On Wed, 2004-11-10 at 14:42, f_at_fredrikolofsson.com wrote:
> it sounds remarkably similar to what me and mark d'inverno are doing at univ. of
> westminster... at least what we started out doing. the idea was to create a
> multi-agent band. small [software]modules that can be creative and play
> together - with or without humans. humans would be on equal terms with the
> agents ie not in global control but rather taking care of a small parts of the
> music. for example a person could be in charge of the bass. agents would play
> along and inspire, compete or totally change the course of the music.
> eg "it has been too quiet for too long - let's add myself to the mix and play a
> pattern i heard a minute ago" thinks the hihat.
> or "this kind of rhythm i really like - i'll join in" thinks the dubdelay
> effect.
> or "stab horn section hasn't played at all tonight - come on guys, trigger!"
> says the conductor agent.
this sounds cool!
it would be a great livecoding environment, although it would be
difficult to play I guess.
I think you should build robots that do this
toplap needs more robots...
I need more sleep :)
dave
Received on Thu Nov 11 2004 - 02:15:09 GMT