The final Beatles song is set to be released this year, thanks to the help of AI technology. Paul McCartney received a demo tape from Lennon’s widow, Yoko Ono, in 1994, which featured several songs Lennon had recorded prior to his murder in 1980. One of the songs, however, was never released due to poor quality and persistent background buzz. The surviving Beatles attempted to record it in the mid-1990s, but the song still had issues. After teaming up with Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson for The Beatles: Get Back, McCartney was inspired to use AI to try and salvage the track.
The AI program helped to separate Lennon’s vocals from the background noise, resulting in a clean version of the song. McCartney admitted to his wariness of AI, but he hopes that this project will show that AI can be used to enhance human creativity. Dr. Martin Clancy, an AI expert and musician, commented that this was a prime example of how AI should be used.
While the release date for the final Beatles song is yet to be announced, fans of the iconic band are eagerly anticipating its arrival. The news has generated excitement among music lovers and interest from those in the AI community. Although there are concerns about AI, projects like this one show how technology can be harnessed to enhance human creativity. McCartney is open to exploring the possibilities of AI further, although he also acknowledges that caution is needed when using it. As for the final Beatles song, fans eagerly await its debut, with many hoping that it will be a fitting tribute to the band’s legendary career.
