THIS is computer music: Ge Wang at TEDxStanford

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  • Ge Wang is an assistant professor at Stanford's Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA).
    His research focuses on programming languages and interactive software design for computer music, mobile and social music, laptop orchestras and education at the intersection of computer science and music. Wang is the author of the ChucK audio programming language, as well as the founding director of the Stanford Laptop Orchestra (SLOrk) and the Stanford Mobile Phone Orchestra (MoPhO). He is also the co-founder of Smule (which makes social music making apps and has over 100 million users) and the designer of the iPhone's Ocarina and Magic Piano.
    In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
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  • @BloodyRainRang
    @BloodyRainRang 7 ปีที่แล้ว +345

    "It crashes equally well on all modern operation systems" I already liked this guy at this point xD

    • @Bunny99s
      @Bunny99s 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Yea, there were some awesome jokes in his speech :)

  • @folkenvanvanel6611
    @folkenvanvanel6611 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    After 20 years of tech.. finally a guy that understands that tech is a tool and not meant to stand on its own.

  • @BakedWalrus
    @BakedWalrus 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    as soon as he played them singing together I was hit by a massive wave of joy and chills. so epic, a world to live in

  • @cruithne6021
    @cruithne6021 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    The little minimalist pieces of music played by global users of Ocarina sound so otherworldly and lonely, like little candles flickering in the night far away from another. Such a lovely presentation! Much to think about.

  • @xXWiseNinjaKAIXx
    @xXWiseNinjaKAIXx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    "What DAW do you use?"
    "Actually I code it"

    • @atallguynh
      @atallguynh 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can code all you want, and of course the DAW is just code at the end of the day, but it's always going to be a heck of a lot easier to mix with a DAW than via coding.

    • @MattWarb2
      @MattWarb2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Taking a picture of someone with a camera is easier than drawing a portrait of them....

    • @thiesenf
      @thiesenf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Real musicians program their music in pure binary machine code...

    • @SlyHikari03
      @SlyHikari03 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol.

  • @matthewfanous8468
    @matthewfanous8468 7 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    oh my god, i love companys that only have a general idea of what there doing
    "we create... computer... music... things"

    • @wiansmit8818
      @wiansmit8818 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Companies and the're. But yes, got to love the people!!

    • @HighlandViolinist
      @HighlandViolinist 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It's not that they don't know what they are doing. It is that it is a struggle to explain it to people who are not specialists in the field, in a way that they would understand. Also, this field of study is so new, and crosses boundaries between disciplines. So it is difficult to summarize with just two words "computer music", without meaning being lost between communicators. That is why this talk is focused on broadening the definition and explaining just a few of the basics.

    • @MattWarb2
      @MattWarb2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wian Smit they're

    • @egdirdlealouse
      @egdirdlealouse 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HighlandViolinist - only been going since 1951 - F-R-E-S-H

  • @jopomeister
    @jopomeister 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Now I finally understand how Smule is a genuinely fun app to play around with, no wonder when it's partially driven by a guy with such passion for the art of music, wonderful stuff

  • @tristancoyote1131
    @tristancoyote1131 8 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    I like this guy. :) Good heart, doing it for the right reasons.

  • @BroTastix
    @BroTastix 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    3:50 best soundtrack to have playing when a cop pulls you over :D

  • @IOxyrinchus
    @IOxyrinchus 6 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    What.? He invented smule? Damn. I used to love smule magic piano. I had no idea he invented it. He's a clever dude

    • @bigchunkus5014
      @bigchunkus5014 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Back Country Pastimes woahh I didn’t get into that part yet, that’s insane!! I used to use that app growing up all the time

  • @edwardgutierrez5705
    @edwardgutierrez5705 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    ahh dude i cried a little bit when i saw everyone singing "Lean On Me." This was an exceptionally well done TEDx Talk from an Exceptionally beautiful soul.

  • @silviahorn
    @silviahorn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I met him in the past at the ICMC. He is a very kind person and fantastic teacher. He is a great addition to CCRMA research team.

    • @thomasr7129
      @thomasr7129 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Makes me happy that people like Ge Wang not only exist, but teach and share. There's hope for us still.

  • @sethdavid7476
    @sethdavid7476 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    FINALLY...a Tedx that doesn't make me want to make me kill myself.
    This guy knows his shit.

  • @Metal-Possum
    @Metal-Possum 9 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Computer music, because sometimes my computer gets bored doing it's every day tasks and needs a soundtrack to help it get through an otherwise tedious day.

  • @OnumLCT
    @OnumLCT 7 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    Ge Wang in Mandarin actually means The King of Songs

    • @jeanneheo5071
      @jeanneheo5071 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      A.J.M Compositions 歌王?

    • @jeanneheo5071
      @jeanneheo5071 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      JCI1990
      Ge=song
      Wang=king

    • @NoviceindisguiseOfficial
      @NoviceindisguiseOfficial 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Translation quite often ends up with different word counts for different phrases. Even ones of just two words.

    • @HuchickCSGO
      @HuchickCSGO 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      one word can easily mean more than one word in another language. souka (japanese) means "I see" or "I understand". Arigatou means "thank you". ore wa kowai desu means "I'm scared".

    • @livedandletdie
      @livedandletdie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      JCI1990 not really, but shall we be technical The King of Songs is just 2 words in English.
      The is just a subject header specifying a word as a certain subject.
      of is a preposition. Without The and of, the word order changes into Song King, which literally has the same meaning in English.
      and Ge Wang is Song King and therefore the meaning is the same, now you have to acknowledge that Mandarin Chinese doesn't have plurality or prepositions.
      So Ge Wang could have more meanings.
      Song King
      The King of Songs, Kings of Song, King of Song, The Kings of Songs.

  • @ParadOxymoron
    @ParadOxymoron 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Shoutouts to the guy he listened in on with the Ocarina app whose username was Majora

  • @whoopshey826
    @whoopshey826 8 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    wtf he gets to the part where he says he created Smule, and I'm like holy fuck

  • @Tbcw42
    @Tbcw42 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, tears at that "Lean on Me" rendition.

  • @petergambier
    @petergambier 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Ge Wang, brillant use of the computer to get people to work and play together. Music certainly brings folks together and the potential for world peace is almost out there.

  • @Gaming_Sparky58
    @Gaming_Sparky58 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This guy is just cool, his voice, he is funny and smart.

  • @mcmillerg
    @mcmillerg 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Smule makes such creative and fun apps for expressing music, which anyone with a little desire can express themselves without having to learn a traditional instrument

  • @monikamoon14
    @monikamoon14 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Invented Smule... occupies my evening time playing Magic piano. Nice and respect.

  • @QAYWSXEDCCXYDSAEWQ
    @QAYWSXEDCCXYDSAEWQ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like this guy too, he loves is art and makes it positively contagious

  • @Zaubrer488
    @Zaubrer488 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    jeez he has had quite some success. I remember playing the Smule Magic Piano app back in the days.

  • @user-wy3zt8or2w
    @user-wy3zt8or2w 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    i just downloaded ocarina. it is actually very cool to listen to other people all over the world play

  • @HighlandViolinist
    @HighlandViolinist 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    After seeing Chuck I am so happy that Max MSP is a visual based language.

  • @BTBM88
    @BTBM88 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    cried at the at... life is amazing..

  • @NathanOkun
    @NathanOkun 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    An improved, computer-enhanced Theremin with many possible voices!! Great!

  • @Allplussomeminus
    @Allplussomeminus 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg. Lean on Me at the end game me chills. I want to GET THAT APP!

  • @soulreaper6661
    @soulreaper6661 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent talk amazing work done .

  • @Vedurin
    @Vedurin 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, that sample at about 10 minutes is awesome. It could be that artists could do two things at a time: expressing something physically and create their musid through that expression. I would love to see something like that.

    • @Vedurin
      @Vedurin 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha, i can't seem to help but be impressed. I would consider that mobile app an instrument ... think of the possibilities. You'd have an ocarina wherever you go. =)

    • @Vedurin
      @Vedurin 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it's computer aided music. A mixture of both. The good old symphony made with new possibilities. It's beautiful. =)

  • @LittleParade_
    @LittleParade_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wang: This thing pulls sound out of the ground.
    Me: Oh.
    Thing: wwWAAAAaaaAAAOOOOOWWWHHHHhh
    Me: *o h.*

  • @magicmagic3643
    @magicmagic3643 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Genius! And Ge Wang has a GREAT EAR and aesthetic

  • @nickrobinson2023
    @nickrobinson2023 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! that was amazing. I was biased about computers making music, but this is a whole different kettle of fish. Thank you.

  • @knightowl1985
    @knightowl1985 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sadly the Ocarina is not on android. But they do have as of this post Sing!, Magic Piano, AutoRap and Songify.

  • @sh0kxxx
    @sh0kxxx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is absolutely amazing!

  • @cardiosthen3342
    @cardiosthen3342 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    _Amazing, I believe I found this at the right time. Thank you Professor Wang+

  • @nickrobinson2023
    @nickrobinson2023 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could you explain in more detail how it works for the smartphone? Thanks in advance.

  • @jimmyjamjar10101
    @jimmyjamjar10101 8 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    7:19 is that you R2?

    • @iFragWar
      @iFragWar 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Thanks for making me blow air out of my nose harder than usual :)

    • @sympathizevss8702
      @sympathizevss8702 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      OMFG That was to funny I dropped my fucking cereal Xd

    • @ptmd423
      @ptmd423 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Knew I wasn't the only one to hear it.

    • @Tocinos
      @Tocinos 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was hoping he would recognize that

    • @brucemustdie
      @brucemustdie 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aahhhh! I'm not the only one who noticed that:D

  • @bistakos1
    @bistakos1 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love his definition of computer music!!!!

  • @user-vn2jk2mx5y
    @user-vn2jk2mx5y 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How a nice and impressive lecture! I'm a teacher in korea at Seoul electronic high school. I teach social studies and also music for school group sound band.
    I will share story with my students^^ I hope someday you and I and my student would talk about computer music and human together!

  • @tobyclbain
    @tobyclbain 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anyone know where I could get one of those golf-game-track-string-things/ how I might go about making one? Thanks :)

  • @tristancoyote1131
    @tristancoyote1131 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    7:18 sounds like the instrument used for the hook on Jack U's "Where Are U Now" song.

    • @grays0ny0rk16
      @grays0ny0rk16 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +MothaFxck That's actually not an insturment used in that song, it's Justin's vocals with tons of editing.

    • @tristancoyote1131
      @tristancoyote1131 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Grays0n Y0rk It's still an instrument. Even synths are instruments.

    • @grays0ny0rk16
      @grays0ny0rk16 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      MothaFxck I know, just saying that it was made off of his voice.

    • @tristancoyote1131
      @tristancoyote1131 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Grays0n Y0rk Well, thanks for letting me know that. I didn't know it was made from his voice. That's cool. :)

    • @Gustolibre
      @Gustolibre 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      It sounds like R2D2

  • @letsif
    @letsif 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful presentation

  • @yoyoheads
    @yoyoheads 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great presentation! Need to find that app now lol

  • @jakebee6218
    @jakebee6218 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does anyone know what Bach melody that is around 11:17?

  • @Leotique
    @Leotique 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Music & Computer Skills both combined, this is the Ultimate Asian xD

  • @Patriotman54
    @Patriotman54 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How many people work in the cxustomer service department at Smule? Why no customer service department number at Smule?

  • @litghost5427
    @litghost5427 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wanting to learn this. Awesome stuff.

  • @adrienbeatrix4711
    @adrienbeatrix4711 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi do anyone knows the title of the early intro music, thanks !!;)

  • @TheSabatuer
    @TheSabatuer 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    IS the ocarina app available for driods ?

  • @MrInterestingthings
    @MrInterestingthings 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    laptop orchestras ! This is sooo cool !

  • @nickrobinson2023
    @nickrobinson2023 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is there also an app for the saxophone for Android?

  • @udomatthiasdrums5322
    @udomatthiasdrums5322 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    love your work!!

  • @welcometonewearth416
    @welcometonewearth416 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy is a genius! Why when I check Smule "about us", only business looking people appear and there is no trace of this brilliant guy?

  • @nightchairrecords8655
    @nightchairrecords8655 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    20 Years ago a "Stanford Laptop orchestra" would have been laughed at 100 times over

    • @SianaGearz
      @SianaGearz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Huh? Maybe the Stanford part of it.
      I mean, in 1997, it wasn't all THAT glamorous and easy, but it marks the year when Jeskola Buzz was released, and it didn't run too badly on that Pentium MMX laptop you could get back then.

  • @primalfroststudio6178
    @primalfroststudio6178 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Why aren't people like this seen all over your FB and SM newsfeeds????

    • @SianaGearz
      @SianaGearz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't know what "SM" is but if FB means facebook, it's because nobody ever reads it anyway, unless it's photos of your food.

  • @nannue
    @nannue 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very lovely talk

  • @robertwilsoniii2048
    @robertwilsoniii2048 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this. Technology to become more human. The best things always come in opposites.

  • @oicangidos
    @oicangidos 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    ¡¡¡Qué pasada!!! Gracias

  • @ZeroSleap
    @ZeroSleap 7 ปีที่แล้ว +232

    Asian Keanu Reeves anyone?

    • @ZeroSleap
      @ZeroSleap 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well i'm sorry,but i'm glad you see the similarity XD

    • @CoolColJ
      @CoolColJ 7 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Keanu is already part asian :)

    • @petet6851
      @petet6851 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      nah, I had coffee with Keanu once and this guy rules way harder...

    • @sir0nion
      @sir0nion 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      WIthin 30 seconds I made the same comparison and scrolled down and happy to see this is top comment

    • @leehorst
      @leehorst 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Low rent Steve Aoki

  • @titanic21
    @titanic21 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That would be so perfect as a tool for the creation of ambience or horror themes!

  • @jjc75019
    @jjc75019 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is not computer music, it is still human expression, just using a different medium. It is a soft synth with a different interface.

  • @MikhailoFF77
    @MikhailoFF77 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What music is on the start?

  • @h0rk3d
    @h0rk3d 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    All instruments = toys :) Music is Play, "Playing Music".

  • @Mr.Verethron
    @Mr.Verethron 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    where can I find this nice ocarina app?

  • @MassDynamic
    @MassDynamic 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    would help if he had placed the string device closer to the laptop...

  • @adela-adrianamoscu9170
    @adela-adrianamoscu9170 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    AMAZING ! ♡♡♡

  • @TheMorganaic
    @TheMorganaic 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is a great talk

  • @boimesa8190
    @boimesa8190 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    where do i get that golf thing?!

  • @NathanOkun
    @NathanOkun 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you create the "Electronic Tonalities" of Louis and Bebe Barron in the movie FORBIDDEN PLANET? They were true electronic music creators not in any way limited by any human instrument. I would like to hear more of this kind of "music" beyond what was in the movie. There must be millions of possible sounds and even symphonies that would fit in with their style of work. Maybe it could be analyzed and then expanded???

  • @jaredkhan8743
    @jaredkhan8743 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    so he made an ocarina for a phone? pretty cool

  • @iLiokardo
    @iLiokardo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could Rhubarb be played with a laptop orchestra?

  • @angelovoice8640
    @angelovoice8640 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    steve aoki before the fame

  • @lexbas-pq2ie
    @lexbas-pq2ie 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this the dude from E3 like a few years back?

  • @OpalSilkMoth
    @OpalSilkMoth 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved the drone sound O.O

  • @fecchitheillustrator7063
    @fecchitheillustrator7063 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    10.55 is just great

  • @opalpersonal
    @opalpersonal 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    OH MY GOD WHAT THIS IS A GUY WHO HELPED MADE SMULE

  • @pradeepsahni8204
    @pradeepsahni8204 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    wait what he created smule?????? I love this guy

  • @redpepperdave
    @redpepperdave 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    really cool!

  • @spiritualcoconut4478
    @spiritualcoconut4478 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    When the title says computer music, I was thinking something closer to Vocaloid.

  • @jochemjochemjochem
    @jochemjochemjochem 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    what software is this?

  • @suhanisinha6380
    @suhanisinha6380 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is so inspirational :)

  • @Mr._Sandman
    @Mr._Sandman 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    >GameTrak
    I think I still have one of those lying around... never once used it though XD

  • @Dutch_Pancake
    @Dutch_Pancake 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anyone know the name of the Bach piece?

  • @XxOSTONEBENOTSOxX
    @XxOSTONEBENOTSOxX 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm not sure if i get the 1st word right but does he call it CANONICAL computer music ?

  • @skeletool8273
    @skeletool8273 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    what programming language is he using?

  • @djt3rrv875
    @djt3rrv875 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    THIS IS SO FREAKING COOL!!!!

  • @KuroAno
    @KuroAno 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    7:19 R2D2 here !

  • @Ccodebits
    @Ccodebits 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is amazing.

  • @kadenlarson9992
    @kadenlarson9992 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this guy is going to save the world from skynet 11.1.2 using music

  • @colevandais
    @colevandais 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really cool. Wish I knew just how to produce my own music. I always gotta go to the studio. Anyone can recommend the best program/ course for not so tech clever people?

    • @MattWarb2
      @MattWarb2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cole van dais FL STUDIO is very beginner friendly

    • @colevandais
      @colevandais 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, I'll check it out. Is it for MAC?

    • @MattWarb2
      @MattWarb2 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm not sure. I don't see why it wouldn't be. I think Macs come with garageband preinstalled. Have you not tried that?

  • @radaloui9312
    @radaloui9312 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    this dude is a genious!!!

  • @minmax5
    @minmax5 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "human music, i like it"

  • @distortionofsacred
    @distortionofsacred 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been using smile for the longest time now

  • @JonPaulTovio
    @JonPaulTovio 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    wow would be great for tai chi masters,sound to there movements

  • @TheArchitectOfDreams
    @TheArchitectOfDreams 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ge Wang Rig a Dinga Dong, funny sounds I like to make after I wake up!

  • @blbmuzicearpleasure3884
    @blbmuzicearpleasure3884 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    super awesome

  • @schamp6
    @schamp6 8 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Any Tipper fans here?
    He's at the forefront of "computer music" if you haven't heard of him.

    • @hepatitis123
      @hepatitis123 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tipper is so crazy. Saw him at Shamb with Android Jones. Loved every second of it.

    • @jamtart22
      @jamtart22 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +schamp6 love tipper all yall check out his mix "Tip Hop" !

    • @lawless
      @lawless 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +schamp6 Tipper is Life. Tipper is Love.

    • @PelegTsadok
      @PelegTsadok 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +schamp6 What's the best album to introduce me to his work?

    • @schamp6
      @schamp6 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Peleg Tsadok his album Broken Soul Jambouree is something anyone can enjoy. He has a wide range of styles, from weird to ambient to heavy bass to even weirder. Keep in mind, he's a true producer, most everything you hear was made from scratch.

  • @SDSMint
    @SDSMint 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hmm, Computer Music. I like it.