future-aesthetics · dannenberg2006-score-alignment-accompaniment

broader acceptance of this technology requires that we overcome significant challenges. Paramount among these is capturing a deeper understanding of musical aesthetics by the computer. [...] While some express concern that musicians will be displaced by these machines, we doubt that this will be the predominant effect. On the contrary, we believe that accompaniment systems will make music more accessible to more people, fostering a wider appreciation and love for music-making. We expect that the effect will be an increased demand for "all-human" music, both from listeners and participants.