The Beatles launched what they’re calling their “last song” on Nov. 2, that includes vocal tracks of the late John Lennon developed with the help of synthetic intelligence (AI).
“Now and Then” was launched by Universal Music Group, one of many world’s main music firms, and was accompanied by a brief documentary detailing how the observe was created utilizing new applied sciences.
The video explains how director Peter Jackson developed software program whereas engaged on his complete Beatles documentary, “Get Back,” that allowed the crew to uncouple Lennon’s vocals from his piano half within the authentic cassette tape recording of “Now and Then” from the late Nineteen Seventies that he initially made as a demo.
“[We developed] a technology which allows us to take any soundtrack and split all the different components into separate tracks based on machine learning.”
In a separate interview, the observe’s co-producer Giles Martin explained that AI may be taught to acknowledge voices:
“So if you and I have a conversation and we’re in a crowded room and there’s a piano playing in the background, we can teach the AI what the sound of your voice, the sound of my voice, and it can extract those voices.”
Paul McCartney, one of many 4 authentic Beatles members, stated that after they heard of Jackson’s new expertise, they “better send John’s voice to them off the original cassette.”
Thus, the brand new observe obtained off the bottom with a little bit help from AI. John Lennon’s son Sean Ono Lennon commented within the video that his dad “would’ve loved that because he was never shy to experiment with recording technology.”
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McCartney echoed the sentiment, saying:
“To still be working on Beatles music in 2023… wow. We’re actually messing around with state-of-the-art technology, which is something the Beatles would’ve been very interested in.”
Along with John Lennon, the observe options the 2 remaining members of the Beatles — McCartney and Ringo Starr — and the late George Harrison.
In response to McCartney’s publish on X (previously Twitter), followers called the brand new observe “beautiful” and a “work of art and perfect way to end the discography.” One fan even said they hope AI will help make a “Beatles live hologram concert on stage” for many who missed the chance to see them dwell.
However, there has already been mumbling from others about using AI and the “fake” Beatles music.
In a latest survey of musicians performed by music studio home Pirate, 53% of respondents stated they’ve “concerns about how their audience might perceive music created with the assistance of AI.”
The survey additionally inquired into why musicians have been reluctant to make use of AI, with 58% reporting that “loss of authenticity” was the first concern.
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