The Shape Of Song: Chopin
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The Shape Of Song

The Shape of Song is an attempt to answer this seemingly paradoxical question. The custom software in this work draws musical patterns in the form of translucent arches, allowing viewers to see–literally–the shape of any composition available on the Web. The resulting images reflect the full range of musical forms, from the deep structure of Bach to the crystalline beauty of Philip Glass.

An example is shown below. The resulting images are simply wonderful. Well worth having a look through.

The Shape Of Song: Chopin's Mazurka in F# Minor
Chopin, Mazurka in F# Minor: The image illustrates the complex, nested structure of the piece.

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