Change over time: responsibility and power in the midst of catastrophe

Article Abstract:

A description is presented of musical composition using a catastrophe machine, a musical system which allows composers to abruptly alter computer-generated sound processing. The system is based on the catastrophe theory of mathematics, which conceptualizes the application of singularity over a broad range of disciplines.

Criticism and interpretation, Catastrophes (Mathematics)

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Facing the music: perspectives on machine-composed music

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Techniques and theories are presented on the composition and generation of computer music. These include comparisons of human and computer creativity, and the value of computer music as a creation of creators, or humans, and the created, or computers. A musical score is also provided as an example.

Evaluation, Illustration, Technology, Arts, Creative ability, Creativity, Electronic music, Technology and the arts

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The vocal Memnon and solar thermal automata

Article Abstract:

The article discusses the Memnonium that is designed appearing technically feasible and generates music through solar energy. Though, the solar thermoacoustic and thermokinetic sculptures require combination of physics, music and other disciplines.

United States, Environmental aspects, Thermal properties, Solar energy, Acoustic properties

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