Predicting the success of Korean songs

Due to the recent increase in the number of records competing for a spot on the music charts, U.S. company Music Intelligence Solutions designed a program which analyzes all the attributes of a song such as rhythm, tempo, pitch, chord progression, etc., to determine its success probability on a scale of 0-10. Depending on how high the score is, the song can win a Silver, Gold or Platinum Auddy. They call it the Hit Song Science.

The software looks for mathematical patterns in the particular music and, if they're not there, the song is not likely to achieve much fame or fortune. The computer bases such preeminent judgments on the so-called "Music Universe", which contains all the music that has been composed. However, having similar patterns doesn't mean you're following existing trends and fashion. Hit Song Science can also recognize new styles -- after all, a pleasing melody is a pleading melody.