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:
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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