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101.155Level 99 — generative arrangement by ear from recording

Workshop 95:

extract skeleton.

Do not copy entire recording.

Build a rule-system from its architecture.

For example:

“Each chorus adds one layer.”

“Bass remains simple until final chorus.”

“Intro motif returns at ending.”

Now you've learned the logic of the recording.