Ge Wang: The DIY orchestra of the future

The video explores the concept of computer music, starting with an introduction to the Chuck programming language, which is used to create music through coding. The speaker discusses the Stanford Laptop Orchestra, which combines laptops and custom-built instruments to create unique sounds. The video also introduces Smule, a company focused on creating expressive mobile music apps like Ocarina. The speaker emphasizes the role of technology in music creation and how it can connect people globally, as demonstrated by a global singing collaboration following the 2011 Japan disaster. The video concludes by highlighting that computer music is about people and their connection through technology.

What is the speaker's initial response when asked about their profession?

• I am a music teacher.

• I am a sound engineer.

• I do computer music.

• I am a software developer.

What is Chuck primarily used for?

• Creating visual art

• Programming video games

• Designing websites

• Composing music

What is the purpose of the hemispherical speaker arrays in the Stanford Laptop Orchestra?

• To amplify sound for large audiences

• To reduce noise pollution

• To mimic the sound projection of traditional instruments

• To enhance visual effects

What was the original purpose of the GameTrak controller used in the Laptop Orchestra?

• A flight simulator

• A virtual reality device

• A golfing controller

• A racing simulator

What is the primary function of the Ocarina app developed by Smule?

• To turn a smartphone into a musical instrument

• To edit audio files

• To play pre-recorded songs

• To record music

How does the Ocarina app detect the strength of the user's blowing?

• Using a pressure sensor

• Through the microphone

• Via a temperature sensor

• With a touch screen

What historical change in music-making does the speaker reflect on?

• The popularity of live concerts

• The invention of the phonograph

• The decline of family music-making

• The rise of digital music streaming

What was the global response to the singing app after the 2011 Japan disaster?

• Thousands joined to sing together.

• It was used for fundraising.

• It was ignored by most users.

• It was banned in several countries.

What is the speaker's ultimate view on computer music?

• It's solely about technology.

• It's about people and connection.

• It's a passing trend.

• It's only for professional musicians.

What does the speaker suggest about the future of music creation?

• It will remain unchanged.

• It will be entirely digital.

• It will involve new, unnamed musical forms.

• It will revert to traditional methods.