Sounding Africanfuturism: Compositional Influence from Artificial Intelligence and Aesthetic Discernment for Biological Guide to the Stars – Binti
This thesis documents the implementation of compositional techniques and computer-aided composition. With connections to artificial intelligence, Artificial Intelligence Augmentation (AIA) has benefits for musical creativity and computer-aided models in music composition developments in neural networks and deep learning. Aesthetic grounds in the interdisciplinary study of musical generation with AI take root in science fiction writings as a constant reimagining of how humans can better interface with synthetic systems for use. Synaptic, electric, and frenetic connections consistently inform a traditional humanoid vibrantly interfacing with technological connections on a sensible level and relating to the senses, if not biological. Philosophical inquiries into redefining and retaking the agency of the works made within futurism, specifically, Africanfuturism, breathe life into aesthetic imaginings of musical futurity.