Overview
Explore the fascinating world of musical steganography in this 38-minute conference talk from Strange Loop. Delve into the ancient art of hiding information in seemingly innocent places, with a focus on concealing messages within music. Discover various techniques used throughout history, from Bach's hidden compositions to Aphex Twin's self-portrait embedded in sound. Learn how to apply these methods using live coding language TidalCycles, Haskell, and other software tools. Gain practical knowledge to experiment with hiding your own messages in popular music, and understand the historical context and modern applications of this intriguing practice.
Syllabus
"Musical Steganography: Hiding Things in Music" by Scott Fradkin
Taught by
Strange Loop Conference