WolframTones - an experiment in a new kind of music

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WolframTones - an experiment in a new kind of music
« on: 14 Apr 2010, 03:00 am »
Wolfram Alpha, the computational knowledge engine is fun to poke around in.

WolframTones puts a little of this knowledge to music. Create, compose, listen.
http://tones.wolfram.com/

"WolframTones works by taking simple programs from Wolfram's computational universe, and using music theory and Mathematica  algorithms to render them as music. Each program in effect defines a virtual world, with its own special story--and WolframTones captures it as a musical composition.

"It's all original music--fresh from "mining" Wolfram's computational universe. Sometimes it's reminiscent of familiar musical styles; sometimes it's like nothing ever heard before. It's a taste of what it's like to explore the computational universe--and a hint of what's to come..."

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Re: WolframTones - an experiment in a new kind of music
« Reply #1 on: 14 Apr 2010, 04:17 am »
I used Wolfram to compose ringtones for my and my wife's phones in the past.  It was pretty cool.

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Re: WolframTones - an experiment in a new kind of music
« Reply #2 on: 14 Apr 2010, 05:13 am »

I seem to remember this kind of idea being floated by Douglas Adams in one of his books.  Maybe Dirk Gentley's Holistic Detective Agency?  There was a guy who made an absolute fortune by designing financial analysis software that would convert all sorts of financial data into music.  It made annual fiscal reports much easier to deliver and to understand - you just didn't want your books to come out sounding like the Death March.

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Re: WolframTones - an experiment in a new kind of music
« Reply #3 on: 15 Apr 2010, 07:35 pm »
This is exactly what i was looking for, i enjoy making ringtones for my mobile to add a personalized touch. It requires some experimenting though.. :thumb: