New Beatles Song with AI-Purified John Lennon Vocals Released After 45 Years
A long-awaited new Beatles song featuring the complete Fab Four is set to be released, 45 years after John Lennon began writing it. Entitled Now And Then, the track will showcase the band’s timeless talent and will be unveiled on BBC radio, Spotify, and Apple Music. Fans can also get their hands on a CD or vinyl copy from Friday.
The remarkable story behind this release dates back to 1980 when Lennon recorded a demo of the song with piano and vocals at his New York home, just two years before his tragic death. In 1995, fellow band members Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr worked on the unfinished track as part of a Beatles retrospective project. However, due to technical difficulties with using Lennon’s vocals from the original tape, the song remained incomplete.
Fast forward to the present day, and the song’s completion has been made possible through the use of artificial intelligence. The legendary director Peter Jackson, known for his work on the massive Beatles documentary Get Back, utilized AI software to isolate Lennon’s voice on Now And Then. This groundbreaking technology removed background noise and enhanced the sound quality, allowing for the song’s final production.
Musical enthusiasts and Beatles aficionados alike have eagerly awaited the release of this last Beatles song. The track not only serves as a testament to the band’s enduring legacy but also highlights the creative prowess of Lennon and the collaborative effort of McCartney, Harrison, and Starr.
We were able to take John’s voice and get it pure through this AI, so that then we could mix the record as you would normally do. It gives you some sort of leeway, explained McCartney earlier this year, emphasizing the significance of the AI technology in preserving Lennon’s vocals.
Although George Harrison passed away in 2001, his contribution to the song will be witnessed through the rhythm guitar sections he recorded during the 1995 project. This final Beatles collaboration encapsulates the band’s musical evolution and serves as a poignant tribute to the talent and creativity of one of the greatest bands in history.
As excitement builds for the release of Now And Then, fans from all corners of the globe eagerly anticipate the chance to experience new music from the iconic Beatles. This unprecedented use of AI technology to resurrect the vocals of John Lennon illustrates the potential for innovation within the realm of music production.
