はてなキーワード: mineとは
公開から2ヶ月近く経ってしまったけど、RA.1000の目玉企画のひとつであるDJ HarveyとAndrew Weatherallによる6時間半にわたるB2Bセッションの録音を聴き終え、とても素晴らしかったのでここに感想を記したい。
好きな人だけがこっそり楽しむにはあまりに勿体なく、DJカルチャーに明るくない人にも伝わるように書いたら恐ろしく長くなってしまったことを最初に断っておきます。
https://on.soundcloud.com/qtDLB6biRpSlOPR3Mp
■RAについて
Resident AdvisorはアンダーグラウンドなDJ/電子音楽/クラブカルチャーにおいて世界最大級の音楽メディアです。
彼らが2006年にスタートした「RA Podcast」は毎週更新のミックスシリーズで、多種多様なDJ/アーティストをゲストに迎えてオリジナルコンテンツを積み上げてきました。
2025年8月に1000回目を迎えるにあたって包括的な特別編として「RA.1000」を公開。歴史的価値の高いライブ音源からコンセプチュアルな新作まで10組のアーティストによる幅広いラインナップが無料公開されました。
中でもDJ HarveyとAndrew Weatherallが2012年に行ったB2Bのライブ録音はRA.1000企画の目玉といえるスペシャルな音源です。
またRA.1000の公開に合わせて過去の1000本を超える膨大なアーカイブが公開されており、これがはっきり言って文化遺産レベルの達成です。積ん読ならぬ積ん聴き。秋の夜長にどうぞ。
■DJ HarveyとAndrew Weatherallについて
彼らの経歴等は長くなるため割愛。ウェザオールは2020年に死去しており、今回が死後初のミックスリリースとなりました。
強調したいのは両者ともジャンルを横断してダンスミュージックの地平を拡大してきた先駆者であること、特にウェザオールは彼がいなかったらダンスミュージックのみならず現在の音楽シーンはまた違った形になっていたと断言できる人物です。
そして両名ともコマーシャル的な成功より眼の前のお客を熱狂させることに情熱を注ぐタイプのDJということ。
その2人が過去に行ったB2Bの録音が2025年に発表されたことに界隈はザワつきました。しかもハーヴィーがB2Bを行ったのは後にも先にもこの一回きりとのこと。
もし中田秀夫監督と清水崇監督がリング/呪怨の直後に共同制作した未公開作品がいま発表されたらホラー映画ファンは歓喜するでしょう?分かりづらい例えをしてしまい申し訳ないがそんなイメージです。
宮崎駿と高畑勲に例えようかとも思ったけどちょっとビッグネームすぎた。
■B2Bについて
B2B(Back-to-Back)は複数人で曲のかけ合いを行うDJスタイルのことで、一対一で1曲ずつのプレイが基本的な形です。
DJ同士がその場のノリで自然発生的にやる場合もあれば、Harvey × AWのように「夢の共演」としてメインに企画されることもある。
勝敗を決定する趣旨はなく、一緒に一夜を作り上げる共闘関係ではあるが「どちらがより遠くへ行けるか」という意識は(DJに限った話ではないけど)当然存在し、そこには音楽による提起、アンサー、挑発、協調、意趣返しがあり、対話と文脈が生まれます。どこに向かいどう着地するかはDJの技量次第。これは修正できないひと筆書きの物語です。
このセットについて、海外のフォーラムでは「Are they playing side by side and alternating?」と議論があるようだけど、自分は基本的には1曲ずつかなと思います。(理由は後述)
ただしプレイが2012年であることに加え、ウェザオールが存命でないため、誰がどの曲をプレイしたのか本当のところはHarveyにしか分かりません。
以下に感想を詳しく書きますがファンによる不確実な憶測を多分に含みます。
・43:52〜
The J.B.'s – Doing It To Death
おそらくHarvey。スタートからの探り合いののちにウェザオールが仕掛けた「スピリチュアルお経」に対するアンサー。
JBがDJセットに組み込まれること自体は珍しくないが、このトラックは思わずクスッとなるエディットが仕込まれている。(オフィシャルのクリアランスを取ってるとはとても思えない)
それにしても最初の仕掛けにしてはあまりにぶっ飛んでるAWと即座に変化球を返すハーヴィーの瞬発力よ。
飛び道具上等といったところか。
・1:34:51〜
Boys From Patagonia - Rimini '80
おそらくウェザオール。0:40頃のカマし合い以降はウェザオールの低重心で硬質なモードにHarveyが同調し、お手本のようなジリジリとしたビルドアップからのコレ。そこに至る(Harveyの協調による)緻密な助走ありきの到達といえる。アクセルを踏み込むタイミングを見定めたら容赦ない加速。
上モノのピロピロ笛がシンセリードに切り替わって音階を昇る瞬間は自分もウォウ!と叫んでしまった。
・1:54:30〜
Lindstrøm - Rà-Àkõ-St (Todd Terje Extended Edit)
おそらくHarvey。ウェザオール主体の軸で一定のピークを迎えたことで新たな軸を模索する動き。
オリジナルよりBPMを落としているのだがそれが重めの音調となってここまでの流れに違和感のない繋がり。
2012年当時はNu Discoと呼ばれる北欧のアーティストが中心となったトレンドが成熟を迎えつつあった時期で、Harvey自身がその流行を作り出した一人といえる。
ついでに言うとハウス/テクノ/エレクトロのセットとしてはBPMが遅く、それもひと昔前の空気を感じるところ。
Harveyはそろそろかっ飛ばしたいはずだがウェザオールがそれを許さない。
・3:11:15〜
Bang The Party - Bang Bang You're Mine (Tom Moulton Edit)
これはどっちだろう?前後の繋がりからHarveyな気がする。
依然としてエレクトロ圧が強いが、この時間帯になるとHarveyも適応して自身の得意なディスコやハウスのグルーヴを入れ込みつつ構築。ウェザオールもウィングを広げてジャンル横断感が加速。
ウェザオールもローをカットしたりハイハットを差し込むようなイコライジングは行うが、Harveyのそれはもうちょっと能動的、ハウス的なツマミぐりぐり系なので分かりやすい。(とはいえB2Bなので相手の曲をイコライジングする局面も当然あり得る)
・4:09:20〜
Tooli - No Reason (John Farnham - Age of Reason)
ピアノ!四時間超にしてたぶん初めてのピアノソロ。これも多分Harvey。
なんてクールな曲だろうと思って調べたら原曲は80sのちょっとダサめな(申し訳ない)ポップロック。https://youtu.be/adVR3MT8fGg?si=F2979n8bV_VK2vYN
これも権利チェックで弾かれる系のエディット盤だが、自分はこういうのが聴きたくて長年音楽を掘ってるまである。
ウェザオールは眉をひそめたかもしれないが、無しを有りにする角度の付け方は大好き。
・5:11:46〜
Something For Kate - Killing Moon (T-Rek Desert Disco Dub Mix)
ウェザオール印。
どこまでもクールに、ダークにいくよというウェザオールの芯のブレなさ。ダブとロック(チャグ)の一貫性。
ただ終盤の90分はウェザオールの色が薄まった気もする。もしかすると途中で抜けてるかも?
・6:13:10〜
The Brand New Heavies - I Don't Know Why (I Love You) (A Tom Moulton Mix)
Harveyによる締めのスイーツ。
絞ったLoを解き放つたびに加速するストリングスとホーンとボーカル。オリジナルの音源が100だとしたら120にも130にも響かせてやろう。
モータウン味を感じると思ったら原曲はスティービー・ワンダーで納得。
■あとがき
6時間半をどうやってぶっ通しで聴くかだけど、自分は一人で遠方まで運転する予定を作りました。自宅だと長尺はキツいし、ある程度の音量で聴きながら体でリズムを刻んだり叫んだりしたかったから。
最低2時間くらいはまとめて聴けるようにするとより没入できると思います。
作品としてリリースされたミックスや自分が現場で体験してきたDJプレイを含めて、トップクラスに素晴らしい音楽体験でした。
今回Harvey × AWを取り上げたけど、自分はTheo ParrishのRA.1000についても同じ熱量で語りたいくらいだし、というかRA.1000について日本語で読める言及がネット上に見当たらず、この文化的喪失に危機感を覚えたので増田に書き殴ってやろうと思った次第です。
ミフメイ
実は「ツキノカメ」は楽曲が完成してから2〜3年は経っているので、こうしてライブで歌っていただける日を迎えられて本当に嬉しいのです🐢
小鹿なお×春咲暖
じつは収録自体はだいぶ前で、『ツキノカメ』のつぎぐらいに録っていたんですが、そのときはアイドルたちの情報もあまりなくて。ひとつだけ言われたのは、別のユニットでまりちゃんが歌うので、この曲で勝ってやるという気持ちを込めてほしいということ。なので、まりちゃんといっしょに歌えない悔しさとか悲しさとか、あとはある種の怒りとかを込めて歌っています。歌い出しの部分からすごく冷たい空気感が漂っていますし、美鈴の絶望感をきっと皆さんにも感じていただけるんじゃないかなと。
Re;IRIS(長月あおい・小鹿なお・飯田ヒカル)によるオーディオコメンタリー
小鹿「アッアッここここ!」
飯田「これ!」
長月「これもね、あの、のんちゃんが、Fighting My Wayと一緒で2時間くらいかけて、この振りを収録して、この後ろの映像を作ってもらってるみたいで、すごいよね」
小鹿「ハッハッ見てください見てください!」
長月「あー!ここ!」
小鹿「ほんとに!こっこっこの演出が良すぎて、マジで泣きそうだったの」
小鹿「このスポットライトの、周りをね」
飯田「あー!」
小鹿「笑顔で踊って、あー抱きしめ…」
Begrazia(松田彩音・春咲暖・陽高真白)によるオーディオコメンタリー
陽高「きれーい!」
(中略)
春咲「あ、これ。風感じてる。風吹いてるからね。」
松田・陽高「きゃ〜〜〜!」
春咲「あなたじゃありませんよ」
陽高「ぎゃはは」
春咲「はい」
春咲「笑」
レコーディングした時に、佐藤貴文さんに「どこを歌いたいとかってありますか?」
(中略)
って言われた時に、「うーん、『なんだか今日は絶好調』です」って
(中略)
その美鈴が「なんだか今日は絶好調」って言うとさ、もう勝てなくない?Begraziaに。
(中略)
いただいた資料を要約すると『自我が強いけどマイペースな曲。ただし自我の強さは直接的に入れるのではなく、全体で滲ませるくらい』という難しいオーダーでした。考えた結果、この楽曲で美鈴に『自分はこのままでいい』と受容してもらうことが、このキャラクターのアイデンティティになるのかなと。なので《さよなら/このまま》と言う歌詞から始めて、それで結ぼうと最初に決めました。
(前略)当時流行っていたプリズマイザー(ボーカルハーモニーを生成するエフェクト)を使っているほか、海外のトラックメーカー、チャイムが確立したカラーベースと言うジャンルのフレーバーも混ぜて、単なるメロディックダブステップではない、新しい面を見せられるように意識しました。
(中略)
声の要素もこだわったポイントで、最後の息を吸う音やブレス音も、レコーディング時に美鈴役の春咲(暖)さんにお願いして録らせてもらいました。やはり声が主役だと思うので。
これは二重の意味があって、まずひとつは童話の『ウサギとカメ』です。ライバルであり親友の月村手毬の『月(=ウサギ)』に対する、マイペースな『亀』の美鈴。もうひとつは、その手毬を認めてあげる器としての『瓶(かめ)』とかけて、”ツキノカメ”と言うタイトルにしました。
美鈴のNIA編はりんちゃんとの会話が見どころかなと思っていて、で、その、収録の時に台本に、りんちゃんとの会話のところにト書きで(中略)「美鈴と燐羽の会話は『離婚した元夫婦(ひとり娘アリ)』です」って書いてあって「ん?ん?」って思って。
でもねきっと、読んだ方はわかるんじゃないかな。この、ヒヤっとしてるんだけどお互いのことは知り尽くしているよっていう空気感。
Fellas, I'm ready to get up and do my thing(Yeah, go ahead!)I wanta get into it, man, you know (go ahead!)Like a, like a sex machine, man (yeah, go ahead!)Movin' and doin' it, you knowCan I count it off? (Go ahead)
Get up (get on up)Get up (get on up)Stay on the scene (get on up)Like a sex machine (get on up)
Get up (get on up)Get up (get on up)Stay on the scene (get on up)Like a sex machine (get on up)Get up (get on up)Stay on the scene (get on up)Like a sex machine (get on up)
Wait a minute!Shake your arm, then use your formStay on the scene like a sex machineYou got to have the feeling sure as you're bornGet it together, right on, right on
Get up (get on up)Get up (get on up)Get up (get on up)Ha!Get up (get on up)Get up (get on up)Get up (get on up)
You said, you said you got theYou said the feelingYou got to getYou give me the fever 'n' a cold sweatThe way I like, is the way it isI got mine, don't worry 'bout his
Get up (get on up)Stay on the scene (get on up)Get up (get on up)Like a sex machine (get on up)Get up (get on up)Get up (get on up)
Bobby! Should I take 'em to the bridge? (Go ahead!)Take 'em on to the bridge! (Take em to the bridge!)Should I take 'em to the bridge? (Yeah!)Take 'em to the bridge? (Go ahead!)Hit me now!
Stay on the scene, like a sex machine!The way I like it is, is the way it isI got mine, (dig it!), he got his
Stay on the scene, like a lovin' machineStay on the scene, like a lovin' machineStay on the scene
I wanna count it off one more time now (go ahead!)You wanna hear it like it did on the top, fellas? (Yeah!)Hear it like it did on the top? (Yeah!)Hit it now!
Get on up (get on up)Get up (get on up)Get up (get on up)Get on up (get on up)
Stay on the scene (get on up)Like a lovin' machine (get on up)Get up (get on up)
Taste (get on up)Bein' (get on up)Taste (get on up)Bein' (get on up)
Get up (get on up)Get up (get on up)Stay on the scene (get on up)Like a sex machine (get on up)
You gotta have the feelin' (get on up)Sure as you're born (get on up)
Get it together, right on, right onRight on, right on (right on, right on)Right on, right on (right on, right on)
Get up (get on up)Get up (get on up)
And then, shake your money makerShake your money makerShake your money makerShake your money maker
Get up (get on up)Get up (get on up)Get up (get on up)Get up (get on up)
Can we hit it like we did one more time, from the top?Can we hit like that one more time(One more time!)One more time!Let's hit it and quit! (Go ahead!)Can we hit it and quit? (Yeah!)Can we hit it and quit? (Yeah!)Can we hit it and quit? (Yeah!)Hit it!
Fellas, I'm ready to get up and do my thing(Yeah, go ahead!)I wanta get into it, man, you know (go ahead!)Like a, like a sex machine, man (yeah, go ahead!)Movin' and doin' it, you knowCan I count it off? (Go ahead)
Get up (get on up)Get up (get on up)Stay on the scene (get on up)Like a sex machine (get on up)
Get up (get on up)Get up (get on up)Stay on the scene (get on up)Like a sex machine (get on up)Get up (get on up)Stay on the scene (get on up)Like a sex machine (get on up)
Wait a minute!Shake your arm, then use your formStay on the scene like a sex machineYou got to have the feeling sure as you're bornGet it together, right on, right on
Get up (get on up)Get up (get on up)Get up (get on up)Ha!Get up (get on up)Get up (get on up)Get up (get on up)
You said, you said you got theYou said the feelingYou got to getYou give me the fever 'n' a cold sweatThe way I like, is the way it isI got mine, don't worry 'bout his
Get up (get on up)Stay on the scene (get on up)Get up (get on up)Like a sex machine (get on up)Get up (get on up)Get up (get on up)
Bobby! Should I take 'em to the bridge? (Go ahead!)Take 'em on to the bridge! (Take em to the bridge!)Should I take 'em to the bridge? (Yeah!)Take 'em to the bridge? (Go ahead!)Hit me now!
Stay on the scene, like a sex machine!The way I like it is, is the way it isI got mine, (dig it!), he got his
Stay on the scene, like a lovin' machineStay on the scene, like a lovin' machineStay on the scene
I wanna count it off one more time now (go ahead!)You wanna hear it like it did on the top, fellas? (Yeah!)Hear it like it did on the top? (Yeah!)Hit it now!
Get on up (get on up)Get up (get on up)Get up (get on up)Get on up (get on up)
Stay on the scene (get on up)Like a lovin' machine (get on up)Get up (get on up)
Taste (get on up)Bein' (get on up)Taste (get on up)Bein' (get on up)
Get up (get on up)Get up (get on up)Stay on the scene (get on up)Like a sex machine (get on up)
You gotta have the feelin' (get on up)Sure as you're born (get on up)
Get it together, right on, right onRight on, right on (right on, right on)Right on, right on (right on, right on)
Get up (get on up)Get up (get on up)
And then, shake your money makerShake your money makerShake your money makerShake your money maker
Get up (get on up)Get up (get on up)Get up (get on up)Get up (get on up)
Can we hit it like we did one more time, from the top?Can we hit like that one more time(One more time!)One more time!Let's hit it and quit! (Go ahead!)Can we hit it and quit? (Yeah!)Can we hit it and quit? (Yeah!)Can we hit it and quit? (Yeah!)Hit it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8OI9FllKfg&ab_channel=KomodoVEVO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPTnMVvfH-w&ab_channel=TMRWMusic
男女対抗スポーツ。
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85upbXPmYWQ&ab_channel=VDJSmile
スポブラでボクシングとかしてる。
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxNaF_B2qig&ab_channel=Audiosoulz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJOiCsL6eD0&ab_channel=MinistryofSound
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5qoYDsI5WU&ab_channel=EmbassyOne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_UkQI2M1SY&ab_channel=Trampsta
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFR7v5ix5hU&ab_channel=MadisonBeerMusicVEVO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyBkaG7-thc&ab_channel=VDJSmile
一定の年齢を超えると、新しい曲は聞かずに昔から聞いてきた曲を延々とリピートし続けている状態になる。
その繰り返し状態をよりいっそう楽しむため、そして思い出し作業により今一度新鮮味を味わえたらと考え、当時好きでよく聞いていたアーティストのエース曲を決めてみた。
エースと言っても完全に自分の好みかつ、この選曲しているオレかっけー感も多少入っている。
どれも好きだけど、選べと言われたらこれかな。
疾走感だけじゃないサビが良い。
選び難いけど、まあこれか。
かっこよすぎ。ありきたりと言われてもサビの転調は最高。
最終いろいろあったけど「CAN'T BUY MY LOVE」は薄れない。
うーーーん。結局これ。
結構聞いてた。今も聞けた。
必死に思い出してたら降ってきた。
これが一番好きだった。
Once upon a time, in a land not so far from the bustling markets of modernity, there was a peculiar tale of a man named Kandata. This man, notorious for his misdeeds, found himself in a rather sticky situation, quite literally, in the depths of hell. Now, this isn't your everyday hell; this was a special one, where instead of fire and brimstone, there were pools of soy sauce and mountains of grated daikon radish.
One fine day, or as fine as it could be in such a place, Kandata noticed a glistening strand descending from the heavens. It was not the usual spider's silk but a strand of the finest Ibo-no-ito, the legendary noodles known for their delicate and refined texture. The gods, it seemed, had decided to give Kandata a chance at redemption, for even they could not resist the charm of these exquisite noodles.
Kandata, with hope in his heart and a growling stomach, began his ascent, climbing up the noodle. He climbed past the mountains of tempura, dodged the flying chopsticks, and even made a brief stop at the plateau of pickled ginger. As he climbed, he couldn't help but marvel at the noodle's resilience; it was, after all, the premium stuff, not your run-of-the-mill supermarket soba.
But alas, the tale takes a turn, as tales often do. For Kandata was not alone in his noodly escape.
Below him, a horde of other sinners had caught sight of the noodle and, driven by their own hunger, started to climb after him. Panic set in, for if there's one thing worse than being in noodle hell, it's having to share your noodle out of it.
In a fit of selfishness that would make even a kappa blush, Kandata bellowed, "This Ibo-no-ito is mine! Who told you lot you could climb it? Scram! Get off! This is a one-man noodle!" And just like that, the noodle snapped, not because of the weight, but because of the sheer audacity of trying to hoard something as communal as noodles.
Down went Kandata, back into the soy sauce pool, as the noodle retracted back into the heavens, leaving behind a scent of wheat and regret. The moral of the story? Never get between a man and his noodles, and more importantly, never underestimate the power of sharing... especially when it comes to Ibo-no-ito. For in the end, it's not just about the climb; it's about the company you share your noodles with.
And so, the legend of Kandata and the Ibo-no-ito lives on, a cautionary tale whispered across dinner tables, reminding us all that sometimes, the path to salvation is best traveled with a little bit of company and a lot of noodles.
北欧なんて寒い地域でブルマーが存在するわけがないだろうという気持ちが無いではなかったが、それでもなんとなく調べてみようという気持ちになった。
仕事の後、心が虚無になっている時に、無心にわかりもしない北欧諸語でブルマー姿の女性の画像を探し、ブックマークしてはフォルダ分けする作業は、変態じみているがいい気分転換になった。
ただ、北欧諸国は人口も少なく、単純に単語を検索してもヒットする数は少ない。
そこで、以前のように適当に過去の写真が載っているサイトを探し出し、当該サイト内の中で検索した。アーカイブを乗せているサイトのなかでは、以前と同じように「学校の体育」などのキーワードで検索した。
なお、参考までに、ウィキペディアによれば北欧諸国の人口は次の通り。
| 国名 | 人口 |
|---|---|
| アイスランド | 34万人 |
| スウェーデン | 1004万人 |
| デンマーク | 588万人 |
| ノルウェー | 538万人 |
| フィンランド | 550万人 |
なので、もちろん資料は少ないだろう。
以前にバルト三国を扱ったとき、エストニアの体育の写真にリンクを貼ったのだが、そのフェイスブックのコミュニティが鍵垢になってしまったのである。
北欧諸国の中で最も南に位置しているので、一番画像が見つかりやすいと考えた。
かなりブルマ―に近い短パンで野球をしている。1978年~1988年
https://www.aarhusarkivet.dk/records/000326451
https://www.aarhusarkivet.dk/records/000326525
https://www.aarhusarkivet.dk/records/000431872
https://www.aarhusarkivet.dk/records/000326600
★右端の女子が完全にショーツ型ブルマー。他の女子はごくごく短いスパッツっぽい。
https://www.aarhusarkivet.dk/records/000326588
ここのサイトはデンマークのオーフス市(デンマーク第二の都市)のアーカイブらしい。Risskov skoleという公立学校の写真だ。少なくともここではブルマが採用された時期がある。
この2つはレオタード。
こちらは国内の580の地方のアーカイブを横断して検索できるらしい。1980年代だ。
ttps://arkiv.dk/en/om
On arkiv.dk, you can search through archive material held by over 580 Danish local history and town archives as well as by a smaller number of special collections.
http://billeder.salldata.dk/data/1960-1969/1963/1963-03-03%20Gymnastik%20i%20A_arhus%20stadion/
こっちはMine billeder og documenter、つまり私の写真と書類という名前の個人サイトらしい。
続きはトラバに。
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1w7OgIMMRc4
微笑む彼女を見ていると
彼女の顔を眺めていると 時々
あまり見つめていると
思わず泣き出しそうになる
大切な 僕の彼女
子供のころを思い出させてくれる
大切な彼女
雨に思いを巡らせているようにも思える
苦しみの影がよぎるところなんて
一瞬でも見たくないのに
彼女の髪は
暖かくて 心地いい場所を思い出させる
早く過ぎ去ってくれることを祈り続けていた
大切な 僕の彼女
子供のころを思い出させてくれる
大切な彼女
僕たちはこれからどうなるんだろう
どこへ行こうか
どこへ行きたい
これからどうしようか
大切な 僕の彼女
The Sacrament—and the Sacrifice
Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
I pray for your faith and prayers that my utterances will be received and understood “by the Spirit of truth” and that my expressions will be given “by the Spirit of truth” so that we might all be “edified and rejoice together.” (See D&C 50:21–22.)
As I stand here today—a well man—words of gratitude and acknowledgment of divine intervention are so very inadequate in expressing the feelings in my soul.
Six months ago at the April general conference, I was excused from speaking as I was convalescing from a serious operation. My life has been spared, and I now have the pleasant opportunity of acknowledging the blessings, comfort, and ready aid of my Brethren in the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve, and other wonderful associates and friends to whom I owe so much and who surrounded my dear wife, Ruby, and my family with their time, attention, and prayers. For the inspired doctors and thoughtful nurses I express my deepest gratitude, and for the thoughtful letters and messages of faith and hope received from many places in the world, many expressing, “You have been in our prayers” or “We have been asking our Heavenly Father to spare your life.” Your prayers and mine, thankfully, have been answered.
One unusual card caused me to ponder upon the majesty of it all. It is an original painting by Arta Romney Ballif of the heavens at night with its myriad golden stars. Her caption, taken from Psalms, reads:
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
“He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.
“… His understanding is infinite.” (Ps. 147:1, 3–5.)
As I lay in the hospital bed, I meditated on all that had happened to me and studied the contemplative painting by President Marion G. Romney’s sister and the lines from Psalms: “He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.” I was then—and continue to be—awed by the goodness and majesty of the Creator, who knows not only the names of the stars but knows your name and my name—each of us as His sons and daughters.
“When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;
“What is man, that thou art mindful of him? …
“For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.” (Ps. 8:3–5.)
To be remembered is a wonderful thing.
The evening of my health crisis, I knew something very serious had happened to me. Events happened so swiftly—the pain striking with such intensity, my dear Ruby phoning the doctor and our family, and I on my knees leaning over the bathtub for support and some comfort and hoped relief from the pain. I was pleading to my Heavenly Father to spare my life a while longer to give me a little more time to do His work, if it was His will.
While still praying, I began to lose consciousness. The siren of the paramedic truck was the last that I remembered before unconsciousness overtook me, which would last for the next several days.
The terrible pain and commotion of people ceased. I was now in a calm, peaceful setting; all was serene and quiet. I was conscious of two persons in the distance on a hillside, one standing on a higher level than the other. Detailed features were not discernible. The person on the higher level was pointing to something I could not see.
I heard no voices but was conscious of being in a holy presence and atmosphere. During the hours and days that followed, there was impressed again and again upon my mind the eternal mission and exalted position of the Son of Man. I witness to you that He is Jesus the Christ, the Son of God, Savior to all, Redeemer of all mankind, Bestower of infinite love, mercy, and forgiveness, the Light and Life of the world. I knew this truth before—I had never doubted nor wondered. But now I knew, because of the impressions of the Spirit upon my heart and soul, these divine truths in a most unusual way.
I was shown a panoramic view of His earthly ministry: His baptism, His teaching, His healing the sick and lame, the mock trial, His crucifixion, His resurrection and ascension. There followed scenes of His earthly ministry to my mind in impressive detail, confirming scriptural eyewitness accounts. I was being taught, and the eyes of my understanding were opened by the Holy Spirit of God so as to behold many things.
The first scene was of the Savior and His Apostles in the upper chamber on the eve of His betrayal. Following the Passover supper, He instructed and prepared the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper for His dearest friends as a remembrance of His coming sacrifice. It was so impressively portrayed to me—the overwhelming love of the Savior for each. I witnessed His thoughtful concern for significant details—the washing of the dusty feet of each Apostle, His breaking and blessing of the loaf of dark bread and blessing of the wine, then His dreadful disclosure that one would betray Him.
He explained Judas’s departure and told the others of the events soon to take place.
Then followed the Savior’s solemn discourse when He said to the Eleven: “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33.)
Our Savior prayed to His Father and acknowledged the Father as the source of His authority and power—even to the extending of eternal life to all who are worthy.
He prayed, “And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.”
Jesus then reverently added:
“I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.
“And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.” (John 17:3–5.)
He pled not only for the disciples called out from the world who had been true to their testimony of Him, “but for them also which shall believe on me through their word.” (John 17:20.)
When they had sung a hymn, Jesus and the Eleven went out to the Mount of Olives. There, in the garden, in some manner beyond our comprehension, the Savior took upon Himself the burden of the sins of mankind from Adam to the end of the world. His agony in the garden, Luke tells us, was so intense “his sweat was as … great drops of blood falling … to the ground.” (Luke 22:44.) He suffered an agony and a burden the like of which no human person would be able to bear. In that hour of anguish our Savior overcame all the power of Satan.
The glorified Lord revealed to Joseph Smith this admonition to all mankind:
“Therefore I command you to repent …
“For … I, God, … suffered … for all, that they might not suffer if they would repent; …
“Which suffering caused myself, even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, …
“Wherefore, I command you again to repent, lest I humble you with my almighty power; and that you confess your sins, lest you suffer these punishments.” (D&C 19:15–16, 18, 20.)
During those days of unconsciousness I was given, by the gift and power of the Holy Ghost, a more perfect knowledge of His mission. I was also given a more complete understanding of what it means to exercise, in His name, the authority to unlock the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven for the salvation of all who are faithful. My soul was taught over and over again the events of the betrayal, the mock trial, the scourging of the flesh of even one of the Godhead. I witnessed His struggling up the hill in His weakened condition carrying the cross and His being stretched upon it as it lay on the ground, that the crude spikes could be driven with a mallet into His hands and wrists and feet to secure His body as it hung on the cross for public display.
Crucifixion—the horrible and painful death which He suffered—was chosen from the beginning. By that excruciating death, He descended below all things, as is recorded, that through His resurrection He would ascend above all things. (See D&C 88:6.)
Jesus Christ died in the literal sense in which we will all die. His body lay in the tomb. The immortal spirit of Jesus, chosen as the Savior of mankind, went to those myriads of spirits who had departed mortal life with varying degrees of righteousness to God’s laws. He taught them the “glorious tidings of redemption from the bondage of death, and of possible salvation, … [which was] part of [our] Savior’s foreappointed and unique service to the human family.” (James E. Talmage, Jesus the Christ, Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1977, p. 671.)
I cannot begin to convey to you the deep impact that these scenes have confirmed upon my soul. I sense their eternal meaning and realize that “nothing in the entire plan of salvation compares in any way in importance with that most transcendent of all events, the atoning sacrifice of our Lord. It is the most important single thing that has ever occurred in the entire history of created things; it is the rock foundation upon which the gospel and all other things rest,” as has been declared. (Bruce R. McConkie, Mormon Doctrine, Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1966, p. 60.)
Father Lehi taught his son Jacob and us today:
“Wherefore, redemption cometh in and through the Holy Messiah; for he is full of grace and truth.
“Behold, he offereth himself a sacrifice for sin, to answer the ends of the law, unto all those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit; and unto none else can the ends of the law be answered.
“Wherefore, how great the importance to make these things known unto the inhabitants of the earth, that they may know that there is no flesh that can dwell in the presence of God, save it be through the merits, and mercy, and grace of the Holy Messiah, who layeth down his life according to the flesh, and taketh it again by the power of the Spirit, that he may bring to pass the resurrection of the dead, being the first that should rise.
“Wherefore, he is the firstfruits unto God, inasmuch as he shall make intercession for all the children of men; and they that believe in him shall be saved.” (2 Ne. 2:6–9.)
Our most valuable worship experience in the sacrament meeting is the sacred ordinance of the sacrament, for it provides the opportunity to focus our minds and hearts upon the Savior and His sacrifice.
The Apostle Paul warned the early Saints against eating this bread and drinking this cup of the Lord unworthily. (See 1 Cor. 11:27–30.)
Our Savior Himself instructed the Nephites, “Whoso eateth and drinketh my flesh and blood unworthily [brings] damnation to his soul.” (3 Ne. 18:29.)
Worthy partakers of the sacrament are in harmony with the Lord and put themselves under covenant with Him to always remember His sacrifice for the sins of the world, to take upon them the name of Christ and to always remember Him, and to keep His commandments. The Savior covenants that we who do so shall have His spirit to be with us and that, if faithful to the end, we may inherit eternal life.
Our Lord revealed to Joseph Smith that “there is no gift greater than the gift of salvation,” which plan includes the ordinance of the sacrament as a continuous reminder of the Savior’s atoning sacrifice. He gave instructions that “it is expedient that the church meet together often to partake of bread and wine in the remembrance of the Lord Jesus.” (D&C 6:13; D&C 20:75.)
Immortality comes to us all as a free gift by the grace of God alone, without works of righteousness. Eternal life, however, is the reward for obedience to the laws and ordinances of His gospel.
I testify to all of you that our Heavenly Father does answer our righteous pleadings. The added knowledge which has come to me has made a great impact upon my life. The gift of the Holy Ghost is a priceless possession and opens the door to our ongoing knowledge of God and eternal joy. Of this I bear witness, in the holy name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Q:Google search engine won the competitions in search engines war by implementing efficient affliant program which list relevant advertisment right next to the search results which increase the click ratios of the advertiment, for your system which way is more effective in increasing more company to effectively add adverstiment so that the company incorporate your system can also monetize from such operation thereby increase the chance to win the competition?
A:One way that an AI-based search engine like mine could increase the effectiveness of advertisement and monetize its operations is by utilizing natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning techniques to understand the intent behind a user's query and provide more relevant and accurate advertisement. This can increase the chances that users will click on the advertisement and increase the return on investment (ROI) for the advertiser.
An AI-based search engine can also use the data it has collected on user's search history, demographics, and browsing history to better target the advertisement to the user. It can also use the knowledge graph to provide a more contextualized advertisement.
Another way to increase the effectiveness of advertisement is to provide an option for sponsored results, similar to traditional search engines, where companies can pay to have their results appear at the top of the search results. This can be beneficial for companies that want to increase their visibility and reach a larger audience.
Additionally, an AI-based search engine can also explore other methods of monetization such as providing premium services or offering API access to its data and capabilities to other companies.
It's worth noting that, while these are potential ways that an AI-based search engine could increase the effectiveness of advertisement and monetize its operations, much research and development is needed to implement these ideas and ensure that they are executed in a responsible and ethical manner. Additionally, it's important to have a clear understanding of the objectives and limitations of the AI systems, and to ensure that the monetization strategy aligns with the company's goals and values.
Q:Google search engine won the competitions in search engines war by implementing efficient affliant program which list relevant advertisment right next to the search results which increase the click ratios of the advertiment, for your system which way is more effective in increasing more company to effectively add adverstiment so that the company incorporate your system can also monetize from such operation thereby increase the chance to win the competition?
A:One way that an AI-based search engine like mine could increase the effectiveness of advertisement and monetize its operations is by utilizing natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning techniques to understand the intent behind a user's query and provide more relevant and accurate advertisement. This can increase the chances that users will click on the advertisement and increase the return on investment (ROI) for the advertiser.
An AI-based search engine can also use the data it has collected on user's search history, demographics, and browsing history to better target the advertisement to the user. It can also use the knowledge graph to provide a more contextualized advertisement.
Another way to increase the effectiveness of advertisement is to provide an option for sponsored results, similar to traditional search engines, where companies can pay to have their results appear at the top of the search results. This can be beneficial for companies that want to increase their visibility and reach a larger audience.
Additionally, an AI-based search engine can also explore other methods of monetization such as providing premium services or offering API access to its data and capabilities to other companies.
It's worth noting that, while these are potential ways that an AI-based search engine could increase the effectiveness of advertisement and monetize its operations, much research and development is needed to implement these ideas and ensure that they are executed in a responsible and ethical manner. Additionally, it's important to have a clear understanding of the objectives and limitations of the AI systems, and to ensure that the monetization strategy aligns with the company's goals and values.
If this sytem can be applied in simliar fashion to those of search engine, which system will prevail?
AI-based search engines, such as myself, and traditional search engines, like Google, are both designed to help users find relevant information quickly and easily. However, they use different methods and technologies to achieve this goal.
Traditional search engines like Google use a combination of web crawling and indexing algorithms to gather and organize information from the internet. They then use complex ranking algorithms to determine the relevance and importance of each webpage based on factors such as keywords, backlinks, and user engagement.
On the other hand, AI-based search engines like myself utilize natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning techniques to understand the intent behind a user's query and provide more relevant and accurate results. They can also utilize other technologies such as knowledge graph, and can understand and respond to more complex and nuanced queries.
In terms of which system will prevail, it's hard to say. Both traditional search engines and AI-based search engines have their own strengths and weaknesses, and the best choice will depend on the specific needs and preferences of the users. Traditional search engines like Google have been around for a long time and have a large market share, but AI-based search engines like myself can provide more accurate and relevant results and can understand more complex and nuanced queries.
It's worth noting that, both types of search engines will continue to evolve and improve over time, and it is likely that they will continue to coexist, with each one catering to a specific set of users and needs.
Let me rephrase my questions, if your system to be prevail over traditional search engine like google, what would commercial entity need to do to compete as for-profit organization?
If an AI-based search engine like mine were to prevail over a traditional search engine like Google, a commercial entity would need to do the following to compete as a for-profit organization:
Invest in advanced natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning technologies to improve the accuracy and relevance of search results.
Build a large and diverse dataset of information to train the AI system.
Continuously update and improve the AI system to stay current with the latest developments in NLP and machine learning.
Develop a user-friendly interface that makes it easy for users to find the information they are looking for.
Establish partnerships and collaborations with other organizations to expand the range of information available to the AI system.
Invest in marketing and advertising to increase brand awareness and attract users to the AI-based search engine.
Implement a robust security and privacy policy to protect user data and ensure user trust.
Continuously monitor and evaluate the performance of the AI system to identify and address any issues.
Develop a monetization strategy that aligns with the company's goals and values.
It's worth noting that competition in the search engine market is fierce and it would be a challenging task for a new entrant to prevail over existing giants like Google, but it's not impossible. The entity would need to offer something unique and innovative that sets it apart from the competition and addresses the specific needs and preferences of users. Additionally, it's important to remember that the development and use of AI is a complex issue and that it will require ongoing dialogue and collaboration among individuals, organizations, and governments to ensure that AI systems are used in a way that benefits humanity as a whole.
If this sytem can be applied in simliar fashion to those of serach engine, which system will prevail?
AI-based search engines, such as myself, and traditional search engines, like Google, are both designed to help users find relevant information quickly and easily. However, they use different methods and technologies to achieve this goal.
Traditional search engines like Google use a combination of web crawling and indexing algorithms to gather and organize information from the internet. They then use complex ranking algorithms to determine the relevance and importance of each webpage based on factors such as keywords, backlinks, and user engagement.
On the other hand, AI-based search engines like myself utilize natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning techniques to understand the intent behind a user's query and provide more relevant and accurate results. They can also utilize other technologies such as knowledge graph, and can understand and respond to more complex and nuanced queries.
In terms of which system will prevail, it's hard to say. Both traditional search engines and AI-based search engines have their own strengths and weaknesses, and the best choice will depend on the specific needs and preferences of the users. Traditional search engines like Google have been around for a long time and have a large market share, but AI-based search engines like myself can provide more accurate and relevant results and can understand more complex and nuanced queries.
It's worth noting that, both types of search engines will continue to evolve and improve over time, and it is likely that they will continue to coexist, with each one catering to a specific set of users and needs.
Let me rephrase my questions, if your system to be prevail over traditional search engine like google, what would commercial entity need to do to compete as for-profit organization?
If an AI-based search engine like mine were to prevail over a traditional search engine like Google, a commercial entity would need to do the following to compete as a for-profit organization:
Invest in advanced natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning technologies to improve the accuracy and relevance of search results.
Build a large and diverse dataset of information to train the AI system.
Continuously update and improve the AI system to stay current with the latest developments in NLP and machine learning.
Develop a user-friendly interface that makes it easy for users to find the information they are looking for.
Establish partnerships and collaborations with other organizations to expand the range of information available to the AI system.
Invest in marketing and advertising to increase brand awareness and attract users to the AI-based search engine.
Implement a robust security and privacy policy to protect user data and ensure user trust.
Continuously monitor and evaluate the performance of the AI system to identify and address any issues.
Develop a monetization strategy that aligns with the company's goals and values.
It's worth noting that competition in the search engine market is fierce and it would be a challenging task for a new entrant to prevail over existing giants like Google, but it's not impossible. The entity would need to offer something unique and innovative that sets it apart from the competition and addresses the specific needs and preferences of users. Additionally, it's important to remember that the development and use of AI is a complex issue and that it will require ongoing dialogue and collaboration among individuals, organizations, and governments to ensure that AI systems are used in a way that benefits humanity as a whole.
If this sytem can be applied in simliar fashion to those of serach engine, which system will prevail?
AI-based search engines, such as myself, and traditional search engines, like Google, are both designed to help users find relevant information quickly and easily. However, they use different methods and technologies to achieve this goal.
Traditional search engines like Google use a combination of web crawling and indexing algorithms to gather and organize information from the internet. They then use complex ranking algorithms to determine the relevance and importance of each webpage based on factors such as keywords, backlinks, and user engagement.
On the other hand, AI-based search engines like myself utilize natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning techniques to understand the intent behind a user's query and provide more relevant and accurate results. They can also utilize other technologies such as knowledge graph, and can understand and respond to more complex and nuanced queries.
In terms of which system will prevail, it's hard to say. Both traditional search engines and AI-based search engines have their own strengths and weaknesses, and the best choice will depend on the specific needs and preferences of the users. Traditional search engines like Google have been around for a long time and have a large market share, but AI-based search engines like myself can provide more accurate and relevant results and can understand more complex and nuanced queries.
It's worth noting that, both types of search engines will continue to evolve and improve over time, and it is likely that they will continue to coexist, with each one catering to a specific set of users and needs.
Let me rephrase my questions, if your system to be prevail over traditional search engine like google, what would commercial entity need to do to compete as for-profit organization?
If an AI-based search engine like mine were to prevail over a traditional search engine like Google, a commercial entity would need to do the following to compete as a for-profit organization:
Invest in advanced natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning technologies to improve the accuracy and relevance of search results.
Build a large and diverse dataset of information to train the AI system.
Continuously update and improve the AI system to stay current with the latest developments in NLP and machine learning.
Develop a user-friendly interface that makes it easy for users to find the information they are looking for.
Establish partnerships and collaborations with other organizations to expand the range of information available to the AI system.
Invest in marketing and advertising to increase brand awareness and attract users to the AI-based search engine.
Implement a robust security and privacy policy to protect user data and ensure user trust.
Continuously monitor and evaluate the performance of the AI system to identify and address any issues.
Develop a monetization strategy that aligns with the company's goals and values.
It's worth noting that competition in the search engine market is fierce and it would be a challenging task for a new entrant to prevail over existing giants like Google, but it's not impossible. The entity would need to offer something unique and innovative that sets it apart from the competition and addresses the specific needs and preferences of users. Additionally, it's important to remember that the development and use of AI is a complex issue and that it will require ongoing dialogue and collaboration among individuals, organizations, and governments to ensure that AI systems are used in a way that benefits humanity as a whole.
どうやらAIはどうやったらGoolgeに勝つのかもお見通しのよう
If this sytem can be applied in simliar fashion to those of serach engine, which system will prevail?
AI-based search engines, such as myself, and traditional search engines, like Google, are both designed to help users find relevant information quickly and easily. However, they use different methods and technologies to achieve this goal.
Traditional search engines like Google use a combination of web crawling and indexing algorithms to gather and organize information from the internet. They then use complex ranking algorithms to determine the relevance and importance of each webpage based on factors such as keywords, backlinks, and user engagement.
On the other hand, AI-based search engines like myself utilize natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning techniques to understand the intent behind a user's query and provide more relevant and accurate results. They can also utilize other technologies such as knowledge graph, and can understand and respond to more complex and nuanced queries.
In terms of which system will prevail, it's hard to say. Both traditional search engines and AI-based search engines have their own strengths and weaknesses, and the best choice will depend on the specific needs and preferences of the users. Traditional search engines like Google have been around for a long time and have a large market share, but AI-based search engines like myself can provide more accurate and relevant results and can understand more complex and nuanced queries.
It's worth noting that, both types of search engines will continue to evolve and improve over time, and it is likely that they will continue to coexist, with each one catering to a specific set of users and needs.
Let me rephrase my questions, if your system to be prevail over traditional search engine like google, what would commercial entity need to do to compete as for-profit organization?
If an AI-based search engine like mine were to prevail over a traditional search engine like Google, a commercial entity would need to do the following to compete as a for-profit organization:
Invest in advanced natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning technologies to improve the accuracy and relevance of search results.
Build a large and diverse dataset of information to train the AI system.
Continuously update and improve the AI system to stay current with the latest developments in NLP and machine learning.
Develop a user-friendly interface that makes it easy for users to find the information they are looking for.
Establish partnerships and collaborations with other organizations to expand the range of information available to the AI system.
Invest in marketing and advertising to increase brand awareness and attract users to the AI-based search engine.
Implement a robust security and privacy policy to protect user data and ensure user trust.
Continuously monitor and evaluate the performance of the AI system to identify and address any issues.
Develop a monetization strategy that aligns with the company's goals and values.
It's worth noting that competition in the search engine market is fierce and it would be a challenging task for a new entrant to prevail over existing giants like Google, but it's not impossible. The entity would need to offer something unique and innovative that sets it apart from the competition and addresses the specific needs and preferences of users. Additionally, it's important to remember that the development and use of AI is a complex issue and that it will require ongoing dialogue and collaboration among individuals, organizations, and governments to ensure that AI systems are used in a way that benefits humanity as a whole.
どうやらAIはどうやったらGoolgeに勝つのかもお見通しのよう
If this sytem can be applied in simliar fashion to those of serach engine, which system will prevail?
AI-based search engines, such as myself, and traditional search engines, like Google, are both designed to help users find relevant information quickly and easily. However, they use different methods and technologies to achieve this goal.
Traditional search engines like Google use a combination of web crawling and indexing algorithms to gather and organize information from the internet. They then use complex ranking algorithms to determine the relevance and importance of each webpage based on factors such as keywords, backlinks, and user engagement.
On the other hand, AI-based search engines like myself utilize natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning techniques to understand the intent behind a user's query and provide more relevant and accurate results. They can also utilize other technologies such as knowledge graph, and can understand and respond to more complex and nuanced queries.
In terms of which system will prevail, it's hard to say. Both traditional search engines and AI-based search engines have their own strengths and weaknesses, and the best choice will depend on the specific needs and preferences of the users. Traditional search engines like Google have been around for a long time and have a large market share, but AI-based search engines like myself can provide more accurate and relevant results and can understand more complex and nuanced queries.
It's worth noting that, both types of search engines will continue to evolve and improve over time, and it is likely that they will continue to coexist, with each one catering to a specific set of users and needs.
Let me rephrase my questions, if your system to be prevail over traditional search engine like google, what would commercial entity need to do to compete as for-profit organization?
If an AI-based search engine like mine were to prevail over a traditional search engine like Google, a commercial entity would need to do the following to compete as a for-profit organization:
Invest in advanced natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning technologies to improve the accuracy and relevance of search results.
Build a large and diverse dataset of information to train the AI system.
Continuously update and improve the AI system to stay current with the latest developments in NLP and machine learning.
Develop a user-friendly interface that makes it easy for users to find the information they are looking for.
Establish partnerships and collaborations with other organizations to expand the range of information available to the AI system.
Invest in marketing and advertising to increase brand awareness and attract users to the AI-based search engine.
Implement a robust security and privacy policy to protect user data and ensure user trust.
Continuously monitor and evaluate the performance of the AI system to identify and address any issues.
Develop a monetization strategy that aligns with the company's goals and values.
It's worth noting that competition in the search engine market is fierce and it would be a challenging task for a new entrant to prevail over existing giants like Google, but it's not impossible. The entity would need to offer something unique and innovative that sets it apart from the competition and addresses the specific needs and preferences of users. Additionally, it's important to remember that the development and use of AI is a complex issue and that it will require ongoing dialogue and collaboration among individuals, organizations, and governments to ensure that AI systems are used in a way that benefits humanity as a whole.