Michael Perkins

Akihiko Matsumoto is a young Japanese composer and sound artist who works extensively with algorithmic composition techniques.  On his website, Akihiko describes his compositional methodology as follows:

Akihiko usually uses Openmusic and max/msp for algorithmic composition and uses RTcmix for generating sound.

Usually Akihiko's compositional style is called "meta composition." Because Akihiko sets the rules of generating musical material and structure before actual composition. It's the result of influence from meta compositional theory like Schenkerian Analysis.

But Akihiko's compositional technique and programming methods depends on aesthetics in each work. Example, "Violix"(2005) is collaboration of a computer generation and a human composition.

He has also integrated interesting visual elements into some of his pieces.

Akihiko also identifies himself as a guitarist, web designer, and web programmer. He is currently a graduate student at the Tokyo University of Arts.

The following is an example of his work: