This Site
The aim of this blog is to document my research and creative output, both of which investigate complexity as an aesthetic property of music and visual art. The research focuses on the perception and measurement of complexity in audio and visual media, while the creative practice leads and supports the research through the production of generative music and visual art.
Me
My name is Guy Birkin. I’ve studied art, worked in science, now in research, and always making music. I’ve released music on Fluf, Entr’acte, New York Haunted, Superpang, Hard Return and Tokinogake. I’ve written book and gig reviews for The Wire, and liner notes and promo blurbs for artists and labels. I like analytical and technical challenges, and I’ve supported projects in this capacity for musicians and artists. Feel free to get in touch.
Aesthetic Complexity 
Hi. Ive got a very intresting specto image. From an audio file I got from a very intresting place.
I was hoping someone here would know a great deal about this sorta thing.
And be able to take a quick look, and give me a lil feedback on what they think.
I can email the images ASAP. Jusr let me know where to.
Hello Mark. This sounds intriguing. I wouldn’t claim to know “a great deal” about spectrograms, but you’re welcome to send images. My email address is: guybirkin[at]yahoo[dot]co[dot]uk.
What a great picture of you. And you are brilliant! Keep it up! :)