Are we sure that the distinction between live coding (art on stage) and interactive programming should be sharp? It goes against the grain of why I program to limit it to art (whatever art is), so I was always a bit unsure about the term live coding as a name for the method in general.
On 24.02.2011, at 23:33, alex wrote:
> Yes I agree with you totally, it gets across the definition of live
> coding in precise terms but says nothing about what it really is.
> I've used this introductory paragraph before, which I think goes a bit
> towards what you are saying:
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> Live coding is a new direction in electronic music and video, and is
> getting somewhere
> interesting. Live coders expose and rewire the innards of software
> while it generates
> improvised music and/or visuals. All code manipulation is projected
> for your pleasure.
>
> I don't have the energy to work on this either, but maybe that is a
> better starting point?
>
> On 24 February 2011 22:14, Kassen <signal.automatique_at_gmail.com> wrote:
>> Great! Unlike the old one this has structure so that's a step up already.
>> For further improvement I'd like to suggest starting with some debate on the
>> opening paragraph, which I'd argue is one of the most important parts of the
>> site, for a practice as niche as ours currently is;
>> TOPLAP exists to promote what has come to be known as 'Live Coding', the
>> writing and modifying of rules while they are followed. This includes
>> improvising music and/or video, either to perform before an audience, or to
>> conduct exploratory research.
>> All of that is true, of course, It's quite exhaustive too... but I wouldn't
>> say this paragraph is a friendly and inviting one. To me this paragraph
>> doesn't convey the "a bit of danger is fun" feeling that makes performing
>> and watching performances exciting. What if we'd cut back slightly on being
>> complete and would start with something a bit more fun in a sort of "bold
>> yet friendly" way?
>> I feel a bit bad about suggesting this yet not offering a start right now
>> but my brain doesn't seem in top-form tonight. Maybe somebody else feels
>> like that, or maybe I'm just plain wrong.
>> Yours,
>> Kas.
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