What Makes Music Sound "good?"
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The article explores the factors that contribute to the subjective experience of music sounding 'good', and the HN community engages with the topic in a thoughtful and inquiring manner.
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userbinator
2 months ago
There is no obvious date, but this article appears to have been published October 20, 2025; for those who were curious whether it's from before or after the introduction of AI music.
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