The basic idea of a hyper instrument is where the technology is built right into the instrument so that the instrument knows how it's being played - literally what the expression is, what the meaning is, what the direction of the music is. Tod Machover basicbuilddirection share on social
Works of art should be stimulating. They should wake people up rather than acting like a sedative. Tod Machover actartpeople Change image and share on social
My work on hyper instruments started with simple instruments, like the piano. Tod Machover hyperinstrumentpiano Change image and share on social
My message is to forget about dichotomies. The 'Brain Opera' is an opera, even if it does not tell a story in the usual way. It is a psychological journey with voice - so I do consider it an opera. Tod Machover braindichotomyforget Change image and share on social
Nobody talks about music as having intrinsic meaning, how it engages the mind. Tod Machover engageintrinsicmean Change image and share on social
