Posted on 12/03/2023 6:21:08 AM PST by FarCenter
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The study involved an existing dataset of over 1,400 participants who completed psychometric questionnaires assessing their moral values and provided information about their favorite artists through Facebook Page Likes.
The researchers then extracted acoustic and lyrical features from the top five songs of each participant's preferred artists.
Using ML algorithms, the team analysed the extracted features to predict participants' moral values.
Various text processing techniques, including lexicon-based methods and BERT-based embeddings, were employed to analyze narrative, moral values, sentiment, and emotions in lyrics.
Additionally, low- and high-level audio features provided via Spotify's API were used to understand encoded information in participants' musical choices, enhancing moral inferences.
The results demonstrated that a combination of lyrical and audio features outperformed basic demographic information in predicting individuals' moral compass.
Specifically, musical elements like pitch and timbre emerged as crucial predictors for values of Care and Fairness, while sentiments and emotions expressed in lyrics were more effective in predicting traits of Loyalty, Authority, and Purity.
"Our findings reveal that music is not merely a source of entertainment or aesthetic pleasure; it is also a powerful medium that reflects and shapes our moral sensibilities," remarked Vjosa Preniqi, lead author of the study and a PhD student in Queen Mary's Centre for Doctoral Training in Data-informed Audience-centric Media Engineering.
"By understanding this connection, we can open up new avenues for music-based interventions that promote positive moral development."
The study's implications extend beyond mere academic curiosity, holding the potential to impact how we engage with and utilise music in diverse aspects of life.
"Our breakthrough can pave the way for applications ranging from personalised music experiences to innovative music therapy and communication campaigns," commented Dr Kyriaki Kalimeri, senior co-author of the study and researcher at ISI Foundation.
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Sposedly that song talks about a notorious road down into a deep valley where there is a bar
“Elsewhere, there is a more literal explanation that has been documented. “Highway to Hell” is the nickname of the Canning Highway in Australia, which runs through Fremantle (where Bon Scott lived) and ends at a bar called The Raffles. As the highway comes to an end, it turns into a steep decline.
Because of this, many drivers have been killed driving fast over that intersection after a night out. So when Scott sings about being on the “Highway to Hell,” it means he is making the trek down to The Raffles, hoping not to end up as one of the many who never reach their destination”
https://americansongwriter.com/behind-the-meaning-of-highway-to-hell-by-ac-dc/
sheesh, I figured that out when I was a teenager. I am glad to see that there is evidence for it now.
Johnny Horton, Hank Williams Sr. and Jr., Ray Price, Bob Wills, Merle Haggard, Kingston Trio, and the Rolling Stones...Figger that one out..
You were supposed to tell Spotify a few jokes first.
At 78 speed
Chong: “One day I took some acid and played Black Sabbath at .78 speed.”
Cheech: “Yeah? And then what happened?”
Chong: “I saw… GOD!
1950’s and 60’s American musicals . . . Olklahoma, South Pacific, Camelot, Brigadoon, Camelot ❤️
Mother, tell your children not to look my way, hear my words, what they mean what they say. Father? do ya wanna bang heads with me?
Its like cops dont even know theres a different speed limit when listening to A-Ha!!!
They once did a study of playing music to dairy cows.
When they played modern rap music the milk production suffered.
The cows liked classical music with the milk production being the best.
I trust the cows.
For crying out loud.... What an unmitigated crock of feces.
Depends on what the meaning of “music” is! I think classical music is edifying. But, who needs a taxpayer-funded grant to identify my musical preferences or moral proclivities?
Yup, that’s the one.
I really enjoy BOTH kinds of music, Country and Western.
Funny you should mention that. I have read that playing classical music around places where low life individuals congregate will clear them out quickly.
How do bulls react?
This is fine except mostly backwards as to how it comes about.
Not impressed with Bing’s choice of AI screenshots. Lots of Chinese, and desert stuff. I like animals, especially baby ones. Horses are my favorites.
I celebrate his entire catalog!
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