The scientific formula for predicting a hit song (Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine)
You hear a new song. Will it be a hit or a flop? Researchers from Bristol
University in the U.K. say they can now tell you – well, sort of. After
studying the Top 40 singles charts over the last 50 years and examining the
audio characteristics for hits and flops, the team has come up with a formula
as to what makes for a successful song and used it to devise software that
“predicts” hits. The next step is a web app to allow budding musicians to
score their own songs… Continue Reading The scientific formula for
predicting a hit song
**Section:** Music
**Tags:** Bristol University, Music, Predictions, Software
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