Pioneering modern ambient composer/musician/producer Brian Eno has teamed up with Peter Chilvers (who also worked on video-game Spore with Brian Eno) an an interactive Apple iPhone/iPod touch application called Bloom [App Store]. Here is Apple’s description of the application:
Developed by ambient pioneer Brian Eno and musician / software designer Peter Chilvers, Bloom explores uncharted terriotry in the realm of applications for the iPhone and iPod touch. Part instrument, part composition and part artwork, Bloom’s innovative controls allow anyone to create elaborate patterns and unique melodies by simply tapping the screen. A generative music player takes over when Bloom is left idle, creeating an infinite selection of compositions and their accompanying visualisations.“Bloom is an endless music machine, a music box for the 21st century. You can play it, and you can watch it play itself.” – Brian Eno
Features
- 9 different mood settings
- Random mood shuffle
- Adjustable delay
- Shake to clear
- Evolve when idle
Here’s a video demonstrating how it works:
I’ve been playing around with this application this afternoon, and it’s a lot of fun. At AU$4.99 or US$4, it’s definitely worth a try.
Since we’re talking about Brian Eno, I might as well remind everyone of his recent collaboration with Talking Heads front-man David Byrne called Everything That Happens Will Happen Today, self-released with the help of Topsipn. I highly recommend that you purchase this record for a few reasons. While the music is great (one of the best rock records to be released this year) for the most part, you should purchase a copy as a way of supporting their release method.
Filed under: App Store, Apple, Bloom, Brian Eno, David Byrne, Everything that Happens Will Happen Today, iPhone, iPod Touch, Peter Chilvers, Spore, Topspin
