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title: "Making a Song with GrimesAI (AI Vocals)"

description: "Let's make a song using only AI tools: ChatGPT for lyrics, Splice AI for instrumentation, GrimesAI for vocals. Why? Because the best way to understand the hype (and weaknesses) of these tools... is to use it. This is just one part in a multi-part exploration of generative AI and its impact on music creation, the value of music, and the fate of the universe (I mean kinda)."

status: complete

date: 2023-07-25

kind: solo

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listenUrl: "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovemusicmore/episodes/Making-a-Song-with-GrimesAI-AI-Vocals-e27b0nh"
appleUrl: "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-a-song-with-grimesai-ai-vocals/id1567355195?i=1000622268798&uo=4"
spotifyUrl: "https://open.spotify.com/episode/2GhnHuWVeTOlFhIsefVIuz"

topicsDiscussed:
  - "AI"
  - "Singing and vocals"
  - "Collaboration"
  - "Philosophy"
  - "Creativity"
  - "ChatGPT for Lyrics"
  - "Future of Music Technology"
  - "Emotional Impact of Music"

hostNote: |
  In this episode, I embark on a hands-on exploration of artificial intelligence in music creation. By crafting a song using AI tools: ChatGPT for lyrics, Splice AI for instrumentation, and GrimesAI for vocals — I give listeners a firsthand look at the strengths and weaknesses of these technologies. This episode is not only about the song-making process; it's also a reflection on how AI is transforming the music landscape and what that means for artists.
  
  I encourage you to consider the philosophical implications of using AI in music. Are we losing the emotional depth and cultural significance that makes music truly special? I unpack these complex questions while building something real.

selectedMoments:
  - label: "The Call to Experiment with AI"
    startSec: 0
    note: "I introduce the experiment with AI tools, setting the stage for a hands-on exploration."
  - label: "Questions About Identity and AI"
    startSec: 84
    note: "I reflect on the deeper implications of AI and identity, sparking philosophical questions."
  - label: "Collaboration with AI"
    startSec: 770
    note: "I discuss the collaboration between myself and the AI tools in creating music."
  - label: "Musical Connection through Tools"
    startSec: 225
    note: "I elaborate on the synergy between humans and their tools in music creation."
  - label: "Exploring AI Vocal Technology"
    startSec: 502
    note: "An overview of how GrimesAI functions as a voice-changer to modify my vocal inputs."
  - label: "Making a Disco Beat"
    startSec: 675
    note: "I explain the process of creating a beat using Splice's AI-assisted library."

excerptQuotes:
  - text: "But I think that we're kind of missing the point, maybe the why of it all... Have we thought this through all the way? No, absolutely not."
    startSec: 47
    reviewed: true
  - text: "When you actually start using this stuff, I'll show you an example... There is a missing breath, that I just think the concept is off."
    startSec: 138
    reviewed: true
  - text: "The genius of what this GrimesAI stuff is, it's not Vocaloid... It maintains my vibrato, my articulation, my internal breath."
    startSec: 510
    reviewed: true
  - text: "What Splice does is they pay musicians to record little loops, and the magic of where they're going is... it's outsourcing a bunch of different producers to build beats."
    startSec: 631
    reviewed: true
  - text: "This is a collaboration with my tool and myself... It's got an interesting vibe but again this is a bunch of different musicians that are all kind of coming together into an AI-led vision."
    startSec: 776
    reviewed: true
  - text: "I want to have that time to dig into that in the next podcast because I do think that there is sympathy there; there's some sort of energy between the two."
    startSec: 1039
    reviewed: true

faq:
  - question: "What AI tools did you use to create a song in this episode?"
    answer: "I used ChatGPT for lyrics, Splice AI for instrumentation, and GrimesAI for vocals."
  - question: "What are the main philosophical questions raised about AI in music?"
    answer: "I discuss the implications of identity and emotional depth in music as AI takes a more central role in the creative process."
  - question: "How does GrimesAI work in generating vocals?"
    answer: "GrimesAI functions as a voice-changer, allowing my voice to take on the characteristics of Grimes' vocals while maintaining my original vocal traits."

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