The Curious Case of AI-generated Music: A Lighthearted Look at Voice Cloning and Our Questionable Music Preferences

There I was, enjoying my morning coffee, when I discovered the newest internet craze — an AI-generated track boasting the “cloned” voices of pop icons Drake and The Weeknd. I couldn’t help but chuckle while listening, picturing these two artists’ reactions to their digital alter egos serenading listeners. But behind the amusement, a nagging question remained: is this the path we’re taking with music, and is it truly what we desire?

Firstly, let’s discuss the music itself. Sure, the background track was created by artificial intelligence, but the voices? Those were likely shaped using the open-source voice cloning project Uberduck, and then further refined by a talented ghostwriter with a knack for adjusting cloned voice material. The outcome? A catchy tune that might cause you to doubt whether it’s genuinely “fully AI-generated” or merely another instance of how eerily alike some modern music can be. It’s as if a machine could produce the ideal beat to captivate millions of listeners. Amusing? Definitely. Mildly unsettling? You bet.

Now, let’s delve into the complex issue of voice cloning. If you thought finding a unique-sounding song on the radio was challenging, picture a world where your favorite artist’s voice can be copied and pasted onto any track. Suddenly, we’re swamped with “new” music from musicians who didn’t even realize they were in the recording studio. It’s like an episode of the Twilight Zone where everyone’s a musician, but no one’s actually creating music.

Envision a future where an artist doesn’t record tracks anymore. Instead, they merely record a style with their voice, which is then utilized in “new” songs. It’s a brave new world filled with infinite possibilities and potentially spiritless tunes.

So, here’s the million-dollar question: is this the musical future we desire?

Should we be satisfied with AI-generated music and cloned musicians, or should we demand something more genuine, more human? Is this the apex of creativity that we cannot duplicate, or are we merely opting to accept the easy, predictable route?

As you hum along to the latest AI-generated hit or marvel at the voice-cloning technology that enables it, pause for a moment to consider what it signifies for our musical landscape. Are we sacrificing something invaluable in the quest for ease and imitation, or are we simply witnessing the dawn of a new era in music — one that challenges us to reconsider our understanding of artistry and authenticity?

I leave you with this thought to contemplate:

If we can effortlessly recreate the music we adore with AI and voice cloning assistance, is it time for us to reevaluate our preferences and seek out the truly distinctive and inspiring tunes that remind us of the splendor and intricacy of human expression?

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Barnier Geerling

CEO | DAISYS
Voicing the Future Now
www.daisys.ai