Re: [microsound] use of complex data for composition

[meth <meth@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi.

I'm also interested in alternative data visualization/representation
methods.

I think it is amusing that you mention that "the data has to come from 'real
life' situations, not stochastic data", since most of the examples of data
you provided can be modelled by stochastic functions (as you probably know
already). So, I could claim to be using "real life data" in a composition,
while actually using "generated data", and the end-result would most likely
have similar properties (and so, it would be indistinguishable from
music/sound generated from "real life" data).

So, my question is: Why do you feel 'real life' data is special, as opposed
to generated data, specifically in the context of music/sound composition?
Is the end-result less special/unique/good if you use generated data instead
of "real life" data?

Just wondering.. ;)

Regards,

Tomé Silva

On Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 12:06 PM, Samuel van ransbeeck <
thinksamuel@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hello
> I have to write a paper about the use of complex data
> for composition. These data can be stock exchange
> prices, football scores, wheather data. So te data has
> to come fropm 'reallife' situations, not stochastic
> formulas. Anyone can provide me with information? If
> you happen to do this kind of composition, please send
> me some explanation so I can include it in my paper.
>
> Thanks
> Samuel
>
>