The Robot Drummer is a simulation program capable of performing pop, rock, and jazz compositions using reinforcement lea…
Music
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Even those who start learning to play a musical instrument later in life can reap significant brain health benefits. This is the conclusion drawn by the authors of two recent…
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In 1976, this hit by ABBA soared to the top of the UK charts, where it remained for six weeks. This song is considered one of the best and most…
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Many chapters of the life of John Lennon, the founder, co-author, vocalist, and guitarist of the extraordinary band The Beatles, which opened the doors to British rock, have been documented…
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Frank Sinatra, the beloved singer of several generations of Americans, navigated his path in such a way that its conclusion was deemed a metaphorical “end of the 20th century.” Fascinating…
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“God in a Pink Suit” is a unique phenomenon of the American stage. Elvis Presley’s rock and roll emerged as a cultural alternative filled with dancing, fun, and eroticism, becoming…
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The hereditary musician pursued music… in his spare time. At just 9 years old, the young violinist became the principal violin of the cathedral, and by 15, he donned a…
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What made one of the brightest stars of our time, Tina Turner, “simply the best” was not her achievements, but her losses. Throughout her life, she changed her name, faith,…
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Through music, films, books, and public speeches, the singer, composer, actor, director, producer, television host, and public figure has spent his life trying to convey to society what he believes…
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The brief life of the most successful performer in history was so filled with myths, rumors, scandals, and neuroses that the topic couldn’t be avoided even at his funeral. “There…
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On September 5, 1946, in the town of Kamyanets on the island of Zanzibar, Farrokh Bulsara was born—a name that meant “happy” and “wonderful.” From the 1970s onward, he was…
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The unicorn, sent to humanity by an angel, suffered from rumors that it was controlled by a demon. Its “superhuman” interaction with the instrument led detractors to search for “black…
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A virtuoso pianist with 30 years of performance experience lived only 35 years, yet by the age of 20, he had already become the most renowned composer in Europe, achieving…
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Rolling Stone magazine ranked the first rock-and-roll guitarist and songwriter Chuck Berry as the fifth greatest artist of all time. His legendary peer, John Lennon, once aptly summed up his…
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His “trademark” was the harmonious blend of vocal talent and human charm. The forty-year career of this Italian singer was built on a vibrant individuality and a zest for life.…
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Fifty-five years ago, a young Cher was swept up in the first wave of fame. In 1967, 40 million copies of her records flew off the shelves worldwide. Since then,…
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The states where he was born and died (the Holy Roman and Austrian Empires) no longer exist, yet Beethoven’s name in the 21st century carries as much weight as it…
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Health & BeautyInterestingMusicScience & Technology
Despite their age, older people always remember their favorite music.
A team of researchers from Memorial University of Newfoundland (St. John’s, Canada) has reached this conclusion. Typically, aging takes a toll on memory. Names, events, and timelines can become somewhat…
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Health & BeautyInterestingMusicScience & Technology
Ethereal melodies resonate in the heart: how our bodies respond to different types of music.
When we hear an amazing, unpredictable musical composition, its chords resonate in our hearts. But if the melody is predictable, it tends to hit us in the gut. According to…
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People love music because it touches the strings of the soul. Recently, however, it has increasingly been discussed as an effective pain reliever. Renowned British dietitian and television presenter Michael…
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A new study from the University of Montreal (Canada) has revealed that listening to your favorite music can reduce the sensation of physical pain. The emotions evoked by so-called “bittersweet”…
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Many people can sing with perfect pitch, but only when performing one of their favorite songs that, so to speak, is stuck in their heads. This surprising discovery was made…
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Mind & Life
Scientific jokes: Chris Rea was advised to replace the car with a train in his Christmas song.
Researchers have calculated that Chris Rea’s journey, which inspired the popular 1986 song “Driving Home for Christmas,” resulted in a carbon footprint of 44 kilograms. However, according to a team…
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Shoppers spend 10% more when music is playing in the store. However, researchers note that this effect only kicks in from Monday to Thursday. Many readers might recall instances when…
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Home & GardenInterestingMusicScience & Technology
Music lovers with leaves: plants grow better when they listen to music.
It turns out that if you grow plants under music They will yield significantly larger harvests. This was shown by a recent study from the team at Tianjin Normal University,…
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Warner Music has made history as the first record label to sign a contract with an AI singer. The virtual pop star Nunuri is unlike any other artificial intelligence, as…
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The era of artificial intelligence (AI) has already arrived, and over time, neural networks will become even smarter. Therefore, it can already be stated that their impact on art and…