A user on YouTube called Funk Turkey, used an AI, more specifically a machine learning bot, to create a new song by Metallica. Even more specifically: Using lyrics.rip to scrape the Genius Lyrics Database, I made a Markov Chain write Metallica lyrics. This is the end result- “Deliverance Rides”.
This song isn’t bad. The rhythm is great even if the lyrics are a bit loose. Enjoy!

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Growth Rings: A Short film narrated by Neil Peart (video)

In #eyeCandy, #video

06/16/2020

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After you watch this video, you’ll understand how essential music was to Neil. Makes sense given his career/life but pretty sure most don’t take it that deep.

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Banksy & The Rise of Outlaw Art (video)

In #misc, #video

06/14/2020

1 Min read

I’m a huge fan of street art as evidenced by my Instagram account and I just watched this documentary on Amazon Prime. You should watch it too! (If you’re into Street Art and in Denver, you should check out CRUSH WALLS.)

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Peter Lik’s Silent Reflection

In #eyeCandy, #misc

06/12/2020

1 Min read

I want this piece. Send money!

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Curtiss Motorcycle’s Profile page on Instagram

In #eyeCandy

06/12/2020

1 Min read

I love it when companies do this with their profile page.

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I'm an Associate Teaching Professor of Digital Marketing at the Daniels College of Business, University of Denver. I also consult with startups and established brands. I'm currently interested in artificial intelligence, cognitive neuroscience and culture. I am married to an amazing woman and have two incredible children. I was raised in Colorado and spend my free time with family, cycling, snowboarding and going to the Pacific Ocean to SCUBA dive + surf. I'm passionate about architecture, design, street art, photography and tattooing.

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