Game Description

Blob Opera is an experimental music game developed by David Li in collaboration with Google Arts & Culture. The game uses a machine learning model trained on real voices to make it easy for anyone to create amazing operatic music!

How to Play

Launch the Game: Open Blob Opera on your device through the Google Arts & Culture website or app.

Interact with the Blobs: You’ll see four colorful blobs representing opera voices (Soprano, Mezzo, Tenor, and Bass). Click or tap on a blob to select it.

Create Melodies: Drag your mouse or finger up and down to change the pitch of the selected blob’s voice. Move left or right to adjust vowel sounds (e.g., "Ah," "Oh," "Ee").

Harmonize: Combine the voices by selecting different blobs and adjusting their pitches to create harmonies. The blobs will automatically sing in sync.

Record & Playback: Press the record button to capture your composition. Play it back to listen or share it with others.

Experiment Freely: There are no wrong notes—just explore and enjoy creating operatic music!

Features

Machine Learning Music: Uses AI trained on real opera singers to generate authentic vocal sounds.

Four Vocal Ranges: Control Soprano, Mezzo, Tenor, and Bass blobs for layered harmonies.

Intuitive Controls: Simple drag-and-drop mechanics make composing accessible to all skill levels.

No Musical Skill Needed: Anyone can create beautiful opera without prior music knowledge.

Record & Share: Save your compositions and share them via links.

Festive Themes: Seasonal blobs and backgrounds (e.g., holiday-themed) add fun visual variety.

Interactive Learning: Discover how opera works through playful experimentation.