One Track Forward, Two Tracks Back: Old Music, New Musicking pt2

What was Stanley Kubrick's reasoning behind replacing Alex North's score with classical music in 2001: A Space Odyssey?

• A) He wanted to save money on hiring a composer

• B) He believed it would give the film a timeless quality and avoid dating it with contemporary music

• C) He wanted to use music that was more popular with audiences at the time

• D) He was unhappy with Alex North's score and had little time to reconstruct a complete performance

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What was the role of the conductor in the 19th century?

• A) To write music for orchestras to perform

• B) To oversee the performance of a piece in rehearsal and in real time

• C) To play an instrument in the orchestra

• D) To market and promote orchestras

Which composer did Stanley Kubrick hire initially to score the film 2001: A Space Odyssey?

• A) Richard Strauss

• B) Alex North

• C) Johann Strauss II

• D) György Ligeti

Which scene in the film features the iconic use of "Also sprach Zarathustra"?

• The scene where the astronauts land on the moon

• The scene where HAL 9000 malfunctions

• The final scene where David Bowman enters the monolith

• The opening sequence depicting the dawn of man

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What is the main argument in favor of using classical music in film soundtracks?

• A) It is cheaper than commissioning original compositions

• B) It adds a layer of sophistication and timelessness

• C) It allows for more creative expression from the composer

• D) It can appeal to a younger audience

What is the difference between conductors in terms of their approach to music?

• A) Some are more interested in promoting their own creativity

• B) Some are more beholden to the "notes on the page"

• C) Some are more interested in appealing to a younger audience

• D) Some are more interested in creating controversy and generating publicity

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Which famous conductor was known for his literal fidelity to the printed score?

• A) Lionel Messi

• B) Arturo Toscanini

• C) Johann Sebastian Bach

• D) Ludwig van Beethoven

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What is the name of the humanoid robot that conducted the Lucca Philharmonic Orchestra in Pisa, Italy?

• A) YuGiOh

• B) YuMi

• C) YuGa

• D) YuMa

What is the specialty of the company that developed the robot conductor?

• A) Robotics and artificial intelligence in the world of music

• B) Precision in assembly lines

• C) Mix of classical and modern music

• D) Standing ovation from the audience

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Which technology was used to program the robot's arms to mimic the movements of a human conductor?

• A) Motion capture technology

• B) Robotics technology

• C) Artificial intelligence

• D) None of the above