An experiment with found voices and some of the tracks. Voice 1 is actually a speech about the future generated by ChatGPT, then TTS applied with British and Russian voices. A bit from the recent UN conference, as well as an FDR speech are also used.
ChatGPT Speech: As we stand at the precipice of the future, I am filled with a sense of both excitement and uncertainty. The world is changing at an unprecedented pace, and it's hard to predict exactly what lies ahead. However, one thing is clear: the future will be shaped by the choices we make today. Every decision we make, both as individuals and as a society, has the power to shape the world we live in tomorrow. We are already seeing incredible advancements in technology, from artificial intelligence to renewable energy to space exploration. These innovations have the potential to transform our lives for the better, but they also bring new challenges and ethical dilemmas that we must grapple with. At the same time, we are facing urgent global issues such as climate change, political instability, and inequality. These problems require bold and decisive action if we are to create a better future for all. So let us not be daunted by the challenges ahead. Let us embrace the future with optimism, courage, and a commitment to making the world a better place. Together, we have the power to shape a future that is more just, sustainable, and fulfilling for all. 2/24/2022
Russia invades, not a bluff. Huge exodus from Kyiv. Martial law introduced. The new lockdown. Watched lecture by John Mearsheimer given in 2015 at U of C. He said Putin would "wreck" Ukraine). Interesting that Zelenskyy said just that today. Wars resulting in rifts between modernity and antiquity—like they have for Millennia. I recall having the same new curiosities about metageographies after 9/11, Huntington's Clash of Civilizations. Putin is the "19th century man", presidents like Clinton and Obama, as well as other leaders of the West are 21st century idealogues. Former presidents make Statements, typical boilerplates for 20th and 21st century men. Also another interesting lecture by Mearsheimer on Why Leaders Lie. *** 2/24/2008 The New York Philharmonic does a series of concerts in North Korea as cultural diplomacy. This is an absurd idea, and in fact, when I watched the performance, the NK audience looked either bored, agitated, or were nodding off. The choice of music was stupid as well—Dvorak's New World and Gershwin's American In Paris, the latter of which is suffused with sex and hedonism unbeknownst to the audience. This is as imperialist as anything the U.S. military has done. How arrogant. Next in the NK series—Eric Clapton. American culture can be more accurately described through pop culture and its genesis in the work of Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, and The Beatles.
A new context with a new bass part with dissonant notes.
From Confession of an Elitist:
"I've always thought there was a lot of England 1890s about you as well. Beardsley and Wilde, etc. Oh, yes! That was a very strong influence, the idea of the aesthete, the elitist (laughs) - a point which Brian (Eno) and I share. I think there's a large snob factor in what I do. You once said to me, "I'm an actor, not an intellectual," and yet critics see in your records ideas rather than emotions. I've decided I'm a Generalist now! A Generalist? Yes. I thought that just about covered all grounds. It encompasses anything I wish to do, really. I find, for instance, I really want to paint seriously now, and not toy with it, and I am painting very seriously now, every available moment. |
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