12/2/24（星期一）

（一）

首先你要理解，物理是一切之母，物理現象優先于，一切其他現象，包括化學反應，生命生成，意識心理，所謂文明，形上世界，

其次你要理解，物理無情，它止能循，物理定律，永不疲倦，逕行其道，

接受上述，你就知道，你的走路跑步，你的卑微生活，你的混口飯吃，你的所謂夢想，皆屬可笑無用，都止不過是，物理現象，都不必當真，

意思是說，你想當真，也沒有用，

物盡其性，就是你，最好結局，

這時，你不禁微笑起來，

（二）

How does improvisation happen in Jazz, along the sheet music? (ChatGPT, 2024-12-2) (自由）（車行形上學）（自體的心理學）

 Improvisation in jazz happens as musicians creatively reinterpret or embellish the structure provided by the sheet music, balancing freedom and form. Here’s a breakdown of how it works:

1. The Role of Sheet Music in Jazz Improvisation

Jazz sheet music, like a lead sheet, provides:

• The melody: A starting point, often played during the “head” (the main theme of the tune).

• Chord changes: A harmonic framework over which musicians improvise.

• Form: The structure of the piece (e.g., AABA, blues progression).

Musicians use this framework as a guide but rarely play the music exactly as written.

2. How Improvisation Happens

Melodic Improvisation

• Variation of the melody: Musicians embellish the main melody by adding or changing notes, rhythms, and phrasing.

• New melodic lines: They create entirely new melodies over the chord changes, following the harmonic framework.

Harmonic Improvisation

• Chord substitutions: Swapping chords with harmonically related alternatives to add complexity or variation.

• Exploring modes and scales: For each chord, players choose appropriate scales or modes (e.g., Mixolydian for dominant chords, Dorian for minor chords) to craft their solos.

Rhythmic Improvisation

• Syncopation: Accenting offbeats or unexpected rhythms.

• Polyrhythms: Layering multiple rhythmic patterns to add complexity.

• Swing feel: Constantly varying timing to create a loose, swinging groove.

Interaction and Call-and-Response

• Jazz is a collaborative art form, so improvisation often includes:

• Trading fours: Musicians take turns improvising four-bar segments.

• Listening and responding: Reacting to other players’ ideas in real time to create dynamic interplay.

3. Techniques and Tools for Jazz Improvisation

Musicians use a mix of theory, practice, and intuition:

• Scales and Modes: Knowing the scales that fit each chord (e.g., major, minor, bebop scales).

• Arpeggios: Playing notes from the chords for structure.

• Licks: Pre-learned musical phrases used as building blocks.

• Chord-tone targeting: Highlighting important notes from each chord during transitions.

• Motivic development: Repeating and evolving a musical idea during the solo.

4. The Flow of a Jazz Performance

1. Head (Melody): The ensemble plays the written melody from the sheet music.

2. Improvised Solos: Musicians take turns improvising over the chord progression.

3. Comping and Support: Rhythm section (piano, guitar, bass, drums) provides harmonic and rhythmic backing, often improvising their parts too.

4. Return to the Head: The melody is restated, sometimes with variations.

5. Ending: Often improvised, based on the mood of the piece.

5. Balancing Structure and Creativity

• The sheet music provides the roadmap, while improvisation explores the terrain.

• Jazz musicians train extensively to internalize scales, chords, and forms so that improvisation feels natural and expressive.

Would you like to explore examples or learn about specific jazz improvisation techniques?

Does Jazz have sheet music （樂譜）？ （ChatGPT, 2024-12-2)

 Yes, jazz does have sheet music, but it is used differently compared to classical music. Here’s an overview:

Types of Jazz Sheet Music

1. Lead Sheets

• Most common in jazz.

• Contains the melody (written in standard notation) and chord symbols (e.g., Cmaj7, G7) for improvisation.

• Found in collections like the “Real Book,” a popular resource for jazz standards.

2. Fully Notated Arrangements

• Used in big band or ensemble settings.

• Includes parts for every instrument, such as brass, reeds, rhythm section, etc.

• Often detailed with specific dynamics, phrasing, and articulation marks.

3. Transcriptions

• Note-for-note written-out versions of famous jazz solos or performances.

• Used for study or performance but not typical in improvisational contexts.

4. Chord Charts

• Simplified sheets showing just chord progressions without the melody.

• Useful for comping (accompaniment) or creating arrangements.

Jazz and Improvisation

Jazz places a heavy emphasis on improvisation, so while sheet music provides a framework, musicians often interpret and embellish melodies, harmonies, and rhythms in their own style. This creative freedom is a hallmark of jazz.

Would you like help finding specific jazz sheet music or resources?

Which conspiracy thriller films do you recommend? (ChatGPT, 2024-12-1)

Here’s a selection of compelling conspiracy thriller films across various styles and periods that are widely regarded as excellent:

Classic Conspiracy Thrillers

1. The Parallax View (1974)

A journalist uncovers a secret organization behind political assassinations. It’s a quintessential paranoia-filled thriller.

2. Three Days of the Condor (1975)

A CIA analyst becomes a target after uncovering a dangerous conspiracy.

3. All the President’s Men (1976)

Based on the true story of journalists uncovering the Watergate scandal, this is a suspenseful and detailed exploration of investigative reporting.

Modern Conspiracy Thrillers

4. Enemy of the State (1998)

A lawyer is unwittingly caught up in a government surveillance conspiracy. Action-packed and relevant to issues of privacy.

5. The International (2009)

An Interpol agent and a district attorney try to expose a corrupt global bank involved in arms trading.

6. Zodiac (2007)

While not a traditional conspiracy thriller, it weaves together the obsession and paranoia surrounding the search for the Zodiac killer.

Political and Espionage Thrillers

7. The Manchurian Candidate (1962 & 2004)

The original is a Cold War classic, and the remake updates its political themes to the modern era, both featuring chilling mind-control plots.

8. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)

A slow-burn Cold War espionage tale full of intrigue and betrayal.

9. Syriana (2005)

A multi-threaded narrative exploring corruption, oil, and geopolitical conspiracies.

Science Fiction Conspiracy Thrillers

10. Minority Report (2002)

A futuristic thriller about pre-crime technology and its potential misuse.

11. The Matrix (1999)

A cyberpunk classic about uncovering the ultimate conspiracy of reality itself.

12. Coherence (2013)

A low-budget, high-concept thriller where a dinner party goes awry as cosmic events unravel their reality.

Psychological and Philosophical Conspiracy Thrillers

13. The Game (1997)

A wealthy banker is drawn into a mind-bending and life-threatening game orchestrated by a mysterious company.

14. Shutter Island (2010)

A U.S. Marshal investigates a psychiatric facility, revealing layers of conspiracy and psychological manipulation.

15. The Truman Show (1998)

A man discovers his entire life has been orchestrated as a television show, blending philosophical ideas with the thriller format.

International Conspiracy Thrillers

16. Oldboy (2003, South Korea)

A man is mysteriously imprisoned for 15 years and seeks revenge, uncovering a shocking conspiracy.

17. The Lives of Others (2006, Germany)

Set in East Germany, a Stasi agent becomes entangled in the lives of those he’s spying on, revealing systemic conspiracy and human drama.

18. Incendies (2010, Canada)

A haunting family drama that unravels a hidden conspiracy with devastating revelations.

Would you like more details about any of these films?