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James Murphy turns tennis into tunes with new algorithm project | Musique Non Stop

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Friday, August 29, 2014

James Murphy turns tennis into tunes with new algorithm project

LCD Soundsystem frontman is working with developers and the US Open to turn match data into electronic music


James Murphy has debuted a new project which uses a computer algorithm to turn tennis matches into music. Working with IBM and the US Open, the LCD Soundsystem founder has transformed games, serves, sets and matches into lurching, bleepy electronic music.


Dubbed the US Open Sessions, Murphys automated creations have already begun being posted to a dedicated website. Each match, from Mondays Serena Williams v Taylor Townsend to the inevitable womens and mens finals, on 7 and 8 September, will be made available in short and long versions.


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