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Peer Review

Identifying Cover Songs Using Normalized Compression Distance

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Jan 29, 2022 by Music
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Ratings

Overall Rating: 3.8 stars
Content Quality: 4.2 stars
Effectiveness: 3.0 stars
Ease of Use: 4.2 stars
Overview:

This video was recorded at 25th International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML), Helsinki 2008. The 25th International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML 2008) was organized in Helsinki, Finland on July 5-9, 2008. ICML is the leading international machine learning conference, attracting annually about 500 participants from all over the world. ICML is supported by the International Machine Learning Society(IMLS). Check also last years videos - ICML07... Event home page: > http://icml2008.cs.helsinki.fi/ ----

Type of Material:

Presentation

Recommended Uses:

Material could be used in the following ways: 

  • In class 
  • Addendum to in class assignment 
  • Lecture 
Technical Requirements:

Any browser can be used

Identify Major Learning Goals:

Goals include: 

  • Define algorithms and methods for compression distance. 
  • Explain possible chord sequences in relation to matrix commonalities and harmonies. 
  • Compare specific chord progressions for similarities between songs. 
Target Student Population:

College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division

Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:

Recommended Prerequisite Knowledge:

  • Advanced Music Terminology 
  • Some Music Technology or Computer Science experience 
  • Knowledge of NCD (Normalized Compression Distance) and algorithms 

Content Quality

Rating:
Strengths:

Material provides information for those seeking more intricate knowledge in the field. Strengths to be noted: 

  • Presenter provides advanced ideas in the field of music and computer science which will challenge those interested in further knowledge. 
  • Resources are clearly stated at the end of the presentation. 
  • Additional questions at the end of presentation give more introspection into content. 
Concerns:

Material is difficult to follow without prior knowledge of certain concepts. Concerns to be noted: 

  • Prior knowledge will need to be clearly stated and/or links given to pre-read items to aid viewers in understanding presentation. 
  • Presentation is geared more toward the computation side of computer science rather than musical concepts which could be misleading for those seeking knowledge purely in musical elements. 

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

Rating:
Strengths:

Material can be utilized as a free-standing source. Strengths include: 

  • Material can be used in lieu of a face to face lecture for a synchronous or asynchronous online course. 
  • Material provides minute markings with descriptions to find specific points in lecture for reference. 
  • Text of presenter’s speech is outlined on the power point. 

Material can be utilized as a free-standing source. Strengths include: 

  • Material can be used in lieu of a face to face lecture for a synchronous or asynchronous online course. 
  • Material provides minute markings with descriptions to find specific points in lecture for reference. 
  • Text of presenter’s speech is outlined on the power point. 
Concerns:

Material is effective for a narrow audience. Concerns include: 

  • Learning goals are not clearly defined by author.
  • Material requires significant prior knowledge to gain effectiveness from just watching this presentation. 
  • Shorter time period is spent discussing similarities of songs which is the core of what the title implies. 
  • Language used may be a little advanced for some learners. 
  • Viewers not native to the presenter's county of origin may have to rely on the written text due to the presenter's accent.

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

Rating:
Strengths:

Material provides no accessibility challenges. Strengths include: 

  • No prior extensive computer training required to launch material. 
  • Individual tabs can be viewed with presentation to select specific points to view. 
  • Additional links to other related sources and open educational resources are found on the page.
Concerns:

Material is somewhat dated in visual presentation. Other concerns include: 

  • Volume of presentation was low when using a laptop at full volume. Headphones were necessary to hear presenter well.
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