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Despelote’s soundscape transports you to Ecuador and childhood football magic
As part of CDM’s year-end coverage, I’m rounding up some of the best music and sound design in games. There’s nowhere better to start than Despelote, a beautifully designed and directed game that will move you by putting you in the shoes of a kid in 2001 Quito, Ecuador. It’s a master study in weaving sound and music in a way that both triggers sense memories and transports you inside a life experience.
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No, Juilliard is not working with OpenAI on AI-generated music scores
Reports have been circulating that The Juilliard School is collaborating with OpenAI. One source says OpenAI is working with Juilliard students to annotate music scores for use as training. There’s just one important fact to know: Juilliard, the institution, has no involvement.
The Living Wage for Musicians Act is getting a second push
Legislation in the USA to support musicians with streaming revenue is will be reintroduced next month by Palestinian-American Rep. Rashida Tlaib. In advance of its reintroduction, there’s a chance to lend your support.
Harvestworks, NYC arts center founded in 1977, threatened by US funding cuts
Peter Kirn - May 7, 2025
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Worlds of sound from hacked hard drives, piano-triggered modular
Peter Kirn - February 7, 2025
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