Timeless Moment: The Impressive Final Melody of The Beatles Echoes
The Beatles, one of the most iconic bands in music history, are set to release a "final" song titled "Now And Then." This long-awaited release marks an important milestone at the intersection of AI and music.
John Lennon's voice for the song was recreated using AI technology that separated and isolated his vocal track from an old demo recording. This innovative approach allows the surviving Beatles, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, to bring Lennon's voice to the forefront without artificially generating new singing.
The AI program, originally developed by filmmaker Peter Jackson to create isolated soundtracks for The Beatles' "Get Back" documentary, was used to clean up and isolate Lennon's original vocals from a cassette demo. The technology was instructed to distinguish Lennon's voice from the guitar and other sounds on the original tape, effectively extracting just the vocal.
A team of musicians, engineers, and AI experts collaborated to bring John Lennon's voice back to life through AI. The AI systems relied on deep learning algorithms and neural networks to analyze large amounts of audio data and generate a precise replica of Lennon's voice. The collaboration between human expertise and AI technology was essential in perfecting Lennon's voice.
The song, "Now and Then," was started by John Lennon in 1978 but remained incomplete due to his untimely death. The release of this song is a symbol of the enduring influence of the Beatles and their commitment to realizing their artistic vision.
The use of AI in music production allows musicians to collaborate with artists from past generations and breathe new life into unfinished works. The AI-enhanced vocals from Lennon's 1978 demo are the only Beatles song featuring all four voices - Lennon (via a demo), McCartney, Starr, and Harrison's 1995 parts - released decades after their breakup.
The Beatles' final single, "Now And Then," is expected to be released later this year. The song was presented as a double A-side with "Love Me Do" upon its release, making it a significant addition to The Beatles' discography. The release of "Now and Then" serves as a reminder of music's enduring impact and the enduring spirit of artistic collaboration.
[1] The Guardian. (2021). The Beatles' final song, 'Now and Then', features AI-recreated John Lennon vocals. [online] Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/mar/26/the-beatles-final-song-now-and-then-features-ai-recreated-john-lennon-vocals
[2] BBC News. (2021). The Beatles' final song 'Now and Then' features AI-recreated John Lennon vocals. [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-56650776
[3] Variety. (2021). The Beatles' Final Song 'Now and Then' Features AI-Recreated John Lennon Vocals. [online] Available at: https://variety.com/2021/music/news/the-beatles-final-song-now-and-then-features-ai-recreated-john-lennon-vocals-1234936103/
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