Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Who needs talent when you've got a computer?

Microsoft Soundsmith is an application that generates an appropriate musical accompaniment to any vocals you lay down. This has created a whole slew of refreshed versions of modern classics, such as this reimagining of "Wonderwall" by Oasis:



Soundsmith isn't limited to mere vocals, however. Even the recent stock market meltdown has provided inspiration for musical genius. Suddenly, that big hit I took in my stock portfolio doesn't seem so depressing anymore:

1 comment:

Dutch said...

So in essence Microsoft Soundsmith has:

a)devised a method of creating a shitty club mix that is as easy as clicking a mouse, which is only slightly easier than it was before, and

b)demonstrated that catastrophic statistics sound like elevator music.

Too bad it wasn't around for the past 8 years - the Bush administration would have loved that it does b.