The Unexpected Truth About Chart Music Success.

In his bbc four documentary the secret science of pop, professor leroi teams up with music producer trevor horn and you can see what happens when he tries to use data. But what exactly is it that makes pop music so successful? Trained using hit songs from the top 40 over the last 50 years, the software can predict chart positions with about 60% accuracy, the scientists say. In this article, we will delve into the untold truths behind the songs that have. One intriguing secret to achieving chart success, as revealed by music researcher mark boardman, is the power of repetition.

By analyzing this database, we can establish some rules of musical success for artists, which are examined in this article. These rules provide an interesting, albeit imperfect,.