I am a composer, improviser, backend developer, digital signal processing specialist, and sound & computer graphics expert, seamlessly blending aavant-garde artistry with cutting-edge technology. With advanced degrees in computer music and sonology, paired with classical training in viola and piano, I craft emotionally resonant, interdisciplinary works that bridge music, code, and visuals. My practice draws inspiration from the Darmstadt, Cologne, and Paris avant-garde scenes, channeling their experimental ethos into innovative compositions, performances, and software solutions.

Education

• Master’s in Sonology (HBO Level 7, 2011–2013)
• Bachelor’s in Computer Music (HBO Levels 5–6, 2008–2011)
• Partial Musicology Bachelor’s (Two universities, 2006–2008)
• HBO Levels 2 and 4 in Classical Music Performance (2000–2006)

Crafting original, emotionally evocative music across genres—classical, electronic, experimental, and cinematic—designed to resonate with diverse audiences.

• Creative Process: Composes using Ableton Live, Logic Pro, and LilyPond, tailoring works to narratives or moods. Integrates Python and AI (e.g., Magenta) for algorithmic composition, exploring novel harmonic and timbral landscapes.
• Applications: Created scores for short films, video games, and immersive installations, including a generative ambient soundtrack for an interactive art exhibit.
• Impact: Produces culturally relevant works performed in concert halls and digital platforms, with premieres on BBC Radio 3 and Antena 2.

Delivering dynamic, spontaneous performances that captivate through real-time musical expression.

• Performance Expertise: Skilled in live improvisation on piano, guitar, and modular synthesizers, responding to audience energy or collaborative cues.
• Contexts: Performed at jazz ensembles, experimental festivals, and live-coding events using SuperCollider and Ableton Push for layered soundscapes.
• Collaborative Artistry: Improvises with dancers and visual artists, integrating AI-driven visuals for multi-sensory experiences.

Building scalable, high-performance systems to power innovative applications.

• Technical Proficiency: Develops RESTful APIs and microservices with Node.js, Python (Flask/Django), and Java (Spring Boot). Manages SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases.
• DevOps Practices: Implements CI/CD with GitHub Actions, Docker, and Kubernetes, optimizing for AWS deployments.
• Use Cases: Engineered backend systems for real-time audio streaming platforms, achieving low-latency communication via WebSocket.

Designing advanced audio processing algorithms for high-fidelity, real-time applications.

• Core Skills: Develops DSP algorithms (e.g., reverb, pitch shifting) using C++ (JUCE), Python (NumPy, SciPy), and hardware-accelerated platforms like FPGAs via HLS.
• AI Integration: Enhances DSP with TensorFlow for tasks like noise reduction, trained on custom audio datasets.
• Applications: Built low-latency audio pipelines for music production, live performances, and VR/AR spatial audio.

Fusing immersive audio with cutting-edge visuals for transformative experiences.

• Audio-Visual Integration: Combines Three.js and Tone.js for synchronized 3D visualizations and spatial audio in VR and live performances.
• Creative Coding: Uses p5.js and Processing for generative art, mapping audio parameters to real-time visuals.
• Applications: Developed audio-reactive installations for museums and festivals, integrating with Unity and Unreal Engine.

I design responsive, real-time systems integrating audio, visuals, and computation, with a focus on modular, open-source workflows.

• Audio Tools: Ableton Live, Max/MSP, SuperCollider, Pure Data, FMOD, Wwise, Pydub, TidalCycles
• Graphics Tools: p5.js, Three.js, Processing, Unity, Unreal Engine, TouchDesigner, Shadertoy

• Languages: C++, Python, Java, Node.js, Ruby, Assembly
• Frontend Frameworks: React, Vue.js, Angular, Vite, Three.js, p5.js
• Python Frameworks: Flask, FastAPI, TensorFlow, OpenCV, scikit-learn, Matplotlib, Numba
• Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis
• DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, AWS, Azure

• Platforms: Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Bela, Alinx, Xilinx FPGAs
• DSP Code Conversion: SuperCollider/Shadertoy to C++ HLS, Python MyHDL, OpenCL

• Operating Systems: macOS, Windows, Arch Linux, Debian, Ubuntu, WSL2
• Shell Scripting: Bash, PowerShell
• Virtualization: VirtualBox, Parallels, QEMU

• CMS: WordPress, Drupal
• Local Setup: Apache, MAMP, LAMP, XAMPP

My work explores the intersection of avant-garde artistry and emerging technologies, inspired by David Sylvian’s Manafon and the experimental legacies of Darmstadt, Cologne, and Paris. I focus on three areas:

• Innovation: Developed WebRTC/WebSocket-based platforms for low-latency (sub-20ms) networked performances, premiered on BBC Radio 3 and Antena 2.
• Applications: Enabled global ensembles to improvise seamlessly, integrating OSC with DAWs like Ableton Live.

• Approach: Trained RNNs and transformer models (TensorFlow, PyTorch) for real-time audio-visual generation, premiered on WDR 3.
• Impact: Created installations where audience movements drive AI-generated soundscapes and GLSL visuals.

• Framework: Built modular pipelines with Python (music21), JavaScript (Tone.js), and C++ (JUCE) for audio-visual composition.
• Applications: Developed mixed-reality performances with Ambisonic audio and WebXR visuals for Paris festivals.

I’m passionate about creating groundbreaking projects at the nexus of music, technology, and art. Let’s collaborate on innovative compositions, software solutions, or immersive installations.

• Email: selfdeterminedhermit@gmail.com (Responds within 24–48 hours)
• Donations: tiagomoraimorgado2014@gmail.com (Support ongoing creative projects)
• Phone: +351 934 446 355 (WhatsApp or calls, WEST UTC+1)
• Social Platforms:
  • X: @selfdeterminedhermit
  • GitHub: github.com/selfdeterminedhermit
  • SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/selfdeterminedhermit
  • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tiago-morais-morgado

Availability:

• Open for full-time, part-time, or contract roles in music composition, sound design, software development, or DSP.
• Seeking collaborations on experimental music, VR/AR/XR projects, or AI-driven art.
• Available for consultations on networked systems, algorithmic composition, or audio-visual integration.

Let’s weave sound, code, and visuals into transformative experiences. Reach out to discuss ideas or opportunities!