1983… (A Merman I Should Turn to Be)
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"1983… (A Merman I Should Turn to Be)" is an expansive, psychedelic rock composition by Jimi Hendrix noted for its experimental studio techniques and immersive, aquatic-themed soundscape.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| 1983… (A Merman I Should Turn to Be) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T4454424 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: 1983… (A Merman I Should Turn to Be) Context triple: [Electric Ladyland, hasPart, 1983… (A Merman I Should Turn to Be)]
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A.
Madman Across the Water
Madman Across the Water is a 1971 studio album by Elton John, known for its richly orchestrated rock sound and the classic track "Tiny Dancer."
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B.
The Sukiyaki Syndrome
The Sukiyaki Syndrome is a comedic work by Swedish entertainer Povel Ramel, known for its playful wordplay and satirical humor.
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C.
It's a Man's Man's Man's World
"It's a Man's Man's Man's World" is a 1966 soul ballad by James Brown, renowned for its powerful vocals, orchestral arrangement, and commentary on gender roles and male dominance in society.
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D.
Same Old Man
"Same Old Man" is a song by Joanna Newsom from her 2010 album *Have One on Me*, known for its intricate lyrics and distinctive harp-driven folk sound.
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E.
The Bye Bye Man
The Bye Bye Man is a 2017 American supernatural horror film about a malevolent entity whose power grows when people speak or even think his name.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: 1983… (A Merman I Should Turn to Be) Target entity description: "1983… (A Merman I Should Turn to Be)" is an expansive, psychedelic rock composition by Jimi Hendrix noted for its experimental studio techniques and immersive, aquatic-themed soundscape.
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A.
Madman Across the Water
Madman Across the Water is a 1971 studio album by Elton John, known for its richly orchestrated rock sound and the classic track "Tiny Dancer."
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B.
The Sukiyaki Syndrome
The Sukiyaki Syndrome is a comedic work by Swedish entertainer Povel Ramel, known for its playful wordplay and satirical humor.
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C.
It's a Man's Man's Man's World
"It's a Man's Man's Man's World" is a 1966 soul ballad by James Brown, renowned for its powerful vocals, orchestral arrangement, and commentary on gender roles and male dominance in society.
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D.
Same Old Man
"Same Old Man" is a song by Joanna Newsom from her 2010 album *Have One on Me*, known for its intricate lyrics and distinctive harp-driven folk sound.
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E.
The Bye Bye Man
The Bye Bye Man is a 2017 American supernatural horror film about a malevolent entity whose power grows when people speak or even think his name.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
psychedelic rock song
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rock composition ⓘ song ⓘ |
| album | Electric Ladyland NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| albumArtist | The Jimi Hendrix Experience NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| artist | Jimi Hendrix NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| composer | Jimi Hendrix NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
ⓘ
surface form:
United States
|
| criticalReception | often cited as one of Hendrix’s most ambitious studio works ⓘ |
| era | late 1960s rock ⓘ |
| featuresInstrument |
bass guitar
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drums ⓘ electric guitar ⓘ flute ⓘ percussion ⓘ sound effects ⓘ |
| followsOnAlbum | Rainy Day, Dream Away NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre |
experimental rock
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psychedelic rock ⓘ |
| hasPart | Moon, Turn the Tides…Gently Gently Away NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasTitle | 1983… (A Merman I Should Turn to Be) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| includedIn | Jimi Hendrix discography NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| lengthApprox | 13 minutes ⓘ |
| lyricist | Jimi Hendrix NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor |
aquatic-themed atmosphere
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experimental studio techniques ⓘ psychedelic soundscape ⓘ |
| partOf | Electric Ladyland NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| performer | The Jimi Hendrix Experience NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| precedesOnAlbum | Moon, Turn the Tides…Gently Gently Away NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| producer |
Chas Chandler
NERFINISHED
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Eddie Kramer NERFINISHED ⓘ Jimi Hendrix NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| recordLabel |
Reprise Records
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Track Records NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| releaseYear | 1968 ⓘ |
| theme |
escape from war
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transformation into a merman ⓘ underwater world ⓘ |
| trackPositionOnAlbum | side three ⓘ |
| usesTechnique |
backwards effects
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phasing ⓘ reverb and echo processing ⓘ stereo panning ⓘ tape manipulation ⓘ |
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: 1983… (A Merman I Should Turn to Be) Description of subject: "1983… (A Merman I Should Turn to Be)" is an expansive, psychedelic rock composition by Jimi Hendrix noted for its experimental studio techniques and immersive, aquatic-themed soundscape.
Referenced by (1)
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