Jazz and the art of anticipation

Kenneth B. McAlpine

doi:10.1007/s40869-015-0008-6

Jazz and the art of anticipation

Kenneth B. McAlpine

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Abstract

This article explores the limitations of current methods for implementing real-time adaptive music soundtracks in computer games. Outlining the existing technical solutions, including event-driven music cues, horizontal resequencing and vertical reorchestration, the article discusses where these technical approaches fall short in terms of the user experience, and concludes by suggesting parallels in other areas of music making, significantly jazz improvisation, that might provide a platform for development.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	133–135
Number of pages	3
Journal	Computer Games Journal
Volume	4
Issue number	3-4
Early online date	17 Jun 2015
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s40869-015-0008-6
Publication status	Published - Dec 2015

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McAlpine, K. B. (2015). Jazz and the art of anticipation. Computer Games Journal, 4(3-4), 133–135. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40869-015-0008-6

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