The Stack Overflow Podcast
How an algo raver stays in key(boards)
Oct 4, 2023
Alexandra, a musician and coder, discusses using computers as musical instruments, functional programming, the importance of keyboards for live coding and posture, challenges faced by women and minorities in the tech industry, and the concept of live coding with audience interaction.
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- Using functional programming languages like Tidal Cycles allows musicians to create unique beat-based music with mathematical elements.
- Incorporating spiritual practices like daily meditation and using ergonomic keyboards can help musicians stay in a state of flow during performances.
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The Intersection of Code and Art
Alexandra Karadinas, a musician and coder, discusses her journey into combining code and music. She discovered the possibilities of using computers as musical instruments during her university studies. This realization led her to explore live coding music, using tools like Tidal Cycles, a sub-language of Haskell. The live coding movement, known as algorithmic rave, emerged from a playful conversation between Alex McLean and Nick Collins. The intersection of code and art opens up new creative possibilities and challenges traditional notions of musical instruments.
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