NPR attempts to provide a comical and historical look at the problem of data classification, in terms of a debate over singing and speaking
Speak-singing, the murky marriage of spoken lyrics and sung melodies, can be heard in everything from 17th-century opera to The Velvet Underground and the latest Mountain Goats record. On this edition of All Songs Considered, hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton argue over the pros and cons of this polarizing art form and take a look at some of their favorite (and not-so-favorite) speak-singing artists.
Sadly, the show does not mention anything about the history of story-telling and secret messaging through song to circumvent censorship. Their data set for analysis appears to be tiny and they seem to miss the very point of why speak-singers are so effective and important.
I am shocked (pun not intended) that at least one of the punk icons of speak-singing, like Sid Vicious or Henry Rollins are not mentioned, for example. Even more shocking to me is the show does not seem to bring up even one sample or reference to blues, reggae, rap, hip-hop…WTF? How can anyone do a music show on speak-singing and not mention rap?
At the Structure:Data presentation last week Dave Aspery and I discussed some of the common and new integrity issues with big data. One of them was the issue of data tampering and pollution related to marketing campaigns and product placement.
Dave’s diaper example was classic. I apologize again to the audience for saying it sounded like a messy clean-up. It would be more fair to say that the damage really depends.
Soon after leaving the presentation I saw this, which nicely illustrates what we were talking about.
Peacock Groove has done it again. Erik Noren’s pedestrian, er, I mean zombie killing entry (Evil Dead II track bike) has stolen the show at the NAHBS 2012. No need to slow down at those cross-walks when you have a front fork that also can slice.
Check out the amazing artwork and attention to detail, including a chain-saw chain.
Update: I interviewed Erik briefly and he said it was a major challenge to get a real chain-saw chain to work with a large front ring for power instead of an engine in the rear. In typical modest fashion he said credit goes to a chain-saw manufacturer for helping him make it work. He also said he would never actually ride with a chain-saw chain…not sure I believe that. :)
Here’s an advertisement from China, which emphasises individual freedom and innovation, based on my current favourite phone, the linux-based N9 “swipe” made by Nokia:
You may think I’m crazy
As I think everyone else is too ordinary…
I found this video as I noticed an unlocked black 64GB model can now be purchased new in the US for $500.
Nokia also has launched an “augmented reality” site, which emphasises simplicity in design and allows you to use your webcam to interact with an N9 simulation.
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