The Hidden History of Pop Music

Explore the fascinating evolution of popular music over the past 50 years through a unique quantitative analysis in this TEDx talk by Matthias Mauch. Discover remarkable findings about the structure and diversity of music as Mauch applies concepts from evolutionary biology to explain musical trends. Learn how selection, recombination, and mutation play roles in shaping the pop music landscape. Gain insights from Mauch's background as a mathematician, amateur musician, and researcher in music informatics as he presents his innovative approach to understanding musical style evolution. Delve into the hidden patterns and transformations in pop music history, offering a fresh perspective on the songs we know and love.