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Michael G. Rose

@michael-g-rose.bsky.social
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Pianist, composer / musical sound design for games and film. Often seen with fiddlers, singers, and game devs. Music at michaelgrose.net

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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
I've come across a few studies on GPS navigational tools and their effect on memory and sense of direction. Here's one of them. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Habitual use of GPS negatively impacts spatial memory during self-guided navigation - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Habitual use of GPS negatively impacts spatial memory during self-guided navigation
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
“How can we as an industry make shorter games with worse graphics made with people who are paid well to work less? If we can, then there might be short-term hope” @ramiismail.com in the NYT on the state of the industry. Gift article: www.nytimes.com/2024/12/26/a...
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Video Games Can’t Afford to Look This Good (Gift Article)
The gaming industry spent billions pursuing the idea that customers wanted realistic graphics. Did executives misread the market?
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
I've used the DNC contact form to tell them they have to lead with a simple unified narrative, and to drop all their useless bar charts. Surprisingly, I got an email response from a staff member. Time to contact them again, they seem to need to be reminded often.. democrats.org/contact-us/
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Contact Us - Democrats
We want to hear from you! Please submit your questions and comments about the Democratic Party below.
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
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Megan Carnes 🎃👻 @magmacranes.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
This year my music got 96,000 streams on Spotify and had 46,000 listeners and I made… $185.61. Total. This is indefensible. Truly an evil company. I totally get why people enjoy using Spotify, but if you want to support musicians, please consider buying our stuff on Bandcamp once in awhile. 💚
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
It's a diversion by the buyer to distract from his other sordid dealings. popular.info/p/a-chinese-...
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A Chinese national, charged with fraud by the SEC, just sent Donald Trump $18 million
Chinese Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun paid $6.2 million for a banana — sold by Sotheby's as conceptual art — and then ate it last Friday.
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
On the musical influences of Donkey Kong Country composer, David Wise. Gift link, #gameaudio #vgm www.nytimes.com/2024/11/19/a...
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The Man Behind the Legendary Donkey Kong Country Soundtracks
David Wise turbocharged the Super Nintendo for scores inspired by the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Prokofiev, Duran Duran and more.
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Hope at least it was a good concert. I saw them guesting with Aoife O’Donovan here in DK this past March, magical! m.youtube.com/watch?v=gGo-...
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Aoife O'Donovan feat. Danish String Quartet: Oh Mama
YouTube video by Danish String Quartet
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
I'm finding Ursula Le Guin's collection The Birthday of the World and Other Stories surprisingly relevant.
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
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Brooke Harrington @ebharrington.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
Listen, Broligarchy is not some cute synonym for oligarchy. It's genuinely different & WAY more dangerous. I'm a sociologist who's been studying the ultra-rich globally for 17 yrs, entering their world as an offshore wealth mgr. Published 2 books abt them. 🧵Broligarchs are distinct in 3 ways:
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 06/11/2024
Gorogoa, a beautiful and evocative puzzle game.A few years old but still three thumbs up! It's on the App Store, especially breathtaking on iPad and also works on iPhone. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vub...
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GOROGOA | Accolades Trailer
YouTube video by Annapurna Interactive
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 02/11/2024
There's an outdoor light festival here in Copenhagen for the first 3 weeks of February, artistic light installations throughout the city. It's great motivation to get off the couch and go outside in the dark and damp Danish winter. copenhagenlightfestival.org/what-is-cph-...
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What is Cph Light Festival - Copenhagen Light Festival
Every February the Copenhagen Light Festival shows light art, lighting design and illumination in the heart of Copenhagen.
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 29/10/2024
The same with the old textile districts in both Manchesters, UK and New Hampshire. The old factories with wooden water wheels along the canals, converted to luxury condos and galleries, are identical.
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 25/10/2024
🥳 🥳
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Get To Know Nature @gettoknownature.bsky.social · 01/10/2024
Ok I've made a starter pack of nature photographers who post all their own work and make it accessible with alt text. Thanks for the nudge to finally put one together.
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 28/09/2024
That's a bit extreme. My own dentist and I have reached am agreement, she doesn't hurt me and I don't chomp on her finger.
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 28/09/2024
Turns to the endodontist: "So, my new intern friend and I were just wondering, do you give the polar bears laughing gas before you do their root canal? Do they giggle?"
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 22/09/2024
Chill jazz fusion with a 60’s vibe, they could have been the house band for The Restaurant at the End of the Universe.
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 21/09/2024
It was a pleasure. Hope you've enjoyed your time in 🇩🇰.
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 21/09/2024
A delightful evening of Science and Cocktails featuring @astrokatie.com discussing Physics at the End of the Universe, an opening concert, and physics themed cocktails. Spoiler alert: it's not looking good for any of us a few billion years down the line.
Katie Mack introducing her talk, Physics at the End of Universe, at Science and Cocktails in Copenhagen.Katie Mack warning not to be deceived by the mirage of stability promised by false vacuums.There will not be structures capable of knowing joy if the Higgs Field tunnels to a true vacuum.Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I’ve tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.

by Robert Frost, a poet who knew his physics.
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 20/09/2024
Luckily the weather will be delightful again tomorrow, perfect for sight seeing walks around the city. Enjoy! I only just realized you're giving the Science and Cocktails talk on The End of the Universe tomorrow evening, bought a ticket and looking forward to it. 😊
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 18/09/2024
Yes, the clouds often come down from the skies to visit the city here, old friends who sometimes hang around a little too long. If you're looking for a good vegan restaurant, Flavour Bastards is excellent. I had a wonderful dinner there recently. (menu is in English) www.flavourbastards.dk
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Home | Flavour Bastards
Vi tager den gode smag seriøst.
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 17/09/2024
Thanks for the recipes, a true community service! 😋
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 04/09/2024
The sun looked exactly like that up here in Copenhagen because of the huge wild fires in Portugal some years ago. It was beautiful and disturbing.
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 31/08/2024
As someone currently attempting to learn (European) Portuguese, I 100% approve of these stats. Thanks EM 😝
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 13/08/2024
When mayo no longer cuts the mustard. Sorry, I'll see myself out.
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 10/08/2024
iPoems and Latte! 😊
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 26/07/2024
Brilliant!! 🎶😂 www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYIL...
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"Vance VP" - Marsh Family parody adaptation of "Dancing Queen" by ABBA, on JD Vance
Dancing Queen, the magnificent pop anthem by ABBA, was written by the usual team of Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus and Stig Anderson, and released in the (then) very hot summer of 1976. The original song is built around the ‘wall of sound’ concept with ridiculous numbers of layers, flourishes, instrumentation, and packed with harmonies and grooves. But we decided to try it with just two guitars, drums, and three voices on the hottest day of the year so far. Hopefully it turned out recognisable and a little bit distinctive – the girls doing a great job with harmonies and some moves! It is a profoundly European dance track that brings people together, a consistent winner, true to the vibe, and (ridiculously) it turned out to be ABBA’s only number one hit in the USA. We chose for the parody subject matter the official approval at the convention this week of JD Vance as Donald Trump’s running mate for the presidential ticket for the Republican Party. It’s probably fair to say that Vance is very little known on this side of the pond – hence the need for some additional info and graphics on this video – but he made an ill-advised splash in our world by mouthing off about the UK, pretending a concern about nuclear proliferation (when for a long time he’s been helping facilitate Putin’s aggression) and half-jokingly describing the UK as an “Islamist country”. This prompted politicians from across the spectrum to condemn his comments – on which you can find details here: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/jd-vance-uk-trump-running-mate-islamist-country-b2581061.html. So since he dished it out, and since - for obvious (but different) reasons - now is not an appropriate moment for a song about either Trump or Biden, here’s our less-than-impressed profile of yet another populist politician with highly flexible morality, worrying contempt for democratic process and discourse, but big funding and a big mouth who’s happy to tap into ordinary people’s fears while claiming to be an example of their dreams. ___________________________ Support us here: - PayPal to leave us a tip jar: https://paypal.me/marshfamilysongs - Patreon for ongoing support & bonuses: https://www.patreon.com/marshfamilysongs - Download our new original single (out 12th July): https://orcd.co/bubblesong Find our other channels here: https://linktr.ee/marshfamilysongs Follow us here: - https://www.marshfamilysongs.com - https://www.facebook.com/MarshFamilyS... - https://www.instagram.com/marshfamily... - https://twitter.com/MarshSongs - https://www.tiktok.com/@marshfamilysongs - https://artists.spotify.com/c/artist/6AYmbCwi92V29y69lkRkRa/ ___________________________ LYRICS: Ooh, J.D. Vance: you’ve arrived! Nothing you won’t sacrifice Ooh, Hillbilly Elegy King of hypocrisy Anti-Trump a few years ago Called him out as a ‘Hitler’ show Now you’re playing his sidekick, kissing Donald’s ring Looks like you’d do anything Lots of money behind that guy Pretty young and the beard is … fly Seize the state and abuse it – January 6th was fine It’s just a move for Vance And if he gets the chance He’ll be the Vance VP One heartbeat from autocracy Cash machine Feeding votes to the tangerine Oh, yeah He’ll advance climate change Let Putin conquer Ukraine Ooh, screw the world, G.O.P. Chasing a fantasy He’s a real chameleon Social media posts have … *gone* Atheist to a Catholic, names he’s had a few Doesn’t like immigrants Unless they help finance Him being the Vance VP One Big Mac from the nuclear key! Bad mouthing All the Muslims in OUR country Oh, yeah He might turn out to be A New Right replacement theory Ooh, watch out world: Note Putin’s glee at the Vance VP Rubbing his hands, you see! ___________________________ Huge thanks to our Patreons and especially our Howlers: Alyssa Sangeeta Jacobson Memorial Fund Carol Leff Derrick Brown Andy Riches Grandad Mike Smith Cliff Hope David Patrao Dave Lee Lew Simon Haslam David Ryan Douglas Lind Jim the Magician Ronald Slye Geeta & Karen Sandra Vernooy Dan McColm Gary Carpenter Clarence Smith Ed Rocheck LisaMarie Fitzpatrick
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 23/07/2024
Pinging a couple of our local AI people, @martinpi.bsky.social and @alphachar.bsky.social, who might be able to help spread the word for you.
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Books and Tunes @booksandtunes.bsky.social · 19/07/2024
The best story I've read this year. “I used to go to bed at 7 in the morning,” she said. “I was a devil. But I put a lot of people to work that had trouble getting jobs, not because they weren’t bright or capable, but because they were in the arts. I’m a champion of the arts.” 🎁 link.
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She Danced Naked at Woodstock. She Dated Serpico. At 93, She’s Not Done.
Betty Gordon came to New York to become an actress (and have a good time). But her greatest talent may have been helping others.
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 06/07/2024
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 06/07/2024
Cowbell or claves? Latin percussion has lots of different sounds that might be relatively simple to synthesize.
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Amanda Litman @amandalitman.bsky.social · 28/06/2024
Would you like some good news? Since yesterday morning, 500+ young people have signed up at runforwhat.net to run for state or local office. The present is bleak; the future could be bright!
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Where Can I Run — Run for Something Action Fund
Use this tool to find out when, where and how you can run for office.
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 23/06/2024
Stardust, for such an elegant and bright young one.
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 16/06/2024
My niece has a some friends who are traffic planners there. They'd all been assigned to spend the last decade only working on access to the casino in Everett, as if no other transit problems existed if the city.
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 11/06/2024
(Enn) might be thinking of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's famous Spreadsheet #43, How Do I Love Thee, Let Me Count The Ways.
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 02/06/2024
Have you read any Jasper Fforde? He plays around with form, character, and plot conventions. Fun and inventive.
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 09/05/2024
and INNOCENTUM
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 30/04/2024
A dense fog envelopes a grove of short, knobby, leafless trees. Through the mist, the distant shape of a giant tree looms ominously over them. It is a scene that might inspire a writer to weave a fairytale or a horror story, depending on the mood of her muse..
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 19/04/2024
Once I went to a party in Boston. It was a Saturday evening. When I arrived, around 8PM, some of the others were asking the host if a neighborhood couple were coming. He said they had already come and gone, they didn't want to stay up too late and miss their 5AM workout on Sunday morning. 😲
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 18/04/2024
Our local cherry trees, now with alt-text. Thanks for the reminder. 😊
It's a serene spring afternoon and a couple are sitting in a small grove of cherry trees that are in full bloom. The white flowered trees are on a grassy slope that leads down to a calm moat of water. In the distance, walkers are strolling by the water's edge.
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 16/04/2024
Regional from the Boston area, wicked - 7 wicked pissah - 10
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 13/04/2024
The majinor scale and the aintno scale.
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 05/02/2024
And your lovely puppy will soon be the most well traveled dog in the EU, as you visit cafes from Stockholm to Sicily. 🐕☕️🚂
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 05/02/2024
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 24/01/2024
Thanks both of you! Loudness is always so tricky. 😵‍💫
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 16/01/2024
I made this for dinner tonight and, to include all the nutritional food groups, added kale and chorizo. Wonderful! 😋
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 13/01/2024
Perfect timing!! I have a couple of jars of cooked cannellini beans in the freezer and was just trying to decide what to do with them. Thank you, and enjoy dinner 😊
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Michael G. Rose @michael-g-rose.bsky.social · 10/01/2024
Imagining the final line popping in and out of holes and the Muse as a mischievous Whack-A-Mole.
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