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New Computer Program Determines "Hitability"
illuminatedwax writes "It looks like the process of homogenizing the mediocrity of Top 40 radio is going to be aided by a computer, according to an
article from the Music Industry News Network. Polyphonic HMI has developed a new program called Hit Song Science (HSS) and compares "underlying mathematical patterns" in current hit songs and compares them to a new song to determine if it will become a hit or not. Looks like we can expect even more of the same old junk being recycled for us on the radio, although the article claims that it 'will allow new sounds and styles to flourish.'"
Sign of the apocalypse
So the Barenaked Ladies were right... It's All Been Done. Woo-hoo-hoo!
One minute... (sticks finger down throat)...
Bawaaaarrrff..
The original Star Wars: Episode IV does not fall under what you refer to as "commercial exploitation." V and VI, well, maybe (no argument about I, II, and III). Episode IV was truly a work of art though. It was one of the highest grossing films of the late 70s because of substance, not hype. People went to see it because it was a good movie with groundbreaking special effects, not because the media said "go see this movie" as is usually the case, sadly enough. I do not understand how the world would be a better place without Star Wars; however, it WOULD be a better place without Jar Jar Binks... *dismounts soapbox*
Does it also know what discs should have DRM? Can it predict how long it will take to crack it?
same as the old crap.