
 Decoder Ring
 Decoder Ring From ‘The Last Archive’: Building an Automatic Songwriting Machine
 May 1, 2024 
 Exploring the creation of an early AI for songwriting, Raymond Scott's mysterious life and Electronium, mentoring Marjorie Chandler, Scott's rise to fame, innovative music tech, and pursuit of perfection in creativity. 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 2min 
 Uncovering the Mystery of Raymond Scott 
 01:35 • 2min 
 The Mystery of Raymond Scott's Electronium 
 03:59 • 18min 
 The story of a young singer discovered and mentored by a bandleader 
 22:19 • 3min 
 Innovative Musical Machines and Personal Ambitions 
 25:13 • 25min 
 Exploring the Pursuit of Perfection in Creativity 
 50:28 • 3min 
