Longplayer in Python

Longplayer is a thousand year long musical composition by Jem Finer.

This is an open-source implementation of Longplayer in Python, which can be run on any compatible computer with audio output.

For more information about Longplayer, read an overview of the piece.

Requirements

• A Linux (including Raspberry Pi), macOS or Windows system with audio output
• Python 3.9 or above (python.org)

Installation

If you're using Linux (including Raspberry Pi), you will need to install the portaudio library for audio output: sudo apt install libportaudio2

To install Longplayer from the command line, for any platform, open up a terminal session and enter:

pip3 install longplayer

Usage

To run Longplayer from the command line, run:

python3 -m longplayer

Press Ctrl-C to stop playback.

Troubleshooting

If you are hearing stuttery playback, try:

• increasing the audio buffer size: python3 -m longplayer --buffer-size 4096
• mono (single-channel) playback: python3 -m longplayer --channels 1

To see all of the command-line options: python -m longplayer --help