Category: Music
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Fireside Chat: Music and AI, Part 5: Hungry Eyes on Charing Cross: AI Composition in Action
In this final episode of our music and AI series, you’ll witness the AI attempt to bring all our preparation together and generate the song “Hungry Eyes on Charing Cross!” We’ll put the AI music generator to the test, evaluating its ability to follow complex instructions and capture the essence of chamber choir music. Join…
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Fireside Chat: Music and AI, Part 4: Teaching AI to Write Lyrics: A Deep Dive into Chamber Choir Music
In today’s episode, we roll up our sleeves and dive into the fascinating world of AI lyric generation! You’ll witness a step-by-step process of teaching AI to write lyrics for a chamber choir piece, a unique challenge even for the most advanced models. We’ll use Google’s AI tools to generate lyrics, refine them based on…
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Fireside Chat: Music and AI, Part 3: The Ethics of AI Music: Consent and the Future of Musicians
In today’s episode, we dive into the ethical dilemmas surrounding AI music. You’ll join a critical discussion about consent in the digital age, exploring how AI challenges traditional notions of ownership and attribution in music creation. We’ll also discuss the future of musicians in a world where AI can generate music on demand, exploring potential…
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Fireside Chat: Music and AI, Part 2: The Human Touch: Imperfections and Intent
In today’s episode, we’re continuing our exploration of music and AI with composer Ruby King. You’ll listen to more AI-generated compositions and uncover the surprising ways AI interprets and replicates musical styles. We’ll discuss the concept of “human touch” in music and how AI attempts to capture those subtle nuances. Tune in to discover the…
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Fireside Chat: Music and AI, Part 1: Defining Music in the Age of AI
In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the world of music and AI. You’ll join me and composer Ruby King for a fascinating discussion about what music is in the age of artificial intelligence. You’ll learn what makes music “good” and explore the capabilities of AI in creating it. Tune in to discover how AI…
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You Ask, I Answer: AI Music Collaborations and Copyright?
In today’s episode, we discuss the intersection of AI and intellectual property rights. You’ll discover the legal nuances of using AI to draft text and images. You’ll learn how to avoid copyright pitfalls and protect your ownership of your unique creations. Tune in for this informative discussion! DISCLAIMER: I am not a lawyer and I…
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You Ask, I Answer: Sources of Music for Podcasts?
Jenna asks, “Where are some good sources of music for your podcast?” Let’s talk licensing for a bit. Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. First, there are two sets of rights you have to know. Performance rights give you the right to use the music itself, to use its copyright. Mechanical rights give you the…
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How to Use Your Music To Find Your Inner Superheroes
In the martial arts, we spend a lot of time learning how to face and deal with difficult situations, dangerous enemies, and unpredictable challenges. However, the worst, most dangerous enemies we often face are ourselves. We get in our own way. We sabotage ourselves. We make things more difficult than they have to be. We…
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The 5 song playlist for tough times
We live in challenging times. There are so many opportunities for us to make ourselves sick with worry, so many ways to fill our days, nights, and Facebook feeds with anguish. Some of the worry is vicarious, and some of it is incredibly personal and firsthand. All that anxiety takes a tremendous toll on ourselves,…
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If you’re going to start with the Christmas music already…
… may as well be the good stuff. One of my favorites, Sarah McLachlan’s Wintersong: [youtube width=”480″ height=”360″]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPl2wMh396Q[/youtube] (available on Amazon) Happy wintertime, everyone.