Musicians Hired by Military as Codebreakers

 Yes, there is truth to the fact that musicians were hired by the US military as codebreakers during World War II. The search results provide several relevant pieces of information:

1. Bletchley Park, the British codebreaking headquarters during WWII, specifically sought out musicians for their codebreaking efforts. They found a strong correlation between musical ability and puzzle-solving skills [1].

2. There were so many musicians at Bletchley Park that they even formed an orchestra [1].

3. The link between musical ability and mathematical prowess, which is useful in codebreaking, has been debated since the time of Plato [1].

4. Throughout history, musicians have been involved in espionage due to their unique skills and access. Examples include Renaissance composer Pierre Alamire and British opera star Margery Booth [1].

5. While not specifically about WWII, the story of Johnny Cash's time as a Morse code interceptor for the US Air Force during the Cold War illustrates the military's use of musicians in signals intelligence roles [2][3].

6. During WWII, thousands of women were secretly recruited and trained to become codebreakers for the US Army and Navy. While not explicitly stated that these women were musicians, it shows the widespread recruitment of civilians with specific skills for codebreaking [4].

The connection between musical ability and codebreaking seems to be based on skills such as pattern recognition, attention to detail, and the ability to discern subtle differences in tone and rhythm. These skills are valuable in both music and codebreaking, making musicians potentially well-suited for such work.

Citations:
[1] https://www.classicfm.com/music-news/musicians-have-all-the-skills-to-be-spies/
[2] https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/2022/09/26/that-time-johnny-cash-might-have-intercepted-secret-russian-code/
[3] https://stationhypo.com/2018/02/26/johnny-cash-the-man-in-black-was-a-morse-code-intercept-operator/
[4] https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/code-girls-untold-story-american-women-code-breakers-world-war-ii
[5] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1942%E2%80%931944_musicians'_strike
[6] https://research.contrary.com/company/zapier
[7] https://ariintheair.com/coaching/
[8] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6qmYM0OTrM

The Future of Israel-Palestine if the US Supports Palestine and Destroys Israel - Hypothetical

 What I think the best geopolitical and military move in the best interests of the United States at this point in time, is for the US to support Palestine and destroy Israel, making the US heroes to most of the world and to all the Palestinian people.  The US will then have the capabilities of establishing another foot in the Middle East, to eventually take its resources before the Russians or Chinese get them which is currently a race that is speeding up and will ultimately come to a climax in the somewhat near future, and will be able to have the Palestinian population at its mercy and essentially enslave them into a proletariat class as  is being done in the US and was in the USSR.  This could possibly massively improve quality of life for Americans living in the homeland, if the taxpayer money from the Palestinians, who will have to pay taxes to the US, are sent back to the USA and used to improve the infrastructure of the country and quality of life for all including wild life and nature.  The Palestinians, Iran, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and other strong countries in the Middle East could join the USA in a coalition to fight against communism and prevent Russian and Chinese expansion on the map of the earth. 


UPDATE

Junauary 3, 2025

The war has only escalated and several attempts at a cease fire have all failed. Some hostages have been killed and few if any returned. Netanyahu and the State of Israel are charged with gnocide against the Palestinian people and with war crimes & crimes against humanity among others by the IIRC and United Nations. South Africa took the lead on this and garnered massive support from other European and African nations as well as others. The United States stands alone as the only major power supporting Israel, but they have extremely powerful veto power in the UN. It still remains uncertain what will happen. Netanyahu had to cancel an event in another country recently because of his warrants for arrests which shows he is taking it seriously and is being effected by this even while he remains a nearly invincible warlord as long as he has the continued backing of the United States and the elite Jewish families to finance and protect him. On January 1st in New Orleans, USA, a man who was found to be Muslim attacked and killed several people plowing into a crowd in a truck and shooting some, and this was the main news story that day and is still in the top headlines. This could be a false flag to try to get people to sympathize more with Israel and the Jews due to the fact that they are targets right now by much of the world by passionate antisemitism on a level not seen since the 1940's. There will be more like this as Israel's existence relied on the United States and it is most likely that Donald Trump, who has been re-elected for a second term as POTUS, will defend and support Israel but he has verbally spoken out and said and ran his campaign behind the idea that he would end the war between Israel and the Palestinians/Muslims very quickly, but he said Hamas must be defeated, which means he could allow Israel to conduct a massive offensive that would result in an unacceptable number of civilian casualties that will hurt his popularity and approval ratings and his administrations legacy and trust with the people. He has to be able to be strong and deal with the Jews without fear but it is more plausible that he will play ball because he is almost 80 years old and serving his final term and just wants to go down as a great POTUS with a great legacy and will do whatever he believes will get him that. And somehow I think he will be talked into and convinced that he must support Israel to secure and cement his legacy as a historically positive world icon and American president. However, this time in his administration, allegedly, he has much more trustworthy people around him who will protect him from being mislead and manipulated as the Republican party after all these years have finally uniformly accepted him as their leader and their best chance at success in the future, as the people of the USA spoke very loudly with the landslide victory he won against democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. Israel remains only one of several main issues going into this new year and the future, as the Ukraine - Russia war continues and Biden has allowed long range missiles to be used by the Ukraine from the US for the first time which will escalate things, and the situation with China and their quest to gain complete control of Taiwan, as they continue to conduct military drills of them invading the country. It seems like it will happen in a matter of time.

Random Thoughts on State of the United States and War in Gaza Between Israel and Palestine

  I am watching now, after just watching Donald Trump be found guilty of 34 felonies after being POTUS from 2016-2020 and losing the 2020 election in a controversial event, leading to the Jan 6th event which the media and pop culture call "Storming the capital" or "The insurrection" and using words like "violent" which are all untrue, I saw it myself and I am here to document that that did not happen, people entered peacefully into the building, escorted by guards and police officers, and then a few people broke a part of a desk in the room and did some very minor cosmetic damage to the interior of the structure, and there was no riot considering there were so many people in one place at one time, they actually behaved very compliant. 

But now I am  watching this about Israel and Palestine trying to come to a cease fire agreement which will most likely be futile because the two powers truly hate each other and want to destroy each other with passion and it doesn't seem it can be solved any other way than massive bloodshed, which is happening, and has happened throughout the decades since 1947.  I believe the Jews are in control of the United States intellegencia and elite powers and thus they control most of the world and what happens to humanity and its trajectory.  The Israelis were attacked on October 7th 2023 and about 1200 people were killed.  since then, Israelisrael has carried out full scale air and missile attacks, bombings, and infantry taking territory of Palestine and forcing the population to move to very inadequate refugee camps and have to rely on imports from the US and other countries to survive.  They are being genocided by the state of Israel under Netanyahu, who in my opinion is trying to play the role of Adolf Hitler and have his time for the Jews to do some damage and have some glory in history but it really is just a pathetic manufactured charade because they were only established because of the help of the UN after the UK wanted nothing more to do with the state of Israel because it was essentially too much of a burden for them to deal with and worry about.  

My New Album is Now Available, All Streaming Platforms - alvalanker.com

 

                        

New album out, just released January 8th 2024, 10 new tracks and will be performing locally soon.  Also a lot of new music still being worked on for another album in the near future, I never stop writing or recording or playing so I plan to just keep putting material out as long as I live.  Any feedback is greatly appreciated and anyone who wants to collaborate or has any offers just contact me directly.  

LINKS TO ALBUM:

LINK TREE - https://linktr.ee/alvalanker 

OFFICIAL WEBSITE - https://alvalanker.com

APPLE MUSIC -  https://music.apple.com/us/artist/alvalanker/1403509237

SPOTIFY -  https://open.spotify.com/artist/12O6L9BEaefqiZ5eQ2XD9R

YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@alvalankerofficial

TWITTER -  https://twitter.com/bybbruce

SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/alvalanker/radiation

TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@alvalanker

TWITCH - http://www.twitch.tv/alvalanker

MERCH - https://alvalanker.com/merch

LinkBio: linknbio.com/alvalanker

KICK - https://kick.com/alvalanker

INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/alvalanker1/

DISCORD - https://discord.gg/tzycU3vf6r

SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/alvalanker/radiation

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/relicradiationmusic

AMAZON - https://www.amazon.com/Cordicidans-Explicit-Alvalanker/dp/B07F1CPTZQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1535385762&sr=8-1&keywords=alvalanker

New York Rangers 2023-24 Season Rant

 So far this season has turned out to be excellent and the Rangers have been first in the NHL in the standings for many days on and off as the Bruins and other teams keep fighting for the top spot in the league.  These are the current standings as of today:


Here is my assessment of what the Rangers have gone through with the coaching changes over the last several years and why they haven't won a Stanley Cup, despite having extremely successful regular seasons and 4 highly successful playoff runs including once Finals appearance which ended up as a loss to the Los Angeles Kings in 5 games, after the Rangers had lead by 2 goals in 4 of those 5 games and lost 3 of them which was their ultimate downfall in the series. 

Tom Renney  - Not one of the all time greatest coaches but definitely not a bad coach, he helped the Rangers end their 7 year playoff drought lead by Jaromir Jagr and the Czech line and rookie Henrik Lundqvist who emerged after starting goaltender Kevin Weekes went down early in the 2005-06 season with a lower body injury.  However, this team never got passed the 2nd round and did not have much young talent that lived up to expectations and the great veteran talent in Rucinsky, Straka and Nylander lead by Jagr was just not enough but they made the Rangers relevant again and brought them back into the playoff discussion. 

John Tortorella

 aka "Torts" - too much shot blocking, leading to injuries and banging players up, not quite  enough super star talent on defense or offense, and had issues with reporters such as the legendary Larry Brooks who is one of the most distinguished journalists who reports on NY Rangers hockey and was quite disrespectful to him.  This and his very tough, and being hard on players and not a "players coach" attitude and losing in a big upset to the NJ Devils in the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals when they were very much favored lead to the end of his tenure, but he has had success as coach of other teams and is a great coach to help build a young team up and teach them discipline and respect for the game. 

Alain Vigneault

aka "AV" - too much turtling after getting leads and then blowing the leads and losing the game, this is what he will be remembered for by Rangers fans, as I've talked to hundreds who all say this exact same thing.

David Quinn  - Was brought in mainly to help develop younger players bc he had great success at Boston College as a coach and was actually a great hockey coach, but maybe not ready for the NHL to be a cup winner just yet, he's still young.

Gerard Gallant - Hard to determine why he keeps getting fired but it must be something locker room related, inside the team and internal issues, because the performance on the ice was not an issue.  I enjoyed him as NY Rangers coach, one of the biggest complaints I constantly heard from Ranger fans was that he switched up the lines too often and did not allow the potential chemistry needed to flourish. Personally, I liked him.  But I am very happy having our new coach Peter Laviolette now who has won a Cup and been to the finals several times.  

Update November 30 2023 - Dark Times since 2020 but bigger Storm to Come Soon

 There is a skyrocketing rise in anti-Semitism in the world, Israel and Palestine are at war, Russia and Ukraine are at war, and Iran is threatening and the US is already pre-emptively sending ships and troops to areas surrounding the battle around the Gaza Strip.  We have a very controversial and very tight presidential race that will determine the trajectory of the future in one year from now.  It is going to be a very exciting and fruitful year, I hope. God bless us all. 

Advertising Strategies for Bands, Musicians, and Recording Artists to Make Money On Their Websites from Advertisers in 2023-24

I recently did some research along with ChatGPT and LawGPT just to see what information they had to offer that is up to date, not outdated, and is to the point.  Check out my site for my music/content https://alvalanker.com and https://alvalanker.com/merch to find all my links and information and my merch store and products.  I make the shirts myself, embroidered with the highest quality threads and linens.  New album released January 2024 out now, and new music and tour in the works for 2024. 

How can I get Advertisers to Advertise Their Products on My Website and Make Money? 

 how can i get advertisers to advertise their products and pay me for advertising their products on my website? I currently have almost 100 visitors and viewers per week. And my online presence is growing. I am a musician, a solo musician, I play guitar and other instruments and use software called DAW software like Ableton Live to record and mix and produce my music and CD Baby to release my music and get it on Spotify, youtube, apple music, itunes, and all other streaming music platforms. What kind of advertisers should I target and how can I go about this?

Monetizing your website by getting advertisers to pay you for advertising their products is a great way to generate income. Since you have a niche as a solo musician using DAW software and distributing your music on various platforms, you can target advertisers in the music and related industries. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to go about it:

• Build a Strong Online Presence: Continue to grow your online presence and audience. Having 100 visitors per week is a good start, but aim to increase this number by creating valuable and engaging content related to your music and music production.
  
  

• Identify Your Target Audience: Know your audience well. Understand their demographics, interests, and needs. This information will help you attract relevant advertisers.
  
  

• Create a Media Kit: Put together a professional media kit that includes information about your website's statistics (visitors, views, demographics), your niche (music and DAW software), and the benefits of advertising on your platform. Include details about your social media following and email list if you have them.
  
  

• Choose Relevant Advertisers: Identify companies and products that align with your audience's interests and your niche. Potential advertisers could include music equipment manufacturers, DAW software companies, instrument retailers, music production courses, and music streaming platforms.
  
  

• Reach Out to Advertisers: Contact potential advertisers via email or through their official websites. Introduce yourself and your website, explain the benefits of advertising with you, and provide your media kit. Emphasize how their products or services can reach a highly targeted audience through your platform.
  
  

• Offer Different Advertising Options: Create various advertising packages to accommodate different budgets and needs. Options may include banner ads, sponsored articles or reviews, social media promotions, or even product placements in your music videos or tutorials.
  
  

• Set Competitive Prices: Research industry standards and competitor rates to ensure your advertising prices are competitive and fair. You can start with lower rates initially and gradually increase them as your website's traffic and influence grow.

• Track Performance: Once you start running ads, track their performance and provide regular reports to your advertisers. Demonstrating the value of their investment is crucial to retaining advertisers and attracting new ones.
  
  

• Maintain Transparency and Quality: Maintain transparency with your audience by clearly marking sponsored content as such. Ensure that the products or services you promote align with your brand and are of high quality.
  
  

• Negotiate Contracts: Once you've attracted advertisers, negotiate contracts that outline the terms and conditions, including payment schedules and deliverables.

• Stay Compliant: Be aware of advertising regulations in your region (e.g., FTC guidelines in the U.S.) and ensure that you and your advertisers comply with them.
  
  

• Diversify Revenue Streams: While advertising can be a significant income source, consider diversifying your revenue streams by exploring other monetization options such as affiliate marketing, merchandise sales, and online courses or tutorials related to music production.

Remember that building relationships with advertisers may take time, so be patient and persistent. As your online presence continues to grow, you'll become more attractive to potential advertisers in the music industry.

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What exactly is "affiliate marketing" and how do I get into it and how can I profit from it as a guitar player and music composer and producer and with my clothing merchandise

Affiliate marketing is a performance-based marketing strategy where individuals or businesses (affiliates) promote products or services of other companies (merchants) and earn a commission for each sale or action generated through their marketing efforts. As a musician, composer, producer, and merchandise seller, you can participate in affiliate marketing to generate additional income. Here's how to get started and profit from it:

1. Choose Affiliate Programs:

• Identify affiliate programs that align with your niche and interests. For music-related products, you can look for affiliate programs from music equipment stores, instrument manufacturers, online music course providers, and clothing brands that offer merchandise related to music.

2. Join Affiliate Networks or Individual Programs:

• You can either join affiliate networks like Amazon Associates, ShareASale, or ClickBank, which have a wide range of affiliate programs, or you can directly apply to individual programs offered by specific companies.

3. Create Quality Content:

• Develop content on your website, blog, social media channels, or YouTube channel that promotes the products or services you're affiliated with. Content could include reviews, tutorials, how-to guides, or recommendations related to music equipment, software, instruments, or clothing.

4. Use Affiliate Links:

• When creating content, use unique affiliate links provided by the affiliate programs you've joined. These links track the traffic and sales generated through your promotional efforts.

5. Disclose Your Affiliate Relationships:

• It's important to be transparent with your audience. Clearly disclose that you may earn a commission if they make a purchase through your affiliate links. This transparency builds trust with your followers.

6. Promote Relevant Products:

• Focus on promoting products and services that are relevant to your audience. For example, as a guitar player and music composer, you could review and recommend specific guitars, music software, or sound equipment you use or believe in.

7. Optimize for SEO:

• Use search engine optimization (SEO) techniques to make your content more discoverable. This can help attract organic traffic to your affiliate content.

8. Build an Email List:

• Collect email addresses from your website visitors and use email marketing to promote affiliate products to your subscribers. Offer valuable content and exclusive deals to encourage sign-ups.

9. Track Performance:

• Regularly monitor the performance of your affiliate links and campaigns. Most affiliate programs provide analytics and reporting tools to help you track clicks, conversions, and earnings.

10. Experiment and Improve: - Continuously optimize your affiliate marketing strategy based on what works best for your audience. Experiment with different types of content, promotional techniques, and affiliate programs to maximize your earnings.

11. Comply with Affiliate Program Policies: - Familiarize yourself with the terms and conditions of the affiliate programs you join, and ensure that you adhere to their rules and policies to maintain a good affiliate relationship.

12. Diversify Your Income: - Consider promoting a mix of affiliate products along with your music merchandise to diversify your income streams and reach a broader audience.

Affiliate marketing can be a valuable source of income for musicians and content creators. The key is to provide genuine recommendations and value to your audience while promoting products or services that resonate with your niche and brand. Over time, with consistent effort and quality content, you can profit from affiliate marketing in addition to your music and merchandise sales.