Universal Music Group released the Beatles’ final track “Now and Then,” which features AI-reconstructed vocals by John Lennon. The release is accompanied by a documentary that showcases the technology behind the production. The documentary reveals how Peter Jackson developed software to isolate Lennon’s voice from a demo recording on a cassette tape from the 1970s. AI was instrumental in extracting vocal tracks from old recordings. The use of AI in music production has sparked a divide in the music community, with concerns raised about audience perception and authenticity. This milestone highlights the intersection of AI and creativity in the music industry.
AI-assisted final Beatles track, “Now and Then,” is released
Universal Music Group has recently released a new Beatles song called “Now and Then,” featuring vocals from the late John Lennon that have been reconstructed using AI technology. A companion documentary has also been unveiled, showcasing the process behind the track’s production.
During the production of the Beatles documentary “Get Back,” filmmaker Peter Jackson developed software that could isolate Lennon’s voice from a demo recording on a cassette tape from the 1970s. This technology, based on machine learning, allows for the separation of different components in any soundtrack.
The co-producer of the track, Giles Martin, mentioned in an interview that AI is capable of extracting individual voices from recordings, even in crowded environments with background noise. John Lennon’s son, Sean Ono Lennon, expressed that his father would have loved this technology, as he was always open to experimenting with recording techniques.
Sir Paul McCartney, in an interview on BBC Radio 4’s “Today” program, explained that the AI process involved separating Lennon’s vocals from a 1978 demo track. By manipulating sound wave data, AI has created a cleaner and more distinct version of Lennon’s vocals, creating a harmonious blend with McCartney’s live performance.
This milestone in music technology not only celebrates the Beatles’ influence but also sparks a conversation about the future intersection of AI and creativity in the music industry. AI has the potential to redefine the way we work and stay competitive.
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