

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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1 2 3 4 5 6
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