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"The best way to predict the future is to invent it." - Alan Kay |
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Origins: The Laptop Orchestra
Apple Pro | feature by Dustin Driver November 2008 | online | SLOrk homepage "MacBook maestro bends the boundaries of computer as musical instrument." The experience of designing instruments and performances in SLOrk continues to explore new realms in computer music; it also informs and inspires many of Smule's creations. | ||
From Pocket to Stage, Music in the Key of iPhone
New York Times | feature by Claire Cain Miller + Miguel Helft December 2009 | online | MoPhO homepage How can we use technology to change the way we make music, and connect people through it? This story examines making music together as a Mobile Phone Orchestra. | ||
Thousand Voices
audio rendering 2011-present | mp3 audio | YouTube | original invite | participants In the wake of the 2011 Japan earthquakes and tsunami disaster, a woman in Japan started a rendition of "Lean on Me" using Smule's Glee app, and invited people to add their voices. At the time of this writing, 3898 people around the world have joined. The audio recording was rendered on Smule's servers when there were 1200 voices. What new possibilities for making music together await us? |
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