Inside the endless number of creative approaches, there are many ways to create music & generative art. All we have is basically “symbols” with their assigned meanings.

Programming, in its nature, can be explained in a set of rules. We have functions for meaning, numbers for value, output as a result; Nicolas, as a creator, is the programming brain who have interest in music.

Music, in its nature, can be explained in a set of rules. We have notation for meaning, numbers for time, sound as a result; Han, as a creator, is the musical brain who have interest in programming.

Starting from the regular linear music partition method similar to drum machines, changing it in a circular way similar to ticking clocks, subdividing the time, generating the sounds with oscillators, composing the code for the loop, adding layers as instruments; Algo(Beats) turns into a digital music box where the rhythm and music can be represented with colors and motions.

In Algo[Rhythms] we explored the music scales, in Algo(Beats) we are exploring the rhythms and sounds. We expect musicians to use and inspire by Algo. We think they have the potential be a tool for music projects which can live in blockchain forever. This is an approach for generative on-chain music. An automated rhythm generator in blockchain which tries to find the rhythms and patterns that humans didn't notice yet. Think of it like a fun improvisation tool created by two friends.

You should try some keys on your keyboard, we like easter eggs!

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The International Collection

I aim to be known for but one thing: collecting the best digital art made by international artists. I will include the occasional US-based artists, because there are so many that are magical and impressive, but I want to highlight a uniquely global perspective by collecting rare art. Each of these pieces listed below is in my collection.

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Three Days Of Summer

The front door in our International Collection opens with this piece from Michaël Zancan, a French oil painter-turned-digital artist whose mastery of the pen plotter evokes wonders with his mysterious flowery landscapes. Three Days of Summer was minted from Valencia, Spain at the 2022 NFTShow Europe, and invitees were given physical copies of portions of the art as well.

The blocky representations of the white plants are a stark contrast to the less prominent, more delicate garden pieces; the combination adds to the mystique, the allure, the peacefulness of this piece.