The Secret Science of Pop
Movie
Type
2017
Year
1h 0m
Runtime
Documentary
Genre
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.
Cast
Armand Leroi
Presenter
Trevor Horn
Himself
Dave Davies
Himself