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.

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