A Brief History of Computer Music

Explore the fascinating evolution of computer-generated music in this NDC Oslo 2023 conference talk. Journey through time, from the scratchy Colonel Bogie played by the CSIR Mark 1 in the 1950s to modern algorithmic compositions. Discover the pioneers who invented computer music, revisit classic video game soundtracks, and learn how musicians created impressive sounds with limited technology. Delve into the world of algorithmic never-ending soundtracks and understand the profound impact of computer music on popular culture. Experience a nostalgic trip featuring vintage code on vintage computers, and prepare for a musical adventure of epic proportions. From the Iliac Suite to modern AI-generated compositions, uncover the milestones that shaped the landscape of digital music creation, including iconic moments in video game audio, the rise of electronic music genres, and the integration of computer-generated sounds in mainstream music production.

Intro
The Iliac Suite
The First Computer
Silver Scales
Digital PDP8
Unattended Computer
First Live Performance
Bell Laboratories
Karaoke
Daisy
Space Invaders
Music Machine
Commodore 64
Mule
Super Mario
Daft Punk
Atari St
Commodore Amiga
Pong 2 Soundtrack
Eric Nors
Battlestar XB2
Calvin Harris
Mega Drive
Yamaha DX7
Street Fighter
Wing Commander
Space Opera
The Golden Era
Mental Wealth
Wipeout
Nintendo 64
Mario 64
Brian Eno
Spore
No Mans Sky
Quake
Omnicron
Moonwalker
Sonic
Xenon
Red Dead Redemption 2
Music for Writing
This Does Not
The Eurovision Song Contest
Refusion
Detroit HipHop
Nick Cave
Drake
Dance with the Devil
Drake Nick Cave
Machines making most of the music
Have your own band