Generating Musical Phrases
After years of fiddling with algorithmic composition, I have come to reach for certain tools to craft melodies, bass-lines, solos, etc. My latest generative composition program and output will illustrate...
Imitating a Drum Circle
Ever been to the park and heard a tribe drumming in the distance? This is a drum circle.
Upon closer inspection, each drummer has a single instrument (or maybe a set of bongos).
Each drummer keeps a steady beat in common and in syncopation with his or her fellow drummers.
Imitating Steve Reich
Recently I was enjoying Steve Reich's "Octet" (Eight Lines) and became curious if I could mimic the simple, staccato phrases with which he starts off his piece.
tl;dr: reichify