Evolutionary morphing for music composition

, , & Miranda, Eduardo (2011) Evolutionary morphing for music composition. In Miranda, E R (Ed.) A-Life for Music: Music and Computer Models of Living Systems. A-R Editions, Inc., United States of America, pp. 115-132.

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From one view of composition—let us call it the inspired or “Mozartian” view—musical compositions arrive fully formed in the mind of the composer and simply require transcription. In reality, however, it seems that very few people are so inspired, and composition is often more akin to a gradual clarification and refinement of partially formed ideas on the musical landscape. Particular landmarks in the compositional landscape tend to become clear before others, such that the incomplete piece is a patchwork of disconnected musical islands. An interactive evolutionary morphing system may provide some assistance for composers, to help build bridges between musical islands by generating hybrid musical transitions.

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ID Code: 47334
Item Type: Chapter in Book, Report or Conference volume (Chapter)
Measurements or Duration: 18 pages
ISBN: 978-0-89579-673-8
Pure ID: 32032922
Divisions: Past > QUT Faculties & Divisions > Creative Industries Faculty
Past > Institutes > Institute for Creative Industries and Innovation
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