[Smt-talk] Max Mathews

[David Claman]

In light of the recent discussion on the aesthetics of computer generated music, 
it is  important to note the passing of "The Father of Computer Music," Max 
Mathews. 

His NYT obituary is here:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/24/arts/music/max-mathews-father-of-computer-music-dies-at-84.html?_r=2&scp=1&sq=max+mathews&st=cse


If you have not heard "Daisy Bell" from 1961, the link is here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41U78QP8nBk


David Claman
Assistant Professor of Music
Lehman College-CUNY
david.claman at lehman.cuny.edu