swarmphony is a generative murmuration built on the topological neighbor model described by Ballerini et al. (2008). Each of the 4,096 birds tracks only its 7 nearest neighbors and follows three rules: avoid collisions, align headings, and stay close. The sweeping, organic motion you see emerges entirely from these local interactions.
The simulation is audio-reactive, driven by a live stream from DEF CON Radio on SomaFM — click ♪ to start. Bass kicks scatter the flock, mids tighten alignment, and treble sweeps drive turbulent flutter.