Re: [microsound] maths science and electronic music

["Mr.D" <craque@xxxxxxxxxx>]

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On Tue, 12 Apr 2005 18:00:16 -0500 "David Powers" <dpowers3@xxxxxxxxxx> 
wrote:
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>What is music vs. noise?

Apples and oranges. ;)

I believe noise is that which opposes signal. Music as a thing which exists 
in time may or may not contain noise. If i choose to, the noise of the AC 
and chattering voices on this crowded train combine as music to my ear. The 
juxtaposition of noise and musical sound might be the best indicators of 
Free Will there is!

>What does the  "accident" mean?

This term has never resonated with me, i think because i have a musical 
upbringing which never considered any sound as accidental. Every sound is 
its own, regardless of how it is made. The better question might be whether 
unintentional sound is considered music. It hardly makes any difference in 
the end, but i think the link to Cage's ideas about non-intention (or the 
removal of control) is important.

The liberation of sound has already happened. I am looking forward to the 
liberation of culture, where people have opened their ears to new ways of 
listening. I am still searching for ways to help this happen.
 
>To what extent are individuals controlled by interfaces and norms embedded 
within technologies?

Only to the extent that they recognize it. Creative minds work WITH 
limitations instead of against them, and often the supposed "control" is 
the point of inspiration. I dont see computers being much different from 
any other music technology, digital or no. If artists are controlled by 
their interface, i think they may be under-utilizing it, or are oblivious 
to the possibilities.

matt
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