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Title: The Beatles’ AI-Enhanced ‘Final’ Song Spurs Debate on the Future of Music
The long-awaited release of The Beatles’ reportedly final song has sparked discussions about the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in the music industry. Earlier this year, ex-Beatle Paul McCartney revealed that the mysterious track was made possible with the help of AI. However, he clarified that AI was used to clean up and edit an unfinished John Lennon demo from 1979, not to artificially create new content.
The timing of the song’s release adds to the ongoing conversation about whether AI will eventually replace creative professionals like writers, actors, and musicians. Hollywood is currently grappling with this issue, and the music industry is now faced with concerns about AI-generated music.
Recently, a song titled Everybody But You has been causing a stir on social media platforms. When listening to the track, it is hard to deny the resemblance to a John Lennon song. However, the song was not entirely generated by AI. The person behind the creation wrote and sang the song but enlisted the help of AI to alter their voice to sound like Lennon’s. The result is a fascinating mix that blurs the line between human creativity and AI assistance.
AI’s impact on music has predominantly focused on generating songs from scratch by rearranging inputs without a true creative spirit. However, the aforementioned track raises different questions. While some people have dismissed AI’s ability to create decent music, this particular song remains reasonably good, with traces of Lennon’s distinct accent audible in places. It sounds solid, which becomes problematic for some.
Critics argue that utilizing the voices of legendary artists like John Lennon to artificially perform and promote songs poses a threat to the music industry’s core purpose. Additionally, they voice concern for the surviving family members who may see their loved ones’ legacies exploited for profit.
However, it is essential to consider the context. The person in charge of the Everybody But You track explicitly stated that they wrote it themselves. This raises the question of whether it is truly wrong to utilize AI in this manner. If artists like Drake produce music that an AI can easily replicate and make sound authentic, it reflects on the artist’s originality. The era of generative AI emphasizes the significance of uniqueness more than ever before. If artists churn out commoditized music that dominates the current charts, the rise of AI should come as no surprise.
The music industry has often found itself caught off guard by advancing technology, as seen during Napster’s emergence. Now, it faces a similar predicament with AI. Rather than pointing fingers, the industry should reflect on its content and embrace the importance of artistic originality.
In conclusion, The Beatles’ AI-enhanced track opens up discussions about the role of AI in the music industry. While some believe AI’s involvement threatens the essence of creativity and artistic integrity, others argue that it exposes the lack of originality in certain popular music. As the industry grapples with these implications, it must adapt and prioritize the value of uniqueness to stay ahead in a rapidly changing landscape.
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