LookingOutwards11-jooheek

The Classyfier – AI detects situation and appropriates music

Website: http://www.creativeapplications.net/processing/the-classyfier-ai-detects-situation-and-appropriates-music/

This project is called “The Classyfier”, a table that detects what beverages people are drinking around them, and chooses music that fits with that certain beverage. There is a microphone on the table that catches the characteristic sounds of the beverage, and goes through a pre-inputed list of songs that are categorized as hot beverages, wine, and beer. It goes through and chooses a song that fits your beverage, and you can choose the song in the certain category by knocking on the table. The objective of this project is to create a smart object that combines machine learning and natural sounds to create an ambience of different situations.

I thought this project was interesting because it uses computation to create a musical environment that is dependent on an object, in this case a beverage. The thought and idea of a computer analyzing what you are drinking and creating music that fits that drink is very innovative and clever. Now, you won’t have to go through all of your music to find the right music for your mood; you can just use “The Classyfier”.