music-generation

name	music-generation
description	Generate ambient background music using Lyria via the Interactions API.

Music Generation

Generate background music for the radio show using the Lyria model via the Interactions API.

Embedded Script

python3 skills/music-generation/scripts/generate_music.py --workspace ./workspace --mood tech

Arguments

Argument	Default	Description
--workspace	workspace	Root workspace directory
--mood	default	Music mood (see moods below)

Moods

Mood	Style	Pair with --style
tech (default)	Clean synths, electronic pulse, Silicon Valley startup vibe	explainer, debate
chill	Soft pads, gentle piano, lo-fi warmth	roundtable, explainer
debate	Building tension, brass-like synths, panel discussion opener	debate, interview

What it does

1. Selects the music prompt based on --mood.
2. Calls the Interactions API with the lyria-3-clip-preview model.
3. Generates a ~30-second music clip.
4. Saves as MP3 to {workspace}/audio/music/background.mp3.
5. Gracefully handles failures — the pipeline continues without music.

Dependencies

• google-genai (>= 2.0.0)

Output

• File: {workspace}/audio/music/background.mp3
• Format: MP3
• Duration: ~30 seconds

Fallback

Lyria is experimental. If generation fails with a policy error or returns no music, the script will attempt to retry once with a simpler fallback prompt: "Create a 30-second simple ambient background track. Instrumental only, calm and neutral."

If the fallback attempt also fails, the pipeline proceeds without background music — the audio-mixing step handles this gracefully.