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37.98The arranging matrix
Take any tune and independently choose:
Harmony: simple / reharmonized Rhythm: straight / swing / bossa / waltz / groove Texture: sparse / block / contrapuntal / ostinato Register: compact / wide Mode: major / minor / modal Form: direct / intro / breakdown / tag
Changing even two dimensions can completely transform a melody.
That is much closer to the original goal of making multiple convincing versions of the same tune.