Claude Opus 5.5 writes a Bach-style fugue that's actually pleasant to listen to
floguo · x · 2026-09-26
Music critic aug5thmusic shared a Bach-style fugue composed by Claude Opus 5.5, calling it as impressive as the Astra fugue he previously dubbed the best musical feat from an LLM. He highlights the circle-of-fifths sequence at 1:13 and the natural interplay of voices, arguing LLM music has reached the point where it's enjoyable for its own sake.
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