Algorithmic composition
by Gerhard Nierhaus · first published 2009
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Algorithmic composition – composing by means of formalizable methods – has a century old tradition not only in occidental music history. This is the first book to provide a detailed overview of prominent procedures of algorithmic composition in a pragmatic way rather than by treating formalizable aspects in single works. In addition to an historic overview, each chapter presents a specific class of algorithm in a compositional context by providing a general introduction to its development and theoretical basis and describes different musical applications. Each chapter outlines the strengths, w
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Algorithmic composition is a decently-sized field. Here's a textbook: http://www.amazon.com/Algorithmic-Composition-Paradigms-Auto... And some more examples: http://algorithmiccomposition.org/
on “Markov Composer – Using machine learning and a Markov chain to compose music” ↗…potential in the concept particularly with more 'complex' genres Well, you're in good company. This goes back for many decades. Here is a summary of many attempts during this time: https://www.amazon.com/Algorithmic-Composition-Paradigms-Aut.... Really convincing composition started to appear only recently using transformers, e.g. https://openai.com/blog/musenet/. The present solution is a rather primitive one in comparison.
on “The Endless Acid Banger: algorithmic self-composing acid techno music” ↗There are many ideas, even books full of ideas (see e.g. https://www.amazon.com/Algorithmic-Composition-Paradigms-Aut...), but I rarely hear an example which is not disappointing. Recent developments seem to produce better results. If you're interested in a current approach with very promising results see…
on “A Generative Grammar for Jazz Chord Sequences (1984)” ↗…MuseNet et al. > see something like Curtis Roads CMT for a historical overview of paradigms. See also Deep Learning Techniques for Music Generation -- A Survey: https://arxiv.org/abs/1709.01620 and Algorithmic Composition - Paradigms of Automated Music Generation: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-211-75540-2
on “MMA – Musical MIDI Accompaniment (2019)” ↗