When Noel Gallagher heard about the AI generated Oasis album created by a team of developers at UK start-up Sodacake, he was absolutely disgusted. In an interview with The Sun, the former Oasis guitarist and songwriter said:
"If you're struggling for ideas, then what's the point? The whole thing about music is to create something from nothing. It's supposed to be an artistic expression, not a bloody science experiment."
As someone who came up in the pre-digital age of music, Gallagher is deeply suspicious of anything that smacks of technology getting in the way of the creative process. But is he right to be so dismissive of AI-generated music?
There have been several experiments in AI-generated music in recent years, and the results have been mixed. Some examples:
- Amper Music - a music production platform that uses AI to generate royalty-free music tracks for use in commercials, videos, and films. The company claims that its technology can create a complete track in seconds, using parameters set by the user.
- The Flow Machines Project - a research initiative led by François Pachet, director of the Spotify Creator Technology Research Lab. The project has created several AI-generated pop songs, including "Daddy's Car," a collaboration between AI and singer-songwriter Benoît Carré.
- Bot Dylan - a Twitter bot created by developer Ross Goodwin that generates new Bob Dylan lyrics every hour. The bot uses recurrent neural networks trained on Dylan's lyrics to create new verses that follow the same style and structure of Dylan's own work.
While these examples show that AI-generated music can be impressive and even entertaining, they also highlight some of the limitations of the technology. For one thing, AI-generated music still relies heavily on human input, whether it's in the form of initial parameters set by the user or in the training data that the AI uses to learn about music.
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Noel Gallagher may be Disgusted by AI Generated Oasis Album Futurism, but should we be?
and Practical Tips
As a musician and AI enthusiast, I've had my fair share of experience with AI-generated music. One of the things that I've learned is that AI can be a useful tool for generating new ideas and exploring uncharted musical territory. For example, I've used AI algorithms to create generative ambient music that evolves over time, creating a unique listening experience every time it's played.
On the other hand, I've also found that AI-generated music can sometimes feel sterile and lacking in emotion or soul. This is partly because AI is still limited in its ability to understand the complex nuances of musical expression, such as the emotional impact of a particular chord progression or melody.
So, if you're interested in exploring AI-generated music, here are some tips to keep in mind:
- Think of AI as a tool, not a replacement for human creativity.
- Experiment with different AI algorithms and parameters to find a sound that you like.
- Don't be afraid to mix AI-generated and human-created music to create hybrid tracks.
- Remember that AI-generated music is still a relatively new field, and there is plenty of room for experimentation and innovation.
- AI-generated music can be impressive and entertaining, but it still relies heavily on human input.
- AI can be a useful tool for generating new ideas and exploring uncharted musical territory.
- If you're interested in exploring AI-generated music, think of it as a tool, experiment with different algorithms, and don't be afraid to mix AI and human creativity.
Curated by Team Akash.Mittal.Blog
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