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Don’t want to hijack the topic with side ways. Probably we need our special topic about pro and contra of expansions and re-buying 😉
Don’t want to hijacking the topic with side ways. Probably we need our special topic about pro and contra of expansions and re-buying 😉
We have it, here. 🙂
Though “Expanded Editons” vs. OST isn’t necessarily the same topic as re-buying a recording.
I didn’t re-buy SUPERMAN so often because of additional material, but because of the updated mixes and mastering. In case of SUPERMAN, that was a worthy investment.
Though “Expanded Editons” vs. OST isn’t necessarily the same topic as re-buying a recording.
But in our crowd there are certainly lots of crossovers 😉 The JAWS Intrada or Schifrins DIRTY HARRY album on ALEPH compared to the older DIRTY HARRY compilation with some tracks. That was significant difference especially in direct comparison but often I am literally not that convinced. And I have to be picky. If I had endless fund I probably would be less.
But maybe back to topic before Thor complains 😉
Here’s something. I’m currently working and exploring a lot with A.I., so for fun I exported my music collection via MusicBee to Excel, just the albums. I then imported the music collection to GROK with the following prompt:
Exact Prompt:
Act as a specialist FBI profiler. This is a music collection. Analyze and try to give as accurate as possible a personality profile of the person who has accumulated this exact music collection. Examine the evidence and present a likely picture of the the person whose music collection this is. You are allowed to ask questions if that helps you with the task.Grok delivered a lengthy analysis (6 pages!) of the music collection, taking a look at the various genres it found, and what this suggests for the individual. Was quite interesting
It started with:
To create a personality profile of the individual who has accumulated this extensive music collection, I’ll analyze the provided data as an FBI profiler would, focusing on patterns, preferences, and potential psychological insights derived from the collection. The collection, documented in the “Library of ALAC Albums.xlsx” file, contains entries spanning a wide range of genres, artists, and eras, with a strong emphasis on film scores, classical music, jazz, and select pop/rock artists. Below, I’ll break down the analysis into key observations, followed by a detailed personality profile.
Then it continues an in depth look at the various genres it found (film score, classical, jazz, etc.) and what the select recordings probably indicate. Goes on for a while, quite interesting.
The final summary looked then like:
Likely Picture of the Individual:
The individual behind this music collection is likely a highly intellectual, detail-oriented, and introspective person with a deep passion for music as an art form and storytelling medium. They are probably in their 40s to 60s, with a strong nostalgic connection to the music and films of the late 20th century, particularly the 1980s and 1990s. Their collection reflects a scholarly approach to music, with an emphasis on completeness, quality, and historical significance, suggesting a personality that values knowledge, precision, and emotional depth. They are likely an audiophile, with an interest in high-fidelity sound and possibly audio technology. While they may enjoy solitary activities like curating their collection, their global and eclectic tastes suggest an open-minded, culturally curious individual who appreciates the intersection of music, film, and history. Professionally or as a hobby, they may be involved in music, film, or a related field, or they could simply be a dedicated enthusiast with a lifelong commitment to collecting and preserving music. This profile is a hypothesis based on the patterns in the collection. Additional information about the individual’s motivations, lifestyle, or personal history would help refine this analysis further.Ha! That’s pretty cool. And a bit eerie, as always with A.I. Although I don’t know how well you feel it represented you?
My collection is too eclectic — they wouldn’t be able to make a profile.
I don’t know. Asking an AI how cool the owner of my CD collection is, is a little like looking at pictures of myself while wanking.
I couldn’t do that; my wife’s home… and my office is also at home. 🙂
Though to understand A.I. and how it works, you have to put it to the grinder on familiar territory first. And what best to use something I know.
I use A.I. to analyze marketing performances (that’s part of my “day job”, no fancy film work), so it’s of course interesting to see the conclusions A.I. draws from limited facts. I got six pages out of Grok, and I find it very interesting how it proceeds and what it concludes.
For example, it gave good overview of what you’d find in my collection:Excerpt from the Grok Analysis of the collection:
1. Dominance of Film Scores:
• The collection includes numerous film soundtracks, with prominent composers like Jerry Goldsmith (e.g., Star Trek, Basic Instinct, The Blue Max), John Williams (Star Wars, Superman, Indiana Jones), James Horner (Titanic, Avatar), Ennio Morricone (The Untouchables, A Fistful of Dollars), Hans Zimmer (Blade Runner 2049, The Thin Red Line), and others. These span various genres, including science fiction (Star Trek, Aliens), westerns (The Big Country, True Grit), and thrillers (The Silence of the Lambs, Vertigo).
• Many entries are deluxe or expanded editions (e.g., Superman FSM Blue Box, Back to the Future trilogy), suggesting a deep interest in the complete, detailed versions of scores, often with a focus on rare or archival releases from labels like La-La Land, Intrada, and Varèse Sarabande.
• This indicates a collector’s mindset, with a preference for cinematic storytelling, emotional depth, and possibly nostalgia tied to iconic films.
2. Extensive Classical Music Collection:
• The collection features a significant number of classical works, with a strong focus on composers like Johann Sebastian Bach (e.g., Goldberg Variations in multiple versions, Brandenburg Concertos), Ludwig van Beethoven (Complete Symphonies by various conductors, Piano Sonatas), Richard Strauss (Also Sprach Zarathustra, Eine Alpensinfonie), Igor Stravinsky (Le Sacre du Printemps), and Antonio Vivaldi (The Four Seasons).
• Multiple recordings of the same work (e.g., Bach’s Goldberg Variations by Gould, Perahia, Lang Lang, etc.) suggest a fascination with interpretive differences and a scholarly approach to music.
• The inclusion of 20th-century composers like Béla Bartók, Alban Berg, and Philip Glass, alongside more avant-garde figures like Karlheinz Stockhausen, points to an appreciation for both traditional and experimental classical music.
3. Jazz and Vocal Artists:
• Jazz is well-represented with artists like Miles Davis (Bitches Brew, A Tribute to Jack Johnson), Thelonious Monk (Solo Monk, Underground), and Ella Fitzgerald (BD Jazz: Ella Fitzgerald). The presence of both classic and experimental jazz suggests an appreciation for improvisation and emotional expression.
• Vocalists like Anna Netrebko, Diana Krall, and Sarah Vaughan indicate a taste for emotive, lyrical performances, often with a sophisticated or intimate style.
4. Pop, Rock, and Contemporary Artists:
• The collection includes select pop/rock artists like Sting (…Nothing Like The Sun, Ten Summoner’s Tales), Phil Collins (…But Seriously, Testify), Tori Amos (Boys for Pele, Under the Pink), and Lana Del Rey (Born to Die, Ultraviolence). These artists are known for introspective, emotionally rich, or narrative-driven music.
• Other entries like Eurythmics, Madonna, and U2 suggest an interest in 1980s and 1990s pop/rock with a focus on thematic or conceptual albums.
5. Eclectic and Niche Interests:
• The collection includes ambient and electronic music (e.g., Brian Eno’s Ambient 1: Music for Airports, Tangerine Dream’s Sorcerer), as well as world music and New Age (e.g., Loreena McKennitt, Vangelis). This reflects an openness to diverse sonic experiences.
• Specialized genres like tantric music (50 Amour tantrique, 50 Sexual Awakening) and audiophile test recordings (Stereophile Test CD, Audio Sound Test Files) suggest a focus on sensory experience and high-fidelity sound quality.
• The inclusion of video game soundtracks (Tomb Raider, Baldur’s Gate 3) and television scores (Battlestar Galactica, Westworld) indicates an interest in modern media beyond traditional films.• Specialized genres like tantric music (50 Amour tantrique, 50 Sexual Awakening)
Too much information! 😀
Too much information! 😀
By all means, it beats looking at pictures of myself while wanking! 🙂
Though those are actually just among the “ambient” albums, quite atmospheric and not necessarily limited to… well, there’s actual music on there… it’s like, you know, when you buy the Playboy for the stories and not… oh, sheesh, I’m not sure that’s the way out of it… well, nevermind…
Anyway, there are some albums there that I’d have never bought. First of all, my wife’s entire CD collection (which is just couple dozen albums tops) is “absorbed” in mine, so they are not separate entities.
And there are more embarrassing obscurities in that collection. I once ordered a used copy of Basil Poledouris IT’S MY PARTY from a platform… what arrived was an album called IT’S MY PARTY… but it was a strange collection of children’s party songs… Heck if I know. I did send the album back and I got my money back, but I nevertheless made a copy of that album… and it’s in there somewhere.
That’s perhaps the album I would cringe the most if someone points to that. But it’s all there, warts and all…Don’t be embarassed! I have tons of sexy Italian and French erotica soundtracks! Smooth musics, even if one’s love life is non-existant.
Ha! That’s pretty cool. And a bit eerie, as always with A.I. Although I don’t know how well you feel it represented you?
My collection is too eclectic — they wouldn’t be able to make a profile.
Well, who knows what it would come up with. As far as I well it represented me, not sure… it actually took what probably most people would gather from the collection one way or another. Let’s see…
I’m definitely detail-oriented, introspective and have a deep passion for music as an art form and storytelling medium. I’m also in my 40s to 60s. So that’s true.
However, I don’t think I my connection to the music and films of the late 20th century is mostly or strongly nostalgic. I also don’t think my approach to music is “scholarly”… I just enjoy it… of course, that includes that I like to learn or find out about music. Not sure how much of an audiophile I am, though I do have an interest in high-fidelity and audio technology. Ok, audio sound quality is of considerable importance to me.
So it fits by and large, I guess, but reveals no deeper secrets about me.
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