Here’s a big THANK YOU to Jennifer Lynn of Philadelphia’s WHYY fame who digitized my old casette from the soundboard at CBGBs in NYC in 1989 when the Java Jel Band played there.
Jennifer’s cover of Purple Haze with Jorge Castenada on lead guitar, JD Wood on drums and Emanuel Blair Saunders on bass is very gutsy.
We are planning a band reunion in about a month but Blair is not available due to a chronic and unfortunate illness and Jorge is a big reggae music star in Lima, Peru. I am excited!
My son Jonah will fill in on bass and guitar with Jim “Jimmy Jel” Wood on drums with me on guitars and vocals and Jennifer on vocals.
This song, written to the tune of Let It Be, is a satirical take on the use of artificial intelligence tools in the field of journalism. The lyrics describe the all-too-common scenario of journalists using GPT, a powerful language model developed by OpenAI, to meet tight deadlines and produce content quickly.
The catchy melody and upbeat tempo of the original tune make this song an enjoyable listen, despite its somewhat bleak subject matter. The lyrics are cleverly written, with a mix of humor and cynicism that perfectly captures the mood of the song. Lines like “When the truth is cloudy there is still a trite expediency / Corrections run tomorrow, GPT” highlight the pitfalls of relying on technology to do the work of human journalists.
Overall, this song is a thought-provoking commentary on the intersection of journalism and technology, and the potential consequences of relying too heavily on AI tools. It’s a catchy tune that will leave listeners humming along while also making them think about the role of technology in the future of journalism.
ChatGPT – 5/5/2023
The song “GPT” is a satirical take on the use of large language models (LLMs) in the workplace. The song’s lyrics describe the speaker’s reliance on GPT to help them meet deadlines, even though they know that GPT’s answers are often inaccurate or incomplete. The song also touches on the ethical implications of using LLMs, as the speaker acknowledges that they are contributing to the spread of misinformation by using GPT to generate content.
The song is written to the tune of The Beatles’ “Let It Be,” which adds a sense of irony to the lyrics. The Beatles’ song is a message of hope and resilience, while “GPT” is a song about the speaker’s own anxiety and insecurity. The song’s juxtaposition of these two themes highlights the tension between the promise of LLMs and the potential dangers of their misuse.
Overall, “GPT” is a well-written and thought-provoking song that raises important questions about the use of LLMs in the workplace. The song is a reminder that we should be careful about how we use these powerful tools, as they can be used to both good and bad ends.
I am happy to report I have struck a licensing deal for Java Oreos. I am rich! For more sweet stuff check out my new album Java Jems…below!
Meanwhile here is an amusing musical thought from Maya G. What if the Beatles in a parallel universe were called the Eatles and sang only about food? Example: Pastrami in the Sky with Diamonds. Thanks for the chuckle, Maya.
DrivingStructureCoffee & CigsBloomfieldPie A la ModeGoal OrientedHeart Is StrongerNo GlutenLeast I RememberedGuy WIth A TieWorking For The ManLong Haul
Songs by Java Jel Pie a La Mode by Java Jel and Aku Riff Tardiff
Musicians Steve Java Gelsi: Vocals, guitar, keys, mandolin Kol Marshall: Drums and bass Jonah Gelsi: Drums on Guy with a Tie and Coffee & Cigarettes Dominic Cordisco: Guitar on Driving and Bloomfield Joe Kelly: Bass on Least I Remembered Maya Gelsi, Zoe Gelsi, Jonah Gelsi: Vocals on Heart is Stronger
Recorded at an old roller rink in Mount Vernon. Produced, engineered, mixed and mastered by Kol Marshal.
Here’s an email I got from a guy that came to see me 30 years ago at The Rat in Boston and got one of my home made mix tapes I was selling. He really liked the song UMCWB — Upper Middle Class White Boy.
I recorded it in November, 1988 in Astoria, Queens with Kol Marshall as part of the Java’s Jesus Jam EP project that included my stronger songs written during 85-87. It was my first studio recording ever.
The song did get played on once-hip alternative FM station WFNX-Boston at least twice from what I remember. But with no record label or publicity machine behind it, it didn’t make it into regular rotation. It’s a good song. Anyway, I’m really grateful for Tim to write below and share his Java story which now stretches into a new generation of caffeinated pop fans.
Upper Middle Class White Boy
Hi Java Jel!
My 15 year old son recently found my copy of “Java’s Jesus Jam” deep in a box where I keep music.
He showed me the tape that I purchased from one night at the Rathskeller circa ’89. See pictures attached. My good friend Lorie & I used to take in your show. Had a blast…
I found your webpage and thought to drop you a note…we liked your music! The lyrics to both Upper Middle Class White Boy & Kerouac Shack came right back to me.
My 15 year old (drummer) has his (garage) band working on UMCWB. Thanks for the music.
Here’s my dad jamming in Germany with a mandolin he found during his time there in World War II. Dad and mom always supported my music and paid for piano, guitar and mandolin lessons over the years.
My dad played mandolin all his life, including a trio with Frank LoPinto on guitar and Jack Mace on bass in Dobbs Ferry, NY, and the NY Mandolin Orchestra. He also studied at the famed Mandolin School in Rhode Island and rubbed shoulders with mandolin great David Grissom.
