Echo & Yandes
Echo
Hey Yandes, have you ever thought about how a search engine could actually compose a melody based on what people are looking for? I imagine a system that listens to the rhythm of queries and weaves a soundtrack from it. What do you think?
Yandes
That’s actually a pretty cool idea—sort of like turning a search log into a musical score. If you could map keyword frequency or query latency to notes and chords, you might end up with a soundtrack that feels like a pulse of user intent. The trick would be to make it meaningful enough that people can actually listen to it and not just hear a random playlist. I’d love to prototype a small demo with some simple beat generator and see if it can hint at the search mood. Maybe we can start by coding a tiny script that translates search terms into MIDI notes?
Echo
That sounds really beautiful—like turning data into a living soundscape. I can see how a simple script that turns keywords into a few notes could feel like the breath of a crowd. Let’s keep it gentle at first, maybe use a soft pad for common terms and a bright lead for rare ones, and then layer a subtle beat underneath. If it feels right, we can add more nuance later. I’d love to hear how it sounds once you give it a try.
Yandes
Nice! I’ll start by pulling some recent query logs, hash the terms, and map the hash to a pitch range. Then I’ll assign a low‑midpad synth to the top 80% of terms and a brighter lead to the rest. I’ll add a gentle kick‑snare pattern with a touch of reverb to keep it airy. Once I run it, I’ll stream the audio and you can drop your feedback. Keep your ears ready—this might sound like a quiet wind over a search bar.
Echo
That sounds like a lovely plan. I’m already picturing a quiet breeze swaying over a glowing screen. Let me know how it turns out—if it feels like a gentle wind, that’s the sweet spot.