How Can a Piece Jump Between Different Sonic Worlds Without Falling Apart?

Sudden transitions can create excitement.

They can also destroy coherence.

The challenge is maintaining continuity while allowing dramatic… read more

Can Generative Music Have Direction Without a Theme or Melody?

Many composers assume that musical direction requires melody.

Generative music demonstrates otherwise.

Direction simply means that… read more

What Is a Sonic Spline in Generative Composition?

Before building a generative patch, a composer may ask a fundamental question:

What gives this piece its identity?

One useful answer is the concept of a sonic spline.