[English] [OZTL_NET] New Microsoft Songsmith software

[stephen at melbpc.org.au]

Hi all, 

'With new software released this month, Microsoft is attracting novice 
songwriters. You sing the words as best you can, and Songsmith software 
supplies computer-matched musical accompaniment .. '

Here's the MS release promo video:

http://research.microsoft.com/en-
us/um/redmond/projects/songsmith/video_EveryoneHasASongInside.html

and 'This page contains musical examples – both audio and video – that 
will give you a feel for the kind of music you can create with Songsmith. 
Anything you hear on this page was created with Songsmith.'

http://research.microsoft.com/en-
us/um/redmond/projects/songsmith/music.html

Here's Sgt Peppers on Youtube: http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=9BZk6aZp9xE

Should be noted, in musical terms, it seems the reviews aren't good so far

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Cheers, people
Stephen Loosley
Victoria, Australia