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naraburns  nihil supernum  1yr ago (text post)   3961 thread views

Friday Fun Thread for March 3, 2023

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What does ChatGPT say?

Here's what it gave me, in case anyone's interested.

The past 70 years have seen many great composers who have contributed to classical music. Here are a few examples, in no particular order:

John Williams: Known for his film scores such as Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Jurassic Park, Williams is one of the most successful and recognizable composers of our time.

Philip Glass: An American composer known for his minimalist style, Glass has composed numerous operas, symphonies, and film scores.

Steve Reich: Another minimalist composer, Reich's works often involve repetition and gradual change. Some of his most well-known works include "Music for 18 Musicians" and "Different Trains."

Arvo Pärt: An Estonian composer, Pärt is known for his unique style of "tintinnabuli," which involves simple, melodic lines and bell-like tones.

Hans Zimmer: A German composer who has scored many popular films such as The Lion King, Inception, and The Dark Knight trilogy, Zimmer is known for his use of electronic and orchestral elements.

György Ligeti: A Hungarian composer known for his avant-garde style and use of micropolyphony, Ligeti's works have been used in films such as 2001: A Space Odyssey and The Shining.

Krzysztof Penderecki: A Polish composer whose works often incorporate elements of avant-garde and serialism, Penderecki's compositions have been used in numerous films and television shows.

Thomas Adès: A British composer who has written operas, orchestral works, and chamber music, Adès is known for his eclectic style and use of unconventional instruments.

These are just a few examples of the many great composers of the past 70 years.

Bing:

If you are looking for classical composers who were born after 195045, some of the names that appear frequently are John Adams (born 1947), Thomas Adès (born 1971), John Corigliano (born 1938), Philip Glass (born 1937), Arvo Pärt (born 1935), Kaija Saariaho (born 1952), Tan Dun (born 1957) and Esa-Pekka Salonen (born 1958).

I'm not sure if it recognized my location and thus gave me two Finnish composers (Saariaho and Salonen) or if it would have done it nevertheless.

Giving machines the silent treatment is my petty contribution to luddism.

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