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Future Of Music

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music2 years ago

"Unveiling Unprecedented Musical Instruments: A Sight and Sound Sensation"

The Guthman Competition at Georgia Tech’s Department of Music has unveiled 10 finalists for its 2024 event, showcasing a diverse array of innovative and bizarre musical instruments. These instruments, including the Bone Conductive Instrument and the Circle Guitar, aim to redefine the future of music by prioritizing accessibility and unique sonic possibilities. The competition, which has a history of producing commercially viable products and niche tools for professionals, will award $10,000 in prizes to the winners.

music2 years ago

"Top Music Picks of 2023: Albums, Songs, and Rock Hits"

The FADER has released its list of the 50 best albums of 2023, featuring a diverse range of artists and genres. The list showcases the creativity and unpredictability of human-made music, in contrast to the AI-generated images of food and deep-fake music that have emerged this year. The albums on the list represent a future of music that is alive, thrilling, and crafted by human minds.

musictech2 years ago

The Beatles' 'Now and Then': AI, Critics, Closure, and a Peter Jackson-Directed Video

The Beatles' newly released recording, "Now and Then," has a music video that incorporates artificial intelligence (AI) technology to blend archival footage of the band with current shots of surviving members Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. The video has received mixed reactions, with some finding it unsettling to see the departed Beatles interacting with their younger selves. The use of AI in music is becoming more prevalent, with AI being used to clean up audio recordings and even mimic the voices of artists like Drake and the Weeknd. The involvement of big names like the Beatles and the Grammy Awards in AI music raises questions about the future of the industry and the need for fair compensation and permissions for artists. Despite concerns, the surviving Beatles and their families have embraced the use of AI technology in preserving and enhancing their music.

technology2 years ago

The Beatles' 'Now and Then': AI Assistance and a Poignant Farewell

The Beatles' last song, "Now and Then," has been released with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). The song, written and sung by John Lennon shortly before his death in 1980, was recorded on a boombox and later received by Paul McCartney. AI was used to clean up the sound and separate Lennon's vocals from the background noise. This use of AI in music is becoming more common, with artists like Grimes and Holly Herndon exploring its possibilities. However, the involvement of AI in music creation and the potential impact on artists' control and revenue is a topic of debate.

music2 years ago

Grammys' Stance on AI-Generated Music

The Recording Academy will consider music with limited AI-generated voices or instrumentation for award recognition, but only honor songs written and performed "mostly by a human." The CEO acknowledged that AI would upend the music industry and discussed how the Recording Academy can play a role in the future of AI in music. The decision means that AI-generated songs like the fake Drake/The Weeknd song "Heart on My Sleeve" or fake Frank Ocean tracks wouldn't be eligible for a Grammy.