Presented at
PhreakNIC 21 (2017),
Nov. 4, 2017, 11 a.m.
(60 minutes).
A look at the origins of what we now refer to as chipmusic (or chiptunes if you must), how its maintained its identity through many technological changes, and how it has matured. In a world that no longer relies on the specialized sound generators that gave the art form its name why is it still around?
Presenters:
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Arnie Holder
After graduating from WKU thoroughly burned out on physics and math, Arnie switched his focus to a different geeky obsession: chipmusic and lo-fi art. He ran the infamous chip netlabel "Datathrash Recordings" from 2011-2015, performs experimental chipmusic as "Abandoned on Fire" and analog/digital hybrid as "Microsoft Ritual Basic", and posts memes on instagram. He lives in Bowling Green, KY with his wife and three beautiful cats.
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