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  • Personhood, Process, and Proud Papas

    My daughter Willow turns ten tomorrow. She has undoubtedly made this the happiest decade of my life so far and I watch in perpetual wonder while she grows and changes. Willow is forging her own identity, trending toward independence and a strong sense of individualism. She loves cats and her… Listen ⇢

    Personhood, Process, and Proud Papas

  • Machine Learning and Audio Source Separation

    Machine learning can be used for source separation in music tracks. This process is known as audio source separation or music source separation. By applying machine learning techniques, it is possible to separate different parts of a music track, such as vocals, guitars, bass, and drums, into their own tracks.… Listen ⇢

    Machine Learning and Audio Source Separation

  • Realizing Resonance and The Labyrinth

    Realizing Resonance started back in 2010 as an imaginary rock band for the purposes of The Band Practice Dialogues, a series of philosophical discussions between four guys at band practice. The name Realizing Resonance was taken from the title of my blog where I published the dialogues, along with many… Listen ⇢

    Realizing Resonance and The Labyrinth

  • The Innovative Evolution of the Guitar

    The guitar has a rich and fascinating history that spans several centuries. The guitar as we know it today is believed to have originated from a variety of stringed instruments such as the lute, oud, and vihuela. These instruments had similar features like a rounded back and a sound hole.… Listen ⇢

    The Innovative Evolution of the Guitar

  • String Theory and the Music of the Spheres

    In physics, String Theory is a theoretical framework that attempts to explain the fundamental nature of matter and the forces that govern the universe. One way to understand String Theory is by using the metaphor of guitar strings. Imagine a guitar with its strings representing elementary particles such as electrons… Listen ⇢

    String Theory and the Music of the Spheres

  • Top Ten Philosophical Quotes About Music

    “Music is a moral law. It gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.” – Plato “Music is the mediator between the spiritual and the sensual life.” – Ludwig van Beethoven “Without music, life would… Listen ⇢

    Top Ten Philosophical Quotes About Music

  • Ethical Concerns About AI Creating Music

    There are several ethical concerns surrounding AI writing music that philosophers and ethicists have discussed. Some of these concerns include: Authorship and creativity: AI-generated music raises questions about the concept of authorship and creativity. Is music composed by AI considered original or creative? If AI is capable of creating music… Listen ⇢

    Ethical Concerns About AI Creating Music

  • AI Lyric Analysis: “Tragedy” by Realizing Resonance

    The new song “Tragedy” was released yesterday (7/29/23), and we wanted to see how AI would interpret the lyrics in the context of Aristotle’s philosophy of friendship. ChatGPT 3.5 was spot on; check out its response after reading the lyrics. Listen ⇢

    AI Lyric Analysis: “Tragedy” by Realizing Resonance

  • AI Lyric Analysis: “Wasted Years” by Iron Maiden

    Within the context of the philosophy of time, the song lyrics in Iron Maiden’s “Wasted Years” touch upon various themes related to time and its subjective experience. McTaggart’s Paradox of the Unreality of Time raises questions about the nature of time and whether it truly exists. McTaggart’s Paradox of the… Listen ⇢

    AI Lyric Analysis: “Wasted Years” by Iron Maiden