This episode features Luke Colombero, a musician and film scoring major with expertise in interactive media. The conversation explores the evolving landscape of music technology, including virtual reality and artificial intelligence. Luke shares insights on leveraging these tools to foster new musical experiences and the significance of continuous innovation and thoughtful engagement with new tech.
Topics Covered:
- Luke Colombero's role at MIT, working with virtual reality to expand educational capabilities for music and other fields.
- The philosophical debate around integrating AI in music, specifically how "breaking" AI can lead to unintended but creative outputs.
- Current applications of VR in music creation, including haptic gloves and motion-based instruments.
- The importance of creating unique, immersive experiences with technology rather than merely repurposing existing ideas.
- The value of iteration and active listening for expanding musical and technological ideas.
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