The Secret Science of Pop (2017)
Evolutionary biologist Professor Armand Leroi believes data science can transform the pop world. He gathers a team of scientists and researchers to analyse over 50 years of UK chart music. Can algorithms find the secret to pop success? When the results are in, Armand teams up with hit producer Trevor Horn. Using machine-learning techniques, Armand and Trevor try to take a song by unsigned artist Nike Jemiyo and turn it into a potential chart-topper.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: February 28, 2017
Cast
- Armand Leroi - Presenter
- Trevor Horn - Himself
- Dave Davies - Himself
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
popular music
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Secret Science of Pop about?
- Evolutionary biologist Professor Armand Leroi believes data science can transform the pop world. He gathers a team of scientists and researchers to analyse over 50 years of UK chart music. Can algorithms find the secret to pop success? When the results are in, Armand teams up with hit producer Trevor Horn. Using machine-learning techniques, Armand and Trevor try to take a song by unsigned artist Nike Jemiyo and turn it into a potential chart-topper.
- Who stars in The Secret Science of Pop?
- The Secret Science of Pop stars Armand Leroi, Trevor Horn, Dave Davies.
- How long is The Secret Science of Pop?
- The Secret Science of Pop has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Secret Science of Pop?
- The Secret Science of Pop is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Secret Science of Pop produced?
- The Secret Science of Pop was produced in United Kingdom.