AI Image Creation – New Ways of Thinking

The image above is “Ludwig van Beethoven portrait as a New York rapper”, or at least this is what the AI created using OpenAI Dall-E. Over the past few months I’ve been mostly playing around with AI that is text-based. It is interesting to see what AI comes up with for graphics. For my work, I do see uses for using AI to create images; mainly in the areas of character development, costume design and set design for theater works.

I have some new albums being released pretty soon. Maybe us AI to create some of the album covers?

If you have some tips and tricks you use in the arts for generating AI images, please let me know about them!

Here are some random prompts I typed into the AI engine and the resulting images it created:

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In music, what does the term “texture” mean?

In music, the term “texture” refers to the way different musical elements, such as melodies, harmonies, and rhythms, are combined and layered to create the overall sound and feel of a piece of music. Texture describes the relationship between the different musical parts and how they interact with each other. It can vary greatly and greatly affect the character and mood of a piece of music.

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Skagit Valley Tulip Festival 2023

Skagit County Tulip Festival 2023 in Mount Vernon, WA USA. Many people say this is the most beautiful time of the year in my hometown of Mount Vernon, WA. Truly breathtaking views of our tulip fields and local agriculture in Skagit County, WA.

Most photos taken with Sony A7 iv camera and Sony GM 14mm lens (I love this new lens for landscape photography!)

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Hamburg, Germany photos

Hamburg, Germany photos from our last city of the 2022-2023 Cirque du Soleil European tour of the show Crystal. What a wonderful city! The city felt like being in a virtual steampunk world. I visited the Indra music club there the Beatles first performed in Hamburg, the underground tunnel, Miniature World, Reeperbahn and walked the streets for hours enjoying the architecture and graffiti of the city.

Photos with a Sony A7 iv camera and Sony GM 35mm lens

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What is the job of a music director?

The job of a music director, also known as a conductor or maestro, involves overseeing and leading a musical ensemble, such as an orchestra, choir, or band, to achieve a cohesive and artistic performance. A music director’s role is multifaceted, encompassing various responsibilities related to music interpretation, rehearsal direction, artistic vision, and performance leadership.

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Oslo, Norway photos

Photos from my week in Oslo, Norway in March 2023. I was there performing with the Cirque du Soleil show “Crystal” at the Spektrum Arena and also was able to visit many of my relatives living in and around Oslo. Highlights for me were the National Theater, Metro trains and the Oslo Opera House. I also saw a demonstration about the current war in Ukraine that was very moving.

Photos using a Sony A7 iv camera, and Sony GM 35mm and 24-70mm lenses

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AI Just Said “Everything Will Be Okay” – What Happened Next?

This is the first of a series of videos I have created as part of my latest project called “Discuss AI”

Over the last several weeks I’ve been learning about and working with artificial intelligence platforms like ChatGTP, BrainTrust AI, Google Bard and Typecast AI. I created several simple videos while learning about it; videos on my YouTube channel that are overviews of the music of Bach, Beethoven and Mozart. I knew that I wanted to do something with AI and that those videos were just a vehicle to learn more about it.

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Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) was a German composer and pianist who is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers in the history of Western classical music. Beethoven’s music is known for its emotional depth, dramatic intensity, and innovative approach to composition. He is often considered a bridge between the Classical and Romantic periods of music, as his works mark a significant transition from the classical style of Mozart and Haydn to the more emotional and expressive style of the Romantic era.

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