From: Replicant00@aol.com
Date: Mon Dec 27 1999 - 09:06:07 MST
In a message dated 12/21/1999 10:03:36 PM Pacific Standard Time,
jamesr@best.com writes:
<<
Every musician has a set of algorithms that they use to write music;
that's why virtually every music writer has an identifiable style. An
original creation is just those algorithms modulated by some random noise
until the writer finds something that "works", usually working towards
some vague feel. Incidentally, determining what "works" is
algorithmic as well. That's pretty much the entire process, >>
I would say that's a stretch. Algorithms implies an extremely boring
composer.
I believe the boredom factor is key. Many "art forms" use systems like this.
Architecture (Richard Meier) , Music (especially Philip Glass) and abstract
art (Op-art).
The systems create large compositions that are meandering and boring, spiked
with intersections where interesting things *sometimes* happen.
Normal music composition doesn't often take this approach. The "algorithms" -
if they happen at all - are accidental occurrences, laws, yes, but based on
the musician or artist's learning experience, and have evolved out of the
natural selection of time, and the emotional respose evoked in the duration
of the sound...
The difference between the system bases and the natural ones is fundamental.
Most people prefer to listen to music that is written for an emotional
response.
The difference is in intent.
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