Explore the evolution of generative music in this comprehensive 25-minute video lecture. Dive into five distinct eras, from Mozart's dice game to cutting-edge deep learning architectures like Google's MusicLM and Meta's MusicGen. Discover the pre-computer era (1700-1956), academic era (1957-2009), first startup wave (2010-2016), big tech experiments (2017-2022), and the current music AI hype (2023-present). Gain insights into key developments, influential figures, and technological advancements that have shaped the field of generative music. Access accompanying lecture slides, join discussions in The Sound of AI Slack Community, and learn about the Generative Music Workshop in Barcelona. Perfect for music enthusiasts, AI researchers, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology and creativity.