J S Bach visualized Cello Suite #1

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The discussion centers around Alexander Chen's visualized interpretation of J.S. Bach's Cello Suite #1, available at chenalexander.com. Users are encouraged to start the visualization process and wait for the "strings and four balls tuned" before the music begins. Additionally, there is mention of a live performance of Beethoven's 10th by the Beethoven Orchestra Bonn on October 9th at 1700 GMT, although details about the live stream availability are unclear. The visualization employs AI to complete the piece, with participants noting that the lengths of the strings and the motion of the balls correspond to musical elements, such as time signature and note height.

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  • Understanding of musical notation and time signatures, specifically 4/4 time.
  • Familiarity with visual programming concepts as applied in music visualization.
  • Basic knowledge of artificial intelligence applications in music composition.
  • Awareness of J.S. Bach's compositions, particularly the Cello Suite #1.
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  • Explore Alexander Chen's other visual music projects for further insights into music visualization.
  • Research the use of AI in music composition and its implications for classical music.
  • Investigate the technology behind live streaming performances, particularly on platforms like Telekom Magenta TV.
  • Learn about the historical context and significance of Beethoven's 10th Symphony.
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This discussion is beneficial for music enthusiasts, visual artists interested in music visualization, AI researchers in the field of music, and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of classical music interpretations through innovative technologies.

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Thanks to Kathy Spindler:
Alexander Chen's nifty visualized Bach - Start the process, then wait for it to get "strings and four balls tuned" before the piece starts

https://www.chenalexander.com/Bach
 
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They are announcing a live performance on https://www.telekom.de/magenta-tv of Beethoven's 10th performed by the Beethoven Orchestra Bonn on Oct., 9th at 1700 GMT. I haven't a link to the live stream yet and don't know whether it is restricted to certain locations. But I hope I will be able to listen.

And by the way: they had an AI complete the piece!
 
jim mcnamara said:
Thanks to Kathy Spindler:
Alexander Chen's nifty visualized Bach - Start the process, then wait for it to get "strings and four balls tuned" before the piece starts

https://www.chenalexander.com/Bach
Ack, little help here please. I didn't get past the first 30 seconds. The lengths of the lines and the motion of the balls seems to have nothing to do with the music. What am I missing? Or are we supposed to ignore the start and skip to someplace farther into the video? Hope I'm not being an idiot here...

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The balls define the 4/4, and the length of the strings seem proportional to the height of the note: the higher the note the shorter the string.
 

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