Yes! And thanks to the brilliant algorithmic computer musicians at University of California Santa Cruz, anyone can learn how!!! I went to the Workshop for Algorithmic Computer Music ( http://summer.ucsc.edu/wacm/ ) a few years ago and it blew me away! Learn the history of computer music (it's been going on for a while as the parent poster claims) and get the tools to compose neato tunes and masterpieces using LISP! Breed songs with genetic algorithms! It's open to anyone -- check it out.
A few years ago, I went to the first annual Workshop for Algorithmic Computer Music ( http://summer.ucsc.edu/wacm/ ) where there was a rather fascinating lecture about sonifying Wolfram's ideas. Certain cellular automata sound truly stunning. I recommend the workshop to any who are interested in learning more about Algorithmic Music.
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Yes! And thanks to the brilliant algorithmic computer musicians at University of California Santa Cruz, anyone can learn how!!! I went to the Workshop for Algorithmic Computer Music ( http://summer.ucsc.edu/wacm/ ) a few years ago and it blew me away! Learn the history of computer music (it's been going on for a while as the parent poster claims) and get the tools to compose neato tunes and masterpieces using LISP! Breed songs with genetic algorithms! It's open to anyone -- check it out.
A few years ago, I went to the first annual Workshop for Algorithmic Computer Music ( http://summer.ucsc.edu/wacm/ ) where there was a rather fascinating lecture about sonifying Wolfram's ideas. Certain cellular automata sound truly stunning. I recommend the workshop to any who are interested in learning more about Algorithmic Music.