Crash Server - The Art of Live Coding Music - The Lorenzo's Music Podcast
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In this episode of Lorenzo’s Music Podcast, I meet the live coding duo known as Crash Server, two musicians, both named Sebastian, from Strasbourg, France. They share their unique approach to creating music and visuals through live coding. They improvise and generate sound in real-time using programming languages and software like SuperCollider and Troop.
They tell me how they met through workshops and the evolution of their sound, which incorporates elements from various genres, including electronic, jazz, and punk. They discuss their live setup, which includes laptops, guitar effects, and the use of text-to-speech technology.
They also tell me about their upcoming projects, including a new album.
Key Takeaways
- Live Coding: They use live coding to create music and visuals in real-time.
- Improvisation: Their live coding music creation process is improvised.
- Their setup: The setup includes two laptops connected over a network for collaborative coding.
- Visuals: Their performances often use custom video and light techniques.
Links Mentioned
- SuperCollider supercollider.github.io
- Sonic Pi sonic-pi.net
- Troop troop.musical.codes
- FoxDotfoxdot.org
- cables gl cables.gl
Connect with Crash Server
- Crash Server Website
- Crash Server on Mastodon
- Crash Server on Facebook
- Crash Server on YouTube
- Crash Server on Instagram
This episode was recorded on November 2, 2025. Special thanks to the Sebastian’s Crash Server for sharing his insights and experiences with me.
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