Will AI kill music or bring forth a creative revolution
February 1, 2024 – 1:39 AM PST
GDANSK/LONDON (Reuters) – Inside a recording room at Queen Mary University of London, a group of researchers are pushing the boundaries of music with their innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI).
Andrea Martonelli and Max Graf, along with a team of over 30 doctoral students led by Dr. Mathieu Barthet, a senior lecturer in Digital Media, are exploring the realm of computational creativity and generative AI. Together, they have created a futuristic studio where music and cutting-edge technology collide.
“It’s like stepping into an extended reality, XR, that expands the physical world we live in,” Graf explained to Reuters, while showcasing his virtual instrument called “Netz”.
Netz is played using an augmented-reality headset that tracks gestures to produce corresponding musical outputs, such as notes or chords.
Martonelli, on the other hand, plays the “HITar”, an advanced guitar equipped with AI sensors that interpret his movements to generate drum and synthesizer sounds.
While AI has been present in music-making since the 1950s, recent groundbreaking advancements in generative AI have sparked debates within the industry. Robots are now creating music and gaining popularity as digital pop stars.
Generative AI, popularized by the ChatGPT language system, has the ability to create original sounds, lyrics, or even entire songs on its own. However, many artists prefer to use simpler AI tools to enhance their sound.
UK alternative rock singer-songwriter YUNGBLUD believes that AI could take his music ”in another direction”. However, some musicians express concerns that the technology may go too far.
“If I need AI to help me write a song, especially if it’s meant to imitate my style, that’s not cool,” said Amy Love from the alternative rock duo Nova Twins. She also criticized the use of artificially generated voices, particularly those of deceased artists.
In November, the Beatles released “Now and Then”, their supposed final song featuring the voice of John Lennon, which was recreated using AI from an old recording. Warner Music announced a partnership with the estate of the late French singer Edith Piaf to recreate her voice using AI.
While labels and streaming companies are eager to market this technology, many experts raise concerns about the legal and ethical implications of AI in music.
“Unregulated development could jeopardize the potential of generative AI,” warned Abbas Lightwalla, director of global legal policy at the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).
However, regulations surrounding generative AI are still in their early stages.
“I believe AI can play a role in the music production process, as long as it is guided in the right way and musicians retain a certain level of control,” said Dr. Barthet. “But there may be situations where AI-generated music opens up new possibilities in yet-to-be-discovered virtual worlds.”
Reporting by Alessandro Parodi, Olivier Sorgho and Matthew Stock; additional reporting by Sarah Mills; Editing by Angus MacSwan
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What innovative technologies are being explored at the futuristic studio where music and cutting-edge technology collide?
Title>The Future of Music: Exploring the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Creativity
February 1, 2024 – 1:39 AM PST
GDANSK/LONDON (Reuters) – Inside a recording room at Queen Mary University of London, a group of researchers are pushing the boundaries of music with their innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI).
Andrea Martonelli and Max Graf, along with a team of over 30 doctoral students led by Dr. Mathieu Barthet, a senior lecturer in Digital Media, are exploring the realm of computational creativity and generative AI. Together, they have created a futuristic studio where music and cutting-edge technology collide.
“It’s like stepping into an extended reality, XR, that expands the physical world we live in,” Graf explained to Reuters, while showcasing his virtual instrument called “Netz”.
Netz is played using an augmented-reality headset that tracks gestures to produce corresponding musical outputs, such as notes or chords.
Martonelli, on the other hand, plays the “HITar”, an advanced guitar equipped with AI sensors that interpret his movements to generate drum and synthesizer sounds.
While AI has been present in music-making since the 1950s, recent groundbreaking advancements in generative AI have sparked debates within the industry. Robots are now creating music and gaining popularity as digital pop stars.
Generative AI, popularized by the ChatGPT language system, has the ability to create original sounds, lyrics, or even entire songs on its own. However, many artists prefer to use simpler AI tools to enhance their sound.
UK alternative rock singer-songwriter YUNGBLUD believes that AI could take his music ”in another direction”. However, some musicians express concerns that the technology may go too far.
“If I need AI to help me write a song, especially if it’s meant to imitate my style, that’s not cool,” said Amy Love from the alternative rock duo Nova Twins. She also criticized the use of artificially generated voices, particularly those of deceased artists.
In November, the Beatles released ”Now and Then”, their supposed final song featuring the voice of John Lennon, which was recreated using AI from an old recording. Warner Music announced a partnership with the estate of the late French singer Edith Piaf to recreate her voice using AI.
While labels and streaming companies are eager to market this technology, many experts raise concerns about the legal and ethical implications of AI in music.
“Unregulated development could jeopardize the potential of generative AI,” warned Abbas Lightwalla, director of global legal policy at the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).
However, regulations surrounding generative AI are still in their early stages.
“I believe AI can play a role in the music production process, as long as it is guided in the right way and musicians retain a certain level of control,” said Dr. Barthet. “But there may be situations where AI-generated music opens up new possibilities in yet-to-be-discovered virtual worlds.”
Reporting by Alessandro Parodi, Olivier Sorgho and Matthew Stock; additional reporting by Sarah Mills; Editing by Angus MacSwan
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