Live coders do use rich sounds (why wouldn't they?) and make complicated things (a value judgement, I guess).
Well e.g. Autechre, Aphex Twin, BT and Holly Herndon work with code, and I'd say are pretty influential.
Improv is generally non-commercial due to the lack of end product, but we're seeing algoraves with hundreds of people turning up and having fun. It's still developing but is promising and we've seen some nice successes. Maybe there are live coding performances/situations you haven't experienced yet..
Also I particularly enjoy collaboration with live musicians, that's where the various trade offs play off each other and become something else.
Well e.g. Autechre, Aphex Twin, BT and Holly Herndon work with code, and I'd say are pretty influential.
Improv is generally non-commercial due to the lack of end product, but we're seeing algoraves with hundreds of people turning up and having fun. It's still developing but is promising and we've seen some nice successes. Maybe there are live coding performances/situations you haven't experienced yet..
Also I particularly enjoy collaboration with live musicians, that's where the various trade offs play off each other and become something else.