Technique that identifies versions of the same song developedWASHINGTON - Researchers at Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) have developed a novel system to identify common patterns in versions of songs, which will help to quantify the similarity of musical pieces. Dressed to the nines? Rare date of 09/09/09 brings discounts, and doomsday theoriesSAN FRANCISCO — It is a day to get dressed to the nines, listen to the Beatles, get married and to ponder whether this is the end of the world as we know it. Sept. 9, 2009 — or 9/9/09 — is inspiring a number of events Wednesday: discounts on weddings, impassioned doomsday predictions and the release of the Beatles’ whole, re-mastered catalog and a Fab Four-themed videogame. Jackson’s mother fires first salvo to control the billion-dollar-plus fortune of ‘King of Pop’LOS ANGELES — So, who gets Michael Jackson’s riches? George Harrison to have his own Hollywood Walk of Fame starLONDON - The Beatles’ late guitarist, George Harrison, is all set to have his own Hollywood Walk of Fame star. McCartney sets Guinness record with smashing ticket selloutLONDON - The Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney has set a new world record after selling out all 4,000 seats for his upcoming gig at Las Vegas’ Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in seven seconds. John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s suite to open doorsAMSTERDAM - Until now only well-off Beatles fans could afford to spend a night in the hotel suite used by John Lennon and Yoko Ono during their honeymoon. I’ve been through a dark place, says McCartney about divorceLONDON - Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney spoke about his traumatising divorce from Heather Mills and said that he has been through ‘a dark place’. |