Month: March 2018
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Music in Phase Space
Allegro The sound roared in, a goddamn sonic Molotov cocktail shattering the fragile membrane of reality. Not melody, not harmony, but pure chaotic energy. We were hurtling through a funhouse mirror funked by a deranged physicist, each note a fractured reflection of the one before. The oscilloscope screen pulsed with jagged lightning, a visual representation of this aural assault. Was that a blues scale…
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Music in Phase Space
Phase space is a concept borrowed from physics and mathematics, a multidimensional realm where every possible state of a system is represented. In the context of mechanics, each point in this space encapsulates the system’s entire configuration, including position and momentum. When applied to music, the idea of phase space transcends the traditional frameworks of…
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The Free Illusion
The phrase “free is very expensive” suggests that even though something may not cost any money upfront, it may still come at a great cost. In other words, there may be hidden costs or consequences associated with something that appears to be free, which ultimately outweigh the initial savings. One example of this is the…
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Pennyroyal Tea
The music industry has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, largely due to the rise of streaming services and internet radio platforms. While these platforms have made it easier than ever for listeners to access and discover new music, they have also created significant challenges for songwriters and musicians who rely on royalty payments…