Daisy, Daisy

You either love or hate the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey. I recon that lovers love the `Daisy´ song by HAL, and haters couldn´t stand the low pace of the movie. Despite all differences, most might agree its more art than movie.

Even i can´t stand its low pace and am unable to watch it for more than 20 minutes. Ok to be fair; except that one time that i had to stay up at midnight, nothing else was on TV, saw it for the first time, and missed the first half hour. Good times, anyone feels like a philosopher at these hours. Either way i enjoyed watching it in 20 minute chunks whenever i felt like it.

Inspired by IBM
today i saw this article floating past (reffering to this Youtube video) where you hear a computervoice sing a song. All this IBM did in 1961. Some 6 years later it inspired its use in Stanley Kubricks' movie, and it is only now that i recognize how excelent it suits the movie plot.

"Daisy Daisy .. Give me your answer do .. I'm half crazy, all for the love of you .. "

HAL actually is communicating a message. It wants them to answer a question, and remarks that he is overprotecting (half crazy by love!) Dave. I feel stupid by only finding out now, seems i haven´t watched it thoroughly enough. Point is the computer-sung song is an excellent addition to the plot of 2001: A Space Odyssey in multiple ways.

FYI the description companying above video:

"Daisy Bell" was composed by Harry Dacre in 1892. In 1961, the IBM 7094 became the first computer to sing, singing the song Daisy Bell. Vocals were programmed by John Kelly and Carol Lockbaum and the accompaniment was programmed by Max Mathews. This performance was the inspiration for a similar scene in 2001: A Space Odyssey.

I should watch 2001 and 2010 again, and come to speak of it: Primer (2004) is a good science fiction movie. Its plot is mind boggling and intriguing. Avoid any spoilers (asides from the synopsis) if you plan to watch and enjoy it .