchly appreciated.